Yuncheng rarely sees the moon, but even when it does appear, few people can truly appreciate it peacefully. Life’s various pressures have overwhelmed most adults; just living well is hard enough, so where would they find the leisure to do such things?
However, Qiu Yang used to enjoy moon-gazing in quiet environments. Her place had a large balcony where she put a chair and a small tea table. On weekends, she would occasionally sit there with her cat and read a book, but that was usually only when Tao Sixian was working overtime.
But because Shen Ningruo had pulled her to look at the moon in Xicheng, it made her somewhat “afraid” of the moon. More than a month had passed, and the psychological shadow had finally mostly dissipated, but unexpectedly, she was pulled to look at the moon again tonight.
The sky in Yuncheng was beautiful tonight, not only with the moon but also dotted with stars. Qiu Yang’s wrist occasionally lifted to her eyes, her head tilted to the side, and her other hand tightly gripped the bedsheet. Her breathing was already a mess.
She felt that Shen Ningruo was retaliating for what she did last night, which was why she was made to try new positions, why her reactions were intensified, and why she ended up with a sore back again.
Shen Ningruo, the instigator, was very satisfied with Qiu Yang’s performance. As they neared the end, she leaned over and kissed Qiu Yang’s face, coaxing her: “That phrase can also be changed to ‘calling you ‘sister’ during the day, and you calling out ‘sister’ at night,’ right?”
“Little lamb sister.”
Qiu Yang slapped Shen Ningruo’s face, trying to calm her breathing. A certain part of her was still clearly throbbing and needed some time to settle down.
Shen Ningruo then affectionately kissed Qiu Yang’s forehead, pulled up the blanket, and said softly, “Goodnight, my Little lamb.”
Their status as lovers was confirmed, and Qiu Yang had responded to her feelings more than once. This left Shen Ningruo completely satisfied; even in her dreams, she was smiling with Qiu Yang.
After all, it had to be admitted that this was almost the first time in Shen Ningruo’s life that she experienced what it felt like to have her emotions swayed by one person. Her laughter, her tears, her sadness, her happiness could all be because of one person. Looking at it this way, Shen Ningruo felt very lucky.
She met Qiu Yang not early, but definitely not late.
Their future was still very long.
Qiu Yang didn’t have nightmares tonight either. After waking up, she went back to her place with Shen Ningruo and found the little sheep doll Shen Ningruo had given her in Xicheng, which was kept in the closet.
Qiu Yang’s closet had sachets, with a sweet peach scent. The doll had been kept there for over a month, and when she took it out, she could smell a faint fragrance. Qiu Yang first took it out and smelled it, then gently squeezed it.
Shen Ningruo was currently playing with Pingzi in the living room. Qiu Yang sat on a chair, squeezed the doll, and felt a hard spot.
Her expression froze, and she pressed a button. Shen Ningruo’s pleasant voice entered her ears: “I know you won’t want to continue this kind of relationship, but if your thoughts change at all, you can contact me. My number is 198xxxx…”
This was the little sheep doll Shen Ningruo bought at a toy store that day in Xicheng after they had been drinking. Such small dolls didn’t have a recording function, but Shen Ningruo found the owner to help her record what she wanted to say.
Qiu Yang lowered her eyelashes and pressed it again. It was still the same sentence, but listening to it for the first time and the second time felt different.
The first time, she focused on what Shen Ningruo was saying, but this time, she started recalling the scene from back then.
She remembered Shen Ningruo had kissed her then, saying she couldn’t just give her the little sheep doll for free.
She remembered Shen Ningruo was still a bit tipsy, but her curved eyes were beautiful, filled with a somewhat intoxicating smile.
Qiu Yang pursed her lips. These memories flooded back, and she deeply realized how real and sincere Shen Ningruo’s previous confession to her had been.
Shen Ningruo came in from the living room, holding Pingzi. She picked up Pingzi’s paw and patted Qiu Yang’s shoulder: “What is your mom thinking about?”
“So engrossed.”
Qiu Yang looked up at her: “Why didn’t you tell me at first?”
“Tell you what?”
“Tell you that I couldn’t bear to leave you?”
Shen Ningruo sat down beside Qiu Yang, a gentle smile on her lips: “Then you definitely wouldn’t have agreed. Although we didn’t interact much, I knew what kind of person you are. It’s a good thing we met again in Yuncheng, otherwise, it would have been basically impossible for you to contact me first.”
As she spoke, she lightly tapped Qiu Yang’s forehead and brazenly demanded compensation: “You made me wait so long, Little lamb. I waited for you for two whole days, but you didn’t send a single message. I was wondering then if you had discovered the doll’s little secret, and if you had but pretended not to hear, how awkward that would be for me. It wasn’t until I met you at your company that I finally relaxed. You had no idea.”
As Qiu Yang listened to Shen Ningruo talk about these things, her lips slowly curved upwards. She felt that even though this relationship had just begun, the feeling it brought her was completely different. She found that Shen Ningruo’s eyes were full of her; she saw her own reflection in them.
This made her feel satisfied and happy. It turned out she really deserved better.
As soon as Shen Ningruo finished speaking, Qiu Yang leaned over and kissed her lips. However, this contact was very simple, just their lips touching, and then Qiu Yang pulled away.
“You stole a kiss from me.” Shen Ningruo raised an eyebrow. “According to the previous rules and regulations, you owe me a night.”
“Wasn’t that a kiss in broad daylight? How can it be considered stealing a kiss?” Even though she was used to Shen Ningruo’s shamelessness, Qiu Yang still found it a bit unbelievable.
But Shen Ningruo didn’t care about that. She patted Pingzi’s head: “I have a witness, right? Pangpang.”
Pingzi: “Meow.”
