Chapter 4 Nightmare

After her mother passed away, Su Pu's entire life was plunged into an endless nightmare.

In addition to the recurring nightmares every night, I also experience auditory hallucinations when I am awake and quiet.

Sometimes it was a woman's mournful cries, sometimes it was a sharp reprimand, and sometimes it was the sound of water dripping from the roof and hitting the floor.

Tick-tock, tick-tock...

They were constantly targeting him, like shadows, leaving him nowhere to escape.

Even when Su Pu occasionally encountered something happy and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, a warning could be heard.

"What are you laughing at? Who gives you the right to laugh?"

My good mood vanished instantly.

Therefore, if you know Su Pu, you will know that he is not only a little mute, but also a little mute who is not very happy.

Because of chronic sleep deprivation, he always had faint dark circles under his eyes; coupled with his thinness and pale skin, he looked like a lonely little devil.

Wandering alone in the world, destined to die in despair...

But there's always a chance for things to turn around—

On her first night married to Li Jichuan, Su Pu, who hadn't slept well in over 20 years, actually had a good night's sleep for the first time without any nightmares.

He slept long and softly, and for a few moments, he even dreamed that he was lying in soft, fragrant clouds.

The cloud carried him along, drifting and floating, until he arrived in a fairyland where no one knew him and no one would blame him.

Su Pu was overjoyed and laughed all night long, unable to stop.

What made him happiest was that this time, when he smiled, he didn't hear a single word of criticism.

No one questioned him about why he still had the nerve to live, why he hadn't made something of himself, or why he hadn't been able to give his mother a better life.

Su Pu's mouth was wide open in a grin until he woke up and opened his eyes.

He was awakened by his own laughter.

Upon waking, Su Pu did not get up immediately. The unfamiliar surroundings and his light and energetic body made him feel as if he had been to another world.

She lay there for a while before she remembered that she had married Li Jichuan in place of her younger brother, moved into his house last night, and was sleeping in his bed.

But.

Su Pu sat up abruptly, only to realize that she was occupying the middle of the double bed...

Where is Li Jichuan?

Last night, after he finished editing what he wanted to say, he put down his phone and immediately fell into a deep, sweet sleep, not even knowing when Li Jichuan woke up.

Su Pu quickly pulled her phone out from under her pillow—it was already past 10:30!

Oh my god!

The little mute boy rubbed his messy hair, which he had been sleeping on, and looked around the bedroom again...

Is there some kind of magic here?

It even managed to overcome his unwavering biological clock!

The entire space was eerily quiet. Su Pu couldn't bear the silence; his past experiences told him that calm was merely the beginning of another storm.

Before each hysterical outburst, his mother would act unusually calm and normal, showing concern for him, buying him new clothes, stroking his hair, and saying things like, "It doesn't matter if my son is mute."

After hearing it so many times, Su Pu stopped believing it.

It was his incompetence that prevented his mother from living the life she dreamed of; it was he who ruined the life of the woman who brought him into this world.

Just as Su Pu was about to fall into another lucid nightmare, the bedroom door was quietly opened from the outside.

The person who opened the door seemed afraid of disturbing his sleep, so their movements were slow and gentle.

Su Pu first noticed the man's graying hair, then his suit, and recognized him as the butler, Uncle Wang.

After entering the room, Uncle Wang moved very quietly, tiptoeing towards the dressing room without looking to the side.

Startled by the noise of Su Pu jumping off the bed, he dared to look towards the bed and immediately showed a friendly smile.

"Mr. Su, you're awake?"

Uncle Wang's respect for him was self-evident, and Su Pu cherished it greatly. He nodded vigorously in response and smiled shyly.

"I'm here to help Xiao Chuan, cough, Mr. Li get a tie. He's meeting an important client later."

Uncle Wang explained his purpose, then frowned in alarm, "Did I wake you up? I'm so sorry..."

