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"Want more?"
The words "our home" stirred something within Ning Yuxuan.
She pursed her lips slightly and didn't reply.
Ning Yuxuan was unsure whether she could accept living with Xie Zhiyan in person.
In her opinion, it seems too fast now.
But if she asked herself honestly, she didn't seem so opposed to the possibility of living with this man in the future.
Unable to understand her own thoughts, Ning Yuxuan simply decided to stop thinking about it for the time being.
The house is fully furnished, with basic furniture such as a dining table and sofa.
But given its large size and the fact that it's a brand new house that no one has lived in before, even with some basic furniture, it still looks empty.
Unlike Ning Yuxuan's own home, where the living room is filled with ornaments of all sizes and the rooms are also filled with all kinds of decorations and creative home furnishings.
Ever since her mother moved her and Ning Shiyue to the north of the city, the house has always been decorated in this style.
It was probably because Ning Yuxuan liked everything and would buy and display any pretty or novel things she saw at home, and her mother always indulged her.
So not only her own room, but other areas of the house were also filled with all sorts of things she had bought.
Ning Shiyue scoffed at this, as his own bedroom was very simple, with very few decorations besides the essential furniture.
However, Ning Yuxuan felt that a home should be filled with things to feel cozy, and she complained that Ning Shiyue's bedroom looked like a hotel and didn't feel like home at all.
Just like this apartment now, the viewing balcony is empty, and Ning Yuxuan feels that something is missing.
One deck chair is far from enough.
Ning Yuxuan paced around the balcony once, then stopped in the left corner.
She suggested, "We can put a flower stand here and place a few succulents on it to add some color without blocking the view."
Xie Zhiyan hummed in agreement.
Ning Yuxuan blinked: "Does your 'hmm' mean you have no objection, or did you write it down for me?"
Xie Zhiyan smiled faintly: "Yes, all of them."
Ning Yuxuan: "I'm just getting started. Besides this balcony, I also have a lot of things I want to put in other places."
Moreover, she speaks on a whim; she might forget about it a little while after saying it.
So what she meant by that was: Are you sure you can remember it all?
Xie Zhiyan replied, "Indeed, she has the air of a mistress."
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
"And what about you, the male head of the household?" Ning Yuxuan asked him. "Don't you have any requirements for the style of furniture? Speaking of which, I've only been to the old house where Aunt Zheng lives, and I haven't been to the place where you usually live."
I wonder what style Xie Zhiyan's home is?
Like him, he probably has a very distant feel at first glance, and his color scheme is mostly black, white, and gray.
Xie Zhiyan looked at her leisurely: "It's not far. If you want to go, I can take you there today."
Ning Yuxuan glanced at him.
Xie Zhiyan sensed the wariness in her eyes and calmly said, "Although this place is not completely furnished yet, it has all the necessary furniture and has been cleaned."
It means that if he wants to do something, he doesn't necessarily have to bring her back to his home there.
Ning Yuxuan's cheeks flushed slightly from his words, and she looked out the window: "Then take me next time you have the chance."
After having looked around the balcony for a while, Ning Yuxuan returned to the living room.
“I’d like to put a big rug here,” she said. “And over here, maybe we could put a swing. I’ve always wanted to install a swing in the yard, but for various reasons I haven’t been able to…”
As Ning Yuxuan spoke, she walked around the living room.
“Here.” She stopped. “This is perfect for my teddy bear. Oh, and I also have a cat-shaped coffee table, which can go here too.”
She planned everything without any hesitation, as if she completely regarded this place as her own home.
I almost forgot there was someone else next to me.
Xie Zhiyan looked at Ning Yuxuan silently.
She may not have realized it herself, but at this moment her eyes were shining brightly, full of anticipation and longing for the future.
This unconsciously brought a faint smile to his lips.
Ning Yuxuan was still pondering where to put the coffee table.
“But it seems like the coffee table can be placed here.” She looked at the sofa in the living room. “It matches the color of the wallpaper well. I can put a vase on it and ask my mom to help me choose some flowers.”
Perhaps because this decision was so difficult, she finally remembered Xie Zhiyan.
