"Mmm… Gently…"

He sucked her n1pple so hard that a continuous wave of tingling pleasure washed over her, and Jiang Yi couldn't help but moan.

Qin Zezhou released her n1pple and licked it with his tongue, moving back and forth between both, leaving them red and glistening.

"So beautiful," he said, his throat tightening. He added in a low voice, "So tempting."

Jiang Yi glared at him. "I'm not tempting."

Qin Zezhou laughed, pleased, and caressed her cheek.

After their playful banter, the car finally reached its destination.

When they got out, Jiang Yi's legs were weak, her face flushed, her eyes misty and inviting.

Qin Zezhou's driver glanced at her, not daring to look longer, and respectfully averted his gaze. Qin Zezhou placed a hand on Jiang Yi's back, guiding her into a shop.

An inconspicuous alley, an inconspicuous shop, but inside, it was a different world.

Antique and elegant, quiet and serene.

Qin Zezhou knew the owner. Upon seeing him, the owner turned and retrieved a box from a cabinet behind him.

Qin Zezhou opened the box and glanced inside. "Thanks, Uncle Zhang."

Uncle Zhang replied, "You paid well." He then glanced at Jiang Yi.

Jiang Yi, confused, offered a smile when their eyes met.

Qin Zezhou opened the box and took out a bracelet strung with smooth, antique agarwood beads.

As Jiang Yi stared at the bracelet, Qin Zezhou caught her hand and fastened it around her wrist.

Jiang Yi was surprised. "For me?"

"Mm."

Remembering his reaction to the necklace around her neck, Jiang Yi didn't take the bracelet off.

"Thank you," she said.

She absently touched the wooden beads, her fingers tracing the patterns, and looked closer.

There were words carved into the beads.

She saw the character for "Zhou," and turning the bead, she saw the character for "Yi."

It all became clear.

She thought of Uncle Zhang's look and blushed, stealing another nervous glance at him. Seeing no unusual expression on his face, she relaxed slightly.

Qin Zezhou noticed her cautious demeanor and found it endearing. He reached out and patted her head, retracting his hand before she could react.

Jiang Yi shot him a look. What was he doing? There were people around!

Qin Zezhou raised an eyebrow, his eyes smiling.

Uncle Zhang started to shoo them away. "If there's nothing else, you should go."

Jiang Yi lowered her head, her face burning.

"Let's go."

Qin Zezhou said goodbye and walked out, Jiang Yi close behind.

Back in the car, Jiang Yi examined the bracelet, noticing that only one bead was carved with characters, the others were plain. And the carved bead seemed to be made of a different material.

It wasn't agarwood, but… jade. Deep, rich green jade.

Qin Zezhou said, "Carving on it wasn't easy. There's only this one, so keep it safe."

He leaned in and kissed her ear. "It cost your husband a lot of money."

Jiang Yi's ear tingled. Hearing about the high price, she instinctively tried to take the bracelet off.

Qin Zezhou caught her hand. "But it's not as much as your Big Brother's necklace. That was much more expensive than this bracelet. You're not going to dislike it, are you?"

The way he said it, it sounded like refusing the bracelet would be the same as disdaining its value.

Jiang Yi paused, stopping her attempt to remove the bracelet.

Qin Zezhou pulled her into his arms, tilting her chin up. He brought his lips close to hers but stopped short of kissing her.

"Wife, if you like it, reward your husband with a kiss."

He held the pose, his gaze fixed intently on Jiang Yi.

It wasn't like she asked for it…

Jiang Yi's gaze slowly drifted to his lips. She nervously licked her own.

"Hmm?" Qin Zezhou urged. "You have to take the initiative sometimes."

Jiang Yi lifted her hand, gently touching his cheek, and slowly leaned in, pressing her lips against his.

The feeling of actively initiating the kiss was different from their usual kisses. Although there was no tongue, no exchange of saliva, the feeling was just as thrilling, even soul-stirring.

She pulled away after a brief touch, her gaze locking with his.

Qin Zezhou smiled at her. "Again."

Jiang Yi hesitated for a moment, then leaned in again, brushing her lips against his.

Qin Zezhou, enjoying this, said, "Again."

Jiang Yi refused, pulling her hand back from his face.

Qin Zezhou chuckled and, taking the lead, pressed his lips against hers, deepening the kiss.

"Next time, wife, be a little more proactive. Remember to put your tongue in your husband's mouth, okay?"