1.
Shi Pengpeng and Yan Jing’s one-on-one tutoring sessions were still ongoing, but the end time was getting later and later.
It wasn’t that they loved studying so much; it was just that every time class was over, Yan Jing always had to cuddle up with Shi Pengpeng for some intimate “discussion.”
This evening, as they kissed and kissed, the two of them tumbled onto the sofa.
Yan Jing’s sofa was really soft, and Shi Pengpeng’s body sank halfway into it, dazed, when she bumped into something hard.
Then, both of them froze for a moment.
Shi Pengpeng snapped back to her senses and blinked innocently.
“Brother, you poked me.”
Yan Jing: “…”
Actually, he’d had this kind of reaction several times before, but it was his first relationship and he didn’t have much experience.
When they’d just started dating, he was always worried about offending her, so he kept holding himself back.
Yan Jing pretended to check the time and said, “It’s getting late today, and it’d be a hassle for you to go home. Why don’t you stay here? I’ll take you to work early tomorrow.”
Shi Pengpeng blinked and said, looking very moved, “Brother, you’re so nice.”
Yan Jing closed his eyes and let out a long breath.
“You’re giving me too much credit. I’m not such a good man, I have ulterior motives.”
Shi Pengpeng stifled a laugh and stopped teasing him.
She hooked her leg around his waist.
“I know, me too.”
***
2.
Wei Chi had noticed that his boss’s tastes had changed lately.
Yan Jing used to turn his nose up at all kinds of junk food and was extremely picky about dining environments.
He’d never step foot into a restaurant if the place was even slightly shabby.
But recently, Yan Jing had actually taken the initiative to share several hole-in-the-wall joints with him.
Of course, Wei Chi knew why.
Love just changes people completely.
That day, Wei Chi was reporting the progress of an acquisition to Yan Jing.
The project’s amount wasn’t large, but a few of the senior execs below couldn’t agree, so it was just the same old back-and-forth.
Yan Jing was so bored his eyelids were drooping.
He picked up his coffee and took a sip, but it wasn’t enough to perk him up, so he casually opened a drawer, took out a pack of Skittles, tore it open, and tossed two into his mouth.
Wei Chi: ‘I know the boss’s tastes had changed, but I didn’t expected the change to be this drastic.’
Wei Chi chuckled and said, “President Yan, you like eating these?”
“Not really,” Yan Jing replied objectively.
“I’m not a huge fan. Too sweet.”
Wei Chi: “…….”
He almost couldn’t hold back from asking if this “not a fan” was the same as how he used to “not like Miss Shi.”
Then he saw a strange little smile at the corner of Yan Jing’s mouth.
Yan Jing continued, “But Pengpeng likes them.”
The candy is way too sweet on its own, but when I eat it from Shi Pengpeng’s mouth, it’s just right.
Wei Chi: “…Got it.”
Sigh, the boss is all sweet now, but us workhorses just have it tougher.
***
3.
Yan Jing had nearly finished his theory lessons on occult arts, and Shi Pengpeng started taking him out for field practice.
At first, Yan Jing was a bit reluctant, but after a couple of sessions, he became much more enthusiastic.
After all, the practical lessons always took place in places where ghosts and spirits tended to gather—dark and secluded spots.
It was just too perfect for dating Shi Pengpeng!
Later on, to spend more time being affectionate with Shi Pengpeng, Yan Jing even actively used the Unwithering Bone to lure the nearby monsters over, then took care of them as quickly as possible.
As a result, it didn’t take long before a rumor started spreading in the Xiluo Underworld—Great Mage Shi Pengpeng, in order to catch ghosts, had gone completely mad and was using the Unwithering Bone as bait!
Afraid of becoming part of this terrifying couple’s playtime, all the Yin Entities scrambled to catch the high-speed rail out of town overnight, and the Xiluo Underworld’s environment became cleaner than ever before.
***
4.
Yan Jing didn’t have much experience in love, but he was eager to learn and even downloaded a Xiaodigua app just for this.
One day, with rare free time, he started studying relationship tips on the app.
As he scrolled, he suddenly saw a post:
[Girls with Hard Eight Characters will Ke Husband. Here are a few ways to solve it.]
Yan Jing: ?
Yan Jing immediately replied: [Nonsense. Having Hard Eight Characters just means you have a strong life force, there’s nothing to solve. If you get “overcome,” it just means your own fate is weak. I suggest you reincarnate and stop judging others.]
Still feeling annoyed, he reported the post.
Report reason: Spreading harmful values.
***
5.
The Xiluo Crematorium was about to undergo renovations and invited Shi Pengpeng to be a consultant.
It was a pretty big project, and Shi Pengpeng had to go several times, always working late into the night.
As long as Yan Jing wasn’t working overtime, he’d pack up her favorite late-night snacks and go pick her up.
Shi Pengpeng teased him, “Are you worried I’ll run into danger?”
“Not at all.” Yan Jing shook his head and kissed her. “I just miss you, that’s all.”
Shi Pengpeng’s new place had started renovations, so she decided to check out some guides on Xiaodigua.
As soon as she opened the local forum, she saw a post:
[I really love my girlfriend, I’m about to start my own ‘chasing-wife-at-the-crematorium’ arc!]
The post was trending.
Shi Pengpeng liked reading those kinds of “crematorium” novels, so she clicked in without hesitation.
[Recently, my girlfriend’s been working at the crematorium, often until very late. It’s so tough for her. I want to bring her some late-night snacks. Does anyone have recommendations for good food near the Xiluo Crematorium?]
Comments section:
[(????)]
[Who taught you to pick a username like that?]
[Crematorium literature fans clicked in all excited, thinking it would be a dramatic story, but it’s just a foodie on a mission!]
[OP, if you want a late-night snack, just say so. It’s not like we won’t give you recommendations, why so many tricks?]
[Fine, even though you tricked me, you really know how to get clicks. Since I’m here, here’s a recommendation: two kilometers from the east gate of the crematorium is Niujis Spicy Hot Pot. The tomato broth and the spicy broth are both amazing.]
The original poster replied to this comment: [Thanks, my girlfriend loves it.]
Shi Pengpeng: “…”
Last night, Yan Jing had brought her spicy hot pot from Niujis, and it really was delicious.
Shi Pengpeng checked the OP’s profile and found it was empty except for this one post, though it had a lot of bookmarks.
She smiled, gave the post a like and bookmarked it, then sent Yan Jing a message:
[Brother, I really like you too.]