Yan Liang hadn't slept this deeply in a long time. As she slowly opened her eyes, the sight before her and the sensation on her body made her breath catch.
Did she actually fall asleep?
And she didn't have any episodes last night?
But she couldn't really focus on those thoughts right now.
In the warm, downy comforter, Yan Liang felt a familiar large hand wrapped around her slim waist under her nightgown.
Their skin was touching directly, without any barriers.
The familiar scent surrounding her was Qin Jiang's.
She was so thrilled she barely dared to move.
She was afraid this was just a dream.
That if she woke up, she'd see Qin Jiang once again curled up at the edge of the bed, cold and distant, facing away from her.
But just then, Qin Jiang moved.
The hand around her waist began to slowly slide upward, almost as if it had a mind of its own...
Yan Liang: "..."
Just like any other man, Qin Jiang's true nature came out after getting married.
But the two of them were so close, practically fused together, that there was no way he couldn't feel that her once soft and relaxed body was now tense—clearly, she was awake.
On purpose, Qin Jiang reached out his other hand, letting his fingertips glide across Yan Liang's pale cheek, then down to her slender swan-like neck. The roughness of his fingers contrasted with the softness of her skin, as if he was savoring it or…pleasing her.
"Yan Yan, does it tickle?" Qin Jiang's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.
What Yan Liang didn't know was that he'd barely slept all night, just watching her as she peacefully slept in his arms.
Asleep, Yan Liang was like a harmless little kitten, snuggling closer to him, guided by his scent as if on autopilot.
And she'd been pretty bold, too, wrapping her arms around his waist and even sneaking her hands under his shirt to run them over his abs, doing whatever she pleased.
He had to muster all the self-control he had to not wake her up.
It had been so long since his Yan Yan had slept so soundly. He didn't have the heart to disturb her sweet dreams.
But…her hands were like little snakes.
She seemed so familiar with his scent that she completely let her guard down and started playing around.
She had him out of breath.
Qin Jiang had no choice but to firmly hold his mischievous wife close, guiding her hands around his waist and onto his back to keep her from crossing his last line of defense.
In the dead of night, he quietly watched Yan Liang's peaceful sleeping face.
She looked so pure and innocent when she let her guard down, making him feel so protective of her.
None of that cold-blooded, ruthless demeanor from the daytime was there.
Qin Jiang couldn't help but feel quietly content with this moment of happiness.
In his past life, he must have been blind as a bat to have chased after that trash, Bai Chuchu, and let such a beautiful, yandere goddess like this slip away!
Right now, though, Yan Liang's eyes opened, and there was a hint of timidity in them, as if she was afraid that waking up in his arms would get her thrown out or kicked away.
This yandere CEO, who held life and death power in the business world, seemed to regard him as her entire world!
As a man, Qin Jiang couldn't help but feel a bit proud.
But he knew this wasn't right.
Yan Liang acted this way because she was scared of losing him.
He should be giving her more security, not taking pride in this.
"…A little bit."
Qin Jiang gently massaged Yan Liang's delicate neck and purposely tickled her, trying to lighten the mood.
He was subtly hinting that it was time for Yan Liang to get up. Zhou Ning and Butler Xu were pacing anxiously outside the door.
Butler Xu, especially, had been pacing back and forth along the hallway, touching the expensive, intricate tiles on the walls and lamenting:
"Zhou, my dear friend, being ignored by the young lady feels like being an unloved concubine, left to count the floor tiles in the cold palace during lonely nights~~"
From six in the morning until noon, Old Xu was on the brink of losing his mind.
Zhou Ning: "…" Another one's gone crazy!
"Xiao Ningzi, aren't you worried?" Old Xu, changing his tone, started venting at Zhou Ning.
Zhou Ning calmly sat cross-legged by the master bedroom door: "Not at all. The young lady hasn't even had 'breakfast' yet."
"Let's wait a bit longer..."
The Yan Corporation handles a wide range of business ventures. While there aren't many projects that need Yan Liang, the top decision-maker, to make a call, the ones that do are top-secret and super urgent.
Even Zhou Ning and Butler Xu aren't allowed to access them without permission.
Not even Zhou Ning has Yan Liang's full trust.
Her heart has long been guarded with sharp spikes, ready to wound anyone who tries to get close, maybe even fatally so.
But the door to Miss Yan Liang's heart is only open for Qin Jiang.
Butler Xu: Wait, what? Breakfast at this hour?
Inside the room.
Qin Jiang started to think that his attempt to lighten the mood might've been a bit much. He was about to remind Yan Liang that she should probably get up since there was a lot of important work waiting for her.
But in the next moment, fully awake Yan Liang, now like a Medusa with her snake-like gaze, pinned him down.
Her long, dark red curls cascaded around her, giving her a mysterious, seductive aura. The silk nightgown was a little wrinkled around her waist, like a blooming poisonous flower.
Not only did she tempt her prey, but she also dominated, ready to devour.
Yan Liang couldn't hide her desire for Qin Jiang.
Whether or not he was still just playing along beside her, she was in too deep!
She'd given him everything—except her trust.
Her intense possessiveness flared, and a dark crimson gleam flashed in her eyes.
She leaned down closer to Qin Jiang, her red lips like a dew-covered hibiscus, lush and alluring.
"Jiang, I'm hungry."
Her voice was a little hoarse, but her tone carried the commanding presence of someone used to being obeyed.
"Hungry? Then let's eat…"
"Me?"
After dealing with Yan Liang's intense, erratic behavior post-rebirth, Qin Jiang had pretty much gotten over his fear of her.
He was starting to get the hang of things.
Now, with just one look from Yan Liang, he knew exactly how to handle this fierce lioness.
"Yeah."
Yan Liang pressed her lips to Qin Jiang's, like an addict drawn to a drug, or a cat that can't resist catnip—she just wanted to get closer, take over, and claim him!
Qin Jiang let her have her way for a bit, but then he decided it was time to remind her that, in some areas, he wasn't going to back down!
Two hours later.
Qin Jiang walked out of the bathroom with slightly trembling legs, cursing himself for his "iron man" attitude. If he hadn't been so drained by Qin Yun taking so much blood, he wouldn't be this worn out.
Looks like he needs to keep up with his training.
And definitely needs to replenish his energy.
As he stepped out of the bathroom, Yan Liang was already dressed and sitting at her vanity, finishing her look. She didn't need much makeup to look stunning, but with a touch of professional makeup, she had a sharper, more refined beauty.
Finally, the master bedroom door opened at 2 PM.
Yan Liang stepped out, looking refreshed and glowing, her red lips curved into a smile she couldn't suppress.
She looked like a flower bud, full of nutrients, ready to burst into bloom at any moment.
The oppressive, gloomy atmosphere that had long hung over Liangyue Manor finally lifted with the dawn of a new day.
Butler Xu was almost moved to tears.
"Oh my god, the young miss hasn't smiled like this in forever."
And then, the master bedroom door creaked open again.
Qin Jiang, a man in his prime, staggered out, looking pale and drained?
He looked like he was seriously low on energy.
Zhou Ning passed by:
"Yeah, the young miss definitely hasn't had this much fun in a while."
Butler Xu: Huh?