“where are you going”

Yin Hua walked cautiously downstairs, her movements hesitant. As she turned the corner, she collided with her mother, Mrs. Yan Qing.

Yin Hua immediately straightened her posture, forcing a smile. "Well, it's the wedding night, you know. I was feeling a bit nervous, so I came down to get a glass of water."

She laughed awkwardly and tried to slip away, yet was quickly grasped by the back of her neck-as if she were a kitty.

"I'm downstairs, playing mahjong with your in-laws tonight, protecting you two. If either of you dares run away, I will withdraw your allowance!" Mrs. Yan released her hand and uttered coldly, "Back upstairs. To your bridal room!"

So ruthless!

That was why Lu Liuguang went out earlier and returned within such a short period; he must have been sent back, too.

That lousy man didn't even warn her!

Angry, Yin Hua stomped back into the bedroom. The sound of water flowed from the bathroom.

Infuriated, she could only be so angry.

As the heiress of the family, life was good and pampering; the only thing she could not decide on was her marriage.

Her parents loved her so much, but they had still managed to pair her with Lu Liuguang. Arrogant, sharp-tongued, narcissistic, and inconsiderate-he had always gone against her since childhood, always stealing her things. She was a beautiful, exquisite flower planted into a pile of cow dung, something she could not accept!

She decided to set some ground rules with Lu Liuguang. He was not allowed to touch her. If he dared to, she would kick him in the crotch!

When the sound of water stopped, Yin Hua's eyes shifted to the sofa at the foot of the bed. It was small, short, and too close to the bed. If Lu Liuguang slept there, it wouldn't be safe for her. She wanted him to sleep on the sofa outside.

Lu Liuguang, wrapped in a towel, emerged from the bathroom, his well-defined abs on full display. He raised an eyebrow playfully. "Sexy, huh? Do you like it? Call me 'hubby' and I'll let you touch."

Yin Hua wasn't surprised to see him still there; she had already known he wouldn't leave. Had her parents and in-laws approved of this marriage? Who else in this city would dare marry her besides Lu Liuguang?

He had a temper, was highly competitive, and stubborn. She was like the princess and the pea, always pouting and on the verge of tears over the smallest inconveniences, with everyone around her scrambling to make things right.

“Pfft! It’s just abs. I’ve seen better,” Yin Hua scoffed, though her eyes lingered on his abs.

Honestly, she had to admit that Lu Liuguang's muscles weren't bad. He didn't just have abs; he had chest muscles! Oh my…

The man had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs. The white towel hung at his waist, subtly showing his V-shaped lines, his skin tanned and healthy, oozing with raw masculinity.

Yin Hua teased him. She let one of her fingers gently hook the edge of her sleepwear, revealing her soft shoulder as she smiled enticingly, "Am I beautiful? Call me 'ancestor ' and I'll let you touch."

Lu Liuguang immediately dropped to his knees beside the bed with exaggerated reverence. "Ancestorr!!!"

Yin Hua froze, completely thrown off by his ridiculous act.

Lu Liuguang sat beside her, his devilishly handsome face dangerously close. "The Yin family is known for its integrity, and now you're part of it, too. You wouldn't go back on your word, would you?"

"I… I…" Anxiously, Yin Hua's mind was racing inside her head. "Lu Liuguang, stop flattering me. I'm not going to inherit the main branch of the Yin family; I am your wife already, so of course I will learn from the Lu family! Just… don't touch me! I won't let you—"

It was a misunderstanding!Yin Hua's eyes widened.

"Go ahead and touch. I'm way more generous than you are," Lu Liuguang said, pressing both her hands onto his body-one on his chest, one on his abs-playing at being a gracious host.

"Don't I know you? You're just pretending. You like it, don't you? You won't admit it. Your husband, Lu Liuguang, is the richest man in the capital, handsome, young, and rich. Look at my body! I'm letting you touch me. You should be grateful, but here you are, still rejecting me!"

Yin Hua rolled her eyes dramatically. "Haha, are you blind? You think you're handsome? I'm beautiful too! I'm the top socialite in the capital! Men who want to marry me line up from here to the North Pole!"

"Penguins?"

"Even penguins are better than you!"

Lu Liuguang gritted his teeth. "Yin Hua—

Her slender wrist was tightly clutched by Lu Liuguang, and no matter how hard she struggled, she couldn't break free. She could only do whatever she wanted with him.

