Chapter 22 Chapter 22 This wasn’t their first kiss…

This wasn't their first kiss.

The tip of his tongue, with the crisp woody aroma, skillfully opened her lips, wanting to transfer all of his scent to her.

A hint of triumphant smile seemed to flash across her deep eyes, but Yan Jiu couldn't see it clearly. But soon her emotions were completely enveloped by the crisp woody aroma, and she could no longer concentrate on thinking about anything else.

The tip of Chen Yuchu's tongue brushed against hers lightly like a feather, bringing a tingling sensation. Her neck quietly turned rouge red, and as their hot breaths intertwined, she couldn't help but shiver and make a sound.

The soft voice made her eyes even more blurred, but the puppy did not understand human kisses and language. It thought its owner was injured, so it growled and made a protective gesture at the first moment.

Most of the emotions in Yan Jiu's eyes disappeared. He pushed Chen Yuchu away impatiently, glared at him weakly, and then couldn't help but gasp softly.

His warm palm was still on his lower back, caressing his soft waist. He used all his strength to close the distance between them, letting Yan Jiu rest on his chest. He said calmly, "Chen Ping'an, be good."

The clothing on his chest was soft and comfortable, but wrinkled from being rubbed by her. Yan Jiu leaned against Chen Yuchu's broad chest and heard the strong heartbeat inside.

After a few seconds, I finally reacted.

Why did Ping An become surnamed Chen?

But Ping'an seemed to understand, tilted his head, and then crawled on the spot obediently.

Yan Jiu's wet eyes curved up. That's good, this shows that Ping An is very likable.

Looking at the well-behaved Ping An, her whole heart softened. She tilted her head back and just saw the moment when Chen Yuchu's lips curled up.

"Is it not a good idea that I just arranged for Secretary Gao and his girlfriend to socialize their dog together?" Yan Jiu asked uncertainly.

She initially thought Ping An liked Gao Zhou, who was polite and had a small dog at home. But when Gao Zhou kept addressing her as "you," even though she had never worked before, she knew she might be causing him trouble.

In terms of identity, she is Chen Yuchu's wife.

No matter what she asked for, how could Gao Zhou refuse?

But in reality, she is invading someone else's private space and time.

Although it was a pity, Yan Jiu pursed his lips and said, "Or... I'll just talk to him."

"It's nothing wrong." Chen Yuchu held her black hair, and his slender fingertips touched the red tip of her ear. He stayed there for half a second and said softly, "I'll go with you."

"Really?" Yan Jiu felt a little dizzy. Chen Yuchu initially asked her to "deal with" Ping An, but now he is willing to accompany her. This is almost an epoch-making progress.

Her wet eyes revealed all her thoughts. Chen Yuchu accepted everything she said. His Adam's apple rolled, and after a slight pause, he confirmed her words, "Really."

His wife seemed very insecure and especially didn't trust him.

Chen Yuchu's eyes deepened a little, but he did not explain or make any promises.

After the initial surprise, Yan Jiu suddenly thought of a possibility and asked uncomfortably, "With you here, wouldn't it be more like work?"

"Do you think of me as your boss?" Chen Yuchu asked back, his voice as calm and composed as always.

Yan Jiu could tell that he was in a good mood and was joking with her, so she slowly said what was in her heart, "Of course not. I'm just worried that they will feel uncomfortable."

Yan Jiu spoke seriously, unlike his usual employees who would simply hand him the results and then redo them if they weren't good enough. Instead, he spoke without any worldly wisdom. She considered other people's thoughts, always overthinking them. Perhaps this was where her anxiety and insecurity came from.

Her face was still red, and her dark almond eyes were as charming as ripe grapes in summer, but she was completely unaware of it.

Chen Yuchu took off his cufflinks and rolled up his white shirt, revealing his strong and muscular arms. He spoke slowly, "Maybe it's okay for them to treat me as their boss. Just treat it as a job. As long as it makes you happy, that's all."

