Chapter 41 Isn't the supermarket going to castrate me?

Cheng Yi drove to a high-end organic food supermarket. Even during the peak hours of six or seven o'clock, there were hardly any people.

He pushed a cart and pulled Yuwu inside.

It must be said that Cheng Yi is indeed outstanding and dazzling. In the chaotic environment of a supermarket, his noble demeanor makes him a sight to behold wherever he stands.

Yu Wu pursed her lips, glanced at the tall man beside her, and suddenly realized that the two of them were really living together like this.

Shopping at the supermarket felt so real and down-to-earth. The way he carefully selected items with his brows furrowed was completely different from his usual aloof demeanor; he gave off a gentle, husbandly vibe.

—If Chengyi were her husband.

The moment the thought crossed her mind, Yu Wu felt a chill run down her spine and shook her head to quickly stop her wild thoughts.

How could that be? Her relationship with him was only temporary.

"What do you want to eat tonight?" Cheng Yi tilted his head, glanced up at Yu Wu who was lagging behind, and asked in a low voice.

“A slice of toast will do,” Yu Wu replied, grabbing a bag of toast from the shelf and walking towards him. Before, when she was busy with work, Yu Wu often just had a slice of toast for breakfast and dinner, and sometimes even for lunch on weekends.

Cheng Yi glared at her unhappily, threw the toast out, and put the beef into the cart.

"We'll have steak later."

"I don't like it," Yu Wu protested softly, silently picking up the toast and putting it back in its place.

Cheng Yi ignored her and started selecting some side dishes.

Yuwu put some soft drinks and lemonade in the cart; she likes to freeze them in the refrigerator so she can drink ice water in the morning.

Cheng Yi picked out some and tossed them aside with a look of disgust: "Too much sugar."

Yu Wu frowned, but because of his tyrannical power, she endured it with resentment.

Next time, she'll sneak off to buy it by herself.

After paying the bill, Cheng Yi carried the bag in one hand and held Yu Wu's hand in the other, their fingers intertwined. Yu Wu's heart skipped a beat, and her first reaction was to pull away, but he held on even tighter. A strange emotion welled up inside her, and her throat felt tight.

If you get too close, you'll probably be heartbroken when you separate later.

For someone like Yuwu, the first feeling upon possessing something good is a strong sense of inadequacy, and the second feeling is the fear of the sadness that would come from losing it.

The contact surface continuously transmits heat, which seeps into my heart bit by bit.

At this moment, the sky in the distance of the open-air parking lot was tinged with an orange-red halo, and the crimson sunset clouds spread from the horizon. The wind was warm but not hot, lifting the stray hairs on my forehead, and my mood was open and gentle.

The two walked towards his car. Yu Wu stared at her toes and slowly asked, "Are you going to cook later?"

"You do it."

"I can't cook steak."

Cheng Yi turned his head to look at him, his pupils dark and deep, and he remained silent.

Yu Wu's eyes were clear, and she slowly added, "I'll make it, just toasted bread slices, and I can add an egg for you."

"Is this what you usually eat?"

"Um."

He stopped walking, and Yuwu had no choice but to stop as well.

".....What's wrong?" His silent gaze made Yuwu inexplicably uneasy.

Cheng Yi sighed helplessly, looked away, and lowered his eyes. "It's nothing, let's go."

“Oh, maybe we should hire a housekeeper in the future. I don’t think you like cooking.” Yu Wu followed him.

"No, please."

"Then who will cook? I don't want to. I'm too lazy to cook even when I'm alone."

"You do it."

"I won't—" Yu Wu shouted anxiously beside him.

"Did you hear that, Chengyi?"

"I don't cook!"

Cheng Yi ignored her completely, at most giving her a dismissive glance.

Yu Wu immediately backed down, puffing out her cheeks and muttering in a low voice, "I won't do it."

When he got to the car, he pressed the trunk button, put his things in, and ignored her.

*

Back home, Cheng Yi closed the door and headed towards the kitchen counter, while Yu Wu nestled into the sofa to review tomorrow's routine work. She had just turned on her phone when she saw Cheng Yi pick up a folding fruit knife, casually twirling it in his hand, and slowly stroll over.

