Everyone is paying attention to this, but a few people have noticed that all the comments questioning Yi Jinbai about buying trending searches, spreading rumors, and trying to gain popularity have been completely deleted without leaving a trace.
“I’ve always been told who my backer is. All the newcomers have such good resources. Their first song is promoted by various celebrities. They’re unknown and can sing the OST for an S+ project. They’re still being supported by so many people. Some people guessed it was Shen Xian, and others guessed it was Shen Yunyi. But now they probably finally know who my backer is.”
Yi Jinbai's mindset is okay. Although she was somewhat resistant at first, she has now realized that if you do what you like, you shouldn't care too much about other people's opinions. So what if all her achievements in her life can't surpass the label of being Jiang Shuiyun's girlfriend? She is Jiang Shuiyun's girlfriend, and she will stick to what she likes.
Jiang Shuiyun felt a pang of sadness as she listened to Yi Jinbai's slightly self-deprecating words. "In my eyes, you are the best. You deserve all this. From now on, you are not allowed to rely on anyone but me."
“It’s only you anyway,” Yi Jinbai saw the heartache in Jiang Shuiyun’s eyes, put his arm around her neck, and gently pecked her lips. “Others would kill for an opportunity to become an overnight sensation like this, why are you feeling sorry for me?”
Jiang Shuiyun didn't speak, but tilted her head back and kissed Yi Jinbai. Perhaps this was a good thing for others, but what good thing was it for Yi Jinbai, who quietly only wanted to make music and didn't even want to accept advertisements or variety shows?
Perhaps the only person in the world who truly understood Yi Jinbai was Jiang Shuiyun. The two of them didn't need to say much; they both understood each other's feelings, making the kiss seem exceptionally long.
"hiss……"
Yi Jinbai suddenly released Jiang Shuiyun and gasped slightly.
Jiang Shuiyun was startled and quickly helped Yi Jinbai up. "What's wrong?"
Yi Jinbai blushed, pursed her lips, and touched the glands on the back of her neck with her fingers. She looked at Jiang Shuiyun with extreme shyness and said, "I think I'm in my sensitive period."
"Vulnerable period?" Jiang Shuiyun was stunned for a moment. Sure enough, she smelled a faint, cool fragrance of orchids after a snowfall. It was the scent of Yi Jinbai's pheromones.
Holding her breath, Jiang Shuiyun released Yi Jinbai. "I'll go get you the inhibitor."
Just as Jiang Shuiyun lifted her foot, Yi Jinbai grabbed her arm. Looking at Yi Jinbai, whose face was getting redder and redder, Jiang Shuiyun realized something. Perhaps it was a sudden inspiration, or perhaps she had finally figured it out after being slow for so long. Her face turned red as well.
Yi Jinbai lowered his head, "How about... we don't take the inhibitors?"
As soon as Yi Jinbai finished speaking, Jiang Shuiyun became nervous and stammered, "Is...is it okay?"
After Jiang Shuiyun finished speaking, she felt that her question was a little redundant, but when she saw Yi Jinbai nod slightly, she couldn't stop her excitement, and her palms were so nervous that they felt hot.
Jiang Shuiyun stood facing Yi Jinbai, pulled him into her arms, and almost reverently kissed the gland at the back of Yi Jinbai's neck. The cold fragrance of the orchid permeated the room, gradually mixing with the woody scent of cedar. The two intertwined, creating a unique and refreshing fragrance.
The curtains closed automatically, and in the dim light, two intertwined figures fell onto the bed. Jiang Shuiyun unbuttoned Yi Jinbai's clothes one button at a time, as if unwrapping the best gift fate had given her.
A series of delicate kisses landed on Yi Jinbai's slender neck and collarbone. Jiang Shuiyun could clearly feel her nervousness. "Don't be nervous, take it slow..."
With a soft exhale, Yi Jinbai reached out and unbuttoned Jiang Shuiyun's shirt, his fingers tracing the lines of her abs as he slowly closed his eyes...
...
"Ouch, that hurts..."
Yi Jinbai's voice, as soft as a kitten's, rang out in Jiang Shuiyun's arms, filled with deep grievance.
Jiang Shuiyun embraced Yi Jinbai from behind and gently kissed the tooth mark on the gland at the back of Yi Jinbai's neck. The first time was a little clumsy and a little too heavy, but the lingering fragrance of cold orchids in the air proved that the marking was not something that could be finished in one go.
"Sweetie, I'll be careful," Jiang Shuiyun coaxed the person in her arms gently. "How about you bite back?"
"Hmm..."
He meant it when he said he bit, leaving a tooth mark on Jiang Shuiyun's collarbone. Just as he was about to apply more force, he heard Jiang Shuiyun's muffled groan and unconsciously relaxed his grip, which in turn made him fall into Jiang Shuiyun's trap.
...
