Chapter 15: Loving You Is My Honor This chapter is dedicated as an extra for the rewards from Pepper and Xu Nuoyu.

In the summer, the morning sunlight felt particularly pleasant, not harsh but warmly gentle. Zhang Guoguo was just about to rise when a strong arm pulled her back into an embrace, igniting an intimate game between the pillows that started with sparks and ended in a sheen of sweat, leaving her with aching muscles and exhaustion.

Luo Minglang, completely unclothed, carried her into the bathroom, washed her tenderly, dried her off, and brought her back to bed. He gently covered her with the quilt, kissed her forehead, and whispered, "If you're tired, keep resting."

She smiled calmly, hooked her arms around his neck, gazed at his flawless features that could easily score a hundred points, and kissed him. "I'm not tired. I should get up and exercise."

He gave her nose a playful, loving tap. "You still want to work out? Seems the exercise just now wasn't enough. Should I give you another round?"

Those deep, ocean-blue eyes enveloped her, giving her a sense of safety, like a jar of honey so sweet it filled her heart with joy and left her powerless to resist. She could only giggle foolishly and burrow into his embrace, nuzzling and pleading, "No, please, husband, spare me."

"I can spare you." Watching her whisper so sweetly in his arms melted his heart. "Kiss me."

She lifted her head, looked at him with a shy squint. "I don't want to. You'll just devour me again."

"Come on, just one kiss—here." He pointed to his cheek, lifted his chin with anticipation. Zhang Guoguo obliged, but just as she kissed him, he turned and let her lips fall onto his own. With that, he tightened his hold around her waist and once again pinned her beneath him.

Oh dear, she truly felt wrung out. Zhang Guoguo sighed, her legs weak. When Luo Minglang tried to carry her again, she hurriedly refused, "No, this time I want to go on my own."

"You've worked so hard and still want to walk to the bathroom yourself. My heart aches for you."

Again, he cleaned her up and carried her back to bed. Zhang Guoguo felt she was on the verge of becoming utterly useless, while Luo Minglang seemed unaffected, full of vigor like a lion, as if he'd been injected with energy.

The phone on the bedside table rang. Both Luo Minglang and she looked over.

"Hubby, answer it for me, I'm so tired," Zhang Guoguo said.

Luo Minglang, a touch excited, picked up the phone. An unfamiliar number was displayed. "Hello?"

Upon hearing a man's voice, the caller replied politely, "Hello, I'm Guoguo's friend. I have something to discuss with her. Is she available?"

"What is it?"

Xu Mengdie smiled slightly, recognizing Luo Minglang's voice, and said enthusiastically, "Just some womanly matters. You must be President Luo—hello, I—"

"Hold on, let me ask my wife." He covered the receiver and looked at her. "It's your friend, wants to talk to you. Do you want to take the call?"

Zhang Guoguo nodded and reached for the phone. "Hello, this is Zhang Guoguo."

"Guoguo, it's me, Mengdie. I have something important to discuss with you."

"Alright, let's have lunch together at noon, then go shopping. How about it? Okay, see you soon."

After hanging up, she looked at her husband, who was still gazing at her, spread her arms, and smiled. "I've got lunch plans with a friend and then shopping. When are you going to work, hubby?"

He came over and embraced her, smiling softly. "I'll leave shortly. It's Monday, and there's a quarterly summary at the company, so it'll be a busy day." After speaking, he released her, gently stroked her cheek, and couldn't resist kissing her again. "I used to worry that you'd get sick from boredom at home alone. Now I'm relieved, seeing you go out with friends to unwind makes me happy. I know you don't like bodyguards tailing you, but promise me you'll take good care of yourself when you go out. If anything happens, let me know immediately."

"Okay, I understand, I will." She kissed his cheek, looking at him with deep gratitude. "Minglang, thank you for loving me so much."

"Silly girl, no need to thank me. Loving you is my privilege."