You are my heartbeat

Hesitantly, she moved her hands, her touch was uncertain as she reached towards him. Her eyes flickered shyly, briefly meeting his dark, intense gaze.

"Slip your hands inside," Qin Yuheng murmured, his voice was low and hoarse.

"..."

Her fingers trembled as they obeyed, brushing against him cautiously.

A soft growl escaped his lips, his grip tightening on her shoulder. "Don't stop," he urged, his breath quickening as she continued, her movements becoming more assured. "Faster," he coaxed, his Adam's apple bobbing with every breath.

"..."

He tilted his head back slightly, breathing heavily as he closed his eyes in pleasure, savoring the moment.

Half an hour later, he guided her into the bathroom, the warmth of the water wrapping around them both. Once she was cleaned, he wrapped a soft towel around her slender frame, securing it gently.

"Go downstairs," he said gently, his tone softer than usual. "I'll join you for breakfast in a while."

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Downstairs, Shen Ning glanced at Aunty Rong who was busy in the kitchen. "Aunt Rong, you can take a few days off. My husband and I are going on a vacation."

"Okay. Young madam," Aunty Rong replied with a smile, nodding understandingly.

After finishing their meal, Qin Yuheng passed her a plate of fruit. "Have some fruits."

She glanced at the plate, eating everything except for the banana, which she silently set down.

Qin Yuheng raised an eyebrow, smiling slyly, and pressed his lips with his knuckles to hold back a laugh. "Cough." He cleared his throat. "I'll head out for a while. Pack anything important. If we miss something, we can buy it there."

"Okay," she replied, watching him leave.

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He went to the company and called his assistant. "Wang Xu, in my absence, check all the servants thoroughly. If you find anyone suspicious, notify me immediately."

"Yes, sir," Wang Xu replied.

"Clear my schedule for four days." Qin Yuheng continued.

"Understood, sir."

Qin Yuheng paused for a moment, then added with a slight smile, "My wife says this is our pre-honeymoon. She insists we'll have another trip after the wedding."

Wang Xu was silent for a moment. President Qin never misses an opportunity to show off!

Qin Yuheng leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the desk. "What about the number I sent you?"

"Sir, we couldn't trace anything substantial except that it's a foreign number. As for the woman involved in the rumors, she disappeared."

Qin Yuheng's eyes narrowed sharply, "Disappeared?"

Wang Xu's voice lowered. "Yes, sir. The day the photos went viral, she vanished without a trace. Before that, she made one last call at midnight. Coincidently, these two numbers are the same."

There was a long pause before Qin Yuheng's voice broke the silence. "Does this have anything to do with Mu Chen?"

Wang Xu's voice was firm. "No, sir. We found no connection between these events and him."

"Go back." Qin Yuheng said, waving his hand dismissively.

Wang Xu nodded, closing the door quietly behind him.

Qin Yuheng leaned back in his chair. It would have been easier if it had been Mu Chen. The unknown is always the most dangerous.

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When he returned home, he didn't find Shen Ning in the living room. He made his way to the bedroom and found her busy.

He slipped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. "Wifey, what are you doing?"

"Packing. You came." She asked him a series of questions excitedly, "Are we going tomorrow? Where are we going?"

"Surprise." He blew gently in her ear, he said playfully.

Shen Ning pouted adorably, her lips forming a soft curve.

"Let's go have dinner and get some rest," he suggested, leading her downstairs.

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Italy, Venice...

The next morning, Shen Ning woke up in an unfamiliar room. She sat up in a panic, realizing that her clothes had been changed and Qin Yuheng was nowhere to be found.

What the hell? Had she been kidnapped? No, no, that wasn't possible with Qin Yuheng by her side!

Her thoughts were running wild when the door opened suddenly. She looked up and saw Qin Yuheng walking in with a smile.

"You woke up?" He walked over to her, his presence immediately calming her panic.

Seeing him, she fully understood the situation. "Hmph!" She threw the blanket over her head, lying back down.

"What's wrong?" Her reaction left him baffled.

She ignored him, hiding beneath the covers.

"Don't suffocate yourself," he teased gently, pulling the blanket away to reveal her face.

"When I woke up, I was scared, I thought I was held captive by someone. I couldn't even find you either!" She mumbled.

"Sorry," as he said, his eyes were filled with regret. "I just wanted to surprise you." It was supposed to be their honeymoon, he didn't mean to upset her.

Seeing him looking guilty, she diverted the topic, "What place is this?"

"Venice," he replied, his voice softening. "We're staying at a resort here."

Her eyes widened in disbelief. She just slept yesterday and in the morning, they are already... "We are in Italy!?"

"Yes," he confirmed with a slight nod. "Do you like it?"

"Of course." Shen Ning's face lit up with joy. Through the large windows, Shen Ning caught a glimpse of Venice's timeless beauty. She grinned and teased him, "Hehe, I didn't know you were such a romantic person."

His ears slightly turned red. "Freshen up. We will have breakfast outside."

Without hesitation, she grabbed her clothes from the luggage and dashed into the bathroom.

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She came out of the bathroom not long after, combing her hair quickly before taking his hand.

"Let's go," she said eagerly.

Qin Yuheng chuckled, amused by her excitement, and led her outside the resort to begin their day.