Chapter 36

Chapter 36

The System Panel showed that Zou Shuqing’s Infatuation Value had reached 97.

Wang Ming’s gaze slowly drifted downward, landing on Zou Shuqing’s beautiful legs clad in sheer, nude stockings. The delicate hosiery clung tightly to the curves of her legs, tracing their smooth lines. Her fair skin was faintly visible through the thin fabric, exuding a mature, seductive charm.

As his gaze traveled up her legs, Wang Ming’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly. When his eyes reached her chest, they instantly lit up.

Sensing Wang Ming’s burning gaze, Zou Shuqing’s face flushed a deep crimson, as if she were intoxicated. Her hands unconsciously gripped her thighs, and her head dipped slightly, her long eyelashes trembling incessantly. She shifted her body slightly to the side, attempting to evade Wang Ming’s overly blunt stare.

“You… don’t look at me like that,” Zou Shuqing said, her soft voice trembling.

Wang Ming looked at Zou Shuqing’s flushed face, the desire in his eyes intensifying. He swallowed hard again, his eyes still drifting toward her chest of their own accord as he slowly raised his hand.

Noticing Wang Ming’s intent, the shyness on Zou Shuqing’s face instantly turned into tension. She hurriedly covered her chest with both hands and shrank back.

“Don’t, Wang Ming!”

Zou Shuqing’s voice was shaking violently, her face full of unease. “We haven’t reached this stage yet!”

Wang Ming froze for a moment, his hand stopping mid-air, looking a bit lost. However, the desire in his eyes hadn’t completely faded. He pursed his lips, trying to calm himself down.

“Honey, did you put something in the food? Damn it, I just couldn’t control myself!” Wang Ming’s eyes held a hint of pleading. “I want to get closer to you-the urge is even stronger than my desire to get rich!”

Zou Shuqing bit her lip. She looked at Wang Ming, her eyes filled with both love and hesitation. Wang Ming’s feelings for her were real, but she wasn’t ready yet. Who goes all the way after only dating for a few days? It was truly embarrassing.

“I know you love me, and I’ve already shown you as much love as I can. This step is absolutely off-limits. Let’s wait a bit longer.”

Zou Shuqing took a deep breath, trying her best to keep her tone calm. “I want our relationship to progress step by step. Don’t be in such a hurry. I want to give myself to you completely when the time is more appropriate.”

The desire in Wang Ming’s heart gradually subsided.

At this moment, Zou Mengmeng must have gone to a hotel with Liu Guohua. Damn it, he couldn’t even eat the ‘food’ right in front of him. Given Zou Shuqing’s temperament, he definitely couldn’t be too forceful with her.

Normally, based on his current System rewards, he was bound to have more money than he could count in the future. If any other woman treated him like this, he would have slapped her and thrown a hundred thousand yuan in her face. But with Zou Shuqing, his love for her was growing stronger and stronger; he truly couldn’t bring himself to be rough.

What the hell? He had started this for the mission, but now he was practically losing his heart to it. ヽ(ー_ー)ノ

Seeing that Wang Ming remained silent for a long time, Zou Shuqing leaned her head gently on his shoulder, a small smile appearing on her face.

“I hope you can understand. I’m already certain that you’re the man I want to spend the rest of my life with. It’s just… I really can’t give myself to you right now.”

“I understand.”

Wang Ming nodded and gently stroked Zou Shuqing’s hair.

The two leaned against each other quietly. The movie was still playing on the TV, but their attention was no longer on the screen.

After a while, Zou Shuqing looked up at Wang Ming.

“Let’s change to something more relaxing,” Zou Shuqing said with a shy smile. “The content of that movie just now was a bit… much…”
Wang Ming picked up the remote and began flipping through the channels.

He checked the time; it was only a little past seven in the evening.

The System task specified that the all-nighter had to last from ten o’clock at night until six the next morning.

The two of them watched TV until nine o’clock. Covering her mouth with one hand, Zou Shuqing let out a yawn and slowly lifted her head from Wang Ming’s shoulder.

“I’m not used to staying up late, so I don’t know what to do. I won’t be able to keep you company for much longer.”

“What time do you usually go to bed?”

Zou Shuqing lowered her eyes slightly and said softly, “Before that night you held me while I slept, I used to go to bed at ten sharp every night. But since then… I started suffering from insomnia…

“Though my sleep has been getting better again these past few days.”

Wang Ming thought it over. The System only required him to pull an all-nighter at Zou Shuqing’s house; it didn’t stipulate that she had to stay up with him.

He said warmly, “If you want to rest, go ahead. Don’t worry about me.”

Zou Shuqing stood up. “I’m going to take a shower first.”

With that, she gracefully walked into the bathroom.

Sitting on the sofa, Wang Ming listened to the sound of the running water. His mind had long since drifted elsewhere.

He couldn’t focus on the TV at all, and his gaze drifted toward the bathroom door from time to time.

After a while, Zou Shuqing emerged in her pajamas, walking with an elegant, swaying gait. Her light makeup was gone and her hair was tied up, making her look exceptionally fresh-not at all like a woman of thirty-seven.

Seeing Wang Ming staring intently at her, a rosy blush reappeared on her cheeks. She said shyly,

“Don’t go ‘accidentally’ walking into the wrong room again tonight.”

Wang Ming snapped back to reality and hurriedly explained, “I really was drunk that day. Why won’t you believe me?”

Zou Shuqing smiled charmingly. “I’m just teasing you. I’m going to work for a bit, and then I’m heading to bed.

“Mengmeng isn’t coming back, so you can sleep in her room.”

Zou Shuqing’s home was a two-bedroom apartment. Wang Ming glanced at Zou Mengmeng’s room, his heart filled with nothing but disgust. “I’ll just sleep on the sofa.”

Zou Shuqing nodded gently. She went into her bedroom, brought out a set of blankets and a pillow, and placed them on the sofa.

Then, she walked over to her desk, sat down, and began working on her digital tablet.

Watching Zou Shuqing working so late, a wave of heartache washed over Wang Ming. How could he let his woman work so hard? He had to make sure she never had to worry about money again!

After working for half an hour, Zou Shuqing walked over to the sofa and sat down beside Wang Ming.

Her beautiful eyes shimmered with deep affection. Parting her lips, she said softly, “Since you’re being so good, let’s have a goodnight kiss.”

Wang Ming was slightly stunned. Before he could react, Zou Shuqing took the initiative to lean in. She gently closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

Wang Ming felt a surge of sweetness in his heart. This woman was slowly becoming more proactive.

He slowly reached out, cupped her cheeks in his hands, and met her lips.

Zou Shuqing’s breathing grew ragged, her nostrils flaring slightly. Her fingers instinctively gripped Wang Ming’s arms tightly.

With a soft moan, her body went limp in Wang Ming’s arms. She wrapped her arms around him, holding him close.

Her hair became slightly mussed during the embrace, releasing the faint, fresh scent of shampoo.

Zou Shuqing’s body grew softer and softer, like a pool of spring water, as she completely lost herself in the kiss.

It wasn’t until ten minutes later that the two slowly pulled apart.

Zou Shuqing’s shy eyes were hazy. Panting softly, she said in a tender voice, “Goodnight.”

Then she stood up and walked toward her bedroom with slightly unsteady steps.

“Goodnight.”

Wang Ming picked up the remote and turned down the volume.

To prevent Zou Shuqing from noticing anything suspicious, he had set his phone to silent after receiving the call from Zheng Shushuang.

He opened his phone and saw several missed calls from an unknown number.