Indulgence - Chapter 89
Chapter 89
For the studio's fifth anniversary, Qiu Lan had Jiang Nian act as a model again for some promotional photos. Jiang Nian cajoled Yao Ran into joining her for a set.
After Qiu Lan posted the photos on social media, the picture of Jiang Nian and Yao Ran attracted a lot of attention. Unknowing netizens in the comments section were clamoring for them to get together.
Jiang Nian, always one for being high-profile, replied directly in the comments: Thanks, we've been together for three years.
The reply was met with a flood of blessings and envious remarks.
On the studio's fifth anniversary, Jiang Nian opened a branch. Actually, Qiu Lan had discussed opening a branch with her a long time ago, but she had always been lukewarm about it, showing little interest. When Qiu Lan jokingly brought it up again last year, she readily agreed.
Qiu Lan wondered why she had a change of heart, suddenly so motivated when she used to have a carefree, laid-back attitude.
She just felt that she needed to plan and consider more for the future. She wanted to have the ability to give Yao Ran more.
After two months of preparation, the branch opened smoothly. Qiu Lan was busy with her wedding preparations, so Jiang Nian was swamped, working overtime for over half a month straight. She only relaxed a bit once the new store was on track.
After working hard for over half a month, everyone organized a small get-together at the studio that evening to relax and have fun. A group of people were messing around, and it looked like it would go on for a while.
At a little past nine, Yao Ran called Jiang Nian. As soon as she answered, the sound of cheerful laughter filled her ear. "When will you be done? I'll come pick you up."
"You don't have to pick me up, I'll be back late today." Jiang Nian knew Yao Ran was usually tired from work, and since she herself had been working overtime continuously, she hadn't let Yao Ran come get her.
"Sister Nian, hurry up! It's your turn!"
Someone nearby was rushing Jiang Nian. Yao Ran paused for a few seconds, then said softly, "Don't be too late."
"Okay," Jiang Nian replied obediently, adding, "You go to bed early, don't wait up for me."
Yao Ran was quiet again for a moment. "Mmm."
After ending the call, Yao Ran stayed in her office for a while longer before driving off, but she didn't take the familiar route home...
Meanwhile, the studio was lively.
A group of people were sitting together, eating cake and playing games. Jiang Nian had intended to play a couple of rounds of poker and then leave, but she was pulled in by the others and couldn't get away.
"You've got some on your face."
"Hmm?" Jiang Nian grabbed a napkin to wipe it off.
"Here."
The person smiled and pointed with their finger...
When Yao Ran walked into the studio, she saw Jiang Nian in the middle of a crowd, having a great time, laughing and talking with the person next to her—
"I'll get it myself." Jiang Nian refused the other person's enthusiastic help and wiped her cheek with a napkin. She happened to glance towards the door and saw that Yao Ran had arrived.
Yao Ran walked into the studio unhurriedly.
Jiang Nian got up and walked towards her. "What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you not to come pick me up?"
Yao Ran looked at her. "I was in the area."
Jiang Nian nodded, seeing through the excuse but not pointing it out. How could the new studio be on her way? She smiled and asked, "Want some cake? I'll cut you a piece."
"No, thanks," Yao Ran said.
Jiang Nian had been planning to leave anyway. Seeing Yao Ran, she turned to say goodbye to the others, saying she had to go and they could play again next time.
"Play a little longer, Sister Nian."
"Sister Nian has to go be with her girlfriend."
Yao Ran knew Jiang Nian liked lively gatherings, and she hadn't had a chance to relax with friends like this for a long time due to being so busy. "It's okay, you can play a little longer."
Jiang Nian whispered, "I want to go home, they're the ones not letting me leave."
Yao Ran said nothing more.
All the way home, Jiang Nian felt that today's Director Yao seemed quieter than usual. She stood in front of Yao Ran and explained without being asked, "That was a friend I knew from before. She came for a tattoo tonight, so she joined in. I wasn't flirting with anyone..."
Jiang Nian was particularly sensitive in this regard. She was very well-behaved now. Whenever someone got a little too close, she would always nervously explain to Yao Ran, afraid of being misunderstood again.
Yao Ran stared at her without a word.
Jiang Nian frowned anxiously. "Don't misunderstand."
Yao Ran smiled. "I'm not." They had been together for so long, and trust had been built up bit by bit. It was just that she sometimes wondered if Jiang Nian would get bored after being with her for so long...
Jiang Nian relaxed, then realized Yao Ran was just teasing her by "playing jealous." She smiled and hugged Yao Ran. "Are you unhappy that I haven't been spending time with you lately?"
Yao Ran looked at her, her thoughts somewhat exposed.
Jiang Nian realized she had indeed been "neglecting" her compared to before. "I told you not to pick me up because I didn't want you to be too tired. Don't overthink it."
Yao Ran raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Is that so?"
So that's what she was upset about. Jiang Nian smiled and hugged her tighter. "Yes." She also gave her a pleading look.
Yao Ran's heart softened. It had been three years. Jiang Nian had matured a lot, but she was still the same when she acted cute.
"I'll make it up to you tonight." Jiang Nian rubbed her waist. "I'll spend a long time with you tonight, how does that sound?"
