Chapter 64 The Wardrobe She pulled Liang Huaixu inside and hid there.

After sending photos to Liang Huaixu last night, he disappeared and didn't reply for a long time. Feeling a bit bored and still recovering from the excitement in the car, she decided to try out some toys she hadn't used in a while.

This time, there was no need for a gradual approach; they went straight for the internal organs, but it still wasn't as good as Liang Huaixu's.

The hardness of this simulation is slightly inferior to his.

After playing it twice, she took a shower.

When she got back, she found that he hadn't replied to her messages yet, so Zhuang Fuyao made a video call to him.

It rang for a while before being answered.

The environment there was somewhat dim, and Liang Huaixu didn't speak, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he were in great discomfort.

She tensed up slightly. "Are you feeling unwell?"

Liang Huaixu responded to her in a low voice, his breathing heavy. Zhuang Fuyao worried that they had been too rough in the car, and upon closer inspection, she noticed that his face was also a little red.

Liang Huaixu: "It's nothing, I'll be fine after a good night's sleep."

She cautioned, "Don't be careless. If you feel unwell, see your family doctor."

“…Okay.” Liang Huaixu paused for a moment and said, “I’m probably not well-rested. I’ll take a nap and see how it goes tomorrow morning.”

Zhuang Fuyao nodded and said with concern, "Then you should go to sleep first. If you're still not feeling well tomorrow, be sure to tell me."

"Um."

His voice was a little hoarse. If they were watching a pornographic film, Zhuang Fuyao would definitely be able to guess what he was doing after seeing this scene.

But when it happened to Liang Huaixu, she didn't think much about it at all.

On the other side, Liang Huaixu's eyes were bloodshot, and he looked somewhat disheveled.

He received her video call at the most crucial moment, and although he tried his best to suppress it, she still noticed that something was wrong.

Finally, through her questioning and listening to her voice, I reached the climax.

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When Zhuang Fuyao woke up the next day, she video-called him to make sure he was really alright before she relaxed. She still thought it was because he was too tired and hadn't rested well, plus the fatigue from being in the car, that caused the situation last night.

When she went downstairs, Xiang Ma had already prepared breakfast. She heard Lao Zhuang and Ms. Ji discussing Grandma's birthday.

The old lady is about to turn eighty-eight, and they are discussing how to celebrate... To be precise, it was Lao Zhuang who was giving his ideas, while Ms. Ji sat silently beside him.

Zhuang Fuyao kept her eyes down and ate her breakfast quietly.

She used to argue with Ms. Ji a lot about her grandmother, because she felt that Ms. Ji was indifferent to her grandmother and would not address her by name, but would just call her "you," which was very disrespectful to the elderly.

Ms. Ji is in her prime, while her grandmother is already old. Naturally, she favors her grandmother more and has some resentment towards Ms. Ji.

Every time they argue about this, Ms. Ji easily loses control of her emotions, saying that she shouldn't meddle in what happened to the older generation if she doesn't know.

At that time, Zhuang Fuyao was young and didn't care about so much. She just felt that Ms. Ji shouldn't treat her grandmother like that. When Ms. Ji cried, she cried too.

It wasn't until she grew up that she realized that her relationships with people were different.

She is her grandmother's granddaughter, and the two have a very good relationship, so her grandmother is very filial to her.

Ms. Ji is the grandmother's daughter-in-law, and conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law have always been a difficult issue. She shouldn't use her own perspective to demand anything of Ms. Ji.

Therefore, she has basically remained silent on the issues concerning her grandmother and Ms. Ji.

Zhuang Shaoping didn't really expect Ji Lan to go. He was just going through the motions when he talked to Ji Lan. In the past, Ji Lan would always find various excuses to decline on the old lady's birthday. He knew that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law did not get along, so he would not force her.

Zhuang Shaoping told his daughter, "Your grandmother is getting old, so it's not appropriate to have a big celebration. Let's just invite our family to have a meal together."

Zhuang Fuyao nodded, "I'm fine with it."

