Chapter Four: Cohabitation at the Three-Meter Line

" He spoke like a man stating a fact no board could veto. "If the roof leaks, I'll repair it. If someone breaks your flowers, I'll replace them. If I ever leave, it will be because you ask me to—not because this place is too small." Her nose stung, but she refused to surrender. "Rent doesn't include melodrama, President Gu." "Complimentary service." Static cracked again. This time the world heard Gu Yanchen: [She let me sleep in her attic, and already I want more than I did seven years ago. I have never wanted only ninety days.] Someone outside screamed as if an iceberg had flowered. Xu Zhi stared at him, her heart racing fast enough to trigger another broadcast. Gu Yanchen retreated to 3.1 meters, giving her room to breathe.