Yan Jiu frowned slightly. She knew Chen Yuchu's considerations, but that was not her original idea.

The light illuminated her fair cheeks, and her beautiful eyes were filled with embarrassment.

Chen Yuchu instantly knew what the girl in front of him was thinking. She was completely different from her father. She had an overly soft heart.

His lacquer-black eyes were filled with tenderness, and his tone was deep and mellow. "How do you know if you don't try? Maybe you'll get along very well. Even if you don't, it's no big deal."

Chen Yuchu's low and affirmative voice gave her some strength to think, and her originally chaotic thoughts suddenly became orderly.

Yan Jiu remembered what Aunt Hui said, "Why don't you give it a try?"

She also remembered that she and Chen Yuchu had agreed to understand each other.

She always gave up too early.

She is always looking ahead and behind.

This was a habit Yan Jiu had developed since childhood, and it also served as a convenient philosophy of life. For many things, as long as she thought slowly and hesitated long enough, someone would make the decision for her and push her forward.

The feeling of being pushed around is actually not that good. It feels like being in a vacuum, where many things are frozen. Movement and stillness don't seem that important, and even the ending is dispensable.

She has always lived like this, with her father making all the decisions, including her future life.

Her only rebellion was that she once went against her family for Qin Rong.

Maybe it wasn't for Qin Rong.

At that time, she thought, what if it happened just once?

Even just once, give it a try and learn to say no.

Yan Jiu tried it, but the result was not good and she felt uncomfortable for a long time.

However, when she saw Ping An soaked all over on that rainy day, she immediately chose to get out of the car to rescue him.

What I was thinking about at that time might be what Chen Yuchu said -

"No big deal."

Just try, even if it doesn't end well, it's no big deal.

"Thank you." Yan Jiu raised his head and looked at Chen Yuchu seriously, his beautiful eyes shining with crystal light like the starry sky at night.

Chen Yuchu didn't ask Yan Jiu why he thanked her, but leaned down. When she got close to him, the cool woody scent on his body suddenly lingered around her nose, which was too pleasant.

Yan Jiu was so startled that she didn't move for a moment. She blinked her long, thick eyelashes, not sure whether he wanted to continue the kiss or ask for the gift as a thank you. Her little finger curled up uncomfortably, and she could clearly hear her own pounding heartbeat.

A broad, warm palm passed under her arm and easily wrapped around her slender waist. The other hand passed through her knees, and his long fingers slid through the soft fabric. Yan Jiu's heart almost jumped out of his chest.

Chen Yuchu picked her up as easily as if she were a baby.

After a dizzying moment, Yan Jiu was carefully placed on the wheelchair.

"How do you thank me?" The man's deep and magnetic voice came from above his head.

The hoarse voice made Yan Jiu's cheeks feel a little hot. She thought that maybe at this moment she should try to take her relationship with Chen Yuchu seriously. After thinking for a while, she raised her head and looked straight at the calm and noble man in front of her. She stretched out her slender little finger and hooked his.

Her snow-white skin was as transparent as elegant porcelain under the light. Chen Yuchu glanced at her, a little surprised. His deep eyebrows raised and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.

A faint blush spread across Yan Jiu's cheeks. She quickly lowered her head, pursed her lips, and said, "Aunt Hui has been gone for a while. I'll go to the kitchen to see if dinner is ready."

It was a very poor evasion technique, and Yan Jiu knew it. Her smooth black hair fell down, covering the charming look in her eyes.

Looking at Yan Jiu's fleeing back, a hint of smile appeared on Chen Yuchu's dark brows.

*

Gao Zhou's girlfriend is completely different from him. She is enthusiastic and lively, a real E person.

As soon as Gao Zhou created the group, she sent him a friend request, and her tone was natural and familiar.

Zhu Shiqing: [Hello, Xiaojiu. You can call me Shiqing or Sunny. I heard you have a puppy too. When can we hang out?]

Yan Jiu was unconsciously infected by her enthusiasm and tapped the screen with his fingertips.

