Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

So the guards never associated her with Huo Qinqi...

”Didn’t know Captain Huo has such a sweet tooth for tender ’grass’.”

”An old ox eating young grass.” He glanced at the evening sky in gratitude, ”The sunset is truly beautiful.”

”Shut up, you, be careful not to be heard.”

...

Shen Shuci was initially texting Tang Wan, informing her she had arrived. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed someone approaching quickly. When she looked up, she was embraced by him.

He had just finished his training, his body warm and toasty, enveloping her. She could vaguely hear his heartbeat.

”Thump thump—” it was rapid and strong, pounding against his chest, yet it felt like it was resonating in her heart.

It had her heart pounding without restraint. Hesitating, she reached out, clenching onto the side of his shirt.

”I’m sorry for making you wait so long.”

Maybe it was from sprinting all the way, his voice even more hoarse.

”The car arrived early, so I just came straight here.” Shen Shuci wasn’t the type to like troubling others.

Huo Qinqi released her, lifted her luggage, and led her inside, ”Let’s go in first.”

”Is it appropriate for me to go in?” Shen Shuci felt she might not fit into such a serious and sacred place.

”Just take out your ID and register.”

...

The guards on duty watched as the cold and composed Captain Huo, holding hands with the girl in the red dress, leisurely walked across the road to the duty room. She registered in the book, with the duty personnel signing to record it.

”Captain Huo, is she yours?” The duty personnel still asked as a formality.

”Family.”

”Oh, alright...”

Shen Shuci always thought she was quite brave, not easily embarrassed, yet being led hand-in-hand by Huo Qinqi into the family quarters made her receive many curious glances along the way.

He was evidently too well-known, greeting acquaintances throughout the walk. Everyone’s gaze towards her was playful and peculiar. Some bold ones even directly addressed her as ”sister-in-law”.

It made her inexplicably nervous.

Huo Qinqi usually wasn’t one to show off, and the family quarters were located at the rear. Holding Shen Shuci’s hand, he took the more secluded paths; on a typical day, they wouldn’t encounter anyone. Today, for some reason...

A whole group seemed to ”coincidentally” bump into him.

Finally arriving at Huo Qinqi’s place, she let out a sigh of relief, ”Let’s go inside; since I’m single, the unit allocated a small place.”

Shen Shuci stepped inside, hearing the door close behind, cutting off the outside noise and scrutiny. She felt a little relieved, but then heard the sound of the door locking, bolting it tightly.

”Why are you locking the door in broad daylight... um—” Shen Shuci was about to ask why he was locking the door during the day, but as she turned, his fingers loosened, dropping her luggage at the entrance. His long arms reached over, wrapping around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace; her voice was sealed within his mouth.

This kiss was more intense than usual...

The scent of sunshine and sweat lingered on him, his powerful aura engulfing her entirely, leaving her breathless. The sudden lack of oxygen caused a momentary dizziness in her mind.

Until her back was pressed against a wall, the chilling wall sensation seeped through her skin, barely bringing back her senses.

As the kiss ended, her face was already flushed, her forehead resting against his chest, she breathed softly but rapidly.

Each breath brushing over his chest...

Huo Qinqi’s throat slightly bobbed as he glanced down, just catching sight of her fair neck...

A rush of hunger welled up within him, an intense urge to take a bite.

...

Tang Wan was getting a little worried on her end.

She had been texting Shen Shuci, the conversation going well, then suddenly there was no response. The place was indeed remote, and since Huo Qinqi hadn’t gone to pick her up, she was slightly concerned.

Should she call and ask?