Chapter 167 Modern Era Part 7 I was up until midnight last night, and as soon as it got light, I wanted to…

The next morning, as the morning light streamed in through the curtains that hadn't been closed the night before, casting a golden glow on the disheveled sheets.

Bai woke up in the somewhat dazzling light, her consciousness not yet fully returned, the first thing she felt was the warmth and softness in her arms.

She squinted and lifted a corner of the blanket, seeing Zhong Jiuli curled up in her arms, her long, smooth hair spread across the pillow, her sleeping face peaceful, with a blush on her cheeks that hadn't faded from last night.

"Why do you like to sleep burying yourself under the covers... like a little piglet?" Bai murmured softly, his voice brimming with undisguised amusement.

She pulled her arms closer, holding the person in her arms even tighter, while her other hand caressed the faint pink marks on Zhong Jiuli's shoulder.

An unprecedented sense of satisfaction and fulfillment spread through my chest.

Bai had never felt this way before. It turns out there really is such a person who, upon waking up in the morning, can make you feel that your life is complete just by looking at her.

Zhong Jiuli seemed to sense the annoying gaze and unconsciously snuggled closer to her, saying, "It's so bright."

"Awake?" Bai Ye's voice was hoarse from the early morning.

"Hmm... sleepy~"

"Sleep a little longer, I have class today and have to go back to school." Bai pulled the woman out of the blankets again, got out of bed quietly, walked to the French windows, and closed the curtains that were slightly open.

Without the warmth of another person in the bed, Zhong Jiuli woke up completely. She opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the person who was bending down to pick up her pajamas.

"Little friend, do you know what kind of behavior this is?"

Bai paused in her dressing, then turned around and saw Zhong Jiuli lying face down on the pillow she had slept on the night before. The blanket was only draped around her waist, revealing large patches of her snow-white skin with red marks.

What's wrong with me?

"You were up until midnight last night, and now you want to just throw on your pants and leave as soon as it's light?" Zhong Jiuli looked at her meaningfully. "Isn't that a bit too much of a jerk?"

Bai chuckled, knowing that the other person was reluctant to let him leave. He returned to the bedside, leaned down, and gently kissed her lips: "Sweetie, I only took one day off. I'll pick you up from work after school, okay?"

"No." Zhong Jiuli reached out and wrapped her arms around her neck. "Take your sister to take a bath first."

"Okay, I'll carry you." Bai chuckled, pulling back the covers and picking you up. "Don't you think you're breaking character a bit..."

Her words suddenly stopped, the dark red stain on the bed sheet, completely exposed, was extremely eye-catching.

Bai froze on the spot, her gaze darting back and forth across Zhong Jiuli's face. Forgive her for her inexperience; she genuinely hadn't noticed anything last night—it was her first time.

"You...you, why didn't you say anything last night?" Her voice was a little dry.

Zhong Jiuli tightened her arms around her neck and whispered in her ear, "What good would it do to tell her? Would our little Bai perform any better because of it?"

"Ahem..." Bai coughed awkwardly, "Should it be slower, lighter, and gentler?"

Zhong Jiuli gave her a reproachful look.

"Okay, okay, I'll definitely study hard when I get back and make sure you have an even better experience next time." As Bai spoke, he carried the person into the bathroom.

When she landed, Zhong Jiuli's legs were so weak that she swayed and almost lost her balance.

Bai quickly reached out and supported her waist, leaning closer to say, "How about I help you wash?"

Feeling her aching waist, Zhong Jiuli could only hum softly in acquiescence.

In the rising steam, the scent of shower gel gradually filled the air. Bai Ye's hands, lathered with foam, traversed Bai Ye's smooth back, lingering on the hollows of his lower back.

"So smooth..." she couldn't help but sigh softly, her fingertips reluctant to leave. Seeing that Zhong Jiuli simply buried her burning cheeks in her shoulder, her tacit approval emboldened her even more.

Foamy fingertips slid down quietly, heading towards a more secluded area, but before they even got close, they were gently grasped by a wet hand.

"You little rascal..." Zhong Jiuli looked up at her, water droplets sliding down her graceful neck, forming a small, glistening puddle on her collarbone. Her skin, moistened by the moisture, glowed with an alluring blush, like a white iris covered in morning dew, blooming brilliantly in the mist.

"Hey~ I'm here." Bai smiled and leaned closer, his nose lightly brushing against her cheek, while his other hand continued to wander restlessly over her smooth skin, causing the person in his arms to tremble slightly.

"Hmm..." Zhong Jiuli's eyes darkened further as she grabbed the mischievous hand. "Stop fooling around. Aren't you going to class?"

"Actually, I'm not that fond of studying," Bai whispered in her ear. "The ancients said that the early morning is the best time to start a day, and I think the early morning is the most suitable time for exercise."

"Good girl..." Zhong Jiuli pleaded softly, her eyes flushed with a touching red, "Sister isn't made of iron. She was up so late last night, and it still hurts..."

Bai also instantly came to her senses, hurriedly withdrew her hand, her eyes filled with guilt and heartache, "I'm sorry, I forgot for a moment."

