Zhong Xiran couldn’t understand Qi Sinian’s sudden intensity the night before—a strange mix of passion and urgency. But she had to admit, he had managed to soothe her anxiety. He’d completely overwhelmed her defenses, and by the time they were done, she was too exhausted to think about anything else, drifting into a hazy sleep. The first thing she did upon waking was grab her phone. The opening da