The girl tried to put on a stern face and glare at him, but her cheeks warmed uncontrollably.
It wasn't obvious in the dim light, but she alone could feel the warmth.
"Who... who wanted you to warm me! Selaan! Let go!"
Shen Yuan grinned cheekily and tightened his grip. He even gently caressed the back of her hand with the pads of his fingers, feeling the faint chill quickly vanish into his palm.
"Let's get going."
Shen Yuan pulled Li Zhi along, his steps light as they descended, a triumphant smile spreading across his face.
It was as if the sense of accomplishment from solving an impossible puzzle couldn't compare to the satisfaction of holding her small, cool hand.
In the end, Li Zhi couldn't pull her hand away and could only let him lead her firmly down the stairs.
The biting wind still howled through the stairwell, tugging at the hems of their clothes.
The girl lowered her head slightly, looking at her hand, completely enveloped in Shen Yuan's large, warm one.
