Perhaps sensing the hesitation in Guan Xing's heart, at the moment when passion burned most fiercely, Sun Yiran gave herself to him completely, cooperating with utter devotion. Her plump, jade-like hips lifted slightly, her entire upper body lying prone in the water, like a lotus swaying in the wind, accepting the endless onslaught of desire and conquest.
Spring waves rippled, a storm of passion raged. When the surging fountain finally merged among the flowers, the two of them had long since moved onto the spring bed.
Bare bodies pressed tightly together, the lingering breath of desire had yet to dissipate. In the room filled with springtime warmth, it brewed into a kind of fairyland, a warm nest of human nature. At the very least, Guan Xing had been completely satisfied, and his once-chaotic heart gradually returned to its usual calm.
"Hubby, you really are an outstanding man. From the looks of it, there are quite a few people who like you." Nestled in Guan Xing's arms, enjoying the caresses of the man she loved—his smooth kneading upon her jade peaks sending wave after wave into her heart—Sun Yiran spoke in a coquettish voice, her alluring eyes shimmering with springtime desire, still as tempting as ever.
Guan Xing knew she was still thinking about Qin Yunlu from earlier and smiled. "Don't guess randomly. Yunlu is my colleague. We get along well at work, though she's actually Ruobing's rival. At Feiyang, the two of them are known as the Twin Talents."
Sun Yiran slowly turned around and asked gently, "Hubby, did she say something to you just now? When you came back, I felt that you weren't very happy."
Guan Xing sighed softly, nodded, and replied, "Yes. She reminded me not to hurt Ruobing. Sigh… but I don't even know how to talk to Ruobing about it now. It's really troubling."
Sun Yiran smiled instead, speaking rather boldly. "What's so difficult about that? Just bring out a man's flirtatious nature. Women will obediently listen in the end."
"Flirtatious nature?"
Guan Xing didn't quite understand. Being entangled with two women at the same time, having intimate relationships with both, and being unable to choose—wasn't that already being unfaithful?
"This—" Sun Yiran paused, then said seriously, "I'll say it, but hubby, you're not allowed to use this method on me in the future. Otherwise, I'd regret it to death."
"Alright, alright, I definitely won't." Guan Xing was troubled anyway. As long as it could resolve the matter between the two women, he would probably agree to anything.
"Actually, hubby, you're unable to choose between me and Ruobing, unable to give either of us up, and at the same time you feel a helpless sense of guilt, thinking that you're deceiving Ruobing right now, aren't you?"
Guan Xing nodded lightly. It was precisely because he felt this was a deception toward Hua Ruobing that he felt uncomfortable. He truly didn't want to hurt her.
"Men are all like this—looking at what's in the bowl while thinking about what's in the pot. I never thought I, Sun Yiran, would also run into such a man. Sigh, it must be fate. And now I'm even helping my hubby find another woman. I really don't know what sin I committed in my previous life."
But seeing the heaviness on Guan Xing's face, she changed the subject and continued, "This is actually very simple. Hubby, just tell her directly. Just like you told me about her story—tell her about how you and I met. Hubby, to be honest, even if I'm angry that you have another woman, I still won't leave you—"
Guan Xing couldn't help but ask softly, "Why?"
"Because of a woman's tradition. I believe Ruobing is the same. What's more, she truly loves you. Although I, Sun Yiran, have always used teasing men as a means, my body is pure. No matter what kind of woman it is, once she gives her body to a man, she will never forget him for the rest of her life. Since hubby has already taken her body, even if she knows about me and has to suffer a bit, she'll grit her teeth and accept it, just like I did."
"Really?" Guan Xing felt a bit comforted. To be honest, he also felt that he was being too greedy. At this moment, he truly couldn't let go of either woman.
"Of course it's true. But hubby, you must not find any more women because of this. Otherwise, Yiran would really be angered to death by you."
After saying this, Sun Yiran immediately showed a pitiful, tender expression. Falling in love with this man, she had given everything she had, with no road left to retreat. No matter how this man turned out, in this life and this world, she would follow by his side.
Holding her tightly, Guan Xing said softly, "Yiran, no matter what the future holds, I will love you even more, because you are the most precious treasure heaven has given me."
A kind of warmth, a surge of emotion—carried by this aura of love, forming the fusion and sublimation of their souls. This was the realm of true and sincere love.
