Chapter 65 "Do you want... a child?"

Due to its climate and geographical location, New Zealand has numerous wineries and a well-developed and complete industrial chain.

Early spring in the Southern Hemisphere is the time when grapevines sprout, and the wine industry begins a new round of planting, processing, and sales.

There's a large field of lavender near the winery's entrance, though it's not yet in full bloom. Ethan, the owner, has built an excellent environment and reputation for the winery, making it quite well-known among wine merchants.

In September, the winery had just opened to the public and was in a busy period. Ethan had his own things to do, and he also knew that You Yue and Cheng Hexi were there on their honeymoon, so he gave them enough space to be alone.

He said his wife and daughter Isa would return to the island from Auckland in the evening, and he would invite them to stay for dinner.

You Yue and Ethan were very familiar with each other, so You Yue readily agreed and didn't stand on ceremony with him.

They spent the entire afternoon mingling with the tourists, sitting on the terrace overlooking the sea.

Blue is the color of the sea, and also the color of the universe.

Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, the air quality here is perfect for stargazing, and at night, you can clearly see a sky full of stars.

Cheng Hexi was used to the smog and windy days in Beijing and felt that she hadn't been so close to nature in a long time.

There were four seats at the table, and both of them sat on the side with a view of the sea. However, You Yue still felt that he was too far away from Cheng Hexi, so he moved his chair next to her.

Their thin sleeves brushed against each other, and he could almost smell the citrus scent of Cheng Hexi's perfume. It was faint, but sweet.

After You Yue moved the stool next to her, Cheng Hexi remained lost in thought, her attention completely elsewhere. He waited a moment, then couldn't help but speak softly, "What are you thinking about?"

"Huh?" Cheng Hexi then realized that the person next to her had become so close.

His strong arms, hidden beneath his clothes, rested on the back of her chair. Just as she turned her head slightly, she could have kissed the tip of his nose if she had leaned in a little closer.

This posture exudes an overt possessiveness.

Cheng Hexi looked at him for a while, then smiled: "What, are you trying to occupy my attention all the time?"

You Yue's eyes crinkled slightly as he took her hand: "No?"

They felt no guilt even when their thoughts were seen through.

Someone like You Yue, who is so adept and resourceful in his career, is bound to be possessive in love; he just hid it well before. Now that they're together all the time, this possessiveness will become clearly apparent.

Cheng Hexi was not surprised at all.

In a sense, she is a very lonely person at heart, which makes her feel more at home.

“Sure.” Cheng Hexi smiled and answered You Yue’s question: “I was thinking that the air quality here is so good, it’s perfect for stargazing.”

She thought of the plan he had made and asked, "Is stargazing in Tekapo part of our South Island plan?"

You Yue hummed in agreement and said, "There's also a chance to see the aurora."

Lake Tekapo was the last stop on their honeymoon. Before leaving, he flew to London to pick up the custom-made diamond ring, which he planned to give to her there.

Whether it's a proposal or a wedding, he will make it up to her.

As he spoke, You Yue's arm remained resting on the back of her chair. Just then, the waiter brought the wine list. He pressed his long, slender fingers, adorned with a wedding ring, against it and pushed it towards Cheng Hexi.

Cheng Hexi ordered a pizza, tilted her head, and asked, "May I drink alcohol?"

“Hmm,” You Yue smiled, “You came to a winery in Auckland but they won’t let you drink. You’ll complain to your grandma about me when you get back to Beijing.”

You Yue usually doted on her, but there was nothing he could do about her physical needs.

Cheng Hexi leaned back in her chair, resting against the man's strong arm, as if You Yue was deliberately putting his arm around her shoulder.

She laughed and said, "Yes, I have powerful backers."

The air on the island is excellent, and everything is lush and green, making for a stunningly beautiful landscape.

They shared the pizza, drank a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, and gazed at the shimmering sea in the distance.

Cheng Hexi had promised her grandmother that she would send her photos from their honeymoon, so she tugged at You Yue's sleeve and asked him for his camera to take pictures.

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As evening fell and the tourists dispersed, Ethan's wife and daughter, Isa, returned to the island from Auckland. Shortly after dinner, You Yue and Cheng Hexi said goodbye to them.

Before leaving, they hugged each other for a long time.

Although You Yue's last visit to New Zealand was seven years ago, he and Ethan see each other about once a year. Ethan grew up in Beijing and returns to China at least once a year, so You Yue doesn't feel too much reluctance to part with him.

