Shen Su asked a question that was not an answer, and reached out to touch her hair, tidying it up for her. "Not up yet?"
Feng Feng nodded. "You woke me up with your knocking. Did you need something?"
Shen Su said, "Since President Feng did not accept my invitation, I had to come in person."
His words were clearly a way to save face, and Feng Feng did not expose him, only feeling that her strategy had worked. "Oh, then make yourself at home. I'll go back to sleep for a while."
With that, she started to head towards the bedroom.
The next moment, Shen Su changed into his slippers and followed her. As he walked, he took off his suit jacket and, upon entering the bedroom, casually tossed it onto the small sofa opposite.
Seeing him follow, Feng Feng asked, "What are you coming in here for?"
Shen Su walked to the bedside and naturally got onto the bed, lying down with Feng Feng. "It's perfect timing, I'm a bit tired too. President Feng doesn't mind, right?"
He had a smile on his face, exuding an air of refined villainy.
Feng Feng did not respond to his words and simply lay down. As soon as her body touched the mattress, Shen Su wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into his embrace. Feng Feng's head rested on his arm, her ear directly against his chest, allowing her to hear his heartbeat clearly.
In that instant, she distinctly felt her own heart rate quicken considerably.
They had done many intimate things together, explored many variations, but never like this.
It was Feng Feng's first time resting her head on Shen Su's arm, nestled in his embrace, listening to his heartbeat. It was a very strange feeling. Although no more intimate actions occurred, she felt more fulfilled than if they had been physically intimate, even experiencing a pang in her chest. She closed her eyes.
The surroundings were quiet, and neither of them spoke first.
Feng Feng had initially intended to sleep, but being held by Shen Su made her unable to. After lying there for more than ten minutes, she opened her eyes and found Shen Su staring at her.
Feng Feng raised her hand and touched his chin. "Want to?"
Her fingers lightly grazed his chin, the ticklish sensation spreading from her skin to her limbs. Shen Su held her hand. "Weren't you tired?"
Feng Feng replied, "You make a move." She was never shy in this regard.
Shen Su's grip on her hand tightened. Suddenly, he remembered the sounds he had heard earlier at the izakaya, and his words carried a sharp edge. "Are you like this with Li Yue too?"
The displeasure in this question was evident. Coupled with the sudden increase in his strength, Feng Feng immediately sensed something was wrong.
Feng Feng looked into his eyes. "Aren't you like this with Ji Tong?"
If they were to bring up past grievances, Shen Su had far more material than she did. Feng Feng had witnessed firsthand how special his treatment of Ji Tong was, and Shen Su, being a man of strong desires, would naturally not restrain himself in this area.
Shen Su did not answer Feng Feng's question and pressed her further. "What positions do you usually use?"
This question was somewhat beyond Feng Feng's acceptance, as it involved a third person. She frowned and reminded Shen Su, "This is personal privacy. I don't want to talk about it."
Shen Su let out a soft scoff. "What if I insist on talking about it?"
Feng Feng said, "I think your mood is off today. I don't want to argue with you. Perhaps you should calm down first."
As soon as Feng Feng finished speaking, Shen Su cupped her chin. His eyes were fixed on her, as if trying to pierce her soul. After a long stare, Shen Su finally asked, "President Feng is also this calm when pursuing men. As expected of you."
Feng Feng heard Shen Su's dissatisfaction and retorted, "Then how do you think I should pursue you? By being clingy, or by constantly comparing myself to your exes?"
Shen Su gazed at her, saying nothing.
Feng Feng continued, "You have so many exes, I can't possibly compare them all. It's meaningless."
Shen Su scoffed. "President Feng is so magnanimous."
Feng Feng replied, "No, I'm quite petty, but this kind of thing is meaningless."
The calmer Feng Feng became, the more impatient Shen Su appeared. In a fit of exasperation, he bit her collarbone. "Are you not afraid I'll reject you if you pursue me like this?"
Feng Feng shook her head. "You're still here now, so your rejection is not convincing at all."
Shen Su laughed in anger. He traced his finger along Feng Feng's lips. "Hmm, President Feng is right. I am captivated by your body."
Then, he pulled her closer, holding her against his chest, his eyes fixed on her lips. "I wonder if President Feng would be willing to play to your strengths again."
Feng Feng met his gaze and gave a faint "Mm." She was never coy about such matters.
Since she couldn't sleep anyway.
...
Because she had an empty stomach, Feng Feng felt a bit unwell and, upon sitting up, gagged a few times.
Shen Su sat up and supported her shoulders, his voice filled with concern. "Are you not feeling well?"
Feng Feng replied, "It's nothing. I'm just feeling nauseous because I haven't eaten breakfast."
Shen Su fetched some wet wipes and handed them to Feng Feng before getting out of bed. "I'll go downstairs and make you something to eat."
Feng Feng did not stand on ceremony and directly said, "Mm, I'd like a croissant."
Shen Su replied, "Alright."
Shen Su tidied his clothes and went to the kitchen to busy himself. Feng Feng got up and went to wash up, brushing her teeth thoroughly.
Shen Su's reaction today was quite unusual. Given his previous tactic of playing hard to get, he shouldn't have come today. Yet, he arrived so suddenly and asked her so many questions about Li Yue, and his mood wasn't very good.
Feng Feng suddenly realized that Shen Su's possessiveness regarding Li Yue far exceeded her own possessiveness regarding Ji Tong. This was something she hadn't anticipated. Perhaps this was what was called "male possessiveness"?
After finishing her wash-up, Feng Feng changed her clothes and went to the dining room. Shen Su was already there, having prepared breakfast for two. Not only were there bread and sausages, but he had also made coffee.
While eating, Shen Su asked Feng Feng, "What are your plans for this afternoon?"
Feng Feng replied, "I don't have any particular plans. My plan was just to rest at home."
Shen Su said, "Let's go out for a walk."
Feng Feng did not refuse. "Where to?"
Shen Su suggested, "Shopping, watching a movie, or if you want to see an exhibition, that's fine too."
Shen Su was very familiar with the routine of dating. His suggestions immediately brought Ji Tong to Feng Feng's mind.
She fell silent, sipping her coffee, not saying a word.
Shen Su asked, "If you don't like these, I can take you to a spa to relax."
Feng Feng commented, "You have quite a variety of options for dates."
Shen Su replied, "Yes, I have a lot of experience."
Feng Feng asked, "Where do you usually go on dates? You arrange it, I'm fine with anything."
Shen Su thought for a moment and made his decision. "Then I'll take you for a full body massage."
After they finished eating, Feng Feng went to change and put on makeup, while Shen Su sat alone in the living room waiting for her to emerge.
His gaze fell upon the two paintings on the wall, which seemed increasingly jarring to him.
Her apartment was filled with Li Yue's presence everywhere.
As Shen Su was considering finding an excuse to clear these things away, Feng Feng had already changed and come out.