Jiang Liu smiled and pinched Jun Qingmeng’s cheek.

So soft and smooth.

Like a peeled, hard-boiled egg.

"Hey, you’re pinching me again."

Jun Qingmeng shot him a mock-reproachful look, then her expression suddenly turned serious as she said:

"Honey, let’s be serious. After we see my dad on Monday, let’s go to the mall. I want to have a few suits custom-made for you."

She couldn’t hold it in anymore.

She wanted to spend money on her husband.

’If I’m buying, I’m buying the most expensive suits!’

’He’s mine anyway. Spending money on him makes me happy.’

Jiang Liu pulled his daughter into his arms as well, and the three of them snuggled together. "That’s a bit much. What would I do with so many suits? Wear them while I cook in the kitchen? I’d barely wear them a few times a year."

It wasn’t like he was constantly attending formal events.

He had no use for suits.

Casual clothes were so much more comfortable.

"No, I want to buy them!"

Jun Qingmeng’s face suddenly reddened, a strange look in her eyes. "I don’t want you to wear them for other people to see. I want you to wear them at home, just for me."

"Pleeeease, Honey~"

Her coquettishness was lethal.

"Daddy, Tongtong wants to see too!"

Jiang Liu nodded in agreement. "All right then, I agree..."

"Mwah! You’re the best, Honey!"

"Mwah! Daddy, you spoil your little cutie, hehe!"

Jiang Liu got a sweet kiss on each cheek.

"Alright, move aside for a second. I’m going to change out of this suit. It’s not as comfortable as pajamas."

"Can I watch you change?"

"No." Jiang Liu was a little embarrassed.

"Okay then, Honey. Wait a second, can I take a picture?"

"No problem. Take as many as you want. Should I pose?"

"No need!"

Jun Qingmeng took a few pictures of Jiang Liu.

"Done! You can go get changed now... Are you sure you don’t need my help?"

"No."

"Giggle... You’re so cute, Honey. Just as cute as Tongtong."

At the side, the corners of Tongtong’s mouth turned up.

’I’m the little cutie, and Daddy is the big cutie.’

’Daddy is as cute as me.’

’Hehe.’

Jun Qingmeng took the opportunity while Jiang Liu was changing.

She set the photo as her phone’s wallpaper.

’Now I can see my husband whenever I turn on my phone.’

’Perfect!’

Jiang Tongtong leaned close to Jun Qingmeng’s ear and whispered, "Mommy, I have a secret to tell you."

"Hm? What secret?"

Jun Qingmeng perked up, her interest piqued.

Jiang Tongtong hesitated for a moment, then secretly said, "Daddy has an eight-pack! And pecs, too! They’re amazing!"

After saying that, she lifted her own shirt to pinch her soft, pale little tummy.

This little one didn’t have any yet~

"Ah..."

Jun Qingmeng blinked.

A sense of panic began to bubble up inside her.

’My husband’s body is that good?’

’But... I’m just a rookie who’s never been in a relationship before...’

’He couldn’t be... super amazing, could he...?’

She felt a little scared amidst her anticipation.

Jiang Liu came out of the bedroom and saw the two of them staring at each other. He asked curiously, "What are you two talking about?"

"Dad... Mmph."

Just as Jiang Tongtong was about to speak, Jun Qingmeng quickly clamped a hand over her small mouth.

"Nothing! We were just discussing the plot of Detective Conan."

Jun Qingmeng’s ears were an alluring shade of red.

’She suspected her expression just now must have looked totally greedy. If Jiang Liu found out it was because she was fantasizing about his abs... Ugh... she couldn’t even imagine it. How mortifying!’

Tongtong leaned close to Jun Qingmeng’s ear. "Mommy, that’ll be one ice cream bar."

"Half!"

"Deal!"

The mother and daughter’s transaction was a success.

Jiang Liu didn’t press the matter and lay down on the sofa.

Jun Qingmeng scurried from Tongtong’s left side over to Jiang Liu’s right, hugging his arm.

She was very soft.

Jiang Liu kept his eyes fixed on the TV, not daring to look aside.

Tongtong leaned against Jiang Liu’s chest.

A human-sized pillow.

However, both of them were very careful, worried about making Jiang Liu uncomfortable by pressing down on him.

