The Last Warmth Fades

【Qin Yunli × Chi Ning】 Chi Ning mistakenly takes in a little dog that’s fallen into the water. Only later does she realize he’s a wolf who hunts in the dead of night. Qin Yunli hates her, yet has no choice but to depend on her for the time being. Years later, when Chi Ning falls into trouble, he reappears and, imitating the way she once dismissed him, asks, “Shall I take you in?” Chi Ning refuses, of course, and walks straight into the rain. As layer upon layer of truth is uncovered, he finally realizes just what a mistake has fallen into his hands. He corners her, but she always avoids him. Qin Yunli: “She’s taking care of my cat. She can’t forget me!” Chi Ning: “That brat Qin Yunli stole my snail, and now he’s dumped his stupid cat on me too? Just you wait!” Drunk, he weeps and begs her not to abandon him. Chi Ning stares wordlessly at the man, over six feet tall and reeking of alcohol, whom she’s hauling along. He was already a wolf when he returned to the country. What on earth happened to make him turn into a dog again? In the eyes of others, Qin Yunli is aloof and unsullied, as distant as smoke. Yet whenever it comes to anything involving Chi Ning, he nearly loses his mind. She is the strong liquor offered in return at dusk. Years later, its lingering warmth draws him under, and he willingly loses himself in her.