As December approached, Wei Jin and Meng Yue Sheng finally went to meet the parents together.

Both Meng Yue Sheng’s father and Little Dad were very easygoing and clearly satisfied with Wei Jin. The two families sat down together for a nice chat, leaving the wedding plans for the younger generation to decide on their own.

Meng Yue Sheng’s main family was large and had complicated relationships. Wei Jin followed Meng Yue Sheng to meet the elders of the main family. After exchanging pleasantries, they sat down for a meal and quickly left.

When Wei Jin met the head of the family, her first impression was that the person seemed very strict. She could feel the sharp, critical gaze directed at her. The whole family felt like robots—frankly, a bit terrifying.

Meng Yue Sheng’s younger uncle had come along with them, and he didn’t crack a single smile. He sat through the meal as if it were tasteless and dreary. The moment they stepped out of the main family’s house, he let out a long breath, “I really don’t want to set foot in that place ever again…”

Wei Jin wholeheartedly agreed.

She was thankful Meng Yue Sheng didn’t grow up in that household; it must have been rough.

Xu Xu recently called her to hang out again, saying she had picked a great spot to relax: her family’s newly opened hot spring resort. Perfect timing, since the cold winter was ideal for soaking in a hot spring and rejuvenating the body and mind.

Wei Jin thought about it for a bit and didn’t refuse.

The custom wedding ring she had commissioned from Master Charlie in P Country was already finished. With the leftover materials, she had asked Charlie to make a waist chain, sized to fit Meng Yue Sheng, adorned not only with blue diamonds but also with some smaller diamonds for decoration. The finished product was absolutely stunning.

Maybe she could take advantage of the hot spring trip to get Meng Yue Sheng to wear the waist chain.

On the day they were heading to the hot spring resort, Wei Jin and Meng Yue Sheng packed their suitcases, planning to stay for a while. Meng Yue Sheng neatly folded their clothes, while Wei Jin stared at the inhibitors in the drawer, hesitated for a moment, and decided not to bring them. She really didn’t want to take another shot.

Xu Xu and Wei Jin drove there, with Meng Yue Sheng sitting quietly in the passenger seat, gazing out the window, lost in thought.

Wei Jin played some music and followed the GPS, glancing sideways at Meng Yue Sheng in Xu Xu’s car.

Her staring was too obvious, and it caught Meng Yue Sheng’s attention.

“What’s up? Why do you keep looking at me?”

Wei Jin cleared her throat, trying to find something to say, “Oh, it’s nothing… You just don’t seem very energetic, hahaha…”

“Really?” Meng Yue Sheng glanced at Wei Jin before looking back ahead, “It’s nothing really… I just noticed… you didn’t bring any inhibitors.”

“I was thinking about that,” Meng Yue Sheng said, his tone casual, yet his words daring, “Should we maybe… think about marking each other? The permanent kind…”

“…Huh?”

Wei Jin was stunned into silence, her brain going completely blank, “You noticed I didn’t bring any inhibitors, huh… I hadn’t thought that far ahead. If I do go into heat, I’ll just need you to comfort me. I don’t think we’re ready for a permanent mark yet…”

“You don’t want to?” Meng Yue Sheng’s gaze lowered.

Wei Jin’s hands were sweating as she gripped the steering wheel, “It’s not that… I’m just a bit scared. I want to save the permanent mark for when we get married. What do you think?”

“Heh…” Meng Yue Sheng laughed at his own paranoia. Wei Jin was still like a kid, “Alright then.”

He had thought that Wei Jin didn’t want to give him a permanent mark and only wanted a temporary one.

Sigh, Wei Jin’s heart trembled. During a red light, she reached into the side door compartment and grabbed a bottle of Wahaha milk. She opened it and handed it to Meng Yue Sheng, hoping it would cheer him up.

Afraid that Meng Yue Sheng might misunderstand, Wei Jin quickly explained, “I didn’t mean to refuse! I really like you, I just… don’t want to hurt you.”

Meng Yue Sheng sighed, “I know.”

