Chapter 18: Snow-white and light as cream, Liu Chengxu's lips were hot, almost melting instantly when he took them in his mouth.

Snow-white and light like cream, Liu Chengxu's lips were hot, and when he put them in his mouth, they almost melted instantly.

Those few words successfully made Su Zhiluo tremble. She covered her face with her hands and soon burst into tears.

Liu Chengxu looked at her with heartache, but never let go. When he looked up, his lips were still pressed tightly against hers. She gently placed her hand on the back of her sister-in-law's hand.

If you don't want to watch it, then don't watch it.

Su Zhiluo said it was better not to do this, but she raised her head and kissed Su Zhiluo's lips again, silencing her words. Not wanting to hear her sister-in-law's refusal, she kissed Su Zhiluo until she was silent. Liu Chengxu panted as he kissed along her skin.

Su Zhiluo's body trembled slightly. Had it started when her legs were cold that day? That was... far too early.

She was enveloped in suffocating despair, yet her body seemed already familiar with such touches, trembling uncontrollably under Liu Chengxu's teasing. When her kiss reached Su Zhiluo's sexy waist, Liu Chengxu cupped her waist with both hands and placed a kiss on her lower back.

All the summer heat seemed to converge here. The moment Liu Chengxu pressed his cheek against it, he felt the skin he touched was incredibly hot, and the air was filled with the fragrance of their bath.

Su Zhiluo always carefully selects her toiletries, but she always feels that Liu Chengxu is overly frugal and never spends money on these things.

This familiar fragrance, mingled with our body heat, transformed into the most alluring scent, silently spreading through the night.

Liu Chengxu's pink nails glistened with moisture.

Liu Chengxu knew her sister-in-law was afraid and struggling. She bent down and gently placed a kiss on the beautiful rose garden. The thorns were slightly messy, but the soft down was exceptionally docile, like a well-behaved cat.

With the lights off, many things were hard to see, but Liu Chengxu had excellent eyesight; she could clearly see Su Zhiluo's trembling.

She pushed the small item to her knees and reached for her backpack.

Hearing the soft sound of packaging being torn open, Su Zhiluo slightly raised her head and stared at her in shock. Liu Chengxu was tearing open the aluminum foil packaging when he noticed her gaze and paused slightly. The surprise in his eyes was too obvious; he was clearly seeing this for the first time as well.

A strange flutter rose in Liu Chengxu's heart; a kind of excitement from first exploration flowed through her veins. She carefully put it on and said in a trembling voice, "I'll wear it."

"What?" Su Zhiluo was shocked, her fear mixed with a bit of clarity.

Liu Chengxu lowered his head and kissed him again.

She knew her sister-in-law hated her, but she also knew her sister-in-law was happy.

The changes could be felt in her lips and tongue.

Su Zhiluo began to reject her approach, struggling and twisting her body in resistance. Liu Chengxu took a deep breath, controlling her movements.

Liu Chengxu understood her very well. Having spent so much time with her sister-in-law, she knew better than anyone how lonely her sister-in-law was. Her sister-in-law longed to be touched, so when she was drunk, she would ask Liu Chengxu to "eat" her.

On one occasion, she was even guided step by step by her sister-in-law.

She kissed him earnestly.

Liu Chengxu thought she could continue, and the two of them finally broke through the barrier. Su Zhilu patted her arm, and Liu Chengxu looked up at her. The next second, Su Zhilu slapped her hard across the face.

Su Zhiluo's chest heaved, tears welling in her eyes. "You...you wake up! I am...I am your sister-in-law."

Liu Chengxu looked at her.

She's my sister-in-law, but can't we do this?

Liu Chengxu bit her lip in pain, her aggrieved expression clearly visible even in the darkness. She sighed deeply, "...Is it just me who can't do it?"

Su Zhiluo hummed in agreement.

Liu Chengxu could have acted immediately and ignored it, but upon hearing the crying, she stopped. She clung to Su Zhiluo, tears silently streaming down her face. She was unwilling to accept it; Su Zhiluo clearly wanted it, yet always refused her…

Su Zhiluo was trembling. She almost, almost slept with her former lover's sister.

Liu Chengxu held her arm and said, "I'm sorry I won't hurt you."

Liu Chengxu turned to his side and lay down next to Su Zhiluo. He said, "Don't worry, I won't come over for any holidays anymore."

Su Zhiluo cried softly and did not respond to her words. Liu Chengxu looked at the ceiling and said, "It's really upsetting that you're avoiding me, whether intentionally or unintentionally."

Liu Chengxu turned to the side and hugged her waist again.

Su Zhiluo's voice was terribly hoarse, and she was clearly trembling, "We were together before..."

Liu Chengxu said softly, "I learned it secretly."

She chose to lie. If Su Zhiluo knew that most of her intimate actions stemmed from her guidance, Su Zhiluo would absolutely not be able to bear it.

Su Zhiluo was not upholding conventional chastity; she simply could not accept that the other party was her deceased wife's sister, the blood relative of the person she had once loved.

