The next day.

Chen Cheng woke up very early, before 6:30.

He had the Bodyguard send up a set of sportswear, then went downstairs for a run.

He couldn't manage to exercise every day, but Scum Cheng still tried to work out every few days.

Although he had a buff from the system, he had a fear of time.

He didn't want to look back when he was old and... shed tears, so exercise was mandatory.

Besides, he had a 'use it or lose it' buff, so his exercise results were incredibly good; with such favorable conditions, not working out would really be a disservice to Heaven's gift.

After running, Scum Cheng returned to Qin Shi's room and dumped the groceries he bought into the kitchen.

He took a shower before entering the kitchen to make breakfast.

This time in the early morning was Scum Cheng's most relaxing moment.

Thinking about business during the day and women at night, only the early morning felt truly saintly and Buddha-like.

At eight o'clock, Qin Shi's alarm clock woke her up.

Glancing at the other side of the bed, which was already empty, Qin Shi couldn't help but feel a little lost.

Thinking about having to go to work, she dragged her sleepy body out of bed.

She stumbled into the bathroom to brush her teeth, still half-asleep.

After a splash of clear water, Qin Shi was completely awake.

After quickly tidying up, she walked out of the bathroom looking for clothes everywhere. She couldn't find anything suitable in the room, so she prepared to run to the guest bedroom to look.

Her lifestyle was like this: she never folded her clothes; she just tossed them into the closet after washing. As time passed, she kept buying more clothes, and then could never find anything to wear, falling into a cycle of continuing to buy.

Qin Shi walked out of the room, heard the noise of the range hood, looked up, and was completely stunned.

He actually didn't leave? He was actually making breakfast for me?

Qin Shi was immediately filled with sweetness. She ran over happily and hugged Chen Cheng from behind, who was standing in front of the stove cooking cornmeal porridge.

She called out sweetly, 'Husband~'

Feeling the soft impact, Chen Cheng's mouth curved slightly; he really wanted to punish her for bumping into him like that.

The cornmeal porridge was done. Scum Cheng turned off the heat, turned around, wrapped his arms around her waist, and said softly, 'Awake?'

Qin Shi hugged him tightly, pressed her face against Scum Cheng's chest, feeling a bit aggrieved, 'I thought you ran off again.'

Chen Cheng couldn't help but chuckle. Women were indeed meant to be conquered.

Look at how clingy she was.

'Why would I run?'

Qin Shi snorted, 'Hmph, how would I know.'

Chen Cheng smiled, cupping her fair face, 'Did you wash up?'

Qin Shi nodded obediently, 'Mhm.'

Scum Cheng lowered his head and kissed her lips.

It was supposed to be a fleeting touch, but Qin Shi wasn't satisfied; she hooked her arms around Scum Cheng's neck, kissing him deeply and lingeringly.

After a long while, Scum Cheng patted her, 'Alright, let's eat.'

'Fine,' Qin Shi reluctantly helped Chen Cheng set the table.

The two sat down at the dining table. Qin Shi looked at the shrimp pancakes, her eyes lighting up, and she asked in disbelief:

'You made this?'

'Otherwise?' Chen Cheng was already eating and shrugged.

In fact, there were only two dishes in total, three if you counted the fruit, but Qin Shi still looked at Chen Cheng suspiciously.

'Someone like you can actually cook?'

'Don't you know I studied abroad? The food abroad is terrible, so what's wrong with learning to cook a little myself?'

'Hurry up and eat, it's time for work.'

'Oh,' Qin Shi pouted cutely and lifted her hand to pick up a shrimp pancake.

Soon, Chen Cheng was almost done eating. He held his phone, looking at news from various sources, and said nonchalantly:

'Let's take care of what you promised me earlier today.'

Qin Shi's expression stiffened immediately. She had thought this matter was over, but he was still harping on it.

'A lie like marriage has too big an impact on me. I can't bear it, and you can't bear it either.'

Scum Cheng met Qin Shi's eyes, 'Baby, do you understand?'

Qin Shi looked at his resolute gaze and nodded faintly, 'Mhm, don't worry, I will make it clear to my boss today.'

Chen Cheng nodded with satisfaction, then changed the subject, 'However, you can tell your boss that although we aren't married, we are indeed in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, and our relationship is stable. Of course, we don't have children.'

Hearing this, a curve immediately appeared on Qin Shi's stiff face, 'That's more like it.'

'I was starting to think you were going to pull up your pants and deny everything again.'

Chen Cheng pinched her cheek affectionately, 'You're so pretty, and your figure is so amazing, I wouldn't be that stupid.'

'Heh, men,' Qin Shi said with disdain, but her heart was as sweet as if she had eaten honey, blooming with joy.

Chen Cheng ignored her eye-roll and continued to ask nonchalantly: 'By the way, I still don't understand, how did you choose me?'

He was a cautious person and never believed in free lunches falling from the sky.

With Qin Shi's looks and that domineering figure, if she wanted to find someone to pretend to be her husband, she could have found a bunch of spare tires from her classmates and friends.

It made no sense to choose him.

Qin Shi smacked her lips, 'Actually, I'm not your junior.'

Scum Cheng wasn't surprised at all; Qin Shi's ability to lie was even better than her sexual prowess.

'I'm from the University of Political Science and Law. I went to your school to find my best friend; she is your classmate.'

'Later, I learned about you from her. You went abroad, and your family situation was simple. Using you to tell this lie would have the least impact.'

Qin Shi smiled sheepishly, 'At least at the time, that's what I thought.'

'Best friend?' Chen Cheng frowned.

'Sun Xin!'

Sun Xin?

Suddenly, some memories surged into his mind.

After a long while, Chen Cheng nodded faintly, 'Okay, I know now.'

Knowing the reason, Chen Cheng felt much more at ease.

How to confirm Qin Shi wasn't lying this time?

Because in his memory, there really was such a college classmate.

And some hazy stories.

But Chen Cheng was too busy now to think about it.

Looking at Chen Cheng's somewhat intimidating aura, Qin Shi still felt a bit fearful. She didn't know why, it was just very strange.

Could it be that she was scared after being topped by him?

Qin Shi quickly shook her head, driving away her evil thoughts.

She rolled her eyes at Chen Cheng. It was true that one is easily influenced by the people they spend time with.

Why did I start talking about dirty things every three sentences too?

After eating, Qin Shi went to rummage through cabinets to find an outfit to change into.

While Chen Cheng washed the bowls.

'How's this?' Qin Shi appeared in front of Chen Cheng wearing a white chiffon shirt on top and a black and white striped hip-hugging skirt on the bottom, asking with raised eyebrows.

Chen Cheng took a look and offered a suggestion, 'Carry a bag with a slightly brighter color.'

'Shoes should be black and white; if you don't have those, white sneakers will do.'

Qin Shi opened her eyes wide, 'You even understand fashion?'

Chen Cheng shrugged, 'I just know some simple color theory, knowing which colors a painting should be matched with.'

Qin Shi pouted and turned to find a bag.

Chen Cheng walked into the bedroom, looking at the clothes piled everywhere in the guest bedroom, thought for a moment, and took out his phone to find an organizer.

Qin Shi changed her clothes and went downstairs with Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng drove her to the law firm himself.

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