The fake heiress loves to act? The max-level boss isn't interested in playing along.

Suddenly, her wrist was grabbed.

Xie Ci woke up at some point.

Those eyes were dark and deep in the morning light.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, but upon seeing Fu Hua, his gaze softened, and he quickly released his grip.

"You're awake?"

Fu Hua took the opportunity to withdraw her hand and greeted her with a smile, "Good morning."

Xie Ci didn't say anything, but pulled her over forcefully and pinned her down.

The body's reactions upon waking are very noticeable, even through the thin fabric.

Fu Hua immediately felt a wave of intense heat…

"etc……"

She nudged him, "Have some water first."

Xie Ci stared at her for two seconds before letting go.

Fu Hua got up, took a cup from the bedside table, and handed it to Xie Ci.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Xie Ci tilted his head back and took a big gulp.

He paused as soon as the water entered his mouth.

He looked down at the glass, then at Fu Hua: "This water... why is it sweet?"

"I added some rock sugar."

Fu Hua remained expressionless. "Is it delicious?"

Xie Ci took another sip and savored it carefully.

It is indeed sweet, but not the kind of sweetness found in regular rock candy.

It's more like... the natural sweetness of mountain spring water.

He recalled the water Fu Hua had given him several times before, and it seemed to be somewhat special.

Before he could think it through, Fu Hua had already moved closer.

She poked his abs again with her finger: "Does it still hurt?"

"What hurts?"

He thanked them and put down his cup.

"I pinched him last night."

Fu Hua pulled up his shirt and saw several faint red marks on his waist. "I'm pretty strong."

Xie Ci grabbed her mischievous hand and lowered his voice: "Little vixen, don't bother me so early in the morning."

What did I do to you?

Fu Hua looked up at him, her eyes sparkling, "Wasn't it you who started it last night..."

Before he could finish speaking, his lips were kissed.

He moved with more urgency than the night before; the morning light grew brighter, streaming through the curtains.

Two overlapping figures are projected onto the wall, indistinguishable from one another.

Fu Hua finally got out of bed, ready to go to work.

It's almost eight o'clock.

She quickly washed up, changed her clothes, and thanked Xie Ci, who leaned against the bathroom door frame to watch her.

"Don't worry, Fu, I'll drive you there."

He said.

"No need, I can ride a bike fast."

Fu Hua tied her hair up, picked up her bag, and smiled mischievously: "You should sleep a little longer, you worked hard last night..."

Xie Ci smiled, walked over, and gently touched her lips: "I'll come find you at noon."

"what?"

"Delivering meals."

Xie Ci tidied the stray hairs at her temples. "My mom told me to keep an eye on you while you eat."

Fu Hua looked at him, tiptoed, and kissed him on the cheek in return: "Okay."

.........

It was just past noon in the project team office of the research station.

Xu Jing sat in her seat with an experimental report spread out in front of her, not turning a single page for a long time.

She was twirling a pen in her hand, looking out the window, lost in thought.

There was a knock on the office door.

Xiao Li, who lives near the door, went to open it and saw the person outside.

Upon seeing that the visitor was a military officer, he paused for a moment, then cautiously asked, "Comrade, who are you looking for?"

Xie Ci stood at the door, carrying two insulated buckets and a paper bag.

He was wearing his military uniform today, but not a hat.

His hair was cut very short, making him look tall and neat.

"I'm looking for Fu Hua."

His voice wasn't loud, but the office was quiet, so everyone heard him.

Everyone looked up.

Fu Hua stood up from the innermost desk, her eyes crinkling at the corners.

She walked faster than usual to the door.

Looking at Xie Ci, she asked, "Why are you here so early?"

"Of course we have to be proactive in delivering food, because we're afraid you'll go hungry."

Xie Ci handed her the insulated container and paper bag.

"Mom made mung bean soup to cool you down in the summer, along with crab roe buns and braised pork, all freshly made and best eaten hot."

