Heart-Flutter Meter: Over the Limit

“I’ve liked you for a long time.” Li Luo had liked Xie Zheng for five whole years. She followed in his footsteps, going from an unknown nobody to a top-tier star in China, but she still never crossed paths with him. Until one day, they met on a variety show. Li Luo held out her hand, trembling, her eyes full of pure, ardent emotion. “Hello, Brother Xie Zheng. I’m Li Luo.” In that enormous dressing room, Li Luo could clearly hear her own heart pounding. At last, at last he had noticed her. That night, the temperature inside the car climbed rapidly. Sitting beside Li Luo, Xie Zheng pinned her against the seat with both hands, holding her in a way that left no room for escape. Their breathing grew more and more ragged. His eyes reddened, and his warm breath brushed her neck as he spoke slowly, word by word: “...Li Luo, are you going to climb over the wall?” As if I would, the girl protested inwardly. But before she could gather her thoughts, she heard his breath still lingering by her ear. “If you dare climb over the wall, I’ll tear it down tonight.” Li Luo froze. Her heart gave a gentle squeeze, leaving her with a bittersweet ache. She had worked so hard just to meet him. How could she ever climb over the wall? “Only after meeting you did I understand what love is.” Li Luo & Xie Zheng