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Upon arriving at the private restaurant, Shen Moci pushed open the door first and gestured for Liu Yunshu to go in first.

The warm yellow light instantly enveloped the two of them, mingling with the aroma of food, creating a cozy and homey atmosphere.

"Uncle Zhang, same old spot."

Shen Moci greeted her familiarly, leading Liu Yunshu to a private room by the window on the second floor.

The private room was simply furnished, with a round wooden table and a few chairs.

The window faces the old alley with its gray bricks and tiles, and the afterglow of the setting sun shines through the window, casting dappled light and shadow on the table.

Liu Yunshu walked to the window and sat down, her fingertips lightly tracing the windowsill.

Watching the pedestrians strolling slowly through the alley, a relaxed smile spread across his eyes.

Shen Moci sat opposite her, picked up the menu but didn't look at it immediately. Instead, he asked her what she liked first.

"Yunshu, are there any dietary restrictions? Or is there anything you'd like to eat?"

There are no dietary restrictions, just keep an eye on what you eat.

Liu Yunshu looked up at him, the smile at the corner of her eyes landing on his heart like a feather gently brushing against him.

Shen Moci nodded and skillfully ordered sweet and sour pork ribs, braised lion's head meatballs, and two light seasonal vegetable dishes.

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Before long, sweet and sour pork ribs and seasonal vegetables were served, along with a pot of plum wine.

Shen Moci looked at the waiter in confusion: "Xiao Zhang, I didn't order plum wine?"

Xiao Zhang scratched his head and smiled sheepishly:

"Brother Shen, you usually order plum wine when you come here. I thought you forgot today, so I got it for you. Shall I take it back?"

"No,"

Liu Yunshu spoke first, tapping the table lightly with her fingertips, a faint smile in her eyes.

"Since you've brought it over, keep it. I'd like to try it too."

Upon hearing this, Shen Moci immediately nodded in agreement: "Yes, let's stay and try it together."

He looked at Xiao Zhang and said gently, "Could you please get us two wine glasses?"

Xiao Zhang agreed and quickly turned around to fetch two celadon wine cups.

Shen Moci picked up the wine pot and carefully poured Liu Yunshu a small half cup. The amber liquid rippled gently in the cup, reflecting the sunset outside the window.

"This wine isn't very strong, and it's quite sweet. You should try it."

He pushed the wine glass towards Liu Yunshu, a barely perceptible expectation hidden in his eyes.

Liu Yunshu picked up her wine glass, brought it to her nose, and inhaled the faint fragrance of green plums mixed with the rich aroma of wine.

She took a small sip, and the sweet taste melted on her tongue, with a perfectly balanced hint of tartness—it was truly refreshing.

"It tastes very good." She looked up and praised, her smile becoming more pronounced.

Seeing this, Shen Moci smiled, picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and felt a sweet warmth in his heart.

He picked up his chopsticks and placed a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs into Liu Yunshu's bowl.

"Try this. Uncle Zhang's sweet and sour pork ribs are his signature dish, and the sweet and sour balance is just right."

Liu Yunshu took a bite; the meat was tender and juicy, and the sweet and sour sauce coated it evenly, making it taste excellent.

Her eyes lit up, and she nodded quickly: "It really is delicious, much more authentic than anything I've had before."

The two continued to chat while eating and drinking, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere in the private room.

Gradually, the effects of the plum wine kicked in.

A faint blush rose on Liu Yunshu's fair cheeks, and even the usual coldness in her eyes faded, replaced by a touch of charming naivety.

She raised her hand to tuck a stray strand of hair behind her ear, her fingertips casually brushing against her flushed cheeks, a languid yet alluring gesture.

Seeing her like this, Shen Moci's heart beat faster, and he even softened his breathing.

He couldn't tell for a moment whether it was the aftereffects of the alcohol or the captivating appearance of the person in front of him.

I felt a tightness in my Adam's apple and my fingertips unconsciously gripped the chopsticks.

His gaze fell on her flushed cheeks, then quietly moved to her moist lips.

Even the slight upturn of her lips when she spoke made his heart flutter.

Just then, Uncle Zhang brought up a lion's head meatball and a pot of plum wine.

"Mo Ci, I'm so sorry, Xiao Zhang made a mistake and served you aged plum wine instead."

Uncle Zhang put down the lion's head meatball and wine pot in his hand and explained with a smile.

"This is the new wine you usually drink; it's lower in alcohol and sweeter."

Shen Moci quickly stood up and thanked him, "Thank you for your help, Uncle Zhang. It's nothing."

Uncle Zhang put down his things, waved his hand, and hurriedly went downstairs.

"So we were drinking aged wine? No wonder it had such a strong aftereffect. I thought I couldn't hold my liquor."

Liu Yunshu shook her head with a chuckle and winked at Shen Moci, "Looks like my alcohol tolerance is alright."

After drinking, she shed her usual aloofness and coldness, her eyes and brows filled with a gentle warmth, and even her tone of voice carried a touch of soft and coquettish charm.

"If I had known it was aged wine, I should have drunk less."

