My whirlwind marriage partner is a wealthy CEO

Chapter 277 I Want to Be Willful and Reckless Once Too

Tan Haoyu smiled, took Zhu Ziqing's hand, and walked towards the luxury car not far away. He opened the car door and personally fastened Zhu Ziqing's seatbelt.

In the instant they drew near, their bodies brushed against each other, and a subtle current spread through the air.

Tan Haoyu's gaze fell on Zhu Ziqing's rosy lips, and his body moved closer uncontrollably.

Zhu Ziqing could clearly smell the faint scent of tobacco on Tan Haoyu. Her heart pounded and her breathing became rapid.

Just as Tan Haoyu's lips were about to touch Zhu Ziqing's, he suddenly stopped.

Looking at the nervous reflection of himself in Zhu Ziqing's eyes, Tan Haoyu hesitated.

In the end, he did not take any further action and stopped just inches away.

Zhu Ziqing was filled with anticipation, but this was the result she received, and a wave of disappointment washed over her. She couldn't help but wonder if, at this moment, Tan Haoyu had suddenly come to his senses and realized that she was not his deceased wife.

Tan Haoyu seemed to sense Zhu Ziqing's disappointment. He reached out and took her hand, and said softly, "Ziqing, come with me somewhere."

Despite feeling somewhat disappointed, Zhu Ziqing didn't want the beautiful night to end like this, so she nodded and decided to accompany Tan Haoyu.

"If you're tired, lean back in your seat and take a nap," Tan Haoyu said with concern.

Zhu Ziqing frowned and said, "I have to go to work first thing tomorrow morning."

Tan Haoyu chuckled softly, his gaze gentle as water: "Then skip work for a day and keep me company."

Seeing the tenderness in Tan Haoyu's eyes, Zhu Ziqing's heart was completely melted. She bit her lip and decided to be willful this once: "Okay, I'll skip work for a day."

After saying that, Zhu Ziqing turned off her phone without hesitation and tossed it onto the back seat of the car. "Today, I'm going to let loose this time!"

Seeing this, Tan Haoyu also turned off his phone, tossed it onto the back seat, and said with a smile, "For you, I'll be willful this once."

Zhu Ziqing leaned back in her chair and sighed, "For so many years, I have lived according to my father's wishes and followed the rules. Today, I want to be willful and reckless for once."

The roar of the engine broke the silence. Tan Haoyu skillfully started the car, turned the steering wheel, and steadily drove into the city's main road.

Zhu Ziqing, who was beside him, was suffering from severe sleep deprivation due to nightmares the night before. Her head lolled to one side, and she drifted off to sleep on the bumpy road.

Tan Haoyu glanced sideways every now and then, his gaze gently falling on Zhu Ziqing's face. Time passed by under the wheels, and nearly two hours later, the luxury car slowly drove into the renowned Sunshine Group Jinquan Villa in Shenzhen. This villa held countless moments of laughter and sweetness for them; every corner bore the imprint of their footprints.

The car came to a smooth stop. Zhu Ziqing was still deep in sleep, her brows furrowed, her body occasionally trembling slightly from the scenes of her nightmare. Tan Haoyu looked at her, his thoughts flooding back to the past.

Zhu Ziqing used to have excellent sleep quality, sleeping like a serene angel. But the staged car accident three years ago completely changed everything. Since then, nightmares have haunted her relentlessly. Thinking of this, Tan Haoyu felt as if an invisible hand was gripping his heart tightly, and pain spread through his soul.

"Ziqing, Ziqing..." Tan Haoyu called softly, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze, trying to confirm that she was really there.

Zhu Ziqing's eyelashes fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes at Tan Haoyu's call, her voice languid and adorable with the sleepiness of just waking up: "Hmm? We're here?"

“Yes, we’ve arrived at Jinquan Villa.” Tan Haoyu said with a smile, “I’ll take you somewhere.”

Zhu Ziqing nodded groggily. Tan Haoyu reached out to take her hand, but Zhu Ziqing instinctively pulled away. However, Tan Haoyu acted swiftly, grabbing her hand again and holding it tightly, as if afraid she would disappear. Zhu Ziqing paused, struggled for a moment, and finally decided to enjoy the day to the fullest, without further hesitation.

Suddenly, Tan Haoyu leaned closer to Zhu Ziqing, who was startled and instinctively closed her eyes. However, the expected kiss did not fall. Tan Haoyu simply used his fingertips to gently tuck the stray hairs from her forehead behind her ear and chuckled softly, "Silly girl."

Zhu Ziqing slowly opened her eyes. Tan Haoyu's smile was as bright as the sun, instantly dispelling the gloom in her heart and making her feel incredibly warm and at ease.

Zhu Ziqing silently asked herself: With Tan Haoyu around, will there be no more darkness and nightmares in the future? She gazed at Tan Haoyu and gave herself a positive answer.

At the easternmost edge of Jinquan Villa, Tan Haoyu owns a private sea area.

This place is recognized as the best spot in Shenzhen to watch the sunrise.

At this moment, the sky was still shrouded in thick darkness, the sun had not yet risen, and the sea breeze howled and swept in, carrying a biting cold.

Zhu Ziqing instinctively hugged her arms tightly, trying to ward off the chill. Seeing this, Tan Haoyu's heart tightened; he wanted to pull Zhu Ziqing into his arms and warm her with his own body heat. But fearing his abruptness might frighten her, he hesitated for a moment before reaching to unbutton his shirt.

"What are you doing?" Zhu Ziqing keenly noticed Tan Haoyu's actions and naturally grabbed his hand to stop him. As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized that her actions were too intimate, and her cheeks instantly flushed red.

In the cold sea breeze, Zhu Ziqing struggled internally before finally deciding to let go of all her reservations and inhibitions. She gently nestled into Tan Haoyu's arms and whispered, "This is good." Tan Haoyu's embrace was broad and warm, and a sense of security enveloped her like a tide.

Tan Haoyu gently embraced Zhu Ziqing, patting her back rhythmically with his palm, his chin softly resting on the top of her head, and let out a contented sigh. "Finally, I can hold you like this again." He had waited three whole years for this day. To Tan Haoyu, feeling her warmth and heartbeat again was the most beautiful thing in the world.

Time ticked by, and on the horizon, a golden hue quietly emerged. The sun slowly rose, its rays piercing the clouds like sharp swords, illuminating the entire world, and especially Tan Haoyu's. This light seemed to symbolize Zhu Ziqing's return. The waves rhythmically lapped against the rocks, producing a melodious sound, like a symphony composed for their reunion.

At this moment, they only had eyes for each other; everything else was irrelevant to them.

Zhu Ziqing suddenly asked, "Do you come here often?" After a pause, she added with a hint of unease, "Am I the only person you've brought to watch the sunrise?"

Tan Haoyu paused for a moment, then said truthfully, "I do come here often. In the three years since you left, I have often come here alone, missing you. Every sunrise reminds me of the time we spent together. In a daze, I seem to hear your calls in the dead of night, but when I reach out, you are no longer by my side."

Zhu Ziqing felt a mix of emotions after hearing this.

She realized that the things she was agonizing over might not be important. Not wanting to think about them anymore, she gently closed her eyes and nestled even closer to Tan Haoyu.