No? Can I read the mind of my mortal enemy?

All it takes to appease Pei Jingnian is this simple and unadorned sentence.

The man's lips curled slightly upward, a smug expression sweeping over everyone.

See that? No matter how much you covet my wife, only I can touch her!

[I'm the one my wife appointed as her body measurement expert!]

Shi Qiao held the script up high to block her view, but a moment later Pei Jingnian came running over again.

Shoulders touching, the heat was intense.

Pei Jingnian placed one hand behind her, naturally forming a protective circle that completely enveloped Shi Qiao.

"Well... I'll have to ask my wife for help with mine too."

Shi Qiao visibly stiffened, then buried her head even deeper into the script. "Didn't you have measurements when you had your suits custom-made?"

Pei Jingnian helped her hide behind the script, saying, "That was all from the beginning of the year. The data needs to be updated, doesn't it?"

His words seemed to have some kind of magic, and as he read them, they stirred up a series of thoughts in Shi Qiao.

Six-pack abs, V-lines, shark muscles.

My ears suddenly felt like they were on fire.

*

On her way home, Shi Qiao stopped by to buy a measuring tape and a size-fitting corset. It took her quite a while, and by the time she got home after dinner, it was already past eight o'clock.

After taking a shower, Shi Qiao struggled to put on the simple corset, and immediately felt as if all the air in her body was being squeezed into her chest.

Beauty can be a form of torture.

[Now that I'm taking my wife's measurements, I can openly touch her!]

[Touching here, kissing there, rubbing here, and there...]

Shi Qiao blushed and silently added another thin, close-fitting undershirt and pants.

Knock knock. Pei Jingnian opened the door a crack and poked his head out. "Wife, are you done yet?"

The last note floated upwards, and a corner of the short, not-quite-dry black hair stuck up, like a dog's ear.

Shi Qiao awkwardly tugged at the collar of her undershirt and replied with a soft "Mmm".

The door opened fully, and the man's figure was right in front of the door frame. His naked upper body was covered in water droplets, which served as a reflective surface of his muscles.

His abdominal muscles rose and fell with his breathing, their contours casting distinct shadows.

The green veins that had taken root followed the contours of the lower abdomen, merging with the deeply imprinted V-line at the edge of the waistband.

It evokes a lot of thoughts.

For her lower body, she was only wearing a pair of gray shorts.

Their strength is evident.

Shi Qiao's gaze lingered for only half a second before quickly shifting away, as she rubbed the measuring tape beside her. "Will you measure first, or should I?"

Pei Jingnian's gaze quickly swept over Shi Qiao, who was sitting on the bed, and he froze.

Why is my wife still dressed? Why is she so covered up?

Is she wary of me, honey...?

The mattress beside her sank slightly, and her knuckles lightly hooked around Shi Qiao's small hand, rolling it over the soft measuring tape.

"I'll do whatever my wife says." His voice was much lower than before, and he was sullen.

"I'll go first then."

Shi Qiao stood up and stood facing Pei Jingnian. She straightened her posture slightly, and the tight black base layer outlined the faint groin, which was then partially covered by the corset.

Her already slender waist appeared even narrower, but a slight bulge in her abdomen could still be seen, connecting to her smooth hip line.

[It seems... her outfit is quite nice.]

"Stop looking." Shi Qiao waved her hand in front of Pei Jingnian's eyes, her lips slightly pursed and glistening with moisture.

Pei Jingnian's finger bones touched her thigh flesh directly and gently pinched it.

His slender fingers were still wrapped with a soft measuring tape, the metal end of which he kneaded in his palm, the coolness mixed with the heat slowly flowing down his clothes and onto his skin.

Honey, I want to bite you.

"Pei Jingnian!" Shi Qiao clenched her fist slightly. "Hurry up, it's very uncomfortable to wear a corset."

Pei Jingnian obediently tilted his head back, his messy bangs obscuring his eyelashes and making his pupils appear darker.

A strange crimson hue lingered at the corners of her eyes.

"I'm sorry, honey."

