Interlude 112 (Part Two) [Jing Yuan] "I want to be with you forever..."

What should you do if you discover that your wife is having an affair?

What should I do if my wife has too many suitors?

How can I solidify my position in the family?

......

These are some of the Q&A invitations that Jingyuan occasionally receives.

In this era of big data, anything can be pushed to your account; there was even a question about the operational strategy of Bu Liren that was pushed to Jing Yuan's account.

Therefore, he shouldn't have cared.

But as public figures, they are bound to face gossip and rumors.

For example, every time He Yuan goes to Luosi Star, it always appears on the front page of the Interstellar Peace Entertainment newspaper and the homepage of the website, causing a stir.

The marital issues of public figures can satisfy the public's voyeuristic desires.

Not to mention a beauty like He Yuan, who is beautiful, passionate, and has many suitors.

So what if we're already married?

You can still get a divorce!

Look at his first and second exes. Although they both made big mistakes, they still got divorced, didn't they?

When Kyung-won got married, some people began to speculate about how long their marriage would last.

There's always someone thinking about the next one.

Leaving aside those who can't even see the face of the crane, the screw in front of us is annoying enough.

"Everyone says that the Immortal Boat General won't last a hundred years. I guess only someone like Luo Sigu Mu can stay with He Yuan for a long time, right?"

This is what Jingyuan hears most often.

People seem to think that inorganic life, which is close to immortality, is closer to eternity and can provide better companionship.

That's not the case.

If that's the case, then He Yuan's entourage should include him.

Just like when Crane Kite occasionally goes home to sleep, there will be red marks on her neck and various marks on the back of her neck.

Ice-blue arrows, emerald green branches and leaves, and a golden sun—this is what Jingyuan saw.

As a husband, he should probably condemn He Yuan in order to defend the happiness of his marriage.

But... what if this is a given fact?

Everyone says that General Shence has a brilliant strategy, but Jing Yuan, despite his calculations, couldn't come up with a solution.

Only when the crane and kite stop will all this end.

But the crane and the kite will not stop.

He was born this way, spoiled and demanding that everyone go along with him, yet no one has ever contradicted him.

Because I did it willingly.

If you can't solve it, then use that tiny bit of guilt to fight for more of yourself.

He Yuan felt more guilty than Jing Yuan had imagined.

He seemed to understand the immoral nature of his actions, so he always went back quietly and rarely missed his evenings with Jingyuan.

He even cleaned his body and the marks so skillfully that they were almost undetectable.

...like a cat that cleans its mouth and fur before going out to eat wild food.

But the wild food outside isn't very good, and it's really not up to the task of letting the cat groom its own fur.

Jingyuan would always comb his hair and take care of his skin, making him look as beautiful as a newly blooming rose, stretching out his petals on the bed.

Crane and kite are liked.

He likes it when someone helps him with things in his life.

Simple things like taking a shower, washing your hair, and drying it, or troublesome and drowsy things like taking care of your skin.

Having been pampered by Jing Yuan, He Yuan turned a blind eye to many of Jing Yuan's transgressions.

Even when the ring is fastened, it remains the same.

Perhaps it was because of that guilt, perhaps it was because of his apology to Jingyuan, and perhaps it was because of his guilty conscience regarding the statement that "producing too much is bad for your health."

Regardless of the reason, the result was that He Yuan accepted it.

Sometimes, the result is the most important thing.

He Yuan felt less guilty, and Jing Yuan gained more comfort; it seemed like a win-win situation.

But if things continue like this, He Yuan might not feel guilty anymore, right?

Jing Yuan needs to find the right balance, the right moment to let him uncover half of the truth.

There's no need to expose everything, because that would just encourage He Yuan to give up and act even more recklessly.

As her childhood friend, he is probably the person in the world who understands He Yuan the most.

He needs occasional keen observation, frequent check-ins, and rigorous discipline.

Will this be tiring?

Why do I feel tired?

Jingyuan was puzzled.

These things are things he can do casually.

Cranes and kites don't often do this.

Since returning from Yalilo VI, I've only gone out once every two or three months, which is practically nonexistent.

Every time she came back, she would cling to him enthusiastically, wearing those suggestive clothes, almost as a reward.

