Ren Yaoqi looked at Xiao Jingxi with confusion. Her hand naturally rested on his chest, and she felt his steady heartbeat beneath her palm.

Xiao Jingxi smiled softly, absolutely loving her current innocent appearance, completely different from her usual calm and composed demeanor. He cherished this side of Ren Yaoqi that only he got to see.

He leaned down to kiss her gently on the forehead.

“You’re special to me,” he whispered in her ear, his voice full of warmth and affection.

Ren Yaoqi felt her cheeks grow warm. “Jingxi…” she said quietly, feeling a bit shy but happy.

Xiao Jingxi held her close, his arms wrapped around her protectively. They stayed like this for a long while, just enjoying being near each other. Ren Yaoqi had never felt so safe and cared for.

“I want to always be with you,” Xiao Jingxi said softly, stroking her hair gently.

Ren Yaoqi looked up at him, her eyes shining. She had dreamed of hearing those words from him.

They talked quietly together, sharing their hopes and dreams for the future. Xiao Jingxi told her funny stories that made her laugh, and she shared her thoughts about things she had read in books.

As the evening grew later, they cuddled together under a soft blanket, watching the stars through the window. Ren Yaoqi felt completely content and peaceful in Xiao Jingxi’s arms.

“Are you comfortable?” he asked gently, making sure she was warm enough.

“Very,” she replied with a sleepy smile.

Xiao Jingxi kissed the top of her head tenderly. “Sleep well, Yaoyao. I’ll be right here.”

Ren Yaoqi’s eyes grew heavy as she listened to his steady heartbeat. She felt overwhelmed with happiness and love.

Later, as she drifted off to sleep in his protective embrace, Ren Yaoqi finally understood what the poets meant when they wrote about true love. Being with someone who cared for her so deeply, who made her feel so safe and cherished – this was what real love felt like.

So this was the meaning of “If I could have one person’s heart, we would never part even with white hair.”

Ren Yaoqi had seen this phrase many times in books and had once thought she understood it. But now she realized that only at this moment, being held safely in Xiao Jingxi’s arms, did she truly understand the real meaning of these beautiful words about lasting love and devotion.