Thinking about all this, Liu Chengxu's heart ached so much it was almost numb; she couldn't feel her own heartbeat anymore. Su Zhiluo had even tried to accept other people and start a normal relationship, but why couldn't she do it herself?

She was left to bear all the consequences alone; she was on the verge of exploding, sobbing, "This isn't fair..."

Su Zhiluo didn't respond. She tried to get up, but Liu Chengxu reached out to hug her tightly, only to be pushed away. Su Zhiluo got up and knelt by the bed. The pink undershirt was still hanging on her knees, restricting her movements. She pulled it up haphazardly, barely covering one side of her thigh.

Liu Chengxu saw everything clearly, including her legs. She felt uncomfortable, and her sister-in-law must be feeling even worse, but Su Zhiluo stubbornly refused to let her touch her, so she couldn't help.

Liu Chengxu went to get a new one and delivered it over, just as she approached.

Su Zhiluo raised her hand and slapped her again.

With a sharp "snap," Su Zhiluo's wrist went numb. Liu Chengxu turned his head away in pain, and Su Zhiluo took the opportunity to struggle to get up. The cramped space left her nowhere to retreat, so she could only stagger back to the other side of the bed.

Just as Liu Chengxu propped herself up, Su Zhiluo kicked her again, this time right in the stomach. Liu Chengxu immediately curled up in pain, pressing her hands tightly against her lower abdomen.

Su Zhiluo was also startled by her own kick and instinctively wanted to go forward to check on her condition.

Liu Chengxu shouted, "Don't come any closer!"

Su Zhiluo stood frozen in place, only able to catch her breath. Only now, seeing what Liu Chengxu was holding in his hand, did she understand what Liu Chengxu was about to do.

Liu Chengxu hunched over, forced a smile despite the pain, and said, "I'll be fine after this."

She gasped for breath and said, "I won't die."

"Let me calm down."

Liu Chengxu lay down, clutching her stomach, her back to Su Zhiluo. She could still feel it; it was like a slut. Su Zhiluo's beating had given her a sense of reality, making the emptiness she had always felt tingle with excitement. She curled up, legs together, savoring the aftertaste.

Su Zhiluo wasn't much better off. She lay on her side on the bed, covering her face, all the weight seemingly pressing down on her thin back. Her body's reaction filled her with shame; the uncontrollable warmth felt like it was trying to wring her very soul out.

Dissatisfaction is like being on a stormy night.

Night enveloped everything, and they knew they shouldn't, yet they indulged in this forbidden state with a reproachful fascination.

They were like two wicked people, stealing forbidden pleasure amidst silent condemnation.

Fortunately, none of them had any religious beliefs, so they didn't have to worry about divine punishment.

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After that, she acted as if nothing had happened. She put the box that Liu Chengxu had opened back into her backpack and continued with her daily work in the shop.

Liu Chengxu still went for her morning run. She would eat out and then place the breakfast next to Su Zhiluo. Su Zhiluo's eyes were always red. She wanted to go and comfort her, but she knew that saying nothing was better than saying nothing. Not exposing the truth was the rule for their survival.

Those two slaps were so forceful that Liu Chengxu's face was swollen for three whole days, and her cheeks were still red when she returned home.

The night Liu Chengxu left, Su Zhiluo didn't sleep a wink. She lay silently, knowing that Liu Chengxu on the other side was also awake. Around one or two in the morning, Liu Chengxu suddenly sat up, slid to the floor, and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

Liu Chengxu may be a woman of her word in other matters, but when faced with desire, her self-control is almost non-existent.

At this moment, Su Zhiluo's trust in her had completely vanished.

After a brief kiss, Liu Chengxu tucked his long hair behind his ear, knelt by the bed, and leaned down again. Su Zhiluo kept her eyes closed, sinking deeper into the darkness as if drowning in a bottomless sea. Liu Chengxu cupped her face in his hands, his soft lips meeting hers in a long, tender kiss. The kiss lasted so long that Su Zhiluo's lips began to ache.

This time, the warm touch finally landed on her neck. Like a puppy, it licked her neck incessantly, trying to please her and beg her not to abandon it.

Fortunately, Su Zhiluo wore underwear to bed, otherwise it would have been a joke.

After Liu Chengxu finished kissing her, he went to get a tissue. Su Zhiluo initially didn't know what he was going to do, thinking he was going to wipe his mouth. Unexpectedly, Liu Chengxu took the tissue to her feet and wiped her mouth with it.

Su Zhiluo dared not move.

It looks exactly like... boiled in water.

Liu Chengxu was still holding wet wipes, and Su Zhiluo was in great agony.

After that, Su Zhiluo fell asleep.

That's why people say you fall asleep very quickly after masturbation.

Su Zhiluo's nerves, which had been tense for several days, finally relaxed, and she slept exceptionally soundly that night. When she woke up, it was already 9:30, and she found that Liu Chengxu had not only finished processing all the orders that had piled up from the previous night, but had even washed the sheets and duvet covers and hung them to dry on the windowsill. The empty bed board was neatly arranged with an air conditioner and a potted plant for catching insects.

