Chapter 29 "We've already slept in the same bed, there's no point in having separate rooms..."

Entering his bedroom, which he had slept in for several months, You Yue knocked on the door.

He was afraid that making a sudden sound would frighten Cheng Hexi, and he didn't want to eavesdrop on her phone calls with her friends.

Cheng Hexi turned around abruptly upon hearing the knock, but before she could react, Xu Zhumeng asked, "What's wrong?"

She paused for a moment before realizing what she meant: "Your husband???"

"..." Cheng Hexi: "I'm hanging up now."

Then he abruptly ended the call.

You Yue didn't want to interrupt their conversation, so he said, "You guys continue chatting, I'm going to take a shower."

"I'm done talking." She sat up in bed and asked, "Were you working downstairs just now?"

"Hmm, it's not time for me to go to sleep yet."

Standing by the wardrobe in the master bedroom, You Yue turned around and raised an eyebrow: "You've moved in already?"

The person in sight was wearing a white silk robe, the fabric soft, not the one he had helped her change into the night before.

"You think I won't move?" Cheng Hexi retorted.

You Yue smiled slightly, not responding directly, but that was just her decisive and efficient personality; last time she said she was moving into the villa, it only took her an afternoon.

Cheng Hexi wasn't curious about his answer. Looking at the unfamiliar bed sheets, she asked him, "Is it okay if you sleep over there?"

She wanted to sleep by the window.

You Yue nodded to indicate that it was no problem, and then asked, "Will you be able to sleep later?"

"I don't know," Cheng Hexi replied without any hesitation, as it wasn't the first time they had shared a bed. "Your bed is very comfortable."

She lay back down, hugged the pillow back to her chest, and reached for her phone.

You Yue turned around, opened the wardrobe to take out a bathrobe and underwear, and glanced at her and saw that she had put her personal clothing in the compartment next to her.

Mostly black and white.

There were even black shirt clips.

Once it quieted down, the presence of the other person in the bedroom became clear.

Without looking any further, You Yue glanced away and went into the bathroom.

The master bedroom's bathroom is even larger, and a large bathtub was specially placed during the renovation, but Youyue has never used it once.

Cheng Hexi's belongings were also placed in the bathroom.

Women's toiletries and combs were neatly arranged above the shelf where his aftershave was placed, and white and black bath towels hung side by side on the rack.

He had combs of all colors and styles, whose purpose he couldn't distinguish, and a full range of scrubs and body lotions.

You Yue wasn't usually aware of Cheng Hexi's habits, but today he discovered that she was more refined than he had imagined.

He had just noticed the extra cushion on the bed.

He turned on the shower, and the water flowed down, wetting the man's deep-set eyes and brows.

-

The bathroom is well soundproofed; the sound of running water is not very clear, but it's not entirely unnoticed.

In WeChat, Xu Zhumeng sent several question marks, taking up half the screen.

Cheng Hexi remained in the same position and dialed the video call again.

As soon as the call connected, I heard a serious voice on the other end: "He Xi, your most urgent task right now is to prepare a pair of headphones."

Hearing this, Cheng Hexi chuckled: "Why are you reacting so strongly?"

Xu Zhumeng twitched the corner of her lips: "When did you two start living together?"

What exactly happened while she was filming?

She used the word "cohabitation," but Cheng Hexi knew what she wanted to ask, and without pretending to be clueless, she said, "Today."

"We've already slept in the same bed, so there's no point in having separate rooms."

You Yue once said that they did not get married with the intention of getting a divorce.

Sooner or later, this day would come.

Xu Zhumeng over there opened her eyes wide and took off her face mask.

-

Youyue took a quick shower, and when she came out, her hair was half-dry, carrying a scent of water vapor and shower gel.

The bathroom fragrance was purchased by Aunt Yao; the same brand is used in the master bedroom and the side bedroom. Cheng Hexi really likes this tea scent.

When they first moved into this villa, they both smelled the same.

Cheng Hexi had already turned off the brightest light, tossed her phone on the bedside table, covered herself with the blanket, and lay quietly with her eyes closed, pretending to sleep.

