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Lin Xian curved his lips into a smile, "You don’t have to say it; I already know."

Shen Chuwei pressed on, "How could you possibly know?"

She knew that Xiao Jinyan often guessed her thoughts correctly, but with his amnesia, could he still guess them?

Lin Xian’s thin lips parted to reveal two words, "Your looks."

Shen Chuwei was stunned by his words. Could that really be guessed?

She had indeed been attracted to Xiao Jinyan’s unrivaled handsomeness at first, watching him more for the pleasure of the eyes.

Then she had a little quirk: she would draw any beautiful scenery or person she saw.

Moreover, she especially liked to draw handsome men with their chest and abdominal muscles, hence that painting.

At first, she simply liked Xiao Jinyan for his appearance.

Only later did other emotions begin to mix in.

Lin Xian observed her expression and could tell that he had guessed correctly; she liked Xiao Jinyan’s looks.

"I didn’t see it coming; you’re such a superficial woman as well."

"I’ve never said I’m a woman who only cares about the heart and not appearances. If your looks don’t attract me, how can I begin to understand your heart?" Shen Chuwei said with conviction.

Lin Xian couldn’t help but laugh at her words.

Shen Chuwei said discontentedly, "If I had been an eyesore from the start, would you have treated me differently? Love at first sight is just lust at first sight. Who would fall in love at first sight with an eyesore?"

Lin Xian’s smile froze at the corner of his mouth, suddenly realizing she made a lot of sense. An eyesore wouldn’t even warrant a second glance, let alone fall in love at first sight.

"You make a good point."

Shen Chuwei leaned closer, her face full of expectation, "So, what kind of girl do you like?"

Lin Xian stared at her for a long while, then suddenly felt like teasing her, "Come a little closer."

Shen Chuwei moved closer expectantly, so close that they could feel each other’s breath.

Lin Xian’s hand touched her delicate cheek, "Do you truly believe that I am your husband?"

Shen Chuwei earnestly replied, "Of course, I wouldn’t mistake my husband. Now that you can see, you should know there’s a mole on the inner side of your thigh, right?"

Lin Xian paused, his expression changing. He bathed daily and was naturally familiar with his body, and indeed there was a mole on his inner thigh...

Seeing him look down in silence, Shen Chuwei knew he was aware, and she chuckled, "Even if you didn’t say it, I know you have one because you are Xiao Jinyan."

Lin Xian saw her joyous laughter and raised an eyebrow, "Are you so sure about that?"

Shen Chuwei smiled, "Of course."

Lin Xian watched her eyes curve into a smile, his gaze trailing from her eyes down her nose to her rosy lips. Overwhelmed by his feelings, he slowly leaned in for a kiss, but a sudden "Master" interrupted him just as their lips were about to touch.

Because the door was open, Qin Xiao entered directly, just in time to see the two masters close together.

From this angle, it looked like they were kissing.

"Please continue, Master," Qin Xiao vanished before their eyes faster than he ever had, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

Lin Xian realized what he was about to do and quickly sat upright, taking a sip of tea from his cup to ease the awkwardness.

Shen Chuwei, with her hands on the armrest, asked seriously, "Were you about to kiss me just now?"

Lin Xian huffed, "You’re overthinking it. How could I possibly want to kiss you?"

Shen Chuwei wasn’t fooled. His actions just now were clearly an attempt to kiss her. It was the first time he had taken the initiative, which was a good sign.

It was just interrupted by Qin Xiao.

"You’re lying."

"Why would I lie to you?" Lin Xian smiled lightly, lifting the cup to continue his tea.

Thinking he was just being shy, Shen Chuwei argued, "There’s nothing to be embarrassed about if a husband wants to kiss his wife, right?"

"..." Lin Xian: "Thank you for taking care of me during this time."

Shen Chuwei smiled lightly, "We’re family; no need for thanks."

Lin Xian said nothing further.

Shen Chuwei walked out of the guest room and saw Qin Xiao approaching her in the courtyard.

"Has Master remembered anything?"

Shen Chuwei shrugged helplessly, "Not yet."

"But Master he..." Qin Xiao hesitated, embarrassed to speak of what he had witnessed the masters doing.

"There was some progress, but you interrupted it, so there’s no ’after’ now," Shen Chuwei said, spreading her hands in resignation.

Qin Xiao instantly regretted his actions.

It was a dark and windy night.

Shen Chuwei carried the medicine box to Xiao Jinyan’s place, feeling like someone was behind her. She looked back twice, but the path was empty, without a soul in sight.

Was she just too nervous?

Shen Chuwei shifted her gaze back just in time to see a black shadow flit by, scaring her into clutching the medicine box and sprinting into Xiao Jinyan’s room.

Lin Xian looked up to see Shen Chuwei rush in, "What happened? Why are you sweating profusely?"

"It’s nothing." Shen Chuwei came over, settling her startled heartbeat.

Lin Xian didn’t think much of it.

When changing the dressing on his chest, Shen Chuwei saw the wound beginning to scab over and breathed a sigh of relief. After the Poisonous Insect was dealt with, the wound healed quickly.

After changing the dressing on his knee, Shen Chuwei tidied the medicine box and approached the bed, negotiating, "Would it be okay if I stayed here tonight?"

Lin Xian asked, "Why?"

Shen Chuwei had a strong premonition, feeling as though something bad would happen tonight.

She wrapped her arm around Xiao Jinyan’s, "I have a bad feeling and fear for your safety. Let me spend the night, I’ll only take up a small space and won’t be in the way."

Lin Xian looked at her with a half-smile, "I am a man full of vigor. Aren’t you afraid I’ll do something to you if we share a bed?"

Shen Chuwei shook her head vigorously, "Not at all, do as you please."

In fact, she was inwardly eager for him to do something, because it would mean that he still had feelings for her, despite his amnesia. With his legs recovering fast, this could increase the likelihood of coaxing him back to Daxia.