Chapter 23: Two Kinds of Human Nature
Chapter 23: Two Facets of Humanity
When Lin Qin woke up, it was already the next morning.
He intended to sit up, but belatedly realized that his hand was being held by someone. Immediately, his hair stood on end, and sweat formed in his palm.
His head turned stiffly as he looked over, seeing Meng Chao sitting by the bedside, holding his hand, asleep with his face resting on the bed. The physiological repulsion vanished instantly, replaced by a surge of warmth that spread through his entire body.
Had Brother Chao stayed by his side all night? Lin Qin thought with a pleasant sense of surprise. Then, following his heart, he lowered his head and couldn’t resist leaning closer to observe Meng Chao’s sleeping face.
When Meng Chao was asleep, his features appeared softer. His eyelashes were long, casting a raven feather-like shadow. His high nose bridge and thin lips, with a faint pale hue, shaped a sharply-defined face that was exceedingly handsome.
Lin Qin reached out with the hand that wasn’t being held, hesitantly attempting to trace Meng Chao’s features in the air. His hand lingered mid-air, uncertain whether to move forward, then quickly retreated. This repeating pattern of attempt and retreat occurred several times, and yet he dared not touch Meng Chao.
In truth, Meng Chao had woken up long ago. He was simply curious about what Lin Qin might do. To his surprise, Lin Qin was so timid, hesitating for several minutes without daring to make contact.
Meng Chao sighed inwardly and gently opened his eyes, meeting Lin Qin’s fixed gaze. He smiled softly and greeted, "Morning."
Caught in the act of secretly watching, Lin Qin’s face turned crimson and he shrank back into himself, muttering awkwardly, "Good morning, Brother Chao."