Shen Ning hesitated and looked to Qin Yuheng. "Where do you think it will hurt less?"
"You are afraid of pain, yet you want it?" He glanced at the tattoo artist standing behind her. "On her arms."
The tattoo artist nodded in agreement.
His colleague turned to Qin Yuheng. "Sir, where would you like yours?"
Without hesitation, Qin Yuheng unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his well-defined chest. "On my chest," he said firmly.
Shen Ning's brows furrowed. "Why on the chest? Isn't it more painful there?"
Qin Yuheng shook his head calmly. "I'm not afraid of pain. Let's get it done quickly."
After the session, Shen Ning admired her fresh tattoo before her gaze shifted to Qin Yuheng's. Her lips curled into a smile as she noticed the details -two albatrosses, below with an elegant engraved: YloveN.
He leaned closer, his voice low and steady. "Mrs. Qin, albatrosses don't break up. That means you're bound to me for a lifetime."
Feigning distress, Shen Ning gasped dramatically. "Really? Is there still time? Can I reconsider?"
His lips twitched in amusement, his voice dropping an octave. "Reconsider? Come," he said, taking her hand and leaning in with a devilish glint in his eyes. "I'll show you in bed if reconsidering is even an option."
Shen Ning's face flushed, her playful retort dying on her lips as he pulled her closer, his smirk deepening.
After paying for the tattoos, they left the studio.
Later, they stopped at a 24-hour convenience store. Qin Yuheng turned to her. "Wait here," he said and walked inside.
When he came back, he was holding a small bag.
"Let's go," he said, taking her hand and walking back to the resort.
Shen Ning glanced at the bag but didn't ask. She already had a good idea of what he'd bought.
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In the resort, they had their dinner then went to bed after washing up.
Qin Yuheng's upper body was bare and Shen Ning could see the outline of his tattoo.
They fell asleep soon after, wrapped in each other's embrace.
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The next two days, they explored the city, visiting various tourist spots. From the historical landmarks to bustling markets, and Qin Yuheng's usually stoic demeanor softened as he indulged her whims, capturing each memory in his mind.
They walked hand in hand through ancient squares, tasted local delicacies, and admired breathtaking views of Venice.
By the end of their adventures, the days, they had turned into cherished memories. They stuck together almost all the time.
On the afternoon before their return, Shen Ning lay on the bed, her head resting on Qin Yuheng's lap as his fingers gently massaged her scalp.
"The room next to us—do you remember the couple?" she asked, her voice soft.
Resting her head on his lap. On the bed. Shen Ning said, "The room next to us, do you remember the couple?"
"Yes," he replied.
"Her husband went out, so the wife invited me there?"
"Hmm?"
"She needed a little help in something."
"What kind of help?"
Shen Ning sat up, lifting his chin slightly, eyeing him. "That's women's talk! You want to know about another woman's business?"
Qin Yuheng's lips twitched in amusement. "Alright, go. Just don't take too long."
As she slipped off the bed to leave, he leaned back, his expression turning contemplative. While she was gone, he had time to decide whether to proceed with that idea or not...
She turned back before closing the bedroom door. "You can take a nap."
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Half an hour later, Qin Yuheng noticed Shen Ning hadn't returned.
After a moment of contemplation, he rose from the bed and opened the drawer, pulling out an item he'd been considering.
At that time, Shen Ning also came back, she thought he was alseep, so she walked quietly. Opened the door slightly, she widened her eyes in disbelief, when she he saw doing something she never imagined.
She never thought he would try to deceive her like this!
She quietly stepped back and left the room. After some time, she grabbed her purse and walked out of the resort.
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When Shen Ning returned an hour later, Qin Yuheng glanced at her casually. "You're back so late?" he asked, pouting in an attempt to act cute.
"Yeah." She paid no heed to his drama.
That night, both of them were unusually quite.
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The next evening, they arrived at the airport.
Once seated on the plane, Qin Yuheng leaned over, his gaze fixed on Shen Ning. "What's wrong?"
Shen Ning looked at him in confusion. "What?"
"You've been so quiet today."
Shen Ning shook her head. "Nothing."
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When they finally returned home, it was already morning the next day.
Shen Ning helped him carry the bags while he took charge of the suitcase.
She unlocked the door with her fingerprint, stepping inside. Aunt Rong must have already left after cleaning the house.
They made their way to the bedroom, Shen Ning setting the bags on the sofa before lying down on the bed.
"Are you going to the company today?" she asked, her voice soft.
Qin Yuheng replied without hesitation, "No. Not today."
"Hmm," she murmured, closing her eyes. She unknowingly fell asleep.
When Shen Ning woke up, it was already dark outside. She turned around and saw Qin Yuheng sleeping beside her.
Sensing her movement, he opened his eyes. "You're awake? Go, take a bath. You haven't eaten anything yet."
"You didn't eat?" she asked.
"Waiting for you. I'll cook something, come fast." He got up from the bed, tightening the belt around his robe before heading out.
She watched him leave, her mind in turmoil. If you're so good to me, then why are you doing this?