The young girl put down the bolster and padded over in her slippers, exclaiming in surprise at the spread of dishes on the table.
“Wow, it smells so good!”
The man smiled, arranged the washed bowls and chopsticks, pulled the girl to sit down, and stuffed the chopsticks into her hand, placing a small bowl of chicken soup beside her.
“Drink some soup first to warm your stomach.”
Shen Yue obediently drank it all.
Wei Jingzhou continuously served the girl dishes, and only after she had eaten her fill did he focus on eating the rest.
Feeling a bit full, Shen Yue lay on the sofa to digest, while Wei Jingzhou washed the dishes in the kitchen. She lay comfortably on the sofa watching television, feeling a pang of guilt.
The girl peeked out from the kitchen doorway, her voice soft.
“Wei Jingzhou… do you need my help?”
Wei Jingzhou looked back and motioned for the girl with his chin.
“Come here.”
Shen Yue, thinking Wei Jingzhou needed her help, trotted over happily.
Wei Jingzhou said, “Come a bit closer.”
Shen Yue obediently stepped a little closer.
Then, her left cheek stung. After the man left, a faint bite mark remained.
Wei Jingzhou chuckled and nodded, “Yes, charging complete.”
Only then did Shen Yue realize the man was teasing her. Later, he chased her out, saying she was getting in the way.
Shen Yue then settled down contentedly on the sofa to watch the Spring Festival Gala. In reality, the gala wasn't very interesting, and the skits were becoming more tedious. After watching for a while, she started playing with her phone.
engrossed in her phone, she was suddenly pulled into a strong embrace. Shen Yue didn’t even look up, shifted her position, and said comfortably, nestled in the man’s arms.
A large red envelope suddenly appeared before her eyes. Shen Yue’s eyes lit up, and she put her phone aside, taking the thick envelope. It felt like at least ten thousand yuan.
The girl looked up at the man, her eyes crinkling into a smile, “Is this a big red envelope for me? I’m not a child.”
Although she said that, the joy in her eyes was undeniable.
Wei Jingzhou lowered his head and kissed her hair, nuzzling her shoulder with his chin, “In my heart, you’ll always be a child.”
The girl shyly pursed her lips, a blush like rouge appearing on her fair complexion, making her look beautiful and alluring.
She tilted her head and kissed the man’s cheek, a fleeting touch like a dragonfly skimming water, before quickly pulling back.
Dimples creased, scattering tenderness.
“Then this is my return gift.”
The man’s eyes darkened, but his earlobes turned bright red. The soft sensation on his cheek had not yet faded before it vanished, leaving him with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Cupping the girl’s chin, his voice was deep and husky.
“What kind of return gift is this?”
With that, he lowered his head and kissed her fiercely. The soft, sweet touch sent his mind blank, and his spine tingled.
The girl shrugged her shoulders, trying to pull back. Her slender, jade-like fingers pressed against his chest. She neither pushed him away nor yielded, her playful resistance and the faint, captivating fragrance in her eyes, which had turned a restless red, making him unable to stop.
The young girl’s appearance was pure and harmless, beautiful yet delicate. Her long lashes fluttered, and her clean, pure eyes were clouded with mist, causing Wei Jingzhou’s heart to pound. His mind went blank, only driven by a desire to possess and take. He pressed the back of her head with his other hand, deepening the kiss.
“Boom, boom, boom.”
Brilliant fireworks bloomed in the sky, making the previously dark expanse even more vibrant and colorful, like a picturesque scene. The sound was deafening.
And the two people sitting on the sofa were locked in a passionate kiss.
Even after washing up and lying in bed, Shen Yue’s mind was still in a daze. Half her face was buried in the quilt, revealing only her beautiful, wide eyes that blinked at the man holding a cup of milk.
Wei Jingzhou cradled the girl’s head, supporting her upper body, and his voice was incredibly gentle, “Come, drink your milk.”
This time, the girl obediently finished the milk, appearing exceptionally adorable and lovable.
They slept in each other’s arms. As midnight struck, a loud chime announced the arrival of the new year.
Wei Jingzhou softly whispered four words into the girl’s ear.
“Happy New Year.”
But the girl had already fallen asleep and didn’t reply.
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After the New Year, for some unknown reason, Shen Yue became increasingly sleepy and her appetite diminished. Often, she would fall asleep after only reading for a short while, and even eating became a chore. She would even feel nauseous at the sight of meat.
Within a few days, Shen Yue had lost a lot of weight, her spirits were low, and she lost interest in everything.
Shen Yue didn’t know if these were symptoms of pregnancy, but every time she went to the hospital, the doctors said she was fine and the baby was healthy.
Yet, Shen Yue still felt something was amiss.
That evening, Wei Jingzhou brought her a glass of milk as usual.
However, Shen Yue had no appetite, her eyelashes drooping listlessly. Her voice was soft, “Wei Jingzhou, I don’t want to drink it.”
Wei Jingzhou, who usually listened to her, was particularly persistent in this matter. His sharp, handsome face remained unmoved. He pressed the rim of the glass against the girl’s soft lips, coaxing her in his deep, magnetic voice, “Yueyue, be good, drink it all.”
Shen Yue turned her head, trying to dodge, but the rim of the cup remained against her lips. With no other choice, she endured the nausea and finished it.
Wei Jingzhou then revealed a satisfied smile, affectionately nuzzling her neck with his nose.
The weather was clear that day, and Shen Yue went out alone for the first time in a long while. Wei Jingzhou had gone to the company, and perhaps thinking she had been well-behaved lately, he hadn’t locked the door.
Shen Yue hailed a taxi online. Although this area was remote, someone still accepted the fare. 138 Reading Network.
Her spirits had been low these past few days, and Shen Yue’s mood wasn’t good either.
She had arranged to meet Tang Zhe at Half Moon Lake. Sitting on a wooden bench, she stared blankly at the rippling lake.
Upon receiving the message, Tang Zhe drove over in a hurry. After searching for a while, he spotted Shen Yue, whom he hadn’t seen in some time, sitting on the wooden bench.
The girl was seated on the dark wood bench, dressed warmly. Her black cotton coat made her fair skin appear even more translucent. She held a cup of milk tea with both hands but hadn’t taken a sip.
She tilted her head slightly, gazing at the lake, lost in thought. Her expression was serene yet pale, and in the faint sunlight, she seemed as if she might vanish at any moment.
Like faint, distant, unattainable moonlight.
“Shen Yue!”
Almost instinctively, Tang Zhe wanted to break the overly dreamlike and fragile scene. It wasn’t until Shen Yue looked at him that he truly felt her presence, not as an ethereal phantom.