But even with the veil, it remained obvious.
Though his eyes could not see, his body could still sense her closeness.
With his gaze withdrawn, Shen Li was suddenly reminded of many past events—those times when Shen Xingchen was deeply reliant on him.
With both hands resting behind his head, Shen Li thought of bygone memories, nearly falling asleep, when Shen Xingchen suddenly called out, "Uncle."
Shen Li shuddered, lowering his eyes to look at her.
He had thought she had already fallen asleep, only to find she hadn't.
In the dim outlines of their perspectives, their gazes locked. Shen Xingchen peered at Shen Li with sparkling, inquisitive eyes and asked, "Uncle, what does falling in love feel like?"
Through four years of college, and even after beginning her internship, Shen Xingchen had never experienced a romantic relationship. She didn't know what it felt like for two people to fall in love, nor had she ever felt the sweetness described by her classmates.
