Chapter 43: This Moment, Sweet as Honey

Huo Nanchuan held Chi Wan in his arms and strode towards their home.

This moment.

It was as if everyone in the village had gone to the small forest to watch the commotion.

They hadn’t encountered a single person on their way back.

Therefore, Huo Nanchuan’s tightly held embrace of Chi Wan, which was so close that no air could pass between them, wasn’t seen by anyone.

The man’s feet were still clad in worn-out cloth shoes.

His wide feet stepped on the uneven ground.

He walked so fast, yet with such steadiness.

He was worried about Chi Wan’s condition, afraid that the bumpy journey would make her feel worse.

Therefore, he held her so tightly, so carefully.

Huo Nanchuan’s heart was filled with the joy of finding something lost.

There was also an unspeakable tension.

His breathing was reduced to the faintest whisper.

It was as if he was holding a soft little animal.

He was afraid of disturbing Chi Wan at this moment.

The quietness of the journey, the man’s tense body, the silent silence, made the touch he felt even more obvious.

Chi Wan rested her head on his shoulder.

As she breathed softly, her warm breath gently brushed against him.

It was like fire.

Chi Wan’s hair was soft and light, and as they walked, the ends of her hair brushed against Huo Nanchuan’s hand, one touch after another.

Like feathers.

They gently swept across his heart.

These sensations felt magnified, everything became intense and clear.

Huo Nanchuan suppressed his thoughts, firmly controlling his mind.

Now that Chi Wan had been in danger.

As a man, at such a critical moment, he couldn’t lose his composure.

…

The small mountain village, from the village head to the village tail, was only a short distance.

What’s more, Huo Nanchuan walked so fast.

In no time at all.

The two, like Siamese twins, had returned to their courtyard.

Huo Nanchuan rushed in, not even bothering to close the wooden door, only his silhouette could be seen flashing.

Zhang Yue’e was at home.

Hearing the sound, Zhang Yue’e poked her head out of the house and happened to see Huo Nanchuan’s hurried figure and his obviously abnormal expression.

Not to mention…

Chi Wan, who was tightly held in his arms.

“What’s wrong? What’s going on? What happened? I just heard those people outside saying all sorts of crazy things, is it Xiao Wan again…”

Zhang Yue’e walked out worriedly.

Her eyes were filled with concern as they fell on Chi Wan.

All she saw was Chi Wan’s back, resting against Huo Nanchuan.

Motionless.

She didn’t even raise her head to greet her.

Zhang Yue’e couldn’t help but wonder if she was injured, otherwise, why would she be like this.

At this time, Huo Nanchuan had already reached his room.

The moment he heard Zhang Yue’e’s voice, the man’s arms tightened.

He held Chi Wan even tighter in his arms.

His large hand cupped the back of her head, as if he wanted to completely hide her in his arms.

He was also afraid that Zhang Yue’e would see something amiss.

Chi Wan’s current condition, even to her own mother, Zhang Yue’e, Huo Nanchuan wasn’t going to tell the truth.

He simply said.

“Mother, Xiao Wan and I are fine, don’t worry, don’t listen to those rumors outside, they have nothing to do with us.”

“Xiao Wan is just a little unwell, I’ll accompany her back to the room to rest for a while.”

“Mother, you go about your business, I’ll take care of Xiao Wan, it’s fine.”

After saying these words, Huo Nanchuan kicked open the door with a bang.

Then, with a turn.

He and Chi Wan had already entered the room.

And the door, with a creak, was closed tightly again.

Completely blocking the view from outside.

Zhang Yue’e was completely stunned, her mind was blank, she had no idea what was going on.

She just watched helplessly as Huo Nanchuan and Chi Wan disappeared.

She even heard the sound of the door bolt being locked.

“Oh my… what’s going on?”

Zhang Yue’e stood there in a daze.

She was three parts worried and seven parts relieved.

This reassurance was based on her long-standing trust in her eldest son, Huo Nanchuan.

Since Huo Nanchuan said it was fine, then it must be fine.

And they were both fine and back home.

She would just let it go.

Zhang Yue’e slowly came to her senses and continued to go back to her business.

…

On the other side.

Inside the room.

Even though it was noon, the room was dimly lit with the door and windows closed.

The faint light cast shadows of the two figures.

Huo Nanchuan carried Chi Wan to the bed.

He comforted her, “Xiao Wan, it’s okay, we’re home, you’re safe. Don’t worry, it’s okay.”

Here.

There would be no Lu Xiangxiang, no Song Jing.

The room was filled with the scent of Huo Nanchuan and the faint fragrance of Chi Wan.

Huo Nanchuan loosened his grip slightly, trying to put Chi Wan on the bed.

He tried to carefully check Chi Wan’s condition.

But Chi Wan held on tightly, as if she was scared and nervous.

Huo Nanchuan couldn’t put Chi Wan down.

He could only hold Chi Wan and slowly lowered himself.

The man’s long legs stepped on the ground beside the bed, his tall body bent low, gently lowering himself.

As he moved, he silently soothed Chi Wan’s back with his palm.

He whispered, “Xiao Wan, it’s me, it’s Huo Nanchuan.”

“We’re home now.”

“Don’t worry, don’t be nervous, this is our room.”

Over and over again.

Patiently and steadily.

Chi Wan finally loosened her grip slightly.

Her long hair spread out on the pillow, her fair and beautiful face, charming and alluring.

Huo Nanchuan’s eyes darkened as he looked at her.

Before he could make a move.

Chi Wan’s slender arm circled him tightly once again.

“Ah Chuan.”

Chi Wan murmured.

Her delicate chin lifted, and she kissed the man’s thin lips tightly.

At this moment.

Time and air seemed to stop.

After a moment of tension.

The man decisively took the lead.

It was his unwavering determination that deepened the kiss –