Yao Ran: "..."
So improper.
Jiang Nian smiled, pressing herself against her and rubbing gently, asking even more improperly, "Do you want to or not?"
She really knows how to push my buttons. Yao Ran saw the dark circles under her eyes from her recent exhaustion and just said softly, "Take a shower and get some rest."
Jiang Nian pouted in frustration, a sense of disappointment rising within her. She couldn't help but wonder, Am I not attractive to her anymore?
When she showered that night, Jiang Nian carefully chose a nightgown. As she walked out of the bathroom, she ran into Yao Ran.
Yao Ran's gaze froze for two seconds. It was another new dress. Jiang Nian's collection of lingerie and dresses could fill a small wardrobe, enough to go for half a month without repeating an outfit.
"Don't catch a cold," Yao Ran said. It wasn't summer yet, and she was walking around like that right after a shower.
Jiang Nian: "..." They say the passion fades after you've been together for a long time. Are we already losing ours?
Yao Ran went into the bathroom for a quick shower and soon came out in a bathrobe. She looked at the bed. Jiang Nian had probably been too tired and fallen asleep, not even pulling the covers up properly, her neck and collarbone exposed.
She walked over quietly, got into bed, and gently pulled the blanket over Jiang Nian.
Just then, Jiang Nian turned over and wrapped her arms around the person beside her, pressing her body close.
Yao Ran looked down at her. "You're not asleep?"
Jiang Nian opened her eyes slightly and hummed lazily, "Waiting for you." She snuggled closer to Yao Ran, clinging to her, and closed her eyes again.
Yao Ran sighed helplessly. Seeing her sleepy, she turned off the light.
After the lights were out, Jiang Nian became restless, touching her waist and legs, and burying her face in her chest.
At first, Yao Ran thought she was just being restless in her sleep, until the gentle nuzzling on her cheek slowly turned into light kisses on her lips. The kisses landed on sensitive spots, sending a shiver through her. Only then did she realize Jiang Nian was deliberately teasing her.
Jiang Nian's kisses grew more forceful, and her hands roamed more boldly over her waist and stomach.
"Mmm," Yao Ran let out a short, soft hum. The collar of her pajamas slowly loosened. Her breathing quickened, and she could no longer suppress the tingling desire. She silently cupped Jiang Nian's face.
In the darkness, their hot lips found each other naturally. A few deep, familiar, and urgent kisses later, they were locked in a tight embrace.
"Mmm—" Heavy breathing broke the silence of the night.
After receiving a deep kiss in return, Jiang Nian couldn't hide the smile on her face. She clung to Yao Ran, kissing her again and again, and in her haste, fumbled to turn on the light.
They had been kissing passionately in the dark. When the light came on, both were breathing heavily, their flushed cheeks a picture of raw desire.
They looked at each other for a moment, no words needed, and continued to kiss with practiced ease.
After a while, Jiang Nian asked in a low voice, "Aren't you going to rest?"
A deliberately provocative question...
Yao Ran gave her a helpless frown.
Jiang Nian nuzzled her nose playfully, her smile somewhat childish and mischievous.
Seeing this, Yao Ran couldn't resist kissing the corner of her upturned lips.
Jiang Nian's smile widened. Still can't resist my teasing and seduction. She smiled and leaned in for a deeper kiss, passionate and almost unreasonable.
Yao Ran chuckled at her recklessness, unable to fend off the wave of heat. In between kisses, she easily slipped off Jiang Nian's dress, pulled her into a tight embrace, and kissed her urgently and tenderly, with a hint of "punishment."
Jiang Nian loved it like crazy. She licked and kissed Yao Ran's earlobe, sighing softly, "I'm not tired. Can we go for a long time tonight?"
...
Soon, ragged breaths filled the entire room, as both became flushed and lost in a haze of passion.
Jiang Nian was also great at coaxing people during intimacy—with her body, with her eyes. Her affection was obvious, expressed in the most direct way, never hidden. She realized she had been overthinking; Yao Ran was always so sensitive in front of her...
Yao Ran felt the familiar passion, kissing Jiang Nian's lips from time to time. It was as if she could never get enough... Jiang Nian sometimes made her feel that her passion for her would never fade in this lifetime.
Jiang Nian swayed her hips, looking at Yao Ran's flushed face. The more engrossed and pleased she was, the more inexhaustible her own energy became.
Soft laughter and deep kisses mingled. Their bodies had attuned to each other so many times, they knew each other too well, always able to effortlessly bring each other pleasure.
After a satisfying session, they lay quietly in each other's arms. Yao Ran tidied her hair. "Your birthday is coming up. How do you want to celebrate it?"
Jiang Nian did the math. This would be the third birthday Yao Ran had spent with her. The year before last, they went on a trip together. Last year, they celebrated with friends. This year... she thought for a moment and said, "Let's celebrate at home, just the two of us, okay?"
"Okay." Yao Ran then reminded her, "Have you thought of your birthday wish?"
It had become a tradition for them to grant each other a wish on their birthdays, in addition to giving gifts. Jiang Nian smiled sweetly. "I've thought of it. I'll tell you on the day."
