Chapter 174 I Wanted to See You Immediately

On the first day of the new year, there was no need to attend to any business. There was a rare heavy snow outside. The entire world became a snow city in fairy tales overnight. It was a bit terrifyingly quiet. Almost everyone curled up in bed and was sleeping in their warm quilts, enjoying the rare leisure.

Du Xiaoxian went to bed late last night and intended that she should be having a lie-in on the first day of the new year as well. However, with her eyelids twitched, she suddenly opened her eyes. There was indeed someone who was sitting beside the bed. The light in the room was dim, and she could only see a tall figure. She was so scared that she almost screamed. But in an instant, she quieted down and covered her chest with her hands, gasping for breath. She asked, "When did you come back?"

"Just a moment ago." Gu Nianbin looked at her gently. "Did I wake you up?"

Du Xiaoxian immediately threw herself into his embrace, which, however, w