I knew he was trying to reassure me, but did he not know that if all the masters and disciples waiting for a chance to look at him like this were to line up at our door, they would've made it all the way past Mount Hua's main gate?
Besides, the same look would be a lot more alluring on them instead of me … particularly in Su Nian's large, gleaming almond eyes.
I lowered my gaze, trying to push that image out of my mind. "I just wish I could be better for you," I said. "Prettier, especially."
Because I might be able to change other things, but my appearances weren't within my control. Beauty wasn't one of my endowments, and it never would be.
A light chuckle came into my ears. "I wish you could see what I see." His lips brushed over the side of my neck. "Do you know what looking at you every day does to me, Qing-er?"