Their lips parted, and their panting sounds were particularly clear in the quiet bedroom.
Xu Yao's cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were slightly dazed as she leaned softly against Zhou Yang's chest, like a satisfied cat.
Zhou Yang looked down at the beautiful woman in his arms, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice was slightly hoarse with suppressed emotion and a hint of barely perceptible grievance.
"Yaoyao, when...when can we really have a 'deep conversation'?"
He emphasized the words "in-depth communication," his eyes filled with longing, like a big dog that couldn't get what it wanted.
I've been holding it in for two lifetimes, and I can't hold it in any longer!
Xu Yao burst out laughing at his straightforward yet somewhat pitiful appearance, and gently tapped his forehead with her slender finger.
"What's the rush, you big pervert!"
Originally, Xu Yao did not want to have premarital relations.
Moreover, the gap between her and Zhou Yang is too large, and there are too many variables.
Even though she is Zhou Yang's girlfriend now, she can't imagine that one day Zhou Yang will propose to her and marry her.
Therefore, she always avoided discussing topics that involved in in-depth conversations between the two of them.
Even so, seeing the overflowing affection in Zhou Yang's eyes and his expression of trying to restrain himself but still feeling somewhat restless, a certain string in Xu Yao's heart was suddenly plucked.
She recalled the beautiful women she had met during the day, and the enigmatic charm Zhou Yang possessed.
Thinking of Zhou Yang's care and concern for her, and how he spent money on her without expecting anything in return...
Yes, who knows what the future holds?
Instead of worrying about marriage and children that are still far from being realized, it's better to... hold on to the happiness right in front of you.
This man made her heart flutter, made her feel at ease, and made her... unable to resist.
In a flash of clarity, Xu Yao raised her watery eyes and met Zhou Yang's expectant gaze.
The blush on her cheeks deepened, yet it carried a hint of reckless naiveté and allure.
She gently bit her lower lip, then nodded solemnly.
"How about now?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang's eyes lit up instantly, brighter than the brightest star in the night sky!
"Really?"
He could hardly believe his ears, and his breath caught in his throat for a moment.
"oops……"
Xu Yao turned her head away shyly, her neck line smooth and perfect, her collarbone and the cleavage under her disheveled clothes were even more beautiful.
Zhou Yang understood in an instant, and the next second, without needing any more words, the lights in the bedroom seemed to become even more dim and ambiguous.
The moonlight outside the window quietly faded away, leaving this small space to them.
A night of passionate lovemaking, boundless springtime beauty.
...
The next morning.
The first rays of sunlight playfully slipped in through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled shadows on the soft bed.
Xu Yao woke up amidst a series of gentle kisses. Opening her sleepy eyes, she met Zhou Yang's smiling gaze.
The madness and passion of last night surged into her heart like a tide, and her cheeks flushed red, like a ripe apple.
She subconsciously pulled the blanket up a little, revealing only her big, bright eyes.
"Good morning...good morning."
Her voice was slightly hoarse from the night before, and she couldn't hide her shyness.
Zhou Yang chuckled softly and leaned down to place a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead: "Good morning, my Yao Yao."
The two smiled at each other, and the air was filled with a sweet scent.
Although it wasn't the first time we'd shared a bed, last night's experience was completely different.
At this moment, they looked more like a real young couple, filled with the sweetness and shyness of newlyweds.
This feeling... is really nice.
Zhou Yang thought contentedly.
After a quick wash, the two of them, as always, prepared to go out and set up their stall.
Today's balut stall seemed to have a special flavor because of the two people's mood.
Business is booming as always.
Zhou Yang's skill in frying balut, comparable to a promotional video, combined with Xu Yao's sweet smile and efficient packaging, attracted countless repeat customers and new customers who came specifically to try it.
Five thousand one hundred baluts, and the diners kept saying, "One more serving!"
Amidst enthusiastic calls of "Boss, are you still setting up your stall tomorrow?", the stall sold out before 11 a.m.
"knock off!"
Zhou Yang clapped his hands, in high spirits.
Xu Yao smiled and helped him pack his things.
Just then, Zhou Yang's cell phone rang abruptly.
He took out his phone and saw it was Du Zhe.
"Hey, what's up?"
Du Zhe's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Master! Have you finished setting up your stall yet? Could you please do me a favor?"
Zhou Yang raised an eyebrow: "Oh? What's the matter that's making you so anxious?"
Du Zhe lowered his voice, as if he had done something wrong: "That... my dad, my dad bought something at Sotheby's auction a few days ago... a jade seal made by Emperor Qianlong! It cost over 100 million! My goodness, over 100 million!"
"puff--"
Zhou Yang almost spat out the water he had just drunk.
A jade seal costing over 100 million?
This old man from the Du family is really rich and powerful.
Du Zhe continued, his face contorted with grief, "The problem is, that thing is only the size of a palm! It looks so fake to me!"
"Master, aren't you good at appraising antiques? You're so knowledgeable, could you help me take a look?"
The jade seal made by Emperor Qianlong is quite a rare item. It had been lost overseas before, which is why it appeared at a Sotheby's auction.
but!
Such a precious jade seal carries a very strong significance. Once someone has won it at auction, would they easily put it back up for auction?
Zhou Yang raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.
"Sure, where are you? I'll come over and check it out."
Zhou Yang readily agreed.
"Great, Master! I'll come pick you up right away!"
Du Zhe was granted a general amnesty.
A short while later, Du Zhe arrived in his flashy Rolls-Royce Phantom sports car at breakneck speed.
He led the way, and Zhou Yang drove Xu Yao along.
The car sped along and finally stopped in front of a vast and magnificent complex of buildings.
Zhou Yang and Xu Yao got out of the car and were both speechless at the sight of the pavilions, towers, bridges, and flowing water.
"Holy crap, is your place... a theme park?"
Zhou Yang couldn't help but tease him.
Du Zhe scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and explained, "Ahem, this is a complex of gardens, and my house is just one of the gardens within it!"
"The one at the very front is an old garden left over from the Ming Dynasty, called Chentian Mansion, but we usually call it Garden No. 1. The ones behind it are all later reconstructions."
"However, that No. 1 Garden covers an area of more than 30,000 square meters and does not have an owner yet. We don't know whose property it is."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang's heart stirred slightly.
He recalled that the final reward for this mission of selling balut was, apparently, a garden.
Could it be... this place?
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