The Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character Alpha Decides to Go On Strike (GL) - Chapter 25.1

The honeymoon ended, and Su Li and Shen Mo successfully returned by plane.

The night they landed, the two moved into their brand-new marital home. Exhausted from the journey, they fell asleep in each other’s arms without much tidying up.

“Di di di, di di di—”

The familiar alarm clock sound woke Su Li in a daze.

She frowned, not even opening her eyes, and reached out blindly for the nightstand, wanting to turn off the sound that was disturbing her sweet sleep.

Unfortunately, since this was her first time sleeping in this room, turning off the alarm was not a smooth process.

Just as Su Li couldn’t bear it anymore and was about to get up, the “di di di” sound vanished into thin air.

Quietness returned to her ears, and the woman on the bed adjusted her posture contentedly, ready to continue sleeping soundly. But the next moment, a soft palm rested on her cheek, and Su Li heard a familiar call.

“Su Li?” Shen Mo leaned close to her. “Wake up, it’s time to get up.”

“Mmm…” Su Li opened her eyes.

What greeted her was Shen Mo’s cool and stunning face. Even though the morning light outside the window had just begun to rise, she was already impeccably dressed and standing in the room, elegant as if ready for a large-scale international conference at any moment.

In contrast, Su Li, her partner, was still draped in wrinkled pajamas, looking lazy and casual.

“Morning,” she subconsciously greeted.

“It’s not early,” Shen Mo stood up, glanced at her watch, and reminded, “Auntie has prepared breakfast. You have 10 minutes to wash up… Mmm?!”

Before she could finish, her body tilted, and Su Li pulled her back onto the bed.

“President Shen…” Su Li rolled over, neatly pinning the person beneath her, and looked at her with a knowing smile. “Is that how you talk to me?”

Her finger gently traced Shen Mo’s cheek: “Why so serious and businesslike?”

Shen Mo blinked innocently: “Is there a problem?”

“Pfft.” Su Li burst out laughing instantly, amused by her innocent expression.

She stretched languidly, thought for a moment, and bartered: “Is time that urgent? Can we sleep for another ten minutes?”

Shen Mo pursed her lips slightly, her frown clearly showing she was seriously considering the request.

Two seconds later, she conceded with a nod: “Okay.”

“Good girl.” Su Li gave her a peck on the lips, hugged her, and closed her eyes in a cheerful mood.

Shen Mo nudged her arm, protesting softly: “You let me go first.”

She wasn’t sleepy and was currently pinned down by Su Li’s hands and feet, unable to move or do anything.

“Don’t wanna…” Su Li rubbed against her delicate skin. “President Shen, sleep with me.”

“Why do you call me President Shen?” Shen Mo was puzzled.

She couldn’t figure out the question, but her cheeks honestly flushed at the overly formal address.

Su Li opened her eyes and saw this beautiful scene, and the calm sea of her heart instantly rippled.

She leaned into Shen Mo’s neck: “Did you spray perfume? Why do you smell so nice this early?”

“No…” Shen Mo confessed. “I haven’t had a chance yet.”

“Why did you get up so early?” Su Li grumbled again.

She picked up a strand of Shen Mo’s long hair by her temple with her finger, winding it up in circles: “If I had known you were so energetic, I shouldn’t have let you off easily last night.”

She said this very softly, and Shen Mo didn’t hear clearly: “What?”

“Nothing.” Su Li smiled comfortably.

Seeing her tired eyes, Shen Mo softened her voice: “Didn’t you sleep well last night?”

“Mmm.” Su Li thought for a moment and shook her head. “I slept very well.”

She wrapped her arms around Shen Mo’s waist, whispering with a smile: “When I opened my eyes and saw you just now, it felt a little unreal.”

“If you slept well, why can’t you get up?” Shen Mo innocently tucked the stray hair behind her ear.

“Hasn’t President Shen ever indulged in lying in bed?” Su Li countered. “It’s one thing for the time to be up, and another thing not wanting to get up.”

“Lying in bed?” Shen Mo shook her head. “No.”

Su Li looked at her with her head tilted.

“I remember, you woke up very early every day during the honeymoon, didn’t you?”

At that time, there was no work, and Su Li woke up naturally around nine o’clock every day, never being woken up by Shen Mo, so she hadn’t paid special attention to it.

Thinking about it now, she realized that Shen Mo was always a person of extreme self-discipline.

