After one night of indulgence, the abstinent tycoon kissed her every night with his hand on her hip.

A good night's sleep.

Jiang Zhi slowly opened her eyes. She stared at the ceiling above her head for a few seconds, realizing that this was not the ceiling of her bedroom.

This is Ling Jingyuan's home.

Jiang Zhi gently rubbed her forehead. Was she drunk last night?

"Wife."

Suddenly, a deep and sexy voice came from her side. Ling Jingyuan was looking at Jiang Zhi with a smile on his face.

No matter how many times Jiang Zhi looked at Ling Jingyuan, she would still be amazed by the man's face.

Who wouldn't be moved if they woke up in the morning to see such a handsome man?

Ling Jingyuan was shirtless, his perfect physique still bearing the marks of the previous night's frenzy. Jiang Zhi didn't notice at first, until she saw the obvious bite mark on Ling Jingyuan's Adam's apple, and she couldn't help but pause slightly.

That... that couldn't have been done by her, could it?

Ling Jingyuan chuckled softly as he watched Jiang Zhi staring at his Adam's apple, then took Jiang Zhi's hand and touched it.

"Honey, you were very proactive last night, I really liked it..."

Jiang Zhi: ...

Wait, what did she do last night?

Her gaze couldn't help but sweep over Ling Jingyuan's bare upper body, but she quickly looked away, feeling guilty. The man's body was covered in marks and looked rather pitiful.

So, what did she do last night?

Seeing Jiang Zhi's amnesiac appearance, Ling Jingyuan couldn't resist teasing her. He whispered seductively in her ear, "Baby, do you want me to help you remember what happened last night..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi instinctively sensed danger and quickly shook her head.

She doesn't want to.

She blushed and shook her head, sitting up to get out of bed. But after glancing at her own body, she was speechless; the marks on her body were even more numerous than those on Ling Jingyuan.

So, just how crazy did someone have to be last night to do that?!

Ling Jingyuan smiled as he looked at Jiang Zhi's adorable appearance, pulled her into his arms, and gently stroked her hair before speaking softly.

"Lie with me a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi moved slightly, only to find that her back and legs ached. Suddenly, memories of last night flashed through her mind.

The images of her and Ling Jingyuan's madness flashed through her mind like a movie, and Jiang Zhi's face turned even redder.

Last night, why was she so proactive and bold, doing that to Ling Jingyuan...?

Thinking of Ling Jingyuan's low breathing in her ear, Jiang Zhi felt her face burning.

She mustn't drink again next time; drinking leads to trouble.

Jiang Zhi blushed and nestled in Ling Jingyuan's arms. Ling Jingyuan gently lifted a strand of Jiang Zhi's hair and played with it for a long time before speaking softly.

"Jiang Zhi, shall we go back to the old house?"

Yesterday, Fu Libai's wedding made him very envious.

His good friend Zhou Siye and Lin Li had also settled their engagement. Judging from his friend's demeanor, he figured that the man would soon finalize his marriage with Lin Li as well.

He was envious and jealous.

Now, he also wants Jiang Zhi to give him an identity and settle down with him.

He didn't want to be just her boyfriend!

He wanted to be Jiang Zhi's husband, the father of Jiang Zhi's child, Jiang Zhi's only man, and Jiang Zhi's everything!

He also wanted to settle down with her as soon as possible!

Jiang Zhi paused slightly upon hearing this, and remained silent for a moment.

Just when Ling Jingyuan thought Jiang Zhi wouldn't agree, Jiang Zhi slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with a firm yet gentle smile.

"Ling Jingyuan, okay."

Jiang Zhi felt that she should be braver.

"Jiang Zhi, you agreed? You're not lying to me?" Ling Jingyuan's voice was excited and tinged with disbelief.

Looking at the sincere man before her, Jiang Zhi's gaze was earnest yet gentle. "Ling Jingyuan, I'm serious."