The news outside was in uproar, but it didn't affect the two people in the room. The first permanent mark required more attempts and took longer. The two of them basically blocked out all external disturbances and focused on doing this important life event.
After the permanent marking was completed, Jiang Shuiyun carried Yi Jinbai out of the bathroom, placed her on a low chair, and sat down to gently dry her hair. Looking at the person leaning lazily against her, so obedient, she felt that her heart and eyes were filled with her, and her heart was swollen with emotion.
"Honey, when are we getting married?"
Jiang Shuiyun dried Yi Jinbai's hair, then hugged Yi Jinbai's soft waist and lifted him onto her lap. Her lazy voice was full of satisfaction as she nuzzled Yi Jinbai's neck.
"We've only been together for a few days?" Yi Jinbai played with Jiang Shuiyun's earlobe and gently tugged at it. The two of them had been engaged and confirmed their relationship on New Year's Eve, and Jiang Shuiyun had left. She had only been back for less than a day, and the two of them had been busy with the marking. Now they were already thinking about marriage? Wasn't that a bit too fast?
"Are you not going to take responsibility for me?"
Jiang Shuiyun looked up, a clear smile in her eyes, "You've marked me, but you don't even want to give me a title?"
"What nonsense are you spouting?"
Yi Jinbai cupped Jiang Shuiyun's face and rubbed it hard. The closer the two got, the more she realized how improper Jiang Shuiyun's heart was hidden under her serious appearance. She was even capable of demanding a title with such righteous indignation.
"Then let's get married!" Jiang Shuiyun seized the opportunity, kissed Yi Jinbai, and proposed with a radiant smile, like a child who had just received candy.
"You're just going to get married like that? Have you thought this through?"
Yi Jinbai's eyes also held an undisguised smile, but he still felt somewhat hesitant. After all, this was a once-in-a-lifetime event, and he was just going to make a decision like this?
Jiang Shuiyun gently pressed Yi Jinbai's neck with her hand. "From the moment I unbuttoned your first button, I was already clear enough that I might only want you in this life. So I was impatient and a little reckless. Anyway, I only had one thought in my mind: I want to marry you, and I want you to have me in your life for the rest of your days."
Jiang Shuiyun's words were truly rash. Yi Jinbai's face turned completely red, her whole body flushed pink. "Then so am I."
Jiang Shuiyun's eyes suddenly lit up; there couldn't be anything happier in the world.
When the two blissfully happy people reappeared in the restaurant downstairs, Lei Yu raised his eyebrows high, not for any other reason than the clearly visible teeth marks on Jiang Shuiyun's collarbone.
Yi Jinbai also noticed Lei Yu's gaze. His face flushed, he grabbed Jiang Shuiyun's collar and, unusually firmly, buttoned up the top two buttons of Jiang Shuiyun's shirt.
Jiang Shuiyun glanced helplessly at Yi Jinbai and could only let her be.
"Professor, this is the list of guests who have visited in the past few days."
Lei Yu suppressed a laugh and handed the neatly recorded booklet to Jiang Shuiyun.
Jiang Shuiyun took the document and flipped through it casually. There had been quite a few people who came in the past few days, most of whom she didn't recognize. The only people she knew were Shen Yunyi, Fu Xian, and Shen Fu.
Who are all these people?
Yi Jinbai thought that no one had come these past few days, but when he saw such a long list of unfamiliar names, he was somewhat surprised.
"They're probably all from the upper echelons of City A, but I'm not really interested in that kind of thing. However, I'll probably still have to attend social events."
It's the same in every world. In her previous life, Jiang Shuiyun never lacked social engagements. It wasn't until she became the first marshal of the interstellar world that these engagements gradually decreased. Later, when she was recuperating at home, she simply turned them all down, and the world became incredibly peaceful.
But not now, it's not the right time.
Thinking this, Jiang Shuiyun handed the list back to Lei Yu, "Send this to Xu Xu to take a look, and give it to me when the results are out."
Lei Yu left, and Yi Jinbai looked at Jiang Shuiyun, "Who is Xu Xu?"
"Well... she's a pretty all-around assistant, she knows a lot about these things."
Jiang Shuiyun gave a brief introduction to Xu Xu. Xu Xu was someone she had chosen based on the standards of her assistant in her previous life when she was at the secret base. She knew she would have to handle these kinds of trivial matters. In her previous life, someone else would take care of them for her, and this life would be no exception. "Originally, she was going to come along, but now she has other tasks and is working remotely, so it doesn't make much of a difference."
Yi Jinbai responded, "Will you be very busy in the future?"
"Won't."
Jiang Shuiyun spoke with certainty. To be precise, as long as it wasn't a real battle, there was no need to move her, and she naturally wouldn't be busy. Moreover, this kind of battle on a planet didn't really have much difficulty. It would only be in outer space that she would be so busy.
Yi Jinbai nodded. "By the way, did President Shen and the others need to talk to you about something? Should you give them a call back?"