Ethan has a mischievous streak, and he didn't let Youyue have an easy time even before he left.

He complained to Cheng Hexi that he had invited You Yue to his winery countless times, but You Yue had never shown any interest, only coming once for his wedding. He said that You Yue was only able to come this time thanks to her.

You Yue was being pestered by Ethan's youngest daughter and was playing with her when he heard this. He immediately shut him up by mentioning the wedding invitation for next year.

When they left the winery, unable to refuse their hospitality, they took home a Cabernet Sauvignon blend.

The sea was gently rippling, the moonlight was soft, and the surface of the sea shimmered with light as private yachts were safely moored.

You Yue took off his own hoodie and put it on her, leaving himself in only a dark gray T-shirt.

After sunset, the temperature at the beach had dropped, and a cool breeze swept through the air.

Cheng Hexi held the man's hand, unable to help but worry: "You're not sick, are you?"

"No, it won't," he said, reassuring her that the temperature inside the yacht was comfortable and that he was in excellent physical condition.

Have you ever seen me sick?

No, not at all.

She leaned closer and said, "People who don't like to get sick will get very sick when they do."

You Yue pulled her into his arms and, taking advantage of the position, kissed her lips.

He whispered as Cheng Hexi took a breath, "Then move closer to me."

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The hotel I stayed at was located by the pier, with the bright lights of the harbor CBD on the opposite shore, reflecting the shimmering lights on the sea.

Here, Cheng Hexi completely shed the disguise she usually wore in public, walking lightly on the streets of this foreign land.

Today she wore a black mini skirt and long boots, with a beige sweatshirt over her sweater.

The man was tall and broad-shouldered, and even though Cheng Hexi was quite tall, his clothes were obviously too big for her, with the sleeves almost covering her hands.

Their room was on the top floor of the hotel.

As the elevator ascended, You Yue looked at his reflection in the mirror of the elevator car, then, as if struck by a thought, shook their clasped hands and asked her, "Is this what you call boyfriend style?"

Cheng Hexi was leaning on his shoulder, pretending to doze off, when his deep voice rang in her ear.

Opening her eyes, she met You Yue's gaze in the mirror.

When their eyes met, she curled her lips slightly, then looked away, tilted her head slightly, and with just a little effort, made You Yue turn to face her.

Cheng Hexi's eyes still held a hint of teasing. She stood on tiptoe, hooked her arm around the back of the man's neck, and suddenly said, "Do you like me wearing your clothes?"

You Yue didn't say anything, but held her waist, stroked her lips with his other hand, and then lowered his head to kiss her.

-

The two were quite proper when they entered the room, but after inserting their key cards, they became entangled.

You Yue lifted her off the ground, and her hoodie was taken off and left silently on the carpet at the door of the room.

When they reached the bedside, You Yue pressed her into the soft mattress, his kisses never stopping.

Cheng Hexi responded to him enthusiastically, probing his mouth with the tip of her tongue.

You Yue thoroughly enjoyed this initiative, and they kissed until the last breath of air disappeared between them.

When their lips parted, both of them were disheveled, their sweaters and T-shirts lying on the carpet.

The hotel room, with its constant temperature and humidity, was filled with an ambiguous, restless atmosphere.

Cheng Hexi's beautifully shaped waist was already exposed to the air, and her lips were kissed until they were glistening and moist, like flower petals waiting to be picked.

You Yue stepped back slightly, his hand slowly moving downwards, pausing briefly on the skin between her skirt and boots, before helping her remove her boots.

Cheng Hexi allowed the man to serve her, and then suddenly realized that this was the first time he had seen her wearing a short skirt.

After both boots were taken off, she stood up and, with some effort, straddled You Yue.

You Yue was slightly surprised at first, but quickly adapted to the change in position. He lay on the bed, put his large hand on Cheng Hexi's waist, helped her sit up, and leisurely raised his eyebrows to look at her.

Cheng Hexi gave him a look, not allowing him to move.

You Yue behaved very obediently.

He removed his hand, but his gaze never left her face.

Cheng Hexi leaned down and kissed his prominent Adam's apple. Afterward, she stuck out the tip of her tongue and licked it. She heard the man let out a sexy groan, and her ears instantly burned.

You Yue chuckled lightly, still doing nothing. Cheng Hexi noticed the throbbing of his chest, and his lips gradually moved downwards.

You Yue's chest and abdomen were beautifully sculpted, with her V-line extending downwards. The ends of her loose hair brushed against his body, causing a ticklish sensation.

