As soon as Ruan Jiujiu finished speaking, another thunderclap resounded. Accompanied by a bright flash that illuminated the living room through the curtains, a deafening roar of thunder filled the air. Raindrops pelted the walls like a torrential downpour, the sound growing increasingly urgent, resembling the loud plucking of a big string followed by the soft strumming of a small one.
Did the heavens have to cooperate like this?
Ruan Jiujiu shuddered in fright. Faced with Ruan Jiujiu’s question, Cheng Jun fell silent for a moment.
The rain was almost drowning out their voices. Ruan Jiujiu felt both anxious and conflicted, as if she were waiting for a verdict.
Cheng Jun asked earnestly, “Will you leave?”
Today, he seemed particularly fixated on this question, as if he believed that as soon as he uttered it, an invisible force would whisk Ruan Jiujiu away, never to be seen again.
Ruan Jiujiu found it somewhat amusing. “With this heavy rain, where can I even go?”
He didn’t answer but continued to hold Ruan Jiujiu in a breath-stealing embrace, never letting go.
Ruan Jiujiu wasn’t sure whether she should continue questioning Cheng Jun about what he knew. She didn’t know how much he was aware of.
The secret of crossing into another world was something she had intended to keep for a lifetime. But seeing Cheng Jun in such a state of disarray, she felt a pang of sympathy and didn’t want him to suffer from anxiety like this.
At the same time, Ruan Jiujiu was afraid that she and Cheng Jun were not on the same page, that she had misunderstood, and that she would inadvertently reveal her secret.
Ruan Jiujiu was very uncertain about whether Cheng Jun and she were on the same wavelength.
He seemed to fear that she would disappear. Could it be…
Thinking about it, Ruan Jiujiu felt somewhat pleased. “Could it be that you think I’m a fairy who has descended to understand our fate?”
If Cheng Jun thought that way, she was more than willing to go along with it. After all, who wouldn’t want to be a little fairy?
Cheng Jun hesitated. “…”
Ruan Jiujiu asked, “…”
Cheng Jun reluctantly said, “Yes, that’s it.”
Ruan Jiujiu gritted her teeth and sneered, “Do you perhaps think I’m a lost spirit, a ghostly apparition, or a mountain spirit, like the White Snake, for instance?”
No wonder they had to watch “The Legend of the White Snake.” Was the fortune teller really Master Fahai?
Is that why he was so anxious?
“…” Ruan Jiujiu really wanted to strangle her man.
Cheng Jun’s eyes wandered, and he quickly regained his will to live. “No, you’re a little fairy.”
He said it very perfunctorily. Ruan Jiujiu pushed him away with a palm, glaring at him.
They were like two grapes.
Cheng Jun silently contemplated. Ruan Jiujiu had long forgotten why she had initially chosen to conceal her identity. Now she was going to insist that she was a little fairy. She was an earthly fairy who had not come to steal Cheng Jun’s essence, let alone a wandering spirit.
Cheng Jun said, “Alright, whatever you say.”
Ruan Jiujiu frowned. Why did she suddenly feel unhappy?
She turned around, her face darkening. “This little fairy is going back to sleep.”
“Boom!”
Yet another untimely thunderclap scared Ruan Jiujiu, and she almost buried her head.
Usually, she was never afraid of thunder. But today, the noise was particularly frightening, as if some divine force were watching her every move.
Ruan Jiujiu’s face turned pale, and she rolled back into Cheng Jun’s arms, looking miserable.
“Am I really going to be struck by lightning today?”
Even the heavens seemed to be telling her that embracing Cheng Jun was only natural.
In the darkness of the night, Cheng Jun lowered his head and held her tightly in his arms.
When Ruan Jiujiu embraced him, it was like a long-dormant machine suddenly being powered up and coming to life.
That feeling of completeness was something she had never experienced before.
Above them, Cheng Jun’s soothing voice murmured softly, “Don’t be afraid, I’m here.”
To her surprise, Ruan Jiujiu found herself strangely comforted.
