Although he could not find any flaws in her rational mind, there was always a thin mist in the depths of his emotions, which prevented them from ever truly reaching the depths of each other's hearts.
Jiang Huaiyu felt as if she were floating on a cloud. Sensing the pause in his words, she involuntarily opened her eyes, a look of confusion in them, and softly asked a question.
"What's wrong?"
This sound was like the softest willow catkins in spring, gentle yet captivating.
Looking at his wife's rosy cheeks, Bai Yujing could no longer suppress his passion. He leaned forward, and her full, rose-petal-like red lips bloomed under his touch.
Night had fallen, and spring was in full bloom.
...
The next day happened to be the private school's day off, so Jiang Huaiyu was able to spend the day leisurely at home.
Shortly after breakfast, Aunt Bai suddenly arrived, wanting to chat with her and warmly inviting her to her home for a short visit, explaining that she wanted to learn some needlework skills from her.
Since Jiang Huaiyu had nothing else to do, he carried his sewing basket and followed her.
Bai Yujing, on the other hand, continued to diligently study in his study.
Feng Yun and Hui Yi were diligently completing their homework in the main room. Both children appeared exceptionally focused because Jiang Huaiyu had promised that they could play freely in the afternoon after finishing their homework in the morning.
The brother and sister hadn't had a good time in a long time and were eager to do so.
Because of the hot weather, there was less work in the fields, and the family stayed at home. Yang simply invited Bai Qi to join them, and the group chatted and laughed as they went to Bai's second aunt's house.
Hsieh Wen-yin felt slightly dizzy after being bathed in sunlight this morning, so she decided to rest at home for a while.
After everyone in the family had left, she quietly brewed a pot of fragrant tea and personally delivered it to Feng Yun and Hui Yi, carefully instructing them to devote themselves fully to their studies and not to slack off in the slightest.
Then, she brewed another pot of rich tea, this time sending it to Bai Yujing.
Stepping into the study, she smiled and gently placed the tea on the table, saying softly, "Cousin Yujing, please have some tea and catch your breath. I've already cooled this tea beforehand, so it's perfect to drink now."
Bai Yujing felt a dry mouth, so he picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then looked up at Xie Wenying.
Her face was slightly pale, and fine beads of sweat were faintly visible on her forehead.
He couldn't help but ask with concern, "Wenyin, how are you feeling?"
Xie Wenyin shook her head slightly, her expression revealing a hint of tension and discomfort.
"No problem, no problem."
Her words, though soft, revealed a strong sense of conviction.
“I heard from my mother that you have heatstroke. If you feel unwell, you might as well go back to your room and rest. You don’t need to worry about these trivial matters.”
Xie Wenying smiled and replied, "It's nothing, just a simple cup of tea. Cousin Yujing, why don't you have a few more sips? This is a herbal tea that my elder brother brought from afar; it will help dispel the summer heat."
Bai Yujing nodded slightly, then picked up the teacup and downed it in one gulp.
Xie Wenyin's gaze followed the teacup in his hand until he finished drinking the tea, at which point she seemed slightly relieved.
Bai Yujing put down his teacup and advised again, "Wenyin, you should go back to your room and rest. There's no need for you to wait here."
"Mmm," Xie Wenying replied, but she remained rooted to the spot, as if waiting for something.
Suddenly, Bai Yujing felt a strong wave of dizziness wash over him. Then, it was as if an invisible hand was slowly draining the power from his body. He instantly became weak and powerless. With a loud bang, his body crashed heavily onto the desk, and he fell into a coma.
Xie Wenyin let out a deep breath.
She stood quietly for a moment, her expression gradually shifting from initial doubt and fear to unwavering resolve. She then slowly and resolutely began to walk towards Baiyujing.
...
Outside, laughter and cheerful chatter filled the air.
“Sister-in-law, your skill is truly amazing. The patterns you draw are beautiful and exquisite, and the finished products you embroider are even more pleasing to the eye. Look at me, my hands are so clumsy, I look like a helpless child. I can’t even compare to Huiyi. I’m really ashamed.”
Several housewives gathered at Aunt Bai's house to do needlework, chatting happily. Upon learning that Jiang Huaiyu had recently drawn several flower patterns, everyone expressed their desire to see them, so Yang accompanied Jiang Huaiyu back to retrieve them.
Jiang Huaiyu smiled and said, "Huiyi is in the prime of her learning years, so her progress is naturally rapid. Sister-in-law, you are busy with trivial matters every day, so you naturally don't have extra energy to spare for other things. If you had focused on these few skills like I have since childhood, your craftsmanship would definitely surpass that of the embroiderers."
After hearing these words, Yang felt a surge of warmth in her heart.
It was simply that her skills were lacking, but in Jiang Huaiyu's words, it sounded like praise. She couldn't help but enjoy talking to Jiang Huaiyu more and more; the pleasure she felt was like a gentle breeze.
Mrs. Yang strolled hand in hand with her, a smile always on her lips, and said softly, "Now that I've chosen the design, I need to check if those two little ones are thirsty, hungry, or diligently completing their studies."
"Sister-in-law, please don't worry. They will definitely not slack off in order to go out for fun this afternoon."
"Sister-in-law, you have a unique way of educating your children. Under your care, Fengyun and Huiyi are now well-mannered, filial and considerate, which makes me feel much more at ease."
The two chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the door of the study.
Jiang Huaiyu gently pushed open the door and was about to step in, but she was stunned and stood there dumbfounded as soon as she looked up and looked around.
Yang noticed the sudden change in her expression and, driven by curiosity, craned her neck to peek inside.
She was utterly shocked. "You! What are you all doing...?"
But she couldn't bring herself to say the rest of the sentence.
Inside the study, Bai Yujing leaned back in his chair, his upper body clothes removed, while Xie Wenyin sat in his lap, wearing only a light strapless dress.
The two were poorly dressed, and the scene appeared extremely vulgar and indecent.
Xie Wenying was startled when they suddenly barged in, and asked nervously, "You...why did you come back so quickly?"
Jiang Huaiyu frowned, trying to remain calm, and slowly said, "I forgot the pattern sample I drew in the study. I'm coming back to get it."
Upon witnessing that scene, her world seemed to turn upside down instantly. The shock she felt made her unable to stay in that corner any longer, and she hurriedly turned around to flee the scene.
Let's put aside our thousand words for now and discuss it after they're all dressed.
Yang gripped her arm tightly, her brows furrowed, and asked in confusion, "Something's not right. Why isn't Yujing reacting at all?"
Jiang Huaiyu tried hard to suppress the surging emotions in her heart and turned her gaze to them again.
This time, she noticed that Bai Yujing had his eyes closed and his posture leaning back in the chair was also strange, slumped helplessly as if he had lost all support, like an unconscious sculpture.
His appearance clearly indicated that he was not asleep.
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