Yueyao was startled and quickly peeked outside the door. Seeing that no one was there, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She pointed angrily at Chen Qishan and scolded, "Chen Qishan, what are you doing? You're too bold!"

"Don't you even know what time it is? It's broad daylight and there are people coming and going. How dare you act like a hooligan? Aren't you afraid of getting caught?"

Nowadays, people can escalate a matter to a major level just by seizing on the smallest thing. People have to be very careful with their words and actions now. Who knew this man would be so bold?

As soon as Yueyao finished speaking, before Chen Qishan could react, Yueyao's stomach rumbled.

This made Yueyao, who had initially been quite self-righteous, wish she could disappear into the ground; it was too embarrassing.

Yueyao's already rosy cheeks turned bright red instantly.

When Chen Qishan saw this, his smile widened, but he suppressed it when Yueyao looked over.

He bent down, took Yueyao's little hand, walked to the dining table, and said softly, "Eat first, don't go hungry."

Yueyao was both ashamed and angry. She glared at him fiercely, and in her anger, she tried to break free from his grasp.

But Chen Qishan pulled her into his arms and comforted her gently.

Yueyao pouted and reluctantly sat down, pretending to eat her food in small bites.

Chen Qishan found her appearance extremely amusing.

But not daring to dwell on her embarrassment, he changed the subject, saying, "I was too impulsive just now. I just thought you were so likable that I couldn't help myself."

Chen Qishan scratched his head, explaining somewhat embarrassedly.

Yueyao stopped eating and gave a soft snort, "At least you have some awareness. Don't do this again."

Chen Qishan nodded hurriedly and eagerly placed a piece of twice-cooked pork with alternating layers of fat and lean meat on her plate, saying repeatedly, "Definitely, definitely. After I'm done with this busy period, I'll treat you to something even better at the state-run restaurant."

Yueyao's eyes lit up immediately. "Really? You can't lie to me."

Chen Qishan patted his chest and guaranteed, "I, Chen Qishan, keep my word."

The two were chatting animatedly when they suddenly heard footsteps outside. Yueyao instinctively reached for the meat and vegetables to take to the kitchen, but Chen Qishan stopped her.

"It's alright, the people here won't say anything even if they see us." City people don't eat meat so secretly.

If someone has meat to eat, they have to show it off to everyone, otherwise how would anyone know that they are living a good life?

The person who came was a chubby-faced little boy, carrying a plate of bland stir-fried vegetables, saying that his mother had asked him to bring it over.

Yueyao looked at the lush green vegetables and had no appetite for them, so she refused, saying, "Tell your mother not to be polite. We have enough vegetables at home. You can take them back."

The little boy looked at the pretty aunt in front of him, a little shy, but still mimicked his mother's words.

“But my mother told me to bring it over to you as a gift for the first meeting between our two families. She said that since we are neighbors, we will see each other all the time, and we need to build a good relationship now.”

Yueyao saw through her neighbor's ulterior motives and didn't want to get along with her.

But Chen Qishan took it, handed the child an empty bowl, and sent him back.

"Pfft~" Yueyao couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Chen Qishan did it on purpose, of course; he knew the child lived next door.

On his very first day here, the lady next door was giving him the cold shoulder, but today she's coming over to be friendly with him; she must have found out who he is.

Since that's the case, he gladly accepted their kindness.

If it were a normal return gift, Chen Qishan certainly wouldn't be stingy, but he's not stupid to think that a plate of vegetables could be exchanged for meat from his family.

A return gift? That's impossible.

However, seeing Yueyao's radiant smile, Chen Qishan couldn't help but smile as well.

As the last rays of the setting sun slowly faded, night fell over the entire residential compound. After the children left, the atmosphere at the dinner table became more relaxed.

In the evening, after taking a bath at the bathhouse, Yueyao sat down on the bed to read a book while waiting for Chen Qishan.

Chen Qishan, on the other hand, was engrossed in his work in another study.

During this time, they were busy entertaining colleagues and friends because of their wedding.

All his work had been delayed, so Chen Qishan was squeezing in work and documents whenever he could find a spare moment today.

Before she knew it, Yueyao had fallen asleep. Just before drifting off, she was still wondering to herself:

'With such a beautiful woman waiting for him in bed, that man is just pretending to go to work. Wasn't Chen Qishan the man who used to swoon over her like a hungry wolf at the sight of a bone?'

If Chen Qishan knew what she was thinking, he would definitely cry foul and accuse him of not having any ideas.

He was just so focused on his work that he forgot all about the time.

When Chen Qishan returned to the bedroom, the woman was already fast asleep.

Chen Qishan looked at her with a gentle and doting smile on his face. He gazed at his lover carefully, his eyes full of affection and infatuation.

The moonlight was hazy, and the leaves outside the window filtered the moonlight into fine, silvery foil.

On the bed, Yueyao was curled up in the peony-patterned bedding, her black hair cascading down her pillow like an ink waterfall, her eyebrows and eyes softened by the hazy moonlight.

Her eyelashes cast shadows beneath her eyes, trembling slightly with her long, even breaths, and a faint smile played on her lips; it was unclear what beautiful dream she was having.

The croaking of frogs in the distance was exceptionally clear in the silence. Chen Qishan gazed at Yueyao's peaceful sleeping face, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

Her eyebrows, which were usually raised when she laughed and joked during the day, were now docilely lowered, like a young animal that had retracted its claws.

As he gently stroked her loose hair, he suddenly recalled how Yao Yao would always grumble that he was as hot as a furnace when they shared a bed in the summer.

In winter, she complained that he was never around, making it hard for her to sleep at night because of the cold.

It's the perfect time of year, neither too hot nor too cold, so Yao Yao must be sleeping soundly by herself.

As a result, their wedding night was missed because Chen Qishan felt sorry for his beloved.

However, when the first rays of dawn gently brushed across Yueyao's eyes...

The cool air, carrying the fragrance of earth and grass, filled my nostrils.

In the distance, the chirping of insects and the calls of birds rose and fell, weaving together a melodious morning song.

The entire small county town seemed to be still in a dream, but Yueyao was the first to wake up, enjoying the unique tranquility and beauty of the early morning.

Yueyao gazed at the man beside her. His sharp features had softened in his sleep, and his eyelashes cast dappled shadows on his bronze cheeks.

His high, straight nose remained, and the corners of his pursed lips still held a trace of unwavering determination.

The sight of it made her want to sleep, Yueyao thought. Since it was still early and she had nothing to do after getting up, she might as well…

For Chen Qishan at this moment, his keen nerves and heightened senses were both a pleasure and a torment.

The beauty swayed her waist, seemingly close yet distant, and his veins bulged, his breathing becoming rapid.

Once Yueyao was exhausted, Chen Qishan finally let go of his desires. He now only wanted the little woman to know just how dangerous her actions had been.

Ignoring Yueyao's coquettish pleas for mercy, Chen Qishan swallowed her voice with his burning lips.

After an unknown amount of time, Yueyao finally fell into a deep sleep.

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