Ning Yuxuan turned to Xie Zhiyan and asked, "What do you think? There's a cat-shaped coffee table in my study, you should remember it, right? I'm thinking of buying a similar one. Do you think it's better to put it next to the sofa here, or where it was just now?"
Xie Zhiyan's gaze swept over the two places she pointed to.
"Here's the sofa," he said.
Ning Yuxuan looked puzzled and pointed in the direction they had just come from: "Why? Did you think that place was bad?"
Xie Zhiyan calmly replied, "Putting it there will block your swing."
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
She burst out laughing.
He remembered it quite clearly, while she had almost forgotten that she had initially planned to put a swing there.
“Okay,” Ning Yuxuan said, “then let’s put the coffee table here.”
Actually, she didn't intend to plan out all the furniture placement at once; she just enjoyed the process of imagining it.
After looking at the living room, Ning Yuxuan went to the other rooms.
The bathroom was something she had repeatedly checked with Xie Zhiyan's people beforehand, and the layout suited her habits.
As for the kitchen, Ning Yuxuan felt she would rarely come here and didn't have any special needs.
In addition, she requested a separate study of her own so that she could handle work-related matters.
The last stop was the bedroom.
Ning Yuxuan walked into the master bedroom and saw the soft, large bed and the spacious wardrobe in front of her.
The wardrobe was large, but it was empty at the moment.
Ning Yuxuan was very satisfied. The large wardrobe in the bedroom, plus the walk-in closet she had just seen, was enough to hold all her belongings.
After wandering around for so long, muttering intermittently about what furniture to put there, she suddenly felt like having some water and taking a break.
Ning Yuxuan stood still and gave Xie Zhiyan a look.
Xie Zhiyan chuckled: "Tired? Or thirsty?"
Ning Yuxuan: "I'm thirsty."
Xie Zhiyan: "What would you like to drink?"
Ning Yuxuan thought for a second: "Do you have any ice water? Purified water or drinks are fine too."
Xie Zhiyan: "Can I drink it iced?"
Ning Yuxuan: "Why not?"
Xie Zhiyan: "Liu Cheng said he prepared some food and water in advance, I'll go check if there's anything in the refrigerator."
The man went to the refrigerator outside to get water, and Ning Yuxuan patted the mattress, sat down, and waited for him.
She belatedly pondered Xie Zhiyan's question, and then realized—
Was he asking her if she was on her period?
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
Recalling the man's expression just now, it was very calm, as if there was nothing particularly meaningful about it.
Ning Yuxuan convinced herself that she was probably overthinking things.
Perhaps he was just asking casually.
Xie Zhiyan brought in two bottles of water: "Water and lemon tea, both from the refrigerator. Which one would you like to drink?"
Ning Yuxuan: "Lemon tea, please."
Xie Zhiyan screwed the bottle cap on and handed it to her.
Ning Yuxuan took it and gulped down several large mouthfuls.
My mouth is dry from talking for so long, and I really need an ice-cold drink to quench my thirst.
After finishing her drink, Ning Yuxuan put the bottle on the bedside table and glanced at Xie Zhiyan.
She had been pacing around the house, talking non-stop, but I didn't feel anything.
Suddenly, everything quieted down, and I felt inexplicably nervous being alone with him in the bedroom.
That feeling I had in the elevator came back to me.
Ning Yuxuan looked at Xie Zhiyan, hoping he would say something.
The man slightly raised an eyebrow and looked back leisurely.
He didn't seem embarrassed at all.
Ning Yuxuan had no choice but to break the silence herself: "I think it's pretty good here."
Xie Zhiyan said gently, "Yes, I can tell that you've filled every corner of the living room with stuff."
Ning Yuxuan glared at him: "I'm just imagining things first, I don't necessarily have to do everything I just said."
Xie Zhiyan: "Then think again, what are you planning to put in the bedroom?"
Ning Yuxuan disagreed with him, saying, "I'm tired now and don't want to make any more plans for the time being."
Xie Zhiyan: "How about taking a nap?"
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
She glanced at him and said without hesitation, "No, who knows if you'll take advantage of me while I'm asleep."