Jiang Nian looked at Yao Ran and said, "I'm almost thirty."
"No, you're not," Yao Ran laughed. She was still a few years off.
"It is if you round up," Jiang Nian grumbled.
Yao Ran caressed her smooth, delicate cheek, seemingly lost in thought. "Have you ever thought about it? When you're thirty, I'll be forty..."
Jiang Nian understood the subtext. She turned over and hugged her, saying with a laugh, "Then when I'm forty, will you think I'm not young enough? You won't go looking for another young girl, will you?"
Yao Ran was amused. "What nonsense are you talking about."
Jiang Nian: "I have thought about it. I want to grow old with you."
Sweet words were always heart-fluttering. Yao Ran said softly, "Sweet talker."
"Am I?" Jiang Nian kissed her on the lips. "Is it sweeter now?"
Yao Ran smiled without a word, but the love in her eyes was unmistakable.
Once things at the studio were less hectic, Jiang Nian accompanied Qiu Lan to try on wedding dresses, her eyes filled with envy.
Qiu Lan laughed at her. "If you're so envious, then you should propose."
Jiang Nian didn't say anything. Although she had always been the one to take the initiative, she had always followed Yao Ran's pace. She wasn't sure if now was the right time...
Yao Ran was busy with work. After a meeting, she saw that Jiang Nian had sent her a photo. She opened it and looked at it for a long time. In the photo, Jiang Nian was wearing a wedding veil, taking a selfie with a bright, charming smile.
【Happy Puppy】 Am I pretty?
Yao Ran thought for a moment and replied: Pretty.
Jiang Nian received the reply and wanted to say something, but didn't.
...
A few days later, it was Jiang Nian's birthday. When Yao Ran went to pick her up, she brought a bouquet of flowers. She used to be a person completely devoid of romantic sentiment, but she had been subtly changed by Jiang Nian.
Jiang Nian was always overjoyed whenever Yao Ran gave her flowers. The act of giving flowers was so out of character for Director Yao, but she was willing to prepare surprises for her.
They were having dinner at home that night. The moment she pushed open the door, Jiang Nian froze as if she had discovered a new world. She stood stunned in the doorway for a while. She never expected Yao Ran to have meticulously decorated the room. Candles and fresh flowers created a dreamy, romantic atmosphere.
Yao Ran asked, "Why are you just standing there?"
Jiang Nian was overwhelmed. "Is it such a grand occasion today? Did you spend the whole day preparing this?"
Yao Ran simply replied, "Birthdays should be celebrated."
Jiang Nian kissed her on the cheek. "My wife is the best."
Yao Ran smiled. Jiang Nian was so easy to please that it sometimes made her wonder if she wasn't doing enough. Jiang Nian would say that wasn't true, that because she loved her so much, she would be happy with whatever she did.
Yao Ran cooked dinner herself. Her cooking had improved over the years. When she was alone, she didn't care much about these things, but after being with someone, she unconsciously started to live more earnestly.
After dinner, Jiang Nian, not at all reserved, eagerly asked Yao Ran, "What's my birthday present this year?"
Yao Ran was helpless against her and brought out the gift box early.
Jiang Nian smiled as she opened it. Inside was a wooden carving of two little figures holding hands, with a small dog next to them.
The dog was clearly Si Mao. Jiang Nian recognized their cartoon likenesses at a glance and couldn't stop grinning. "Director Yao, why would you give such a childish gift?"
Yao Ran asked, "Do you like it?"
"I love it, it's so cute." Jiang Nian nodded repeatedly. Then she saw another small box inside the gift box. She opened it, and her heart suddenly started racing.
A diamond ring.
Jiang Nian looked up at Yao Ran again.
Yao Ran asked her again, "What about this one, do you like it?"
Jiang Nian smiled a little foolishly, at a loss for words. It was so sudden.
Yao Ran wasn't one for many romantic, sweet words. She just asked gently and seriously, "Are you willing to be with me forever? To face the happy and the unhappy times, together..."
Jiang Nian's eyes welled up instantly, and she rushed to answer, "I do! I really do!"
Seeing her eager reply, Yao Ran smiled. For a long time after they got together, she had had her reservations. She was afraid Jiang Nian hadn't fully thought it through, afraid she might have other choices in the future...
But as time went by, the bond between them grew stronger, and they became more and more inseparable.
Putting on the engagement ring symbolized the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship.
Yao Ran: "What about your birthday wish for this year?"
"It's already been more than fulfilled," Jiang Nian said with an excited smile. "My wish this year was going to be for you to let me propose to you..."
Even proposing, she had to ask for my permission so carefully, always considering my feelings. Yao Ran smiled at her foolishness, her own eyes growing hot with emotion. She pulled Jiang Nian into a hug. "Mmm, I do."
Jiang Nian hugged her happily. "I haven't even proposed yet! Aren't you a little too eager, wanting to marry me so badly..."
Her tail was about to wag its way to the sky. Yao Ran couldn't help but laugh, ruffling her hair.
Jiang Nian felt a warm kiss land on her cheek.
"Happy birthday, baby."
Thank you so much for the chapter!! ✨
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