Zhuang Shaoping then looked at his wife, "Then I'll just say you're away on a business trip and don't have time to come over."

Ji Lan neither said yes nor no, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

On the day of Grandma Zhuang's birthday, Zhuang Fuyao and Lao Zhuang finished breakfast and prepared to go to Grandma's place.

While Zhuang Fuyao was changing her shoes, she was discussing the birthday cake with the cake shop. At that moment, Ji Lan came downstairs and called out to them, "Wait for me."

Zhuang Fuyao and Zhuang Shaoping were both stunned, especially Zhuang Shaoping, who was somewhat incredulous and asked his wife for confirmation, "Are you going too?"

Ji Lan's expression was slightly unnatural. "Stop talking nonsense and let's go!"

Zhuang Fuyao was driving, while Ji Lan and Zhuang Shaoping sat in the back seat. Soft instrumental music was playing in the car, and Ji Lan was staring out the window in a daze.

She's been feeling unsettled these past few days. A senior figure in the industry, whom she met just the day before, suddenly passed away from a heart attack the next day. It's really unpredictable how life changes.

Although she had resented the old lady for a long time, over the years, the old lady's attitude towards her had changed a lot. Whatever food she made or whatever vegetables she picked, she would have Zhuang Shaoping bring them over.

He said he made it casually, but it was all dishes that Ji Lan liked to eat. His actions seemed to be making up for what he had done before.

After so many years, especially after she had children of her own, she understood the worries of mothers about their children and no longer blamed the old lady.

Just like now, she feels that her daughter and Liang Huaixu are not suitable for each other, and she will try her best to prevent the two of them from getting along.

The story of a senior figure in the industry made her realize that the old lady was already 88 years old and would live one less year with each passing year. If she continued to hold on like this, she would definitely regret it later.

She hesitated for a long time before deciding to go along this time.

When we arrived at the place, we were told it was just a family gathering, but we couldn't stop people from coming to wish us a happy birthday. The house was packed with about twenty people.

Liang Huaixu was among them.

Every year, Old Mrs. Zhuang would ask him if he wanted to come. In the past, Liang Huaixu felt that his status was somewhat awkward, so he always declined, only sending gifts separately outside of the birthday banquet.

His arrival this year is also due to the change in his relationship with Zhuang Fuyao.

After seeing Liang Huaixu, Ji Lan privately asked Zhuang Shaoping, "What's he doing here?"

Zhuang Shaoping told her to relax and not to overthink it. "I heard from Mom that Huaixu comes to visit her every month. It's only natural that he would come today since it's Mom's birthday."

Ji Lan was taken aback, somewhat confused by Liang Huaixu. "He comes every month? For the past five years?"

Zhuang Shaoping smiled and said, "Mom said that's how it is. Sometimes when I come to see Mom, I run into him. Speaking of which, the vegetables I often bring home are also thanks to him. Every time he comes over, he goes to the fields to help Mom with the work."

Ji Lan found it hard to believe. She remembered that her former son-in-law was a germaphobe. Liang Huaixu came from a wealthy and influential family like the Liang family. How could he grow vegetables?

Zhuang Shaoping gave Liang Huaixu an appreciative look.

Actually, if you ignore the other party's previous marriage with his daughter, his ex-son-in-law is humble and capable. He is the most promising and his favorite student among all the students he has taught.

Soon after, the guests took their seats, with more than twenty people seated at two tables.

During the meal, Ji Lan's gaze kept drifting towards the old lady. Although the old lady was still in good health, her age was undeniable, and she was quite frail.

There were relatives present, so she didn't show anything openly.

After lunch, the relatives who came to offer their birthday wishes all went home one after another, leaving only their own family for dinner.

Seeing that Ms. Ji was willing to come, Zhuang Fuyao stopped keeping quiet and took the initiative to lighten the mood, making the meal very pleasant.

