The bridal chamber glowed with candlelight, as the fallen petals bore witness to purity.
In ancient times, this was taken seriously, to the extent that many prominent families would even show the blood-stained sheet to the matriarch the following day.
Only after confirming the girl’s purity would she be acknowledged as a member of the family.
Such practices undoubtedly contained feudal elements, as most girls in those times obeyed matchmakers’ arrangements and parental agreements, often never having met their husbands before marriage.
With no time to cultivate affection, they married, so this method became the only way to ensure that both started anew together.
Of course, in today’s society, almost everyone is free to love, and things have changed from buying a ticket before boarding to boarding first and buying the ticket afterward.
With different times come different standards of right and wrong.
But when such matters become more "casual," it’s genuine affection that becomes all the more precious.
And the greatest assurance has never been any proof of a bloodstain.
Xu Musen held An Nuannuan gently and placed her on the bed.
The soft bed was chosen together by the two, a nest of love.
An Nuannuan’s body was soft, flushed, warm, and had a slight nervous tremble—after all, she was still untouched.
Even the smartest girl, no matter how steady her demeanor, would feel nervous and clumsy facing this moment for the first time.
"Are you scared?"
Xu Musen teased as he pinched her burning cheeks.
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"I just... feel a bit... I don’t know."
An Nuannuan struggled to articulate the thoughts of her chaotic heart.
She looked at Xu Musen and lightly pursed her rosy lips, "Xu Musen... does it... hurt a lot?"
"It might hurt a little."
Xu Musen gently stroked her cheek, looking at her anxious expression, "If you’re not ready, it’s okay to rest for tonight."
An Nuannuan blinked, her nervous face trembling slightly as she gazed at his smile, "And you... don’t you want to...?"
Xu Musen smiled as he held An Nuannuan in his arms, lying on the soft bed in this warm and intimate setting. It would feel almost lacking in emotional intelligence not to do anything.
"Of course, I do want to, being with the person I like. I want to experience everything together. But the prerequisite for these things is that both of us can attain greater happiness.
If you’re not ready, I’ll continue to wait for you. I want you, not just for who you are but for your entire being."
Xu Musen’s voice was tender. At the robust age of eighteen or nineteen, how could he not feel impulsive? But he didn’t want their first time to be tinged with any regrets.
In fact, they were lucky.
From dating to cohabitation, they had their family’s blessing.
How many college students have given their first time to a cheap motel near campus? It’s not that one must go to a luxurious hotel.
But he did hold this particular aspect in high regard. Though life is controlled by hormones, what differentiates humans from animals is restraint.
It’s not about resisting nature but about being more responsible. Winning a girl’s body is no accomplishment; taking responsibility for a lifetime is what truly matters.
Xu Musen hoped to offer Nuannuan the very best, making up for what he couldn’t give her in the past.
So, in this matter, he would surely wait until An Nuannuan was completely ready.
Listening to his gentle tone, An Nuannuan’s tense body gradually softened further.
It’s natural for a girl to have many fears and insecurities, as what she gives is a precious gift from heaven, a lifetime commitment once yielded.
She looked at Xu Musen and cuddled into his embrace, her eyes emitting a soft luster, "Musen, I really like you…"
"I like you too."
Xu Musen caressed her cheek, and in the next moment, An Nuannuan bit her lip slightly, her large eyes wavering lightly before she lifted her head and kissed him.
The shyness of a young girl, obeying her inner impulses, turned into dense layers of affection at that moment.
After a while, when they slightly parted, An Nuannuan clung tightly to his neck. Those clear eyes, now not so innocent, were brimming with unmelting tenderness.
She gently pressed her forehead against Xu Musen’s, her blushing cheeks now carrying a hint of playful smile.
"Xu Musen, now, it’s Nuannuan who wants you!"
An Nuannuan didn’t quite suit a playful demeanor, after all, her chubby little face was simply too adorable.
But that line was incredibly effective!
Xu Musen flipped gently over, cradling An Nuannuan’s cheek tenderly.
"Then just leave everything to me, okay?"
"Mm..."
An Nuannuan, in her bathrobe, was as ready as a pre-packaged snack.
It had been many years since Huhai saw snow.
But before Xu Musen’s eyes, there appeared a vista more pristine than moonlit snow, as if dusk’s afterglow had cast a pale rose upon the virgin snow, a beauty that held the gaze captive.
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Feeling her subtle nervousness, Xu Musen cradled her cheek and slowly leaned his head down...
This night was destined to be profound and romantic.
"Nuannuan…"
"Mm…"
An Nuannuan bit her lip as she looked up at Xu Musen. There was shyness, nervousness, and even a little fear. But as she met Xu Musen’s gentle eyes, she slowly nodded...
Hmm...
A whisper as faint as a mosquito’s hum, seemed to drift into both their hearts.