Romance

Young people are full of passion and will resort to violence to resolve even the slightest disagreement. You Jing suddenly attacked, and the unprepared Chen Dian'an was hit hard by his punch, with blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.

"What are you doing!" Ye Yuanyin shouted, pushing him out with a look of grief and anger on his face.

This was the second time she defended him.

You Jing had asked Chen Dixia about it. They had been sleeping in separate rooms since their wedding, and had even been apart for six months. Chen Dixia had been busy in Ancheng, so they didn't look like a newlywed couple. He was afraid that Chen Dixia looked down on his little Dong Shi.

But now she was eager to defend him. Could they have already secretly taken over? Had he slept? Had he slept? You Jing's heart was roaring, full of suspicion and a constant sense of threat.

After going to so much trouble to introduce someone to his sister, who would have thought that in the end, it would be Yandi An who got the upper hand. It made him work in vain, and it turned out that all this was just to help others.

The tenderness just now disappeared in an instant.

Looking at Ye Yuanyin's face, he felt extremely annoyed. He pushed her away forcefully without any mercy, clenched his fists tightly around the collar of Chen Yan'an and pulled him up again.

Unable to tear the man's iron wrist free, Ye Yuan pushed him in vain and said angrily, "I told you to let go."

A contemptuous smile hung on You Jing's lips. He did let go, but then he picked up a glass fish tank on the flower stand behind him and threw it to the ground. The fish tank broke when it hit the ground, and the glass fragments scattered everywhere. One piece of glass flew past Ye Yuanyin's cheek.

Sediment quickly lowered her head and stroked it with her thumb, luckily only brushing against her temple. Their breaths mingled, and she quickly turned her face away.

Several bodyguards in black at the door heard the noise and rushed in, waiting for his next order.

Sediment's eyes sternly glared at You Jing. His face was wounded, its gloomy expression only accentuating its three-dimensionality. His gentle words hinted at a springtime downpour. "Do you know why I let you in even though I knew you were going to cause trouble?"

"Shen Yanxia's mother threw her away like garbage, even if it was only for one night. At least she still had her uncle by her side." Shen Yanan paused, as if his mouth was about to get dirty just by mentioning this name. "But it won't happen again. As long as I'm around, you'll never be able to enter the Shen family again."

You Jing sneered openly, "Why do you do that?"

"Why?" Chen Yan repeated, suddenly laughing sarcastically. "Why do you keep pestering someone else's wife? Why should I turn you away? Today is my grandparents' wedding anniversary. I really don't want to get violent. You're not welcome here. Please leave."

You Jing had a malicious smile on his face, and he looked at Ye Yuanyin with naked eyes, looking like a spoiled bastard.

Although she was dressed meticulously and covered herself tightly, she always felt that she was not wearing any clothes. From the moment she saw him in her junior year, there was always a wind stronger than the valley of Jiutao Village in this tight and prosperous metropolis.

Chen Yan took a step forward and blocked her behind him.

It was as if the prying eyes were blocked, and to You Jing, it was extremely glaring. He said word by word, "You'd better never leave her alone."

Chen Yan'an's thin lips moved slightly, and he tilted his head and said, "See you out."

Secretary Ma acted quickly and directed the black-clad bodyguards at the door to invite You Jing out.

*

The wind was strong at night and the west wing had not been occupied for a long time, so the old-fashioned wooden windows that were not closed tightly would make continuous howling sounds as if they were being beaten by the wind.

Ye Yuanyin was lying on the bed in the inner room wrapped in a quilt.

The Ming-style huanghuali wood canopy bed was surrounded by airtight curtains. She stared blankly at the auspicious dragon and phoenix patterns carved on the bed's ceiling.

The grand banquet finally came to an end.

Despite being injured, Dian Jing still fulfilled his duties as a host, and at night he took her to stand in the cold wind for an hour to see everyone off.

The emptiness after the prosperity has faded seems like a long dream.

Suddenly the bed curtain swayed, she pulled up the quilt to cover her chest and sat up alertly, suddenly facing Chen Di'an's face, which was as calm as cold jade.

