Transmigrating Into the Beautiful CEO’s Doomed Substitute - Chapter 124

Qi Zheng neither defended herself nor cried out in pain, she just smiled. The more she was like this, the shyer Shen Zhibing felt, instinctively wanting to avoid those eyes that seemed to be able to see right through her.

She raised a hand to tuck her hair behind her ear, and said, “I’ll go run a bath for you. It’s already very late.”

Just as she was about to get up, she was pulled back, then fell into a warm embrace.

Shen Zhibing didn’t struggle, yielding and leaning into Qi Zheng’s arms. The other’s faint breath tickled her slightly, and only then did she smell the faint scent of alcohol.

“You should still drink less at social events in the future, or your body won’t be able to handle it.”

Qi Zheng was indeed a little tired. She closed her eyes and rested her chin on Shen Zhibing’s shoulder hollow, occasionally rubbing her face against her.

“Dongming is relatively easy to deal with. Some suppliers I met a while ago were truly exasperating.”

She spoke blandly, yet with a hint of fatigue and helplessness. A while ago, they hadn’t reconciled yet. Shen Zhibing knew she was busy with work, but wasn’t clear about the details. Hearing her say this now, her heart immediately ached.

“Which companies are they?”

Hearing her voice suddenly deepen, Qi Zheng knew she was definitely planning to do something, and couldn’t help but chuckle, “They weren’t too excessive. Table talk at drinking parties is always the same stuff.”

Shen Zhibing pursed her lips, still a little angry. Qi Zheng now not only had to lead the team but also had to socialize with those cooperative clients. She really wanted to help her.

But she knew Qi Zheng didn’t like that.

Sensing her entanglement and annoyance, Qi Zheng tightened her embrace around her waist, holding her closer, “I have my limits, I won’t let myself be taken advantage of. Don’t worry about me, okay?”

After saying that, she kissed her on her tender cheek.

This simple kiss made Shen Zhibing lose herself for a moment again.

Seeing that Qi Zheng had said so, she couldn’t press for details anymore. The two embraced in silence for a while. Seeing that it was indeed late, Shen Zhibing gently patted the hand wrapped around her waist, “You should go take a shower, or you won’t have the energy for work tomorrow.”

Qi Zheng let go. Before Shen Zhibing got up, she thought for a moment, turned her head and asked, “How about taking a shower in my room tonight?”

Qi Zheng slowly opened her eyes, a few layers of deep meaning and amusement hidden in her eyes, making her feel a little embarrassed.

“My jacuzzi is more comfortable.”

Qi Zheng, however, said, “No need.”

Shen Zhibing couldn’t tell if it was disappointment or something else, but the emotion only lasted for a fleeting moment. Then she heard Qi Zheng say, “It’s so late, a quick shower will do for me.”

After saying that, she stood up. Shen Zhibing followed her up, watching her walk toward the master bedroom.

Qi Zheng remembered halfway through her shower that she had forgotten to bring her pajamas. There was always a clean bathrobe kept in the bathroom, so she wouldn’t be without clothes after washing.

The bathroom in this master bedroom was very large, with the relatively separate shower room at the very end, using frosted glass. A day of high mental concentration only allowed for slow relaxation after returning. This was different from when she returned to her own apartment and continued working, remaining tense. Even just exchanging some casual words with her lover made her feel exceptionally comfortable.

The hot water rinsed off the alcohol completely, relaxing her whole body. Qi Zheng adapted to Yunlu Huayuan more naturally than expected. Shen Zhibing stood outside the bathroom door with new pajamas in hand, hesitated, and tried to open the door.

Unexpectedly, it wasn’t locked.

She was slightly stunned, bit her lip, and walked in. The faint sound of running water came from inside. She walked further in and saw the graceful figure inside the frosted glass room.

Although it was only a blurred back view, and she could only see the outline, it was enough to instantly quicken her heartbeat. Shen Zhibing steadied her breathing and continued to walk forward step by step, as if wanting to see through the glass, or to thoroughly dispel the mist.

