Chapter 222 Disdainful of My Age?

Ever since returning from Xijin River and clarifying the five-year-old events with Song Ni, Tan Zheng had been smiling much more. His features were already handsome, with strong facial lines. This smile, like the sun breaking through after rain or willows budding in spring, drew people in, making it impossible to look away from the corners of his mouth. By the time they realized it, they were already staring, their own lips curving upwards. Song Ni was just like that. These past few days, staying with Tan Zheng at Yulong Villa, she often found herself lost in watching him smile, her hands propping up her chin, her head tilted slightly, looking like an obsessed fan... or rather, an obsessed woman. Every time Tan Zheng saw her like this, he couldn't help but shake his head. "Do you like watching me smile that much?" Song Ni nodded without hesitation. "You look really good when you smile, it makes you look years younger." Especially since Tan Zheng's hair was a bit long now, and it was warm inside. He was only wearing a loose tank top, revealing his lean arms. Occasionally, when he moved his arm, she could glimpse his abs and his impeccably superior waistline. While it might be a stretch to call it "youthful," this version of Tan Zheng truly gave Song Ni a feeling. She felt as if she were seeing the Tan Zheng of five years ago, the spirited young prodigy on the racetrack. Young, vibrant, dazzling. Thinking of this, Song Ni regretted even more why she hadn't taken up racing when Yang Yang had liked it. She really, really wanted to see the impetuous young Tan Zheng on the track with her own eyes; watching the race videos was simply not enough. Hearing this, Tan Zheng wasn't as happy as she might have expected. He put down his water and walked towards Song Ni, placing his hands on the counter and leaning down slightly to look her in the eye. "You think I'm old?" From Song Ni's perspective, Tan Zheng's posture allowed her to see his chest and abs through his collar, a complete view. It had to be said, Tan Zheng's physique was indeed excellent, muscular but not excessively so. His lean, well-defined body was undeniably alluring. Otherwise, why would the ancients have said "food and sex are human nature"? Such a body couldn't be seen enough, touched enough, or even indulged in enough during the day. Song Ni's mouth felt dry, and she involuntarily swallowed, her gaze fixed. Especially the tattoo on Tan Zheng's lower back, a flood dragon emerging from a thunderous storm, soaring towards the nine heavens, undergoing tribulation to transform into a dragon. It was far too vivid and lifelike. Tan Zheng was like that flood dragon. Seeing Song Ni lost in her gaze, Tan Zheng found it amusing. He reached out and pinched Song Ni's cheek, which had plumped up a bit from his care these past few days. "I'm asking you, is it that good to look at?" Song Ni blinked, unwilling to shift her gaze, but Tan Zheng wanted to compete with his own body. "Nini, look at me." Song Ni tutted, a slight frown on her brow, and looked up at the man with a hint of impatience. "What?" Tan Zheng raised an eyebrow. Good, she was looking at his body and now she was impatient with him. "You think I'm old?" Tan Zheng asked again. Forty was considered a prime age for a man, and Tan Zheng wasn't even thirty yet, perfectly within a man's golden years. However, compared to Song Ni, his age was indeed a bit much. Six years. If three years constituted a generation gap, then there were two such gaps between them. Song Ni had intended to give a perfunctory answer, but seeing the man's expression wasn't too pleasant, she swallowed. "What?" Tan Zheng asked again. "You think I'm old?" Song Ni started to play along, smiling and taking Tan Zheng's hand. "How could I? How could I think you're old? You're just right! Thoughtful and mature." As she spoke, she tried to pull Tan Zheng's hand away, but she didn't dare to use much force. After all, he was holding her face, and she would be the one to suffer if she used too much strength. Tan Zheng snorted. His words were sweet, but her eyes had still lit up when she saw him like this today. Song Ni was best at reading the room. "Husband~ I've just never seen you dress like this before, so I found it novel." Tan Zheng narrowed his eyes. "Really?" Song Ni immediately nodded. "Really!" Tan Zheng raised an eyebrow. "Then I'll wear it more often for you to see?" Upon hearing this, Song Ni's eyes immediately lit up, and she quickly nodded. "Yes, yes!" As soon as she spoke, she felt a sting on her face again. Tan Zheng clearly didn't believe her earlier fib. In the end, Song Ni's entire face was red from Tan Zheng's pinching, and he still wanted to ask, "Want to touch?" Song Ni hesitated, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of Tan Zheng's body and nodded. Just as she reached out, the man immediately grabbed her hand. "You wish." With that, Tan Zheng stood up and went back to his room to change. Into something even younger, more athletic, and more energetic. Song Ni: ... She was certain Tan Zheng was doing this on purpose! Song Ni wanted to have the confidence not to look at Tan Zheng, but she couldn't resist the allure of his beauty. Tan Zheng's arms, his physique, were endlessly captivating. If she didn't look, she felt restless, but after looking, she felt even more restless and wanting to touch. Damn that dog man, not letting her touch him and then tempting her! And the man didn't stop there; he did even more. He would often go to the refrigerator for water. When he drank, he would tilt his head back and raise his hand, not only revealing his abs but also his sexy Adam's apple. The hands with slightly bulging veins were also good-looking. Song Ni didn't know where to look; everywhere was beautiful and sexy. Tan Zheng seemed to know she was peeking, and he would occasionally curve his lips into a smile, luring her. Then he would raise a hand to touch the back of his neck, turning his head to relax his neck. Sometimes, he would even get down on the floor and do dozens of push-ups. He had a dedicated gym, but he insisted on doing them where she could see him. Wasn't that deliberate? Even more devastating was his appearance when his hair was damp with sweat and he was panting. It didn't look like he was exercising, but rather like he was... in bed. He was clearly deliberately trying to seduce Song Ni. Hearing the sounds, Song Ni couldn't sit still. She knew very well what Tan Zheng was like in bed. Damn it. Tan Zheng was truly a stingy and petty dog. She just said he looked years younger today, and she was complimenting him! Where did she imply he was old? It was utterly unreasonable! Song Ni's snacks lost their appeal, and the movie became uninteresting. She also started drinking water incessantly, her gaze constantly drawn to Tan Zheng. Watching the sweat on his forehead slide down his perfect facial profile, from his cheekbones to his jaw, from his jaw to his Adam's apple, and finally dripping to the floor, Song Ni could no longer sit still. She walked over, looking at Tan Zheng dripping with sweat, and swallowed. "I want to exercise too."