Chapter 63 Entangled

Chapter Sixty-Three Entangled

The snow outside the window was falling heavier and heavier. Outside it was a world of ice and snow, but inside it was warm and cozy. Zhou Yunqi held her in his arms, looking at her rosy cheeks. He couldn't resist and ran his fingers over her soft belly, finally placing them on her lips for her to bite.

He chuckled and said, "You're biting your nails so fast and so tightly, how hungry are you?"

That's what they're talking about on the surface, but that's not actually the case.

She twisted her waist and groaned, then bit down hard, leaving teeth marks.

He scoffed, "As expected, the little brat is heartless; no matter how you feed him, he'll never be docile."

Susu continued to twist her waist, trying to squeeze him.

He smiled.

She tilted her head back for a kiss, and Zhou Yunqi captured her lips, kissing them smoothly...

Later, he held Susu against the window. Because of the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors, a layer of fog formed on the glass window, and the light was dim. Even without drawing the curtains, nothing could be seen.

However, when her back was pressed against the window, if someone outside were to look closely, they could see a white object on the glass window—that was her smooth, white back.

In front of her was the scorching hot Zhou Yunqi, and behind her was the cold glass.

The glass was not stable; it wobbled at the slightest touch.

Although it was really exciting, Lin Su finally understood why he liked to kiss her by the window.

The sky had clearly darkened, but the light in Susu's eyes grew even brighter.

Like snow, dazzlingly white.

Before leaving, Lin Su casually reached out and wiped away the condensation on the glass with her palm, revealing the snowy scenery outside. Many houses had already turned on their lights.

The two returned to bed, drenched in sweat, barely able to breathe.

The man wrapped her in a small blanket, held her, and looked out at the snow.

After a long silence, he suddenly said, "In these past hundred days, not a single day has gone by that I haven't thought of you."

Lin Su stirred and stared at him in a daze.

Thanks to the implementation of the household contract responsibility system, sugar mill output is higher this year than last year. Many confectionery, food, and beverage factories are under construction and development, increasing market demand for white sugar and creating a supply shortage, naturally driving up prices. Sugar mills are making more profit, which is better for repaying bank loans.

“Maybe I can come back a little earlier than planned.” The man’s calloused fingers touched her cheek. “We won’t be separated for long.”

Lin Su was speechless for a moment.

Seeing that her expression was off, Zhou Yunqi asked, "What's wrong?"

Lin Su paused for a moment, then said, "It's nothing, I'm just a little hungry."

He patiently asked, "Even after all this, what are you still hiding from me?"

Lin Su said softly, "I might apply for a government-funded scholarship to study abroad."

Zhou Yunqi paused slightly, then quickly asked calmly, "How long will it take?"

"It usually takes two years."

He nodded: "Isn't this fine? Why were you hiding it from me?"

Lin Su said, "I didn't mean to hide anything. My counselor only told me after the final exams. I was planning to tell you when you came back." Her clear yet aggrieved eyes looked at him sincerely, "But I haven't decided whether to sign up or not, and even if I do, I might not be selected."

He stroked her hair: "If you have the opportunity to go, of course you should try to go. It's not like you're not coming back, unless you don't come back."

Lin Su immediately replied, "Of course I'll come back."

He scoffed, "Then that's settled. Where do you go to study abroad?"

"USA."

He nodded: "What a coincidence! Mr. Li and his family all came back from the United States. Although it sounds far away, it's actually not that far."

Although she was certain he supported her, Lin Su still felt a little sad. She wrapped her arms around his neck, rested her head on his shoulder, and didn't say anything more.

After cuddling together for a long time, the two finally got out of bed.

...

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner, but they haven't bought any New Year's goods yet. So these past two days, Lin Su has been dragging Zhou Yunqi to buy New Year's goods and cleaning the house inside and out, and even wiping the windows until they are sparkling clean.

Xu Yaodong did not return to Beijing, so Lin Su and Zhou Yunqi went to the Xu family home and brought them some things.