Lying on someone for too long can get uncomfortable.

One was husband-obsessed, the other was dad-obsessed!

They lay on the sofa, eating fruit and watching two episodes of Detective Conan.

Tongtong was getting a little sleepy.

"Daddy, sleepy."

"Should we go back and sleep?"

"Okay, Honey."

"Daddy, carry me."

Jiang Liu picked up Tongtong, whose eyes could barely stay open.

Back in the bedroom.

Tongtong didn’t even clamor to turn on the projector; she must have been truly exhausted. The moment she was placed on the bed, she shut down.

Jiang Liu plugged in his and Jun Qingmeng’s phones to charge.

He comfortably lay down under the covers.

The bedding still carried a milky scent.

It was Tongtong’s.

Jun Qingmeng lay beside Jiang Liu, hugging his arm and gazing at him.

Her eyes were clear and moist, shimmering with an alluring luster.

It was a look full of love and anticipation.

Jiang Liu extended his arm, and Jun Qingmeng cooperatively rested her head on it.

"Why do you keep staring at me?"

"I like looking at you. I want to keep looking at you."

"Then look. Look all you want. Anyway, you’re mine, and I’m yours. You can look for as long as you like."

"Mmm~ Honey~"

Jun Qingmeng acted coyly, giving Jiang Liu’s arm a gentle bite.

"What’s wrong?"

"Nothing!"

Jun Qingmeng just kept looking at Jiang Liu like that.

Jiang Liu couldn’t take her intense gaze anymore and took the initiative to change the subject. "We’re meeting your dad the day after tomorrow. I wonder what the first thing he’ll say will be."

"Relax, big baby, don’t worry. Your wifey will protect you!"

Jun Qingmeng patted Jiang Liu’s head comfortingly.

Jiang Liu rolled his eyes. "I’m not worried. It’s just that having this weighing on my mind is uncomfortable. I want to get it resolved as soon as possible."

"There, there, Honey. Don’t be anxious. Even if my dad doesn’t approve, I’ll never leave you. Jiang Liu... I really, really love you. Believe me."

"I believe you." Jiang Liu nodded.

"Mhm!"

Jun Qingmeng gave Jiang Liu a light kiss on the cheek, then buried her head deep in his chest, greedily breathing in his scent.

Her voice was muffled. "Honey, I don’t just like you because you’re handsome. Being handsome is a bonus. Even if you weren’t handsome, I’d still like you just as much."

Jun Qingmeng was just trying to express her feelings simply.

She wanted to tell Jiang Liu.

’Even if you weren’t good-looking, I’d still like you.’

Jiang Liu stroked her hair and said softly, "Me too."

"Mhm!..." Jun Qingmeng fell silent.

But her legs started to move restlessly.

First, she draped a leg over Jiang Liu, as if hugging a stuffed doll.

After a while, her leg started moving again.

Her little hands wanted to get restless too, but Jun Qingmeng held them back.

’She really wanted to touch Jiang Liu’s abs.’

’But she didn’t have the guts to reach in and do it.’

’So frustrating.’

’All lust, no nerve!’

’That’s me!’

’Forget it!’

’Tomorrow night, for sure!’

"Honey~"

"Mhm," Jiang Liu responded with his eyes closed.

’Got to give my girlfriend a sense of security at all times.’

"I want to kiss goodnight before we sleep, can we, can we?"

Jun Qingmeng whined coquettishly.

"Mhm."

"Mmph—"

The two kissed for a minute.

Just as Jun Qingmeng’s breathing became ragged, Jiang Liu released her.

"Go to sleep."

"Okay. Hold me tight while we sleep. I want to smell your scent."

Jiang Liu gathered Jun Qingmeng into his arms.

Beneath the round collar of her nightgown, her delicate collarbones were beautiful.

Jun Qingmeng’s breathing gradually calmed, then slowed.

She’d powered down.

Jiang Liu unplugged his phone, squinting as he turned the brightness all the way down.

His two apprentices had each sent him a message.

"Master, it’s almost nine. Make sure you rest and don’t stay up late."

"Going to bed, Master. Everything went smoothly today."

Even though there wasn’t much to report.

The two of them were always looking out for their master.

This was what apprentices were supposed to do.

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