Kyoto Night Kiss

Upon hearing his son's so-called wish, Lu Junhe's face visibly darkened.

He raised his eyes and glanced resentfully at Qu Yun beside him.

It seemed to be an accusation that she was being too talkative, letting a little tagalong find out.

His original plan was to send his son to summer camp for a week.

Qu Yun felt as if snow was falling in June, hail was falling, and frost was flying!

She is truly innocent.

She had only mentioned this to Ruan Zhilian while they were shopping today, but she didn't expect the little guy to have such sharp ears and remember everything.

Lu Junhe sighed helplessly.

After all, he's his son, his own biological son.

He couldn't refuse outright, so he said, "It's not impossible for you to come to Bali with me and my mother."

"Since you got over 90 in every subject on your final exams, I'll take you with me, okay?"

Qu Yun's pupils trembled slightly.

—Fatherly love really is like a "small mound of earth".

After coaxing Lu Jinxing to sleep, Qu Yun gently closed the door to the children's bedroom.

She rubbed her sore neck and walked back to her room. Lu Junhe was sitting alone on the edge of the bed, his eyes slightly lowered, seemingly lost in thought.

Qu Yun walked up to him and simply straddled the man's lap.

They stood face to face, close together. She gently wrapped her arms around Lu Junhe's neck and teased, "Were you doing that on purpose back then?"

"Deliberately what?"

"Our son's recent quizzes and review tests have averaged around 98 points. Asking him to get 90 is child's play... Lu Junhe, I never knew you were such a selfless and wonderful father!"

Qu Yun smiled so much that her eyes curved into crescents, like the moon in the sky.

Originally, Ruan Zhilian said that this man's only purpose in wanting to have a private time with her was this.

I'll take my son with me.

Her waist and legs will be saved!

Upon hearing this, Lu Junhe frowned even more deeply.

He made a huge mistake.

I've been too busy with work lately and haven't had time to check on my son's studies.

His frustration deepened, and Lu Junhe reached out and put his arm around Qu Yun's slender waist. He said with displeasure, "After talking about the child for so long, why didn't you ask me what my birthday wish was tonight?"

A gentle smile bloomed in Qu Yun's eyes as her fingertips lightly caressed the skin on the back of the man's neck. Her tone was light and cheerful: "Since you've said that, it seems the wish is related to me?"

"Alright, then just ask! Tonight I'm your Aladdin's lamp; I'll grant you anything I can do."

Lu Junhe raised his eyes slightly, his dark and deep gaze fixed on her face.

He spoke solemnly, enunciating each word clearly: "My birthday wish is to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with you to get our marriage certificate."

"Qu Yun, I want to be your legal husband and wife."

Qu Yun paused for a moment, not because she was surprised, but because she slowly expressed a thought that had been deep in her heart for a long time.

"Lu Junhe, do you know? I've always felt that legal certificates aren't really necessary. Relationships are always about human effort. Whether two people can stay together doesn't depend on a piece of paper binding them."

"You know me too... When my parents adopted me, the procedures were very simple, they didn't even have a proper birth certificate, but over the years, they have loved me with all their heart and have never mistreated me in the slightest."

"True sincerity never needs any certificates to prove it."

Lu Junhe nodded.

He fully understood Qu Yun's ideas.

But while I understand, hearing such an answer still left me feeling somewhat disappointed.

And what's with all this talk about Aladdin's lamp...?

Regardless, Lu Junhe was unwilling to force Qu Yun, and simply rested his cheek gently on her shoulder in silence.

Seeing the man suddenly become dejected.

Qu Yun chuckled, realizing he had misunderstood.

She leaned back slightly, gently lifted Lu Junhe's chin with her fingertips, and continued, "Really, I haven't even finished saying everything yet."

"If you really want that certificate, then we can get it after we get back from Bali. As long as it's you, I have no objections, little Hehe~"

The unexpectedly intimate and affectionate nickname reached Lu Junhe's ears, causing the tips of his ears to flush red.

He exuded a rare shyness.

Seeing his contrasting demeanor, Qu Yunke found it very interesting.

She raised her hand again and pinched the man's burning cheek, teasingly drawing out her words, "Little Hehe, so you get shy when I call you that?"

"Little Hehe~ Hehe baby~"

Lu Junhe's brow twitched.

This girl really needs to be taught a lesson.

The more respect you showed him seven years ago, the more you dare to toy with him seven years later.

But what if this voice makes his ears tingle?

Lu Junhe let out a low, hoarse laugh. He suddenly tightened his arms around Qu Yun's waist, then with a slight effort, he rolled over and fell onto the soft mattress with her.

He held her securely beneath him, noses touching, and called out seductively, "Little Yunyun?"

Qu Yun's face turned even redder.

She reached out to push away the man on top of her, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't budge him. Lu Junhe called out to her as he slipped his hand under the hem of her clothes.

He suddenly raised his eyes, his tone casual: "Little Yunyun~"

Qu Yun looked up and saw the direction the man's gaze had fallen.

