Hand in Hand to the Ends of the Earth

After successfully quitting alcohol, Shu Yunyi quickly regained her spirits and returned to work.

The daily teaching tasks and class schedules were not difficult for her to handle once she got back into the swing of things. She no longer had the desire to mentor students, as most of her thoughts were now focused on you.

Shu Yunyi was like a graceful butterfly fluttering around you, or a sunflower leaning toward the sun, always by your side.

"Is there anything more important than loving you every day?" she asked, tilting her head and blinking at you.

Sometimes, when you try too hard, things don’t work out, but when you let go, opportunities come naturally. When she was ambitious, promotions eluded her, but now, with a calm and carefree attitude, the chance for advancement came her way.

In the past, she had a competitive spirit, but now she simply smiled indifferently at such matters.

Because something far more important had taken over her thoughts—she was getting married.

You and Shu Yunyi privately obtained your marriage certificate. Aside from informing your parents, you didn’t notify or invite anyone else.

A simple family dinner was all you had to celebrate your union.

There was no officiant, no guests, no elaborate ceremonies, no social formalities, and no grand vows of eternal love.

Quietly and peacefully, surrounded only by family and the one you loved, you exchanged simple yet heartfelt blessings.

Shu Yunyi told you that her love was private, and this happiness was something she wanted to keep entirely to herself, not sharing even a sliver of it with anyone else.

After the wedding, Shu Yunyi took a long leave, and the two of you decided to go on a trip together.

Before, there was never enough time, nor the right person. Although Shu Yunyi had always loved the idea of traveling, she could only experience it vicariously through screens. Now, she could finally weave her own dream journey.

The honeymoon was like a grand, private wedding celebration.

You set off without a fixed destination or endpoint.

For Shu Yunyi, as long as she was with you, every place was the most breathtaking scenery and the most meaningful journey.

Night, a resort villa.

Shen Yi and Shu Yunyi, dressed in loose, comfortable clothes, strolled leisurely around the villa to aid their digestion.

The cool evening breeze brushed against their cheeks, bringing a refreshing sensation that lifted their spirits.

Shu Yunyi tugged at Shen Yi’s hand, leading him deeper into the woods. The rustling leaves and picturesque scenery made her want to explore further.

They walked until they reached a large tree, its towering branches stretching wide, almost blocking out the sky.

Shu Yunyi looked around, nodded in satisfaction, and then turned to her husband.

"Ah Yi, this spot is perfect. Quick, take a photo," she said, leaning against the tree trunk and smiling at him.

"Alright," Shen Yi replied, crouching slightly as he lifted the camera hanging around his neck.

"Click, click."

The moment was captured, and the beautiful scene was preserved.

"Let me see, let me see! How did it turn out?"

As soon as he finished, Shu Yunyi ran over and glanced at the camera screen. She immediately gave Shen Yi a light punch on the arm.

"Why did you take a picture of the tree?"

Shen Yi laughed and playfully defended himself, "How is that my fault? You didn’t say whether to take a photo of you or the tree."

"Besides, the tree is so big. If I took a picture of you, the tree wouldn’t fit, and if I took a picture of the tree, you wouldn’t be in it. I had to make a choice."

Shu Yunyi grabbed the camera and looked at the photo. To her surprise, Shen Yi had actually taken a pretty good shot. She pouted and said half-heartedly,

"Hmph, so I was the one who got cut out, huh? In your heart, I’m not even as important as a tree..."

Her tone was deliberately sour, pretending to be jealous, though she wasn’t actually upset. She just wanted Shen Yi to coax her.

Shen Yi knew her too well. He pressed a button on the camera, and the next photo appeared on the screen.

It was a picture of Shu Yunyi standing under the tree, smiling brightly, her eyes sparkling and her figure graceful.

Shu Yunyi’s expression immediately softened, a mix of embarrassment and annoyance crossing her face as she reached out to pinch Shen Yi’s ear.

"You dare tease me?!"

"Looks like Teacher needs to teach you a lesson today."

Shen Yi let her pinch his earlobe, knowing it didn’t hurt, and pretended to complain,

"You didn’t specify what to take a photo of. What’s wrong with capturing both beautiful scenes?"

One beautiful scene was the tree, and the other, naturally, was the person. Shu Yunyi couldn’t help but smile, though she tried to maintain a stern expression as she scolded him,

"Stop making excuses. The teacher is always right, understand?"

After a bit of playful banter, they continued walking. They crossed a wooden bridge, and the sound of rushing water reached their ears.

A mountain spring bubbled and splashed, its clear waters flowing into a deep, emerald pool. The ripples reflected the crescent moon hanging in the sky, creating a mesmerizing scene.

The sound of the spring, the moonlit pool, and the shadows of the two figures standing together made for a breathtaking view.

Shen Yi gazed at the green pool and softly recited,

"The moon in the water is the moon in the sky."

Shu Yunyi’s bright eyes met his as she added,

"And the person before me is the one in my heart."

...

Back at the hotel, Shen Yi stepped out of the bathroom, drying his hair with a towel.

Shu Yunyi was sitting intently at the computer, working on something.

He walked over and saw that she was editing the videos and photos they had taken during their trip, organizing them into categories.

Shen Yi leaned against her soft body, resting his chin on her head as he said,

"You’re even adding background music to the clips?"

Shu Yunyi tilted her head back, nuzzling against Shen Yi’s chest, and replied matter-of-factly,

"Of course! This is so meaningful. I want to preserve everything properly so we can look back on it when we’re old."

Shen Yi chuckled, finding it endearing, and let her continue,

"Alright, take your time. If you don’t finish tonight, you can always work on it tomorrow."

"Mm, I’m almost done," Shu Yunyi nodded, her hands still busy.

A short while later, she closed the laptop and stood up, stretching her arms.

She turned to see Shen Yi sitting on the bed, fiddling with his phone. A mischievous glint appeared in her eyes, and she took a few running steps before leaping toward him.

"Woo, here I come~"

Shen Yi, startled, quickly dropped his phone to avoid hitting her and caught her in his arms.

Her bathrobe came undone, and Shu Yunyi’s body sprawled against him like a soft loaf of bread, her skin smelling faintly of soap.

The robe slipped, revealing a glimpse of her figure, but she didn’t seem to care. She wrapped her arms around Shen Yi’s neck and whispered in his ear with a giggle,

"Hehe, were you getting impatient?"

Her mature body reminded him of a fruit-laden branch, trembling and ready to fall.

Having been together for so long, Shen Yi wasn’t exactly impatient, but Shu Yunyi’s voluptuous figure still captivated him.

Holding her warm waist, Shen Yi teased,

"I wonder who’s really the impatient one here."

Shu Yunyi refused to admit it was her. She sat up, pulling off the shower cap from her head and tossing it to the floor.

Her silky hair cascaded down, and even this simple motion carried an alluring charm.

She grabbed the collar of Shen Yi’s bathrobe, her face serious as she said,

"Stop laughing. Be serious. It’s time for class."

Then she leaned down, untied the belt of his bathrobe, and whispered in a sultry voice,

"Don’t move!"

"Let Teacher check how well you’ve completed your homework."