Such a timid Alpha.

His Alpha.

The resort was in a great location. It hadn’t been open for long, so the facilities were brand new. Xu Xu led Wei Jin to their room, showing her where the hot spring area and the restaurant were, before heading off with Gu Ziyan to their room.

Since Xu Xu had organized this trip, the resort was quite exclusive, with only a few business partners staying there. It was quiet, peaceful.

Once Wei Jin and Meng Yue Sheng reached their room, they unpacked a bit, only to find one big bed in the master bedroom.

Wei Jin: Nice!

After driving for so long, Wei Jin changed into more comfortable clothes and sprawled on one side of the bed, “Come rest for a bit. Later we can have dinner and then hit the hot spring.”

Meng Yue Sheng, feeling tired as well, changed into his pajamas and lay down beside her, pulling her into his arms, “Alright, let’s nap.”

Wei Jin snuggled up to him, finding a cozy spot in his embrace, breathing in the familiar scent of his body, and closed her eyes.

The nap lasted much longer than expected.

So long that Xu Xu started blowing up their phones with calls.

Both their phones were on the nightstand. Meng Yue Sheng, hearing the noise, groggily reached out and answered.

“Where are you, Wei Jin? I’ve been waiting downstairs for almost half an hour. Hurry up already!”

“Sorry, we overslept. I’ll wake her now.”

“Oh… No worries, not that hungry anyway, hehe. No rush, sister-in-law…”

“Just wait a bit,” Meng Yue Sheng said, adjusting his glasses.

“Got it!” Xu Xu responded, standing at attention.

After hanging up, Wei Jin was still fast asleep, deeply so, not having woken at all.

Meng Yue Sheng looked at her peaceful, rosy face, slightly smushed against the pillow, leaving two faint marks on her cheek. He couldn’t resist pinching the soft flesh, thinking she looked so cute. He gave her a couple of gentle kisses.

Still asleep, he kissed her from her cheek to the corner of her mouth.

“Time to get up, Xu Xu’s waiting downstairs,” he said, shaking Wei Jin lightly and giving her a few more kisses.

“Hmm?” Wei Jin, still half-asleep, squinted as she woke up to a handsome face kissing her. The cool frame of his glasses brushed against her skin.

So good-looking… she thought, and he’s mine.

Wei Jin rubbed her eyes to make sure there wasn’t anything stuck in them, then wrapped her arms around Meng Yue Sheng’s neck, leaning in to meet his kiss.

“This is the best way to wake up… I’m so happy.”

“Come on, get up. Xu Xu and the others are waiting.”

“Alright, alright, I’m getting up.”

Wei Jin went to the bathroom to wash her face, waiting for Meng Yue Sheng to finish freshening up before they headed downstairs.

In the middle of the restaurant, they spotted Xu Xu and Gu Ziyan sitting at an obvious table, making sure Wei Jin wouldn’t miss them. They had already started eating.

Gu Ziyan was sipping some chicken soup and looked nearly done with his meal.

“Ahem, you guys can order whatever you like. We didn’t wait for you,” Xu Xu said, scratching her nose, feeling a little embarrassed when she looked at Meng Yue Sheng.

“What’s good here?” Wei Jin asked, scanning the menu, which was full of colorful pictures.

“Are you doubting our place’s food? How could anything here be bad? Just order whatever you like. I’ve flown in top chefs from abroad, and the Western dishes are authentic. We’ve got Chinese cuisine too…” Xu Xu flipped through the menu with confidence.

Wei Jin handed the menu to Meng Yue Sheng, “You choose. I can’t decide.”

“Okay.” Meng Yue Sheng took the menu and glanced through it, “Since we’re going to the hot spring later, let’s not eat too much. Half full should be good.”

“Alright.” Wei Jin obediently leaned against Meng Yue Sheng as he placed the order.

The waiter stood by, taking notes.

Meanwhile, Xu Xu, having finished eating and bored, started whispering to Gu Ziyan about Wei Jin. She held the menu up to her mouth as if it could keep Wei Jin from hearing her.

