Falling in love must be one of the most time-consuming things in this world.

The two of them lounged from the living room on the first floor to the sofa on the second, spending the entire morning doing nothing serious, just indulging in sweet nothings.

Lu Shouyue was bolder than ever, almost ready to have his way with Lin Wanwan right then and there.

If it weren’t daytime, Lin Wanwan probably wouldn’t be able to keep her last bit of innocence.

In the blur of emotions and reason, Lin Wanwan was coaxed by Lu Shouyue into signing a document. When she came to her senses, she realized it was the property agreement for the shooting gallery and hotel in Yongcheng.

Compared to a gift, a sale leaves fewer problems.

Lu Shouyue finally gave away one of his cherished engagement gifts. When he wanted Lin Wanwan to sign the diamond mine transfer document, she pulled back her hand.

Lu Shouyue wasn’t disappointed, instead pulling her close and whispering, "Darling, once you take my engagement gift, you’re my wife."

He was still subtly shifting Lin Wanwan’s aversion to marriage, using the method of boiling a frog in warm water.

Lin Wanwan grumbled, "How am I suddenly your wife?"

Lu Shouyue: "Call me hubby, let’s hear it."

"No way!"

"Just once."

"No way!" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Will you call me or not?" Lu Shouyue reached out to tickle her, but Lin Wanwan deftly blocked his hand and slipped away.

However, she hadn’t run far before Lu Shouyue caught up with her from behind, wrapped her in his arms, and pushed her onto the sofa for more playful banter.

At lunch, they met with Lin Wanwan’s senior master and Master Liang’s son for a simple meal at Time Hotel.

Lin Wanwan took the opportunity to give them two engagement banquet invitations, naturally sparking a round of congratulations.

It was then that Lu Shouyue realized Lin Wanwan had been keeping the invitations in her bag without inviting anyone yet.

But due to a new discovery after getting drunk last night, he was now okay with it.

On the way back to Yongcheng, Lu Shouyue suddenly received a phone call. Lin Wanwan was close enough to hear bits and pieces from his phone.

She wouldn’t have intentionally listened, except she happened to hear her own name mentioned.

When Lu Shouyue finished the call, Lin Wanwan directly asked, "Who was that? I heard my name mentioned."

"Wanwan, did you run into an aggressive dog again last time? You never mentioned it to me."

Lu Shouyue casually placed his hand on the back of Lin Wanwan’s neck, gently massaging it, as if kneading.

Lin Wanwan felt her bones go weak, Lu Shouyue’s warm palm on her neck tingling like an electric shock, both comfortable and ticklish.

"Mmm..." Lin Wanwan couldn’t help but murmur, then, realizing the bodyguards were driving upfront, gently took his hand down, gradually regaining her senses, saying, "It’s no big deal, nothing worth mentioning."

Lu Shouyue lightly pinched her hand, saying, "When it comes to you, size doesn’t matter."

Lin Wanwan tilted her head, asking, "What’s up, was that call about this?"

Lu Shouyue’s face remained unchanged as he nonchalantly said, "A friend told me someone was investigating your information, related to dog fights."

Lin Wanwan’s mouth slightly opened: "Investigating me? People are so brazen nowadays?"

The person let his dog harm others, yet he didn’t get exposed or punished. Instead, he wanted to cause her trouble. Unbelievable.

However, Lin Wanwan was unfazed. That day she had casually observed and noticed his frivolous, weak demeanor, just a gilded butterfly inside and out. Was she worried he’d cause her trouble?

Quite frankly, Lin Wanwan could suppress him with one hand.

Lin Wanwan casually recounted the incident to Lu Shouyue, whose lips curled up, smiling, "Wanwan, you really are a community-minded citizen."

The sunlight filtered through the trees outside the car window, casting dappled shadows on Lu Shouyue’s left side, making his expression somewhat indescribable.

Lin Wanwan couldn’t tell if he was complimenting her or being sarcastic.

So, she huffed and asked, "What’s that butterfly up to anyway? Does he want to extort compensation from me? There’s no need for me to compensate in such cases."

Lu Shouyue said placidly, "He’s looking for trouble."

Lin Wanwan couldn’t help but look up into Lu Shouyue’s eyes, hesitating to speak.

Lu Shouyue smiled leisurely, saying, "What’s wrong, is there something you can’t tell me? You’re always skilled at teasing me, aren’t you?"

Lin Wanwan pouted, "No, I’m not!"

After a pause, she added, "You don’t have to do anything. I can handle this, let him come at me, it’s a small matter."

Lu Shouyue chuckled softly, saying, "Yes, our Wanwan is so capable."

"Are you laughing at me?"

"No, I’m being sincere."

"Hmph, you’re definitely laughing at me!"

The two childish people began yet another round of debates.

By the time they reached Yongcheng, it was already evening, and the two went directly to Jie Yuting’s private restaurant for dinner.

Since returning to Mao County, Lin Wanwan had resumed supplying Jie Yuting, who now had no choice but to accept her unannounced visits.

While eating fish, Lin Wanwan suddenly thought of something: "I have some excellent Golden Cod Fish Roe, I’ll give it to you later so you can take it to your grandma. Oh, and some of my homemade herbal pastes, take them as well."

Lu Shouyue chuckled softly, his eyes twinkling: "None for me? I need some nourishment too."

Lin Wanwan didn’t know what he was thinking, and with a red face, she glared at Lu Shouyue: "Hmph."

Lu Shouyue gave Lin Wanwan a meaningful look, leaning close to whisper in her ear, "Wanwan, keep your thoughts pure."

Lin Wanwan bit her little sharp teeth, feeling itchy; if they weren’t in the restaurant, she’d definitely bite him.

"You’re the one with impure thoughts, always messing around."

Lu Shouyue raised an eyebrow, "I haven’t messed around with you yet."

"It doesn’t have to be like that to count as messing around!" Lin Wanwan blurted out.

"Hmm." Lu Shouyue nodded slightly, his gaze falling on his own slender, well-defined fingers like those in a comic.

Lin Wanwan followed his gaze and asked angrily, "Why are you looking at your hand?"

Lu Shouyue looked up, smiling gently, "Is Wanwan a little housekeeper? Can’t even look at my hand?"

"Hmph." Unable to find the words, Lin Wanwan could only huff.

Taking advantage yet feigning ignorance, Lu Shouyue continued teasing her, "Darling, thanks for the reminder, wonderful memories are surfacing."

Lin Wanwan’s face reddened further, "Hurry up and eat, you annoying fool~"

"Wanna come to my place tonight?"

"No! I’m busy!"

"Alright then." Lu Shouyue was prepared for this, responding halfheartedly.

Then using the serving chopsticks, he naturally peeled a shrimp and placed it in Lin Wanwan’s bowl.

Lin Wanwan found nothing unusual about it, as scenes like this happened every time they ate, both had grown accustomed to it.

After dinner, Lin Wanwan didn’t ask Lu Shouyue for a ride back, instead saying goodbye at the restaurant door and driving her own car home.

If she rode in Lu Shouyue’s car and let him take her home, she felt it would be tough to part ways again for a while, so she chose not to.

She had to hurry back in time to the Great Tang, where she could take a nap; dawn was breaking there.