Chapter 41: Dawdling

The subway wasn't crowded in the villa area. Liu Chengxu brushed her hair behind her ears, took out the necklace, and put it around Su Zhiluo's neck. It was a little cool, so she held it until it warmed up before putting it inside Su Zhiluo's collar.

This time, she also bought a gold necklace with a diamond pendant in the middle, which was more expensive than the previous one. Su Zhiluo used her phone to look at it, and Liu Chengxu leaned over. Su Zhiluo stretched her hand forward and took several photos until there were more people around before she pulled it back.

Su Zhiluo placed her hand on the back of her hand, squeezed it, and then put it in her pocket, playing with her thumb.

In the north, few people use umbrellas on snowy days; at most, they wear hats to keep warm. They walked side by side on the snow-covered street, surrounded by hurried passersby. Su Zhiluo felt the chill seep into her bones, so she pulled Liu Chengxu into a shopping mall to choose a scarf.

Liu Chengxu took a fancy to a red cashmere scarf and insisted on wearing it with Su Zhiluo. Their breaths were almost touching. It was a pity the scarf wasn't long enough, otherwise she really wanted to just stick to her and walk out like that.

In the end, Su Zhiluo chose a plaid scarf, while Liu Chengxu wore the red scarf. Su Zhiluo bought her a string of fruit gourds coated with rock sugar.

The first bite, Liu Chengxu always brought to Su Zhiluo's lips first.

Su Zhiluo said, "Strawberries are delicious."

Liu Chengxu went to the fruit shop and picked out strawberries and cherries. While she was choosing, Su Zhiluo secretly bought movie tickets. When Liu Chengxu came out with the fruit box, Su Zhiluo pretended to say that she had bought movie tickets. Seeing Liu Chengxu happy made her feel sweet inside too.

They sat side by side in the darkness, their hands naturally clasped, and whispered about the plot.

When the event ended, the city was already covered with a light snow. Liu Chengxu put a cup of hot milk tea into Su Zhiluo's palm to warm her hands, while he looked down at his phone. Su Zhiluo glanced at him curiously.

Liu Chengxu was chatting enthusiastically in the group, the screen filled with "my sister-in-law, my sister-in-law," and the dim light from the screen made his smiling eyes shine even brighter.

Liu Chengxu: [Happiness, I feel loved by my sister-in-law, loved, loved so much.]

Meng Zhenyue: [Sigh.]

Liu Chengxu: [What's wrong? Want your stepdaughter to show you some love?]

Cha Baomei: [Sigh.]

Liu Chengxu: [What are you complaining about now?]

Cha Baomei: [Haven't you noticed? I'm an only child, I feel completely out of place with you guys.]

Liu Chengxu: [Has your sister come back yet?]

Cha Baomei: [You guys are all right next to me. I never noticed how weird you were when we were in school.]

[@MengZhenyue, you seemed perfectly normal in college, why did you become so strange later on?]

Meng Zhenyue: [I am indeed perfectly normal.]

Su Zhiluo asked, "Your friend hasn't contacted his family yet, has he?"

Liu Chengxu said, "Well, she lost contact with her family. It was during her sophomore year of college. Her mother had a second child and needed surgery or something, so she came to her asking for money. After that, she stopped contacting them much."

Su Zhiluo was surprised: "She's only a sophomore, and you're already asking her for money?"

"Yes, she gave it to her, saying it was a severance payment and that she wouldn't feel sorry for her mother anymore."

It sounds really upsetting.

Su Zhiluo said, "Let them come over for dinner during the New Year. It'll be boring for just the two of us."

"OK."

Su Zhiluo was quite curious about Meng Zhenyue and her stepdaughter.

*

Liu Chengxu was busy with work until a few days before the Lunar New Year. Su Zhiluo accompanied her every time, bringing her meals and warming her hands to keep her warm.

Su Zhiluo was quite reserved. Liu Chengxu told everyone that this was his girlfriend, but of course, the words hadn't reached Su Zhiluo's ears yet.

Liu Chengxu could sense the change in his sister-in-law. She would take the initiative to hold her hand. The first few times, she would make excuses and stare at him for a while before daring to reach out. Liu Chengxu pretended not to know and waited for her to get ready.

Because they were inviting people over for dinner, Su Zhiluo and Liu Chengxu bought a lot of New Year's goods and cleaned the house thoroughly, sweeping away cobwebs and wiping the windows, all while wearing gloves. Then they went to put up the Spring Festival couplets.

Su Zhiluo thought that the little girl was coming, so she specially went to buy a cake.

That evening, the two of them finally prepared the dishes they were going to cook.

Liu Cheng asked, "Isn't Chang Ruyin coming?"

Seeing her puzzled look, Su Zhiluo explained, "They've both met each other's parents, and their families agree to them being together. Chang Ruyin must be spending the New Year at her parents' house."

Liu Cheng remarked, "The development has been quite rapid."

Su Zhilu thought to herself: It's not that fast, they've been dating for five years now.

