You didn't miss the way Hong Lu's heterochromatic eyes glinted with pride as you got announced as the winner of the little gambling session.

"I knew you could do it~" he said, wrapping an arm around your waist and pulling you close to himself. "You're mine, after all. There's no way you could've failed."

Hong Lu paused. He pressed a kiss against your temple as he pulled you even closer so your body was pressed up against his. "Ah, but I'd love you even if you failed~"