From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

I hurriedly rolled over and lay back on the bed, quickly grabbed my clothes and put them on. I didn't dare look at her, feeling so embarrassed that I was digging my toes into the ground.

Su Qing laughed so hard her shoulders trembled slightly as she said, "I really didn't expect your mind to wander to that kind of place."

"Stop talking, it's too embarrassing."

I kept my head down, my voice muffled, wishing I could disappear into a crack in the ground.

Seeing my embarrassment, Su Qing finally stopped smiling, though the corners of her mouth were still turned up high.

She reached out and gently patted my shoulder, saying softly, "Then let me ask you, do you want me?"

I froze abruptly, then quickly shook my head and waved my hands, "I misunderstood you. I'm sorry, I misunderstood you."

"Why are you apologizing? I didn't blame you."

As soon as she finished speaking, she reached out and hugged my arm, resting her chin gently on my shoulder, her warm breath brushing against my neck.

"Actually, it's not that you can't have me if you want me. But you're exhausted right now, and your body is still weak. Are you really sure you can do it?"

My competitive spirit flared up instantly, and I instinctively retorted, "A man can't say no."

But as soon as the boastful words left his mouth, a wave of guilt washed over him.

The next second, I heard her mutter softly, "But I've never done this before. To be honest, I'm a little nervous."

Seeing her so innocent and shy, I smiled awkwardly and said, "Don't be nervous, I misunderstood, I was being presumptuous."

"Then... are you unhappy?" She immediately looked up and asked cautiously.

"No, really."

"That's good."

She breathed a sigh of relief, her gentle demeanor returning, and then asked softly, "Would you like me to give you a massage? To loosen up your muscles; you've been exhausted for the past twenty-odd days."

I let out a long sigh and shook my head: "No need, you must be exhausted from traveling all this way, you should get some rest."

"Um."

She obediently answered, resting her head on my shoulder, but still asked with concern, "You're really not angry, are you?"

"Why would I be angry? I just feel so embarrassed," I replied, both amused and exasperated.

Su Qing smiled gently upon hearing this and said softly, "Then turn your face around."

"What?" I instinctively turned to look at her.

Before I could react, she suddenly tilted her head slightly and kissed me unexpectedly.

Soft, warm lips gently pressed against my lips.

In an instant, my whole body stiffened, and my mind went completely blank.

All that remains in the senses is ultimate softness and sweetness.

The tender kiss lasted for several seconds before she slowly pulled away.

Then he leaned close to my ear and whispered, "Before you went into the no-man's-land, I promised you that I would kiss you when you came out safely. Now I've kept my promise, are you satisfied?"

I was more than satisfied; I was overjoyed, my heart overflowing with sweetness.

My lips curled up uncontrollably, and my heart was filled with a warm, delightful feeling.

"Do you want more?" she asked softly, looking into my eyes.

Without hesitation, I nodded repeatedly.

Her eyes sparkled with laughter, and without the slightest hesitation, she leaned down and kissed him again.

This kiss was more forceful, more passionate, and more tender.

I instinctively reached out and pulled her into a tight embrace, my love overflowing.

My hands started to get restless, but I maintained a sliver of rationality.

There was no excessive transgression; I simply lingered over her tenderness through her clothes.

Just then, Su Qing suddenly stepped back quietly.

But the next second, she suddenly grabbed my hand and gently placed it inside her clothes.

A soft, sweet moan escaped her throat, instantly making my blood boil and my heart pound with heat.

But in the end, the fatigue accumulated along the way was too overwhelming, overwhelming all the restlessness.

We didn't go any further, we just hugged and kissed, slowly snuggled together, and fell into a deep sleep.

I slept more soundly and peacefully than ever before.

There was no vigilance, no fear, and no anxiety from waking up in the middle of the night.

It was the most relaxing and reassuring sleep I've had in over twenty days.

I slept soundly through the night without any dreams, until dawn.

The morning sunlight filtered softly through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled patterns into the room.

I slowly opened my eyes, my muscles and bones felt relaxed and I felt completely at ease.

Su Qing was still quietly curled up in my arms, sleeping soundly and peacefully. Her profile was gentle and delicate, and she looked adorable and charming.

I gazed at her silently, my heart filled with a mix of emotions.

I, Lin Ye, am just one of the most ordinary people among millions of ordinary people at the bottom of society.

Penniless, adrift and without support.

I never imagined that I could endure more than twenty days in the desolate wilderness, and that I could escape death time and time again from life-or-death crises such as getting stuck in the vehicle, getting lost, being attacked by robbers, and being trapped in snow and ice.

But I managed to pull through.

Half of it was his innate, unyielding survival instinct, and the other half, all of it, was for her.

Every time I got lost in the thick fog, every time I nearly died from cracked ice, every time I felt panicked in the dead of night, every time I felt lonely and desperate.

I had only one thought in my mind...

I must get out of here alive; I must see Su Qing alive.

Now, I'm really back.

What I dared not hope for was that this dazzling, beautiful, and wealthy second young lady of the Su family actually became my girlfriend.

From this day forward, I will no longer be a lone wanderer in this world, nor will I be a helpless and lonely person.

Thinking about the future makes me feel more at ease than ever before.

At the same time, there was a hint of panic.

I don't know what awaits us when we return to the city.

The Su family's obstruction, the gossip of others, Fang Heng's刁难 (difficulties/challenges), the gap in societal norms...

Countless unknown storms are likely to follow.

But I don't want to delve into it or worry about it too much.

No matter what storms lie ahead, having my beloved in my arms and her tender presence at this moment is enough to overcome all the hardships in the world.

I lowered my head and gently kissed the top of her soft hair. Her unique fragrance lingered around my nose, soothing and comforting.

I lay quietly, motionless, afraid of disturbing her sweet dreams.

At that moment, for the first time, I felt a sense of security and belonging, as if I had finally settled down.

In the past, I always felt that my life was adrift and chaotic, that I had nothing, and that my days were a mess with no end in sight.

But only now do I truly understand that someone is waiting for me, someone has chosen me steadfastly despite the storms of life.

This is the most precious and priceless treasure of my life.

After lying quietly for more than ten minutes, Su Qing in my arms slowly opened her sleepy eyes.

She groggily looked up at me, startled for a moment, then instinctively snuggled deeper into my arms, her voice hoarse from just waking up: "You're awake?"

"Hmm, you're awake." I looked down at her tenderly and chuckled softly. "Did you sleep well last night?"

"It's amazing." She squinted, her face full of contentment and coquettishness. "It's better than every night of the past twenty-odd days."

A slight pang of sadness welled up in my heart, and I gently stroked her long hair.

What I endured in the no-man's-land was extreme physical hardship, with biting wind and snow, and a life-or-death situation.

While she was away, she was enduring psychological torment, living in constant fear and anxiety that I would never come back.

The two of us, one facing life and death, the other holding onto hope, both endured a long and arduous journey.

"Thank you for your hard work," I said softly.

Su Qing gently shook her head, hugged me tightly, and whispered, "It's not hard work. As long as you come back safely, it's all worth it."

To be honest, I really can't stand Su Qing's gentleness.