He swallowed hard, "My wife is so beautiful, I couldn't resist."

Shi Qiao reached out and brushed his bangs back through his forehead, revealing his complete eyebrows and eyes.

Her red lips parted slightly, and she slowly uttered two sentences: "No joking around."

"If you can't resist, then I'll measure it myself."

She lowered her head, and soft strands of hair slid down her shoulders, then spread out on her chest and down to her waist.

The outfit she was wearing made her look even more risqué.

Pei Jingnian pursed his dry lips. "I was wrong, wife."

His long eyelashes drooped, and his voice carried a coaxing tone, giving off an expression that said, "I promise I'll take good measurements."

Shi Qiao loosened her grip somewhat, "This is your last chance."

Pei Jingnian smiled and said, "Okay."

The next second, the man's nimble fingertips hooked the soft ruler and wrapped it around the base of her thigh.

The soft measuring tape slightly tightened around the thigh flesh, then quickly loosened to the perfect width, leaving a half-finger gap.

The burning sensation brushed along the scale lines. He lowered his head, close to the soft ruler, his breath splashing, tickling Shi Qiao's heart.

Is this really a body measurement?

"Never mind, I'll just do it myself..."

Buzz, Shi Qiao's phone rang. It was Bai Shuwen calling.

It's still a video!

She hurriedly picked up the phone, "Pei Jingnian, don't say anything yet, my mother is calling."

Pei Jingnian frowned slightly, his eyes darkening. "If she hits me, so be it. Why should we..."

"They're already suspicious of us. This call is most likely a check-up!" Shi Qiao said, pulling at Pei Jingnian's hand.

The phone had been ringing for far too long, but Pei Jingnian wouldn't let go of her.

There was no other way, so Shi Qiao simply pressed down on the back of his head, locking him firmly in her arms to ensure that this unpredictable variable couldn't cause any trouble.

The call connected, and Bai Shuwen's face appeared in the center of the screen, while Lin Yahui's big, wavy hair could be faintly seen in the corner.

"Qiaoqiao, what are you doing?"

Shi Qiao forced a smile. "I... I just got home, Mommy."

Bai Shuwen looked at it carefully.

Given this background, her daughter is indeed at home.

But the obvious fiery blush on her face...

She looked at her suspiciously, "Are you alone?"

"Of course." Shi Qiao was afraid that Bai Shuwen wouldn't believe her, so she even took the camera with her and walked around.

However, as the waist swayed, the restless heat climbed up the waist and finally stopped at the very top of the waistband.

It drifted away from the safe zone and headed straight for the danger zone.

His long arm, like a python, tightly coiled around her fist, forcing the contact point deeper.

Eyebrows, eyes, nose tip, lip line, painted on little by little.

His lips parted and closed, pecking at the soft flesh as if in a fit of rage.

The jawline tightens along with the upward-pointing lips.

A dense, throbbing pain spread rapidly throughout her body like an electric shock, causing her to slide downwards uncontrollably.

Yet it held her firmly in place, supporting her while not letting her go.

It seemed to be a punishment for her unwillingness to confess.

Honey, I still don't understand why we can't just be honest with each other?

I just like you, and I want to be with you.

Their opinions are unimportant.

"Oh..." Bai Shuwen said with some doubt.

Lin Ya-hui suddenly poked her head out from beside her, "Hey, Xiao-qiao, where's your brother?"

"I miss him terribly after not seeing him all day. Quick, let me see what he's up to."

"Don't tell me he went to do experiments. I talked to Professor Williams, and he said he's been taking a lot of time off lately."

Shi Qiao fell silent. "Brother, brother he..."

She couldn't exactly say that her brother was right under her right now, could she?!

As soon as Lin Ya-hui heard Shi Qiao's hesitant manner, the alarm went off.

That brat, could he have run off to find Lu Zhou?

"It's alright, Xiaoqiao, don't bother, I'll just call him."

Shi Qiao's pupils trembled.

Pei Jingnian's phone was right beside him.

It will be exposed!