Hu Lei did not feel that her conversation with Doctor Huo was very productive. However, she felt that the woman could be trusted, and her mood improved significantly after the session. Perhaps, she felt a little better because she had finally spoken the words that had been weighing on her for a long time.

There was even an urge in her heart to make another appointment, but she decided to hold off on this decision until she had considered things a little. Furthermore, she really did not have enough time with the upcoming tour.

When Zhong Feng returned in the evening, he found her curled up on a couch like a little kitten. His gaze softened because he knew that she had been waiting for him in spite of the fact that he had told her that he would be late.

He debated whether to wake her up because she had probably not eaten. However, she had also not slept much, if at all, the previous night after that nightmare.

In the end, he did not have the heart to wake her up. He picked her up gently in his arms and carried her up to the bedroom. When he lifted her, she seemed to wake up, but then she curled closer to him, clinging to his familiar scent and warmth.

Zhong Feng felt an urge in his heart to hold her tighter to himself when she showed this unconditional trust. Unfortunately, he could not do so because she would most likely wake up completely, negating his efforts.

The following day, Hu Lei felt refreshed and energised after a good night's sleep. She ate with unusual vigour in the morning while chatting with Zhong Feng about old man Huo and his tsundere heart. She felt a little guilty for leaving out details about her psychiatric consultation.

But again, she did not plan to hide it for too long, so she suppressed the uncomfortable sensation. If Zhong Feng was aware of where she went, he did not give anything away. For some reason, that made her feel even guiltier about keeping the secret.

She changed the topic to the beginning of the tour to distract herself and Zhong Feng from the secret.

"You should be careful during this period." Zhong Feng admonished her for the umpteenth time.

He was always worried that someone would hoodwink her and sell her off. She laughed when she saw his serious face and the deep frown on his face. Did he think that she was such an easy target? However, she felt happy about his concern.

"And keep Beatrice by your side at all times." He knew that Hu Lei would not accept being followed around by bodyguards, so he could only settle for this.

Hu Lei nodded seriously though there was a twinkle of humour in her eyes.

"And stay away from that annoyance." He added in a grumpy and somewhat childish tone.

This time Hu Lei actually laughed out aloud. She knew that he was referring to Bei Gong Hai. Even though he had been out of the country during that small scandal, he already knew everything that had happened.

"Are you jealous?" She teased.

Zhong Feng took a sip of tea.

"Why would I be jealous?" He said with a serious look, but Hu Lei could have sworn that he was pouting.

She stood up and began clearing the table with a mischievous smile.

"It is good that you are not jealous. I will not choose a man like him when I begin looking for my second spring." She turned to look at him with shining eyes.

Before she knew what was happening, the tall man was looming over her, encasing her between his hard body and the sink. His face looked positively thunderous as he looked at her.

"I dare you to say that again." He growled.

Hu Lei felt pleasurable tinge as she heard his deep voice flow over her threateningly. His eyes were darker than usual, and he seemed to want to swallow her whole. His unique scent and familiar warmth seemed to enclose her in a cocoon as he leaned into her.

"You are my forever spring?" She said in a questioning tone, with laughter evident in her voice.

He growled once again, causing a reverberation in her body. He leaned even closer until his lips were an inch away from hers. Her eyes drifted from his dark ones as she felt a little shy, even though she was the one who had started it all.

"You like playing with fire, don't you?" He asked softly and seductively.

Hu Lei licked her lips and swallowed nervously. She did not dare speak the truth. It was true that she liked teasing Zhong Feng and watching him lose control. She did it because she liked the way his eyes would darken with desire, as if he could not wait to pounce on her.

In those moments, he was not so careful with her, afraid that she would break. He did not look at her as a delicate girl. He saw as his mate who could take everything he had to give. Of course, she knew that he loved her and treasured her above all things. However, he probably felt like he should suppress his own desires to avoid causing her harm.

His care made her happy. But she also wanted the other things. She wanted him to unleash himself and his desire on her with absolute completeness. Unfortunately, with his careful and controlled personality, it was a difficult task. She could only entice him slowly until he broke.

"Are you still thinking about your second spring?" He dropped his hands to her gentle lower curves.

Hu Lei's eyes focussed once more and she looked at the immortal like man above her, "Perhaps…"

Zhong Feng tightened his hands on her supple bottom and pulled her to himself with a rumble in his throat. He knew that she was playing with him, but that did not calm him. He could not bear to think of his Hu Lei with this so-called second spring.

His mouth covered her plumb pouty lips, and he bit the soft flesh in warning. His tongue masterfully parted her naughty mouth allowing him to explore that moist cavern which had a subtle ginger taste. The hot appendage caressed her insides over and over and over again, causing her mind to sink into a haze.

Hu Lei lifted her arms to his chest and then to his neck, pulling him closer and closer, even though she was already breathless. In an effortless move, Zhong Feng lifted the woman in his arms from the floor and turned to place her on the countertop.

He parted their lips and kissed her neck, licking the slender column with adoration. She could not help throwing back her head with a sigh and linking her parted legs around his strong back, pulling him closer. His hands caressed her waist and lifted her soft t-shirt while caressing her smooth stomach.

She moaned and panted as the sweetest of sensations rushed through her blood and body. Hearing those seductive sounds, Zhong Feng reached threshold of losing his reason completely. For a moment, it seemed as if this moment would continue to the final event.

Then, the doorbell rang with a shocking suddenness.