Zhou Mountain Park

After being tempered through countless practical lessons, Li Yang had long since shed the awkward ignorance of his younger days when it came to relations between men and women. His fiery, skilled kisses were like a blazing torch that instantly ignited the flames of desire that had lain dormant in Wang Jingjuan's heart for years.

"Carry me to the bedroom." Wang Jingjuan's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz. Wrapping her arms around Li Yang's neck, she murmured indistinctly into his ear like a flower swaying in the wind.

Before long, their clothes were strewn haphazardly across the floor...

Forty minutes passed in the blink of an eye, and their passionate lovemaking gradually came to an end...

"Let's go eat, you little rascal."

With affectionate eyes, Wang Jingjuan looked up at Li Yang, who was equally exhausted but wore a satisfied smile, and asked softly.

"All right, Juan Juan." Li Yang gave a wicked grin before finally, reluctantly releasing the Temptress in his arms.

You should eat some too. Li Yang was wolfing down the dishes on the table, which were nearly cold. Fortunately, it was summer, so it didn't affect the taste much.

Wang Jingjuan had mostly regained her strength. She lay comfortably on the sofa watching TV, her little feet resting on Li Yang like those of a mischievous little girl.

Li Yang paid her no mind. Holding his bowl, he coaxed Wang Jingjuan into eating a few bites before happily resuming his feast.

Before long, both dishes—one meat and one vegetable—had made their way into Li Yang's stomach.

"Want to sleep for a while?"

Wang Jingjuan looked at Li Yang, who was playing with her little feet, and asked.

"How would I have time, Little Juan Juan? I should get going. Lunch break is only an hour." Li Yang reluctantly stepped forward and pulled Wang Jingjuan into his arms, gazing at her lovingly.

"All right. Come again another day. I'll wait for you." Leaning against Li Yang's chest, Wang Jingjuan murmured softly. She was just as reluctant to part with him, completely lovestruck.

"All right, be good. I'll go tidy up. You sleep for a bit first. The way you were crying out just now, anyone who didn't know better would think I was bullying you!"

"Hmph, weren't you bullying me? And you still won't admit it." Wang Jingjuan pouted unhappily.

"All right, all right. Then I'll bully you again next time, okay?" Li Yang lazily inhaled Wang Jingjuan's scent and replied fiercely.

"Whatever you want." Wang Jingjuan stuck out her tongue, then smiled and rested again.

Li Yang set Wang Jingjuan down and had her lie obediently on the sofa. He fetched a sheet and covered her graceful body, then hurriedly carried the dishes on the table to the kitchen to clean up.

By the time Li Yang came out, Wang Jingjuan had actually fallen asleep with a sweet smile on her face. Li Yang smiled and didn't disturb her.

He checked the time on his wrist. He was almost late, but there was no need to worry. As long as no petty person went tattling, Zhao Tiantian generally didn't care about such trivial matters.

Li Yang took one more look at Wang Jingjuan's adorable sleeping face before slowly closing the door and heading back to work. There would be plenty of time in the future; Li Yang understood that well.

When it was time to get off work, Li Yang walked out of the store with Xu Rui.

"Who are you waiting for?" Xu Rui asked curiously when he saw Li Yang standing there without moving.

"She'll be here in a moment. Don't rush." Just as he spoke, Jiang Manman came running over, panting in a professional women's outfit and white high heels.

"Slow down. It's not like I'm going to run away." Li Yang softly reminded Jiang Manman as he watched the spectacular sight beneath her chest.

"Hmph, who knows if you'd leave me behind?" Jiang Manman hung her bag on Li Yang, grabbed the half-full bottle of mineral water in his hand, and drained it in one go.

"The rice noodles I had at noon were salty as hell." Jiang Manman pouted and complained.

The moment Xu Rui saw the sexy beauty, his eyes lit up as he stared openly at her.

"Hello, beautiful. I'm Li Yang's buddy." Xu Rui struck what he thought was a handsome pose and greeted Jiang Manman.

The three of them headed toward the bus stop together.

After getting on the bus, Jiang Manman still nestled obediently in Li Yang's arms, motionless like a little kitten, making Xu Rui insanely jealous.

"When did you get yourself a girlfriend? You kept that pretty secret." Xu Rui stood beside them, constantly eyeing the young, attractive women around them as he casually asked Li Yang. He didn't care whether Jiang Manman was listening. This guy never cared about the occasion and said whatever came to mind. Li Yang had long gotten used to it. If anything happened, he would usually tell him himself anyway. This guy's mouth was like the village loudspeaker—he'd spread any news everywhere.

"Come on, quit talking nonsense. What's there to say?" Li Yang brushed him off casually.

Jiang Manman disliked this dead fatso too. When he first saw her, he had kept looking her up and down like a pervert.