Apart from the fact that she was holding a cushion, the scene was exactly the same as the night they stayed on the cruise ship.

The footsteps grew closer. She opened her eyes, her vision clear, and met the man's deep gaze.

The two didn't exchange words. Afterwards, Cheng Hexi noticed that the mattress next to her had sank slightly.

When you share a blanket, you can clearly feel the movements of the person next to you.

After You Yue lay down, Cheng Hexi felt uncomfortable lying flat, so she turned to face him and asked, "Should we turn off all the lights?"

"What are your habits?" You Yue asked her in return. "My sleep quality is pretty good, so I'll listen to you."

Cheng Hexi didn't mince words with him and made the final decision: "Then turn them all off."

That night in Manhattan, they kept the lowest-end bedside lamp on until the very end. In the heat of the moment, You Yue forgot to ask, and Cheng Hexi didn't suggest turning it off.

You Yue bent down and turned off the light. After lying down, he pulled the blanket over both of them.

The same scent of shower gel wafted from the blankets.

"What time is your alarm?" You Yue asked.

"Seven o'clock."

"I'll arrive earlier, will I wake you up?"

Cheng Hexi asked, "An alarm clock?"

You Yue: "Biological clock."

She chuckled, "No, I sleep the most soundly in the morning."

On the night of the cruise ship banquet, they hadn't asked each other anything beforehand.

Today is different.

If you actually live together, the two people will have different habits in all aspects of life, big and small, and this is a process of adjustment.

The curtains blocked out the gentle moonlight, creating a tranquil atmosphere in the room.

Before going to sleep, the two lay properly in bed, but this time You Yue knew that when he woke up, Cheng Hexi would probably still fall asleep in his arms.

-

The Jing family's baby's 100-day celebration was very grand. This was their first child of the next generation, and he was highly valued. He would be a treasure in anyone's hands.

Jingyao's older brother and sister all work in the company, each with their own responsibilities. The Jing family has built the largest automotive business in Beijing and has extensive connections, hence the large number of guests at today's banquet.

It's not a large, entertainment-oriented banquet, so formal attire isn't required.

Cheng Hexi said she would leave the company a little early, and You Yue offered to pick her up by car.

None of Youyue's cars had entered Xilin, but the security guards stopped the car. After seeing that it was him in the driver's seat, they politely greeted him and let him drive in directly.

The two arrived at the Jing family villa before sunset.

Upon entering the villa, You Yue unbuckled his seatbelt, got out of the car, and opened the passenger door for her.

Jingyao, the uncle who had been in office for 100 days, stood at the door with a smile, dressed in a suit, to greet them.

When You Yue got off the bus, she teased him, "When did you become so fond of children?"

"I prefer other people's," Jingyao retorted.

After Cheng Hexi got out of the car, he treated her very differently from You Yue, politely calling her "sister-in-law".

You Yue turned around and went to the trunk to get the prepared gift.

Jingyao still remembered You Yue bragging about how his wife helped him prepare a gift. When he saw You Yue going to get it, he quickly complained to Cheng Hexi, "Sister-in-law, what gift did you prepare? We're in a real bind, and A-Yue is so smug."

Cheng Hexi recalled that on the night she landed in Paris, You Yue had indeed mentioned preparing gifts.

He said that Jingyao was very curious, so he went to ask her.

So after he got the answer, he didn't actually tell Jingyao?

You Yue lowered the trunk door with the gifts in his hand, looked up, and saw Cheng Hexi's gaze fixed on him.

-

As they entered the hall, Jingyao's elder brother and sister-in-law came out and ran into them.

You Yue first said a few polite words, and then introduced Cheng Hexi to them.

The baby was in the stroller, and the nanny pushed him out.

Cheng Hexi went to see the child with her sister-in-law first.

After the two left, the eldest brother of the Jing family teased You Yue: "You're doing well after marriage, aren't you? We never see you at the fencing hall or the tennis hall."

“I should be saying that,” You Yue chuckled. “My older brother has a new identity and is busier than me. We haven’t seen each other in a long time.”

“I’m serious.” He was dressed in a suit and had a refined air about him. “Since you got married, my dad has been urging Ayao to get married.”

