That day, Xiang'er didn't go back, staying by Chu Xuan's side all the way. Even when they gradually stopped talking, she still followed silently until the moment of parting arrived the next day.
Chu Xuan jokingly extended his right hand, "Can I touch your head?"
Xiang'er blushed and backed away, "Please, please don't tease me."
"What about the scales? The tail? The horns?"
With each word Chu Xuan said, Xiang'er's face turned a shade redder, but she kept shaking her head.
Chu Xuan had anticipated this and merely reminded, "I hope you can always maintain this vigilance so that you won't be caught."
Xiang'er suddenly raised her head and asked expectantly, "Brother Chu, will you come back to see me?"
"If you promise to come and see me, even just once, I'll let you touch me as an exchange between us."
After saying this, she looked at him with hopeful eyes.