“I really didn’t expect Wei Jin to be like this. She’s so delicate…”

Gu Ziyan shot her a sideways glance but said nothing.

Xu Xu, full of gossip, wrapped her arms around her Omega and continued, “I just can’t picture her marking someone. Before, I thought she’d go for the Alpha type, someone who could take care of her. Never expected this.”

Gu Ziyan, finishing his chicken soup, wiped his mouth with a napkin, “Meng Yue Sheng’s a good person.”

“Of course, no doubt about that. Honestly, it’s Wei Jin who’s punching above her weight.”

“When I called Wei Jin last night, her Omega answered the phone, and wow, the moment he spoke, I thought he was an Alpha! That aura, so impressive!”

“I’m surprised you’re behaving so well today,” Gu Ziyan said with a smile, glancing across the table at the couple whispering sweet nothings to each other, “They really are a perfect match…”

Xu Xu grabbed Gu Ziyan’s hand and kissed it lightly, “No need to envy them. We’re a celestial pair!”

Gu Ziyan, long used to her antics, teased back, “Did you wipe your mouth? I don’t want greasy kisses!” She pretended to wipe her hand on Xu Xu’s shirt.

Xu Xu didn’t dodge, “I wiped, clean as a whistle.”

Taking advantage of the menu’s cover, she leaned in and stole a quick kiss from her Omega’s lips.

It was a gentle, fleeting kiss.

Even though they’d been together for a long time, the small kiss still made both of them blush.

How adorable.

Wei Jin listened to them whispering sweet nothings, followed by kissing each other. She thought about coughing to interrupt, but then realized that this trip was thanks to Xu Xu’s invitation. So, she pretended not to see and let it go.

After dinner, they all gathered in the warm rooftop room to enjoy the night view and digest their food, getting ready to head to the hot spring.

The four of them picked a hot spring, with two pools conveniently placed side by side for their private use.

The water was fresh and warm, with steam rising gently from the surface.

After washing up and changing into bathrobes, Wei Jin was the first to step into the water. Once she confirmed the temperature was just right, she called Meng Yue Sheng to join her.

Wei Jin had tied her hair up with a clip and was already sitting comfortably in the water, watching as Meng Yue Sheng stepped in, his bare feet touching the surface.

As the hot spring water soaked into his bathrobe, it clung to his body.

He looked almost like a fairy, walking gracefully to sit beside Wei Jin. The moment his glasses entered the steamy air, they fogged up, so he simply took them off and set them aside on the edge of the pool.

The air outside was cool, but the warmth of the hot spring made it so pleasant that Meng Yue Sheng couldn’t help but close his eyes and let out a contented sigh.

His work often required him to sit in a chair for long periods, and after a few hours, he always needed to get up and stretch. Otherwise, his back and shoulders would ache.

But now, the hot spring’s gentle current massaged his body, offering much-needed relaxation. (Totally normal hot spring behavior, no innuendo here!)

“Do you want me to give you a massage?” Wei Jin offered, squeezing his shoulders gently, “Turn a little so I can get behind you.” (Just a regular massage! No hidden meaning!)

Meng Yue Sheng loosened his bathrobe, pulling the fabric off his shoulders, revealing his fair skin. (Just showing his shoulder, for a better massage!)

Wei Jin’s warm fingers pressed into the tight spots on his shoulders and neck, where the tension had built up.

The faint scent of mint drifted from his body. (Our protagonist is just relaxing, nothing else happening here!)

Wei Jin knew that this meant he was feeling good. (Meaning his massage was really working, okay? Nothing more!)

So she got more serious about it, massaging his neck, arms, and back, focusing on his lower back, where he often felt soreness from sitting too long.

Meng Yue Sheng simply enjoyed the massage, but when she hit a sensitive spot, he felt a little jolt, like his heart was being tickled. After a while, he grabbed her hand, “That’s enough.”

His face was flushed, and Wei Jin figured it was just from the heat of the water.

