ATLAS TRANSLATES

“No.”

Like cold water suddenly poured from above, the enthusiastic puppy’s tail drooped dejectedly.

Shu He was amused by his startled and self-doubting expression. She cupped his face teasingly: “Didn’t you say your leg hurts? I can’t bear to tire you out.”

“…..”

He never imagined he’d shoot himself in the foot like this. Somewhat frustrated, he retorted: “…It doesn’t require using my legs.”

“Doesn’t sister miss me?” he said, unexpectedly withdrawing his long fingers that seemed wrapped in a glistening moist film. He accused: “You clearly want to.”

“…..”

The sudden withdrawal left Shu He momentarily confused. He seemed to have reverted to his former rascal self, kissing her stickily: “If you’re really concerned about me, sister can be on top.”

“……”

Shu He’s cheeks burned hot. She couldn’t help covering his mouth with her hand to stop the crude talk. “You’re better when you don’t speak.”

“……”

Jing Yi could see she was truly tired. He indeed stopped talking, but moved downward instead.

Dim vision enveloped by hazy heat, Shu He randomly grabbed a cushion. After two years without intimate contact, nervousness and excitement seemed to spread to her brain along with his soft tongue.

She lost herself almost instantly, unable to find focus anywhere in her body, feeling only that her entire being was slowly melting.

He pushed up her skirt, though he couldn’t actually see anything.

But he had tasted her many times before. The familiar sweet scent acted like a stimulant, exciting him to start swallowing in large gulps without warning, just like his first time—rough, messy, completely different from his gentle demeanor when slowly eating cream cake. It nearly made her collapse as she kicked slightly.

Beyond that, he began to feel emotional.

He had once thought he would never see her again.

He had even imagined what it would be like if she were with someone else…

Being able to please her again, this excitement of recovering what was lost swept over him like a tidal wave. He truly worried this was just another imagined dream.

He had imagined reuniting with her many times before, but each time he awoke, there was nobody beside him—only his scarred body kept him company.

The sudden emotions made him eat more excitedly and anxiously. Shu He felt like she was experiencing one storm after another, pitter-pattering, her heartbeat trembling continuously with his movements.

…..

Shu He couldn’t be bothered to return to her room. After showering, she simply put on one of his t-shirts.

By the time the man emerged wrapped in mist, she was already drowsy.

“So long?” she asked lazily with a yawn, the corners of her eyes still tinged with a gorgeous crimson.

Jing Yi lifted the blanket and pulled her into his arms, mumbling: “You know why.”

Shu He was now too tired to understand what he meant.

She patted him perfunctorily, but when she noticed the man’s slightly reddened dark eyes, she fought against her drowsiness and touched his thin eyelids: “…Did you cry?”

He would never admit it, burying his face in the crook of her neck to hide it, the hand around her waist holding tight as if trying to embed her into his embrace: “No.”

Seeing his state, Shu He was certain she hadn’t been mistaken.

She felt both heartache and couldn’t help but smile, “How can you be so cute?”

“……”

But she didn’t understand why he was crying—wasn’t she the one who should be crying?

He gently bit the skin on her neck. Shu He’s eyelids were heavy, and she was too tired to investigate further. She stroked his head as if soothing a puppy, “Alright, alright, I’m dying of exhaustion. No more mischief.”

“……”

—

The two slept until nearly noon. When Shu He woke up, she felt a hot, hard chest pressed against her back, a soft head nestled in the crook of her neck, and her t-shirt somehow pushed up, leaving her nearly bare under the covers.

A familiar slender hand instinctively gripped his favorite spot.

She was too hot. As she pulled her t-shirt down, her snow-white slender arm extending from under the blanket, the person behind her moved slightly. Her drowsy mind belatedly realized he was also awake.

Last night after they finished, he had washed the dampened cotton fabric.

And because it was too late, she hadn’t gone back to her room to get new clothes.

So now, there was nothing between them.

The person behind her moved slightly, not loosening his embrace at all. His warm hand instinctively explored again as he gently nuzzled the skin of her neck, his voice groggy and hoarse: “In the past, every time I woke up, you weren’t there.”

“I almost thought this was another dream.”

“…….”

While helping her, he lingered at her center, working in coordination with his nimble fingers. Shu He kicked him once with her toes tensed, her tightly clenched hand randomly grabbing downward.

…..

After Shu He came out of the bathroom, besides her sore hands, she felt her waist was also aching. She wasn’t sure if it was from being a bridesmaid all day yesterday or from the early morning commotion.

But she couldn’t help thinking about when they were dating, it was simply……..

During that time, Shu He often felt so decadent, the two of them could be crazy enough to stay indoors for several consecutive days. But now, perhaps because it had been too long, just this morning’s activity left her somewhat spent.

They went to the top floor for lunch and ran into Ni Sui and the others. Liang Xu had his arm around the woman, looking refreshed.

When Ni Sui went to deliver her gift yesterday, she found Shu He wasn’t there. Liang Xu said she must be with Jing Yi, which turned out to be true.

