"Baby, I love you," Mu Qi said, mirroring Yun Shunnian’s words as he nuzzled her forehead.
Yun Shunnian’s mood, however, clearly did not improve with Mu Qi’s declaration.
"For you to stay by my side forever is already my greatest wish."
"If you were after money, wouldn't I just have another chip to keep you, right?"
Mu Qi’s tone, every movement, was incredibly gentle, as if he wished to soothe the unease in Yun Shunnian’s heart.
And indeed, Mu Qi’s gentle explanation softened Yun Shunnian completely.
"Then I forgive you."
Yun Shunnian's voice softened, her gaze on Mu Qi filled with tenderness.
She loved Mu Qi so much, why would he say such humble words?
It must be that she wasn’t doing enough!
Yun Shunnian resolved to try all possible ways to express her love.
She had heard that people perceived affection in different ways.
Some through hearing, some through touch, and others through sight…
She decided to try them all.
Suddenly, Yun Shunnian felt like she was about to fall, and instinctively squirmed.
The wall of flesh beside her instantly grew warm.
Yun Shunnian swallowed the saliva in her throat, feeling awkward and wanting to move away from Mu Qi.
However, Mu Qi’s arm, which was around Yun Shunnian’s waist, tightened.
Yun Shunnian's impression of Mu Qi had always been one of coldness and impassivity, but the slightest bit of gentleness from him made her inner fire uncontrollable.
"Mu Qi, be proper. It’s almost time." She still remembered tonight’s plans.
Mu Qi said nothing, just looked at Yun Shunnian with utmost gentleness, his grip not loosening.
As expected, Yun Shunnian surrendered, turning her attention to the food in front of her.
Mu Qi’s gentle demeanor was something Yun Shunnian truly couldn’t handle.
"Alright, alright, I won't get down. It’s fine," Yun Shunnian conceded helplessly.
Mu Qi chuckled softly, clearly pleased by Yun Shunnian’s words.
After coaxing Mu Qi, Yun Shunnian also felt extremely happy, her appetite whetted by the delicious-looking dishes.
However, being seated on Mu Qi’s lap made it inconvenient for her to pick up many of the dishes.
And Mu Qi seemed to anticipate Yun Shunnian’s desires perfectly, bringing the dish she wanted to her lips before she even asked.
By the time Yun Shunnian was full, she realized Mu Qi had been busy taking care of her and hadn’t eaten much himself.
Yun Shunnian, who had just resolved to express her love to Mu Qi, felt utterly rebuffed.
So, before Mu Qi could react, Yun Shunnian abruptly slid off his lap.
Mu Qi’s expression darkened accordingly.
Only when a piece of steak was brought to his mouth did Mu Qi show signs of thawing.
Mu Qi ate the steak from Yun Shunnian’s fork.
"I can do it myself." Seeing Yun Shunnian quickly offer another piece of steak, Mu Qi gently pushed her hand away.
Mu Qi used to love these interactions with Yun Shunnian, and he still did.
It was just that now they were more intimate.
So now, Mu Qi looked at Yun Shunnian’s small hands and worried about her getting tired.
After all, last night, he had been too excessive…
"No! I want to feed you." Yun Shunnian stubbornly poked the steak towards Mu Qi’s alluring lips again.
Mu Qi, helpless, complied with Yun Shunnian’s wishes once more.
After several rounds, Yun Shunnian finally couldn't hold back and asked the question she cared about most: "Mu Qi, do you feel my love yet?"
Mu Qi: "..."
The expectant sparkle in Yun Shunnian’s eyes was dazzling.
Mu Qi only glanced at her before nodding involuntarily.
Instantly, her crescent eyes brightened even more.
After dinner, Yun Shunnian was thinking about the upcoming plans and, despite her usual fondness for baths, only spent ten minutes in the bathroom before emerging.
However, when she came out, Yun Shunnian didn't see the person she was longing for.
"Mu Qi?" Yun Shunnian walked out of the bedroom, feeling disappointed.
Without hesitation, Yun Shunnian went to the study.
Indeed, Yun Shunnian found the person she was thinking of in the study.
"Mu Qi," Yun Shunnian drew out her tone, infusing it with a hint of playful reproach and affection.
Mu Qi’s rapid typing immediately stopped, his attention shifting entirely to Yun Shunnian.
His usually cold phoenix eyes softened, as if he could only see Yun Shunnian.
Yun Shunnian’s heart was full of anticipation for the "play" she would have with Mu Qi later. For a moment, she forgot whether she was disturbing Mu Qi’s work and walked directly towards him.
"Mu Qi, have you forgotten that I'm here to please you tonight?" Yun Shunnian gave Mu Qi a flirtatious wink.
Mu Qi’s gaze deepened, and in his eyes, besides focus, there was something else.
"I’ve already seen Yao Zhen." So what was the point of pleasing him further?
Or did she want something else?
Mu Qi had always thought that Yun Shunnian's talk of pleasing him was just idle chatter.
"This has nothing to do with me pleasing you." Yun Shunnian shook Mu Qi’s arm, clearly not intending to be logical.
"Mu Qi, didn't you promise me that whatever I do tonight, you would cooperate?"
Yun Shunnian excitedly emphasized the crucial point, and Mu Qi finally realized that Yun Shunnian’s definition of pleasing him was fundamentally different from his own.
"Mu Qi, shall we go to the bedroom?" while Mu Qi was lost in thought, Yun Shunnian seized the opportunity to shake his arm again.
Having figured this out, Mu Qi agreed without hesitation, letting Yun Shunnian rush him into the bedroom.
"Mu Qi, lie down quickly. Let me 'please' you." Yun Shunnian's eyes sparkled as she pushed Mu Qi towards the bed, but he didn’t budge.
Mu Qi felt a bit unaccustomed, but in the end, he would fulfill Yun Shunnian’s wish and lie down on the bed according to her instructions.