Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 769 Challenge Dungeon 25

At lunchtime, she and Xie Yipei sat down at a table in the corner of the staff cafeteria.

Sure enough, the plate he brought contained sweet and sour pork ribs, along with several light vegetables, a well-balanced combination.

"How was your morning?" he asked casually as he placed some ribs into her bowl.

"It's alright, I'm preparing materials for the afternoon meeting with Zhou's company," Yun Chu replied, taking small bites of her food and trying to ignore the subtle, curious glances directed at the "newlyweds" around her.

“I know a little about Zhou’s project. The head of their technical department is quite picky about data presentation. Your PPT could highlight the market growth rate comparison for the third quarter.”

Xie Yipei gave advice very naturally, which was exactly the professional advice a senior engineer would give to a colleague in the marketing department, in line with the character of "Shen He".

"Thank you for reminding me." Yun Chu noted it down.

This may have just been acting, but his advice was indeed helpful.

This kind of daily interaction, mixed with professional exchanges, makes the tense nerves feel slightly strange yet inexplicably relaxed.

The afternoon meeting went smoothly.

Yun Chu, playing the role of "Li Yu," was well-prepared and responded appropriately. She remained highly vigilant throughout, paying close attention to the reactions of everyone in the conference room.

The people from Zhou's company, their own colleagues, including the marketing director who occasionally cast an approving glance... did not notice anything unusual.

But this is even more unsettling, because the "investigator" must be extremely well hidden.

It's time to leave work.

When Yun Chu finished packing her things and walked to the lobby, Xie Yipei was already waiting there.

He was looking down at his phone, his profile somewhat blurred in the evening light.

Hearing her footsteps, he looked up, put away his phone, and walked over naturally, taking the not-so-heavy briefcase from her hand.

"Are you tired?" he asked.

"It's alright," Yun Chu replied, her gaze sweeping over the crowd coming and going in the lobby.

Every unfamiliar face you pass by could be a potential threat.

"Let's go to the supermarket then," Xie Yipei said, his hand naturally sliding down to take hers.

His large, warm palm completely enveloped her hand.

Yun Chu's fingertips trembled slightly, but she did not break free.

This is a perfectly normal thing to do between a "husband and wife".

The fresh food supermarket was brightly lit and filled with the smells of various foods and the noise of people.

They pushed shopping carts, moving between the shelves.

Xie Yipei seemed to be very good at cooking, skillfully selecting ingredients and occasionally asking for her opinion.

"The shrimp looks fresh. Shall we boil them tonight?"

"Buy small broccoli heads, they're tender."

"You always drink this brand of yogurt at home, right?"

His tone was ordinary, yet he always managed to precisely match "Li Yu's" lifestyle in the details.

Yun Chu stayed by his side, occasionally responding, but mostly observing the surroundings in silence.

Supermarket employees, other customers, cashiers... everyone is just like an ordinary person.

But the more ordinary something is, the more vigilant we need to be.

Back in the apartment he called "home," Xie Yipei took off his suit jacket, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and went into the kitchen.

Yun Chu wanted to help, but he gently pushed her away with the excuse, "You rest, I'll do it today."

She stood at the kitchen doorway, watching him skillfully wash and chop vegetables, and turn on the stove. His tall figure busied himself under the warm yellow light, the spatulas clanging together with crisp sounds, the range hood humming, and the aroma of food filling the air.

The scene was so real that it almost gave her the illusion that they were a real, ordinary newlywed couple who had finished a day's work and were preparing a cozy dinner.

But the feeling of his arms still lingered around her waist, and her lips seemed to still bear the mark of his morning kiss, constantly reminding her of the cold reality beneath this beautiful facade and the ever-present surveillance.

Dinner was delicious.

During the meal, Xie Yipei even opened a bottle of red wine and poured two small glasses.

"Congratulations on your successful afternoon meeting." He raised his glass, his eyes softening under the lamplight.

Yun Chu hesitated for a moment, then picked up her wine glass and gently clinked it against his.

The rich liquor slid down her throat, bringing a slightly warm, intoxicating feeling that also eased her tense nerves a little.

She knew it was dangerous.

After the meal, she volunteered to clean up and wash the dishes.

Xie Yipei didn't argue; he just leaned against the kitchen door frame and watched her with a calm gaze, lost in thought.

Night fell as expected.

After washing up and changing into her pajamas, Yun Chu's resistance reached its peak when she faced the double bed.

However, "Li Yu" will not refuse to sleep in the same bed with her husband for three months after marriage.

She lay stiffly on her side, as close to the edge of the bed as possible, with her back to him.

The mattress sank slightly as Xie Yipei lay down on it.

The lights were turned off, and darkness descended, with only the distant streetlights outside the window casting a faint glow on the vague outlines.

Silence spread through the bedroom, broken only by the soft breathing of the two of them.

Then, he reached out, not roughly, but with a sense of entitlement, slowly and firmly, and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her back into his embrace.

Yun Chu's body tensed up instantly, like a bowstring.

"Don't move." His voice rang out in the darkness, deep and hoarse, with an undeniable authority. "Sleep."

She stopped moving.

It's not about submission, but about knowing that struggling is futile and could lead to even more uncontrollable consequences.

She stiffly remained in his arms, her back pressed against his warm chest. Through two thin layers of pajamas, she could clearly feel the contours of his body, his heat, and... certain changes that were gradually becoming clearer and more dangerous.

His arm was across her waist, his palm resting naturally on her flat stomach.

His breath brushed against the back of her neck, carrying a burning heat.

In the darkness, other senses are amplified infinitely.

She could even smell the fresh scent of his body after his shower, mixed with a uniquely masculine and aggressive hormonal aroma.

Time passed slowly, but Yun Chu was wide awake. The presence behind her was too strong, too strong for her to ignore.

She could sense that Xie Yipei wasn't asleep either; his breathing wasn't even.

Suddenly, his breathing became heavier as he pressed against the back of her neck, and his arms around her waist tightened slightly.

His lips, almost unconsciously, gently brushed against her sensitive earlobe.

Yun Chu shuddered, as if struck by lightning.

This subtle reaction seemed to provoke him.

Xie Yipei's breathing visibly faltered for a moment, and then his kiss landed on his lips.

It was no longer the gentle touch of the morning, but a series of hot, dense kisses along the lines of her neck, greedy and full of exploration.

"Ugh..." Yun Chu couldn't help but let out a short gasp, instinctively trying to curl up, but he held her even tighter in his arms.

His hands also began to wander. The hand that was originally placed properly on her lower abdomen slowly moved up, and through the thin, soft fabric of her pajamas, it caressed her waist, and even tentatively moved towards softer areas.

Wherever the fingertips touched, it seemed as if they ignited clusters of tiny flames.