In this way, life went on day after day, year after year, until everything became an unspoken understanding.

He Yuan is a person who cherishes relationships.

He likes many people, but he likes very few people the most. Jingyuan can confidently say that he is one of them.

Their marriage has gone from five years to fifty years, then to a hundred years, and now to one hundred and twenty years.

Even though the legal timeframe has passed, he hasn't filed for divorce.

Jing Yuan was already prepared, but was pleasantly surprised to receive a question.

"I...I want to be with you a little longer..."

In the quiet of the night, after all the intensity had subsided, the young man revealed an endearing and pitiful expression in his arms.

"Let's not get a divorce, okay?" he said, his expression quite adorable.

Jing Yuan had no reason to refuse, but considering the future, he coaxed, "Are you planning to be stuck with me for the rest of your life?"

He Yuan looked distressed.

Getting married is definitely more troublesome than not getting married, but he just loves Jingyuan the most!

This is the person who has been with me the longest, almost like family. How can I let go of them?

If he could have a harem, he would make Jingyuan the most honorable empress, and give others whatever they could, but not surpass Jingyuan.

But Crane and Kite could only dream about it.

Marriage allows for infidelity, but not bigamy, and one cannot openly make a scene.

After all, games need to pass censorship and have some ethical considerations.

He Yuan nestled against Jing Yuan's chest and complained, "I just wanted to come see you whenever I had free time or missed you..."

Her slender fingers pinched his abs, her tone laced with a hint of annoyance: "Don't you welcome me anymore? Are you tired of me?"

Jing Yuan was amused by him and tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth, "That's not the reason."

The man's golden eyes were filled with reluctance. "But Xiao Yuan, you are destined for great things. How can you stay on this small Luofu Immortal Ship?"

He Yuan turned her face away, turned her back to him, and said in a muffled, tearful voice, "But I... but I just like being by your side!"

Jingyuan is so good.

Even though He Yuan had only experienced three husbands in the game, which was nothing compared to the legendary players on the forum, he still felt that no one in the game made him feel more comfortable and willing to stay in the gentle embrace of love than Jing Yuan.

"Who said I wouldn't let you stay by my side?" Jing Yuan's questioning tone carried a barely perceptible hint of pleasure. "We agreed to divorce before, does divorce mean a complete break?"

"Besides, isn't this the only difference between us before and after marriage?" His hand caressed He Yuan's side, his fingers sinking into her soft, milky-white flesh. "In other places...aren't we exactly the same as before?"

Feeling ashamed, He Yuan wiped away her tears but refused to let them out, only muttering, "Then why won't you say yes?"

Jingyuan pressed tightly against his back, and in the quiet night, his voice was also low, "I...I also want to maintain a marriage with you for life, but I'm afraid that it will become a shackle for you."

I don't want to make you sad.

Because I don't want you to hesitate when pursuing love and happiness, I choose to take a step back.

But this is only a temporary setback.

He Yuan bit Jing Yuan's arm, which was wrapped around her, leaving a clear tooth mark. "But now you're making me sad!"

I hate you! I'm ignoring you!

He hummed a few times and tried to close his eyes to fall asleep.

Several sighs reached his ears precisely, and then, after a long while, he heard Jing Yuan's murmurs.

"...This will only make you sad this once."

"Xiao Yuan, I will always be behind you, and you can always be by my side when you turn around."

"......"

"I love you."

Crane Kite's feigned calm breathing faltered.

He clenched the bed sheet in his hand, then slowly released it. His tightly closed eyes almost opened, only his trembling eyelashes betraying a hint of his pretense.

Jing Yuan took everything in view, and as usual, turned He Yuan around and hugged her in his arms.

The young man was very enthusiastic tonight. He sat across Jing Yuan as soon as he got up, pinching his well-developed pectoral muscles, and had a sour look on his face.

He Yuan tried her best to appear indifferent, looking down at Jing Yuan and saying, "Let's have a breakup fling, then go get a divorce!"

"From now on, you'll be my secret lover!" He grabbed Jingyuan's nose fiercely. "You're not allowed to refuse me, understand?"