Shen Moci looked at the tears in her eyes, his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his voice was so gentle that it almost melted into the warm yellow light.

"It was Xiao Zhang who delivered it to the wrong address, so how can you be blamed?"

He reached for the empty glass on the table, poured half a glass of the newly brewed plum wine that Uncle Zhang had just brought, and handed it to her.

"Try this one, it's lower in alcohol content and won't make you drunk."

Liu Yunshu obediently accepted the cup, her fingertips touching the cool rim, which cleared her muddled thoughts somewhat.

She sipped it slowly, the new wine was even sweeter, with almost no harshness, more like a mellow plum drink.

"This tastes good."

She smiled, her eyes crinkling like a child who had just received a delicious candy, the rosy blush on her cheeks making her smile even more charming.

Seeing her like this, Shen Moci's heart melted completely, and he picked up a spoon and scooped up a lion's head meatball.

"Try the lion's head meatballs, they're stewed until very tender, just the right amount to fill your stomach."

Just as he was about to put the spoon in her bowl, Liu Yunshu took the spoon and put it in her mouth.

Shen Moci froze instantly, the spoon still suspended in mid-air.

"Mmm, it's really delicious!"

Liu Yunshu looked at him with bright eyes, her voice sounding especially soft and sweet because she had food in her mouth.

She chewed slowly, a little bit of soup still clinging to the corner of her mouth, like a little squirrel that had stolen a delicious bite, charming and adorable.

The warm yellow light fell on her lips, which were stained with soup, and that moist sheen was even more dazzling than the sunset outside the window.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he reached out, his fingertips trembling slightly, to gently wipe the corner of her lips.

The warm touch landed on her skin, and Liu Yunshu blinked subconsciously, her chewing motion slowing down a beat, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.

Shen Moci's fingertips touched the edge of her soft lips, and his heart felt as if it had been struck hard by something.

She quickly withdrew her hand, but the delicate touch still lingered on her fingertips, and her voice became a little hoarse: "It got some soup on it."

Liu Yunshu blankly uttered an "Oh," and unconsciously licked the corner of her lips with her tongue.

That tiny movement, when seen by Shen Moci, was like a pebble thrown into a lake, instantly creating ripples.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment, and in the warm yellow light, even the hustle and bustle of the old alley outside the window seemed to fade away.

Shen Moci's gaze was fixed on her slightly parted lips, the wetness that her tongue had lightly brushed against, igniting the emotions that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time.

His hands, which were under the table, clenched unconsciously, his knuckles turning slightly white, and the dryness in his throat became more and more obvious.

Liu Yunshu tilted her head, then suddenly leaned closer and looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Mo Ci, what's wrong?"

Before me lay her face, so close, her flushed cheeks like the finest rouge, her eyes clear yet innocent, misty with a hint of intoxication.

The faint fragrance emanating from her body mingled with the sweet aroma of plum wine around my nose.

Shen Moci's breath hitched, and he stared blankly at her face so close to his, his breath becoming hot.

His Adam's apple bobbed violently, and his voice was hoarse, as if it had been sanded: "It's nothing..."

The moment he finished speaking, he almost involuntarily leaned forward slightly.

Liu Yunshu subconsciously looked up, and their lips "coincidentally" touched.

The touch was as soft as a cloud, carrying the sweetness of plum wine and the fragrance of her lips, instantly shattering all of Shen Moci's rationality.

He froze, forgetting even to breathe, feeling his heart pounding wildly in his chest, making his eardrums buzz.

Liu Yunshu was also stunned. Her misty eyes blinked blankly, and she licked her lips with a puzzled expression.

Her tongue gently touched his cool lips, like a feather brushing against a hot iron, instantly igniting an even stronger passion.

Shen Moci was startled. He raised his hand and gently held the back of her neck, deepening the sudden kiss.

The sweet taste of plum wine mingled on our lips and teeth, mixed with our rapid breaths.

The warm yellow light cast their shadows onto the window frame, blurring the boundaries between them.

Liu Yunshu's bewildered eyes gradually became misty, and she unconsciously closed them slightly to meet his kiss.

After an unknown amount of time, Shen Moci finally stepped back a little.

His forehead pressed against hers, his hot breath spraying onto her flushed cheeks.

He looked at her slightly swollen lips and hazy eyes, his voice hoarse and barely audible: "Yun Shu, I'm...I'm sorry..."

Liu Yunshu seemed to sober up a bit from her drunken state and suddenly stood up. "I...I'm going to the restroom."

Whether it was because she got up too quickly or something else, as she passed by Shen Moci, she swayed and accidentally fell into his arms.

Shen Moci subconsciously reached out and put his arm around her waist, his palm touching the delicate and soft fabric.

Below was warm skin, the sensation like an electric current coursing through my entire body.

He tensed up, his arms tightening instinctively to hold her firmly in his embrace. Looking down, he could smell the sweet scent of plum wine mixed with the fragrance of her hair.

Liu Yunshu stared blankly at him, her hands clenching nervously. "Mo Ci, you agreed..."