The festive atmosphere in the alley was even stronger. Lin Su, holding Zhou Yunqi's hand, saw someone selling candied hawthorns and bought a skewer to try. She then said that it would be great if they had straw sticks at home, so they could buy a few skewers, stick them in the straw, and stand them in the corner of the house, which would really add to the festive atmosphere.

Zhou Yunqi smiled and said that was true. Later, at the farmers' market near the community, he met another vendor selling candied hawthorns and bought the candied hawthorns and sticks together.

Lin Su was astonished and exclaimed, "So much! Can we finish it all?"

"Are you worried about not being able to finish them? When you get back, give each child a skewer. Keep the remaining skewers at home, and pick one if you want some."

“But…” Lin Su hesitated, “If we turn on the heating, won’t everything break?”

Zhou Yunqi was speechless for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Stand by the window in the entryway and leave a crack for it to air out."

Lin Su smiled and said, "Okay."

The two of them foolishly carried the candied hawthorns back to the community. Downstairs, Lin Su distributed the candied hawthorns to some children and took the rest home.

After setting everything up, you can see a tree full of bright red candied hawthorns as soon as you open the door. Lin Su smiled and said, "The festive atmosphere of the New Year is just around the corner."

Zhou Yunqi shook his head slightly, then suddenly asked, "Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, do you want to go home for New Year's Eve dinner?"

"Maybe. I promised Lin Xin I'd go home for Chinese New Year dinner." Lin Su then asked, "Are you going to your uncle's house for the New Year's reunion?"

He thought for a moment and said, "How about this, we'll cook our own New Year's Eve dinners at noon, and then go home separately in the afternoon. My uncle's family usually starts their New Year's Eve dinner at five o'clock, and I can pick you up from the family compound around six-thirty."

Lin Su said, "No need to pick me up, what if I eat earlier than you?"

"Alright." He stroked her hair.

...

On the afternoon of New Year's Eve, Lin Su returned to the family compound.

In the family compound, children gathered together to play with firecrackers and fireworks, and had a great time "fighting" with toy machine guns. The aroma of food filled the air, and Lin Su also saw her stepmother's family, whom she hadn't seen for a long time.

Perhaps due to the curse of the four-character phrase "it's almost Chinese New Year," the family seemed quite harmonious. When Lin Su returned home, her stepbrother's wife was helping out in the communal kitchen, and her stepsister had also returned, but she came alone, without the man.

Lin Su managed to exchange a few polite words before deciding to leave after finishing her meal.

It was only during a meal that Lin Su realized what a war at the dinner table was like.

The reason was simple: the stepmother seemed to be trying to please Lin Su, constantly calling her "Susu, Susu" and saying that her getting into Peking University had brought honor to everyone in the compound. During the meal, the stepmother enthusiastically served her food, but Lin Su couldn't stand it and said, "Don't serve me, I can serve myself."

My stepsister seemed to be upset about something, and said sarcastically, "You're complaining even though I put food on your plate?"

Lin Su was about to reply when her stepmother said, "Can't you speak properly? This is your sister."

The stepsister snorted indignantly.

The sister-in-law chimed in, "Xin Juan really needs to change her temper."

The stepsister retorted, "What's there to change? You two are the ones who should be changing the most. You two have practically emptied our house."

My sister-in-law is not one to be trifled with either. She retorted, "What kind of talk is that? Who moved out completely? You're the one who really moved out when you move in with someone."

“I’m not as wicked as you. You always come here asking for money or things, but I’ve never asked for anything.”

"What do I want? Explain yourself!"

The stepmother slammed her hand on the table, causing the chopsticks to fall to the floor: "Quiet down, all of you! Do you have to start a fight during the New Year so people can laugh at you?"

In the silence of the room, Lin Su ate a couple of bites, put down her bowl and chopsticks, and said, "I'm finished eating. Xinxin, didn't you want to buy firecrackers? I'll take you to buy some."

Seeing this, Lin Xin put down his bowl and went out with her.

After chatting for a while on the street, Lin Su learned that her sister-in-law and stepsister had a fight that morning. The two didn't get along and always argued whenever they met.