Xie Zhiyan was amused by her wary gaze.
"Why are you so afraid of me?" Xie Zhiyan asked. "Then why did you dare to come with me, and now we're in the same room?"
Ning Yuxuan was speechless.
Xie Zhiyan didn't continue the topic and changed the subject: "There's a newly opened dessert shop nearby that should suit your taste. Shall we go there together after we've rested?"
Ning Yuxuan's attention was successfully drawn to him, and her eyes lit up: "Is it the chain store that was originally located in Hong Kong?"
She seemed to have seen it on social media, saying that it was a famous chain dessert shop in Gangcheng, and that it was about to open its first branch in Beicheng.
The address was nearby, and when Ning Yuxuan saw it on social media, she thought she would come and try it when she had time.
Xie Zhiyan smiled and said, "Yes. It's very close to here; it's only a seven or eight-minute walk downstairs."
Ning Yuxuan immediately became excited: "Okay, let's go in a bit. I heard that the egg tarts at that shop are especially delicious, and the taste is different from other dessert shops in Beicheng."
Xie Zhiyan: "Then you rest for a while, and then we'll walk over to the shop?"
Ning Yuxuan glanced out the window.
Actually, she was already a little impatient, but the sun was blazing outside, so she could rest for half an hour, enjoy the air conditioning, and then set off.
Ning Yuxuan squeezed the sheets and blankets.
It was obvious that the place had been cleaned inside and out before they arrived.
The bedding looks new; it must have been washed just a couple of days ago, as it has a faint laundry fragrance.
It looks like she could sleep right here if she just changed into her pajamas.
However, Ning Yuxuan certainly had no intention of sleeping there.
She didn't bring a nightgown, and with Xie Zhiyan beside her, she felt uncomfortable.
Ning Yuxuan: "Let's go rest in the living room."
As she spoke, she walked out of the bedroom and sat down on the sofa in the living room.
Xie Zhiyan followed her: "When you were planning how to place the coffee table in the living room, the online contract signing procedures were already completed."
Ning Yuxuan: "...So fast?"
It happened so fast that it felt somewhat unreal to her, as if they weren't buying a house, but rather just picking a cabbage at the market.
But thinking about it, buying a house might actually be very simple for Xie Zhiyan.
Moreover, Ning Yuxuan had done her homework before coming, having reviewed all the detailed information and panoramic photos.
So she was indeed very satisfied with everything here. It can be said that the decision was made quickly, but not hastily.
After thinking for a moment, Ning Yuxuan said, "I'll just rest for a little while, half an hour at most, and then we'll go have dessert."
"Do you have a blanket?" she asked Xie Zhiyan.
The air conditioner in the room started working, and it was a little cool. She wanted to cover her exposed calves.
Xie Zhiyan: "I'll go look for it."
Ning Yuxuan nodded.
She patted the cushions on the sofa, placed them in a suitable position, and then adjusted herself to a comfortable position on the sofa.
Xie Zhiyan brought over a blanket.
Ning Yuxuan covered her legs with the blanket, preparing to take a short nap.
Before I could even close my eyes, the light in front of me suddenly dimmed.
Ning Yuxuan turned her head to look and found that Xie Zhiyan had used a remote control to close the automatic curtains on the balcony.
The living room was originally very well-lit, but it suddenly became much darker, and the atmosphere felt quite different.
Ning Yuxuan's heart skipped a beat: "Why are you drawing the curtains?"
Xie Zhiyan: "Didn't you want to take a nap? It's better to rest when the light is dim."
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
That's true, but...
After the curtains were completely drawn, the unease of being alone with the man in an unfamiliar space became even more pronounced.
Ning Yuxuan tried to ignore the slight unease in her heart and closed her eyes to rest.
But if I close my eyes even slightly, I feel uncomfortable all over.
Ning Yuxuan opened her eyes and silently looked at the man sitting on the other side of the sofa.
Xie Zhiyan was probably working all morning and only had time to accompany her to look at houses in the afternoon, so he must be a little tired now.
He leaned back on the sofa, his long legs crossed, in a relaxed and languid posture.
