Time passed slowly, and the temperature on Xiang Yuan’s cheeks grew increasingly warm.

She couldn’t bring herself to say it directly, so she simply pointed downward with her hand.

Soon.

Cheng Zhinan understood what she meant.

He released her, making sure she was steady on her feet, and said in a low voice:

“Sorry, I was just afraid you might accidentally fall earlier.”

Xiang Yuan could mostly understand this kind of normal physiological reaction.

After all, Doctor Cheng was a strong and healthy young man who hadn’t been home for a long time. It was only natural that he might lose control a bit when encountering his young and beautiful wife.

Cheng Zhinan examined her exquisite makeup today, “Did you go out to meet friends?”

Xiang Yuan nodded: “Met with some old friends to discuss matters about Xiang Ming’s work.”

Cheng Zhinan: “How has Xiang Ming been recently?”

Xiang Yuan: “Same as always, still acting like a child, unstable wherever she goes.”

Cheng Zhinan placed the towel in his hand into the bathroom, then turned and walked toward the bedroom, “By the way, you mentioned on the phone earlier that your skin was dry, so I specially brought you some skincare products.”

Xiang Yuan followed his steps forward.

Sure enough.

On the bedroom table sat a set of luxury-grade skincare products.

Xiang Yuan raised her eyebrows, thinking Cheng Zhinan was really extravagant.

But Cheng Zhinan had never been short of money.

Originally someone who could have lived as a rich second generation, he instead chose to study medicine and became an industry leader, directly emerging as a shining new star in the medical field.

Thinking carefully, although they hadn’t been married long, Cheng Zhinan had always been generous with her.

Whether it was going out for meals or daily expenses, this man knew how to take good care of his wife.

Even someone as picky as Xiang Yuan had no complaints about Cheng Zhinan.

The man himself usually had no extra expenses beyond daily spending, but when it came to Xiang Yuan, he basically gave her the best of everything.

Xiang Yuan’s eyes lit up when she saw the skincare products on the table, and she was quite appreciative, “You really bought them for me?”

“Mm.” The man, seeing that she seemed quite satisfied, lowered his eyelashes slightly as if relaxing a lot.

He wasn’t particularly knowledgeable about women’s skincare products. Having heard Xiang Yuan mention on the phone that her skin wasn’t doing well due to the changing seasons, he thought about it and messaged his cousin, asking what brands young women liked to use nowadays.

Cheng Zhinan’s cousin was a beauty expert and directly recommended many brands to him, telling him to buy according to her recommendations.

Xiang Yuan was certainly satisfied.

She always knew how to provide emotional value – even if what Cheng Zhinan bought today wasn’t quite to her liking, she wouldn’t pick and choose.

After all, gifts represented thoughtfulness, and who wouldn’t appreciate receiving gifts from others?

She opened the bag to look inside, while politely saying, “You don’t need to buy me such expensive gifts in the future. Your work is hard, so you should spend less money.”

As she spoke, Cheng Zhinan sat down opposite her.

He tilted his head slightly, the corners of his eyes lifting to outline a gentle curve.

“Spend less money?”

Xiang Yuan nodded repeatedly: “That’s right.”

Cheng Zhinan simply smiled lightly: “Well, I think I still have enough money to support my wife. As long as it’s something you like, you can feel free to tell me – I can afford it.”

Xiang Yuan looked at the man across from her: “You must not have been eating or drinking well during your business trip these days, right?”

Cheng Zhinan: “It’s alright, I’m used to it.”

Xiang Yuan: “What would you like to eat tonight? My treat.”

Cheng Zhinan: “Going out to eat?”

Xiang Yuan: “Yes.”

She could manage some simple dishes, but those amateur skills were truly unsuitable for entertaining Doctor Cheng tonight.

So spending money to dine out was actually the best option.

Cheng Zhinan went along with her: “Alright.”

However, there was still some time before dinner, so the two needed to rest at home for a few more hours.

After Cheng Zhinan showered, he went to the wardrobe and put on fresh clothes.

Xiang Yuan stared at his back, watching as Cheng Zhinan retrieved a white shirt and gray casual pants from the wardrobe. He exuded the clean freshness of someone who had just bathed, with prominent veins on his arms and dormant masculine hormones lurking beneath his cool-toned pale skin.

The man’s hands were distinct with clearly defined knuckles, and even while buttoning his shirt, he moved with methodical precision.

Xiang Yuan’s gaze slowly traveled upward.

She recalled the scene she had witnessed earlier when opening the bedroom door.

Freed from the constraints of clothing, the frankly exposed muscles resembled those unspoken desires, appearing so openly before her.

She couldn’t help but click her tongue.