She could barely speak: "Lu Junhe...you...where are you shouting?"

"You big scoundrel!"

*

The final exams came very quickly.

Lu Jinxing performed as expected, scoring full marks in every subject. On the day we picked him up, he was holding a thick stack of certificates of merit.

Thus, his first year of high school officially came to a perfect end.

The previously agreed-upon trip to Bali could not be backed out of the plan.

Although Lu Junhe complained and kept saying that "the perfect time for the two of them is completely ruined", he secretly prepared all the supplies his son would need for his trip.

They even prepared equipment such as snorkeling masks specifically for children.

This was Lu Jinxing's own suggestion to go snorkeling.

As soon as they got off the plane, the three of them took a boat to Lembongan Island.

Qu Yun still didn't dare to go into the water, but looking at her son who used to hesitate for a long time even when he was in the pool, he showed none of his former sensitivity and timidity.

She was relieved.

Under the coach's guidance, he bravely jumped off the boat.

The sea surface is crystal clear, with gradually layered water that is light blue and clear near the shore, while extending into the deep sea, it becomes a rich Tiffany blue.

After entering the water, Lu Jinxing slowly opened his eyes.

The entire magnificent underwater world unfolded before his eyes without reservation.

Patches of light golden coral sway gently with the ocean current, while schools of orange-red and bright yellow tropical fish swim among them.

He stretched out his little hand and seemed to be able to touch the clownfish hiding in the sea anemone. Occasionally, a translucent jellyfish would slowly drift to his feet, its tiny silver scales shimmering in the light and shadow of the seawater.

Lu Jinxing couldn't believe that such a beautiful scene could exist in this world.

He was gently enveloped by the seawater, the sea breeze carrying the salty-sweet moisture, and all he could hear was the gentle sound of his breathing through his snorkel and the pleasant sound of the flowing seawater.

Even after getting back on the ship, Lu Jinxing still longed for the underwater world.

He clung to Qu Yun's side, gesturing excitedly as he recounted the novel things he had just seen, sometimes gesturing the shape of coral, sometimes imitating the swimming posture of small fish.

"Oh, Mom, I also saw a super big sea turtle! I'm so happy!"

Qu Yun looked at the unprecedentedly bright and lively light in her son's eyes and smiled happily.

Lu Junhe stood to the side, watching his wife and child.

She smiled with even more happiness.

As dusk slowly crept across the sky, the family of three headed to their pre-booked hotel to check in.

Qu Yun saw this hotel online and really liked it, so she paid extra to book it.

The design here is ingenious, abandoning the constraints of traditional enclosed walls, doors and windows, and using only wooden partitions and gauze curtains to create a private space.

The room is open on all four sides, allowing the evening breeze from the mountains and sea to flow into it without any obstruction. It is also surrounded by tropical greenery, creating a tranquil and romantic atmosphere.

Your personal butler will be waiting at the door early in the morning, offering chilled coconut juice and a handmade flower wreath with both hands, and warmly and meticulously introducing the facilities and surrounding attractions.

After the housekeeper left, Qu Yun's professional instincts kicked in.

It was as if she wasn't here on vacation, but rather as the person in charge of inspecting a project.

Observation alone was not enough; she silently noted down many details that were worth bringing back to Lanting for reference and optimization, and pondered adjustment plans in her mind as she walked.

Lu Jinxing went to take a shower first.

Lu Junhe watched as Qu Yun drifted off into thought about work and chuckled helplessly.

When Qu Yun walked to his side, he reached out his arm, gently put his arm around her waist, and lay down with her on the large bed covered with soft gauze curtains.

He gently rubbed Qu Yun's temples with his fingertips and said in a low voice, "General Manager Qu, it's a rare opportunity to be on vacation. Could you temporarily put aside your hotel work and enjoy our time together?"

Qu Yun, embarrassed by the teasing, curled her lips into a smile and nestled into the man's arms.

As night fell completely, the Bali night sky became so clear it was almost unreal.

The sky was covered with layers of stars, and the Milky Way stretched clearly across the entire firmament, shining gently yet dazzlingly.

Occasionally, a shooting star would streak across the sky with a faint silvery-white trail, and the evening breeze, carrying the delicate fragrance of tropical flowers and grasses, would gently sway the thin gauze hanging by the bed.

"So beautiful..." Qu Yun couldn't help but exclaim.

Almost at the same time, she and Lu Junhe turned their heads and looked at each other. Their eyes met, and they said in unison, "I love you."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the sound of footsteps came from not far away.

After taking a shower, Lu Jinxing's hair was still wet. He hopped and skipped to the center of the bed, leaning on Qu Yun's and Lu Junhe's shoulders on either side.

Their bright eyes also gazed at the starry sky.

Lu Junhe stretched out his arm, reaching behind his son's back, and also embraced Qu Yun.

In the distance, the sound of the waves crashing was gentle and lingering.

Give love more time.

May those who truly love each other not drift apart.

(This is the happy ending. If you can't accept a bad ending, please stop reading here! The side story is sweet~)