Jingyao had been pampered since childhood and was not swayed by his grandfather's ways.

You Yue said "Oh," and followed up, "No wonder he hasn't been looking at me well lately."

Upon hearing this, Jingyao let out a "heh".

After chatting and laughing for a while, You Yue also came over to see the baby who had just turned 100 days old.

The baby is very cute, with bright, black eyes like grapes, a small nose and mouth, and wearing a golden longevity lock.

He wasn't shy at all when held in his mother's arms.

In Cheng Hexi's memory, she had never been in contact with such a small child before. Jing's sister-in-law asked her if she wanted to hold her.

She simply didn't have the courage and refused with a smile.

You Yue boldly hugged him for a while.

While he was holding the baby, Cheng Hexi reached out and tentatively teased him.

She discovered that she could lift a child's entire soft hand with just one finger, and her heart melted. She suddenly felt that life was vibrant and interesting.

-

At the banquet, You Yue and Cheng Hexi sat next to each other, very close to each other, and occasionally chatted.

The lavish 100-day celebration attracted a large number of guests, many of whom sought to curry favor with the Jing family.

You Yue chatted with the Jing family elders for a while, then left after observing proper etiquette, not wanting to disturb them too much on their important day.

Cheng Hexi accompanied him to meet them one by one. After being caught by Chi Yu'an, the two went to the back garden to chat.

You Yue always maintained a relaxed demeanor regardless of the occasion. After the banquet, he quietly waited for Cheng Hexi by the car.

Although people had gradually dispersed, some still came to chat with him in the hall, so You Yue simply went back to his car to find some peace and quiet.

After the summer solstice, the days become extremely long. It's late now, and the night is already deep and thick.

The city suffers from severe light pollution, making it nearly impossible to see any stars.

You Yue ran into a business partner at the door. The partner offered him a cigarette, which You Yue took but didn't light. He casually chewed on it and texted Cheng Hexi, saying he was waiting for her in the car.

If she wants to chat, let's chat a little longer, no rush.

Instead of the person they were waiting for, two "uninvited guests" arrived.

Offering unsolicited favors usually has its own ulterior motive.

You Yue, always perceptive, stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and rolled down the car window.

Before him stood his second uncle and aunt.

His second uncle was You Yue's grandfather's youngest son, and as the youngest son, he was extremely favored. He was truly "so precious that he was afraid of melting in one's mouth or breaking in one's hands."

Born into such a wealthy family and so pampered, it was inevitable that she would develop a habit of extravagance and debauchery. With the protection of her father and elder brother in the first half of her life, although she accomplished nothing, she lived a relatively comfortable life.

She was lucky; she herself wasn't very capable, but her son, You Lu, was intelligent and talented.

Before being fired by Hongsheng, he had already reached the VP level based on his own abilities, making him a promising young man.

You Yue naturally knew why these two had come.

He got out of the car and leaned against the side. Although the two of them had never come to see him before, the three of them stood facing each other, and at this moment, they all understood the situation perfectly.

It's impossible to get You Lu back to Hongsheng. You Yue is ruthless and keeps public and private matters separate; that's out of the question.

His decisions affect the entire Hongsheng Group, and he will not abuse his power for personal gain.

It's funny, he couldn't understand whether his second uncle was ignorant or stupid, that at his age he was still living in a greenhouse and knew nothing about the rules of the business world.

You Yue was taken away by her maternal grandparents when she was five years old, and she was not very familiar with this second uncle of the You family.

Even so, his attitude towards this unreasonable request was not condescending, but rather lukewarm.

There was no possibility of reaching an agreement, and You Yue, unwilling to continue the conversation, asked them to go home first.

At that moment, Cheng Hexi had just parted ways with Chi Yu'an and was walking towards his car.

The second aunt hadn't spoken until her gaze fell on Cheng Hexi's face, then paused slightly, as if remembering something.

-----------------------

Author's Note: I'm alive again! I'll still try my best to update at 9 PM. If I can't update by 9 PM, I'll finish writing and then update.

Thank you everyone for reading! [heart emoji]