This body was more like a work of art.

When fully dressed, he resembled a dormant volcano; when undressed, he revealed unexpectedly delightful surprises.

Especially when those slender hands slowly rose to his waist muscles, exposing a controlling desire not usually visible…

Perhaps her thoughts were straying too far, so Xiang Yuan began forcing herself to regain composure.

By now, Cheng Zhinan had finished changing.

Xiang Yuan averted her gaze, cleared her throat, and casually fiddled with her phone.

The phone on the table also rang.

It was Cheng Zhinan’s phone.

He opened it to find a message from his cousin.

Ming Rongrong: [Cousin, is sister-in-law satisfied with the skincare products I picked out for her?]

Cheng Zhinan lowered his gaze, replying to the message:

[She’s fine with them.]

Ming Rongrong: [Hehe, see? I told you my picks wouldn’t disappoint.]

Cheng Zhinan: [Mm, I’ll treat you to a meal next time.]

Ming Rongrong: [No need to be so formal~]

When Cheng Zhinan set down his phone, he noticed Xiang Yuan sitting before her drawing tablet, seeking inspiration.

Cheng Zhinan watched for two seconds, “Do you have new work recently?”

Xiang Yuan stared at the screen: “Not exactly new work, just drawing for fun. I’m bored at home anyway.” With Cheng Zhinan back, he could help spark some inspiration.

When she first started serializing her comic, she had casually claimed it would share daily life moments with her husband, though the comic would naturally contain exaggerated elements. The result was purely for self-amusement, and she hadn’t expected many followers. But once fans learned there were real-life prototypes, they became even more fervent, eagerly awaiting updates every day.

The previous chapter had depicted the male protagonist on a business trip to City G, never forgetting to show care for the female protagonist during work breaks.

Given the immense work and academic pressures facing contemporary youth, many readers preferred comics with lighthearted pacing and super sweet plots. Combined with Xiang Yuan’s unique artistic style that beautifully captured characters and subtle details, she easily attracted fans.

Many found it hard to believe she was a newcomer appearing out of nowhere, unaware this was just a casual pseudonym Xiang Yuan had created.

The last chapter ended with the male protagonist returning from his business trip, coincidentally encountering the female protagonist at the doorway a crucial cliffhanger moment.
Just as the story reached a climax that would make hormones run wild, it came to an abrupt stop. A line of small text floated at the bottom:

【Finally finished the manuscript after a week of frantic work! I swear I won’t procrastinate next time. Off to sleep in now see you next month T_T】

Fans expressed strong dissatisfaction in the comments section:

“What?! We have to wait a whole month? No way…”

“The male lead has been away on business for so long he must be pent up. He better do something naughty to the female lead (evil grin.jpg).”

“The female lead mentioned wanting to exercise restraint earlier, and they’re still newlyweds. He’ll probably understand, but it’s normal for men his age to have strong desires…”

“This is so sweet ahhhhh! Arranged marriage turning into love is the sweetest trope. When will our female lead baby give the male lead some response?”

“The male lead seems really skilled in bed sweating bullets for our girl.”

Seeing the fans’ demands for updates, Xiang Yuan guiltily glanced back at Cheng Zhinan.

Cheng Zhinan, completely unaware, was reading a magazine at the table.

Yes she had created a personality in her comic that was the complete opposite of his real self, and she took great pleasure in drawing side stories that completely dismantled Doctor Cheng’s aloof image.

But who asked him to always sternly tell her to exercise restraint before?

Fortunately, it was all fictional. Cheng Zhinan would definitely never find out.

Thinking this, Xiang Yuan let out a sigh of relief, visibly relaxing.

When Cheng Zhinan was too busy with work and acted cold toward her, she would deliberately make him suffer from unrequited love in her comics it was her way of venting frustration.

For now, the room was quiet.

Cheng Zhinan knew she was about to start drawing, so he remained silent.

The man crossed his legs, elegantly flipping through the magazine with his fingertips.

Xiang Yuan’s fingers flew across the paper, swiftly sketching lines with intense concentration.

Inspiration came from life.

The scene of the handsome man emerging from the bath earlier could be used directly.

She had extremely high standards for human anatomy from the deltoids to the latissimus dorsi, everything had to be in perfect proportion.

Oh, and the gluteus maximus, faintly visible even under the towel…

Xiang Yuan admired her masterpiece with great satisfaction.

When she worked, she easily lost track of time. It wasn’t until Cheng Zhinan stood before her and gently tapped the table that she realized several hours had passed.

Cheng Zhinan glanced at his wristwatch and reminded her:

“It’s dinner time. Would you like to go out and relax first, then continue working when we return?”