Shen Mo pursed her lips, turning her eyes away, afraid to meet hers: “…Not entirely.”

Su Li raised an eyebrow: “Hmm?”

Before she could question further, Shen Mo coughed: “Later on those days, there was one time I didn’t wake up on time. And another time, I woke up on time but went back to sleep for two more hours…”

Her embarrassed look was genuinely adorable, forming a strong contrast with her cool demeanor.

After taking about two seconds to realize, Su Li couldn’t help but smile: “Hehe.”

She remembered those things; they were all her doing.

Shen Mo’s hand found her cheek, gently stroking it with affection.

“Did you brush your teeth?” Su Li squinted to confirm.

“Mhm,” Shen Mo nodded.

Su Li rubbed her lips a little regretfully.

The time was about right; it was indeed time to get up and wash up.

She propped herself up, hovering over Shen Mo, trapping her like a cage.

Shen Mo looked at her in confusion but was surprisingly obedient, showing no signs of struggling.

“Want to get out?” Su Li grinned with a villainous look, threatening wickedly, “That depends on whether President Shen can satisfy me.”

Shen Mo’s bright, starry eyes reflected her image. She seemed to ponder for a moment, then looked up, and a kiss landed on Su Li’s lips.

The next second, President Shen asked in the most serious tone possible: “Is this satisfactory?”

Su Li was stunned on the spot.

She did intend for Shen Mo to trade kisses for her freedom, but before she could even say the harsh words, Shen Mo had already kissed her on her own.

Coupled with Shen Mo’s tone, she felt a sense of frustration, as if her attempt to tease had backfired, and she had been completely handled by Shen Mo instead.

“Of course not!” Su Li puffed out her cheeks.

She took a deep breath and turned her head, offering her left cheek: “Why only kiss one side? This side needs one too.”

Shen Mo cupped her face and kissed her left cheek as requested.

Su Li felt a little impatient and licked her lower lip with her tongue.

Shen Mo looked at the glistening moisture on her lips: “…Here, do you want one?”

Su Li gasped.

A fierce battle raged in her heart. Perhaps because her mind was clear in the morning, the little angel finally defeated the little devil: “I haven’t brushed my teeth yet…”

Shen Mo nodded: “Then we’ll make up for it after you brush?”

Heat rushed up, and Su Li’s face turned red instantly.

She practically leaped out of bed and rushed into the adjacent bathroom, saying as she ran: “Wait for me! I’ll be quick!”

Only when she saw herself in the mirror, with toothpaste foam in her mouth and a blush on her face, did Su Li realize belatedly: Damn it, she had been completely played by Shen Mo, and once she took the bait, she lost her direction.

She was the one trying to tease/play with Shen Mo, so how did she end up being the one hooked?!

Shen Mo walked in, leaning against the doorframe, watching her.

“Hmm?” Su Li looked at her questioningly, asking with her eyes what she was doing.

Shen Mo looked away, asking naturally in return: “…Didn’t you ask me to wait for you?”

“Boom-boom, boom-boom—”

At this moment, in the quiet room, Su Li heard her heart beating violently.

She suddenly realized that no one was hooking anyone; the seemingly elegant and proper Shen Mo was also anticipating their morning kiss.

Thinking of this, Su Li sped up, quickly rinsed her mouth, and spat out the foam.

Then, she led Shen Mo back to the bedroom, pulled open the curtains, and under the warm morning light, leaned down and touched the corner of Shen Mo’s mouth: “Shen Mo, good morning.”

Shen Mo’s gaze was fixed on her bright red lips: “…Good morning.”

Su Li smiled faintly.

They were very close, and she could clearly see the desire in Shen Mo’s eyes—a yearning for her lover, identical to her own.

So, she didn’t wait any longer, cupped Shen Mo’s face, and kissed her seriously.

Unlike the previous brief pecks, this kiss was gentle, lingering, and full of affection. She felt Shen Mo’s soft lips and tongue, and freely tasted the richness in her mouth.

After the kiss, both were a little breathless. Shen Mo leaned against her, blushing, clinging to her neck with affection.

“Cough.” Su Li impatiently loosened her collar. “Let’s go, time for breakfast.”

A faint scent of white musk lingered around her nose. She was afraid that if they stayed in the bedroom any longer, neither of them would make it to work today.

Shen Mo simply nodded: “Mhm.”

After a quick meal, Su Li drove Shen Mo to work.

