Jiang Cheng looked down and gave a very low "hmm".
He used too much force.
Even if reason tells him to be considerate of her, when emotions run high, it's hard to control himself; he simply can't care about anything else.
"It's okay, it doesn't hurt," Pei Xi said, looking at his slightly lowered eyes.
She had no recollection of the injury.
She was so dazed that she couldn't pay attention to her feelings anywhere else.
Looking back now, I realize that he pressed quite hard and for a long time, so it's normal that he left marks.
Jiang Cheng gave a very low "hmm" again.
"I'll be more careful next time." He looked up at her.
"…Um."
He lifted up another section of his shirt to check the rest of the room, and only after confirming that there were no bruises did he feel relieved.
Then he straightened up and hugged Pei Xi tightly.
It was a very solid hug, encircling her completely in my arms. Her broad shoulders, strong arms, and the faint lavender scent of laundry detergent on her body made me feel incredibly at ease.
Pei Xi unconsciously rubbed her cheek against his chest.
Jiang Cheng suddenly spoke from above her head: "Baby, I forgot to ask you a question last night."
"Um?"
"Are you comfortable?" Jiang Cheng asked in a low voice.
He asked the question very seriously, as if it were extremely important to him.
Pei Xi paused for a moment, then hummed in agreement, "Comfortable..."
"That's good." Jiang Cheng seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
Two seconds later, he said again, "Baby, if there's anything you're not happy about, remember to tell me. This is my first time too, so there may be things I overlook. Please tell me promptly."
Pei Xi listened, a smile appearing on his face. "Okay."
Jiang Cheng nuzzled her hair with his chin. Pei Xi couldn't see his expression, but she could hear his tone, as if he were making a solemn promise: "I will make you more comfortable in the future, baby."
Pei Xi's smile widened. "Okay."
After saying that, she suddenly remembered something, lifted her head from his embrace, looked into his eyes and asked, "Then I haven't asked you yet, are you comfortable?"
Jiang Cheng was clearly taken aback.
After two seconds, he nodded, “…Mm.”
It's more than just comfortable.
I feel like dying.
This question seemed like the spell that opened Pandora's box. Jiang Cheng recalled everything from last night, and his body began to feel slightly hot again.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Reason returned quickly, Jiang Cheng released Pei Xi, and coughed lightly, "It should be takeout, I'll go get it."
“Okay.” Pei Xi nodded.
He originally wanted to cook himself, but there weren't many ingredients left in the refrigerator, so he ordered a few dishes that Pei Xi liked.
After picking up her takeout and opening the package, Pei Xi realized she was also a little hungry. She quickly washed up and then sat down at the table to enjoy her meal.
Halfway through the meal, Pei Xi suddenly looked up and asked Jiang Cheng, "So, are you going to work later?"
She was still concerned about his work.
Just because he says it's nothing doesn't mean it really is nothing, and it doesn't mean his job will disappear out of thin air.
He can only make up for it by staying up all night later.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng neither nodded nor shook his head, only saying, "It's your decision."
He chuckled softly. "If you don't want me to go, I won't go."
"No." Pei Xi shook her head firmly. "I don't want to interfere with your work."
Jiang Cheng was taken aback.
He thought Pei Xi would try to coax him to stay.
He frowned slightly and asked again to confirm, "You really don't need me to come with you?"
Pei Xi nodded emphatically, "Really, it's not necessary."
She added, "Just come home early tonight, I'll be waiting for you at home."
Home…
Jiang Cheng paused, his hand holding the chopsticks still.
Even though he knew that the "home" Pei Xi was referring to was just this rented room, a sudden warmth welled up in his chest at the word.
Jiang Cheng thought that perhaps they really should have a small home of their own.
In his dream, he once gave her a house, a home he presumptuously designed according to her preferences.
But now, he thinks he can build a home with her.
He looked at Pei Xi and said softly, "Baby, if you're bored at home, you can watch some home renovation videos."
Pei Xi was taken aback. "Huh?"
A few seconds later, a conversation she had with him a long, long time ago suddenly popped into her mind.
【When you're rich in the future, you can first give me a big house, and then decorate it into my favorite princess room, inside and out, according to my wishes, how about that?】
Dress yourself up however you like, and choose whatever color you like.
It's a deal, no take-backs.
【must. 】
Pei Xi was suddenly taken aback.
He actually remembered everything.
Jiang Cheng put down his chopsticks, stood up, touched her face, and said gently with a smile, "Baby, wait for me. I'm going to work hard to earn money to buy a house. Don't worry, it will be soon."
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