"What are you doing! I'm not cooking, why are you using a knife—" Yu Wu was so frightened that her mind went blank. Could Cheng Yi really be so angry about this that he would use a knife?

Cheng Yi walked over steadily, his eyes fixed on her.

"Weren't you going to cook?" Yu Wu asked him again, her tone unusually weak, as she curled up into a ball, feeling a strong urge to run away.

News of crimes of passion started to surface in my mind.

Is she really that unlucky?

He grabbed her hand, forcing her to grip the knife handle, and then pulled her other hand towards his. She reacted instantly, her breathing becoming heavier. He leaned closer and asked in a low, slow voice, "Weren't you going to castrate me?"

“I…” Yu Wu’s eyes darted away, her palms trembling and burning hot as she desperately pulled them back. “I won’t.”

Cheng Yi kissed her forehead affectionately, his hot breath spraying over her: "It's okay, be brave."

They even insisted that she be a person of her word, arguing that she was untrustworthy, and then generously took her on her journey.

Even after being so intimate, touching him again still fills her with trepidation; it's hard to imagine how they could have become one.

She was going crazy, trembling as she nestled against his shoulder, her legs weak, sobbing and saying no. The folding fruit knife had long since rolled to the ground.

It was completely useless.

After fooling around for a while, Yu Wu went straight to the bathroom to take a shower, while Cheng Yi took a quick shower before starting to cook.

*

And so their haphazard cohabitation began.

Knowing she was getting a promotion today, Yu Wu got up early, crawled out of his arms, and planned to get herself ready.

She went into the bathroom and, while taking off her clothes, discovered that her delicate wrist was now adorned with a silver bracelet.

She stared at the silver bracelet on her wrist for a long, long time.

It must have been Chengyi who slipped it onto her wrist last night while she was asleep.

Well, Yu Wu had always envied the girls in her class who wore silver bracelets since she was little. She heard that their families had specially asked for them to bring them good luck and protection.

She also had a small gold lock, but she was also greedy and wanted a silver bracelet.

At that time, the family was in dire financial straits and had never had any money.

Later, when she grew up and could afford it herself, she was no longer willing to buy it.

If possible, she hopes it was a gift from someone else, preferably one that she prayed for at a temple for peace.

That way, she will always remember that someone cares about her safety.

I wonder if this bracelet carries that wish.

She was quite satisfied. She leaned closer to smell him, looked at him carefully for a while, and developed a better impression of Cheng Yi.

My heart feels sweet.

This gift really touched my heart.

......

The sound of running water filled the shower, the spray from the showerhead filling the room with mist. Yu Wu was taking a shower when Cheng Yi knocked on the door, claiming he needed to use the toilet.

Yu Wu made sure she had locked the door properly and replied, "There's a toilet in the living room."

Cheng Yi is really crazy, saying he wants to use this.

Yuwu got angry too, and said, "Then you can just hold it in. I hope you die of holding it in."

There was no sound outside.

Just as Yu Wu breathed a sigh of relief, the door lock made a clear click.

Yu Wu covered herself in terror, but couldn't hide it completely.

Cheng Yi looked at her meaningfully, smiled slowly, and locked the door behind him.

Her hair was damp, and her whole body was snow-white, a stark contrast to the raging red marks. Her expression was one of bewilderment and surprise. So cute.

So cute.

Cheng Yi really wanted to kiss her and hug her.

Then, he brutally smashed her to pieces.

And he did just that.

*

The clear morning sunlight slanted through the gaps in the blinds, casting neat shadows on the desk. Pale golden light gently floated on the leaves of the green plants, the pothos in the corner stretched and swayed, and the central air conditioner above emitted a soft hum.

Yu Wu leaned back in her seat, slightly lost in thought.

—How does Cheng Yi have every key to her house?

How did he find it?

She had completely forgotten where she put the keys.

Gu Yun pushed open the door and came in, then pushed open the blinds, letting in a flood of sunlight. She noticed Yu Wu was in a daze and stared at her, looking her up and down.

Yu Wu snapped out of her daze, touched her face, and asked her what was wrong.

Gu Yun blinked and said, "Sister Yu Zi, you look so healthy."

Feeling guilty, Yu Wu looked away and asked, "Really?" before taking a sip of her iced Americano.

