Diary of Getting Rich Quick in the South

My mind went completely blank.

Guo Qingqing slowly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling.

In this enchanting atmosphere, my heart was beating faster and faster, and my consciousness was becoming somewhat blurred.

She lowered her head slightly, inching closer to the red lips in front of her.

The moment their lips lightly touched, I felt as if I heard the sound of two hearts colliding.

Logically speaking, I shouldn't be nervous, but at this moment I'm so nervous that my scalp is sweating.

I've kissed Zhang Dongting many times, but the feeling I get from the two of them is different.

Zhang Dongting's kiss was passionate and wild, like a spirited horse.

Guo Qingqing's kiss, however, was timid and soft, like a flower bud just sprouting in early spring.

Awkward and reserved, yet sweet and gentle.

It took me a long time to separate from Guo Qingqing.

Her face was beyond red; it felt so hot it could boil an egg.

"I...I'm sorry, Qingqing, I...I..."

I was rambling and wanted to apologize.

But Guo Qingqing covered my mouth with her hand, gently shook her head, her gaze shy yet bolder than ever before.

"Brother Chen, I like you! I've been smitten since the first time I saw you. If you ask me what I like, I can't really explain it myself, but I know very well in my heart that I like you. Will you... will you be my boyfriend?"

This is the first time in my life I've ever been confessed to.

She's a pretty girl.

My body trembled with excitement: "Actually, I like you too, but I don't dare to confess. My family is from the countryside and we're not well-off. I just finished my internship and I'm still a poor guy. I'm afraid I can't give you a future."

Guo Qingqing didn't care and gently shook her head: "Brother Chen, I like you not because of your status, but because of you as a person. We can work hard together if we don't have money. I believe we'll have bread and milk."

What a wonderful girl.

I wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed her red lips again.

Guo Qingqing also hugged my neck, responding with a youthful yet passionate enthusiasm.

But when I slipped my hand inside her clothes, it was grabbed.

Guo Qingqing shook her head shyly and said timidly, "Brother Chen, could you... could you give me some time? This is too fast, I can't accept it."

Although I was already furious, seeing the fear and helplessness in Guo Qingqing's eyes, I took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed my anger, and gently ruffled her hair.

"It's my fault. Let's continue when you're ready."

"Hate!"

Guo Qingqing shyly raised her hand and patted me, then happily took my arm, rested her head on my shoulder, and looked up into my eyes.

"Brother Chen, am I your girlfriend now?"

I flicked her nose: "Still calling me Brother Chen?"

Guo Qingqing lowered her head shyly, looking at her toes, and softly called out, "Darling."

I enjoyed this meal immensely, feeding each other bite by bite with Guo Qingqing.

While I was eating, she told me funny stories about school and work.

I also told her about what happened at the company.

As for Zhang Dongting, I subconsciously and deliberately ignored her.

That evening, I wanted Guo Qingqing to stay the night, but she said she was afraid she wouldn't be able to control herself.

"Baby, you don't know, when I was snuggling in your arms watching TV after dinner, I almost gave myself to you, but I was afraid, afraid that you wouldn't cherish it after you got it. Can you understand me?"

What can I say?

What do you mean I understand? Why are you pretending to be such a pure and innocent person?

You're not afraid that I'll find out the membrane is gone, and you're not willing to give it to me until it's repaired, are you?

If I told her, she'd probably slap me hard twice.

I pinched her cheek and said in a serious tone, "Do you really think your man is the kind of animal who only thinks with his lower body? I've said it before, I won't touch you until you're ready."

Guo Qingqing stood on tiptoe and gave me a quick kiss on the lips.

"You're the best baby, here's a kiss for you."

……

During this period, I didn't go to work because of an arm injury, and I spent all my time with Guo Qingqing.

Now, what I look forward to most every day is Guo Qingqing getting off work, and then we cook together.

After dinner, we went for a walk hand in hand.

After dropping her off at home, I couldn't wait to start a video chat.

We always chat until the wee hours of the morning.

Even though it was almost time to sleep, Guo Qingqing wouldn't let me hang up the phone, saying that she felt safer falling asleep while hearing my voice.

Looking at the sleeping girl on the other end of the phone, I secretly vowed that I would treat her well for the rest of my life.

After dinner, we lay down on the sofa.

Guo Qingqing hugged my waist and gently nuzzled her head against my chest.

"Honey, we've been together for so long, when are you planning to introduce me to your family?"

I thought about it for a moment and said, "My mom lives in the countryside. My stepfather is sick and she can't leave. It's too far for us to go back; it would take more than ten hours by train. I'll take you back when you have your annual leave. My mom will definitely be very happy to see you."

"Um!"

Guo Qingqing nodded vigorously, blinked, and asked, "What about your sister? Didn't you say you'd take me to meet her? I was in such a rush at the job market last time that I didn't get a proper chance to say hello to her."

I know she was referring to Zhang Dongting.

For a moment I didn't know how to answer.

Taking your current girlfriend to meet your lover?

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?" Guo Qingqing asked, puzzled, when I didn't speak.

I shook my head, trying to clear my mind of those jumbled thoughts, and forced a smile.

"No, it's just that my sister is away on a business trip and hasn't come back yet. If you'd like to meet her, I can take you to meet my cousin's wife."

Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've seen Su Wan.

We've only chatted a few times on WeChat, and I know she's been quite busy with work lately.

Many times, we're chatting one second, and the next second they're busy, and when they're busy, it takes them more than an hour to reply to me.

Gradually, we chatted less, and knowing she was busy, I didn't bother her.

"Honey, it's a deal, you can't lie to me this time!" Guo Qingqing wrinkled her nose unhappily.

I leaned down and kissed her on the cheek, patting my chest to assure her, "Don't worry, Sister Wan is very busy this month. I'll take you to see her at the end of the month."

Afraid she would ask more questions, I quickly changed the subject: "By the way, can you stay here tonight?"

Guo Qingqing blushed and pinched my waist: "What are you doing? Are you trying to do something bad?"

I nuzzled her forehead with my head: "What do you mean by bad? I just wanted to watch the sunrise with you."

Guo Qingqing pinched me again: "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You promised me that you wouldn't touch me until I've made up my mind."

I gave a disappointed "oh".

"Okay, okay, don't be angry!"

Guo Qingqing cupped my face in her hands and said shyly, "Then I'll stay tonight. You can't do anything bad, at most, at most..."

Seeing her bright red lips, I excitedly hugged her tightly.

Although it didn't meet expectations, isn't this still progress?

If we've had this experience, how far away is the next one?

Just as I was carefully guiding this lost lamb toward the right path in life, the doorknob suddenly clicked.

The door was pushed open.

I was jolted awake, and Guo Qingqing also looked up abruptly, her confusion replaced by terror.

Zhang Dongting rented this house for me, and only the two of us have the key.

The next second, a warm voice rang out.

"My little man, your sister is back. Did you miss her?"