"Let's eat in my office."

Fu Hua took the item, her fingertips touching his fingers.

He naturally shook hands briefly in return, then quickly released them.

This little action was clearly seen by Xu Jing, who was standing nearby.

She stared intently at Xie Ci, only to find that he didn't even glance at her, and a huge sense of disappointment welled up inside her.

Watching the two leave together, Xu Jing gripped her pen tightly.

"Tsk tsk..."

Xiao Li lowered his voice and said to the female colleague next to him.

"That PLA soldier was so handsome! I wonder who he was to Fu Gong? Why was he personally delivering my food?"

Her female colleague was already married. She smiled knowingly and whispered, "They looked like they were dating. Their eyes were practically glued to each other. Even Fu Gong's eyes were different..."

Xu Jing sat in her seat, her expression slightly shifting, the pen making a soft clicking sound between her knuckles.

Fu Hua carried her things to her office.

Xie Ci followed behind her, looking around.

He naturally pulled up a chair and sat down next to her.

He opened each of the insulated containers one by one.

The mung bean soup was clear and bright, the crab roe buns were still steaming, and the braised pork was oily and glossy.

"Drink the soup first."

Xie Ci handed her the spoon.

Fu Hua took it and scooped out a spoonful.

The mung beans were cooked until soft and the soup was sweet and refreshing, which was indeed a good way to beat the summer heat.

She took a few sips, then looked up at Xie Ci: "Have you eaten?"

"Together with you."

Xie Ci opened another insulated container, which contained the same food.

The two ate and chatted in the office.

Fu Hua talked about the progress of the experiment that morning, while Xie Ci talked about things in the army.

His tone was calm, a natural and familiar way of interacting.

"Huahua, I'll pick you up tonight."

Fu Hua swallowed her food and looked up: "Ah? No need, you go ahead with your work, I might be a little late."

Xie Ci glanced at the doorway, pulled Xiaoxi closer, and whispered, "I had the army doctor prescribe some medicine. I'll apply it for you tonight."

Fu Hua knew where he had been.

She rarely showed shyness, her eyes darting away as she lowered her head and said, "I'm fine now, it doesn't hurt."

"No, I need to confirm it myself."

The acknowledgments were very formal.

"you……"

Fu Hua bit her lip. Sure enough, men get addicted to sex and it's terrifying.

She warned in a low voice, "Not today."

"Oh, then, tomorrow, is tomorrow okay?"

Fu Hua hesitated for a moment. She had calculated the days yesterday and it was her safe period.

This method of contraception is unscientific.

She doesn't want to get pregnant.

Xie Ci noticed the fleeting worry in Fu Hua's eyes.

He put down his chopsticks and held Fu Hua's hands tightly with both of his.

"Huahua, are you troubled? Why are you unhappy? If you don't want to, I won't force you. You can be with me whenever you want."

"I'm just afraid of getting pregnant."

Fu Hua expressed her concerns and gratitude.

Xie Ci thought for a moment and said, "I've considered what you said. I've already picked up the family planning supplies; they're in the car."

"what?"

Fu Hua exclaimed in surprise, "How did you even think of that?"

Xie Ci touched Fu Hua's hair.

Before doing it last night, he had considered all the consequences and possibilities.

He wouldn't let her feel even the slightest bit guilty.

After Xie Cai left, Fu Hua returned to her office to continue working.

A young female researcher leaned over and asked with a smile, "Professor Fu, was that your boyfriend just now?"

Fu Hua nodded.

"He's so good to you, making a special trip to bring you lunch in the middle of the day."

Fu Hua smiled but didn't reply.

"That's right, that's right."

Another female colleague joined the chat.

"Our research station isn't close to the military base; he must have taken special leave to come here, right?"

The research station is halfway between Beijing and the military base, so Xie Ci made a special trip to visit.

Xu Jing clenched her teeth, not daring to look up in Fu Hua's direction, for fear of accidentally revealing her emotions.