Half of Shen Jiaquan's face pressed against Song Yunxiao's hair."So, after all these days of not seeing me, do you miss me?"
If one day she changes her heart and falls in love with someone else...
As he thought about this, the man's hand unconsciously tightened.
"Ah, don't hold so tight." Song Yunxiao struggled a bit."You're squeezing me."
Shen Jiaquan loosened his grip slightly."Do you miss me?"
There was no way she could casually dismiss him.
No matter what, he had to hear it directly from her.
Song Yunxiao:"I miss you very much."
Shen Jiaquan:"How much?"
Song Yunxiao calmly yet tenderly said,"It would have been better if you came back sooner."
Shen Jiaquan's demeanor finally softened significantly."Hmm, I missed you a lot too."
Under the night sky, in the corridor of the car, stood an embracing pair of perfect lovers. Even just their shadows made them seem destined for each other.
She wouldn't love anyone else, never.
Song Yunxiao felt Shen Jiaquan was truly too clingy, always holding onto her and asking trivial questions. She had never dealt with such a persistent man before.
Today's interrogation could be considered over...
However, he was also very thoughtful.
For example, right now, Song Yunxiao, after taking a bath, stood before the bathroom mirror drying her hair, and the man approached voluntarily to help blow it dry.
Reflecting in the mirror was Shen Jiaquan's focused and attentive actions.
Sensing her gaze, Shen Jiaquan also looked toward the mirror, his eyes straightforward and filled with unabashed passion and desire.
He gently touched her hair, now dry.
In a deep voice, Shen Jiaquan said,"The company has reassigned me to the Asia Division. I'll be staying in Gongzhou Prefecture for three months. There's still some time before the anniversary; I'll go with you then."
While assisting her in brushing her hair, Shen Jiaquan's words made her turn her head to look at him.
Song Yunxiao was surprised."Since when was this decided?"
The man leaned down, giving her a kiss on the cheek."Consider it a surprise for you."
"We'll set off next Friday."
"Oh..." Song Yunxiao turned her head back to the mirror, letting Shen Jiaquan continue brushing her hair.
Next Friday...
It seemed the gallant rescue scenario had to be postponed.
Seeing Song Yunxiao staring at the mirror in a daze, Shen Jiaquan asked,"What's wrong?"
Song Yunxiao:"Nothing, just thinking next Friday feels so far away."
Song Yunxiao:"Or...how about I go ahead first?"
The brushing suddenly stopped. The man's eyes, dark and deep as a black hole, stared straight at her reflection in the mirror.
He didn't say a word but seemed to express everything.
After one second, two seconds, the brushing resumed.
Finally, Shen Jiaquan spoke,"No."
As though realizing his rejection was too blunt, he added,"I just returned from a business trip. How about we enjoy some time alone together?"
Placing the comb on the table, Shen Jiaquan embraced Song Yunxiao's waist from behind. The press of his body and his intense presence drew so close.
"Haven't you said you missed me a lot?" The man's nose lightly brushed against the hair near her ear."Liar."
In an instant, Song Yunxiao's heart trembled softly.
She blinked, looking at their intertwined reflections in the mirror, placing her hand over his, attempting to break free from his hold.
But no matter what, she just couldn't release herself.
Turning to confront him, she was caught off guard when he kissed her first."Just like this."
"Let me hold you properly." After saying that, another kiss landed on Song Yunxiao's cheek.
Song Yunxiao protested anxiously,"Shen Jiaquan, you're not talking properly at all!"
"Hmm." Shen Jiaquan softly agreed, his voice filled with tenderness."Then let's talk on the bed."
"..."
Song Yunxiao was truly at a loss for Shen Jiaquan; his words never seemed to match their context.
She once again tried to pry away Shen Jiaquan's hand.
Huh?
It worked this time.
Why so easily this time...
Song Yunxiao immediately turned to face him, intending to say something, but before she could, he pulled her back and pinned her against the wall.
"Shen...mmm..."
Her breath was abruptly taken away without warning; his kiss, aggressive and possessive, overwhelmed her, leaving her no room to resist. All she could do was bear the intensity of his longing after three days apart.
Unbeknownst to her, his hands slipped under her nightwear, stroking her fair, supple skin.
Step by step, she followed his lead.
In a blur, she opened her eyes. Their lips briefly parted, and a soft sensation spread across her back.
Song Yunxiao found herself pinned beneath Shen Jiaquan on the bed, his husky voice reaching her ears."Tomorrow, I'll take you to buy new clothes."
"...?"
Song Yunxiao blinked her round, bright eyes, hazy and puzzled.
"Xiaoxiao, you should wear more nightgowns from now on."
Shen Jiaquan was once again moved, his large hands gripping the waistband of her pants, frowning."Too troublesome, not easy to take off."
"..."
A long while later, Song Yunxiao lay atop the man, her head resting on his shoulder, her fingers poking at his chest.
Shen Jiaquan's hand lovingly caressed her lower back, while Song Yunxiao looked up at him, noticing his head tilted back with his eyes closed.
Time to make a request...
Usually, at moments like these, Shen Jiaquan was most agreeable.
She had to seize the opportunity—opportunity knocks but once.
"Honey, how about letting me go to Gongzhou Prefecture first?"
"After all, you'll be there for work for three months. Think about it: staying in a hotel isn't as nice as finding an apartment, and I can go ahead and prepare everything properly."
The man's eyebrows twitched imperceptibly, revealing his stance.