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

Perhaps it was outdoors, or perhaps there was no one around, or perhaps Jiang Zhi realized her feelings for Ling Jingyuan.

She was less restrained and shy this time, and she took the initiative to boldly cooperate with Ling Jingyuan.

Jiang Zhi's initiative was almost an addictive drug for Ling Jingyuan.

This woman, even if she did nothing, would excite and fascinate him. But now that Jiang Zhi has become proactive, Ling Jingyuan feels like he's going crazy.

That night, the two of them found perfect harmony of body and soul in the hot spring pool, on the tatami mats, and in the bathroom.

In the end, Jiang Zhi was so exhausted that she couldn't even move her fingers.

Ling Jingyuan was extremely satisfied tonight.

He carried her into the bathroom, placed her in the bathtub, and carefully and reverently washed Jiang Zhi. Then he dressed her in a bathrobe and carried her out of the bathroom.

He gently placed her on the soft couch, lowered his head, and kissed her forehead tenderly. Jiang Zhi was too tired.

She fell into a deep sleep within minutes.

Seeing this, Ling Jingyuan's dark eyes were filled with deep affection. He hugged Jiang Zhi in his arms, his heart filled with countless emotions.

Jiang Zhi has fallen in love with him!

Then can he start making arrangements for the two of them?

Does she still have any objections to marriage now?

If he proposes to her now, will she say yes?

Or is it still not entirely acceptable to you?

Ling Jingyuan kissed Jiang Zhi's forehead tenderly, but he really wanted to marry her.

He wanted to give her a home, and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her as her partner.

Ling Jingyuan raised his hand and turned off the light, plunging the room into darkness instantly.

In the darkness, Ling Jingyuan's dark eyes flickered slightly, and he slowly closed them, holding the person close as he fell into a deep sleep.

Warm sunlight streamed through the large floor-to-ceiling windows and fell onto the tatami mats.

Jiang Zhi slowly opened her eyes, momentarily dazed.

She slept so soundly and deeply that she didn't even turn over in bed all night; she was really fast asleep.

Good morning, Jiang Zhi.

A deep, slightly hoarse, and languid voice came from beside Jiang Zhi. When Jiang Zhi looked up, she saw Ling Jingyuan's face, which was still stunning no matter how many times she looked at it.

The man looked at her with a refreshed expression, his eyes and brows radiating a dazzling spring-like glow.

Infected by Ling Jingyuan's smile, Jiang Zhi couldn't help but smile gently as well, and softly parted her lips, "Ling Jingyuan, good morning."

Upon hearing this, Ling Jingyuan's smile widened, and he couldn't help but gently kiss Jiang Zhi's forehead.

"Do you want to get up? Or lie down a little longer?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi moved her body slightly, only to find it sore and weak. Her face flushed slightly as she thought of their passionate encounter the night before. Jiang Zhi gently rubbed her aching back.

"I want to get up. What time is it?"

Ling Jingyuan chuckled softly upon hearing this, his dark gaze sweeping over Jiang Zhi before he curled his lips into a smile.

"Honey, are you sure you don't want to rest a little longer? You worked so hard last night."

Jiang Zhi's face burned even hotter.

Ling Jingyuan looked at Jiang Zhi's delicate and innocent face, which was flushed with a charming blush, and he swallowed slightly.

The man leaned close and whispered in Jiang Zhi's ear, "Baby, you were amazing last night, I loved it."

Jiang Zhi's face instantly turned bright red; she wasn't used to communicating with him in broad daylight.

"Ling Jing... Yuan, stop... saying it."

Seeing Jiang Zhi like this, Ling Jingyuan couldn't help but laugh.

He seemed genuinely happy, his chest heaving.

No matter what Jiang Zhi is like, he loves her dearly. Just because she is Jiang Zhi, he loves her as long as she is.

Jiang Zhi was held tightly in the man's arms, her face flushed, and she leaned against his chest like a quail.

Oh well, let him laugh if he wants.

Sooner or later, she would turn the tables and take control of the family fortune. Jiang Zhi decided to take some time to seek advice from her friend on how to gain the upper hand.

Ling Jingyuan laughed for a while, then picked the person up and got out of bed.

After the two finished getting ready, it was just lunchtime. A servant brought them lunch, and after they finished eating, Ling Jingyuan looked at Jiang Zhi and couldn't help but ask.