Upon hearing this, Ling Jingyuan's eyes were filled with joy. He kissed Jiang Zhi's lips directly, expressing his happiness through his actions.

An hour later, he finally emerged from the bathroom, carrying Jiang Zhi with a satisfied expression.

He placed her on the bed, lowered his head to kiss Jiang Zhi's forehead, and then picked up his phone to make a call.

"Hey, Mom. I'm taking Jiang Zhi back to the old house this afternoon. You and Dad, get ready."

Ms. Zhou seemed to say something excitedly on the other end of the line, and then quickly hung up the phone.

Seeing Ling Jingyuan's excited expression, Jiang Zhi's heart softened. She leaned gently against Ling Jingyuan's chest and spoke softly.

"Ling Jingyuan, thank you."

Upon hearing this, Ling Jingyuan looked deeply at Jiang Zhi, for he was about to thank her.

Because of her, his life was complete, and he seemed to have found the value of life.

That afternoon, the two went straight back to the Ling family's old residence.

This was Jiang Zhi's first time here. She was a little nervous at first, but she wasn't nervous when she met Ling Jingyuan's parents.

Ms. Zhou, Ling's mother, treated her almost like a daughter, and was extremely excited to see her.

As soon as she sat down, Ms. Zhou pulled her and laughed non-stop, while Mr. Ling, who sat next to Mrs. Ling, looked at Ms. Zhou with gentle eyes the whole time.

Jiang Zhi finally understood why Ling's mother could be so happy: because she had a man who loved her immensely.

Her gaze couldn't help but fall on Ling Jingyuan beside her. No wonder Ling Jingyuan was such an outstanding man; it turned out to be a trait inherited from the Ling family.

Jiang Zhi ate at the Ling family's old house. Ling's father didn't say much at the dinner table, but every time he chatted with Jiang Zhi, he could bring up some essential points. Jiang Zhi enjoyed the meal very much.

After dinner, Ms. Zhou took Jiang Zhi on a tour of the old house, and only reluctantly let the two leave very late.

On the way back, Ling Jingyuan reached out and held Jiang Zhi's hand without saying anything, but the smile on his lips never disappeared.

Jiang Zhi looked down at their tightly clasped hands and smiled.

She thought she should get closer to Ling Jingyuan.

Love and marriage may not be as terrible as she thought.

It's okay as long as you meet the right person.

*

Zhou Siye Apartment.

study.

Zhou Siye opened the drawer and took out a black velvet box. He gently opened it and looked at the diamond ring inside, his dark eyes filled with deep emotion.

Lin Li's birthday is coming soon. After his birthday, Lin Li will be twenty-eight years old, and he doesn't want to wait any longer.

Thinking of this, he put away the brocade box, got up, and went into the kitchen.

He took out his phone, opened recipes and videos, and started practicing. He wanted to cook a meal for Lin Li on her birthday.

This is a challenge for Zhou Siye, whose cooking skills are only average.

The food in the pot was poured out again and again, and the trash can was full of failed attempts at practice.

Zhou Siye, dressed in black, with a dark face, tasted the food he had cooked, and his face darkened even more. He threw it away and started over again.

Finally, Lin Li's birthday arrived.

Jiang Zhi was away on a business trip, while Shen Yutong stayed home to rest during her pregnancy.

Early in the morning, the two sent Lin Li a New Year's greeting in the group chat. Lin Li smiled and replied to them before putting away her phone and going to work.

During lunch, she received a call from her parents.

Lin Li felt a warmth in her heart and talked to her parents on the phone for a long time before hanging up.

But today, Zhou Siye remained completely still, just like usual.

Lin Li felt a little disappointed, but she continued working as usual as if nothing had happened.

At the end of the workday, she glanced at the CEO's office, which was already dark, with deep disappointment in her eyes, then turned off her computer and went home.

Lin Li opened and closed the door.

She had just put her bag down when she was pulled into a warm embrace.

Happy birthday, Lin Li.

Let's get married.