After eating, Liang Xu asked Jing Yi to come with him to get the wedding favors.

Shu He’s gift was also handed to him. Before leaving, he pulled her over and gave her a red envelope: “I did say I’d give you a big red envelope and wedding candy when I got married.”

Back then, someone had thrown a tantrum over a candy, but he, Liang Xu, wasn’t such a stingy person.

Jing Yi accepted it without hesitation. When they returned to the room, Shu He merely lifted her eyelids slightly, ignoring him.

He immediately felt uneasy. Was she angry? Because of his behavior this morning? But she seemed fine during lunch just now…

He silently sat down beside her. Shu He lazily leaned against him, and his heart suddenly relaxed.

“What’s wrong?”

“My period started. I’m a bit uncomfortable.”

Her aching waist today was just because of this.

Jing Yi massaged her lower abdomen while asking about their plans for the next few days.

Originally, they were going to stay and play for a few days before heading back, but with her period, she didn’t feel much enthusiasm anymore.

Jing Yi didn’t mind either, as long as he could be with her.

But Liang Xu was someone who couldn’t stay idle. He organized a barbecue for everyone. Shu He thought about it and didn’t want to spoil the mood, so she agreed.

By evening, the men in floral shirts were barbecuing while the women relaxed comfortably, chatting.

Some of the girls’ gazes followed the various hunks on the beach. “Those pecs… I feel like I could sit on his arm.”

“And he has those V-line abs too.”

This girl was just verbally wild; she had blushed shyly when she saw the bride and groom kissing.

Someone teased: “Baby, don’t just drool here, go for it!”

The girls instantly became lively. Shu He looked in the direction they were joking about—indeed, each man was a broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted hunk.

Unconsciously, her gaze drifted to the man who was focused on barbecuing.

He wore a light green floral shirt and had very fair skin. As he moved, the lines of his arms were clean and fluid.

She absentmindedly thought about his proportioned and toned abs. When he took off his clothes, it was like shedding his gentle and quiet shell, revealing firm and sexy pecs that made one want to climb on top.

Resting her chin on her hand, her thoughts drifted far away.

She had indeed mentioned many times before how sexy his body was, how nice his abs felt to touch, and how much she liked the moment his strong arms lifted her up.

She hadn’t expected that in these two years, he hadn’t forgotten to keep his body in good shape.

But how did he work out? Did he only exercise his arms and core?

Then she suddenly remembered his nervous expression about his appearance, and couldn’t help but giggle.

The puppy was a puppy with appearance anxiety who diligently maintained his figure.

“Seriously, sister… you can still laugh?”

Shu He belatedly came back to her senses and saw the complex gaze of the girl beside her. “Your boyfriend is being hit on, and you’re watching so happily?”

“?”

Shu He turned back in confusion and saw a beautiful blonde woman standing in front of Jing Yi, saying something.

She wasn’t angry at all and just leisurely rested her chin on her hand, curious about how Jing Yi would handle it.

The young girl beside her, seeing her so calm, was almost dying of anxiety, really wanting to pull this sister over to declare her ownership.

Jing Yi didn’t even look up, saying something with an expressionless face. In the bright sunlight, he was like a cold piece of porcelain jade—freezing, but incredibly handsome.

Thinking about his clingy behavior in private, Shu He couldn’t help but smile.

The young girl began to doubt: Is this really her boyfriend?

After the blonde beauty left, Jing Yi came over carrying a large plate, ignoring Liang Xu’s calls behind him.

The young girl next to Shu He nervously swallowed, wondering whether she should stay or leave if the couple started arguing.

Jing Yi bent down, placed a plate of barbecue between them, and his dark gaze held some accusation: “Did you find other men attractive?”

Shu He was stunned, not expecting to be “caught” by him.

She couldn’t help but smile, deliberately saying: “They look pretty good.”

“……”

Someone quietly took a skewer and silently watched the drama. Jing Yi’s accusation wasn’t over yet as he tugged at his lip: “Did the person hitting on me look good too?”

Here it comes!

The girl eating the barbecue grew nervous.

However, before Shu He could speak, the one who had been hit on seemed even more unhappy—

“You’re not even angry, and you’re smiling so happily.”

“….?”

“Do you not care at all, which is why you’re not angry?”

“…..”

The young girl slowed down her chewing, thinking this development wasn’t quite what she had imagined.

If there weren’t others present, Shu He would really want to ruffle his head vigorously.

But at this moment, she still rested her chin on her hand, smiling: “Because I know you belong only to me.”

The moment she finished speaking, the young girl beside her saw the man’s lips curve slightly upward. He half-squatted down, holding her hand: “It doesn’t seem enough.”

“Liang Xu has something I really want and envy.”

“What is it?”

Shu He didn’t know what he was referring to, but whatever he wanted, she would try her best to fulfill.

His dark eyes brightened, “A ring.”

“A ring with legal status.”