Early the next morning, when Guan Xing arrived at the company, Hua Ruobing—bathed in sunlight, wearing a youthful smile—was already waiting for him in the infirmary. When he entered, that elegant figure was chatting softly and laughing with Sister Fang, who was cleaning.
"Guan Xing, you're here. Did you sleep well last night?" That uniquely feminine gentleness, mixed with sincere concern, made Guan Xing feel as if he were bathing in spring breeze. The light in her eyes carried an intimacy belonging to lovers. It seemed that because Guan Xing had said last night that he wanted to hear her speak, she had come early this morning.
A woman like this deserved wholehearted love and care, yet he was unable to give her everything.
In his heart, Guan Xing silently said, I'm sorry.
"It was alright, I just missed you a bit." Even though Yiran was by his side, he truly did miss this delicate woman.
"Don't talk nonsense, Sister Fang will laugh at us." Sweet words of lovers slipped out unintentionally. Sister Fang had already lowered her head with a smile, not daring to look up, and slowly left the infirmary, leaving the space to the affectionate pair.
Seeing Sister Fang leave, Guan Xing couldn't hold back anymore. He stepped forward, lifted Hua Ruobing up from the chair, and said, "Ruobing, I really didn't lie to you. I missed you."
So embarrassed that her face flushed bright red, Hua Ruobing's eyes darted nervously toward the infirmary door, worried someone might come in. At the same time, she looked at the man holding her, both delighted and startled.
"Alright, alright, I believe you. Don't do this, this is the company. Guan Xing, how about… how about you come to my place tonight?"
For an emotionally stirred woman, this was already an extremely羞涩 thing to say. If Hua Ruobing hadn't been determined to love the man before her, she would never have said such words.
Hearing this, Guan Xing felt both moved and guilty. Smiling, he set her down and said, "Ruobing, tonight I'll treat you to dinner. I have something to tell you. Call me after work."
Not noticing the fleeting change in Guan Xing's expression, Hua Ruobing—her pretty face still flushed—quickly fled once he released her. Her voice, however, still floated back: "I know. See you tonight."
They had already been naked together, yet this woman was still so reserved. Guan Xing couldn't help but love her even more. Deep down, he increasingly cherished this kind of pure woman entwined with love and desire.
Not long after, Sister Fang came back in, stared at Guan Xing, gave him a thumbs-up, and laughed for quite a while without saying a single word. It was clear she was expressing her admiration for his success with Hua Ruobing.
The entire day passed without the other three women coming by again. Guan Xing organized the illnesses that had piled up over the past two days, saw all the untreated employees, prescribed medicine where needed, and issued medical certificates and leave slips for those who needed hospital examinations. Before it was even time to get off work, everything had been taken care of.
With some time to spare, Guan Xing searched online for currently prevalent pathological cases around the world, preparing for next week's medical research meeting. This was routine—relevant cases would definitely be brought up for analysis. For Guan Xing, it wasn't a big deal, but being prepared never hurt.
In recent months, several very strange cases had appeared in the Americas. Patients had severe full-body swelling, like corpses that had been floating in water for a long time, bloated to a frightening degree. Yet reports said that before falling ill, the patients had only consumed their usual daily drinking water and hadn't been exposed to large amounts of liquid.
So much time had passed without a final conclusion. Some doctors said it was due to blocked meridians causing functional paralysis; others believed the drinking water contained some toxic substance, resulting in this bizarre condition. Opinions varied, but none had convincing evidence.
Guan Xing was drawn in by these cases, losing track of time. Just as he was reviewing various data and pondering the cause, the phone rang. It was Hua Ruobing calling. Her shy, joyful voice, filled with gentle affection, softly asked, "Guan Xing, it's time to get off work. Can we go now?"
"Alright, I'll be right there. Meet at the garage entrance," Guan Xing replied, quickly shutting down the computer. After informing Sister Fang, he hurried out of the office.
Today, Guan Xing had already decided to confess everything to Hua Ruobing. Even if the outcome wasn't as Sun Yiran had expected, he didn't want to continue hiding it. Although he had slept with many women before, he had never deceived them, always making it clear that what he wanted was just a night of passion.
But with Hua Ruobing, he already felt a sense of responsibility, a sense of love. He truly, deeply wanted to keep her by his side for a lifetime.