Chapter 38 A Village Girl in the 1970s

Yao Yunzhen curled her lips into a smile, turned around and left the master bedroom, then went to look at the other two rooms.

These two rooms weren't prepared with much care; they were just cleaned, and no bedding or anything was provided.

However, we don't live there, so we don't need to buy anything, and we can't cover it up.

The two then went to the kitchen.

The kitchen was a traditional earthen stove made of bricks and cement, with two burners and two large pots already installed on top.

The stove was fully equipped with pots, pans, bowls, and various condiments, and there was even a bag of vegetables on the dining table.

"I had this delivered in advance. Please sit for a while, and I'll cook."

Yao Yunzhen was indeed a little hungry, and nodded upon hearing this.

Xie Jingyue took out a bag of high-gluten flour.

"It's getting late, so I'll just make some noodles?"

"OK."

Yao Yunzhen naturally had no objections.

Xie Jingyue immediately got to work, his movements swift and skillful.

While busy with this, he also washed another pot and boiled a pot of water.

In no time, two bowls of noodles were ready.

The noodles, each strand distinct, are mixed with a few vegetable leaves, and an egg rests on the side, sprinkled with chopped green onions and drizzled with sesame oil. It looks delicious.

"How does it taste?"

Xie Jingyue handed the chopsticks to Yao Yunzhen.

Yao Yunzhen took the chopsticks and started eating.

The noodles were neither too firm nor too soft, with just the right texture. Paired with greens and a fried egg, they tasted quite good.

It's safe to say that it tastes even better than what Miao Cuilan makes.

It's due to the seasonings, but also inseparable from the chef's skills.

"It's delicious. It seems like I'll have to leave all the kitchen work to you from now on."

Yao Yunzhen was generous with her praise and flattered the other party.

Although Xie Jingyue had said before that he would take care of all the housework, that did not stop her from taking the opportunity to emphasize it again.

Xie Jingyue patted his chest and said, "Of course, leave it to me."

After eating the noodles, Xie Jingyue washed the bowls, found a bathtub, cleaned it, placed it in the bathroom, and poured in the boiled water.

She then found a towel and a nightgown and stuffed them into Yao Yunzhen's hands, blushing as she said:

"Zhenzhen, go take a shower first."

After all that travel, she had sweated a lot and definitely needed to take a shower.

After she finished washing up and came out of the bathroom, Xie Jingyue had already boiled the second pot of water.

Yao Yunzhen ignored her and went straight into the room.

Inside the room, the bed was already made with bedding.

The bright red mandarin duck quilt was quite eye-catching even in the dim light.

Yao Yunzhen felt a rare moment of shyness. She didn't look around much, but sat down at the dressing table and slowly dried her hair with a towel.

Suddenly, Yao Yunzhen felt her hand holding the towel being grasped by a large, hot hand.

Xie Jingyue's deep, husky voice rang out:

"Zhenzhen, shall I wipe it for you?"

Unbeknownst to them, Xie Jingyue had already finished washing up and entered the house.

He was only wearing shorts, revealing his toned yet not overly exaggerated upper body muscles.

Yao Yunzhen glanced at his chest a few times before letting go and handing him the towel.

Xie Jingyue noticed her gaze, subconsciously straightened his chest, and his hand movements became even more gentle and meticulous.

Perhaps it was because the lights were too dim, or perhaps it was because it was too quiet, but the sound of their breathing was amplified in the silence, soft and shallow, occasionally overlapping, and the scent of soap on their bodies quietly mingled in the air.

Xie Jingyue felt his heart beating faster and faster, as if his whole body was about to burst into flames.

After a long silence, he finally couldn't hold back any longer and whispered, "Zhenzhen, is it okay?"

Yao Yunzhen was also a little nervous, but curiosity prevailed, and she nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Xie Jingyue's eyes were instantly ignited with wild joy. He stretched out his hands and suddenly picked Yao Yunzhen up around the waist.

Yao Yunzhen gasped in surprise and reached out to hug his neck.

Xie Jingyue became even more excited. He gently and urgently placed Yao Yunzhen on the bed, and then leaned over and covered her with his own body.

In an instant, their breaths became rapid and intertwined, their heartbeats like thunder, making the air in the small space feel hot and dry.

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Compared to Xie Jingyue, Yao Yunzhen was far too petite, with incredibly delicate, fair skin that seemed to leave a mark with the slightest touch.

Xie Jingyue dared not use too much force, restraining himself tightly, and moving slowly and gently.

Before leaving, Yao Yunzhen had heard about it from Miao Cuilan.

She said Xie Jingyue was strong and healthy, and she might not be able to handle it. For her own health, she couldn't indulge him in this kind of thing.

But when it actually happened, Yao Yunzhen found that it wasn't like that at all.

She didn't feel uncomfortable at all, only refreshed, and even her soul began to rejoice, as if it had been nourished by a sweet rain.

Yao Yunzhen was a little dazed, then she understood.

Yes, although her body is human, she is not human in essence.

Born from love and desire, love and desire are her best nourishment.

Yao Yunzhen subconsciously craved more; she hugged Xie Jingyue tightly and kicked him impatiently.

Receiving Yao Yunzhen's hint, Xie Jingyue became a little worried, but he could no longer restrain himself. He transformed into a fierce tiger, swift and powerful.

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As dawn broke, Yao Yunzhen woke up from her sleep.

She opened her eyes groggily, and seeing the unfamiliar surroundings and the bright red wedding quilt, she was stunned for a moment before realizing where she was.

She moved her body and felt refreshed.

Clearly, Xie Jingyue cleaned her up after she fell unconscious.

Yes, coma.

Thinking about what happened last night, Yao Yunzhen felt a little embarrassed.

Ironically, this was the first time she, who was born from love and desire, had ever encountered love and desire.

Overwhelmed by her soul's yearning, she completely forgot about her frail body. Under her urging, Xie Jingyue couldn't control himself, and as a result, her body couldn't take it and she fainted.

There was no way around it; Xie Jingyue, who had been tempered and trained in the army, was too physically strong, while she, on the other hand, usually preferred sitting to standing and lying down to sitting, so her physical fitness was naturally not very good.

However, her body seemed to have undergone some kind of change.

Yao Yunzhen had expected to feel sore all over, but she only felt a slight discomfort, which was quickly fading away.

Perhaps it was what happened last night that unlocked some kind of shackles around her, and her body, influenced by the power of her soul, became more accustomed to it...

Yao Yunzhen did not reject this, because she discovered that her soul essence had grown by a barely perceptible amount.

Unexpectedly, a thought popped into her mind.

It seems like an instinct, but also like a reminder.

She wanted to improve herself, so she needed the love of others for her, and desire arose from love.

The deeper, more obsessive, and all-consuming her love, the more energy she gains.

Xie Jingyue clearly fits this description; otherwise, her essence could not have increased.

"Zhenzhen, you're awake?"

At this moment, Xie Jingyue pushed the door open and came in. When he saw Yao Yunzhen, a flash of surprise quickly crossed his eyes.