"Mmm." Gu Yun stared intently at Yu Wu. "She looks prettier. She has a special charm, well, how should I put it, a womanly quality."

"Pfft—" Yu Wu choked on her saliva, and Gu Yun quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe it off.

"Sister Yu, what's wrong?" Gu Yun asked, staring at her innocent eyes. Then, noticing her new silver bracelet, he smiled and complimented it on how pretty it was.

Yu Wu uncontrollably recalled the scene from this morning when her consciousness was violently torn apart and she drifted in the misty bathroom. Now, she felt a soreness in her legs and felt guilty, so she dared not look at Gu Yun.

"nothing."

Just then, the company's appointment email arrived. Gu Yun looked at her phone and exclaimed to Yu Wu, "Sister Yu, you've been promoted!"

Yu Wu smiled and nodded, then opened the email and read it carefully several times.

Sister Ling appointed her as the company's executive director.

After chatting with Gu Yun about work for a while, Yu Wu went to Sister Ling's office and met with the company's senior management for a meeting.

It was already noon when the meeting ended, so Yu Wu invited her colleagues to lunch. The atmosphere was lively, and she was in a very good mood. When she returned to the company, she even ordered milk tea for everyone.

I interviewed several assistants this afternoon and finally made the final decision.

He is a boy who just finished his postgraduate studies abroad. He has a clean and handsome appearance, is twenty-four years old this year, and talks about dreams all the time, with an innocent purity about him.

He majored in finance. When asked why he chose advertising, he said his family chose his major, but he liked creative marketing and wanted to give it a try. He also said that he might eventually give in to his family and go back to the finance industry.

His major is not relevant to his job, and he has clearly stated that he wants to return to finance in the future, which is not stable enough.

But Yu Wu still chose him. She liked his vibrant energy and his adventurous spirit of living for himself. Advertising professionals need this kind of drive to be truly innovative.

The boy's name is Meng Ziyao. He was very grateful to Yu Wu, saying that he had interviewed with several companies, and they all rejected him. He had come with the mindset of failure, but he didn't expect to pass.

Yu Wu smiled and told him he could come to work tomorrow.

As soon as they left the interview room, Gu Yun ran over and gossiped, "How did it go? Do you want him?"

Yu Wu nodded.

Gu Yun smiled happily and said, "I just hope it's him. Seeing a handsome guy at work makes me feel better!"

Yu Wu tapped her on the head and admonished, "Stop being so infatuated."

Gu Yun smiled and said, "By the way, Sister Yu, someone wants to see you. They say they have a project with you. They also say they are your old classmate and only want to see you."

"An old classmate? Did he say who he is?"

Gu Yun shook her head. "No, I've been waiting in the conference room for a while."

Yu Wu handed the documents in her hand to Gu Yun, "Okay, I'll go see him."

*

Everything went smoothly today, except for seeing Zhou Jin.

The moment Yu Wu saw him, her scalp tingled, her head buzzed, and she began to shiver uncontrollably.

Yu Wu felt a physiological aversion and fear towards Zhou Jin.

Zhou Jin had made a point of dressing up today, looking presentable. But his eyes were filled with filthy, naked desire. He slowly stood up, approached Yu Wu, put his arm around her shoulder, and grinned like a rogue: "What, don't you recognize me?"

Yu Wu quickly shook him off, took a few steps back, her eyes wary, her limbs cold, and her breathing heavy as she asked, "What are you doing here?"

Zhou Jin wasn't angry at all when Yu Wu shook off his arm. He smiled and stared straight at Yu Wu. "I came to ask you to do an advertisement. A financial advertisement. Will you take it?"

“We’re too busy lately, you should find someone else,” Yu Wu said, turning to leave.

He grabbed her arm again, pulling her hard, and she stumbled and almost fell. Her lower back was slammed against the conference table, and she gasped, gritting her teeth as she looked at him.

“I want you to be the model for my naked loan ad, after all…” His eyes lingered brazenly on Yu Wu’s chest, “You have quite a large chest.”

"You pervert!" Yu Wu reached out to slap him, but he caught her hand quickly and disgustingly sniffed her hand, saying in a lewd tone, "It smells so good."