Chapter 106 (7): Are you impotent?

Liang Huaixu's words pulled Zhuang Fuyao back from her dream.

In his dream, Liang Huaixu didn't worry about these things at all, but in real life, he was indeed very worried about them. To avoid the very low probability of an unplanned pregnancy, he even underwent a tubal ligation.

But immediately afterward, Zhuang Fuyao had no time to think about the question she had just asked. Like a piece of driftwood floating on the sea, she rose and fell with his rhythm.

"You..." She was about to speak when she was engulfed in a passionate kiss. Her eyes were moist, and she felt that the feeling was too real.

After a long while, she gritted her teeth and cursed, "Liang Huaixu, why are you only spouting empty platitudes... are you impotent?"

Her body stiffened for a moment. Provoked like this, the man's eyes darkened. He grabbed her chin with one hand, forcing her to look at him, while his other hand guided her to feel.

He whispered a few words in her ear, making her cheeks flush red.

Zhuang Fuyao relaxed her body. "It's okay, didn't you have a vasectomy?"

Liang Huaixu looked at her for a long while before asking definitively, "I had my tubal ligation done?"

"Yes, you were afraid of an unplanned pregnancy back then..."

Having received a definite answer, Liang Huaixu no longer had any reservations.

The watch completed a full rotation before the room returned to silence, and the two, satisfied, fell asleep in each other's arms.

I slept until the afternoon.

Liang Huaixu took a rare half-day off to work from home.

Upon waking, Zhuang Fuyao kicked the blankets and stretched comfortably. The dream she had last night was still vivid in her mind, and she found it particularly enjoyable.

She had just raised her lips when she felt an unnatural pain between her legs.

She sat up to look, but was startled by the man working not far away. He was only wearing casual trousers, and there were several ambiguous red marks on his chest and neck.

Zhuang Fuyao: "..."

Before he could notice, she lay down again on the spot.

Help! Why is he here naked?

Could everything that happened last night have been a dream?

She spoke with her eyes closed, pretending to be asleep. Liang Huaixu quietly sat down by her bedside, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment before he raised his lips.

When Zhuang Fuyao opened her eyes again, she saw him looking at her like that. After being discovered, she had no choice but to get up, clear her throat, and say, "Good morning."

Liang Huaixu asked her, "How do you plan to take responsibility?"

"No need. We've been husband and wife for a while. Just don't do it again next time."

After all, she had found pleasure last night.

"You think you can just cheat me after you've taken advantage of me?" The man's voice was gentle, but if you listened carefully, you could hear a hint of disappointment and grievance.

Wait, he's saying she's responsible for him?!

She paused for a moment, and after a long while, she finally said, "We're all friends."

"friend?"

Liang Huaixu emphasized these two words: "You would scratch your friend's body and back like this? Who was it that told me to scratch harder last night—"

What followed was a bit inappropriate for children, so Zhuang Fuyao quickly covered his mouth. Liang Huaixu stared at her with deep eyes.

Her eyes darted around guiltily.

Alcohol really does ruin a person's life.

She's not usually like this; it's all because she's been having too many dreams lately, making it hard to distinguish between reality and fantasy.

Zhuang Fuyao: "Then what do you want?"

Liang Huaixu looked down at her hand covering herself, and she had no choice but to let go.

His gaze was deep: "Give me a chance to compete fairly. During this time, you can consider other people or go on blind dates. I won't stop you. But you also have to give me a chance. You can't discriminate against me or just keep rejecting me."

-

Under those circumstances, Zhuang Fuyao had no choice but to agree.

But in practice, it was slightly different from what she had imagined—

He said he wouldn't stop her from going on blind dates, and he would accompany her every time. After each date, he would kiss her in the car while asking her whether her blind date was better or he was better...

Zhuang Fuyao was at a loss with him, fearing that it would cause him emotional fluctuations and harm his body. Before long, Liang Huaixu's kissing skills improved dramatically.

She confided her frustrations to her cousin.

After hearing this, my cousin laughed for a long time. "These five years have really brought out President Liang's cunning side. It's hilarious."

This was also what puzzled Zhuang Fuyao.

Liang Huaixu wasn't like this sixteen years ago. He was such a naive and simple person. He didn't know anything about so many fancy tricks.

Back then, she was the one who liked him first, secretly taking action, and eventually winning him over.

Huang Jiayu added, "But I get the feeling you're really enjoying it."

Zhuang Fuyao retorted instinctively.

"Really?" Huang Jiayu looked at her with a smile.

Zhuang Fuyao fell silent.

My cousin is right. Most of the time I am happy, and the few times I feel sad, it comes from feeling that things shouldn't be this way.

Huang Jiayu raised an eyebrow slightly. "Since it's something fun, why not give it a try?"

Huang Jiayu has been with his younger sister since she was a child and has witnessed her transformation from a carefree, experiential person to someone full of concerns.

She's not one to go back to an ex, but her sister's situation is a bit special. Liang Huaixu is a good man she can trust, which is why she hopes her sister can sort out her own feelings.

Zhuang Fuyao: "I had a failed marriage with him. Even if I had another chance, I wouldn't be sure I could choose the right answer when it comes to marriage."

"I'm not asking you to get married, it's just a trial, like dating. Even if it doesn't work out, it's not a loss, at least you won't regret it."

"Hmm, I'll think about it."

