Transmigrating Into the Beautiful CEO’s Doomed Substitute - Chapter 122

Shen Zhibing completely didn’t expect the turn of events to come so quickly, to the extent that her hand was already being held, but she was still in a state of shock, unable to utter a single word.

It only took a few seconds for her eye sockets to go from warm to burning hot. Everything from those years rushed into her heart, yet none of it could compare to that person’s gentle sentence.

“You… what do you mean?”

Qi Zheng chuckled, her hand not letting go.

“You’re so smart, you couldn’t possibly not understand.”

Of course Shen Zhibing understood; she had even longed for it in her dreams. She looked up in a panic, wanting to see Qi Zheng’s face clearly, afraid it was just another dream of her own.

Seeing that person truly standing before her, her gaze gentle, and although she had become more mature and capable, she could still make her heart race.

Shen Zhibing slowly opened her arms, wanting to verify if she could truly possess her.

As soon as she touched Qi Zheng’s arm, she was pulled forcefully and then tightly embraced.

“Does this make it clearer?”

Qi Zheng’s voice was like a musical note, making her whole being feel joyful. Shen Zhibing’s lips curled up, and she nestled in her arms, reluctant to get up.

After a long hug, the two finally separated.

Shen Zhibing suddenly felt a little shy, not daring to look into Qi Zheng’s eyes. She didn’t know where this shyness came from, but it arrived inexplicably, accompanied by a fierce heartbeat.

Qi Zheng raised her hand and gently stroked her cheek: “I don’t want to make you cry anymore.”

“I wasn’t crying.”

Qi Zheng didn’t argue with her, her thumb roaming and rubbing across her delicate cheek, causing a shiver.

She slowly leaned closer, and her scent filled Shen Zhibing’s heart from her nose. Shen Zhibing subconsciously closed her eyes, but her rapidly trembling eyelashes betrayed her current mood.

After waiting for a while, it wasn’t the expected sensation. Her lips were still empty and slightly cool. Shen Zhibing opened her eyes in confusion.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Qi Zheng looking at her with a smile.

Her ears instantly turned bright red, and she chided, “You… what are you doing?!”

Qi Zheng suddenly leaned in and whispered to her lips: “I want to take a good look at you before I kiss you.”

Just this simple sentence made Shen Zhibing feel completely captivated.

Her lips were gently cared for and felt by Qi Zheng, slowly becoming moist and full. Her breathing and her heart all lost their rhythm because of this long-awaited kiss.

No, it wasn’t a long-awaited kiss; this was their true first kiss.

In the past, their kisses were more out of desire; now, they were because of love.

Shen Zhibing raised her hand to hold Qi Zheng’s waist, clutching her coat tightly, afraid that her legs would give way and she wouldn’t be able to stand steady.

Qi Zheng was unwilling to let go of her easily, as if she had missed these lips for a long time and couldn’t easily satisfy her craving. She kissed repeatedly, becoming more and more urgent, as if simple grinding was no longer enough.

When they kissed in the past, Shen Zhibing was always the more proactive one. She would be aggressive and domineering, seizing all the initiative. She liked the feeling of controlling the situation and the rhythm; it made her feel secure.

But at this moment, she willingly became the fragile party in the love, showing the tender charm and slight childishness of a small woman in front of Qi Zheng. She was willing to openly display her whole heart to the other person. Without the assertiveness of the past, it was more intimate than before.

It wasn’t until tonight that Shen Zhibing truly understood how unforgettable a kiss born of true love was.

She couldn’t remember how long they kissed. When they finally stopped and reluctantly let go of each other, their lips were no longer as they were before. Shen Zhibing’s eyes were glistening with moisture, even more moving. Qi Zheng couldn’t help but lean over and kiss her on the corner of her lips again.

“Okay.” Shen Zhibing tried to steady her heartbeat, but her voice was still trembling.

The view on the mountaintop was beautiful, and there was no one to disturb them, but Shen Zhibing still felt that Yunlu Flower Garden was a better choice.

Qi Zheng held her, and the two didn’t speak, savoring this sudden yet expected turn of events.

The driver and bodyguard were waiting behind, but Shen Zhibing didn’t want to call them over. She asked Qi Zheng: “Do you still remember the way to Yunlu Flower Garden?”

“I remember. Why?”

“Then you drive and take me back.”

Qi Zheng smiled and got into the driver’s seat, asking curiously before starting the car: “Why do you want me to drive?”

Shen Zhibing looked straight ahead, but the joy and anticipation in the corner of her mouth couldn’t be hidden: “Because I want to sit in the passenger seat.”

When they returned to Yunlu Flower Garden, it was already past dinner time. Aunt Xin was a little surprised to see Qi Zheng had come too, but she was mostly happy. Miss Three’s mood hadn’t been good these past few days, but now her eyes and brows were filled with uncontainable joy.

