Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Su Bin exclaimed with joy, âIâm glad youâre not holding a grudge against me!â
âWife, letâs move on to the fourth stepâ¦â
Su Bin wrapped one arm around Qin Zhenzhen and gently cupped her face with the other. Leaning in closer, he whispered.
Qin Zhenzhen watched as Su Binâs handsome face drew nearer and nervously called out, âHusband!â
Su Bin paused, his eyes filled with surprise. âWife, what did you just say?â
âNever mind if you didnât hear it clearly.â
âWife, say it again.â
âHusband!â
âMmm, so obedient!â
Inwardly, Qin Zhenzhen couldnât help but think, âThis is so cheesy!â
But she seized the moment to speak up, âThis is the fourth step, you know.â Su Bin, realizing he had been played, couldnât help but smile.
âRemember our previous agreement, the fourth step should be my decision.â Qin Zhenzhen grinned and replied, âThatâs exactly what you decided!â âYou asked me to call you âhusband,â so I did.â
Su Bin attempted to divert the conversation. âThat doesnât count. Our relationship needs to progress step by step, and it should involve actions.â
Qin Zhenzhen gave a playful smile. âThe fourth step I had in mind wasnât quite like that. I was trying toââ
Su Bin wanted to convey his intentions through actions.
Qin Zhenzhen dismissed his words and playfully covered his mouth with her hand.
âWho says actions are the only thing that counts?â
âYouâre a scholar; your word is your bond!â
âThatâs it for today.â
âItâs getting late; you should hurry back to the prefectural school.â
Su Bin no longer insisted on kissing her but instead suggested, âIâll spend the night at home tonight and return to school tomorrow morning.â
She agreed, marking the end of the day, and tomorrow would bring a fresh start.
Tomorrow morning, they would take the fifth step, which, in their minds, involved a kiss.
Qin Zhenzhen expressed her surprise, âBut isnât there a preliminary examination at the prefectural school tomorrow morning?â âArenât you planning to go back to the academy to rest?â
âAre you certain that staying home wonât affect your performance in tomorrowâs exam?â
Su Bin replied with confidence, âDonât worry; the test is a breeze for me.â
Qin Zhenzhen couldnât help but smirk. âLook at how self-assured you are. Arenât you concerned about your reputation taking a hit?â
Su Bin remained unwavering in his confidence. âIâm not being conceited; I have the skills.â
âWife, just wait and see.â
With that settled, Su Bin glanced at the clock. âWife, itâs getting late. Letâs freshen up and get some rest!â
The following morning, Su Bin woke up and immediately embraced Qin
Zhenzhen.
âWife, today is a new day, and we can take the fifth step.â
Qin Zhenzhen cautioned, âLetâs not rush things if the intervals are too short.â
âFor the next month, Iâll be devoted to my studies at the prefectural school. Weâll have very few chances to meet. Letâs consider this as taking the fifth step a little early.â
Qin Zhenzhen stopped him. âYou havenât even washed up yet.â
âNo matter what, itâs your first time. We wouldnât want to create unpleasant memories, would we?â
Su Bin agreed and happily went to freshen up.
Before breakfast, Su Bin led Qin Zhenzhen into the room, and together they successfully completed the fifth step.
As he gazed at Qin Zhenzhenâs flushed cheeks and recalled her emotions from moments ago, Su Bin felt content.
He couldnât resist giving her another gentle kiss before parting.
As they separated, they held each other affectionately. Su Bin whispered into Qin Zhenzhenâs ear. âWife, youâre so sweet!â
She teased, âI wonder whose mouth is so sweet. Itâs like itâs been dipped in honey. Quite effective at winning people over.â
But deep down, she seemed to enjoy it.
Su Bin chuckled. âIs that so? Then Iâll make sure to use this charm on you more often.
âWife, you smell amazing!â
âItâs the same fragrance as the Immortal Pill.â
âCould it be that youâre an immortal too?â