A whirlwind marriage: The real heiress marries a warlord.

Qin Yan later felt dizzy and went limp in Cheng Tianxun's arms.

She didn't mean to criticize Cheng Tianxun for not being strong enough.

There are different kinds of strength.

Cheng Tianxun practiced martial arts from a young age and later attended a martial arts academy. He possessed both strength and skill, so it was impossible for him to look like a wall.

Liu Jinyao's body was indeed very imposing and domineering, and he could easily crush those weaker than him without much effort. However, when he encountered someone who was also strong but agile, his tough muscles seemed rigid.

Cheng Tianxun is the best in every aspect, and there are no obvious shortcomings when combined.

"...Qin Yan, don't be afraid of him." Cheng Tianxun hugged him. "We can kill him. If he dares to hit you, I'll skin him alive."

He added, "I overlooked these things at the time."

Qin Yan's voice was a little hoarse and exceptionally soft, making it sound very tender in the early summer night, as if it were imbued with the fragrance of gardenias: "Back then, we weren't married yet."

"I didn't ask you about the cause of your conflict with Liu Jinyao afterwards. I just assumed you acted impulsively, which was also my fault," Cheng Tianxun said.

He shuddered as he recalled the things he had said to Qin Yan before and his nonchalant attitude.

He almost missed her.

I wonder if it's too late to make amends now?

"Who would take the blame for something they didn't do themselves?" Qin Yan said.

Cheng Tianxun then thought of Lan Changming.

He asked, "Lan Changming heard you were in the police station, didn't he avenge you?"

"No," Qin Yan said.

Cheng Tianxun gritted his teeth: "We'll go to the Lan family tomorrow."

Qin Yan: "Didn't you say you'd take me horseback riding tomorrow and dancing the day after? If you change your plans, I still have to go to the newspaper office tomorrow..."

"Qin Yan, are you running away?"

"I've told you before, I'm not a saint, I get angry too," Qin Yan said. "But anger affects my judgment and makes me lose my composure, so I deliberately distance myself from them. You're right, I really don't want to go to the Lan family right now."

You said you'd take me out, and I'm really looking forward to it. I like to think about happy things. When I'm sure I'm at peace, I'll go with you.

Fearing that Cheng Tianxun wouldn't believe her and would think she was making excuses, she said, "At most three months."

He added, "Liu Jinyao is back. I need to remain absolutely silent to avoid making a mistake. The Lan family matter can wait."

Cheng Tianxun: "Then I'll beat up Lan Changming another day."

Qin Yan looked at him quietly: "Why make more enemies at this time?"

Cheng Tianxun hugged her tightly: "I feel sorry for you."

"I've received a lot," Qin Yan said.

Qin Yan was surprised to realize how late it was when the clock struck twice.

Cheng Tianxun said, "You're not going to work tomorrow, what's the rush?"

Qin Yan: "..."

The next day, I slept until the sun was high in the sky.

After washing up, it was almost 11 a.m. After lunch, I took a short walk and then went horseback riding in the suburbs.

After riding two laps, Qin Yan didn't want to ride anymore.

"What's wrong?"

"My waist and legs are a bit sore and weak, and I can't muster any strength," Qin Yan said.

Cheng Tianxun tried to hold back, but couldn't help being a little smug.

Qin Yan didn't bother with him.

They sat at the riding stable for a while, drinking some beverages and watching the horse races.

I didn't get back to the city until late afternoon.

That evening, Qin Yan treated Cheng Tianxun to Western food at a restaurant.

Cheng Tianxun couldn't get used to the food.

Qin Yan said, "The taste is really just so-so. Let's have soup noodles tomorrow morning."

"You don't like soup noodles."

Qin Yan earnestly argued with him: "I just don't like egg noodle soup. But I love eggs, and I like the soup."

"What's the difference?"

"I love stewed tofu, but I don't like fried tofu," Qin Yan said.

Cheng Tianxun chuckled: "You're quite difficult to raise."

"Um."

That's settled then.

Cheng Tianxun only thought about being intimate with Qin Yan and didn't care about anything else.

It was another hassle when I got home that night.

The couple overslept again the next day.

The soup noodles were light and refreshing, which Qin Yan quite liked; Cheng Tianxun also finished his meal.

"We're going out tonight, what should we do this morning?" Cheng Tianxun asked. "Would you like me to go shopping with you at the foreign trading companies?"

