Every weekend seemed to bring good weather. The north-facing apartment was well-ventilated, though the only slightly bothersome thing was that in the afternoon, sunlight would occupy half of the living room. Chen Jinyao, with her feet propped on the coffee table edge, looked at these penetrating rays of light, slightly furrowed her brows, and let…

The night was deep. After opening their hearts, it was the perfect time for matters of intimacy. Yan Cheng called it: “First courtesy, then force!” In a tiny shower stall enclosed by frosted glass, only big enough for a single showerhead, muffled sounds of intimacy could be heard. The frosted glass door wasn’t completely shut,…

The man pursed his lips, tightening his jaw. His left elbow rested beside her waist as he leaned over her. His back was slightly hunched, creating a small distance between them. In the silence, his narrowed eyes seemed to flash with a deep, meaningful light. When he stared down at her, it was as if…

Sometimes, one should be grateful for having strong psychological resilience. It took Chen Jinyao about two to three minutes to completely calm down. The ripples deep in her heart gradually disappeared as she discreetly composed her expression, even hiding her initial “shock” well. Under such a facade of peace, she believed she could now calmly…

This year’s fierce cold wave lingered in the capital longer than usual. Its unpredictable nature caught many people off guard, followed by a prolonged stay of the flu virus. Hospitals and small clinics fell into their “busy IV drip season,” with endless streams of patients flowing in. Nurses worked tirelessly like spinning tops, mostly too…

After a few days, the capital experienced an unexpected cold snap in late spring. This cold wave came fiercely and caught people off guard. The day before had been sunny with pleasant temperatures. Looking at the nice weather, people working nine-to-five had already started planning weekend outings with their families. However, the next day brought…

Su Ran was still fired, with no room for negotiation. This was reality – reality doesn’t have many idealistic knight-in-shining-armor moments. When Manager Lin took her to settle her wages, he saw her clenching her teeth with an unconvinced expression. Anyone would feel wronged in this situation, but this grievance was self-inflicted – she really…

Er Bar was always lively with music and dancing every night, and business was booming. Tonight was especially busy. Around 9:30 PM, during peak hours, a huge commotion suddenly erupted from one of the private rooms on the second floor. Er Bar was essentially a nightclub. No matter what management style was used, its fundamental…

In reality, being a straightforward man, Yan Cheng took quite a while to understand women’s thought processes. His slow reaction probably circled around the capital several times. By the time he finally understood that Chen Jinyao’s hidden meaning was “a woman dresses up for the one she likes,” they had already arrived at the cinema…

Late at night. The bedroom curtains weren’t fully drawn, leaving a thin gap. The moon hung high in the sky, its pure light sneaking through the gap, casting several silvery beams. These soft rays instantly dispersed the darkness in the room. At the foot of the bed, where darkness couldn’t reach, half of the dark…