Jing Yuan replied earnestly, "Yes, sir."

"I want to be on top."

The client made a demanding requirement that really tested his waist strength, but that was nothing to Jing Yuan.

All he needs to do is grab the young man's waist, lift him up as easily as he would a cat, and then put him down, accompanied by some exercise.

Crane was so dizzy from his impact that she lay on top of him like a boneless creature, her bright red tongue sticking out, only to be pulled away by his fingers.

"No, you can't arrest me..." The sugar daddy's threat was utterly ineffective.

The mistress outwardly agreed, but her fingers went even further, stirring her tongue so that her sugar daddy couldn't utter a single word and could only pant in his arms.

It has to be a day off, otherwise Jingyuan wouldn't be so brazen as to drag it out until noon and miss a meal.

He Yuan nestled weakly in his arms, letting him dress her up as he pleased.

The young man's tongue was still sticking out a little, as if it couldn't be pulled back in, its bright red color exposed. Paired with his sleeping face, which had been overwatered, it was irresistible to look at.

No, that's not allowed.

If we keep doing this... Xiao Yuan will get angry and throw a tantrum.

Jingyuan helped him settle things, put Heyuan on the bed to rest, and then went about his official business, while also making an online appointment for the divorce proceedings at the Earth Balance Bureau.

He was informed that he was scheduled for Wednesday morning.

When He Yuan woke up, Jing Yuan told him the news.

"Oh, but from now on, you're my canary that can't see the light of day, do you understand?" He Yuan lay on the bed, trying to look fierce.

This appearance is comparable to a kitten baring its teeth—meaning it's even softer than a kitten.

Jing Yuan suppressed a smile. "Yes, I know. I am your kept woman, and I will not tell anyone about our relationship."

He Yuan turned her face away, "Well, it's not that strict."

Jing Yuan smiled without saying a word.

*

Before the divorce, He Yuan went to see Ying Xing.

He was going to travel by starship, and he definitely had to report this to Jing Yuan.

It's like saying to your current partner, "Honey, I'm going to check on my ex-ex."

Generally speaking, it's already good enough if your current partner doesn't throw a tantrum or threaten to break up. How can you find a current partner like Jingyuan who doesn't get angry and even helps you out?

Seeing his expression, He Yuan took the initiative to say for the first time, "I won't do anything out of line. I will make up for what I missed these past few days."

Jing Yuan sighed, "Xiao Yuan, you don't owe me anything."

His face fell. "Do you think I'm a petty person? I like you, so of course your feelings are my top priority."

"Don't feel sorry for me. Giving is mutual. Xiaoyuan has given me so much."

He Yuan was almost brought to tears by what Jing Yuan said, but Jing Yuan coaxed her back to tears after much persuasion.

After losing two owners in a row, the kitten finally found a stable, gentle, and agreeable host. Of course it would meow and beg to keep the person.

"Then...then I'll go?"

He Yuan clutched the pass and tugged at Jing Yuan's sleeve, her red-rimmed eyes making her look as pitiful as a rabbit.

Jingyuan cupped his face in her hands, wrapped her arms around his waist, and gave the young man a long and tender kiss.

"A farewell kiss, please don't cry, okay?" General Shence's voice was as sweet as honey.

He Yuan burst into laughter through her tears, "Don't talk like that."

"Okay, let's not say that anymore." Jing Yuan looked at He Yuan's smiling face, which was filled with happiness.

It's very fulfilling to raise a kitten so well.

Although the kitten was afraid that its owner would be angry, it knew that its owner wouldn't be angry, so it deliberately acted weak to get its owner to coax it and agree to more of its requests.

This is the cat's cunning, but the owner not only accepts it all but also indulges it even more, making the kitten increasingly spoiled and always slapping its paw pads on the owner's face.

But a kitten's soft paw pads are a blessing to its owner, not a punishment.

This was an unexpected coincidence between a human and a cat, but both sides were very happy.

Crane Kite left happily.

Then, unsurprisingly, an accident happened.

Two sets of clothes that I brought with me were torn to shreds, and the bed sheets in the bedroom on the starship were changed twice and washed once.

Everyone knows what happened.