After saying this, she indeed became obedient and dutiful, carefully rinsing the foam off the other person's body, and dared not overstep her bounds in the slightest.

After rinsing him clean, Bai grabbed a large bath towel, wrapped Zhong Jiuli up completely, and carried her out of the bathroom.

She placed Zhong Jiuli in front of the vanity mirror, grabbed a hairdryer, and began drying Zhong Jiuli's hair.

Bai Ye's fingertips danced through her silky smooth hair, the touch incredibly soft, making one linger. The pleasure was probably comparable to petting a cat.

Zhong Jiuli leaned lazily against her, letting her do as she pleased.

After drying her hair, Bai Ye picked up the bottles and jars on the dressing table. Although it was her first time helping someone with skincare and her technique was a bit clumsy, her expression was exceptionally serious.

After completing her basic skincare routine, Bai asked, somewhat eagerly, "Do you want me to help you with your makeup?"

Zhong Jiuli decisively shook her head and refused: "I don't want to become the hot topic in the company today."

"Hey, you're looking down on me." Bai also curled his lip, his eyes full of indignation. "Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've still seen pigs run, right? It's just makeup, anyone with hands can do it."

"Don't get in the way. Go dry your hair. There are clothes that suit you in the dressing room." Zhong Jiuli waved her hand to shoo people away.

Bai obediently went to the side to dry her hair, then went into the dressing room. Skipping over the exquisite suits and skirts, she picked out a light gray tracksuit in the lounge area. After changing into it, she looked in the mirror and was surprised to find that the size fit perfectly.

When she came out of the dressing room dressed, Zhong Jiuli had already finished her simple makeup. She didn't wear too much makeup, just covered up the ambiguous red marks on her neck, and that was it.

She glanced at Bai Ye, who was standing not far behind her, and warned, "Next time, don't leave marks on your neck."

"Okay, I got it." Bai obediently replied, but what she was thinking about was the next time. She had been thinking about that big bathtub since last night, and she wondered if she could take a bath with Zhong Jiuli tonight.

"You'd better know." Zhong Jiuli snorted, got up and went into the dressing room, leaving Liu Bai alone in the room.

Looking at the messy bed, she felt a little embarrassed. She walked to the bedside, shook out the quilt, and covered up the various traces left by the two of them last night.

When Zhong Jiuli came out after changing her clothes, Bai Ye asked in a low voice, "I hope Auntie won't see this bed sheet?"

"No, Auntie won't go into the bedroom without my permission." Zhong Jiuli's answer dispelled her doubts.

Bai nodded: "Then I'll come and clean up tonight."

Zhong Jiuli walked downstairs with her, her eyes full of smiles: "What, little one, do you want to come again tonight?"

"Yeah, otherwise you'll call me a jerk again."

The two went downstairs, where the aunt had already set out breakfast on the dining table.

Zhong Jiuli pushed a basket of steamed buns in front of Bai Ye: "Eat quickly, and I'll take you to school after you're full."

Bai also picked up her chopsticks, took a shrimp dumpling and put it in her mouth. The moment she bit into it, the sweet and fresh juice burst out. Her eyes widened immediately. She picked up another shrimp dumpling and fed it to Zhong Jiuli's lips: "Wow, this shrimp dumpling is so fresh. Wife, you should try it."

Zhong Jiuli paused in her chopsticks, looked up at the guy across from her with his cheeks bulging from eating, and asked with a half-smile, "What did you just call me?"

"Wife," Bai repeated softly, feeling a little uneasy.

"Little Bai, I need to remind you of something." Zhong Jiuli put down her chopsticks, clasped her hands under her chin, and said, "You haven't formally pursued me, nor have you confessed your feelings, yet you want to skip all the steps and call me 'wife' right away?"

"Understood, Mr. Zhong." Bai immediately straightened his posture and presented the small steamer with both hands. "Would you like to try these shrimp dumplings? They're delicious!"

"I won't eat!" Zhong Jiuli said coldly, picking up a spoon and stirring the millet porridge in the bowl.

Bai paused slightly as he chewed, carefully observing her expression: "Are you angry?"

Zhong Jiuli looked up at her and almost laughed in exasperation at her slow reaction.

"I promise! I'll make a detailed plan to pursue you as soon as I get back to school," Bai said, raising his hand in a vow.

Just as Zhong Jiuli's expression softened, she heard her mutter softly, "Besides, didn't you tell me not to call him that? If I call him President Zhong, you'll be unhappy again."

"I told you not to shout, and you didn't. Why weren't you this obedient when I told you to stop last night?"

"That's different!" Bai retorted softly. "Although I have no experience, I've seen movies before. You absolutely can't stop at that moment!"

"Shut up!" Zhong Jiuli put down her spoon in embarrassment and annoyance. "Stop eating and go to school now."

Looking at the breakfast that was still mostly left on the table, Bai was a little reluctant to leave. She tugged at Zhong Jiuli's arm and asked, "Can I pack all of this up and take it with me? Liu Yue took care of me yesterday, and I want to take some food back to reward her."