“Let me massage your legs too,” Wei Jin suggested, sliding down to his side with a playful glint in her eyes.

Meng Yue Sheng was about to refuse, but seeing her so eager, he swallowed his words. Judging by the mischievous look in her eyes, she didn’t seem to be planning a serious massage.

Wei Jin’s eyes sparkled with mischief like a sly little fox, thinking she could fool him.

And sure enough, she started to knead his leg.

Meng Yue Sheng’s legs were well-proportioned. His calves were a little soft, but his thighs were firm and toned. His knees were adorably pink. Meng Yue Sheng was like a soft, sweet little cake!

Wei Jin kneaded his calf, playing around like she was squeezing a stress ball, squishing the soft flesh together and letting it go. She slid her hands from his knees down to his feet.

Wei Jin had never thought of herself as someone with a leg fetish.

But now, she was officially obsessed with Meng Yue Sheng.

She loved every part of him.

After kneading for a while, Wei Jin couldn’t resist lifting his leg, making Meng Yue Sheng lean back against the smooth stones as she bent down to bite his thigh.

His bathrobe slipped up to his thigh because of the raised leg.

Wei Jin grabbed his foot and started planting kisses along his calf, leaving a trail of small marks on his skin.

Meng Yue Sheng watched as her massage turned into something much more sensual.

He was worried he might slip, so he braced himself with his hands.

“You smell so good, my little moon…” Wei Jin lifted her head to look at him.

A few strands of hair clung to the side of her face, and the steam made her look like a seductive demon, with flushed cheeks and lips.

“Alright, alright, let’s just soak in the spring…” Meng Yue Sheng moved his leg, trying to lower it.

The bathrobe had already tented a bit, hidden by the water, but he still felt embarrassed. He figured a little more soaking would help him calm down.

Wei Jin could easily see through his bashful expression.

So fresh, so delicious.

She obeyed and gently lowered his leg.

Meng Yue Sheng quickly adjusted his bathrobe, but the next second, Wei Jin pulled at the tie and loosened it entirely.

Meng Yue Sheng was startled.

“Wait—”

But the moon had already risen in the sky, shining down on its devotee.

Meng Yue Sheng tried to shield himself, and the water rippled around them, reflecting the soft moonlight that seemed to pool at their feet.

Wei Jin kissed him on the cheek, then moved to the corner of his lips, and when he slightly parted his lips, she slipped her tongue inside, intertwining it with his.

“Don’t worry.”

Wei Jin gently fixed his bathrobe and kissed his chin.

“It’s uncomfortable sitting on the stone…”

Luckily, there was a soft cushion on one of the chairs by the edge of the spring. Wei Jin grabbed it and placed it beside them, “Sit on this. It won’t be uncomfortable.”

Blushing, Meng Yue Sheng obediently followed her lead.

The silver moonlight shimmered on the surface of the water, casting the soft glow of a crescent moon.

Afraid someone might hear, Meng Yue Sheng pressed his lips together to stay silent. Even though he was overwhelmed by pleasure, he only tilted his head back to breathe, his eyes flushed at the corners.

One corner of the cushion was wrinkled from how tightly he gripped it.

Under the water, his toes curled, then slowly relaxed.

Wei Jin’s throat moved as she swallowed, savoring every last bit of her “little cake.”

Afterward, Meng Yue Sheng, too exhausted to care about cleanliness, lay flat on the ground, covering his eyes with his arm as he gasped for breath.

Wei Jin, with nowhere else to go, lay down next to him.

“Not a drop spilled.”

Meng Yue Sheng’s voice was hoarse, “You’ve gotten bold, daring to do this here…”

Wei Jin swallowed, her eyes gleaming, “I didn’t want you to feel uncomfortable… And you smell so good, I just couldn’t resist.”

Meng Yue Sheng had no idea how irresistible he was.

Without his glasses? Delicious!

Blushing? Devour him!

His soft voice? Absolutely devour him!

Raising his leg? Eat him up!

Breathing? Devour, devour, devour! All in one bite!