Love is as vast as the Milky Way, impossible to cross.

Chapter 268 How about moving in with me?

After dinner, the two walked side by side on their way home. Night had fallen, and the twinkling stars added a touch of romance to the quiet night.

As they approached the old apartment building, a narrow staircase came into view, barely wide enough for one person to pass at a time. In the dim light, the handrails appeared somewhat worn. Huo Muchen, seeing Liu Shiyin walking ahead, called out to her:

"Honey, don't stay here anymore, come live with me, okay?"

He didn't want her to live in this somewhat dilapidated place; he wanted to give her a better life.

Liu Shiyin stopped and slowly turned to look at Huo Muchen. A hint of melancholy flashed in her eyes. She gently bit her lip, her expression slightly embarrassed.

“This place is a bit run-down, but I’ve gotten used to it. Also… I don’t want to go back to the Huo residence right now. If it’s inconvenient for you to come here… then… then we can go to a hotel.”

Huo Muchen felt a pang of guilt when he saw the hurt in Liu Shiyin's eyes. He quickly stepped forward and opened his arms to hug her tightly.

Even though Liu Shiyin was standing on the steps, Huo Muchen still bent down slightly, making his head level with hers, so that he could better look at her and comfort her.

“That’s not what I meant. I just want you to have a better life. I don’t want you to suffer in this place. Between us, the choice is always yours. Wherever you want to live or what you want to do, I will respect your decision and do my best to protect and take care of you.”

Huo Muchen knew that Liu Shiyin was more melancholy and vulnerable than before, so he was more patient and gentle in comforting her, bringing her comfort and strength.

He bent down slightly, carefully lifted Liu Shiyin, and gently held her in his arms. Liu Shiyin's arms wrapped tightly around his neck; she clung to him like a koala, completely dependent on him.

After entering the room, Huo Muchen gently placed Liu Shiyin on the soft bed, then lay down beside her, nestled quietly in her arms, his strong arms draped around her waist.

Liu Shiyin stretched out her arms and gently embraced him, letting his head rest against her chest. She softly stroked his cheeks and hair.

The two lay there quietly, without a word, only the sounds of each other's breathing and heartbeats echoing in their ears.

"I'm going to take a shower, want to come along?"

Huo Muchen suddenly spoke, his tone slightly provocative, a charming smile curving his lips.

Upon hearing his words, Liu Shiyin blushed and quickly shook her head.

Upon seeing this, a smile flashed in Huo Muchen's eyes.

He got up to walk towards the bathroom, but in the instant he turned around, he suddenly turned back, swept Liu Shiyin up in his arms, and his movements were so swift and agile that Liu Shiyin gasped in surprise.

"You...what are you doing?"

Liu Shiyin was startled by his actions, and she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.

Huo Muchen looked down at her, a smug smile playing on his lips:

"Of course I'll shower with you, that way it'll save more time, won't it?"

His words carried a hint of slyness, as if he were deliberately teasing her.

Hearing his words, Liu Shiyin blushed even more. She struggled to get out of his arms, but he held her tightly.

"Don't move, or you'll fall."

Hearing his words, Liu Shiyin felt shy but stopped struggling and obediently lay in his arms, letting him hold her.

Huo Muchen laughed upon seeing this, and steadily carried her towards the bathroom...

"Mu Chen, why didn't you ask me about the photos?"

Lying in Huo Muchen's arms, Liu Shiyin mustered her courage and asked in a trembling voice,

Huo Muchen looked down at Liu Shiyin in his arms. Her eyes, still filled with desire, appeared hazy and alluring under the soft light. Her body trembled slightly after she spoke those words. He sensed her tension and unease, and also realized the deeper meaning in her words.