She was very nervous. Ever since she became aware of things, this was the first time she shared a bed with a man, and it was in a strange place next to a man she wasn't quite familiar with.
Mi Jing maintained a rigid sleeping position for a long time. During this period, Shen Lingxing did not make any significant movements. He lay flat, breathing evenly, seemingly already asleep.
Gradually, Mi Jing's nervousness dissipated, but she still couldn't fall asleep and didn't dare to move because she was worried that her tossing and turning would disturb Shen Lingxing's sweet dreams.
In this sleepless night, Mi Jing missed her bed at home, the one that allowed her to sleep until she woke up naturally. The more she thought about it, the more awake she became. This state of wanting to sleep but being unable to was very torturous. Helplessly, she started counting sheep again.
She counted and recounted, messed up, and then started over again. After several cycles of this, Mi Jing finally felt sleepy. Her consciousness gradually became fuzzy...
She slept dreamlessly through the night. When Mi Jing woke up, Shen Lingxing was no longer beside her. Mi Jing yawned as she got out of bed.
Today's weather was great. Mi Jing walked to the window, opened the curtains, and wanted to bask in the sunlight while looking at the scenery downstairs. She gazed down and saw an open-air balcony. The balcony was very large, with a set of tables and chairs at one corner, and a swimming pool. At this moment, Shen Lingxing, who had already gotten up, was swimming freely in the pool with the agility of a fish.
What could his background be?
Mi Jing's gaze followed the figure in the pool, and she couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Is he a young talent? Or a second-generation rich kid?
No matter whether he was one of the two or both, he was undeniably a handsome rich guy and was even more outstanding than what Li Bao'er believed!
Not only is he handsome and wealthy, but he has a good temperament too: modest and courteous, polite to others, not showing off his wealth, and being low-key. He's simply the perfect man!
If Li Bao'er knew that she had a flash marriage with her exceptionally handsome guy, what would her reaction be? Would it be excitement? Or excitement?
Thinking about it, Mi Jing couldn't help but chuckle. Then she picked up her phone, clicked a picture of Shen Lingxing swimming, and immediately sent it to Li Bao'er via MMS.
Bao'er, guess who he is. Guess correctly and there's a prize!
As soon as the message was successfully sent, Mi Jing's phone vibrated. It was a call from home.
"Jingjing, are you up yet? Being a daughter-in-law is not the same as being at home. You can't sleep in. That would leave a bad impression. Be diligent, don't be lazy..." Fang Qingru repeatedly urged out of concern.
Listening to her mom's nagging like a chant, Mi Jing sighed softly and said, "Mom, I got it."
"Knowing is one thing, but taking action is another. Come home when you have time. I'll have your dad teach you how to cook."
"Oh." Mi Jing reluctantly agreed, thinking to herself that her mom was planning to train her into a virtuous wife and good mother.
"If only I had let you learn more things earlier, like your sister. I wouldn't have to worry so much." Fang Qingru said.
"Mom, how many people can be like my sister? Isn't your expectation for me a bit too high?" Mi Wan was the perfect goddess in Mi Jing's heart. To be as versatile as Mi Wan, Mi Jing candidly admitted she didn't have the talent or ability.
"Even if it's hard, you have to work harder!" Fang Qingru said firmly, not allowing Mi Jing to make excuses.
"Oh."
"That's it then. I won't say more. Take good care of yourself."
After hanging up the phone, Mi Jing felt a bit melancholy. How could she never make her mom feel reassured? It seems that some things really need to be demonstrated with actions! Not to aim to be a virtuous wife and good mother, but to think of her parents so that they won't worry about her.
Coming downstairs, Mi Jing went straight to the pool and shouted to Shen Lingxing inside, "What do you want for breakfast?"
"..."
Shen Lingxing did not respond and seemed not to hear.
So Mi Jing raised her voice and shouted again, "What do you want for breakfast?"
With a splash, Shen Lingxing surfaced from the water, revealing his fair and muscular chest, "Breakfast has already been ordered. No need to cook."
Saying this, Shen Lingxing dived back into the water, swiftly swimming to the edge of the pool and climbing up, holding the handrail.
A beautiful man emerging from the water!
And almost completely naked, his well-shaped physique clearly visible.
"Then I'll wait in the living room to open the door." Mi Jing admired the stunningly handsome man's figure calmly, pretending to be composed, before she quickened her pace and headed back into the house.
Her heartbeat accelerated, but Mi Jing absolutely wouldn't admit she was shy. It's just a bit less clothing after all! She had seen plenty of nude models in her sketching classes before. However, she had to admit that Shen Lingxing's body was even better than those male models—not only did he have firm abs but also sexy oblique muscles. The only minor flaw was that his skin was too fair, lacking a bit of wild sexiness.
Mi Jing sat down by the sofa. Her eyes caught sight of Shen Lingxing walking in, wearing a bathrobe. A light bulb went off in her head—it seemed fitting to use him as the reference model for her illustrated male protagonist.
With this thought, Mi Jing quickly picked up her sketchbook and pencil on the coffee table, swiftly drawing the outline.
Ding dong ding dong...
Halfway through her drawing, the doorbell rang. Mi Jing had to put down her pencil and go to open the door.
"Uh... Mrs. Shen, hello. This is the breakfast Mr. Shen ordered." The delivery waiter, encountering someone other than Shen Lingxing opening the door for the first time, was momentarily stunned. Then, he put on a professional smile, politely handing over the breakfast to Mi Jing.
"How much is it?" Mi Jing took the bag and asked.
"It's settled monthly, no need to pay."
After the waiter left, Mi Jing closed the door, walked to the dining table with the bag, and took out the items, arranging them neatly.
"I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I randomly ordered some breakfast. You choose first." Shen Lingxing had already changed and was neatly dressed when he appeared in front of Mi Jing again.
"Oh."
Regarding food, Mi Jing was never shy. She picked oatmeal according to her preference, then sat down, facing Shen Lingxing as they ate.
The two ate quietly, neither speaking. After finishing the meal, Mi Jing proactively cleaned up the leftovers and boxes.
"Are you free today?" Shen Lingxing looked up at Mi Jing and suddenly asked.
"Yes." Mi Jing nodded, extremely succinct in her reply. Master Ji had taken three days off, causing the cafe to temporarily close, turning Mi Jing from a busy bee into a leisurely person.
"Come meet some of my friends later. Do you know how to play mahjong?" Shen Lingxing asked again.
"Hmm."
Mi Jing nodded again. Mahjong was one of Fang Qingru's hobbies. When Mi Jing was nine, she learned how to play under Fang Qingru's guidance.