June 9th, the final day of the college entrance exams. Due to an unexpected company issue, Shen Yu couldn’t go to Shanghai as planned. He and Yao Yao agreed he would pick her up on the 10th.
That evening, Yao Yao initiated the video call with Shen Yu.
During the week Yao Yao had been away, it was always Shen Yu who called first. Since Ji Yaoyao’s close friends and companions were in Shanghai, she spent her days happily socializing with them, having so much fun she hardly remembered she had a husband!
During the three days before the exams, high school seniors were given time off to rest at home, recharge, and prepare mentally and physically for the final sprint.
Though Yao Yao claimed she was there to accompany her brother during exams, she took her role seriously. Whenever she saw her brother at home, she paid close attention to his emotional state and offered encouragement from time to time.
Given the Ji family’s circumstances, the college entrance exam wasn’t the only path for Ji Xingzhi—he had multiple options. However, the Ji parents weren’t the type to spoil their children; they hoped their son would forge his own successful path.
“Husband~” The voice from the video was sweet and tender, melting Shen Yu’s heart.
Shen Yu gazed at his wife, whom he hadn’t seen for days, his longing intense. A doting smile curled at the corners of his lips. “Did you miss me?”
Yao Yao nodded vigorously, proving just how much she had missed him. “I missed you so much!”
Shen Yu gave her a meaningful look for a few seconds, his Adam’s apple unconsciously bobbing before he replied, “We’ll see each other tomorrow.”
For a fleeting moment, Yao Yao’s expression turned slightly uneasy, but Shen Yu, absorbed in the joy of their impending reunion, completely missed her subtle shift.
“Has the company issue been resolved?” Yao Yao awkwardly changed the subject.
Shen Yu: “Don’t worry, it’s all taken care of.”
Yao Yao: “Husband, you’re amazing!” While praising him verbally, she raised her small hand to the screen, giving him a thumbs-up.
Praise-Yao-Yao mode activated.
Shen Yu was still at the office, having worked overtime until now to handle the emergency. He was still dressed in his formal suit.
Watching his wife’s smiling, thumbs-up gesture on screen, a warm current overflowed in Shen Yu’s heart—he was deeply moved.
A surge of emotion washed over him like a tide, and he felt an urgent need to divert his attention. His fingers instinctively tapped the desk, then, after a few seconds, moved to his neck as he loosened his tie with one hand.
The man’s movements were elegant and composed, exceptionally captivating. Yao Yao stayed silent, mesmerized by his actions.
With her hands clasped and chin resting on them, Yao Yao coquettishly said, “Husband, I want to see you~”
Those eight-pack abs—she missed them, just a little bit.
Shen Yu raised an eyebrow, the curve of his lips deepening, his tone tinged with suggestiveness. “Where does Yao Yao want to see? Hmm?”
“Yao Yao wants to see her husband’s eight-pack abs!” At this moment, Yao Yao was excited, her entire demeanor animated, her fair face glowing with radiant delight. This was the first time she and her husband were flirting over video!
Shen Yu nodded readily, replying lazily, “Okay.”
With that, he relaxed and leaned back in his chair, his large hand picking up the phone from its stand. He lifted it at a 45-degree angle, perfectly framing his upper body in the camera. Yao Yao stared unblinkingly at the screen, fully focused, waiting for the mystery to be unveiled.
Watching Yao Yao’s expression, Shen Yu deliberately slowed his movements, adjusting his position bit by bit until he was satisfied, only then did he begin to lift his shirt with his hand.
The hem of the formal white shirt was tucked into his suit pants, so Shen Yu needed to pull it out first. At the most critical moment, Yao Yao unconsciously swallowed. She didn’t think Shen Yu’s movements were slow at all—every frame in front of the camera was a delight to her eyes, something she wanted to savor over and over again.
“Every smile and frown is a beautiful scene”—this phrase filled Yao Yao’s mind at that moment!
With the help of his large hand, the white shirt was slowly pulled out from the waistband, and then the hand gradually lifted the shirt.
A healthy skin tone came into view first, followed by the outline of his abdomen. The curve of his waist became visible, and wow! The first abdominal muscle appeared, then…
Originally lying on the bed, Yao Yao was so excited that she sat straight up, clutching her phone with both hands, her eyes almost pressed against the screen. A surge of excitement rushed through her. Just as she was getting engrossed, “swish”—the white shirt was released and fell naturally back into place, and the captivating scene vanished.
Yao Yao froze for a few seconds. When she regained her senses, her face flushed bright red, whether from anger or embarrassment, and she asked the person on the other end of the video discontentedly, “Why didn’t you keep your word?”
Shen Yu showed no trace of guilt at the reprimand. Instead, he said in a faint tone, “I’m shy.”
Yao Yao was left speechless: “You…”
As if anyone would believe he was shy! Yao Yao gritted her teeth in frustration, feeling furious. Clearly, when they were in bed before, he was full of tricks—nothing like someone who would be shy!
Seeing Yao Yao’s puffed-up cheeks from anger, Shen Yu knew he couldn’t push it too far. His tone returned to seriousness, with a hint of grievance:
“Be good, darling. I’m just worried that if you see it tonight, you won’t be able to sleep. I’ll pick you up tomorrow morning, and once we meet, you can do whatever you want with me, okay? Not only will you get to see, but you can also touch, for as long as you like.”
In truth, Shen Yu knew the real reason he didn’t let her see was his concern that he wouldn’t be able to Control himself afterward. He still had to work overtime tonight to handle some tasks in advance, so he could free up two days to accompany Yao Yao and explore Shanghai a little longer.
It was a surprise, and Shen Yu didn’t want to reveal it prematurely. He planned to tell her once they met.
Yao Yao hummed in reluctant acceptance of his explanation. While listening to Shen Yu, she felt a bit guilty and couldn’t quite meet his eyes. If Shen Yu found out about her plans tomorrow, then…
“Fine, I’ll forgive you this time,” Yao Yao declared magnanimously.
Shen Yu: “Thank you, my understanding wife.”
Changing the subject, Yao Yao cleared her throat softly, as if preparing herself. She glanced at Shen Yu a couple of times, pondered for a moment, and said, “Since I’ve forgiven you for not keeping your word this time, you’ll have to forgive me once in the future too. That’s only fair!”
Shen Yu nodded readily in agreement.
The two chatted for a while longer. Shen Yu didn’t ask how Yao Yao’s younger brother had done on his exam—after all, he would see him tomorrow and could express his concern in person. For now, he just wanted to talk with his wife, to share their recent experiences and amusing anecdotes, and listen to each other.
“Goodnight, darling~”
“Goodnight, hubby~”
The nearly two-hour video call came to an end with their goodnights.
In Shanghai, Yao Yao slept peacefully on her soft, large bed.
In the capital, Shen Yu began calmly handling various matters under the moonlight.
At seven the next morning, Shen Yu woke up in the large bed of the lounge and opened his phone to check the time. Suddenly, a WeChat notification sounded—it was a message from his wife, Yao Yao:
“My handsome, dashing, graceful, and magnanimous husband, Yao Yao loves you the most, most, most, most! Zhi Zhi is so pitiful—he’s been studying hard and striving to improve, but he’s rarely seen the world outside. As his older sister, it’s my duty to show him around! Otherwise, he might be laughed at when he goes to college! So, I’ve decided: starting today, I’ll take Zhi Zhi abroad for a trip to broaden his horizons. We’ll be accompanied by our martial arts-trained cousin and my best friend, so safety is guaranteed! Hubby, I’ll be back soon, and I’ll miss you! Love you forever! ❤️”