In the midst of the increasingly heavy rain, the two of them held each other tightly, and Ruan Jiujiu felt an unfamiliar sense of security.
She decided to confess a part of the truth, so Cheng Jun wouldn’t keep guessing and worrying, as his daily anxieties could be even more detrimental to his health than her past life.
She certainly didn’t want to become a widow.
With her buried in Cheng Jun’s chest, her voice muffled, she said, “My secret is only allowed to be known by you. Let me make it clear in advance—no objections allowed! I’m just a little fairy, afraid you’ll starve to death after descending to the mortal world to save you. Do you understand?”
“Anyway, you only need to understand that I won’t leave. Stop worrying.”
Cheng Jun fell silent for a moment, his voice slow and deliberate but very clear.
“No need to descend for my sake. I’ll hold onto you.”
Ruan Jiujiu was initially taken aback, as if thousands of fireworks had exploded in her heart, leaving her dizzy, blushing, and feeling as if sweet bubbles were about to burst out of her.
She had to admit that the sweet words Cheng Jun occasionally uttered when he wasn’t acting like a dog were better than any language in the world.
Cheng Jun continued, “But what if you fall flat on your face?”
Ruan Jiujiu’s smile froze on her face.
She was about to swat Cheng Jun’s arm away with her hand, but he captured her waist with one hand and held the back of her head with the other.
“You… Mmm…”
She didn’t even finish her sentence before Cheng Jun’s lips sealed hers.
Wide-eyed, she looked up at him. In the dimly lit room, she could see Cheng Jun’s face magnified up close.
He covered Ruan Jiujiu’s eyes and said softly, “Don’t open them.”
Ruan Jiujiu’s cheeks turned rosy, her petite ears turned bright red, and the intoxicating blush spread across her skin. In the dim dawn light, it concealed her shyness.
She obediently closed her eyes.
This time, Cheng Jun’s actions were gentle, like a dragonfly skimming the water’s surface.
Their lips touched warmly, as if they were drawing each other’s breath and warmth.
Ruan Jiujiu tilted her head awkwardly, instinctively grabbing onto his clothes to steady herself.
Cheng Jun restrained his emotions and left a few kisses on her lips.
This time, he was more serious than ever.
“It’s okay if you don’t like me, as long as you stay by my side.”
He didn’t ask for much.
Ruan Jiujiu’s heart ached. She hadn’t expected Cheng Jun to confess his feelings like this again.
She blinked and looked at Cheng Jun, wondering how much anxiety lay hidden behind those seemingly calm eyes for him to say such words.
Cheng Jun avoided her gaze and changed the subject, saying slowly, “Let’s go back to the room and sleep. It’s almost dawn.”
He released his embrace, letting Ruan Jiujiu break free from the suffocating hug.
As Cheng Jun turned to leave, this time, it was Ruan Jiujiu who grabbed his arm.
On the surface, Ruan Jiujiu appeared extremely composed, but deep down, she was a bundle of nerves. Her actions were rough as she directly pushed Cheng Jun against the wall.
Cheng Jun blinked in confusion.
Ruan Jiujiu cleared her throat.
Knowing well that she despised sentimentality, this man!
She forcefully maintained a serious expression, pressing one hand against Cheng Jun’s chest, looking as emotionless as if she were conducting a meeting with a subordinate.
If she hadn’t been significantly shorter, she might have been able to exude even more authority if she had lifted her head.
“I’m here for a debrief. The initial testing has passed, although there are some bugs, they don’t affect overall performance. Since the performance has been good, it has been decided, after discussion, to give commendation.”
Cheng Jun: “?”
Ruan Jiujiu said solemnly, “Bow your head.”
Cheng Jun blinked and obediently lowered his head.
From the corner of his eye, he noticed Ruan Jiujiu tiptoeing, leaning toward him, and then, her lips gently brushed against his.
Like a light, fluffy cotton candy that he hadn’t even had a chance to taste, Ruan Jiujiu, like a startled quail, quickly ran back to the bedroom, her cheeks reddened.
“I’m going to bed now, goodnight!”