"Okay, let's finish eating."
Jiang Shuiyun thought so too.
After dinner, Yi Jinbai went to the music room to practice the piano. After all, he had been neglecting it for so many days and had to make up for it. Jiang Shuiyun sat in the tea room and made phone calls one by one.
First was Shen Yunyi. Shen Yunyi didn't have anything major to do; he just wanted to hold a welcome banquet for Jiang Shuiyun, but that was obviously unnecessary now. Also, there was something about the company. Development definitely requires expansion, so he wanted to come and ask Jiang Shuiyun's opinion.
Jiang Shuiyun left everything to Shen Yunyi to decide. She wasn't particularly interested in these things, since Shen Yunyi was far more professional than her anyway.
After hanging up with Shen Yunyi, Jiang Shuiyun called Shen Fu. Shen Fu offered some polite words and congratulations.
Finally, when Jiang Shuiyun called Fu Xian, she thought it was just some trivial matter. But the person on the other end said that Jiang's parents wanted her to take Yi Jinbai back to their hometown for a meal, since it was necessary to meet the parents for such matters.
"Let me think about it and find a time. I'll let you know when I'm sure."
Jiang Shuiyun did not agree immediately. She still needed to ask Yi Jinbai's opinion on this matter. In addition, she did not really want to see her parents.
Fu Xian agreed, and Jiang Shuiyun hung up the phone and walked towards the music room. There was no music playing. When Jiang Shuiyun opened the door, Yi Jinbai was listening to a song, a very cheerful tune.
Before Jiang Shuiyun could speak, Yi Jinbai beckoned her to sit down, and the two of them listened to the piece in silence.
It sounds wonderful. Listening to it makes you feel happy and relaxed. It instantly transports you to a vast field where you can run, with a clear blue sky above you, green fields below, and the fresh scent of earth in your face. It feels so comfortable.
After listening to the song, Jiang Shuiyun nodded in approval, "It's very beautiful."
"Really? This is a new song I'm preparing, but I haven't written the lyrics yet. I'll have to think about it some more."
Yi Jinbai happily shared this with Jiang Shuiyun.
Jiang Shuiyun trusted Yi Jinbai, and the two exchanged a few more words. Jiang Shuiyun then mentioned meeting her parents, saying, "They probably saw the news online and sent Fu Xian to find me, saying they wanted to have a meal together as a family."
"But I'm very nervous. They are the chairman and his wife of Jianghe Group, and they might not even like me."
When Yi Jinbai was with the original owner, she had met Jiang's parents. She wondered if Jiang's parents didn't like her back then. Although they agreed to this absurd marriage, it was as if nothing had happened.
"It doesn't matter whether they like it or not, because I have nothing to do with them anyway. Don't worry, it's okay if you don't want to go."
Jiang Shuiyun could see Yi Jinbai's hesitation and thoughtfully suggested that it wasn't necessary to have a meal together.
"No, you should still go. After all, it's an order from your elders."
Yi Jinbai knew that Jiang Shuiyun would protect him, but he had to see her sooner or later anyway, so he might as well see her sooner.
A note from the author:
This is last night's update. There will be two updates today, one this afternoon and one this evening. Thank you so much to all the little angels who voted for me or watered my plants between 17:49:08 and 05:03:24 on June 21, 2022!
Thank you to the little angels who threw landmines: Zhen Mulin and Pei Er (1 each);
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Thank you so much for your support! I will continue to work hard!
Chapter 76
Since they had decided to meet Jiang's parents, they naturally couldn't be negligent. Jiang Shuiyun replied to Fu Xian's message, confirming that they would have dinner at the old house tomorrow night. Since they still had time, they needed to prepare gifts for Jiang's parents. After all, it was a proper meeting with the parents, and it would be embarrassing to go empty-handed.
After much deliberation, Jiang Shuiyun made the final decision, choosing a set of high-quality teaware and tea leaves—a classic and reliable choice that was unlikely to go wrong.
After dinner, Jiang Shuiyun sat on the bed looking at her tablet. Yi Jinbai, dressed in a simple and elegant white dress, twirled in front of her and asked, "How's this outfit?"
“Of course you look good,” Jiang Shuiyun put down her tablet, reached out and pulled Yi Jinbai into her arms, “You look good in anything.”
“Let go,” Yi Jinbai said, not satisfied. He stood up. “No, this outfit is too plain. I need to change.”
Jiang Shuiyun then realized that Yi Jinbai was choosing clothes to wear tomorrow. She leaned against the headboard with her arms crossed. A moment later, she saw Yi Jinbai run out of the dressing room again. This time, she was wearing a light yellow midi skirt. She looked full of energy, like a tree bud just sprouting in spring.
Before Jiang Shuiyun could even voice her opinion, Yi Jinbai shook his head again, "No, that's too naive."