Generous, huh? He wants her to touch? Well, she pinched him! She grasped him!

His muscles were so hard!

Putting all her strength into it, it didn't even leave a mark.

Defeated!

She almost wanted to bite him!

Lu Liuguang, clearly enjoying it, smiled mischievously. "Hua Hua, aren't you still hungry tonight? Use a little more strength—give your husband a good scratch."

Her nails were so pretty, freshly done with wedding-themed designs and diamonds sparkling on them.

Lu Liuguang was in heaven—being pinched and touched by her soft, fragrant little hands. He was thoroughly enjoying it, but now, Yin Hua was fixated on her nails.

She wouldn't touch him anymore!

Hua Hua was so stingy! It was their wedding night, and she wouldn't even give him a little affection?

He married her, but he wasn't just here to play the part of a philosopher with her.

Lu Liuguang moved closer to Yin Hua's white, delicate ear, his warm breath brushing against it. "Wife, which position do you prefer?"

Yin Hua started as if facing a great enemy, her attention to her pretty manicure disappeared completely. "Lu Liuguang, you're such a pervert! It's just the first night of our marriage and you're already thinking about that kind of thing. What's next? Are you expecting me to have your baby tomorrow?"

"Exactly," Lu Liuguang replied shamelessly.

Yin Hua was so angry that she bit down on his shoulder.

Instead of annoyance, Lu Liuguang's eyes lit up in excitement. His wife was leaving her mark on him already? That's great! She could take her time. If it faded, he'd willingly let her bite again.

"Dog of a man! Even your shoulder is so hard!" Yin Hua complained, sulking, as she pounded his chest.

Lu Liuguang was totally unflappable, smirking. "You should be happy, you know. Your husband isn't just dashing and charming, but also, let me assure you, entirely functional in every way. You can tell, right?"

"Tell from what, exactly?" Yin Hua's eyes darted down before snapping back up. "I'm pure and innocent, okay?!"

Lu Liuguang smirked and, without warning, yanked off his towel.

“Ahhh!!!” Yin Hua yelped, quickly covering her eyes. “You pervert! I’m going to get eye disease!” She dove under the covers, hiding her flushed face. “Lu Liuguang! You’re shameless! Go put on some clothes and sleep on the couch!”

Under the covers, her heart was racing wildly. In her 23 years of life, this was the first time she'd ever seen that part of a man. Even though it was just a fleeting glimpse, it was enough to leave her completely flustered.

Lu Liuguang casually slung the towel aside and climbed into the bed.

"Throw me out? On our wedding night? Fat chance!" he said smugly. "If I gave in now, you'd think you could order me around for the rest of our lives. That's not going to happen. And besides, who's going to sleep in the guest room? Not me! I'm your husband, and I'm staying right here with my wife."

As he settled in, his body pressed close to hers, like a living furnace.

“You’re so hot!” Yin Hua complained, squirming uncomfortably. The room’s air conditioning was blasting, but with him so close, she felt like she was melting.

And then, without warning, Lu Liuguang’s lips brushed against her bare shoulder.

“Lu Liuguang, no! I’m not ready yet!” Yin Hua gasped, her body trembling.

"Alright, I won't touch you," he muttered, his tone low and hoarse. "But I'm not sleeping anywhere else. You'll have to get used to sharing a bed with your husband."

Yin Hua could only reluctantly agree with a soft "Mhm…" Curling up stiffly, as still as a frightened rabbit.

But the awkwardness became increasingly unbearable. "Can you at least put on some pants? Who sleeps like this?!" she protested.

"I do. I forgot to mention, I always sleep naked."

"Naked?! What kind of nonsense—change your habit!"

Lu Liuguang chuckled, burying his face into the crook of her neck. "Can't change it. But you can join me. Let's both sleep naked together."

"You're impossible!" Yin Hua hissed, furiously pinching his arm.

"Ow, that hurts! Stop pinching me, wife!"

After some sulking and negotiation, Lu Liuguang finally got up, slipped on a pair of shorts, and returned to bed. He pulled Yin Hua back into the middle of the mattress as she attempted to retreat to the edge.

"Why are you avoiding me?" he teased.

"I'm not! I just like sleeping on the edge," she replied quickly.

"Bull. You've always slept right in the middle of your bed, Yin Xiaohua."