“Miss Three, should I prepare a late-night snack?”

Shen Zhibing glanced at Qi Zheng, who was following behind her, curled her lips, and said to Aunt Xin: “No need, we’ve eaten. Everyone should get some rest early tonight.”

Qi Zheng pointed to the guest room she had stayed in last time: “I’ll go take a shower first.” Taking two steps, she turned back and asked, “You should have pajamas here, right?”

Aunt Xin was about to answer but was preempted by Shen Zhibing: “Yes, I’ll get them for you.”

When Shen Zhibing took a set of pajamas from her closet and handed them to Qi Zheng, she turned around and saw the meaningful look in Aunt Xin’s eyes. For some reason, she was particularly easily embarrassed tonight, and her ears felt warm: “Leave the rest to me, you all go about your business.”

When Qi Zheng finished showering and entered Shen Zhibing’s room, she saw her leaning against the headboard, a magazine on her lap, but she wasn’t really flipping through it.

Seeing Qi Zheng enter, she practically stared at her the whole time, but when she actually walked to the bed, lifted the blanket, and sat down, she suddenly felt nervous again. Shen Zhibing tossed the magazine onto the cabinet, immediately turned off the lamp on her side, and lay down.

“If you’re tired, just go to bed early.”

A low laugh came from Qi Zheng, and Shen Zhibing was a little annoyed. How could she even say something like “go to bed early” when she was nervous? She had asked Qi Zheng to come back for reasons other than going to bed early.

She had her back to Qi Zheng and was too embarrassed to turn back and say she had misspoke just now.

While she was struggling, someone approached from behind, slowly pressing close to her.

Her breathing hitched, and Shen Zhibing felt like her bones were about to fall apart. Qi Zheng’s scent and temperature were a fatal temptation to her.

But Qi Zheng seemed to really intend to listen to her and go to bed early, with no other movements besides getting closer. Listening to the sound, it seemed like she was about to turn off the lamp on her side too.

Shen Zhibing suddenly turned around, falling right into Qi Zheng’s arms. Such a big movement startled the other person.

Qi Zheng was about to ask what was wrong when Shen Zhibing lowered her gaze, staring at the area over her heart.

Qi Zheng didn’t understand, followed her gaze, and also looked down, laughing: “Your pajamas are a little short on me, so I didn’t button them all the way up.”

Shen Zhibing shook her head gently, looking at her with deep affection: “I wanted to apologize to it, because I once hurt it and made you sad for so long.”

Although there was no kissing or touching, her eyes, her tone, and her sincerity brought a deep shock to Qi Zheng.

“Saying ‘it’s okay’ is too polite, but I’m not sad anymore. Be kinder to me and to it in the future.”

Shen Zhibing smiled, like a child, and leaned forward to hug her neck, kissing her heavily on the cheek: “Okay, stamp confirmed, promise effective.”

Qi Zheng hugged her back, feeling her joyousness, thinking this might be the happiest Shen Zhibing had been in days. Unlike the deep kiss on the mountaintop earlier, Shen Zhibing squirmed out of her arms, becoming playful, and cheekily gave her quick, light pecks all over her face, only pausing for a very brief moment.

Qi Zheng cooperated with her but couldn’t help finding it amusing: “What are you doing?”

Shen Zhibing contentedly looked at the places she had kissed on her face just now. Even without a lipstick stain reminder, she clearly remembered where they were.

“I’ve missed you so much all these years, and now that I finally have the chance, of course I have to kiss you enough.”

Qi Zheng suddenly understood: “I see, then I must return the favor.”

With that, she hugged Shen Zhibing tighter, leaving her own warmth on her flawless face.

She had already kissed her twice but still lingered, regretfully saying: “Kissing again and again, will I be fined?”

Shen Zhibing smiled and tilted her face: “That depends on my mood.”

The two pressed their foreheads together, gazing deeply into each other’s eyes, wishing they could make up for the years of separation.

Shen Zhibing caressed her face, tracing her eyebrows and eyes, until she rested her hand on the back of her neck, then slowly opened her lips: “You can punish me the same way.”

Qi Zheng gave a satisfied smile and kissed her deeply.

Qi Zheng was always so gentle and considerate to her, never just thinking of herself, always mindful of her feelings.

Shen Zhibing smiled and pulled her closer, her lips close to her ear, firm and happy: “Qi Zheng, I love you.”

Qi Zheng kissed her soft earlobe, and in the heat of the moment, couldn’t help but lightly nibble a few times. She loved her silently and delicately, bit by bit, conveying her love for Shen Zhibing.

Seeing the change in the person in her arms, Qi Zheng still put Shen Zhibing’s feelings first, comforting her with a response: “I love you too.”