What really touched Zhuang Fuyao the most was Liang Huaixu's depression.

She never dared to imagine that someone as rational and calm as him would suffer from depression due to heartbreak. After learning about it, her defenses began to crumble.

My cousin's words today have further skewed my mind; I just need the right opportunity to make a decision.

After saying goodbye to her cousin, she went for a stroll by the lake she often visited and was attracted by a brown bear mascot performer by the roadside.

Zhuang Fuyao recalled the time when she was young and went to the amusement park on a sweltering day to apply for a job as a mascot performer.

She used to be less goal-oriented, focused on the experience, and lived a very comfortable and carefree life.

She has put many shackles on herself now, and she greatly envies this state.

The big brown bear walked towards her, pulled out a rose from somewhere, and handed it to her.

Zhuang Fuyao was taken aback. "For me?"

The big brown bear nodded, drew a smiley face with its round paws, and then made a heart shape with its hands.

Zhuang Fuyao chuckled, "Thank you."

Inside the bear headgear might be a part-time worker earning a meager wage under the scorching sun, but that kind of upward vitality is what she aspires to.

After she left, Zhou Ting got out of the car next to her and said to Big Brown Bear, "President Liang, there are some documents waiting for your signature."

Liang Huaixu removed his hood, went to a parked van, took a big gulp of water, and then began working.

Looking at the sweat on Liang Zong's forehead, Zhou Ting really couldn't understand the young man's thinking. If he wanted to make someone happy, he could have just spent money or time with him. Instead, he went to all the trouble of getting a mascot costume and just waiting there, not even sure if the person would come.

After finally waiting for them, they still won't reveal their identity.

What's the point of this?

Master Peng was even more surprised by today's situation. He didn't know that the body of General Manager Liang was now inhabited by the soul of a twenty-two-year-old. Therefore, the General Manager Liang in his mind was always the mature, steady, and serious General Manager Liang at the age of thirty-eight.

When he first saw President Liang in a mascot costume, he was absolutely stunned. It was only thanks to his professionalism over the years that he was able to hold back from asking any questions.

Holding the roses given to her by the big brown bear, Zhuang Fuyao felt a little better, but as she walked, she suddenly realized that something was wrong.

Many years ago, she had a fight with Liang Huaixu. To stop thinking about it, she turned off her phone and spent the whole day at the amusement park. Actors like them are trained and not allowed to talk during their shifts. She had a partner who communicated with her using body language when there were no tourists; they were very in sync.

It wasn't until the end that I realized that the person was actually Liang Huaixu.

Because she ignored him, he secretly went to the amusement park, put on a hood, and stayed next to her.

Thinking of this, she immediately turned around and went back.

The big brown bear was no longer there. She looked around but didn't see it, but she spotted the van that Liang Huaixu often rode in.

At that moment, she was certain that the large brown bear she had just seen was Liang Huaixu.

-

Inside the car, Liang Huaixu was signing documents when he heard Zhou Ting calling him, but she didn't say what she wanted.

He glanced to the side and saw Zhou Ting beaming with excitement. Just as he was about to speak, he heard two knocks on the car window.

The car windows were all one-way, so they could clearly see what was happening outside while sitting inside. Liang Huaixu was stunned for a moment.

He hadn't expected Zhuang Fuyao to come over. He subconsciously wanted to change out of his mascot costume, but Zhou Ting hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "It's too late to change now. She should know that you are that big brown bear."

Sure enough, the next second, Zhuang Fuyao called, and the first two words were, "Open the door."

Liang Huaixu: "..."

Master Peng and Zhou Ting got out of the car on their own, giving the two of them some space. Liang Huaixu was preparing to explain.

"Is it hot?" she asked.

Liang Huaixu shook his head. "It's not hot."

It's no wonder he's hot; wearing such thick clothes in this heat. Zhuang Fuyao took a tissue and wiped him down.

Actually, the sweat had already been wiped dry, but being treated so gently suddenly made President Liang feel incredibly proud. He took the initiative to let her wipe his sweat, with a cheap smile on his face.

Zhuang Fuyao gave him a reproachful look. "Let's go home."

Liang Huaixu smiled and said, "Okay."

On his way home, he asked Mr. Peng to stop at a nearby vegetable market.

Zhou Ting didn't know why he stopped there, but as the president's assistant, he had to be perceptive and proactive in helping, no matter what the matter was.

Hearing that he wanted to help, Liang Huaixu didn't stand on ceremony: "Buy two catties of shrimp, a turbot, and some tofu and pork as well." He thought for a moment and said, "Bring some scallions, ginger and garlic along with you."

Agnes Chow: ?

He couldn't quite understand why President Liang was now personally handling things like grocery shopping. And it seemed like President Liang was also in charge of cooking at home.

He previously thought that President Liang was somewhat detached from worldly affairs.

Now I think this is a bit too out of touch with reality.

Zhou Ting was still dressed formally, in a suit and tie, looking out of place in the market. After enduring the embarrassment, he bought the vegetables and Mr. Liang asked him how much they cost.

After he quoted a price, he heard Boss Liang say with disdain, "Too expensive, you've been ripped off. Be more careful next time."

Agnes Chow: ? ?

Zhuang Fuyao and Master Peng couldn't help but laugh as they listened, especially Zhuang Fuyao, whose shoulders were shaking from laughing so hard.