“What’s there to ask?” Yu Lili asked. “Just inform them about it. You’ll bring Luo Zhan over tomorrow, and I’ll bring Qianqian. Have Qianci bring the children.”

After all, everyone was almost like family. Even if the two of them didn’t end up together, or weren’t interested in each other, it’d be fun to just hang out together.

Yu Lili was delightedly making plans in her head. When she spoke with them, she made sure to add in an extra good word or two for the other side.

Every now and then, she praised Luo Zhan for his sense of responsibility. And, every then and now, she made mention of Ye Qianqian’s virtues. In general, Yu Lili had taken it upon herself to be a fairy godmother for the two individuals.

That night, everyone had fun.

Yu Lili, Ou Ming, Su Qianci, and Li Sicheng headed back in the same direction. When they reached the estate, both cars parted ways.

When they got home, Yu Lili headed into the shower first. Her whole mind was filled with the itinerary for the picnic the next day.

After her shower, while she was blowing her hair dry, she sat by the side of the bed and thought for a moment before asking, “Ou Ming, do you think they’ll think that I’m being a busybody? Their parents aren’t even worried for them, and here I am making so many arrangements.”

All Yu Lili got for a reply was silence. She turned her head to look, but Ou Ming was nowhere to be found.

“Ou Ming?” The name had barely left her lips when she felt an arm tighten around her waist.

Ou Ming’s arms circled around her waist as he replied, “They probably would. But, you’re doing it for their future happiness. In my opinion, I think Luo Zhan is developing some positive sentiments toward your friend.”

“Right? I think so too,” Yu Lili replied.

Now that Ou Ming had voiced it out, Yu Lili felt even more confident of her machinations. What he didn’t have the heart to tell her, especially when he saw how excited she was, was that Luo Zhan interacted that way with almost everyone.

“Have you showered yet?” Yu Lili turned her head and looked at him.

Ou Ming smiled and leaned forward. “Yes. You can sniff me if you don’t believe me.”

“No. Go away” Yu Lili shoved the towel between them. With a look of feigned annoyance, she said, “I need to blow dry my hair dry. Don’t come so close.”

“I’ll help you” Ou Ming took the hairdryer from her hand and asked as he came over, “What day of the month is it today?”

“I think it’s the 13th.” Yu Lili looked at the clock and nodded her head in affirmation. “It’s the 13th. Why?”

Ou Ming made a sound of acknowledgement but didn’t say anything else as he started to help Yu Lili dry her hair.

Yu Lili saw that he was a little distracted, and he barely moved the dryer while drying her hair.

Nudging him gently, Yu Lili asked, “What’s wrong?”

Ou Ming came back to his senses and stroked her hair. It was almost dry. He shook his head in reply and finished drying her hair before he kept the hairdryer back in the cupboard.

He removed his slippers and climbed into bed. With a single arm, he hooked her over and lowered his voice. “It’s your ovulation period now. Let’s give it a try.”

Yu Lili was shocked when she heard that. “How did you know?”

“I just calculated it.” Ou Ming leaned forward and kissed her on her cheek. “Remember to watch your diet for these few days.”

The blazing flame within them burned silently, filling the room with a tantalizing charm, as the two individuals gave in to their tender and uncontrollable passion.

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Author’s note: I’m a little under the weather. I took some medication, but I’ve still been having a headache. It feels horrible.

The climate in Guangdong is starting to get warmer. Dear friends in the north, is it getting any warmer where you are?