Yin Hua froze, her eyes narrowing. "How do you know that? Have you been spying on me?! Did you install hidden cameras in my room?! You creep!"

Her suspicion fueled her strength as she suddenly sat up, straddling his waist, her small hands gripping his neck. "I'll strangle you, you pervert!"

Lu Liuguang calmly lay there, smirking as her soft hands exerted themselves ineffectively. He could still breathe easily.

"That's not a bad idea," he said casually. "If you want, I can install some cameras in our bedroom tomorrow. Then, even when I'm at work, I can watch my wife anytime I want."

"You—!" Yin Hua fumed, shaking with rage.

But her position was precarious, and Lu Liuguang took advantage of it, effortlessly sliding her a little farther down his torso.

Now fully aware of just how close she was to certain areas, Yin Hua's face turned scarlet.

"Lu Liuguang, you're just using me for my genes, aren't you? You want me to give you some genius kid? Dream on! If you don't treat me right, I'll go get my uterus removed!" she declared fiercely, hammering a fist down on his abdomen.

Lu Liuguang's patience was really tried now. "Genes? Flatter yourself. I married you because I want you."

The teasing, quarreling went on, until at last, defeated by deep fatigue, Yin Hua fell into a deep slumber within his embrace.

The sun rose through the window the next morning, lighting up their parents chatting and having their breakfast downstairs.

Upstairs, Yin Hua's lashes fluttered open. Groggy and confused, the first thing she saw was Lu Liuguang's handsome face looming above her.

"What are you doing?!" she exclaimed.

Lu Liuguang's lips arced into a sneer. "I was just about to do something bad, and then you woke up. Haven't even started yet. Can I continue?"

"No! Get off!"

Yin Nian used all her strength to push Lu Liuguang, but the man above her didn't move an inch.

How frustrating.

Lu Liuguang was just too strong.

Yin Nian pouted, her beautiful eyes reddening, looking so pitiful as if she had been seriously wronged.

But he hadn't even done anything yet!

Heart aching, Lu Liuguang gently cupped her face. "Baby, Nian Nian, don't cry. Or I really will bully you."

Yin Nian held back her tears and glanced at him, her gaze sweeping across his face.

Tsk tsk.

This dog of a man really did have an amazing body.

His healthy tan skin exuded a sense of masculinity and strength that screamed boyfriend material.

Then she realized she was still pinned beneath him. “You’re so heavy! Get off\~”

Lu Liuguang slowly climbed off the bed. “Already complaining I’m heavy? So in the future, you’ll be on top?”

Yin Nian: “!!!”

What nonsense was coming out of this dog’s mouth now?

“What’s there to be afraid of? Even if you’re on top, your husband can still do all the work.”

Lu Liuguang’s grin turned wicked.

Yin Nian grabbed a pillow and hurled it at his face.

“Haha\~ Darling, I’m really looking forward to it. How about tonight?” Lu Liuguang casually placed the pillow back on the bed. “Hmm?”

Hmm your head!

Yin Nian was still unable to comprehend why her parents suddenly urged her to get married suddenly.

She was so young!

Still only 23!

After freshening up, Lu Liuguang got dressed while Yin Nian sat on the bed, lost in thought.

Even when spacing out, his wife looked cute.

He wanted to kiss her.

Leaning closer, Lu Liuguang brushed her fingertips lightly. "Let's go on our honeymoon, darling\~"

Yin Nian shivered, startled, and murmured, "Lu Liuguang, we're so young. Why were they so eager to get us married? Is something wrong with your company or mine?"

"There's nothing wrong with the companies. I think they're just bored and want grandchildren. How about we hurry up and give them one?"

Lu Liuguang placed his hand over hers, gently stroking her soft skin.

He didn't dare tell her the truth.

Uncle Yin was sick—late-stage stomach cancer, untreatable.

He didn't want the two kids to be upset or go through the pain of watching him suffer. Since treatment wouldn't help, he chose to spend his remaining days happily with family.

He couldn't stop worrying about Yin Nian and her younger brother, Yin Song.

The condition for Lu Liuguang marrying Yin Nian was that he could never let her down and would take care of both her and Yin Song.

In case of any problems at the company in the future, he'd step in to help.

Yin Song was only a freshman in college and still quite young. However, Uncle Yin was grooming him to intern at the company and learn the ropes to take over gradually.

Lu Liuguang would look after the siblings.