Qiu Yang: “…Whose cat are you anyway?”
Shen Ningruo protected the cat like a child: “Your person is mine, so isn’t your cat mine too?”
Qiu Yang was left speechless by her words. She stood up and placed the little sheep doll on the table, next to the Family Portrait photo frame, which made it look more harmonious.
However, unexpectedly, she was filmed again yesterday while carrying Pingzi out for a spring outing, and this time Shen Ningruo was included as well.
The video link was sent by Miao Yi. Miao Yi usually liked watching videos of cats, dogs, hamsters, and rabbits on Douyin, so she came across this one related to a cat.
The video showed Shen Ningruo sitting on a chair with a cat carrier on her front. She had her eyes closed, enjoying the sunlight, while the cat in front of her was also basking in the sun. Behind Shen Ningruo were swaying willow branches. The background music for the video was melodious and fit the scene well.
Some people recognized the cat and said it looked very similar to the cat named Pangpang that had made a “flash in the pan” appearance before, and it was the same carrier.
But more people focused their attention on the owner carrying the cat.
Wow, they had seen the owner’s shoulder last time and thought she must be very beautiful, but now that her full face was filmed, they realized she was much better looking than they had imagined.
So, under that viral video, there were many comments evaluating Shen Ningruo.
Qiu Yang: “…”
Shen Ningruo: “…”
Miao Yi had already arrived at Qiu Yang’s place. She scrolled through the comments below, then looked at Qiu Yang and Shen Ningruo, asking with some concern, “Will this have any impact on you?”
The video’s view count was still increasing, and likes and comments were pouring in.
Shen Ningruo’s brows furrowed, and her lips tightened.
The popularity of such a video was temporary and wouldn’t last long, but if her subordinates saw it, then this private side of her would forever exist in their minds.
It wasn’t really an impact, because everyone was separated by the internet. Whether the comments were nice or nasty, she didn’t care.
“No,” Shen Ningruo shook her head. “Never mind, it’s fine.”
This video was also reposted on Weibo and other platforms. Some people were asking for Shen Ningruo’s Weibo account. A portion of netizens thought Shen Ningruo was the cat’s owner and the same person from the previous video, so they conveniently directed people to Qiu Yang’s photography Weibo. Qiu Yang’s follower count started increasing again.
During the spring outing yesterday, Qiu Yang also took a few photos of Pingzi. She only posted them on Weibo after returning today. Now, netizens who came following the buzz were praising both the cat and her, some even directly saying “Hi, wife.” Qiu Yang frowned as she read this.
Who’s your wife!
She wanted to reply but held back, letting these comments sink, otherwise more people would follow suit and say “Hi, wife.”
Shen Ningruo also saw these comments. She tried to read them out, but just as she said “Hi,” Qiu Yang covered her mouth: “Don’t read it.”
“Okay.” Shen Ningruo smiled, took Qiu Yang’s hand, and kissed it.
Miao Yi watched, dumbfounded, feeling that these two really didn’t treat her as an outsider, doing such intimate actions so naturally. But honestly, the scene was very pleasing to the eye.
At least in Miao Yi’s eyes, Shen Ningruo was much better than Tao Sixian, almost at a level where she could completely outshine her in every aspect.
“Oh, right, Miaomiao.” Qiu Yang then realized Miao Yi was there. She felt a little shy, then introduced her openly, “This is my girlfriend.”
Miao Yi: “Okay, okay.”
Miao Yi said, half-laughing, half-crying, “I’m not blind, I could tell all along.”
Shen Ningruo leaned on the sofa, watching Qiu Yang’s profile, listening to Qiu Yang’s explanation: “No, we only got together last night.”
Miao Yi: “…Only got together last night?”
Qiu Yang nodded: “Yes.”
Miao Yi was genuinely stunned this time. She had previously seen Shen Ningruo hug Qiu Yang as soon as she entered the door and thought they were already together. She didn’t expect last night was the real beginning. However, this didn’t really matter, because the current Qiu Yang looked completely different from when she had just broken up.
As long as Qiu Yang was doing well, Miao Yi felt everything was good.
So Miao Yi gave them a sincere smile: “Then I wish you a hundred years of harmony and a long, lasting relationship.”
“Thank you.” Shen Ningruo immediately accepted, her eyes curved, looking completely immersed in a honey pot of happiness.
Miao Yi didn’t stay long and left first. The living room was once again just Qiu Yang and Shen Ningruo, and Pingzi the cat.
A few more minutes passed, and Shen Ningruo received a call from Yao Yao—
“Shen Ningruo!”
“I saw that video. Some people are offering a lot of money for your contact information. I really wanted to give it to them.”
Shen Ningruo: “…Try giving it to them?”
Yao Yao immediately chuckled apologetically: “How could I dare?”
“But speaking of which, even I saw this video, so your colleagues at the company probably saw it too. What are you going to do about the cold and aloof image you maintain at work?”
“It’s fine.” Shen Ningruo exhaled. “I didn’t really do anything in that video.”
Shen Ningruo maintained a distance from everyone at the company. She didn’t like to smile or talk much, and she didn’t scold people, but many were still afraid of her because she became a Director in just a few years, and her professional ability was unmatched by these people. With her powerful aura, no one dared to breathe loudly during meetings.
However, Shen Ningruo hadn’t initially intended to cultivate such an image. It was the collapse of the Shen family that made her feel it was better to be serious.
Yao Yao’s tone was relaxed: “Alright.”
The call ended there. Qiu Yang was sitting nearby, editing photos on her laptop. Shen Ningruo held her phone, watching it light up again.
It was an unknown number. Shen Ningruo frowned and pressed answer.
“Hi, wife,” a strange man’s voice said.
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