It was a rare occasion for the whole family to gather together, and Grandma Zhuang was in a good mood. She ate two bowls of rice for dinner and said after the meal, "Everyone, don't leave tonight. I'll have the housekeeper tidy up the rooms so you can all stay here."

Liang Huaixu declined, saying, "Grandma, I'd better go first..."

Grandma Zhuang spoke first, "It's so late, why don't you stay here too, Xiao Liang?"

Liang Huaixu paused slightly. He was fine with it, but he was worried about his mother-in-law's objection.

Zhuang Fuyao also secretly observed Ms. Ji.

Ji Lan didn't express her opinion, feeling that this was the old lady's territory and she couldn't say anything. Thus, the matter of Liang Huaixu staying overnight was settled.

In the evening, everyone chatted with the old lady for a while before going to rest.

Before returning to her room, Grandma Zhuang glanced at her granddaughter and grandson-in-law with an ambiguous look, sensing that something was different.

Xiao Liang usually avoids coming on this day, so why is he suddenly coming this year? Could it be...?

Grandma Zhuang narrowed her eyes.

Later that evening, Ji Lan brought a gift to the old lady's room, which made the old lady even happier, and she eagerly chatted with Ji Lan.

She lived to be eighty-eight and, by chance, learned the secrets of this world, making her far more open-minded than most people. She believed that the most important thing in life is to live freely, and that one should let go of heavy burdens. Since Ji Lan was willing to come to her today, Old Madam Zhuang did not hide her determination to mend their relationship and apologized to Ji Lan for what had happened in the past.

Grandma Zhuang had been proud her whole life, so it was really rare to hear an apology from her. This left Ji Lan with mixed feelings, and she didn't react for a long time.

After Ji Lan left, Grandma Zhuang's eyes welled up with tears, and she wiped them with a tissue. When she was young, she liked to put on airs and keep a low profile, but now that she's old, she can't hide her emotions anymore. She smiled and shook her head, then made a phone call to her granddaughter.

When her grandmother asked her, Zhuang Fuyao was stunned for a moment, and stammered, refusing to answer. The old lady snorted, "I'm old but not blind. Do you think I didn't see you and Xiao Liang exchanging glances at the dinner table?"

Zhuang Fuyao: "..."

This is such a misunderstanding.

She knew that her blind date with Qin Zhenglin was arranged by her grandmother. She was worried her grandmother would disapprove, so during dinner, she and Liang Huaixu pretended to be an awkward ex-wife! There was no flirting between them.

But since things have come to this point, it's hard to deny it. "Grandma, I've gotten back together with him."

"Really?!" Grandma Zhuang was surprised and a little dazed. After she came to her senses, she said "Okay" several times.

Zhuang Fuyao asked with some worry, "Grandma, do you also disagree with us?"

Subconsciously, she still hoped to gain her family's approval, but Ms. Ji had already clearly objected, and Lao Zhuang had always listened only to Ms. Ji. Now, only her grandmother's attitude remained to be determined.

Grandma Zhuang shook her head and chuckled, "Silly child, if you didn't agree, would you have arranged for Xiao Liang's room to be on the first floor?"

She had previously worried that her granddaughter was also living in a fictional story, but now that she knew they had reunited, she was relieved and no longer felt that way. She sighed, "It was true that I wanted you to go on blind dates and meet new people, but no matter what, I just hope you two are doing well."

...

Having successfully won over her grandmother, Zhuang Fuyao lay comfortably in bed after her bath, in a particularly good mood.

This land belonged to the Zhuang family's ancestors. Later, when the policy allowed, they seized the opportunity to build a five-story house.

Grandma didn't want to climb the stairs, so she lived on the first floor, while Ms. Ji and Mr. Zhuang lived on the top floor. Zhuang Fuyao's room was on the fourth floor; it was a small two-bedroom apartment, decorated very cozy.

For her, the last time she stayed in her hometown was sixteen years ago. Apart from the basic layout, all the other decorations had been changed.

Next to her bedroom used to be an art studio, but now it's filled with clutter. She recognizes many of the things there, such as trophies and certificates from her middle school days, and other trinkets.