He looked like he was resting with his eyes closed, not looking at her.
Objectively speaking, it is a very pleasing picture.
With the curtains drawn, the man's profile resembled a perfect silhouette, with his prominent brow bone and high nose bridge, like a sculpture.
But Ning Yuxuan couldn't simply appreciate it.
The room was too dark and too quiet, and there were only the two of them inside.
After glancing at Xie Zhiyan several times, Ning Yuxuan finally let out a slow breath, preparing to force herself to ignore the man's presence.
However, just as she had finally mustered her mental strength and closed her eyes, a deep male voice suddenly came from beside her: "Why are you always spying on me?"
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
Xie Zhiyan: "Did I disturb your rest? Otherwise, I'll go to another room and leave this place to you alone?"
Ning Yuxuan hesitated for two seconds.
“No need,” she said. “You can just sit here.”
Xie Zhiyan's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, then he suddenly smiled.
Ning Yuxuan looked at him, puzzled.
Xie Zhiyan: "You seem to be very brave sometimes, and very timid at other times."
Ning Yuxuan: "...Did I?"
Xie Zhiyan gazed at her and said slowly, "When you're feeling bold, you send me photos of yourself wearing a slip dress in the middle of the night."
Ning Yuxuan's heart started racing instantly after hearing what he said.
Sending him photos over a phone screen is one thing, but having him bring it up face-to-face is another.
Ning Yuxuan forced herself to ask, "So what happened now?"
Xie Zhiyan spoke more slowly than usual, with a hint of a smile: "When you're timid, like now, you only dare to secretly look at me."
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
Yes, she was a little worried.
The two of them had kissed and hugged before, but that was all at her home.
When you're on your own turf, you feel confident.
Now, however, I feel like a lamb entering a tiger's den, and I can't help but feel scared.
But Ning Yuxuan still felt indignant.
Especially considering Xie Zhiyan's slow and deliberate tone, as if he was certain she wouldn't dare do anything.
It made her feel looked down upon.
Ning Yuxuan bit her lip.
“Come a little closer,” she said.
Xie Zhiyan's eyes flickered slightly.
After a moment, he moved closer as instructed.
Originally, the two were placed some distance apart so that she could rest in a more comfortable position.
Now Ning Yuxuan can reach out and touch him.
Ning Yuxuan took a deep breath, then suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around the man's neck, pulling him toward her.
Due to nervousness, her arms trembled slightly, and she couldn't even muster any strength.
Fortunately, Xie Zhiyan was very cooperative.
With the slightest movement, the man leaned over her, following her momentum.
In the previous kisses, Xie Zhiyan had always taken the initiative.
The first time, Ning Yuxuan leaned in and kissed his lips.
The moment the kiss happened, the sound of blood rushing to her ears even drowned out her frantic heartbeat.
As if to prove herself, Ning Yuxuan kissed the man very forcefully from the start, biting his lips with all her might.
It was as if he wanted to return everything he had done to her in the past.
The man seemed to have not expected her to be so enthusiastic all of a sudden, and for a moment he was unable to resist, letting her do as she pleased.
During several intimate encounters, Ning Yuxuan felt a sense of control for the first time.
She gripped his neck tightly with both hands, making him lower his head to accommodate her.
But soon, the man took the initiative.
In the dim light, two figures were entangled.
The blanket that had been used to cover the legs fell silently to the ground.
...
It took me a long time to tidy up my messy dress in the restroom.
I originally planned to rest for only half an hour before heading to the dessert shop, but it ended up taking more than an hour.
Before leaving, Ning Yuxuan glanced at the time and complained to Xie Zhiyan, "It's all your fault. If we had come any later, it would have been almost dinner time, and we've only just come out."
Xie Zhiyan chuckled: "Didn't you kiss me first?"
Ning Yuxuan's cheeks flushed as she recalled what had just happened.
At first, she took the initiative, but later... it became a back-and-forth between the two of them.
Ning Yuxuan had absolutely no experience in this area, and in the end, she relied almost entirely on her body's instinctive movements.
Since it was just the two of them in the house, all their previous concerns disappeared.