Lin Su now listens to these trivial matters as if they were gossip.

She bought some things for Lin Xin and gave him a New Year's gift.

Just as she was about to leave, she saw her stepmother coming to find her.

The stepmother smiled awkwardly and sent Xinxin away.

Lin Su felt a sense of unease, sensing that her stepmother wanted to talk to her about something, but she had no intention of listening to any of it, so she simply said, "I'm going back now."

Deng Jinfeng said, "Don't rush, I have a few words to say to you."

Lin Su: "Tell me your story quickly, or there might not be any buses left if we go too late."

Deng Jinfeng sighed: "Susu, if you have time, bring your boyfriend home to meet us."

Lin Su smiled at her: "I didn't plan to bring him to meet you. Whether he works or gets married in the future is my own business and has nothing to do with you. The reason I came back is because I promised Xinxin that I would come back for dinner during the Chinese New Year. I still remember those things from the past. I haven't forgotten them or let them go. If you feel indebted to me, then raise Xinxin well..."

Lin Su spoke for a long time, leaving Deng Jinfeng completely stunned.

Finally, Lin Su smiled and said, "Alright, I'll be going now."

Sitting on the bus, Lin Su reviewed her words and thought it should be clear by now.

After getting off the bus, Zhou Yunqi came to greet her from the entrance of the residential area and said, "You're even distracted while walking. Why aren't you paying attention to where you're going?"

Lin Su looked up at him in a daze.

"I got home before you and waited for you at the door. What's wrong?"

As dusk approached, Lin Su, disregarding whether anyone was watching, pounced on him.

"Were you bullied?"

"No, I've explained it to my stepmother."

"How did you explain it?"

Lin Su pressed her ear against his chest and said, "I said that when the conditions are right, I will move out of her household registration and leave their family."

Zhou Yunqi smiled and patted her head: "Of course you have to move out and join my household registration, so you'll be on the same household register as me."

Lin Su couldn't help but laugh: "I haven't even put on the ring yet, and you're already so impatient."

His voice was gentle and calm: "It's alright, I'll wait patiently, and the day will come when you can wear it."

Lin Su didn't say anything more. Fireworks and firecrackers continued to sound all around. Zhou Yunqi dragged her back home.

Soon after, Lin Su seemed to understand something: why the birth rate was so high in this era. Besides the idea that more children meant more labor, another reason was that there was really nothing to do at night. Even if there was a TV, there weren't many programs to watch, let alone computers, mobile phones, or games... The two of them lay in bed and could only do *that*.

At that moment, the man leaned against the headboard, looking at her chubby cheeks, like a greedy hamster, and his heart sank.

This girl is really beautiful and cute no matter how you look at her.

She's so cute, I just want to tease her mercilessly.

So he patted the back of her head, letting her experience more.

She was initially somewhat resistant, and the two of them were locked in a power struggle, but once the man made up his mind and used brute force, she was completely powerless to resist.

Lin Su's throat tightened, and tears welled up in her eyes.

But they were no match for him and in the end they could only choose to submit.

She acted like a good student, applying what she had learned from previous clips, and lightly licked with her tongue.

The man's eyes were dark and brooding. For a moment, he uttered a low, hoarse voice, calling her name: "Susu—"

Lin Su glanced at him absentmindedly and saw that he was tilting his head back, breathing heavily, his Adam's apple was very prominent, and his face seemed to be showing extreme pleasure.

He had witnessed her flushed cheeks and misty eyes many times, but she had rarely seen him.

Sometimes, when you get too familiar with someone, you forget how handsome they are.

When she came to her senses, Lin Su's head was firmly held in his hand.

He wouldn't let her give in.

We cannot give up halfway like last time.

He wanted her to truly experience it.

Just then, fireworks rose into the air and exploded with a bang, scattering sparks everywhere.

The crackling of firecrackers heralds the arrival of a new year.

In an inconspicuous little house in the capital, Susu and her man were passionately entwined.

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