Yan Jiu: [Shiqing, I have something to do this Saturday. Can we meet on Sunday or next week?]

Gao Zhou was not only Chen Yuchu's company secretary, he also helped with some of the Chen family's affairs. Zhu Shiqing had already learned from Gao Zhou that Meng Zhuxing's birthday party was on Saturday. Considering the thought and energy required to attend the party, she thought carefully before replying.

Zhu Shiqing: [Then let's do it next Sunday. Gao Zhou said your leg is injured, so you should heal it first! The dogs are so unrestrained when playing, so we need to stay in top shape.]

Yan Jiu: [Okay.]

Yan Jiu had just finished replying when Zhu Shiqing sent several more messages. Yan Jiu, with a smile in his eyes, slowly browsed through them.

Zhu Shiqing: [I have a tent and all the necessary picnic supplies. We'll also prepare some food and go on a picnic. I know a quiet spot perfect for two puppies who haven't met before to get to know each other and interact.]

Zhu Shiqing: [Xiaojiu, is this your first time getting a dog? I have a shopping sharing group here, full of dog and cat lovers. Would you like to join? We can share good things and pet-raising ideas with each other.]

Zhu Shiqing: [They're all very peaceful and reliable people! Don't worry, Shiqing's production! If you find it too noisy, just block the group chat. The group owner will tag everyone if there's any important information. If we have a large group, we can even charter a plane together for a pet trip!]

Yan Jiu wasn't a fan of joining groups, but after hearing what Zhu Shiqing said, she was a little tempted. After all, she didn't have many dog ​​owners around her, and she only had contact information for veterinary hospitals and grooming shops. She was too embarrassed to ask questions when she had small questions, so she could only use her phone browser to check.

It is indeed more convenient to join a group.

Yan Jiu: [Okay! Please add me to the group~]

Chatting with Zhu Shiqing was very relaxing, and Yan Jiu couldn't help but use the "~" symbol to express his joy.

Zhu Shiqing: [Okay! Invitation!]

The invitation link arrived quickly, and after Yan Jiu joined, Zhu Shiqing briefly introduced herself as her friend, and everyone welcomed her warmly and friendly.

According to the group announcement, Yan Jiu changed his name to the name of the puppy - Ping An.

Zhu Shiqing: [Everyone chats quite lively usually, so you can block the group. Then open it when you want to. Any questions you have will be answered by the group members. We have several veterinarians in the group. Sometimes we do group purchases together. If you need anything, let me know and I'll keep an eye out for you.]

Although the contact time was short, Yan Jiu was involuntarily attracted to Zhu Shiqing, and the smile on his lips could not be concealed.

As the door opened, Chen Yuchu caught a glimpse of Yan Jiu's sweet smile, with the corners of her lips raised high, showing obvious joy.

When Yan Jiu heard the noise, her clear eyes widened and she remembered something.

Yan Jiu: [Chen Yuchu wants to come along, is that convenient?]

She was too embarrassed to type the word "husband" so she had to use his name instead.

Zhu Shiqing: [Of course it’s convenient! ]

She kicked Gao Zhou, who was half-lying down looking at his phone, and asked gossipingly, "Didn't you say your boss is aloof? He clearly cares about Xiaojiu and wants to party with us!"

Gao Zhou was stunned for a moment, then realized what Zhu Shiqing was saying and subconsciously shook his head, "Impossible."

He had been with Chen Yuchu for so many years, yet he had never seen him care about any woman. He wasn't even interested in banquets involving interests, let alone pet gatherings. Gao Zhou didn't even dare to think about it.

Zhu Shiqing snorted, "I think you're just lying to me. You want me to think you're the best man in the world! But it turns out you're not. Your boss is handsome, rich, and capable, and the best thing is that he treats his wife well!"

Gao Zhou curled his lips and said, "Are you crazy or am I crazy? Show me your phone, why don't I believe it?"

Zhu Shiqing covered her phone, "This is private, don't you understand? When we meet, you'll know if I'm lying to you or not."