From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

Su Qing's silvery laughter instantly filled the entire room, sweet and warm.

I slowly stopped what I was doing and quietly watched her smiling face, my heart filled with a burning sense of happiness.

People always say that our social statuses are too different, and that we are destined to face many hardships.

But only she and I know that our compatibility is unparalleled.

When I'm with her, I never feel inferior or awkward because of my ordinary background, nor do I try to please her or be overly cautious.

We are like soulmates who have known each other for many years. We share the same values, tolerate each other, and move towards each other.

After the commotion, Su Qing breathed slightly and leaned back lazily in her chair.

She looked up at me, feigning a huff, and said, "It's all your fault! You keep interfering with my work. If I don't finish editing the video, the traffic will be terrible tomorrow, and it'll all be your fault!"

Looking at her adorable expression, I laughed and said, "So what if you flop? It doesn't matter. No matter how much traffic or how high the popularity, nothing is more important than your happiness."

As soon as I said that, Su Qing froze. She stared into my eyes and remained silent for two seconds.

The next second, she suddenly raised her hand, grabbed my collar, and forcefully pulled me toward her.

Before I could react, she tilted her head back, closed her eyes, and kissed my lips forcefully and earnestly.

A moment later, she slowly released me.

Without any shyness or awkwardness, she looked at me confidently and said:

"I understand. I'll finish cutting it quickly so I can spend quality time with you tonight."

"Okay." I ruffled her hair. "I won't bother you anymore. It'll only take another half hour at most. You need to rest."

"Understood! Mission accomplished, Lord Linye!"

She gave a playful salute, looking lively and adorable.

I chuckled at her antics and deliberately ruffled her smooth hair.

She wasn't angry. She sat up straight and got back to work, editing much faster.

The night outside the window grew deeper, and the pitch-black night sky enveloped the entire Jiangzhou.

A cool evening breeze from the riverbank drifted through the open window, carrying a faint mist, gentle and peaceful.

For a full half hour, I stayed quietly by her side without disturbing her.

Su Qing finally breathed a long sigh of relief after pressing the last shortcut key.

She stretched her arms wide and said, "Done! Perfectly done!"

She turned to look at me, like a child who had completed a task and was waiting for praise.

I stood up with a smile, reached out and ruffled her hair, my tone full of affection: "That's great, my girlfriend is amazing."

Su Qing was never modest; she immediately raised her delicate chin arrogantly and said:

"Absolutely. Don't you know who I am? Everything I make is top-notch."

As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up, leaped, and threw herself into my arms.

Her arms wrapped tightly around my neck, and she hung softly on me like a clingy little piece of candy.

The sweet scent of shampoo lingers around my nose, and the shampoo feels soft and warm to the touch.

She let out a long, tired breath, her voice hoarse from staying up all night:

"Finally finished. I stared at the screen editing all night, my eyes are almost blurry."

I sighed, saying with a mix of helplessness and heartache, "Look at the time! You can't take it after staying up so long. Go wash up and go to bed."

"don't want."

Su Qing gently swayed her body as she clung to me, nuzzling her cheek affectionately against my shoulder, displaying a touch of playful mischief.

"I've finally finished my work, and I want to stay in your arms a little longer. I don't want to move."

Looking at her lazy and clingy appearance, I couldn't help but chuckle.

Since she was too lazy to move, I decided to serve her.

I reached out and firmly supported her hips, then lifted her up in a princess carry.

The sudden feeling of being lifted into the air made Su Qing gasp softly. She instinctively wrapped her arms tightly around my neck, her eyes widening instantly.

"Hey! What are you doing! Put me down right now!"

As I walked towards the bedroom, I said, "Isn't someone too tired to move? I'll carry you back to the bedroom; it'll save you energy."

"I'm not a three-year-old child, I don't need you to carry me!"

She protested stubbornly in a low voice, but her body language betrayed her, and she instinctively snuggled closer to me.

Entering the bedroom, I carefully placed her gently on the soft bed, but did not immediately sit up.

I remained bent over, my hands supporting me on either side of her head, staring intently at her face.

The warm yellow light from the bedside lamp gently illuminated her delicate and pretty face.

Her fair and delicate skin is captivating to me in every way.

Feeling uncomfortable under my intense gaze, Su Qing frowned slightly, her eyes darting away as she softly asked:

"What are you doing, staring at me like that?"

"Even now, it still feels a bit unreal. No matter how many times I watch it, I never get tired of it."

Before, living in a no-man's-land, I could only dream of surviving. I never dared to imagine having such a peaceful and happy life, let alone hope that she would be by my side.

Su Qing blinked her bright eyes, looked up at me, and softly asked:

"Then what will it take for you to believe that all of this is real?"

I looked down at her, and said with a hint of trepidation, "I just feel like we're living too happily right now... Happiness came too fast, and I'm always afraid that this peace will only last."

After hearing what I said, she didn't offer any further comfort, but simply wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me down forcefully.

I leaned down and gently lay on top of her.

He buried his head in her warm chest, quietly pressed against her skin, and clearly felt her steady, warm heartbeat.

The bedroom was quiet, with only the sound of our overlapping breaths.

After a long silence, Su Qing finally spoke slowly: "I know what you're worried about. Once this video of the no-man's-land is released, it will definitely go viral across the entire internet."

She paused, then continued, "Then netizens will dig up our past like crazy, and all sorts of comments and speculations will pop up. And my family, my parents' interference and pressure will come knocking on our door very soon."

Yes, that's my biggest concern.

The reason I can't bear to sleep is that I can't bear to indulge in this moment of happiness.

It is clear that the current stability is only temporary.

The storm has been brewing in the shadows for some time and could strike at any moment.

While I remained silent, Su Qing suddenly spoke softly: "But let me ask you, what would you do if my parents forced me to break up with you using every means possible?"

I was slightly taken aback, then looked at her with utmost seriousness and replied, word by word:

"I will absolutely not give up. But I will not force you to make any choices either; I will respect your decision completely."

I've seen too many relationships torn apart by family and reality. I don't want to use love to bind her, and I don't want her to be caught in the middle between family and love.

She raised her hand and lightly punched my arm, saying with obvious displeasure:

"What nonsense are you talking about! Once I, Su Qing, have made up my mind about someone, I will never change it in this lifetime. There's no way I'll ever be separated from you!"