He circled one arm around her shoulder, one hand sneaking under her knee, slightly bending his waist and, with a bit of force, he lifted her off the ground.
The sudden warmth drove Luo Qi to instinctively lean in, then lean in some more.
She wasn't sure if it was because Ah Chuan's embrace was broad and warm but Luo Qi found herself snuggling closer.
During their cold war period, Ah Chuan didn't even touch Luo Qi's hand, not to mention holding her or giving her a kiss.
He tightened his grip around Luo Qi and walked out with long strides.
Ah Chuan had gotten a room for himself, next door to Luo Qi's mother.
As he gently laid Luo Qi on the bed, he inadvertently woke her up. Perhaps he had used too much force.
When she saw him, her defenses went up immediately: "What are you doing here?"