Chapter 27, Chapter Twenty...
Chapter Twenty-Seven
The things Hua Fangling left for Yao Anhui were packed in a tiny cloth bag, an extremely small one, smaller than Yao Anhui's two palms together.
Thinking about the winking and gesturing Hua Fangling had given it to her earlier, Yao Anhui felt like this thing was burning her hands, but she was also curious, so she couldn't resist opening it to take a look.
Yao Anhui was not as unrestrained as Hua Fangling. This thing was not only hot to the touch, but it also made Yao Anhui's entire body turn bright red.
"This Hua Fangling is too... too... outrageous." Yao Anhui quickly stuffed everything back into the bag, planning to hide it at the very top of the wardrobe later.
"What did Sister-in-law Hua send?" Lu Yuanqing had just finished washing the dishes when he came back and saw Yao Anhui's rosy face, and couldn't help but ask curiously.
"It's nothing." Yao Anhui quickly hid the bag behind her back; she would never let Lu Yuanqing see it.
Lu Yuanqing's eyes flickered as he looked at Yao Anhui. Her face was flushed, and her tone was unconsciously shy. She wouldn't let him see it, so it seemed to be a "very interesting" object.
Lu Yuanqing's gaze made Yao Anhui feel very dangerous, so she quickly went back to the bedroom and locked Lu Yuanqing out of the room. Only after making sure he couldn't see her did she stealthily hide the things in the top shelf of the wardrobe.
As soon as she came out of the bedroom, she saw Lu Yuanqing leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, smiling as he asked her, "Looks like what Sister Hua gave me is related to me? Can't I really take a look?"
"Who said it has anything to do with you? It was a gift from Sister Hua, it has nothing to do with you." Yao Anhui immediately retorted when she heard Lu Yuanqing's words. However, her retort was too quick, making her seem particularly guilty and like she was trying to hide something.
Fearing that Yao Anhui would explode if she continued teasing him, she quickly changed the subject: "If we're not going to take photos, how about we go to the city to see a movie? And then have dinner at a state-run restaurant?"
Yao Anhui didn't really want to go either. Even without walking, she felt tired and didn't want to move. She didn't want to watch the movie, and the food at the state-run restaurant wasn't as good as Hua Fangling's cooking, so she didn't want to go either. But she also didn't want to lie down and rest, afraid that she might fall asleep and then not be able to sleep at night.
"No, I'm so tired, I don't want to go," Yao Anhui mumbled, her tone carrying a hint of coquettishness that she herself didn't realize.
"How about I give you a massage?" Lu Yuanqing had just gone to Hua Fangling because he was worried that Yao Anhui was feeling unwell but was too shy to tell him. At that moment, he didn't realize that Yao Anhui's discomfort was related to him.
When Hua Fangling heard his description, her expression was quite meaningful. Although Lu Yuanqing didn't understand what it meant at first, he subconsciously felt guilty, even though he didn't know what he was guilty about.
Later, Hua Fangling indirectly told Lu Yuanqing that there was a significant difference in physical strength between men and women, and that Yao Anhui looked delicate and weak, so Lu Yuanqing should take it easy at night.
Lu Yuanqing then realized that he had hurt Yao Anhui. He was heartbroken and scared, which was why Hua Fangling came to his door. Otherwise, Hua Fangling would not have been so tactless as to come to his door the day after someone's wedding.
Hua Fangling, being an experienced woman herself, subtly inquired about Yao Anhui's situation. After confirming that Yao Anhui was alright, she left something for her and reminded Lu Yuanqing to give Yao Anhui a massage when he had time. This is why Lu Yuanqing asked the question earlier.
Yao Anhui was very tempted, but in the end she reluctantly refused. She was afraid that Lu Yuanqing would accidentally seduce her while massaging her, and she would end up as lamb to the tiger's mouth.
However, Yao Anhui's refusal had little effect, because it was already the hottest time of the year, and even the wind was hot around noon, making it difficult to go anywhere she wanted. (If they went to the city, Lu Yuanqing would borrow a car.)
Finally, Yao Anhui, whose back and legs ached and were weak, half-reclined on the bed, looking at Lu Yuanqing, who was full of energy and fanning her, she was furious.
Logically speaking, Lu Yuanqing was the one who worked until dawn last night, so why is she, who didn't contribute any effort, more tired than the person who did?
"Why don't you sleep a little longer?" Seeing that Yao Anhui looked listless, drowsy, and forcing herself not to sleep, she felt sorry for her.
"I'd rather not, I'm afraid I'll have trouble sleeping if I sleep too long." Even though she said that, Yao Anhui still fell asleep without realizing it thanks to Lu Yuanqing's considerate fanning.
As expected, Yao Anhui woke up that night and, under Lu Yuanqing's half-demanding and half-tempting influence, put on the gift Hua Fangling had given her—a super sexy and alluring nightgown.
That night, Yao Anhui was tossed and turned like a pancake, and the next day her backache and leg weakness were even worse than the day before.
As for how Lu Yuanqing discovered Yao Anhui hiding in the top compartment of the wardrobe? Lu Yuanqing was a former reconnaissance soldier.
That night, Lu Yuanqing was a little more reserved. Unlike the previous night, he didn't go on and on. He diligently served Yao Anhui until she was comfortable, and afterwards, he coaxed her in a subservient manner. Yao Anhui probably wanted to send him to another room to sleep.
However, Yao Anhui thought about how to properly repay Hua Fangling's kindness. Soon, Yao Anhui had an idea in mind and was just waiting for the right time to repay her.
Lu Yuanqing's wedding leave was only three days long, and he went back to work on the third day after the wedding.
Life after marriage was even happier than Yao Anhui had expected. In the morning, Yao Anhui usually slept until she woke up naturally. As long as Lu Yuanqing was at home, he would prepare breakfast every day and keep it warm for her to eat when she woke up.
Every morning, Lu Yuanqing would prepare breakfast, fetch water, wash clothes, and use the washing water to water the vegetables in the yard.
Yao Anhui's daily routine consisted of tidying up the house. She would prepare the meal before Lu Yuanqing returned at noon, and the two of them would cook together in the evening, sharing a sweet and intimate meal, followed by a walk together afterward.
Sometimes when Lu Yuanqing is on duty or on missions, Yao Anhui will be busier and will have to take care of herself.
The young couple spent more than half a month in this sweet and affectionate way, until one day when Yao Anhui saw Hua Fangling carrying a basket to go fishing by the stream, she suddenly remembered that she had forgotten something important.
This incident resulted in the loss of dozens of soldiers in the military region, and Hua Fangling's husband, Shen Wenkang, was seriously injured while protecting her.
Yao Anhui's face turned pale instantly, because this was no longer the plot of the book. In the book, Lu Yuanqing was injured and retired from the army, and Shen Wenkang took over Lu Yuanqing's position as regimental commander. Shen Wenkang, the male protagonist, was seriously injured, and Yao Anhui was very afraid that something might happen to Lu Yuanqing so that he would have to give way to Shen Wenkang.
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