It was a question that struck deep into a man’s soul.

"Of course not. I swear I’ve only ever said it to you."

Jiang Liu flatly denied it.

When faced with something like this, a man had to issue a flat denial. Never admit it, no matter what.

The sweeter a woman’s words, the greater the danger lurking behind them.

Jun Qingmeng happily draped her long, slender, and fair legs over Jiang Liu.

"Darling, you’re truly wonderful. I love you. In the future, I want to buy you lots of things you like, take you traveling, and earn tons of money for you to spend. But... you can earn money yourself. I just wish I could keep you at home and hug you all day long."

"Wouldn’t I be your doll then?" Jiang Liu said jokingly.

"Exactly! But you’d be my favorite, my one and only doll."

"You really are something else."

Taking advantage of Jiang Liu’s distraction, Jun Qingmeng quickly planted a kiss on his cheek.

Her heart raced. Every time she kissed Jiang Liu, she got so nervous, but it was thrilling.

’When it came to flirting with her boyfriend, she was a pro!’

Jiang Liu touched his face. It felt a little wet, and he wondered what it smelled like.

Jun Qingmeng asked, "Darling, tell me... if we get our marriage license, can we really be together forever? I’ll be very good to you."

Jiang Liu thought for a moment. "If you’re good to me, and I’m good to you, then yes, we can be together forever. You know what I’m like. I don’t play games."

"Hmph. ’A man’s words are full of lies.’ Once we’re married, I’ll have to keep a close eye on you. Is that okay?"

"Of course. It’s only right."

"Darling, what if I get old? Will you get tired of me? I won’t be able to walk properly then, and you might even have to help me up. Tee hee hee."

Jun Qingmeng laughed gleefully. She was simply over the moon today.

Because she was now officially with Jiang Liu.

Her efforts had been rewarded.

"Of course not. That’s the pot calling the kettle black. I’ll be old and unable to walk by then too, so why would I get tired of you?"

"Then I’ll be the one helping you walk! If you get sick, I’ll even handle your bedpan... Mmph!"

Jiang Liu clamped a hand over her mouth. "Don’t you dare say things like that! Do you believe I’ll throw you and Tongtong out?"

Jiang Tongtong: ???

What did the little sweetheart do wrong in her sleep?

Jun Qingmeng put on her most coquettish, cutesy voice. "I was wrong, darling! I won’t say it again. Please forgive me!"

She snuggled against Jiang Liu, rubbing her soft cheek against his.

Jiang Liu patted her head. "You’re forgiven! Are you sleepy?"

"Mhm, I guess I’m a little bit... darling..."

A little bit??

"Darling."

"What is i..."

Qingmeng suddenly pressed her lips against his.

Jiang Liu was a bit stunned.

Jun Qingmeng’s eyes were closed, while Jiang Liu’s were open, watching her trembling eyelashes.

Jun Qingmeng’s lips were soft and sweet.

The two of them hugged and kissed for a while.

Jun Qingmeng was blushing furiously, her breathing quickening. Her legs shifted restlessly against Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu was the one to pull away. He took a breath and said, "You nearly suffocated me."

"Even if you’d suffocated, you would have died mine!"

Jiang Liu: ???

Jun Qingmeng snuggled in Jiang Liu’s arms and asked softly, "Darling, let’s get our license tomorrow. I want to tie you down."

She had been so swept up in the moment.

She loved kissing Jiang Liu.

"Huh? Why the rush?"

"Yes! My household registration book is right in my room. I can marry you anytime, you know."

Jiang Liu said helplessly, "My household registration book is with my mom."

After his divorce, his registration had been transferred back to his parents’ household.

Jun Qingmeng looked up, her expression pitiful. "Then how about next Monday? I really want to marry you."

"Let’s put a pin in that for now. We should get your father’s approval first. At the very least, I need to meet him. If we do this so hastily, I’m sure your dad will be furious."

’If my own daughter suddenly married some guy out of the blue,’ Jiang Liu thought, ’I definitely wouldn’t have a good impression of him. I’d probably have the urge to beat him to death.’

"Besides, I have to buy a house first. How can we get married without a marital home?"

Jun Qingmeng said eagerly, "You don’t need to! Don’t worry about my dad. I have a house. I’ll give you my house, then you’ll have a house to marry me with."

Jiang Liu smiled helplessly.

’Why is my girlfriend in such a hurry?’

He did a quick mental calculation. If he set aside the one million he’d earmarked for renovations, he still had just over three million in capital.

A decent house plus high-end renovations would cost close to two million.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t afford it.

"Let’s wait a little longer. I have money. After I buy a house and meet your dad, we’ll get our license."

"Then after we meet him, how much longer do we have to wait?"

"Half a month?"

"What, another half a month? That’s too long."

Jun Qingmeng became a little unhappy, burying her head in Jiang Liu’s chest and refusing to look at him.

"Don’t be anxious. Half a month is just two weeks. It’ll pass in the blink of an eye."

Jiang Liu comforted her.

"Then I’ll wait. You’re not allowed to go back on your word."

Jun Qingmeng’s agitated mood began to subside.

She was normally very composed, but she always lost her cool in front of Jiang Liu.

"Let’s get some sleep. It’s getting late. I might have to run out and deliver some ingredients to Yue Longfan in a bit. It’ll only take half an hour."

"Okay. Then you have to come back quickly. When you’re not here, Tongtong and I will be scared."

"Alright, don’t worry. It’ll just be a moment."

Jiang Liu extended his arm, letting Jun Qingmeng rest her head in the crook of his arm.

Jun Qingmeng smiled happily.

Her slender, delicate hand clutched Jiang Liu’s pajamas. She breathed in his familiar, masculine scent, feeling completely at ease.

"Jiang Liu... can you get my phone for me?"

"Hm? What for?" Without moving his right arm, Jiang Liu rolled over her, his body momentarily pressing down on hers as he reached for the phone on the nightstand.

"I’m going to text my dad!"

"Okay, I’ll watch," Jiang Liu said cheerfully.

He wanted to see what his girlfriend was like when dealing with her dad.

Jun Qingmeng angrily typed out a message, growing more furious by the second.

’It’s all Dad’s fault! He’s so annoying!’

Jun Qingmeng: "My boyfriend and I are ready, so when on earth will you have time? You were the one rushing me before, and now you’re the one not in a hurry? I need you to give me a definite time, now!"

She was getting truly anxious.

She felt like Jun Xinghe was a huge mountain standing between her and Jiang Liu.

She wished she could blow it up with dynamite.

Jun Xinghe was lying on his hotel bed. He had just wrapped up a business deal when he saw his daughter’s message. He was a bit surprised, and also a bit annoyed.

He replied nonchalantly, "What’s the rush? I still have a lot on my plate. We’ll talk after I’m finished."

Indifferent.

’Boss Jiang already has a girlfriend, so what the hell was the rush?’

Jun Qingmeng: "But I’m in a hurry now!"

Jun Xinghe frowned. "Have you forgotten what I’ve taught you? As a manager, you must remain calm no matter what you’re facing. Why are you becoming more and more reckless? You need to be level-headed. Rushing gets you nowhere."

When it came to double standards, he was a true professional.

Jun Qingmeng: "Who was the one hounding me before, sending ten texts a day? You have the nerve to say that to me?"

The spoiled young lady’s imperious nature was on full display.

She was only sweet and docile for Jiang Liu. To everyone else, she was a cat with its fangs bared.

A blush crept up Jun Xinghe’s face.

On this matter, he was definitely in the wrong.

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