"W-what?"

He hung the tent on hooks on either side of the bed. Because of the medication, the air on his body smelled of disinfectant. Chen Yanan sat down and said matter-of-factly, "It's too cold outside. I can't sleep."

Ye Yuanyin's heart skipped a beat. Although they had been married for half a year, there hadn't been even a hint of cross-border communication between them, let alone the usual practices between husband and wife. She had always thought he was a gentleman with a clear conscience and a good character.

She was in a state of panic. She threw off the quilt and stood up to go out. "Then, I'll go sleep on the couch."

She was wearing a long-sleeved cotton pajamas and long pants, and when she climbed out of bed, she tried her best to avoid any physical contact with him.

A circular moon-shaped hole was carved out on each side of the bed, and the bed surface passed through the hole, leaving only a small opening. Chen Yan leaned against the shelf, watching her clumsily retreat three steps.

He suddenly crossed his legs, and his final escape route was blocked. Ye Yuanyin looked up in shock.

Chen Yan's calm eyes seemed to be filled with spring water, looking very seductive. "What are you worried about?"

Ye Yuanyin forced himself to remain calm and said stubbornly, "Why should I be worried?"

He shrugged nonchalantly, "Then don't go. It's freezing outside."

Her heart was beating out of control, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, but his seductive eyes kept looking at her. Ye Yuanyin thought of Shen Meiyue's words and thought to herself that she shouldn't be so close to the aphrodisiac...

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Aunt Yang was afraid that the two were doing something unspeakable, so she quickly shouted, "Are you asleep? Grandma is here."

Yan Dian also felt strange. What was the old lady doing here at this time? They both got up from the bed.

Zhang Yunrong was observant and had noticed the scars on Chen Yan'an's face when she was seeing him off. She came over now, ostensibly to bring him ginger soup, but in reality, to check on him. Seeing the quilt spread out on the couch in the outer room, her suspicions grew.

Aunt Yang handed the ginger soup to the two of them to drink. Grandma said gently, "The wind is strong on spring nights, and the cold air is invading. Be careful not to catch a cold."

"Yes."

"But—why are there still quilts on the couch in the outer room? Don't you sleep together?" Her eyes fell on Ye Yuanyin and she smiled slightly. "Also, how did he get the scar on his face? Child, tell grandma about it."

Only then did Ye Yuanyin realize how powerful the old lady's hidden ulterior motives were.

She hesitated, unsure how to respond. Chen Yan'an smiled, put his arm around his grandmother's shoulders, and said disdainfully, "The west wing's windows are leaking, and even the quilt can't stop it. Talk to my grandfather. Why are you saving such a small amount of money? If it gets out, you'll be so stingy."

"You're asking for a beating." Grandma reached out and slapped him on the back.

Shen Yan squeezed her shoulders, patted her and coaxed her, "Alright, you've been busy all day, aren't you tired? Go back to sleep."

Zhang Yunrong gave Ye Yuanyin a stern and suspicious look and said, "You two should get along well and stop quarreling."

Only then did Chen Yan realize that she had mistakenly believed that she was injured because of an argument between them. He sneered, "How can she beat me with such strength? If there's any fight, I'll be the one to beat her."

Zhang Yunrong felt relieved and warned, "You are not allowed to hit her either. Man, what's the point of hitting a woman?! You have no manners. Don't play tricks under my nose. There are cameras everywhere in the house. Don't try to fool me."

"That's it, I have to go to the monitoring room to delete the records later."

Zhang Yunrong hit him hard on the back again, then turned to see Aunt Yang and specifically instructed, "Help him move the quilt back from the outer room. Jixia will sleep with me tonight, and you stay in the room next door. Keep a good eye on them."

Aunt Yang agreed.

Grandma is gone, and there is no other sound in the house except the sound of the wind.

Chen Yan'an looked at Ye Yuanyin's face, which was a little uneasy because of the criticism from his elders, and spread his hands and said, "So, why did you hit me?"