She flipped through them with great interest and finally found a peach-colored storage cabinet in the corner. This was the cabinet where she kept her diaries in high school, and she would lock it in after finishing each one.

Sixteen years have passed, and the lock has been replaced. She curiously tried to dial the code on it, and it opened on the first try. Just as she was about to open it, her phone suddenly vibrated, stealing her attention.

Liang Huaixu replied to her message: "Is it convenient for me to come over now?"

The reason was that there was only one public bathroom in the house, which was also used by Grandma Zhuang and the housekeeper. It would take a while to take a shower, so she asked Liang Huaixu to come and take a shower here after he finished his work.

She smiled and said: 【Come on, [seduce][seduce]】

While Liang Huaixu was taking a shower, she felt a little distracted by the sound of running water in the bathroom. After he came out, she hugged him and rubbed against his chest, asking, "Are you going back tonight?"

Liang Huaixu raised the corners of his lips into a faint smile. "Do you want me to go back?"

"Of course I don't want to." Zhuang Fuyao tiptoed and gave him a light, quick kiss on the lips.

The dragonfly's touch wasn't just on the water, but also on the fire that went out of control.

Considering they were in her hometown, she had only intended to keep things brief, but Liang Huaixu was unusually enthusiastic. She gently grabbed his hair, worried that the old house wasn't soundproof enough, and could only bite her lip in unbearable pain.

To get him to stop, they used all sorts of terms of address: "Professor Liang... Dr. Liang... husband..."

He finally figured out the correct password after reaching the last address. He stopped, his voice slightly hoarse, "What's wrong?"

A sly glint flashed in Zhuang Fuyao's eyes. Taking advantage of his momentary lapse in attention, she turned the tables and asked him, "Why are you being so enthusiastic today?"

Looking at his girlfriend, who was sitting on his lap and swaggering around, Liang Huaixu felt both excited and a little bittersweet.

He desperately wanted a formal title, and at the old lady's birthday banquet today, he felt like a lover whose relationship couldn't be made public. Even though it was his mother-in-law's problem, not that she didn't want to give him a title.

But as long as they don't remarry, he always feels insecure and anxious.

Zhuang Fuyao suddenly sat up a little, and Liang Huaixu, who was thinking about something, was startled by this and let out a muffled groan. His voice was very mellow and had a low magnetic quality, which was really deadly sexy.

-

I have a night-blooming jasmine plant on the balcony. In the quiet of the night, the flower buds quietly open, and the trunk next to it is thick and sturdy.

She kept him hanging on, refusing to give him a straight answer, just to hear his voice.

Zhuang Fuyao had studied martial arts and knew best how to use minimal force to overcome great strength and softness to defeat hardness. Even though she was much lighter than him, she could still firmly press down on him, making him unable to move.

Liang Huaixu's lower abdomen tensed, and he broke out in a thin layer of sweat. "Fufu, get up."

Not only did she ignore him, she became even more aggressive. With her pinning him down like this, Liang Huaixu's eyes were so intense that they couldn't be opened, and his breathing became heavier and heavier.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

The housekeeper has brought the warmed milk, and Ms. Ji should be standing next to her.

Ms. Ji: "Why won't this child open the door?"

The aunt said, "Is she asleep?"

Ji Lan: "I don't know her yet. This little night owl can't possibly be asleep this early."

The two women sat bolt upright in bed, startled. Even worse, her small suite had a combination lock, meaning Ms. Ji or her aunt might know the password…

Zhuang Fuyao glanced around, turned off the lights, hurriedly found a wardrobe, and pulled Liang Huaixu inside to hide.

The wardrobe was empty and quite spacious; she, who was about 1.6 meters tall, could barely stand up even when she bent over.

Liang Huaixu, being so tall, could only sit down. It was pitch black inside, and he couldn't see anything. Suddenly, he heard the sound of a lock being opened. She was flustered and tripped over something, losing her balance and falling on him.