Chapter 130: The Door of Memories Unlocked

Chu Dong woke up in the middle of the night feeling a sense of chest tightness, a dull headache, and an intense thirst. As he prepared to sit up, he realized someone was lying across his chest.

The lights were still on, allowing him to clearly see Tan Xue’s stunning face, her long lashes fluttering slightly, and her small, slightly parted lips, which were a vibrant, alluring red.

Moving slowly, he eased his body to let Tan Xue slide off him. He cradled her with one arm, carefully guiding her head onto the pillow, but as he did, his eyes went wide.

Tan Xue’s long hair had fanned out, spilling across the pillow like a waterfall. Her chest rose and fell with each breath, and her flat, supple abdomen was covered only by a thin, translucent veil. Her fair, slender legs held a fatal attraction.

Chu Dong’s brain flooded with adrenaline; his already reddened eyes were now laced with bloodshot veins. His chest felt so tight he felt like shouting just to find some release.

Perhaps disturbed by the movement, Tan Xue shifted, her legs curling and then suddenly straightening, her foot landing squarely on the restless protrusion beneath Chu Dong’s stomach.

He clamped a hand over his mouth and rolled off the bed, breaking into a cold sweat. He checked himself quietly; fortunately, nothing serious had happened. However, the impulsive excitement from moments ago had vanished. He quickly regained his composure, covered Tan Xue’s fiery figure with the quilt, and couldn't help but shiver.

"Is this girl acting so strangely today because she wants to eat me alive? This is all too sudden. From cold indifference to throwing herself into my arms—I really can't process this." Chu Dong wandered the room looking for a water glass. Fortunately, there was a little left; he downed it in one breath and felt slightly better. Looking at Tan Xue, who was