Su Pu waved his hands vigorously, trying his best to clarify, explaining with both hands and feet that he had woken up long before Uncle Wang arrived.

Uncle Wang understood and finally smiled with relief, asking him, "Is there anything you're not used to sleeping in? Do you need anything else? I'll get everything you need this afternoon."

I'm not used to it at all, I'm completely used to it!

If Li Jichuan ever kicks me out of his house, and I can only make one request before I leave, he will definitely ask me where I bought the bed and why it is so comfortable to sleep on.

Then he would go to great lengths to buy the same bed, so he could have a good night's sleep.

Extremely satisfied, Su Pu rolled her eyes, ran to the bedside to get her phone, and started typing furiously.

I slept very well and comfortably, thank you Uncle Wang!

Uncle Wang has some presbyopia; he squinted for a while before revealing a comforting smile.

"Why are you thanking me? It's not like I slept with you..."

Sleep with you...

Su Pu's cheeks flushed slightly as she thought of that person, then she lowered her head to type again.

Where is Mr. Li?

Uncle Wang replied, "He's already at the company. He's a workaholic; he leaves promptly at 8:30 every day!"

Uncle Wang's tone was so familiar, as if Li Jichuan was just a junior he could do nothing about, unlike the respect and caution a steward showed to his master.

Su Pu recalled that Uncle Wang sometimes called Li Jichuan "Xiao Chuan".

It's a very affectionate way to address someone.

Is Li Jichuan really that close to all his servants?

Su Pu thought about it and still felt that she should get to know her husband better.

What time did Mr. Li get up today?

Uncle Wang thought for a moment, "Hmm, I got up a little later than usual today, around six or six-thirty..."

Su Pu wore an expression of disbelief.

Uncle Wang was amused by those round, doe-like eyes and nodded, adding, "Mr. Li usually gets up even earlier, does his rehabilitation exercises, and has breakfast before going to work."

Su Pu thought to herself, "How self-disciplined!"

He thought that someone like Li Jichuan, who had no worries about food and clothing, would live a more carefree life.

"But he didn't seem to sleep well last night. He complained about being tired this morning and barely ate any breakfast before going to work..."

Uncle Wang looked at Su Pu with a smile in his eyes, "It's quite rare that you even tied your tie wrong!"

Su Pu's face suddenly turned even redder. He smiled at Uncle Wang and scratched the back of his neck.

"Alright, you skinny little monkey, go out for breakfast after you've washed up. I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I prepared a lot for you..."

Uncle Wang pushed him into the bathroom and went to find a tie for Li Jichuan.

...

Su Pu is on the afternoon shift today, so she has plenty of time after washing up.

He changed his clothes and went to eat breakfast with light steps.

As it turned out, Uncle Wang's statement that he had "prepared a lot" was not an exaggeration. Su Pu looked at the various breakfasts spread out on the table and fell into deep thought.

...How many people are these food intended for?

The nutritionists, a man and a woman, one from the north and the other from the south, stood awkwardly at the dining table.

"We didn't know your eating habits, so we made a little bit of everything..."

The girl's name was Mantian, and she thoughtfully told him, "If there's anything else you'd like to eat, feel free to tell us!"

Su Pu had never seen anything like this before; he was usually the one serving and obeying others.

He stood at the dining table, hesitant to sit down, and could only type on his phone.

I love them all!

I'm not a picky eater, and I don't have any dietary restrictions.

You don't need to do anything special for me, it would be too much trouble for everyone...

The nutritionist named Changchang waved his hand at him, "Don't mention the trouble. The tastes of food in the North and South are very different. You should try them and tell us which one you prefer, so we can prepare accordingly."

Su Pu opened his mouth, then lowered his head and tapped.

Have you eaten yet? Want to eat together?

You've prepared too much; I can't finish it all, and it'll definitely go to waste. Let's all eat together...

Mantian, ever outspoken, looked at Changchang and asked, "Is this okay?"

Changchang shook her head, "Of course not, you're the madam, you don't need to worry about us."