Uncle and Aunt didn't want Yin Nian to know the truth, and Lu Liuguang would never let it slip.

You brainless idiot! Are you marrying a wife or a baby machine? I wish you men could give birth instead!" Yin Nian yanked her hand back and smacked the back of his hand in anger. "No babies this year! As for next year, it depends on how you behave."

Lu Liuguang smiled, watching her feisty demeanor. "Alright\~"

By the time they went downstairs, the elders had already left.

Yin Nian ate with a bad appetite. Although they remained in the same city, she felt annoyed at moving into Lu Liuguang's house so suddenly.

Why the sighs? Marrying me feels like such a grievance for Miss Yin?" Lu Liuguang leaned back lazily, raising a sharp brow. "Tell me, is there anyone in this city more handsome than me, richer than me, or knows you better than me? Did you even have another choice besides me?

The look from a pair of pretty eyes stabbed into his eyes: "Haven't you heard the saying 'there's always someone better'? You thought you were the most handsome man in the world? Compared to you, there are plenty of handsome guys. In fact, based on your temper alone, I should've found someone softer to cherish me, and not have quarrels every day with!"

Lu Liuguang chuckled and said, "I am not the most handsome man in the world?

"Pfft! Have you ever ranked on any global most-handsome list?"

Lu Liuguang narrowed his eyes and searched it quickly on his phone. "A nobody list. Only celebrities are on it. The reason I am not there is that few people have seen your husband's stunning looks. You're lucky to have admired it from childhood."

"I'm sick of it!"

"You're tired of looking at a face as handsome as mine? Meanwhile, I could admire my wife's pretty face for a lifetime and never get tired."

Yin Nian shot back in a low voice, "When I'm old, with wrinkles and spots, will you still not get tired?"

Lu Liuguang's eyes lit up with excitement. "So my wife is thinking about growing old with me?"

Yin Nian rolled her eyes.

It always felt like she spoke two different languages when she was talking to Lu Liuguang.

He had the talent of overthinking and distorting whatever she said.

Before the wedding, Yin Nian didn't even want to go on a honeymoon with Lu Liuguang. Staying domestic was fine, but going abroad? She was afraid he would sell her off, and she wouldn't be able to find her way back.

"Go to work already!

“First day of marriage, and you’re already kicking your husband out? Nian Nian, you’re so heartless\~” Lu Liuguang had taken time off for their honeymoon.

Wherever Yin Nian went, he would go.

If she wanted to stay home, he’d gladly keep her company—maybe even tempt her into some fun, intimate “couple activities.”

When Yin Nian left the house, Lu Liuguang hopped into her car.

Her car!

That smelled like her!

"Why are you here?" Yin Nian frowned, her beautiful face turning stern. "Why aren't you driving your own car?"

"Husband follows wife." Lu Liuguang reached over to pinch her soft, delicate cheek. "Feels so nice."

"Lu Liuguang—"

Ah, she's mad.

But she looks better angry than when she's sulking.

Yin Nian punched his shoulder lightly with her small fists.

Lu Liuguang let her hit him. "You're only tough at home. Outside, you're all gentle and ladylike. People in Beijing should really see how feisty the capital's top socialite is behind the scenes."

"If you dare tell anyone, I'll divorce you!"

"Fine, fine, I won't say a word." Lu Liuguang grabbed her fair wrist, his thumb gently stroking it.

Her skin was so smooth and soft, it felt addictive to touch.

"I'm not only tough with you; I can also beat up Yin Song."

"Right, right. That kid deserves it! If he upsets my wife, beat him up all you want. I'll back you up." Lu Liuguang lifted her hand and kissed a few times.

Yin Nian blinked in shock. "Did I give you permission to kiss me?"

"Wife, can I kiss you?"

"You already did! Now wipe it off—my hand's covered in your saliva!" Yin Nian let her wrist droop. "Hurry up\~"

"So fussy!"

"If you don't want to, then divorce me."

Lu Liuguang carefully wiped her hand with a tissue. "Stop bringing up divorce all the time. If I hear it too much, I might actually feel hurt."

Yin Nian pursed her lips and said nothing.

Ah, the princess was in a bad mood. He should indulge her and let her have her way.

But he really didn’t want to hear the word “divorce” anymore.

Feeling mischievous, Lu Liuguang quickly leaned in and planted a kiss on her cheek.

“Nian Nian, you’re so sweet\~”