Qi Zheng’s figure was definitely the kind that looked slim in clothes, but had all the right curves when undressed. Usually, the light was dim, and the angles were different. The last time she appreciated her like this was several years ago.

But at that time, she clearly hadn’t focused her attention on admiring this graceful beauty.

Qi Zheng turned off the faucet, and the sound of water gradually ceased. Perhaps sensing someone entering, she lingered inside for a while, wiping herself slightly. Then she opened the glass door and poked her head out.

A smooth arm reached out, ready to grab the bathrobe placed outside, but Shen Zhibing beat her to it.

“These are your pajamas. I forgot to give them to you just now.”

Qi Zheng looked at them, and they were different from last night’s. Moreover, the color scheme didn’t seem to be the ones usually found in Shen Zhibing’s wardrobe.

Seeing her slightly hesitant, Shen Zhibing was afraid she might catch a cold, so she stuffed the pajamas into her hand, “I had Aunt Xin buy some new ones today.”

After saying that, she added, “If you’re going to stay here often in the future, you can’t always wear ill-fitting clothes.”

Qi Zheng smiled knowingly and quickly put them on.

The material was very comfortable, and the size was perfect. She was indeed wearing them more comfortably than last night.

As she came out of the shower room, Shen Zhibing was no longer in the original spot, but she hadn’t left either. Qi Zheng walked a few steps out and saw two electric toothbrushes on the sink, one pink-purple and one pink-blue.

The pink-blue one was obviously newer.

“It was too rushed yesterday, so I had Aunt Xin complete everything today.”

Shen Zhibing squeezed toothpaste onto both toothbrushes. In the interim, she glanced at Qi Zheng’s new pajamas; the navy blue suited her very well.

Qi Zheng took the toothbrush but wasn’t in a hurry to use it. She still had a slight smile on her lips and walked slowly behind Shen Zhibing, stopping. She had just showered, and the scent of the body wash on her was too strong to ignore. Standing there, even without speaking, Shen Zhibing couldn’t ignore her and continue brushing her teeth.

“You’ve prepared so much for me, I need to repay and thank you.”

Qi Zheng whispered seductively in her ear. Without waiting for her reaction, she held her hand, using one hand to take a cup to collect water, and the other hand slowly, slowly turned on the faucet.

Soon, the cup was full. Shen Zhibing was stunned, letting her manipulate her, feeling that her heart was also full.

“Do you want me to help you brush your teeth?”

Qi Zheng seemed to particularly like her delicate little ears, often liking to lightly nibble, but never actually using force, making her feel very ticklish every time.

“I… I’ll do it myself.”

Qi Zheng still didn’t leave, still hugging her, but didn’t force her to turn on the electric toothbrush.

That thing, if not handled properly, would splash toothpaste everywhere.

Qi Zheng temporarily let go of her ear and started to tease her hairline, followed by the curve of her cheek, making her unable to stand steady.

“Do you still want to sleep or not!” Shen Zhibing’s words lacked any force, and her voice was a little weak.

“I just want to hold you a little longer.” Qi Zheng sighed softly, no longer messing around, but still holding her.

The real warmth, the alluring curves, and the heart that beat for her—how could one not like it, not crave it?

It took them quite a while to brush their teeth. It was past one o’clock when they returned to the room.

After the bedside lamp was turned off, the two embraced again, just like last night. Shen Zhibing suddenly remembered something she had forgotten to mention: “Besides the pajamas, I also had Aunt Xin prepare a few sets of your work clothes.”

“So?”

Shen Zhibing didn’t detect any trap in the question and naturally replied, “So you won’t have to rush home every time before going to work.”

She thought that this way, Qi Zheng could have more time for breakfast, and they could have more time together. She also had a deeper, small hidden agenda: the more things belonging to Qi Zheng accumulated, the more she would get used to living here.

