86 His childhood

"Yan Yan, let's start adjusting to this whole concept of living together, alright."

He added more, "I will not hold you down, or control you. You can still do whatever you want, meet whoever you want."

He put down the clean plate in his hands on the drying rack at the side of the sink "All I'm asking is our commitment to each other. I am going to be really busy. You are definitely busy too."

Li Xiqing wiped his hand with a kitchen towel, and then he walked over and stand in front of her. He gently held her hand and pulled her up from her seat "Let me tell you something" he squeezed her hand lightly and smiled.

Together, they walked to the living room. Li Xiqing sat down first, and then he pulled her to sit on his lap.

He wrapped both arms around her waist and leaned his chin on her shoulder. He spoke in a low voice, and his breath was tickling her cheek.