He Yuan looked at Jing Yuan guiltily, and of course, he meowed on his human's abs without any backbone, until his voice was hoarse. He let his human stroke his belly and do whatever he wanted to him. Even when the pearl was bumped into him, he didn't dare to object.

The kitten was weak and listless, unable to meow, and its tongue was even teased out.

That wretched pet owner!

This has far exceeded the maximum limit, do you even realize that?

"How many times has Xiao Yuan been with him?" Jing Yuan's golden eyes were half-open, revealing a dangerous signal. "Shouldn't he make up for it with interest?"

How can they learn their lesson if they aren't taught a harsh lesson?

He Yuan nodded weakly, as if to say she remembered.

So the next time they were going, Jingyuan wrapped her arms around him from behind.

"Remember to make it up to me."

"Does Xiaoyuan have any good suggestions?"

Should we let him decide for himself?

But over the decades, there have been so many different ways to play that even He Yuan can't list them all.

Jing Yuan thought for a moment and said, "I haven't eaten any of the fruit Xiao Yuan has yet. When I come back, can I dress her up a bit?"

Is there even a question?

He Yuan bowed her head in agreement, her black hair falling down to cover her reddened ear tips.

A pair of hands brushed aside his hair, meeting his eyes which were filled with spring-like tears.

"You felt that much just from hearing what I said?"

It was appalling, absolutely appalling.

But undeniably, this was He Yuan's husband, the person He Yuan almost spent her whole life with, and the person she loved most in her heart.

This slight flaw is insignificant compared to the love it evokes.

He Yuan bit her lip and glared at him gently, making Jing Yuan's breathing quicken.

Cats are very aware of their strengths, and when they are teased, they will use their strengths to fight back.

He pressed his face against Jingyuan's and pretended to kiss him awkwardly, leaving a wet trail on his cheek.

"You feel something just from a few kisses from me?" He Yuan retorted.

Jing Yuan readily admitted, "Yes, I can't resist anything about you."

He Yuan's every move seemed to be seducing him.

"Then why don't you kiss me?" He Yuan blinked, looking at him with feigned innocence.

Just as Jingyuan's hand was about to touch the young man, it was nimbly dodged.

"Just kidding!" He Yuan made a face at him. "If you can find where I am, you can do whatever you want with me!"

It's another game of hide-and-seek.

The process is tedious, but the final treasure will be very generous.

Jingyuan pretended to search for a long time, and finally found Heyuan in the closet at home.

The cat, dressed in a maid outfit that barely covered her, pounced on him.

"It's not compensation, but when I get back, don't go too far!"

He Yuan bribed Jing Yuan with a clear conscience, implying that he would immediately turn back if Jing Yuan did not agree.

Jingyuan supported him, letting the kitten climb all over him steadily, like a cat tree.

"Okay, I won't go too far, but remember, don't make a sound."

Crane Kite: "?"

Jingyuan hugged him and blocked him outside the floor-to-ceiling window, which was only covered by a single curtain.

"The soundproofing here... I'm not too sure."

*

On the day of their divorce, to the astonishment of the staff at the Earth Balance Bureau, the two left as easily as they had come in, as if they were there to handle a routine matter, and returned to the Shence Mansion together.

If the Earth Balance Bureau hadn't announced it, those strategists would have had no idea they were divorced!

They just saw General Jingyuan delivering food to the guards!

This doesn't look like a divorce at all!

Lies!

These staff members must have made a mistake!

The official title of the Earth Balance Office is covered with question marks, and some people are even asking if it's subcutaneous food poisoning. How could they make up such nonsense?

Everyone knows that Jingyuan and Heyuan have a good relationship, so how could they be divorced?

They went to the temple fair hand in hand last night!

"Yes, my child clings to them, and they don't get annoyed at all. They seem to be on the same wavelength."

"Yeah, yeah, they were eating the same grilled cold noodles and the same candied hawthorn skewer last night. How do they look like they're getting a divorce?"

"This isn't just for creating a title, is it? No, this is an official title!"

......

The chaotic comments section forced the official Earth Balance Bureau to release the specific time and location, and repeatedly assured that all information was true.

"You mean...they're divorced but still living their lives as usual?"