But she wasn’t in a hurry with this matter, afraid that speaking too soon would pressure Qi Zheng.

She hoped this place could give Qi Zheng a sense of belonging, not just a place to come because she wanted to see her.

“Is that all?” Qi Zheng’s suppressed laugh was particularly noticeable in the darkness. Shen Zhibing realized she might have been tricked.

She didn’t show timidity, and responded as before, “Otherwise, what else do you think it’s for?”

Qi Zheng suddenly leaned in, almost entirely wrapping herself around her. Shen Zhibing didn’t panic and subconsciously hooked her neck. Their chemistry was indeed much better than in the past.

Her breath gradually approached. Shen Zhibing could feel both their heartbeats accelerating little by little.

“Since you even prepared tomorrow’s clothes, we can sleep a little later tonight.”

Shen Zhibing suddenly tensed up, and not just in her chest.

“It’s already this late. Don’t you want to go to work tomorrow?”

Qi Zheng had already started her actions, much more skilled than last night, but equally gentle.

Shen Zhibing was provoked to the point of irregular breathing, wanting to stop her but unable to resist the cry from the bottom of her heart.

Qi Zheng talked more tonight than yesterday. For example, she would now proactively talk to her about music topics. Shen Zhibing was already between clear-headedness and semi-intoxication, and still had to divide her attention to listen to such things.

“Sometimes I feel that some lyrics don’t quite match the song title. It’s like ‘Pluck a Smiling Flower,’ seeing the most beautiful scenery in the world, how can the two of us forget each other?”

As she spoke, her actions didn’t stop, perfectly matching the content of the lyrics. That delicate flower was indeed gently plucked by her, showcasing the beautiful scenery of the human world.

Shen Zhibing rolled her eyes internally. This person could even misinterpret lyrics like this?

But she had no time to analyze or argue, only wanting to hold her tightly, accepting her exploration, and showing her truest and most beautiful side.

Only for her, and only because of her.

Qi Zheng’s smile carried deep affection, still whispering in her ear, “I’m reminded of another lyric, ‘Just once, I’ll accompany you to see the end of time.'”

Even if it was just once tonight, Shen Zhibing believed they would have their end of time.

Although it was late tonight, she wasn’t as sleepy as last night. But Shen Zhibing still didn’t allow Qi Zheng to leave, clinging to her.

She fiddled with the buttons of her pajamas and asked, “What’s wrong with you tonight?”

Qi Zheng took a deep breath, grabbing the hand that was playing with the buttons, “I don’t know either.”

Shen Zhibing didn’t necessarily need an explanation, she just felt that Qi Zheng being overly proactive tonight made her a little unaccustomed. But this is something that naturally becomes a habit. Now that their intentions were clear, it made no difference who initiated it.

After a while, Qi Zheng’s voice sounded faintly in the darkness: “Maybe I’m going on a business trip next week, and I can’t bear to leave you.”

Shen Zhibing was stunned: “Business trip? For how long?”

“I have to go to Yongcheng. Yunshan said she found an institution there willing to let us pilot a program. We need to go and check it out, it will take at least a week.”

That indeed required a personal site visit and communication. Shen Zhibing knew this business trip was unavoidable.

She thought for a moment and suggested, “How about we go on a date this weekend?”

“A date?”

Shen Zhibing burrowed a little more into Qi Zheng’s arms, clinging to her like a cat: “Just like other couples, we can go out to eat, shop, and do some boring things.”

“Alright, whatever you say.”

By Friday afternoon, Shen Zhibing had almost finished processing her work. She had already told Yunfei three days in advance not to schedule important meetings on Friday. Coupled with working overtime every night, she could legitimately spend her weekend idly with Qi Zheng.

“Ms. Shen, Deputy General Manager Shen from HR said he has an urgent matter to discuss with you.”

There were still two hours until closing time. For Shen Qixing to come looking for her at this hour, it definitely wasn’t good news.

“Let him in.”