Cheng Hexi's lips lingered on his heart for a few seconds, igniting all the fire within him. The next moment, however, she stood up, placed her hand on his chest muscles, and said she wanted to take a shower.

You Yue nodded, and even had the leisure to ask her whether she should carry her to the shower or to the bathtub.

Cheng Hexi casually said, "Shower."

Then, before she could react, You Yue had already picked her up and carried her steadily.

She gained a new understanding of men's waist strength.

The sound of running water filled the air as Cheng Hexi was pinned against a corner of the bathroom, her hands pressing firmly on the man's shoulders. You Yue showed no intention of putting her down, his arms still supporting her steadily.

Perhaps to keep her warm, her back was kept at a distance from the wall behind her, rather than touching it directly.

With no other support, her weight could only fall on the man holding her.

Cheng Hexi closed her eyes, listened to the pattering sound of water, raised her head, and ran her fingers along the man's back, her legs trembling.

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After coming out of the bathroom, Cheng Hexi was very tired. This posture made her waist and legs ache to varying degrees.

When You Yue returned to the room after tidying everything up, he saw her lying lazily on the bed wearing a green silk nightgown, writing something on a tablet with a pen.

The skirt was long, completely covering the marks between her legs, only revealing her fair ankles.

You Yue paused in drying his hair, draped the towel over the back of the chair, knelt on one knee beside the bed, and planted a kiss on Cheng Hexi's shoulder. Looking down, he saw she was still finalizing her honeymoon plans.

Cheng Hexi tilted her head back and shared a lingering kiss with him, then tossed her tablet aside and told him to bring her the camera. She hadn't forgotten to send some photos to her grandmother.

Cheng Hexi used the camera most of the time, as You Yue still didn't like taking pictures.

Upon hearing this, he got up, obediently took the camera and placed it in her hand, got into bed, leaned against the headboard, and pulled her into his arms.

His actions were incredibly considerate, but he didn't let her off the hook with his words: "Who was it that was just complaining about being tired and sleepy, asking me to carry you out? Now you don't want to sleep anymore?"

Cheng Hexi glanced at the man's neck and saw the fresh hickey she had just left. She curled her lip and said, "How dare you say that..."

She almost bit her lip until it bled, but the man remained unmoved.

I tried very hard to coax her, but she still acted the same way.

Cheng Hexi's voice was full of dissatisfaction, but she leaned against the man's firm, warm chest, feeling so comfortable that her bones were melting.

She hadn't specifically studied photography, but she had a basic sense of aesthetics, so her technique was decent. Plus, the scenery here was absolutely breathtaking, making it hard to take a bad photo.

When she flipped to the very top, she realized that the cherry blossom street photo she took on the way to the hotel was not the first photo of her honeymoon as she had thought.

As she turned her head to look at the harbor outside the car window, You Yue pressed the shutter first, capturing her silhouette.

Cheng Hexi's eyelashes fluttered slightly.

She pursed her lips and set the photo as her new social media profile picture.

It was dinnertime in China. Cheng Hexi picked out a few nice photos and sent them to her grandmother. You Yue noticed that she had changed her profile picture. Playing with her hair, he kissed her cheek and asked, "What did you two talk about when Isa first returned to the winery?"

This little girl seemed to really like Cheng Hexi. When she returned to the island with her mother and saw Cheng Hexi, she clung to her side. She even glanced in his direction several times while they were chatting. You Yue couldn't help but become curious about what they were talking about.

Cheng Hexi blinked and replied to her grandmother's message, "Isa said I'm very pretty and asked if I could marry her brother."

"..." You Yue paused slightly upon hearing this, then raised an eyebrow: "My wife is so charming that even the kids like her."

Cheng Hexi smiled and said, "Children say the darndest things."

You Yue gave her a meaningful look, not letting the topic go: "So what do you say?"

"Me—" Cheng Hexi tilted her head to look at him, her fox-like eyes seeming to have little hooks. The ends of her short hair brushed against the man's collarbone, and You Yue felt a slight itch.

“I told you I’m already married, and you are my love.”

You Yue smiled; she was easily appeased.

They didn't waste that top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon blend, and instead leaned back in their deck chairs by the floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the night view.

Slightly tipsy.

Cheng Hexi recalled the image of You Yue holding Isa before leaving and suddenly called out, "A-Yue."

After drawing his attention completely, she asked, "Do you want... a child?"

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Author's note: I've been too busy lately, sorry.

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