She couldn't be bothered with him the whole way, and soon they reached the hospital terminal.

"Li Yang, come on. Let's go home together."

Ignoring Jiang Manman's expression, Xu Rui bluntly urged Li Yang.

"He's not going home. You go on ahead. We're going out to have fun."

Like a dutiful wife, Jiang Manman refused to let Xu Rui drag him off to hang out.

Li Yang smiled at Xu Rui and said, "You head back first. I'll leave later." Then he waved goodbye.

"All right, I'll go first. Call me if anything comes up." Xu Rui understood too. He knew they were all at the age of dating and talking marriage, and he was anxious himself. His cousin was sending him on a blind date tomorrow, and he had no idea how it would go. After that, Xu Rui rode home by himself.

Once Xu Rui had gone far away, Jiang Manman returned to her lively, cheerful self.

"Come on, go to my place and keep me company while I change clothes. Then we'll go have fun." Sitting happily on the back seat of Li Yang's bike, Jiang Manman danced with excitement.

They soon arrived downstairs in her residential complex. Li Yang reminded her uneasily, "Manman, let's be clear first. I'm going home to sleep tonight, so don't blame me for not discussing it with you beforehand!"

"All right, look how scared you are. What, am I going to eat you?" Jiang Manman lightly furrowed her brows and gave Li Yang a flirtatious roll of her eyes.

"Hehe, once I've had some rest, I'll take good care of you, babe." Grinning cheekily, Li Yang wrapped his arms around Jiang Manman and kissed her, successfully soothing her.

"Hmph, even if you wanted me, you couldn't have me. Let me tell you, my period started today. You'll have to wait at least seven days." Jiang Manman looked at Li Yang disdainfully.

"That's fine. I'm willing to wait. Come on, let's go change." As though greatly relieved, Li Yang happily took Jiang Manman by the hand and led her up to the third floor of the apartment building.

As soon as the door opened, a middle-aged woman in casual loungewear happened to emerge from the kitchen carrying a plate of food.

She casually spotted Jiang Manman bending over at the entrance to change into slippers and said, "Niu Niu, hurry up and wash your hands. Dinner's ready!"

"Mom, I brought a friend over. Go ahead and eat," Jiang Manman said as she pulled Li Yang in behind her.

"Oh my!" Mom looked at Li Yang again and immediately beamed with delight.

"Since you're here, have dinner before you go out to play. It's hot out, and eating outside isn't hygienic. I happened to buy lots of groceries today." As she spoke, she stepped forward, took Li Yang by the hand, and warmly invited him in.

"Come, come, young man. My Manman can be thoughtless sometimes, so don't hold it against her. If she bullies you, just tell Auntie. I'll definitely set this little brat straight."

Li Yang had a bit of a headache too. He had never experienced dealing with a future mother-in-law before, so he felt rather awkward.

"Mom, stop asking questions and get back to cooking. We'll just have something simple," Jiang Manman quickly said, coming to Li Yang's rescue. She could see how embarrassed he was, yet she was quite happy inside. Li Yang was the first boy she had ever brought home.

Li Yang ate very politely during the meal. Although Jiang Manman kept putting food into his bowl, he still couldn't bring himself to wolf it down.

After finishing the meal as though sitting on pins and needles, Jiang Manman changed clothes. The two said goodbye to Mom and headed out.

"Manman, if you don't feel like coming home tonight, then don't! Have fun!" Mom called happily to the pair going down the stairs while cracking sunflower seeds. Every household on the floor could hear her. Jiang Manman was utterly speechless and quickly grabbed Li Yang's hand, dragging him away at a run, afraid her mother would keep shouting after them.

"Your mom is really enthusiastic," Li Yang teased with a smile. His forehead was covered in sweat from how nervous he had been just now. Jiang Manman was dressed coolly in a small tank top, hot pants, and slippers, while her bag hung from Li Yang's shoulder, with a pack of Seven Degrees Space she had brought from home inside.

"Oh, this is the first time in all these years that I've brought a boy home. Of course she's excited. Good thing my dad isn't home, or he'd definitely make you have a few drinks with him." At twenty-five, Jiang Manman was driven crazy by her parents nagging her about marriage every day.

"Really? Then aren't I incredibly lucky?" Li Yang felt a wave of happiness in his heart. Who wouldn't want to be someone's first? Whether man or woman, if you went your entire life without ever being anyone's first, there would surely be regrets.

By now, Li Yang had been fortunate enough to receive far too many firsts. He felt that Heaven had treated him well, and he was satisfied with this life.

After Jiang Manman's mother returned home, the more she thought about it, the more excited she became. If her precious daughter's marriage could finally be settled, then she and Old Jiang would have fulfilled their greatest duty. Imagining the wonderful life after retirement, Mom quickly took out her phone and called Jiang's father, who had gone out to play cards.