However, the two ultimately did not take it to the final step.
In fact, Ning Yuxuan was already prepared when she took the initiative to kiss him.
The reason we couldn't get to the final step wasn't because she suddenly changed her mind.
The reason is simple: the person responsible for cleaning and tidying the house did not prepare a certain item.
They probably didn't expect them to do that kind of thing as soon as they arrived at their new house.
When emotions run high, there's no turning back.
It's not that you can't go downstairs to buy it, or order a convenience store delivery.
However, Ning Yuxuan's initial act of kissing the man's lips was impulsive, and after being forced to stop, she became somewhat hesitant.
Xie Zhiyan probably sensed her timidity and didn't press her any further.
He could only sigh helplessly, "It seems that the preparations before coming here this time were not sufficient."
Ning Yuxuan's response was to glare at him.
...
The dessert shop is located right at the entrance of this residential complex.
Although it was a weekday afternoon, the new store was still very popular, with only one empty seat left in a corner.
The two sat down.
The waiter brought over the menu, and Ning Yuxuan selected a few items that interested her, especially the shop's signature egg tart.
She had eaten many egg tarts, but before coming here she had heard that the egg tarts at this shop tasted different from those at other shops, and that once she had tried them, she would never forget them.
While waiting for the dessert to be served, Ning Yuxuan casually glanced at the shop's decor.
This is a habit she developed after taking over Huayuan: whenever she arrives at a place, she can't help but pay attention to the decoration style of that place and think about whether it can be used in the decoration of a themed hotel.
However, the store's style was very simple, and Ning Yuxuan couldn't figure out anything after looking around.
I unintentionally made eye contact with one of the guests at the table by the window.
The table was occupied by two girls, who appeared to be students based on their attire.
When Ning Yuxuan looked over, the girl immediately looked away as if she had been burned.
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
My first thought was, did they notice that her skirt wasn't properly adjusted?
Perhaps because she thought about what almost happened between her and Xie Zhiyan in the apartment, she felt a little guilty.
When she checked herself in the bathroom just now, she did find a noticeable red mark on her chest.
It's easy to guess that it was left behind when the two couldn't control their emotions.
Fortunately, the neckline of her dress wasn't too low today, so she could cover it up by adjusting it.
Ning Yuxuan took out her phone, turned on the camera, and examined herself.
No problem.
Seeing her actions, Xie Zhiyan asked gently, "What's wrong?"
Ning Yuxuan lowered her voice and asked him, "Are there any marks on the exposed parts of my body that shouldn't be there?"
Perhaps also recalling what had just happened in the apartment, Xie Zhiyan's brow twitched slightly.
After a moment, he replied, "No."
Ning Yuxuan: "...That's fine then."
She might be overthinking it.
As they were talking, the desserts they had ordered were served.
Ning Yuxuan was most curious about the taste of the egg tart.
We ordered two servings, each containing two small egg tarts.
She pushed one of the packets toward Xie Zhiyan, then took one from her own packet.
Ning Yuxuan put the egg tart in her hand into her mouth, then squinted her eyes.
As expected of a product highly recommended by social media bloggers, it's not that it's significantly different from a regular egg tart, but it's just more perfect in every aspect.
The tart crust is crispy, and the egg custard is smooth and rich, filling your mouth with aroma.
After eating, the sweetness lingered on the tip of my tongue.
Ning Yuxuan finished her two portions and still felt a little unsatisfied.
Her gaze fell on the one in the man's hand.
Xie Zhiyan ate slower than her, and only finished one of them.
Seeing Ning Yuxuan's gaze sweep over him, Xie Zhiyan couldn't help but chuckle.
"Want more?"
Ning Yuxuan nodded.
Her intention was for Xie Zhiyan to hand over his...
Unexpectedly, the man picked up the egg tart and brought it directly to her lips.
Ning Yuxuan: "..."
She subconsciously glanced at the other guests around her.
Everyone seemed to be talking about their own things, and no one noticed what was happening on their end.
Ning Yuxuan thought, she shouldn't be that famous yet, so she won't be recognized here, right?
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