On New Year's Eve, the two of them snuggled in bed watching the Spring Festival Gala. Liu Chengxu was a restless sleeper, always trying to slip his hand under Su Zhiluo's clothes. Su Zhiluo had been hurt by his rubbing for the past few days, and when she pushed him away, he would come back and cling to her, and the two of them would end up rubbing against each other.

There are far fewer residents in this area than before, and with the ban on setting off firecrackers, it's exceptionally quiet at night. Liu Chengxu didn't intend to linger for too long; after kissing her for a while, he let Su Zhiluo sit on his waist and let her slowly rub against him.

Who knew that some adults would bring their children here to secretly set off firecrackers in the middle of the night. Su Zhiluo was so startled that she trembled slightly, resting her chin on her shoulder and whispering, "Why don't we go to sleep first... there are people outside."

That trembling plea only made it harder for him to control himself. As if possessed, Liu Chengxu gently pressed his fingertips to her lips.

This sudden action surprised even Liu Chengxu herself, and she nervously observed Su Zhiluo's reaction. Su Zhiluo did not resist; instead, she gently took her fingertip into her mouth.

Liu Chengxu's fingertips went numb. She gently stroked the other person's tongue with two fingers, teasing it, and said in a low, husky voice, "Sister-in-law, bite me."

This title always evoked a secret pleasure, yet it also kept her somewhat sober, so Su Zhiluo didn't follow it. Liu Chengxu then cautiously changed his address: "Sister... bite me."

Su Zhiluo trembled slightly, her face flushed, and she bit her finger. Liu Chengxu was immediately overcome with passion, his fingertips lingering in her warm mouth, quickly pushing them both to the peak of pleasure.

Su Zhiluo lay on top of her, panting.

The firecrackers outside startled Su Zhiluo awake from her drowsiness.

She quickly regained her senses, propped herself up on her hands, looked down at Liu Chengxu, and said, "What were you doing just now?"

Liu Chengxu gave an irrelevant answer: "Call me sister, what's wrong with that...that's what everyone calls me outside."

"No, I didn't mean that. I meant you put your finger in my mouth..." As she spoke, the heat that had just subsided on Su Zhiluo's face returned. She glared angrily at Liu Chengxu, her face flushed.

Liu Chengxu said, "Let's try some new tricks."

Su Zhiluo was speechless for a moment. She placed her finger on Liu Chengxu's lips and said, "Lick it for me, and see how it feels..."

Liu Chengxu opened his mouth, first licking her fingertips, then starting from her palm, and biting her fingertips. Su Zhiluo was startled and tried to pull away, but he wouldn't let her, "You..."

Liu Chengxu felt no shame and even teased Su Zhiluo with the tip of his tongue, causing her body to go numb and collapse beside him.

Liu Chengxu said, "Right? I told you, I couldn't control myself."

Su Zhilu remained silent.

Liu Chengxu whispered in her ear, "Do you want to keep playing with me? I'm very fun."

The sound of firecrackers outside started again, startling Su Zhiluo. She spoke in a low voice, which made Liu Chengxu want to continue.

I really want to go and yell at those bastards who set off firecrackers outside.

Su Zhiluo pursed her lips, a smile on her face, and reached out to pinch Liu Chengxu's leg.

"I'll help you."

*

Fireworks outside the window continued intermittently until late at night. Liu Chengxu nestled in Su Zhiluo's arms, receiving several gentle kisses, all meant to lull her to sleep. However, she became even more excited and tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

A small lamp was kept on in the house all night, which was said to be a custom from my hometown, considered auspicious.

During the most financially strained years, on winter nights, Liu Chengxu would break off the glow sticks from lollipops and stick them in a pen holder. The faint green light illuminated their cramped rented room, becoming a ray of light in their darkness.

As Su Zhiluo once said: "If New Year's Eve is still pitch black, it feels like there's no hope for the future."

Su Zhiluo thought: Liu Chengxu's arrival in her life was a rare and wonderful event.

Su Zhiluo hugged him even tighter.

With guests coming over, Su Zhiluo got up early to cook. Liu Chengxu regretted letting Meng Zhenyue come for dinner, so she got up too.

The chicken was stewed last night, but the four of us couldn't eat much. Su Zhiluo also stir-fried sausage and beef, as well as garlic sprouts, cowpeas, and braised pork with potatoes. She heard that her stepdaughter liked potatoes.

Liu Chengxu was quite skilled at cooking fish, so Su Zhiluo put the fish in a warm pan after she finished cooking and asked her to fry three crucian carp with chopped chili peppers.

With everything prepared, Liu Chengxu took off his apron, hugged her, and said to her affectionately, "Do you want to go take a nap?"

"No need," Su Zhiluo said. "I'm not that sleepy."

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Meng Zhenyue came in with her stepdaughter. Su Zhiluo quickly pushed Liu Chengxu away, telling her to be serious.

The door opened, and Su Zhiluo was startled when she saw who it was.

Meng Zhenyue's stepdaughter is quite old, looking about 18 or 19 years old. She even reached out to hook Meng Zhenyue's hand and called her, "Mommy."

Su Zhiluo was shocked. Oh no, Meng Zhenyue was going to be eaten.

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[Food][Food] Dinner's ready!

This twisted love will give my sister-in-law a real shock!