Chapter 124 The Beautiful You Belong to Me
Amidst a chorus of cheers, Song Ni finally blushed. She was, after all, still a young girl inexperienced in such matters, and feeling shy during such an intimate kiss with Tan Zheng in front of so many people was natural. She buried her head in the man's neck, unable to resist playfully hitting his chest. It was all Tan Zheng's fault for seducing her with his gaze.
Tan Zheng was in high spirits, his arm around the young girl's waist. He chuckled softly, his laughter gradually becoming more unrestrained, his chest even trembling slightly. "Shy?"
Song Ni nudged her head, letting out an annoyed "Moo," as if that wasn't enough to express her bashfulness. She then opened her mouth and bit his neck. The bite was neither too hard nor too soft. Tan Zheng inhaled sharply and reached up to pat the back of her head. "Murdering your husband?"
Song Ni couldn't care less at the moment; everyone was watching. Tan Zheng seemed to know what she was thinking. "They wouldn't dare to joke about you." At most, they'd just have a few words for fun.
Song Ni was naturally uninhibited and could handle her friends' teasing. After her initial shyness subsided, she wanted to push away Tan Zheng's embrace. The man's eyebrows slightly lifted, a smile curving his lips. He tightened his grip on Song Ni's waist, effortlessly lifting her off the motorcycle with one arm. However, their separation wasn't as smooth. The wind seemed to be a witness to their affections, reluctant to end their intimacy. It blew Song Ni's long hair, tangling it in the zipper of Tan Zheng's jacket.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch!" Tan Zheng stopped abruptly, his brow furrowing instantly. He grabbed Song Ni's somewhat haphazard hand. "Don't move."
Song Ni had woken up in a hurry that morning, not even having time to apply makeup, let alone tend to her hair. After a night of turmoil, her already slightly curly hair had become even more so, resulting in Tan Zheng being unable to untangle the strands caught in his zipper for quite some time. Song Ni sternly warned, "You're not allowed to break my hair!"
Tan Zheng's hand, which was about to pull, froze. Reluctantly, he had to obey Song Ni. The awkward position made it difficult for both Tan Zheng and Song Ni to untangle her hair. Sheng Jiang saw this and wanted to step forward to help, but after only a few steps, he was waved back by a look from Tan Zheng. Fine, let the couple figure it out themselves. This terrifying possessiveness made Sheng Jiang sigh. How was he supposed to teach Sister-in-law to ride a motorcycle without provoking Brother Tan's jealousy?
"It's rare to wake up so early. Let's watch the sunrise! Watch the sunrise! Don't waste it." The brothers chuckled, leaving Tan Zheng and Song Ni to their own devices. They had all been curious about why Tan Zheng would be arranged for an arranged marriage by his family, never imagining that he would be the one arranged. Now, everything was clear. This was no simple arranged marriage. Someone suddenly blurted out, "Could it be that Brother Tan orchestrated this marriage between him and Sister-in-law?" Who knew? Nobody knew, and it didn't matter. As long as they were happy and in love.
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After descending the mountain, the group found a farmhouse for a day of outdoor activities. After eating, Song Ni languidly half-reclined on the sofa, preparing to rest for a while, when she received an email from Vivian. In the email, Vivian first expressed her happiness at receiving Song Ni's reply and then provided the specific show time and arrangements, inviting Song Ni to visit a few days before the show. At the end of the email, she conveyed how much she and Bartley missed Song Ni and left Bartley's contact information.
Song Ni stared at it for a long time but ultimately did not contact Bartley proactively. After all, her unequivocal rejection back then had truly hurt Bartley. London was a city Song Ni liked. The reason for her affection was rather peculiar; it was simply because her favorite two-dimensional couple had confessed their love under Big Ben. Every time she went to London, Song Ni would make a point of walking under Big Ben.
Calculating the dates, if she worked diligently on her acting and accelerated her filming schedule, she would be able to catch up with the show after finishing her current project. With that thought, Song Ni replied to the email. Bartley was right; if she had talent, she shouldn't waste it. Standing tall was the only way to walk alongside Tan Zheng.
In the courtyard, a few people were tinkering with something, preparing mountain delicacies. Tan Zheng, with a cigarette in his mouth, occasionally lent a hand, but most of the time, he was on the phone. Song Ni, perched on the back of the sofa, watched him through the window. Tan Zheng had said that once she recovered, he would start getting busy, and true to his word, he was. GN's first project in China still required his full attention as the CEO. Moreover, after yesterday's press conference, while the media and the outside world might remain calm, the Xingcheng circle was already in an uproar. The sole heir of the Tan family was the leader of the GN Group, something no one had anticipated. This meant the Tan family's influence was growing, their status in Xingcheng rivaling that of the Li family, which was involved in military, political, and commercial affairs. Yet, everyone knew that Tan Zheng and Li Qiao were close friends.
Suddenly, everyone envied the Song family's foresight in arranging an early marriage with Tan Zheng, a clear case of striking while the iron was hot. Father Song was so angered by these remarks that he couldn't even eat. What did they mean by the Song family being lucky? Their Song family was no less capable, and their Nini was no less outstanding! However, Father Song had only just learned that Tan Zheng was the leader of the GN Group. He feared Tan Zheng might not be excellent enough, and at the same time, feared he might be too excellent, ultimately worrying that Song Ni would suffer. Because of this, Father Song had specifically called Song Ni, and it took her a considerable amount of time to reassure him.
Song Jing, on the other hand, was not too surprised. He had long known that someone like Tan Zheng was not to be underestimated. He even jokingly remarked, "The wife of the CEO of GN Group? Tsk, I wouldn't dare to provoke you from now on." Of course, he received a roll of Song Ni's eyes. But jokes aside, Song Jing still doted on his sister, and there was some concern. He used to think that only Tan Zheng could manage Song Ni's temperament within their social circle. Now, he worried if Song Ni could truly hold her own against Tan Zheng.
Hearing this, Song Ni merely smiled. "I don't need to hold him down." Because Tan Zheng would willingly bend before her. Song Ni didn't know where this confidence came from, but she just had that feeling.
Upon hearing this, Song Jing said no more. Perhaps it was the intensity of Song Ni's gaze that made Tan Zheng, who was on the phone with his back to her, suddenly turn around and meet her eyes precisely. Song Ni's eyes still held undisguised admiration and infatuation. Tan Zheng was clearly pleased with her gaze. He casually said a few words into the phone before entering the room.
Soon after, Tan Zheng entered the room and sat beside Song Ni. Without a word, he cupped Song Ni's chin and lowered his head for a deep kiss. He then looked up and held Song Ni's gaze. "Am I that beautiful?"
Song Ni's eyes sparkled, and she gave a coquettish smile. "The beautiful you belong to me." The man's eyes instantly blazed, and he kissed Song Ni fiercely until she was breathless before releasing her. Tan Zheng raised his hand and lovingly caressed Song Ni's earlobe. "I have to go back tomorrow."
Song Ni was stunned for a moment, then looked up and bit the corner of his mouth. The bite was somewhat strong, leaving a clear mark on Tan Zheng's lip. "Then you'll stay home and wait for me, and you're not allowed to flirt with anyone!"
A faint smile flickered in Tan Zheng's eyes. He was pleased with Song Ni's possessive gesture. His hand moved to Song Ni's waist and massaged it. "Don't push yourself too hard while filming, take care of your health. I'll check on you when you get back." (End of Chapter)