"Mr. Crane, Mr. Crane, oh!"

Yun Zhi's breathing became increasingly wet and pitiful, while Gu Shihe simply kissed her lips tenderly.

……

He didn't know when it started, but Yun Zhi had become completely different in his eyes.

Gu Shihe could not suppress his excessive and morbid attention to her.

Perhaps because he is a bit slow to react, this child is calmer than most people, even when he is happy or angry.

Approaching her abruptly would make her angry, but if you persist and refuse to leave, she'll be helpless.

Her brain works strangely; even the smallest things can make her smile. If you change the subject and coax her a little, you can usually calm her down.

Because she is very kind and soft-hearted, she is easily deceived. Just a little vulnerability or even a few words can move her. She's so cute.

When he saw the injured little bird, Gu Shihe shared it with her as usual.

Unlike his appearance in the text message, Gu Shihe in reality treated the bird with a very casual attitude, even a bit cold indifference.

For someone like him, life is not even worth weighing on a scale.

In the past, let alone animals, even if someone died in front of Gu Shihe, the young man who had already taken power at such a young age might not even give him a second glance, and might even feel that the other party had dirtied his path.

But at that moment, when Gu Shihe saw the bird staring at him warily, it was as if he saw Yun Zhi.

It is similar to her, yet different.

Birds grow up in the wild, and Yunzhi comes from District E.

He discovered the injured bird on a rainy day, and he saw Yunzhi on a cloudy day.

Birds are destined for freedom, and the cloud-borne kite floating in the sky is a kite without a string.

At first glance, Gu Shihe knew that this bird was not suitable to be near humans.

Its raw, untamed nature means it will never submit, nor will it be willing to be domesticated.

As Gu Shihe had expected, things turned out exactly as he had anticipated.

Even with careful care and meticulous feeding, the bird couldn't wait to fly away before its injuries had fully healed.

Gu Shihe, who watched the creature struggle and attack without flinching, sent a text message to Yun Zhi with a hint of sadness in his eyes.

It might really be leaving.

Yun Zhi replied quickly: 【So sudden?】

It was always a free bird; human care might be a constraint for it. If it wants to leave, I probably have no reason to stop it.

When Gu Shihe wrote these words, he didn't know what answer he wanted to get from Yun Zhi.

—But Gu Shihe didn't expect Yun Zhi to respond.

If Mr. Crane likes it very much, then let's keep the little bird a little longer.

An indescribable emotion overwhelmed Gu Shihe, leaving the usually composed man bewildered once again.

He asked, puzzled, "Why?"

Why would Yunzhi, who is always gentle, kind, empathetic, and considerate of others, persuade him to selfishly keep the little bird?

Because... I might be starting to favor you a little.

I think I care about you more than the little bird...

The innocent and naive young idol unknowingly uttered such offensive words.

She didn't understand what this meant for Gu Shihe.

It was permission, it was temptation, it was the forbidden fruit that led Adam to eternal damnation.

In that instant, an overwhelming love, like a thorn in a bird's beak, sprouted from Gu Shihe's heart, easily piercing his flesh and leaving him bleeding profusely. Amidst the pain, however, came boundless joy.

Gu Shihe thought, how could he let go of Yun Zhi?

—I want to raise you like I would raise a little bird, and I want to keep you by my side forever.

—The outside world is so dangerous, you could get hurt at any time. Why not be a carefree, happy bird by my side and let me take care of you wholeheartedly?

Even now, Gu Shihe still believes this.

His palm was around Yun Zhi's waist, and beneath her skirt, the girl trembled slightly under his fingers.

Her innocent, pretty face was flushed, and Gu Shihe swallowed her cute sobs.

The Yun Zhi who was nestled in his arms was no longer a pure white angel, but more like an embodiment of original sin.

Ethereal, yet captivating, is a sin.

It is a sin to promise someone "I will definitely recognize you" and then break that promise.

Yunzhi, burdened with sin, is also pitiful, lovable, and kind.

If you don't want anything, then what can keep you?

What exactly is this feeling that rises in my heart the moment I see you?

Is it love? Or desire? Or is love itself mixed with an uncontrollable and endlessly spreading desire?

Even now, Gu Shihe can't figure it out.

He only knew that he wanted to raise and control Yun Zhi, like a bird in a bottle, or perhaps... to be controlled by her.

"It's shaking so much...so cute."

"Don't cry, it's normal. It's not ugly at all, you looked beautiful just now."

"...Ah. Why are you crying even more pitifully? Does Zhizhi find it annoying?"

Gu Shihe supported Yun Zhi's slender back, carefully feeling her trembling as she lay in his arms.

"I...I hate it..." Yun Zhi sobbed, tears wetting her eyelashes.

Her consciousness was already hazy, and she could only utter such pitiful words.

"There's nothing I can do about hating it; I'm guilty, after all." Gu Shihe looked at her and slowly smiled. "Forgive me..."

The clothes have become loose at some point.

Having just finished showering, Yun Zhi was wearing an exceptionally loose nightgown with a square neckline and spaghetti straps, revealing her slender neck and delicate collarbones.

Two arms, as smooth as jade lotus roots, were draped over his shoulders due to his posture.

Right in front of Gu Shihe's gaze, the fragrant and sweet undulations were clearly visible, the snow-white and delicate soft flesh soaked with fragrant sweat.

He knelt before the confessional and prayed to the nuns, begging Yunzhi for forgiveness.

On one hand, it is like a daring pilgrim, nestled in the Virgin Mary's arms like a holy infant, holding the red fruit of the Virgin Mary's tolerance.

"Little mommy..."

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