"You mean...you'd go out for meals and drinks with your ex-husband after your divorce, and even sleep together at night?"

Even knowing they were childhood sweethearts, it's still... a bit surreal.

"This can be considered a unique sight in Luofu."

"A real divorce: Not seeing each other is the best way to maintain appearances. A fake divorce: Let's go get some candied hawthorns tonight!"

......

He Yuan giggled as she read the comments, rolling around in Jing Yuan's arms.

He smirked at Jing Yuan, "I told you to divorce me! Now, you can only be a mistress with a title but no real status!"

Jing Yuan pursed his lips, feigning sadness, "Would Xiao Yuan be willing to remarry me?"

"Of course not!"

He Yuan said emphatically, "A good horse doesn't eat the grass it has already grazed. You can only be a caged bird at best, nothing more!"

Please, he proposed to continue the marriage and was rejected, and now he's going back to Jingyuan with a simple "remarriage" offer. Isn't that embarrassing?

We should talk to at least ten or eight people before making a decision, right?

Or just have sex with Jingyuan, without talking about anything else, and treat him as your favorite—your favorite toy!

Yes, that's it!

Freed from the constraints of marriage, He Yuan no longer adhered to the four-times-a-day agreement, but instead became—

"Let's do it one more time..."

"I'm off tomorrow, can I have more?"

"The sugar daddy is talking to you, why aren't you listening?"

I really don't know whether Jingyuan lost or gained.

The daily minimum guarantee is gone, but I earn more than the minimum guarantee every day.

He Yuan responded that this is precisely the purpose of a canary.

Of course, we should make the best use of everything!

That's what they said, but the next day, He Yuan said it wasn't necessary today.

"Won't it be bad for my health to be bothered by you like this every day?"

After all, Jing Yuan was the one who put in the effort, and he was also responsible for cleaning up the mess.

Before, when they were husband and wife, He Yuan felt at ease, but now that they're not, even when Jing Yuan helps him blow-dry his hair, He Yuan feels a little... a little guilty.

It's one thing to put in the effort, but why are you also ordering people around to do this and that?

Crane Kite didn't think it was a good idea.

Jingyuan also felt it wasn't a good idea.

How could he be suspected of having health problems!

That night, the two, who were supposedly getting a divorce but were still sleeping in the same bed, ended up together again.

"Do I need to prove that I'm in good health and can still be Xiao Yuan's canary?"

Jingyuan's palm held Heyuan's muscular belly.

He Yuan's ears turned red, and she lowered her head and hummed in agreement.

If Jingyuan is willing, then let him do it!

He Yuan enjoyed a dizzying workout, then did some more in the bathroom. When she was wrapped in a towel and laid flat on the bed, she was already half asleep.

A hundred years have passed, and Jingyuan is still fiercely competitive.

It's even stronger than before.

He Yuan wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Jing Yuan had become harder and bigger.

It's not just reflected in the chest and abdominal muscles, but also in many other areas.

It's simply...

When it presses down, it's impossible to even think about escaping.

It wasn't oppression, but a strong sense of security that made you want to curl up in his arms, without having to think about anything, just feeling happy.

He didn't need to think about what would happen next, or about all the ups and downs; Jingyuan would shield him from everything.

So He Yuan said, "Don't leave, just leave it like this."

As He Yuan wished, Jing Yuan did not leave all night.

Everything was trapped inside. It wasn't until dawn, when He Yuan regained some consciousness, that he tried to leave in shame and anger, only to find his skin and flesh tightly clenched, resisting his movements.

No, that's going too far.

This isn't something that happens when you're 21 or 25; it's something that happens when you're 25 or 25.

Fortunately, Jingyuan woke up with him, helped him take it out, and coaxed him into the bathroom to wash up.

He Yuan was uncomfortable all day and gave Jing Yuan a sour look.

Jingyuan naturally served him the best food and drink, which amazed everyone who saw it.

Is this a divorce?

This is just a bit of fun between husband and wife!

The Shence Palace has never responded to the heated discussions outside.

Let them argue like this; only they know the sweetness in it.

[End of Interlude (Part Two)]

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Author's Note: Good morning, good afternoon, and good night! [kiss]