Old Jiang was happily chatting with a group of old ladies among his card buddies, not forgetting to take the occasional liberty with one hand as he chatted casually.

When he saw his wife calling, he answered impatiently.

"What is it? The game's getting good. Don't make me go home now," Old Jiang said, waving a hand at the women in front of him.

"Go ahead and play. I'm not stopping you. I'm just telling you that Niu Niu came home from work with a boy just now. He looked pretty good, and his appearance suits our Niu Niu quite well. You can tell the girl really likes him too. She just refuses to admit they're dating. She's never brought anyone home all these years, so this time she's probably really fallen for someone."

Mom made a bold guess based on her years of experience.

"Really? That's great! Her aunt's daughter is due to give birth next month. When the time comes, have Niu Niu bring her boyfriend along to the banquet. I'll take a look at him too. I'm not willing to let someone easily run off with my precious daughter."

"Oh, spare me. If someone were willing to marry your daughter, I'd even pay them to take her. All she does is stick her butt up and sleep at home every day. What will she even know how to do when she marries into another family?" Mom began complaining.

"Alright, I'm playing cards. We'll talk when I get back."

"Kong, then I won!" Old Jiang put on a very convincing act, making Jiang's mother think he was really winning money.

"Fine. Hand over your winnings when you get home tonight. Otherwise, don't ask me for money next time," Mom nagged him a few more times without ceremony before hanging up.

Li Yang and Jiang Manman rode to Zhou Mountain Park, parked their bike at the main entrance and locked it, then walked hand in hand to the stairs.

"Oh my god, so many steps." Jiang Manman looked at the long flight of stairs stretching out of sight, and her legs immediately went weak.

Luoyang Zhou Mountain Park was an urban park that blended natural scenery with historical culture.

The park's hills rose and fell, its green trees offered deep shade, and its scenery was beautiful. From the mountaintop, visitors could overlook the magnificent cityscape of Luoyang and feel the charm of nature.

Its historical and cultural heritage ran deep, as it was home to the tomb of King Ling of Zhou. The ancient tomb bore witness to the changing tides of history, adding an air of mystery to the park.

The park also had many cultural sites, such as the Zhou Mountain Forest Park Stele Pavilion and the Three Zhou Kings Mausoleum Memorial Pavilion. They carried rich historical information and gave people a deeper understanding of the city's past.

In addition, the park's vegetation was abundant and varied, with distinct scenery in every season. In spring, peach and apricot blossoms bloomed in profusion, creating a breathtaking sight; in summer, the lush trees provided shade, making it an excellent place to escape the heat; in autumn, maple leaves blazed like fire and fallen leaves swirled through the air like a beautiful painting; in winter, the landscape was blanketed in silver, possessing a charm all its own.

In short, Luoyang Zhou Mountain Park attracted countless visitors with its unique natural scenery and rich historical culture.

"Come on, what are you afraid of? Didn't you come here to exercise?" Li Yang led Jiang Manman up the steps. The sun was setting in the west, and the beautiful evening twilight was just beginning. The breeze was pleasantly cool and comfortable. Encouraged by Li Yang, Jiang Manman bravely climbed the mountain with him.

"Ah, I'm exhausted." Once they reached the road above, Jiang Manman sat down on a bench beneath the shade of a roadside tree, kicked off her slippers, and rested her legs on Li Yang's lap.

"You silly thing. Who said they wanted to work out? We've barely gotten anywhere," Li Yang teased with a smile as he thoughtfully began massaging her.

"That feels so good, darling. Massage me properly," Jiang Manman said. Li Yang's perfectly applied technique instantly relieved much of the soreness in her legs and feet.

Li Yang said nothing more and carefully massaged Jiang Manman. By the time she had rested enough, night had fallen. The solar streetlights on either side gradually emitted a faint orange glow, which, together with the thick, flourishing trees along the road, created a scenery with a unique charm.

More and more locals came to stroll, dance, and bring their children out. The two continued along the path, heading north.

Suddenly, a melodious burst of music came from ahead. Li Yang and Jiang Manman walked over curiously and saw a group of people doing square dancing.

"I want to dance too!" Jiang Manman said excitedly, tugging on Li Yang's hand.

"Go ahead. I'll rest for a while," Li Yang said with a smile, releasing her hand. Jiang Manman happily skipped over to a spot in the back row and began dancing with convincing skill. It was obvious that Manman had some foundation in dance. Combined with her sexy, fiery figure, she instantly drew plenty of attention. Manman was not the least bit timid. With a confident smile, she looked toward Li Yang and danced with complete focus.

Everyone moved to the rhythm of the music, freely releasing their energy. The people around them were infected by their enthusiasm and joined in one after another.