The flight was at 3 PM, which Su Zhiluo had bought for her, and she was told to cancel the train ticket that took more than ten hours.

Su Zhiluo got up to prepare breakfast, only to find the kitchen already tidy. She stood there stunned, feeling a sense of emptiness and helplessness, and even began to feel afraid—afraid that she would not be used to life without Liu Chengxu.

When Liu Chengxu was around, she didn't have to worry about meals, laundry, or cleaning.

This feeling of being taken care of made Su Zhilu feel as if she were being pampered by a cold-faced, young, and domineering wife.

Su Zhilu scratched her head, thinking of telling Liu Chengxu not to do any orders today, but when she turned her head, she met Liu Chengxu's burning gaze.

never mind.

She didn't know what to say.

The online store has been doing very well for the past two days, mainly selling sun-protective clothing and short-sleeved T-shirts, with most deliveries going to various schools. Su Zhiluo originally wanted to sell some sun protection products as well, but unfortunately, she couldn't find a reliable source.

The entire morning passed in silence. During the lunch break, Su Zhiluo quietly packed the Guangzhou specialties she was to take back with her—chicken biscuits, wife cakes, and exquisitely packaged Cantonese dim sum. At exactly two o'clock, Liu Chengxu slung his backpack over his shoulder, carrying a bulging gift bag in his left hand. As he turned to close the door, he was surprised to find Su Zhiluo following him out.

Liu Chengxu hadn't expected Su Zhiluo to see her off. Her emotions, which she had managed to compose herself, instantly overwhelmed her. She hurriedly lowered her head to hide the tears welling up, trying her best not to let Su Zhiluo see them, as she didn't want to appear too childish.

Su Zhiluo took the bag from her hand naturally, just like before, and offered to help her with her backpack. Liu Chengxu pressed down on the shoulder strap: "This is heavy, I can do it myself."

Guangzhou was unbearably hot at the end of August. The scorching sun made the streets dazzling, and there were very few pedestrians on the road. Su Zhiluo hailed a taxi and headed straight for the airport.

The carriage was filled with the pungent smell of the driver's cheap cigarettes, mixed with the musty smell of the air conditioner, making it hardly a pleasant farewell experience.

They went inside, looked at the big screen, and then just found a chair to wait for their tickets to be checked.

No one spoke; Liu Chengxu fiddled with his fingers. Her phone screen lit up; Meng Zhenyue and Cha Baomei asked if she wanted a get-together. Both wanted to thank her; they had made some money at Su Zhiluo's shop and taken on several photography jobs.

Sitting there without saying a word, time passed quickly.

An announcement was made that it was time to go in and have our tickets checked.

Liu Chengxu went to pick up her bag from the ground and went through the first security check.

The airport was teeming with people. Su Zhiluo watched Liu Chengxu's retreating figure as he went through security, her lips moving slightly but no sound escaping her lips. Only when he was about to disappear into the crowd did she softly call out to him.

Liu Chengxu seemed not to have heard.

Just as Su Zhiluo sighed, the figure suddenly stopped.

Liu Chengxu turned around and put on that familiar cowboy hat. He was still wearing that Doraemon short-sleeved shirt, and his black backpack was bulging on his shoulder, just like when he arrived.

"Take care of yourself," Su Zhiluo said.

The sour taste rising in my throat prevented me from saying "Have a safe journey."

Liu Chengxu stepped onto the escalator, his figure slowly descending until he disappeared from sight.

Su Zhi stood in the terminal for a long time. Logically speaking, after those transgressions, she should have been angry. But a lingering concern lingered in her heart.

She recalled something she had read online: people who lack love will be moved to tears by even the smallest bit of warmth. Wasn't she the same? She craved Liu Cheng's meticulous care and reveled in those cherished moments.

It's not about love, just family is enough.

The flight information on the electronic screen had already been updated. Su Zhiluo slowly walked out of the airport, looked up, and could only hear the buzzing of takeoffs, but could not see the trajectory of the planes taking off.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, Su Zhiluo dragged her tired body home. She had left all the management of the online store to Meng Zhenyue and Cha Baomei, and she really had no heart to attend to it at the moment.

She sat down in front of the air conditioner and found a note next to her:

[Can be timed]

I plugged it in and tested it; a cool breeze blew in. My gaze inadvertently fell on the desk, where a sunflower and a picture frame had appeared.

It's a photo of them together on the banks of the Pearl River. At the time, she was only focused on avoiding the camera, but now, looking closely, Liu Chengxu in the photo has her eyes crinkled into crescents as she smiles, her pupils brimming with bright light.

Su Zhilu could tell that Liu Chengxu had deliberately left a photo frame so that she would remember her, think of her, and be intruded into her life.

Su Zhilu felt a pang of sadness, though she couldn't explain why.

She raised her hand to wipe away the tears that had unknowingly rolled down her cheeks, but new tears quickly blurred the smiling face in the photo.

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