Lin Qingtong understood Shen Tinghe's meaning, got up and came behind him, her slender fingers massaging his shoulders and neck, softly calling his name again and again.
"Brother, are you tired? Let me massage your shoulders."
"I knew my brother was the best to me."
Every sweet, tender call from her voice soothed Shen Tinghe's heart like honey.
But he didn't know whether the honey was poisonous or not.
Inside the bright and luxurious manor, Lin Qingtong called out to Shen Tinghe again and again.
The butler hid in a corner, suppressing a laugh with his eyes down.
He never imagined that one day he would see his Ninth Master so disappointing.
Love can drive you crazy, and it can also make you unlike yourself.
As night deepened, Shen Tinghe did not return to his room immediately, but instead looked at Lin Qingtong.
"Want to see fireworks?"
Lin Qingtong paused for a moment, then put down the document in her hand and answered.
"It's not a holiday, so where would the fireworks come from?"
Shen Tinghe curled the corners of his lips and pointed to the huge terrace outside.
"You can see it if you want."
As soon as she finished speaking, several loud bangs rang out, and fireworks burst into the night sky, the unique pink fireworks dazzling and beautiful to the extreme.
The light reflected off Shen Tinghe's handsome face as he gracefully extended his hand towards Lin Qingtong.
"Let's go."
Lin Qingtong was only stunned for a moment before she put her hand on it and followed Shen Tinghe to the outside terrace.
The terrace of Wutong Manor is exquisite and spacious, with endless green meadows and forests in the distance.
At that moment, fireworks were being lit and exploding in the night sky on the other side of the mountain.
They are pink, a unique color that instantly lifts your spirits.
Lin Qingtong stood by the railing, tilting her head slightly to look at the fireworks in the distance.
All the memories seemed to go back to before we got married.
She is free-spirited and travels all over the world, exploring the wonders of each country like a treasure hunt.
Once, after rushing to catch a train in a sorry state, she saw fireworks filling the sky.
In that instant, all the hardships were soothed.
Back then, everything was simple; all she needed to do was earn money to make life better for herself and her mother.
Instead of scheming against Jiang Hao like they do now, they're also putting on an act with Shen Tinghe here.
A hint of longing flashed in her eyes; she yearned for freedom, and even more so for power.
She did everything with joy and had no regrets, only fond memories.
Suddenly, a powerful sense of oppression came over her, and a hot body pressed against her from behind, tightly against her back.
He pulled her into his arms from behind, and the faint scent of cedar wafted over him.
Lin Qingtong did not object; she simply smiled.
Perhaps under the cover of night and illuminated by fireworks, the two could embrace without any inhibitions.
At least for now, it's free from any ulterior motives or falsehoods.
Lin Qingtong gently placed her hand on Shen Tinghe's wrist, as if responding to his embrace.
Shen Tinghe's warm breath sprayed onto Lin Qingtong's shoulder, and the tip of his high nose brushed against her earlobe.
"From now on, the fireworks here will only be lit for you, as long as you want them to be."
Lin Qingtong did not answer, but continued to look at the fireworks in the sky, as if they were within reach, yet in reality, they were somewhat unattainable.
Gradually, the fireworks faded, and the world returned to silence. Lin Qingtong reached out and pushed away Shen Tinghe's restraining arm, turned her head, and spoke softly.
"It's late, we should go and rest."
Shen Tinghe withdrew his hand and nodded with a faint smile.
"Let's go back and rest."
In the dimly lit corridor, Lin Qingtong was about to close the room door when a hand firmly blocked it, and Shen Tinghe's cold and aloof face appeared before her eyes.
He gave a wicked smile, and everything around him seemed to dim and lose its luster.
"You should fulfill your contractual obligations."
Lin Qingtong's heart skipped a beat, and indescribable images flashed through her mind. Her ears burned, and she coughed twice before speaking.
I'm not feeling well today.
She was fearless, but at this moment she felt a slight sense of fear.
Her relationship with Shen Tinghe is currently just a contractual one, so it's best not to get too intimate. It would be awkward if it caused any misunderstandings.
Shen Tinghe's pupils were pitch black as he stared intently at Lin Qingtong, his tall figure slowly approaching.
"Let me see where you feel unwell."
His voice was deep and mellow to the extreme. He raised his hand and slammed the door shut behind him, gradually approaching.
The room was dark, with the lights off. Shen Tinghe loosened his tie with one hand and threw it on the ground.
He continued to unbutton his shirt with one hand, taking one step at a time as he approached.
Lin Qingtong felt a sudden panic and hurriedly reminded him, "You, you calm down."
Shen Tinghe smiled, adding a touch of ascetic beauty to his expression. Ignoring Lin Qingtong's words, he reached out and pulled her into his arms.
The oppressive feeling almost made one's breath catch in their throat.
Knowing she couldn't escape today, Lin Qingtong simply switched from fearing her soft prey to draping her arm over Shen Tinghe's shoulder.
She smiled with captivating charm, her gaze sweeping upwards, her curled eyelashes exuding allure.
Shen Tinghe's Adam's apple bobbed, and his smile deepened.
He seemed to have forgotten that Lin Qingtong used to be an enchanting beauty.
This time, Shen Tinghe pressed down on her without any hesitation, his domineering and cold aura constantly attacking Lin Qingtong's breath, penetrating her body, and finally turning into smoke that swirled around her.
A night of madness.
As the morning sunlight streamed into the room, Lin Qingtong sat up, her back aching, and habitually checked her phone for messages.
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