Qin Yan: "What do you want to buy?"

"If you don't want to, just wander around."

Qin Yan: "..."

In the end, they did nothing; the couple simply took a walk and strolled around the park nearby. The sunlight got a bit hot, so they deliberately moved to the shade of the trees.

It's quite cool under the shade of the trees.

He intended to continue doing nothing, but his subordinates came looking for Cheng Tianxun. There was something going on at the military government, so he went back to reply to the military governor.

After a brief phone call, Cheng Tianxun said he needed to go to the military government.

The warlord hurriedly ordered him to inquire about the docks at the Suzhou garrison. When he arrived, he was treated with utmost care and given a check.

"It's your birthday today, this is a gift I've prepared for you," the warlord said.

Cheng Tianxun: "..."

He gave a perfunctory thank you.

On his way back, he thought, "I accidentally ate a bowl of noodles this morning, so I'll just consider it a longevity noodle."

His mother said she would prepare clothes and shoes for him, but he said he didn't need them, so his mother really didn't send them.

The warlord, however, remembered it.

Cheng Tianxun was thinking of telling Qin Yan so he could get some benefits from her.

Even a small gift?

But he didn't want to make a fuss, fearing that if Qin Yan heard about it, he would be reminded of his past.

Cheng Tianxun planned to tell her tomorrow and ask her to give him a gift; tonight they were going to Xiang Cenyan's private residence to dance.

This can also be given as a gift.

Cheng Tianxun couldn't help but feel pleased with himself as he thought about it, and he was very happy on his way back.

Qin Yan was getting ready at home.

She changed into a silver-red cheongsam, her hair was tied up, and she wore gold jewelry, looking incredibly elegant and warmer than usual.

"...Going to such lengths?" Cheng Tianxun's heart stirred slightly, suspecting that his mother had told Qin Yan that Qin Yan was preparing to celebrate for him in advance.

He asked tentatively.

Qin Yan said, "Lin Zi specifically instructed us to dress up properly, otherwise she won't let us play together later."

He added, "Neither of us understands how to play."

Cheng Tianxun: "Do I need to change my clothes?"

"She didn't ask you anything. Just make sure you're dressed neatly and cleanly."

Cheng Tianxun: "..."

Xiang Cenyan's private residence was bustling with activity. Xiang Linchuan and Xiang Linzi had brought a large group of people, some of whom Cheng Tianxun recognized.

Ling Manyun actually came too, which is something she usually hates in crowded places; and Qin Yao was with her.

After the training exercise in Yicheng concluded, Qin Yao did not lead his troops back to Guangzhou; instead, he stayed behind, a decision that Governor Cheng agreed to.

Cheng Tianxun knew this, but he didn't like him.

The room was filled with men and women, noisy and bustling, but Cheng Tianxun found it unpleasant. He preferred to eat alone with Qin Yan.

Even if it's a bad Western meal.

After a lively scene, a band was prepared on the other side.

Qin Yan took out a pocket watch and hung it on the pocket of his vest. The watch chain was gold, gleaming brightly.

"Quite expensive," Cheng Tianxun joked.

It matches her jewelry perfectly.

Qin Yan: "Let's decorate it a bit, so your dress doesn't look too plain and unattractive."

When did you start preparing?

"A pocket watch? I've been preparing this for a long time," Qin Yan said. "Last time, to please you, I published a notice in the newspaper to congratulate us on our 421st day of marriage. Knowing that it's your birthday today, I prepared this gift for you."

Cheng Tianxun was stunned.

He seemed incredulous: "You remember?"

"I'm not senile," Qin Yan said. "Why wouldn't I remember what I wrote in the newspaper?"

Cheng Tianxun looked around, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "This isn't a dance party organized by Lin Zi, is it yours?"

"Um."

"Was what we ate this morning really longevity noodles?" he asked.

Qin Yan: "Didn't you notice?"

"I didn't think about it when I was eating it. By the time I realized it, I had bitten the noodles several times, and I really couldn't tell if it was a single noodle," he said.

Qin Yan: "It's longevity noodles. Tianxun, congratulations on turning another year older."

Cheng Tianxun was overwhelmed with emotion and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"You're just giving me a pocket watch?" he asked, deliberately picking a fight.

Qin Yan: "There's a surprise inside the pocket watch. Open it and take a look."