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Chapter 898: Chapter 851: Seven Confessions and Seven Kisses_1 Chapter 898: Chapter 851: Seven Confessions and Seven Kisses_1 “Why are you here?”

Lincoln stepped out and appeared at the base of the Tower, asking a bit surprised.

He didn’t ask how Camille Victoria got in – clearly, it was Mavis who invited her in.

But at this time, it should be right after dinner, when the whole family is preparing to watch the New Year’s Eve Gala on TV and chat, Camille Victoria’s appearance in front of him made Lincoln feel surprised and puzzled.

The Little Princess was somewhat shy, but still bravely said: “Today is Chinese New Year’s Eve, I don’t want you to be alone.”

In the Little Princess’s view, Lincoln was equivalent to a single father without parents, and Chinese New Year’s Eve must be tough for him.

So right after having dinner with her family, she resolutely ran over here – for this, she made a great effort, acted spoiled to her father for a long time, and, blushing, was teased by her mom for a while, before they finally agreed.

After she left, only her sister, Zhu Qinglu, who knew nothing about the situation, was left to deal with the parents’ urging to get married.

In order to surprise Lincoln, she even specially sought out Mavis for help, without telling Lincoln.

Lincoln blinked, and immediately could not help but laugh.

He gently touched the Little Princess’s head, and said ‘Thank you’ with a smile.

They didn’t climb the tower anymore, and just stood by the red-painted railings at the base of the Meditation Temple Tower, chatting aimlessly.

Although they couldn’t see the spectacular view of the entire Chang’an from here, the environment was still open, and the magnificent appearance of the Great Solemnity Temple bathed in the sunset light was a sight to behold.

At first, their conversation was not extraordinary, mostly about the situation of old classmates: who got recommended for graduate studies, who was still working hard, who confessed their feelings and was rejected, who was about to go their separate ways due to impending graduation…

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Although Lincoln had seen some snippets of this news in the group chat, it wasn’t as clear as coming from Camille Victoria.

Listening to these familiar school gossips was a different kind of fun now.

Until the sunset approached the horizon, the Little Princess suddenly said:

“Tomorrow I’ll be eighteen.”

After saying this, she felt embarrassed and her eyes became evasive.

That’s because, during the previous real-life tour of Chang’an, the Little Princess had boldly thrown a straight pitch, even more direct than giving the jade pendant, almost equivalent to a confession.

But Lincoln didn’t give a direct response, instead, citing her minor status as a reason for her to reconsider.

Did he not have feelings for the Princess at that time?

Of course, he did.

Who wouldn’t like a pretty and cute talented young girl?

She also has a good personality and a kind heart, most importantly, she likes you.

If there is any nitpicking to be done, she comes from a not-so-great family, a residual vestige of feudalism.

But that’s not a thing in this world, it doesn’t care about family background!

So what was Lincoln really hesitant about?

First, he wasn’t used to it.

Long-term singles have this problem, even if someone confesses their love, they would be at a loss, and he has already gotten used to being alone, he’s not ready to change his life yet.

The other issue is exactly what he said: Camille Victoria was only 17, still in her adolescence.

At this age, whether boys or girls, their thoughts are unsettled and they are prone to impulsivity.

Most of the time, they can’t tell whether it’s a real crush, or just a momentary passion.

So Lincoln advised her to think about it some more, to make a decision when she turned eighteen and became an adult.

Although the Little Princess was somewhat dissatisfied, she thought about it and felt that it seemed easier to explain to her parents if she started dating when she turned eighteen, so she temporarily settled down.

But on this New Year’s Eve, thinking about how tomorrow is New Year’s day, she couldn’t hold herself back anymore!

After the Little Princess said this, although her eyes didn’t dare to look at Lincoln, her hand reached out bravely and held Lincoln’s hand.

Lincoln didn’t refuse, but instead chuckled and said, “It’s still three months away.”

– Today is January 22nd, and Camille Victoria’s birthday is on May 20th.

Though she was nervous about it, the moment she heard Lincoln’s amused voice, she suddenly relaxed.

She muttered, “That’s unfair!”

Her grip on his hand tightened a little bit.

Lincoln turned his head, just about to nod and say something when she suddenly felt a warm sensation on his lips—the Little Princess had bravely sealed his words with a kiss before he could utter them!

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Lincoln’s eyes widened in surprise.

He hadn’t expected the usually reserved Little Princess to do something so bold!

But his surprise lasted only a moment, the next instant, he wrapped his arms around the little girl, responding to her kiss gently.

The tense body of the Little Princess gradually relaxed, her hands, which she had no idea where to put, found their way to Lincoln’s chest.

It felt as if they had just journeyed a long way, basking in the brilliant setting sun, their hearts finally held close to one another.

…

The tender kiss went on for a while before it ended.

But their bodies, wrapped around each other, did not part.

The Little Princess finally had her wish, feeling as though she was soaked in warm water, her heart surging with emotion.

Even her fingertips tingled with happiness.

Her face flushed, she buried it into Lincoln’s chest and softly said, “I heard that if a couple kisses during sunset, they will find happiness.”

This sudden idea had inspired her to do something so brave.

As Lincoln held the young girl, watching as the setting sun slowly dipped beneath the horizon, the warm yellow sunlight shifting upwards, the shadows of the night slowly crawling over them, he had a sudden notion.

“Come with me.” He took the Little Princess’s hand, swiftly making their way to the second floor of the Meditation Temple Tower.

The Little Princess did not know why, but in that moment, all she wanted was to be by Lincoln’s side.

As long as she was with him, she could be anywhere.

But the moment they stepped onto the second floor, she instantly realized what Lincoln was up to—

The shadow hadn’t reached this spot yet, the whole second floor was still bathed in the brilliant afterglow of the setting sun.

Feeling a bit shy but also anticipating, she closed her eyes slowly as she looked at Lincoln.

Lincoln met her expectation.

Another long, deep kiss ensued.

When it ended, they already got covered by the shadow.

But they merely exchanged a glance, instantly understanding what each other meant, and burst into laughter simultaneously.

Then, hand in hand, they ascended to the third floor.

“I like you, I really, really like you.”

Before their next kiss, the Little Princess looked into Lincoln’s eyes and earnestly confessed her feelings, making up for the two previous times she had omitted.

Then, she initiated the kiss, presenting him with their third sunset kiss.

Then came the fourth floor, the fifth, the sixth…

Up until the highest, seventh floor.

Before each kiss, the Little Princess would fix her gaze on Lincoln’s eyes, quietly confessing her feelings to him.

That evening, Lincoln received seven confessions and seven kisses.

If the rumors were true—that “a couple that kisses under the setting sun will find happiness”—then they’d be receiving seven times the typical amount of happiness.

But Lincoln got a little greedy, craving for more and more happiness.

So when the shadows covered the seventh floor and the whole Great Solemnity Temple, with only the golden top of the Meditation Tower still bathing in the sunlight, he brought Camille Victoria to the top, and then—

Paused the time.

The setting sun lingered on the horizon, no longer setting.

The warm yellow gleam stayed forever on the golden top, spilling over their hair, their shoulders.

“I like you too, a lot, very, very much.”

Lincoln stared into Camille Victoria’s eyes, whispering softly.

The next moment, their figures merged into another kiss.

Love may be a fleeting gift, but in this moment, they both hoped to prolong this fleeting moment indefinitely, forever and ever…