With a “bang,” Ruan Jiujiu closed the bedroom door, leaving Cheng Jun leaning against the wall alone.
It took him a while to recover from the shock. After a moment, he realized what had just happened, his slender fingers landing on the corner of his lips, where he could still feel her warmth.
“…”
Cheng Jun’s eyes widened, his expression frozen, nothing like the calm demeanor he had moments ago, and his ears turned bright red.
Just then, a jingling sound came from behind the door, filtering through the crack.
It was Ruan Jiujiu’s alarm clock, indicating it was time to get up for work.
The alarm was abruptly turned off.
The bedroom fell silent. After a while, Ruan Jiujiu reluctantly opened the door, revealing her disheveled head as she tried to hide her embarrassment. “Ahem… um, it’s time to go to work.”
The storm had subsided, leaving only muddy puddles on the road and the fresh scent of damp leaves as they headed out.
The two of them sat in the car in silence.
…If it weren’t for the fact that Ruan Jiujiu’s left hand was tightly held and didn’t let go, one might have thought they were having a fight.
Ruan Jiujiu turned her face away, pretending to be indifferent.
What was the big deal about a kiss? They were both adults; there was nothing to be shy about.
The driver sitting in the driver’s seat glanced at the rearview mirror and sensed that something was different in the atmosphere between the two of them today.
He wore a knowing smile, turned on the radio, and played soft music, slowing down the car.
Cheng Jun was in a very good mood today.
Not just good, but extremely good.
Anyone who came into contact with him could feel Mr. Cheng’s joy.
Tu Nan sneaked into Ruan Jiujiu’s office, raising his eyebrows and asking, “Sister-in-law, why is the boss so happy?”
Ruan Jiujiu gave him a cold, sidelong glance. “I heard from the secretary that you were sexually harassing her.”
Shifting the topic suddenly to himself, Tu Nan quickly defended himself, “No, sister-in-law, you’ve got it all wrong. I’m not that kind of person! I just wanted to be a bit proactive, you know? They say a woman chasing a man is like a thin layer of silk, so I thought I’d make it easier for her.”
Ruan Jiujiu said, “…Dream on.”
In the morning, due to an unexpected incident, Ruan Jiujiu had no intention of cooking. She had to go to the cafeteria for lunch.
To avoid Cheng Jun and prevent the situation from becoming even more awkward, Ruan Jiujiu, for the first time ever, carried her tray and sat down with her colleagues.
They were pleasantly surprised and quickly made space for Ruan Jiujiu to give her more room to sit.
While they were chatting casually, the young female employees, who had been chattering away, suddenly fell silent.
Blushing, they stared in dumbfounded amazement as the elusive big boss, who hadn’t been seen in years, appeared in the cafeteria, carrying a tray.
Cheng Jun, remaining perfectly composed, sat down across from Ruan Jiujiu, as if he didn’t regard himself as an outsider.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he slowly asked, “Is this all you’re eating? Is it because you didn’t sleep well last night and have no appetite?”
Whoosh…
Cheng Jun’s words caused everyone to misunderstand.
Ruan Jiujiu blushed instantly and signaled Cheng Jun with her eyes to stop making random comments.
Cheng Jun placed a bowl of silver ear fungus and wolfberry soup in front of Ruan Jiujiu. “It’s good for your health.”
Ruan Jiujiu: “…”
She was almost too embarrassed to facepalm.
The colleagues around them heard their conversation, and their expressions were a colorful array. Out of respect for the presence of the boss and the boss’s wife, they silently suppressed their astonishment.
They were practically a couple of immortals! High in appearance and with such a great relationship!
In just a few hours, all sorts of rumors had spread throughout the company, creating quite a stir.
The main instigator, Cheng Jun, who had been sitting alone in his office, was fast asleep.
Several books were placed in front of him, each marked with notes and annotations.
They were titled: “Complete Guide to Romantic Phrases,” “How to Pursue the Opposite Sex Rapidly and Effectively,” and “The Top 100 Types of Men Women Dislike.”
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