Pampered By All In Different Planes

After the introduction, he left this place.

"Is this really what it means to live a secluded life?"

Xie Yanshang and Su Zhiruan sat down together on the sofa, listening to the chirping of birds outside the window and the soft flow of the stream over the pebbles.

"Yes, you and I live secluded like this, never having to face the outside world again. We can just enjoy our little life. What do you think?" Su Zhiruan continued along his line of thought, teasing him a bit, "Then it could really be like 'The Peach Blossom Spring': unaware of the Han Dynasty, regardless of Wei or Jin."

For a long time, Su Zhiruan had preferred a peaceful and comfortable life. If she had to choose a noisy and bustling life, spending her days with friends eating, drinking, and frolicking, she would feel as if she were wearing a false mask. By comparison, the vacation resort's setup really suited her. Perhaps it was the years of being with Xie Yanshang that let her know they were really the same kind of people.

Resting and recuperating here might be just what was said in "The Epitaph of the Insignificant House": "free from the disturbance of strings and pipes, free from the toil of paperwork."

At five in the afternoon, the news of Xie Yanshang stepping down from his position as President of the Xie Corporation was leaked online.

By the time they had arrived at this tourist resort, it was already eight in the evening.

The two of them quickly packed up their things and then went out to find something to eat.

By chance, right next to the stream where they arrived, there were two workers fishing and barbecuing.

One was fishing, while the other was quickly preparing the fish, placing it on the grill, sprinkling on various fine salts, and starting to cook. Soon the aroma was overwhelming, and another couple waiting nearby eagerly rubbed their hands, ready to dash forward and take a bite.

"Would the two of you like to try fishing?" asked one of the staff holding a fishing spear, seeing Su Zhiruan's interested expression. He laughed heartily and handed over the spear.

"Sure, let's give it a try!" Su Zhiruan didn't hesitate, taking the spear and giving it a try in the stream.

The fish here didn't seem like they were naturally occurring, rather like they had been placed there artificially. But coming here was more about experiencing the feeling. Su Zhiruan jabbed a few times and actually speared a flat fish as wide as a palm. The staff member played along, immediately clapping his hands in applause for her.

"Wow, this lady is amazing!"

Su Zhiruan watched as they removed the fish, then passed the spear to Xie Yanshang, raising an eyebrow, "Dr. Xie, why don't you give it a try?"

Xie Yanshang was originally just planning to watch Su Zhiruan play, the tenderness in his eyes had not yet dissipated, the next second, he saw Su Zhiruan handing the spear over to him.

"Then I'll give it a try." Xie Yanshang took her spear, eager to try.

He quickly speared a fish as well.

The staff quickly processed both fish, cleaned them, seasoned them, and grilled them until they were fragrant and tender.

The aroma spread so far that several people from afar came over to beg for a bite.

Su Zhiruan and Xie Yanshang ate the grilled fish, sitting together with chilled drinks by their side.

The sky was filled with stars and a bright moon, the flames from the grilled fish reflecting on them, and in each other's glowing eyes, they saw their own reflection.

Perhaps it was in an instant, but someone's heart suddenly began to race.

Su Zhiruan averted her gaze and took several sips of her drink, still feeling thirsty.

Strange, despite having undertaken so many missions, she still felt her heart flutter upon entering a new world.

Xie Yanshang felt somewhat intoxicated, not from alcohol, but purely because of the setting and the person before him.

Having been here less than an hour, he already harbored thoughts of spending a lifetime here with Su Zhiruan.

Although they had been together for four years, their busy schedules meant they rarely saw each other during that time, at times even feeling like an old married couple.

Only now, when both had set aside their work and all they saw was each other, did he feel his passionate soul finally finding its place.

"The grilled fish is delicious." Xie Yanshang methodically wiped his mouth and then offered a napkin to Su Zhiruan as well.

Surrounded by loud yet modest young people, although they were noisy, they weren't excessive. It was like two different worlds split apart, and they served as the background music.

"It seems I chose the right place."

Su Zhiruan pulled a stool over next to him, sitting together.

"It's okay, we have tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and several more days to spend like this," Su Zhiruan said slowly and gently, contemplating their upcoming schedule while Xie Yanshang just watched her with a smile.

The scene was so lovely that many young people around them secretly took photos to send to their loved ones.

When the time was right, the two decided to head home first.

Hand in hand, walking along the stone slab path, they returned inside the bungalow.

As the door clicked shut behind them, they did not turn on the lights, but instead drew closer to each other in the pitch-dark room.

At the entrance, Xie Yanshang leaned down.

In an instant, the faint scent of sandalwood from his body rushed into Su Zhiruan's nostrils.

The temperature rose.

The house remained enveloped in darkness.