"Auntie! Pack up all the breakfast for her."

The aunt was quick and efficient, and soon packed all the steamed dishes.

Bai Ye, carrying the packed lunchbox, followed Zhong Jiuli out of the villa.

On the way back to school, the carriage was quiet. Bai was holding her lunchbox and stole several glances at the cold and beautiful profile of the person next to her, but the person didn't even want to look at her.

Bai had no choice but to look away and close his eyes to rest.

The car quickly stopped at the school gate. Before getting out, Bai leaned close to her ear and said, "Honey, don't be angry. I'll come find you after school."

Without waiting for the other person's reaction, she jumped out of the car and ran into the school.

Zhong Jiuli watched that joyful figure disappear into the distance, and finally couldn't help but let out a faint smile.

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Beside the flower bed below the teaching building, Liu Yue opened the lunchbox she had brought and stared wide-eyed in surprise: "You've struck it rich?"

"No, it's packed from Mr. Zhong's house. Eat it while it's hot."

The two huddled together, enjoying their meal. Liu Yue asked, her voice muffled, "So, you really did spend the night at President Zhong's house last night?"

"Hmm." Bai shook his head, swallowed the food in his mouth before speaking, "The shrimp dumplings were also made by her aunt. They were super delicious. I only ate one before she sent me back to school."

"Wow, you're amazing! You've already made it to the top! That's fast, you're a role model for us all!" Liu Yue excitedly patted her shoulder.

"I haven't won anyone over yet."

Liu Yue asked, puzzled, "You've already spent the night there, how are we supposed to pursue you now?"

"Should I pursue him like a romantic relationship? Forget it, you're a single woman, you wouldn't understand anyway. I'll look up how to pursue someone online later."

"You shameless bastard, you attacked me again!" Liu Yue said angrily, taking a big bite of the shumai to vent her frustration.

After eating and drinking their fill, the two returned to the classroom and began their long and boring class.

Bai rested her chin on her hand, secretly playing with her phone under her desk. She scrolled through many posts, but in the end, she decided it would be better to start with a bouquet of flowers.

After school, Bai, carrying his lunchbox, greeted Liu Yue and rushed out of the classroom.

She first called the bar where she worked part-time to ask for a day off, and then went to the most popular flower shop in the university town.

Bai spent a long time communicating with the florist and finally chose a combination of white lilies, lisianthus, and daisies.

The color scheme is very fresh and elegant, and there are no thorns, so even if Zhong Jiuli doesn't like it and wants to hit her with flowers, it won't hurt that much.

After waiting for more than half an hour at the florist, the florist finally finished wrapping the bouquet. Bai didn't choose to have floral foam; instead, she asked them to tie it into a small, delicate bunch, the perfect size to fit in her backpack.

Holding a clean lunchbox and carrying beautiful flowers, Bai took the subway for more than an hour before arriving at the headquarters of Sanqing Group.

However, because she didn't have an appointment, she was stopped in the lobby by the receptionist. Bai also glanced at the time; it was almost closing time. Not wanting to disturb Zhong Jiuli's work, she simply sat down in the rest area, intending to wait for her wife to get off work and give her a surprise.

Meanwhile, in the CEO's office on the top floor, Zhong Jiuli glanced at her phone for the umpteenth time. According to Bai Ye's class dismissal time, he should have arrived long ago.

He still hasn't shown up, and I have no idea where he went. Could it be that his promise to pick her up from work was just a casual remark from some young man?

Looking at the newly lit streetlights outside the window, Zhong Jiuli couldn't help but shake her head with amusement, feeling that perhaps she was taking things too seriously.

She grabbed her coat and stepped into the private elevator. Her fingertip hovered over the button for the second basement level for a moment, then, as if possessed, pressed the button for the first floor.

"bite!"

The elevator arrived at the first floor, the doors slid open, and Zhong Jiuli stepped out. Her gaze swept across the empty lobby, finally settling on a corner of the rest area.

The guy who had kept her waiting for so long was now fast asleep on the sofa, clutching the lunchbox tightly in his arms as if it were something very important.

The schoolbag was bulging beside him, as if it contained some hidden treasure.

Zhong Jiuli approached quietly, leaned down to look at the guy sleeping soundly, his long eyelashes casting a light shadow under his eyes. She couldn't help but reach out and pinch Bai Ye's nose with her fingertips.

Since they were outside, Bai wasn't sleeping very soundly. She wrinkled her nose and groggily opened her eyes.

Upon seeing that it was Zhong Jiuli, he instantly broke into a big smile, his eyes bright, reflecting the figure of the woman in front of him.

"You're off work."

Her voice, still slightly hoarse from just waking up, sounded like the whispers they exchanged during their intimate moments last night, making Zhong Jiuli's ears burn. Feeling a little awkward, she withdrew her hand and asked softly, "Why didn't you come to find me? Have you been waiting for a long time?"

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Author's note: [Heart][Heart][Heart] Hehe, I'll be staying overnight again tomorrow.