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Chapter 60

Test of Marital Understanding -- The Final Question

The five couples silently waited for the final question as the host turned his back to the rolling big screen, finished counting down from three, then loudly shouted "Stop!" After reading the question on the screen, the host laughed, "If the previous question was a pit that the gentlemen dug for themselves, then this question is an olive branch from the ladies. Alright, please have the five beautiful ladies write down the most touching thing their partner has done for them. Gentlemen, please try your best to think back and recall a time when you moved her."

Compared to the previous teasing and funny program, the answers to this question would undoubtedly be heartwarming.

The music turned soft and melodious. As Zhen Bao looked at the answer board, scenes of her time spent with Fu Ming Shi flashed through her mind. It seemed like he was always touching her, considerately helping her with her seatbelt, hiring a tutor to help her get into college, bringing her water during military training...

Which one was the most touching?

If she had to choose just one, Zhen Bao suddenly felt like she didn't have enough time.

The host walked among the couples, timely reminding them, "Everyone, don't worry. You have three minutes to think about this question. Rest assured, the 2 million grand prize is in your hands. Everyone is patiently waiting, right?"

The audience responded with enthusiastic applause.

Three minutes could be very long or very short. When all the couples had finished writing, the host asked them to turn around their answer boards and walk out in order of their numbers, with the first couple standing in the middle. The man would first tell the woman his answer, then the woman would say the moment she found most touching.

It was both a confession and a trip down memory lane.

In this kind of atmosphere, Zhen Bao forgot her nervousness about going on stage. Gripping her answer board, she secretly glanced at Fu Ming Shi.

Fu Ming Shi was also looking at her. Meeting her gaze, he gave her a faint smile, his bright black eyes more dazzling than all the lights in the gym.

Zhen Bao smiled and lowered her eyes. She felt Fu Ming Shi probably couldn't guess her answer, but even if they weren't in sync for this question, she was already very happy.

"The most touching moment for me was when I was four months pregnant with Tao Tao. You came home from work and showed me two baby outfits, asking if I liked them." The speaker was Li Zong's wife, a woman nearing forty, slightly plump, who dabbed at her eyes as she spoke.

Li Zong looked at his wife in surprise, not having guessed her answer.

The host asked Mrs. Li why such a small matter moved her so much. Choking back tears, Mrs. Li said, "He was busy with work. During my first three months of pregnancy, he never properly accompanied me. I thought he didn't like children, but then..."

She didn't finish her sentence before Li Zong came over and embraced his wife. The audience responded with applause.

Zhen Bao was also moved by Mrs. Li's words, watching her intently until the host called out the second couple. Only then did she realize it was her and Fu Ming Shi's turn to go on stage. Her cheeks flushed crimson instantly. Nervous, Zhen Bao wanted to lower her head but was afraid Fu Ming Shi's employees would laugh at her for seeming petty. So she silently psyched herself up: We're all pets...

"Mr. Fu, please go ahead." The host handed the microphone to Fu Ming Shi.

But instead of bluntly reading his answer like the two bosses before him, Fu Ming Shi took step by step towards Zhen Bao, shortening the distance between them from six steps to two. Then, facing the audience, he said, "The men have gone first so far, so let me switch it up with Zhen Bao. I want to hear her answer first."

"Great!"

The audience was fully supportive.

Fu Ming Shi smiled and passed the microphone to Zhen Bao.

Zhen Bao grew even more nervous. Squeezing the microphone, not daring to look at Fu Ming Shi, she softly read off her answer board, "What...what touched me most...was when you came to the mountain to get me...and gave me a home."

Her voice grew lower and lower, but the last six words were amplified through the microphone, gentle as flowers blooming in one's heart, making people unconsciously soften and want to hug that girl who lived alone in a small mountain village before she met love.

However, when the car door opened from the outside and she saw Fu Ming Shi's gentlemanly manner, Zhen Bao still felt sweet inside.

Just as she was savoring the sweet feeling, she was suddenly picked up by Fu Ming Shi in a princess carry.

Zhen Bao was startled for a moment before stabilizing herself. She asked him uneasily, "Can you walk steadily?"

She was worried he was drunk and it would be dangerous climbing the stairs.

"Don't underestimate me," Fu Ming Shi said while grabbing her butt.

A gentleman one second and a rogue the next. His actions and gaze were full of roguishness.

Yet it made one feel strangely stirred.

Zhen Bao blushed and leaned against Fu Ming Shi's shoulder. As Fu Ming Shi approached the stairs, she still couldn't help but advise him, "Walk slowly."

Fu Ming Shi gave a low hmm in response.

Zhen Bao was on tenterhooks, counting his steps one by one. Fu Ming Shi's pace was about the same as usual. After climbing the first and second floor, they reached the middle of the third floor. Zhen Bao finally felt assured, but Fu Ming Shi suddenly staggered, scaring Zhen Bao so much that she hugged his neck tightly, breaking out in cold sweat!

From above her head came the man's delighted laughter.

Still feeling the lingering fear, Zhen Bao pinched his chest in anger. That was not how to play a trick on someone!

"That's what you get for not believing me," Fu Ming Shi said in a teaching tone after taking the final step and walking forward a few more steps.

She was his most precious treasure. Even if he fell, he would not let her get hurt.

After entering the room, Zhen Bao wanted to turn on the lights but Fu Ming Shi turned around instead, skillfully changing their position until he was face to face with Zhen Bao, pressing her against the wall. The room was pitch black and he reeked of alcohol, but Zhen Bao liked Fu Ming Shi's scent right now. As his lips pressed against hers, she held his face and tangled her lips and tongue with his.

"Happy?" After the long kiss ended, Fu Ming Shi asked, pressing his forehead against hers.

Zhen Bao nodded. "Mm."

"Too bad I didn't prepare a ring or roses," Fu Ming Shi said a little regretfully. Acting on impulse was never good.

Zhen Bao smiled and put her arms around his neck, saying gently, "Having you is enough."

She didn't need a ring or roses. For the proposal, what she wanted most was him.

"You've learned to sweet talk now," Fu Ming Shi said. Switching to hold her with one arm, his right hand slowly moved towards her dress zipper, abruptly changing the topic, "I remember you seemed to have gotten a question wrong tonight?"

Zhen Bao's body tensed up, not knowing if it was because of his tone of settling past scores after autumn or because of where his hand was stroking.

"What do you think your punishment should be?"

In the dark room, the man whispered this in her ear happily yet huskily.

Author's note: Hehe, little vixens, tell me, how should I punish you!