From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

I wrapped my arms around her slender waist and, with a little effort, pulled her onto my lap.

Su Qing gently wrapped her legs around my waist, her warm and soft body pressed tightly against me, so intimately that there wasn't a single gap between us.

I looked down at her bright and beautiful face and teased her, "Aren't you afraid I'll take advantage of you?"

Su Qing raised an eyebrow, reached out and hooked her arm around my neck, her red lips close to my ear: "Do you dare?"

The warm breath brushed past my ear, making my heart flutter.

I looked at the girl in my arms, who was openly flirting with me. She was like a blazing, bright flame, which warmed my heart, which had been cold and hard for many years.

Throughout my life, I have always been calm and restrained in my observations of people and events, building layers of defense in my heart.

Only when he met Su Qing did his heart feel tender.

"What's there to be afraid of?"

I lowered my head, and the tip of my nose gently brushed against the tip of her nose.

Su Qing chuckled softly, tilted her head back, and gently kissed him.

The indoor lighting was soft and gentle, and the night was quiet and alluring.

At that moment, all class prejudices and worldly troubles instantly became insignificant.

I gently stroked her delicate and soft waist with my palm, feeling the vibrant and hot temperature of the girl in my arms.

She didn't flinch or dodge; instead, she pressed herself even closer to me, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid.

I picked her up and strode towards the bedroom.

The soft bedding and quiet room isolated the room from all the noise and stress of the outside world.

I gently placed her on the bed, leaned over and supported myself beside her, gazing intently at the girl beneath me, her eyes fixed on me.

Without flinching, she wrapped her fair arms around my neck and gently pulled me down.

I braced my elbows on the bed, hovering above her, my heartbeat inexplicably erratic.

This is the first time I've felt so close and without any barriers with someone who has my heart completely filled with love.

Feeling a mix of helplessness, awkwardness, and nervousness, she even subconsciously avoided eye contact, her breathing becoming stiff and tense.

Su Qing took in my awkwardness and clumsiness, but instead of making fun of me, she smiled gently.

"Are you nervous?"

My whole body stiffened instantly, and I felt feverish.

I forced myself to remain calm, my voice slightly hoarse: "N-no."

"Who are you kidding?" Su Qing's smile grew even gentler.

Compared to my nervousness and awkwardness, she was calm and gentle, warm and tolerant.

She took my stiff, drooping hand and gently guided it to rest against her delicate, soft waist.

The moment my palm touched my warm skin, I was completely flustered and clumsy to the point of being ridiculous.

I have lived for more than 20 years, survived life-or-death situations, weathered the storms of life, and always remain calm and decisive in the face of adversity.

But only in front of her did he panic and lose his composure.

Su Qing gently turned my head back, making me look directly into her gentle eyes.

"Fool."

She murmured softly, then took the initiative to come forward, gently and slowly.

With patience, they soothed my stiffness little by little, and embraced all my awkwardness.

At first, I was so tense that I didn't dare to respond, and my movements were a bit clumsy.

But she was patient and gentle, guiding me step by step, gradually dissolving all my anxiety.

The night was enchanting, our breaths mingled, and the atmosphere was just right, gentle and tender.

The warm yellow light fell on her fair profile, her long eyelashes trembled gently, and her once arrogant and flamboyant eyes were now filled with tenderness and affection.

I slowly let go of all my awkwardness and learned to respond to her love gently.

I was very careful, afraid of disturbing this rare tenderness.

I have spent half my life wandering and have nothing to show for it; I have never been loved so passionately and purely.

It was Su Qing who unexpectedly crashed into my gloomy life, dispelling all my gloom and giving me the most precious favor and tenderness in the world.

After a long while, she buried her face in the crook of my neck, her breath coming in soft gasps: "Don't be nervous, relax."

I held her slender waist tightly, completely embracing her, my heart still pounding rapidly.

At that moment, I fully understood that the most moving things in the world are never the dramatic love and hate entanglements.

But it was when I was mired in the mud, and being questioned and rejected by the whole world.

There is someone who saw through all my misery, yet still steadfastly chose me and stayed by my side.

After a whole night of tension, I finally relaxed completely.

All the pressure vanished in that moment.

So what if we're stuck in a 30-day impasse? So what if the road ahead is fraught with storms?

With her by my side, I have the confidence to face anything.

……

The next day, as dawn broke, the hazy morning light peeked into the room through the gauze window.

The room still held the warmth and tenderness of last night, the hustle and bustle of the night gone, leaving only a rare tranquility.

Su Qing even curled up in my arms, as docile as a sleepy kitten, quiet and obedient.

The scenes from last night are still vividly playing in my mind.

Her passion, frankness, and boldness stood in stark contrast to my awkwardness and clumsiness.

Even now, when I think of those fleeting moments, I still feel a surge of heat and unease.

I woke up very early, almost at dawn.

It's not that I don't want to sleep, it's that I'm afraid to sleep deeply.

These past few days have been incredibly heavy on my shoulders: the Su family's thirty-day death sentence, Fang Heng's industry ban, and the overwhelming smear campaign across the internet...

It keeps my nerves constantly on edge, and subconsciously I never dare to relax even for a moment.

I looked down at the serene, fair profile of the person in my arms, her long eyelashes drooping gently, her breathing even and warm.

His arms encircled her slender, soft waist, his palms pressed against her warm, delicate skin, and the hardness that had been building up in his heart for days was melted away by the warmth.

Last night, she was the one who tolerated my awkwardness the whole time, patiently guiding my clumsy and nervous self.

I have lived for more than 20 years, entered society at an early age, witnessed the coldness and warmth of human relationships and the bitterness of the world, and suffered countless losses and hardships.

When it comes to matters of love, he is perfectly clean.

It was Su Qing who forcefully entered my muddy and gloomy life, gradually filling the barren depths of my heart.

My heart stirred slightly. I lowered my head and gently touched her forehead, so tenderly that I dared not use any force.

Even with the gentlest movements, she was still disturbed from her deep sleep.

Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly as she groggily opened her eyes, her gaze still hazy with sleepiness. Her voice was hoarse and soft.

"Why are you awake so early? Can't you go back to sleep a little longer?"

As she spoke, she hugged me tighter.

"I can't sleep," I said in a low, calm voice.

Su Qing didn't ask any more questions, and snuggled deeper into my arms, her warm breath gently falling on my chest.

She leaned close to me and whispered tentatively, "You're feeling panicked, aren't you?"

I gently shook my head, my gaze falling on the top of her soft hair, and said, "It's not that I'm flustered, it's just that something's on my mind, and I can't sleep."

She looked up at my face and scrutinized it carefully for several seconds.

Her slender fingers suddenly lifted and gently pinched my chin, saying, "Are you afraid of my father's thirty-day death anniversary? Or are you afraid Fang Heng will continue to make underhanded moves behind my back?"

I looked down into her clear eyes, my heart churning with emotions, and slowly said, "I'm not afraid of losing, nor am I afraid of his suppression. I'm only afraid... that in the end I'll let you down."