After seeing off the guests, Jiang Ning and Su Meng returned to their villa and found Mengmeng already fast asleep on the sofa.
*Indeed, today had been too much fun. The dinner had ended late, well past Mengmeng's usual bedtime.*
Looking at Mengmeng's adorable sleeping face, Jiang Ning and Su Meng exchanged a knowing smile.
"Wife, you should get some rest. I'll take Mengmeng to bed first. I'll handle the cleanup here," Jiang Ning said, stepping forward to lift Mengmeng into his arms.
"Alright, then. Thanks for the trouble, dear," Su Meng replied.
"It's no trouble at all."
The three of them took the elevator to the second floor. Su Meng went into her bedroom, while Jiang Ning carried Mengmeng to her room.
After changing Mengmeng's clothes, tucking her in, and closing the door, Jiang Ning returned to the first floor.
The dining table was now piled high with empty plates, and the kitchen was still a mess from cooking.
Jiang Ning rolled up his sleeves and got to work.
An hour later...
Jiang Ning had finished cleaning the table and kitchen. He even dragged the mop from the first floor up to the third.
Next, he went to the entertainment room to tidy up the toys.
Five minutes later...
*Ding!*
*Congratulations, Host! Your System Space has been upgraded to 500 cubic meters.*
Every time Jiang Ning tidied the entertainment room, he noticed an increase in his System Space.
Though he still wasn't sure of the exact purpose of this vast space, it didn't matter. Free gains were welcome gains.
Twenty minutes later, the toys in the entertainment room had transformed into neat rows of "soldiers," standing at attention.
Only then did Jiang Ning leave the room, satisfied.
He shrugged and returned to his bedroom.
Today had been truly exhausting: getting his marriage certificate in the morning, shopping, visiting his in-laws, sparring with the Li Family's bodyguards in the afternoon, filming videos and practicing dances, and hosting a banquet in the evening.
Now, Jiang Ning lay in the steaming hot tub, too lazy to move.
It wasn't physical fatigue—as a Martial Dao Grandmaster, such trivial matters didn't affect his body—but rather mental weariness.
Floating in the tub, he reflected on the recent events, which felt like a dream.
Just a few days ago, he'd been worried about finding work. Now, after shamelessly becoming Su Meng's nanny, his bank account boasted over two billion yuan.
Niel thought that Su Meng's return would mark the end of the skills he could acquire. He had no idea what to do next or where to go.
Should he continue casually taking on odd jobs to enrich himself? Invest in projects? Or start his own company?
Or should he just go back to his hometown and retire?
In short, he felt completely lost.
Against all odds, Su Meng actually asked him to marry her.
Although she claimed it was so Mengmeng could have a good father, Su Meng's current attitude towards him felt more like that of a wife who truly loved him.
This sudden affection left Jiang Ning utterly bewildered. Did Su Meng genuinely love him, or was this just an act—something she put on for him during the day?
Or was she trying to deepen their bond, to see if they could ultimately build a life together?
These questions swirled endlessly in Jiang Ning's mind.
"Forget it. It's already a tremendous stroke of luck that I can stay here and care for Mengmeng."
Shaking his head, Jiang Ning stood up, put on his bathrobe, and left the bathroom.
The moment he stepped out, he heard a soft knock at the door.
Jiang Ning opened the door to find Su Meng standing in the hallway in her pajamas. Her hair was slightly tousled, as if she had just washed and dried it with a hairdryer.
"I saw your room light was still on. Can't sleep?" Su Meng asked softly.
Jiang Ning scratched his head. "A little. Today was too much."
Su Meng entered the room and sat on the edge of the bed. "Actually, today made me realize how much I appreciate everything you've done for this family. I've developed feelings for you too."
Jiang Ning looked slightly surprised. "Really? I always worried you were just putting on a show for others today."
Su Meng blushed. "Maybe I did at first. But now that I see how you truly care for Mengmeng and this family, my feelings for you are genuine."
A warmth surged through Jiang Ning. He sat down in his desk chair. "Then let's build a good future together."
"Husband, give me some time, okay? I don't want to lie to you. If I said I loved you deeply right now, it would be false. But I do have feelings for you."
"I understand. I'd feel the same way. I admire your beauty, but if you left me now, my heart wouldn't ache," Jiang Ning said, his voice steady.
At this moment, the two of them felt no aversion toward each other, but they hadn't yet developed deep affection or love.
Su Meng nodded, listening to Jiang Ning. A hint of melancholy crept into her heart, but she suddenly said playfully, "But if you dare bully me and Mengmeng, hmph."
Jiang Ning smiled. "I wouldn't."
"Honey, you can't sleep, and I can't either. How about we have a few more drinks?"
"More drinks?" Jiang Ning was surprised. It was already so late.
"Yes, darling. Just tell me, are you willing to keep me company for a few more drinks?"
"Isn't it too late now?"
"Honey, today's the day we got our marriage certificate. We're officially married now—this day is incredibly meaningful, you know."
"Alright, fine. Should I make a few more dishes?"
"Yes. I'll get the wine and light two red candles. How about that?"
"Anything you like."
With that, they split up.
Jiang Ning went to the first floor to whip up a few dishes, while Su Meng descended to the basement wine cellar and retrieved a case of wine that had been aging for exactly eight years.
Fifteen minutes later.
Inside Jiang Ning's bedroom, the lights were extinguished, leaving only two red candles to illuminate the room.
Jiang Ning and Su Meng were clinking glasses and sipping wine.
The candlelight flickered, the aroma of red wine filled the air, and the solitary man and woman talked at length over their drinks.
It was no different from a romantic date between lovers.
"Honey, have you ever had a girlfriend before?"
"No."
"Honey, what kind of girl do you like?"
"The kind of girl I like is just like you."
"Stop flattering me, you're so annoying."
"Honey, when do you think we'll have the wedding banquet?"
"That depends on what the four elders decide."
"Honey, can you really cure my illness?"
"Yes. Relax. You'll be fully recovered in six months."
"Thank you, honey. Should we send Mengmeng to kindergarten when school starts in September?"
"Let's decide later. I want to spend more time with her, teach her myself. I think I can teach her better than the kindergarten."
"Honey, do you know what's most charming about you?"
"What?"
"When you dance."
***
They continued drinking and chatting like this.
Eventually, Su Meng got drunk and passed out face-down on the table.
Jiang Ning, however, felt no effect of the alcohol.
He found it strange how his tolerance for alcohol had suddenly improved.
He used to get drunk after just one bottle of wine.
Tonight, he'd already drunk two bottles with dinner.
And now, after nearly three more bottles with Su Meng, his mind remained perfectly clear.
Seeing Su Meng passed out on the table, Jiang Ning smiled faintly.
He stepped forward, scooped her up around the waist, and laid her on his bed.
Then, he went to his desk, opened his laptop, and logged into Xiaxia Academy.
*Click-clack, click-clack.*
Jiang Ning began typing furiously.
Meanwhile, Su Meng, lying on the bed, opened her eyes and saw Jiang Ning typing at his desk.
She closed her eyes again and fell back into a deep sleep.
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