Su Pu continued typing.

I'm not some kind of lady... there's no need to treat me differently.

I really like Mr. Li, and I hope I can be like him, getting along well with everyone!

Su Pu was actually gambling.

Contrary to rumors, Du Lijichuan is not as unapproachable or unpredictable as people say; on the contrary, he is a very easy person to get along with.

At least, as far as he knew, Li Jichuan possessed a gentleness and kindness that was hard for ordinary people to perceive; he was an exceptionally good person.

Sure enough, after examining the text message for a few seconds, the polite expressions on Changchang and Mantian's faces gradually wavered.

The two huddled together for a couple of seconds, then looked at Su Pu, "Did Mr. Li say anything to you?"

Su Pu blinked and smiled with exceptional innocence.

I want to interact with Mr. Li the way he usually does with you all. I like Mr. Li just like everyone else.

It seemed that the phrase "I like Mr. Li" put their minds at ease. Mantian plopped down on the dining chair opposite Su Pu, while Changchang ran around telling everyone to gather all the servants in the house and have them come over to greet the lady.

Su Pu thus got to know Aunt Zhang, Uncle Chang and Xiao Qin from the cleaning team, as well as Brother Li and Brother Qian from the security team.

Everyone gathered around the table to have breakfast together.

Without any pressure, Su Pu tasted every breakfast dish and then confirmed that her taste actually leaned more towards the sweet flavors of the South, and that she even preferred sweet tomato and egg stir-fry.

“That’s more like it! Tomato and egg soup should be sweet!” Changchang was the first to disagree.

Aunt Zhang was quite unhappy. "Chang, I've put up with you for a long time. Try sprinkling sugar into the persimmon and egg stir-fry again!"

"What's wrong with adding sugar? I wholeheartedly support sweet flavors! I have my wife to back me up!" Brother Qian said.

"Wow, with all that muscle, you still have the nerve to ask your wife to back you up? You weakling!" Man Tian retorted, her face turning bright red.

Su Pu was laughing so hard she couldn't sit still. She stood by the chair and couldn't straighten up for a long time.

Upon seeing this, Changchang quietly pulled her dining chair under his bottom and said to everyone, "Madam is laughing at you!"

"Wow, how could Madam do this? She's bullying the servants!" said Xiao Qin, who hadn't spoken in a long time.

Su Pu immediately became cautious. He didn't laugh at them; he just found their way of communicating very endearing and funny...

What right does he have to laugh at anyone...?

The atmosphere was tense for two seconds. Su Pu didn't dare to breathe. Finally, Man Tian broke down first and punched Xiao Qin hard.

"Why are you trying to scare him? I'm speechless!"

Everyone laughed together, and Uncle Wang gave Su Pu a look, telling him to relax.

Su Pu stood there dumbfounded, his head full of question marks.

Xiao Qin immediately bowed to him, "I'm sorry, Madam, we're used to joking around like this, and we didn't give you time to adjust..."

After a few seconds, Su Pu came to his senses and started typing.

Would Mr. Li joke like that?

Xiao Qin glanced at his companion and smirked, "Wow, it seems you don't fully understand yet. Mr. Li is the best joker; we often get fooled by him!"

Su Pu was filled with doubt. She always felt that Li Jichuan was far removed from the word "joke." He should be like a banished immortal, untouched by the mundane world...

Su Pu thought for a moment, then lowered his head to type and showed his phone screen to everyone.

He desperately wanted to confirm it, ever since Li Jichuan accurately called out his name yesterday.

So Mr. Li knew I would marry him, right? Not Su Hui, but Su Pu… He knew it was Su Pu who would marry him, and that he was willing, right?

After reading the message, everyone fell silent.

After a long silence, Uncle Chang, who was as silent as gold, slowly nodded.

"Anyway, we heard that you're the one moving in, Su Pu..."

He recalled: "Mr. Li said that a little mute was coming to our house and that we should take good care of you."