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"Hey, you... stop messing around. Someone’s watching on the surveillance camera..."

Ning Ruoxi’s face immediately flushed with embarrassment.

"They wouldn’t dare watch," Ye Ling said, his eyes shifting to the camera in the corner of the room.

In some office, several people were watching the surveillance feeds. When they saw Ye Ling look their way, they silently averted their gazes and shut off the camera for his private room.

"Young Master Ye, we’ve turned off the surveillance for your private room."

A voice promptly echoed through the private room.

’I didn’t expect these guys to be so perceptive.’

The corners of Ye Ling’s mouth curved into a smile. He nodded and said, "I’ll have to reward these guys properly later."

"What are you talking about..."

Hearing the voice, Ning Ruoxi was so mortified her face burned, and she felt like she was about to die of shame.

’If they just turned the camera off now, that means it was on before! And there’s a good chance a lot of people were watching me and Ye Ling on screen...’

’And even though they can’t see anymore, they can definitely imagine what we’re doing, can’t they?’

’This is simply mortifying!’

’How am I ever going to face anyone again?’

"Good girl."

Ye Ling murmured, ruffling her hair.

His voice seemed to possess a magical quality, and Ning Ruoxi instantly stopped struggling.

The girl tilted her head back, staring blankly at the boy before her.

’It seems...’

’He’s getting more and more handsome...’

Ye Ling lowered his head slightly, his lips pressing against her vibrant red ones...

...

"Isn’t that enough?"

Only when she was starting to feel breathless did Ning Ruoxi push Ye Ling away, her face bright red as she glared at the big pervert before her.

’Hmph!’

’It’s not like I’m a sucker for his physique or anything. I just didn’t have the strength to push him away earlier, that’s all~’

"That’s enough. I’ve had my fill."

Ye Ling chuckled slyly.

He knew when to quit while he was ahead and didn’t take things any further. After all, they were still in a restaurant. Even though the camera was off and no one could see them, it still wasn’t the right place for it.

"You jerk."

Ning Ruoxi pouted, her beautiful eyes filled with playful reproach.

She suddenly realized that Ye Ling seemed to be getting bolder and bolder!

"That’s because my girl is just too cute."

Ye Ling said, a satisfied look spreading across his face.

"Hmph! You have the nerve to say that."

Ning Ruoxi shot Ye Ling a look, but despite her words, she felt a sudden surge of delight in her heart.

’Looks like I’m still pretty irresistible to him~’

At that thought, her gloominess vanished, replaced by a cheerful mood.

"Since we’re full, shall we go for a walk?"

Ye Ling took Ning Ruoxi’s hand and said with a smile.

"Okie."

Ning Ruoxi nodded obediently.

A popular pastime for young couples these days is something called "pounding the pavement." To put it simply, it just means wandering the streets together with no particular destination.

Doing it alone would be boring, of course, but it’s a completely different story when you’re with your sweetheart.

It was around seven or eight in the evening, and the streets were already bustling with pedestrians, including plenty of couples out for a post-dinner stroll.

Ye Ling held Ning Ruoxi’s hand as they walked through the bustling crowd, observing the other couples. There were some their age, some newlyweds, some in their forties and fifties, and even some with silver hair...

As he watched them, Ye Ling found himself daydreaming about the future. One day, he and Ruoxi would be just like them.

They would get married and have children. Maybe they’d even take their baby out grocery shopping. When they had free time, they could go traveling...

’Sometimes, what you want out of life is actually very simple. A peaceful, ordinary life is enough.’

’At least, that’s how it was for me.’

’As long as you’re by my side, life will always be sweet, no matter the circumstances...’

"Ruoruo, this feels so wonderful. I wish we could be like this forever."

Ye Ling said with a soft sigh, his arm around Ning Ruoxi’s waist.

"Me too."

Ning Ruoxi nodded and smiled sweetly.

She felt perfectly happy, even just walking aimlessly like this.

When they reached a large pagoda tree, Ning Ruoxi suddenly stopped walking.

"What’s wrong?"

Ye Ling paused, surprised, and turned to look at Ning Ruoxi.

"I have something for you. Want it?"

Ning Ruoxi batted her eyelashes, a sweet smile playing on her lips.

"Of course I want it. As long as it’s from you, I’ll take it."

"Okaaay, but you have to keep it safe! I’m going to check on it later!"

With that, Ning Ruoxi pulled the small, rabbit-adorned hair tie from her hair, took Ye Ling’s hand, and slipped it onto his wrist.

"A little hair tie."

Ye Ling smiled as he looked at the little rabbit on his wrist.

"Do you know why I gave this to you?"

Ning Ruoxi said, looking up at Ye Ling.

"I know. It’s so I can use it to tie up other girls’ hair later."

Ye Ling replied instantly.

"Hm?"

Hearing Ye Ling’s words, Ning Ruoxi was momentarily stunned.

And the next moment.

A flicker of indignant anger appeared in her beautiful eyes.

’This jerk! How can he be so good at ruining the atmosphere!’

’Tie other girls’ hair?’

The more she thought about it, the angrier and more wronged she felt. She stomped hard on the top of Ye Ling’s foot and, without another glance at him, turned and stormed off.

"HISS..."

Having his foot stomped on like that, Ye Ling sucked in a sharp breath.

"Jeez, this girl can’t take a joke."

Ye Ling muttered to himself, watching her retreating back before hurrying to catch up.

"Don’t follow me. Go find your other girls."

Ning Ruoxi huffed when she heard his footsteps approaching.

"But you’re my girl."

Ye Ling reached out to wrap his arm around her waist, but she slapped his hand away.

"Hmph! That’s not what you said a moment ago."

Ning Ruoxi turned her head to glance at Ye Ling.

’What a clueless oaf!’

’He’s just the worst~’

’Figures. Men are all trash!’

"I was just kidding," Ye Ling said quickly, not daring to tease the girl any more.

At this moment.

The pecking order in their relationship was crystal clear.

Ye Ling, however, just snorted to himself. ’It’s not that I’m scared of my wife. This is love. I spoil her because I love her!’

"Then I’ll give you one more chance. Why did I put the hair tie on you?"

Ning Ruoxi pouted upon hearing his words.

Ye Ling didn’t dare to joke around anymore. ’After all, even a cornered bunny will kick, and she could be fierce!’

And so, he answered without a moment’s hesitation, "Because I’m yours."

"That’s more like it."

Ning Ruoxi mumbled, finally allowing Ye Ling to take her hand again.