This was her first time doing this. As she parked the car below the newly built S.G office building, she watched the coming and going elite professionals with interest.

“Will you be working in City A from now on?”

“Yes,” Shen Mo said. “S.G’s most important future project is the new technology industry in cooperation with Su’s. I plan to make this the new headquarters.”

“Barring any accidents, I’ll be working here for the next three years.”

“That’s good, it’s very close to our home and Su’s.” Su Li smiled and asked again, “What time do you get off work tonight? I’ll come pick you up in advance.”

Shen Mo blinked.

Su Li turned her head to look at her: “What’s wrong?”

“Off work…” Shen Mo thought for a moment. “12 a.m.”

“What?” Su Li was dumbfounded. “Are you talking about 12 noon or 12 midnight?”

Shen Mo said matter-of-factly: “Of course, 12 midnight.”

“You get off work at 12 midnight?!” Su Li nearly jumped out of the driver’s seat.

She was utterly incredulous: “President Shen, are you kidding me?”

Shen Mo narrowed her eyes: “If I’m not traveling for business, I’m used to continuing to work before going to bed every day.”

“…” Su Li finally understood why she could control the entire S.G at such a young age. Shen Mo, sitting next to her, was a true embodiment of the phrase, “People who are better than you are also tens of thousands of times more hardworking.”

Shen Mo: “What’s wrong?”

“President Shen, please don’t overwork yourself QAQ,” Su Li said with a wry smile. “Except for times when we’re genuinely busy, everyone in our company leaves on time!”

Working before going to bed, what kind of robot schedule is this!!!

Shen Mo: “Then…”

“I get off work at six every day, and after tidying up, I can be here by half-past six!” Su Li quickly interjected, not giving her a chance to negotiate. “So, please wait for me downstairs at six-thirty tonight, okay?”

Shen Mo hesitated for a moment: “If so, I’ll have to reorganize a lot of my work schedule.”

Su Li knew this was putting her in a difficult position: “So…”

But the next moment, Shen Mo nodded in agreement: “Okay.”

“Hmm?” Su Li’s eyes widened.

“I said, okay,” Shen Mo leaned closer to her and repeated very seriously.

Su Li reacted and smiled softly: “Thank you, President Shen.”

Shen Mo stared at her lips: “…You’re welcome.”

Their breaths mingled, and Su Li could feel her genuine, unconcealed desire.

Taking advantage of the one-way car window glass, she leaned in confidently and took Shen Mo’s lips.

Outside the car, passersby hurried in and out of the skyscraper, unaware that two reluctant lovers in the SUV by the roadside were practicing their most ordinary daily separation.

Not wanting to affect Shen Mo’s state, Su Li kept the kiss very restrained. When she pulled back, Shen Mo even looked a little regretful.

“That’s enough,” Su Li said goodbye in a gentle voice. “President Shen, see you at six-thirty tonight.”

“…” Shen Mo didn’t get out of the car immediately.

She sat in the passenger seat, circling Su Li’s wrist with one hand: “Su Li…”

“Yes?”

Shen Mo closed her eyes and slowly let out a breath.

When she opened her eyes again, her gaze had regained its clarity, and she responded softly: “See you tonight.”

With that, she opened the door and got out of the car.

Below the S.G building, employees coming and going greeted her voluntarily.

“Good day, President Shen.”

“Good morning, President Shen.”

“…”

Shen Mo nodded a simple response, lowered her head, and waved at Su Li through the half-open window: “Drive safely.”

This was the first time Su Li realized that even a brief separation could be so hard to endure.

She unbuckled her seatbelt, moved to the passenger seat, and beckoned Shen Mo with a finger.

When Shen Mo leaned over, she lightly kissed the other’s lips.

Before Shen Mo could react, she quickly sat back, buckled her seatbelt, and started the car.

“Have a good day at work.”

Shen Mo covered the spot she had just been kissed, smiling brightly: “Have a good day at work.”

The next second, Su Li gritted her teeth and stepped on the accelerator. The car slowly started and finally drove out of the plaza below the S.G building.

It took twenty minutes to reach Su’s. As soon as she got out of the car in the parking lot, Su Li’s phone vibrated.

Shen Mo sent a photo of her neat desk.

[The executive assistant’s desk has a photo of his partner.]

Combined with that impeccably clean desk, Su Li could almost guess the proud tone of the message.

She smiled and replied: [Our President Shen will have one too, once the honeymoon photos are developed.]