"Who hit you?" Ye Yuanyin was slightly angry and said angrily, "How could you...could you..." In her haste to defend herself, she choked on her saliva and coughed several times before saying, "How could you slander me?"

Chen Yan thought she was really cute and adorable, so he said softly, "I won't tease you anymore. But I really can't go out tonight. Grandma sent Aunt Yang as a spy."

Ye Yuanyin looked away from his face, feeling aggrieved. "I don't want to sleep with you. And you don't like me."

A look of surprise flashed across his face, and he couldn't help but ask again, "Just because I like you, can I sleep with you?"

She lowered her head and did not answer.

Yan Chen looked at the red stain on her fair face. Although she was dressed neatly and properly, he couldn't help but imagine that she must be white, greasy and rosy without clothes. His voice was hoarse as he said, "I like you. Go get some rest."

His heart suddenly beat like a parabola, and Ye Yuanyin reached out and grabbed the clothes on his chest. Although he knew he was joking, he still couldn't control his heartbeat.

*

There was a clear dividing line between Chu and Han on that bed.

Ye Yuanyin was lying on the inside with her back to the wall. If there was a hole in the wall, she would have wanted to hide in it immediately.

Yan Jing'an leaned against the headboard, looked at her thin shoulders, and suddenly said, "Grandpa had an affair when he was young, and grandma had a divorce."

Ye Yuanyin did not move and still kept a distance from him.

Chen Yan'an smiled and told the story slowly, "When grandma was young, she had a good friend named Bai. She came from a poor family but was very beautiful. Grandma went abroad with her, and after returning home, they became even closer. Grandpa was pursuing grandma at the time, and since the family was very strict, he asked this Miss Bai to keep her company. At first, everything was fine, but then gradually, no more news came from grandpa."

Ye Yuanyin turned his back and asked, "Is it Miss Bai who is interfering?"

"No, it's Grandpa who has changed his mind."

"Huh?" She turned around suddenly and looked at him with disbelief. "How could it be?"

The heavy curtains were drawn tight on three sides, leaving only a white gauze curtain. To facilitate viewing, a small night light was installed in the corner. When the wind blew, the white gauze curtain resembled rolling waves of wheat, and the light followed the undulations, casting shadows on his handsome face.

Yan Jing'an rested his hands on the back of his head and leaned back, looking like a graceful and elegant painting. He looked at her bright almond-shaped eyes from the side and said calmly, "Later, grandma married someone else."

"No, you're not kidding me, are you?" Ye Yuanyin was surprised. "Why would she marry someone else? How did such a big family come from?"

"Who says you can't divorce after you're married?" Chen Yan chuckled casually. "Miss Bai seduced Grandpa and said a lot of bad things about Grandma. He misunderstood her as someone else, so he was heartbroken and left Guangzhou. He went south to Malaysia to open a fruit shop. Grandma, on the other hand, mistakenly believed that Grandpa had eloped with Miss Bai, and in a rage, she married the man our family had arranged for her."

"What happened next?" Ye Yuanyin sat up and moved closer to him. "What happened next?"

Of her facial features, her eyes were the most beautiful, and at that moment, they were gleaming with light. Sedimentary An stared at her for a long time, a concentration that even he himself hadn't anticipated. He sneered to himself, "I'm tired. We'll talk tomorrow."

Seeing him lying down, Ye Yuanyin quickly grabbed his sleeve. "Why is this happening? Tell me."

Sediment turned aside from her, closed his eyes, and decided to ignore her. However, the girl was very persistent and leaned over and asked again, "Are you really going to sleep?"

She supported herself on the bed with her hands, the ends of her hair brushed against his neck, the strands hanging down, causing an annoying itch.

Chen Yan suddenly turned around, and before she could withdraw her gaze, their faces were only half an inch apart, each other's expressions were clearly visible.

The man looked at her fair and tender face and suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice: "When did you suddenly grow so big?"

The beating of her heart was like a truck rushing through an intersection, carrying with it the folded time and the compacted density, ruthlessly crushing her fragile yet humble heart.

Ye Yuanyin calmed his restless heartbeat and suddenly sat back in his original position with a dazed look on his face.