Xiang Yuan happily agreed, then carefully placed her drawings on the table, making sure Cheng Zhinan wouldn’t see them.

……

Evening.

The two arrived at an elegant Western restaurant.

After ordering, Xiang Yuan returned the menu to the waiter and smiled cheerfully at Cheng Zhinan. “I come here often the food is pretty good. I recommend it to you.”

Cheng Zhinan: “I’m usually busy with work and don’t eat out often. But if there’s any restaurant you’d like to try, just let me know. I’ll make time to accompany you.”

Xiang Yuan rested her chin on her hand, studying the man across from her.

Even though he looked like a workaholic, just wearing a simple white shirt to dinner was enough to attract sidelong glances from women nearby.

It’s almost a waste for him to be a doctor.

If he were in an industry that relied on looks, Doctor Cheng would likely be even more in demand.

Xiang Yuan casually chimed in, “Did anything interesting happen during your trip this time?”

Cheng Zhinan paused briefly, then thought of a somewhat interesting topic to share with her.

However, when it came to what constituted “interesting,” the difference between the two of them was quite significant.

Xiang Yuan never expected that what Cheng Zhinan found interesting would still be related to medicine.

She listened in a daze, basically letting it go in one ear and out the other, yet she still put on a serious expression.

She didn’t really care what he was saying, just stared at his face.

The man’s lips were very attractive neither too thin nor too thick, with a clear and sharp outline, exuding an innate, restrained sensuality.

Xiang Yuan had a vivid memory of their first kiss.

Her first kiss with Cheng Zhinan wasn’t on their wedding night.

It was the night before they decided to get married.

The weather was still chilly, the night was dark, and the moonlight gently draped over the tree trunks. A thin mist drifted slowly across the sky, leaving behind a damp trace.

The man stood before her in a black turtleneck sweater, placing a warm milk tea in her palm. His large hand wrapped around her wrist, radiating an incredibly reassuring strength.

He said, “Xiang Yuan, if you’re willing to marry me, I can promise to be loyal to you for a lifetime.”

In that romantic moment, Xiang Yuan, as if bewitched, agreed.

Cheng Zhinan leaned down to kiss her, as if sealing an incredibly sincere promise.

His lips carried the pleasant scent of mint, soft and tender, making her blush and her heart race when they kissed.

It was Xiang Yuan’s first time kissing a man’s lips, and she felt her heartbeat go completely haywire.

So

This was what kissing felt like.

He smelled wonderful, and his lips were so soft, making the experience absolutely amazing.

However, for their first kiss, Cheng Zhinan only gave her a brief taste, not going too far.

But Xiang Yuan loved kissing him.

His lips were both attractive and soft, perfect for kissing.

And so, at a time when she should have been eating, Xiang Yuan began to let her thoughts wander again.

She suddenly remembered all the rules and regulations he had set.

Right.

Was there a day designated for kissing?

She had just looked at them the day before yesterday, so why had she forgotten today?

It must be because she had been staying up late lately, messing up her memory.

Just as Xiang Yuan was struggling to recall, Cheng Zhinan noticed her unusual behavior.

He set down his knife and fork and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?”

Xiang Yuan looked up, her face filled with anticipation, and asked:

“Is today a kissing day?”

Silence fell on the other side.

After a long while.

Cheng Zhinan’s chest rose and fell slightly as he took a sip of lemon water from his glass, speaking gently:

“Today is not.”

Xiang Yuan pouted unhappily, her brows furrowing with frustration.

“When is it then?”

On the day they could kiss, she was definitely going to kiss him ten times over.

It had been over half a month since she last kissed him.

It must be because she was ovulating lately.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t be acting so out of character.

If she explained it as being controlled by hormones, then everything made perfect sense.

Cheng Zhinan hadn’t expected her to ask this question either.

Her frustration was obvious, and even her slightly furrowed brows carried a hint of adorable annoyance.

After just two weeks away, he could notice small changes in her, such as

She had gotten new nail art.

Her hair had grown a little longer.

Today she had also styled her hair in curls, adorned with a pearl hair clip, somewhat resembling Tom’s dream girl cat, Toodles Galore both proud and adorable.

Therefore, Cheng Zhinan set down his water glass and looked across at Xiang Yuan.

Xiang Yuan also realized she might have been a bit too candid earlier and was about to explain when she noticed Cheng Zhinan’s gaze fixed on her.

His eyes were deep, gentle with a hint of a faint smile.

Reaching across the long table, he enveloped her hand in his palm and asked seriously:

“So, did you want to kiss today?”

Xiang Yuan’s eyes paused, as if recalling certain details.

Today

seemed like a good day for kissing after all.