"After dinner, would you like to rest in your room, or go for a walk?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi replied almost without hesitation, "Let's go for a walk."

She didn't want to stay in the room with Ling Jingyuan anymore, otherwise she would only be bullied by him again and wouldn't be able to leave the room.

Ling Jingyuan was not surprised by Jiang Zhi's answer, but he glanced at Jiang Zhi meaningfully and the corner of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Great! There's a small hill behind the hot spring. The weather's nice today, shall we go hiking to watch the sunset?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi immediately nodded, "Okay, let's go hiking to watch the sunset."

Ling Jingyuan chuckled softly and looked deeply at Jiang Zhi, seeing through her little scheme.

Ling Jingyuan made a phone call and asked someone to prepare some snacks and a thermos filled with warm water, which he put in a backpack.

He carried his bag and took Jiang Zhi's hand as they went out the door.

The two strolled slowly, climbing the small hill behind the hot spring at a leisurely pace. Fearing Jiang Zhi might tire herself out, Ling Jingyuan even carried her on his back for a while.

Jiang Zhi lay on Ling Jingyuan's back, and her nose suddenly became a little wet.

In her entire life, apart from her mother and maternal grandparents when she was little, no one else has ever carried her like this.

Her biological father didn't really like her from a young age and wasn't close to her at all. He seemed to dislike her as his daughter and rarely had any warm, parent-child time with her.

The three people who were the best to her in her life left her one by one, leaving her all alone in this world.

In fact, she has struggled and hesitated over the years about whether her life has any value.

However, the love from her mother and grandparents supported her and made her strong.

She had originally closed herself off and was prepared to be alone for life, but she changed after meeting Ling Jingyuan.

Ling Jingyuan made her feel the beauty of love and the warmth of family affection.

It turns out that whether it's love, marriage, or family, as long as you meet the right person, these are all wonderful things.

"Boyfriend, thank you."

Jiang Zhi hugged Ling Jingyuan's neck tightly and whispered softly in his ear. Upon hearing this, Ling Jingyuan stopped and turned to look at Jiang Zhi.

"Thank you, girlfriend."

They smiled at each other, and a deep affection filled their hearts.

For the second half of the journey, the two held hands, taking one step at a time, as if they were walking the path ahead of them.

With you by my side, every step of my life is a beautiful journey.

The two strolled around like they were taking a walk, and by the time they reached the mountaintop it was almost four o'clock.

After resting for a while and drinking some water, Ling Jingyuan hugged Jiang Zhi from behind and rested his head on Jiang Zhi's head. The two looked into the distance and watched the setting sun slowly sink.

Neither of them spoke; they simply wanted to cherish this warm moment.

After watching the sunset, the two descended the mountain.

That night, Ling Jingyuan didn't bother Jiang Zhi anymore.

After all, her health was the priority, so the two simply soaked in the hot spring for a while, and then Ling Jingyuan carried her back to the room. He found a sci-fi movie that Jiang Zhi liked, and he pulled her into his arms as they watched the movie together in a warm and cozy atmosphere.

With no work and no one to bother them, it was a completely relaxing date for just the two of them.

Both of them wanted to enjoy this time and cherished it.

the next day.

The two woke up naturally, had breakfast, tidied up, and then Ling Jingyuan drove Jiang Zhi away from the hot spring resort.

"Yutong, are you home? We're coming over now."

In the car, Jiang Zhi made a phone call to Shen Yutong.

"Oh, you're back? I'm home, come on over."

Jiang Zhi smiled gently upon hearing this, "Okay, see you later."

Shen Yutong: "Okay, see you later, my darling."

Shen Yutong and Fu Libai's family.

Shen Yutong saw Jiang Zhi smiling as she pulled someone into the living room; the two women immediately abandoned their men upon meeting.

Fu Libai glanced at his wife's helpless yet doting expression, then looked at Ling Jingyan and smiled faintly.

"Shall we go sit in the study?"

Ling Jingyuan nodded, glanced at Jiang Zhi who was smiling gently on the sofa, slowly withdrew his gaze, and followed Fu Libai to the study.

study.

Fu Libai glanced at the marks on Ling Jingyuan's neck with a smile and couldn't help but ask with a laugh, "When are you planning to propose?"