bathing
In the bathroom, Cui Zhijun had just taken off his shirt to reveal his well-defined back when the door was slowly pushed open.
Cui Zhijun looked back in surprise, only to see Taishi Zheng holding the three-month-old puppy, acting suspiciously in front of him. He couldn't help but shout, "Taishi Zheng, what are you doing? Who asked you to come in?"
Zheng quietly looked forward through the innocent back of the puppy. She actually knew how to cover up and avoid taboos.
Zheng hesitated as she spoke. "I...want to ask, Daddy, can you give our little treasure a bath? He's a little smelly...I'm afraid I can't clean him up by myself."
Seeing this, Cui Zhijun wanted to pick up his clothes and put them back on, but he realized that in his haste, he had accidentally dropped them into the water. Helplessly searching for them, Cui Zhijun could only awkwardly pick up the ladle and cover his chest with it, then asked doubtfully, "Daddy?"
Taishi Zheng nodded. She slowly put the puppy down in front of her and looked at Cui Zhijun with a beaming smile. "Yes, since we've raised it while it's still so young, we have to be like its parents and take good care of it until it grows up!"
Cui Zhijun felt that what Taishi Zheng said made some sense, so he didn't say anything more.
But he urged Taishi Zheng to go out, "Then put it down and go out. I can handle it by myself."
Unexpectedly, Taishi Zheng didn't move after hearing this. Instead, she boldly walked over to Cui Zhijun and asked sincerely, "My dear, can I bathe with you?"
Let’s wash together! What to wash?
Mandarin duck... a mandarin duck bath?
Cui Zhijun's mind raced, and he clutched the ladle tighter to his chest. Just as he was about to open his mouth to reject her impulsive idea, Taishi Zheng said, "I'd also like to see what it looks like when it bathes, so my dear, will you allow me to bathe it with you?"
Tai Shi Zheng was panting heavily while speaking, which almost caused a misunderstanding.
"It's nothing, it's just..." Cui Zhijun said, but he was still a little embarrassed.
After all, he was currently naked, which made it difficult for him to be in front of Tai Shi Zheng. How should he resolve this awkward situation? Should he just go to the east room and find some clothes to put on, or should he ask the person in front of him to help him get some clothes to change into?
No matter how Cui Zhijun thought about it, this was not the best solution.
Zheng slowly lowered her gaze to Cui Zhijun's collarbone and subconsciously swallowed her saliva. Cui Zhijun noticed the strange look in Taishi Zheng's eyes and thought to himself: Sure enough, this lecherous woman hasn't changed at all.
"Taishi Zheng, please go to the east room and help me..."
Cui Zhijun was about to send the other person away when he saw Taishi Zheng's hand already grasping the water scoop on his chest. Cui Zhijun was caught off guard by her action, but seeing that Cui Zhijun was not prepared, Taishi Zheng snatched the water scoop away.
The next moment, be honest with each other.
Cui Zhijun was completely stunned, as if struck by a bolt from the blue. He felt utterly ashamed. Taishi Zheng, however, calmly found a small stool and sat down. As he scooped cold water from the basin, he sneered at the person in front of him and said, "I know what you're nervous about."
Zheng gently put the puppy down on the ground, looked up at Cui Zhijun and smiled, "But I don't know why you're so nervous. It's not like I haven't seen you like this before. Besides, we'll see each other more often in the future, so why don't we get to know each other first..."
"Ah, could it be that you want me to help you recall your memories?"
"No need." Cui Zhijun was impressed by her shamelessness. He narrowed his eyes, thinking that if Taishi Zheng wasn't afraid, what else should he be afraid of? So, Cui Zhijun bravely sat down opposite Taishi Zheng and said, "Okay, give it a bath quickly."
Tai Shi Zheng looked at his fair shoulders and responded happily. Then he turned around, stood up, and went to the stove beside the door to get a pot of hot water and mixed it with cold water.
Cui Zhijun then carefully tested the water temperature with his hand before taking a ladle and gently pouring it over the puppy. Taishi Zheng stood by, her little face in her hands, quietly watching Cui Zhijun concentrate on his work, and she would occasionally help Cui Zhijun.
The young couple had a clear division of labor and worked in perfect harmony. Unexpectedly, the puppy was also well-behaved and didn't even make a sound while taking a bath.
It seems to enjoy being cared for.
As mist rose, Taishi Zheng immersed herself in this beautiful environment, a smile lost in thought. She sensed Cui Zhijun's patience and gentleness, and subconsciously said to him, "Be gentle, kind, and modest. Cui Zhijun, I think you will make a good father."
Tai Shi Zheng seldom called him by his name.
Cui Zhijun looked up inexplicably, and his hand rubbing the dog's back paused.
However, he didn't agree with Taishi Zheng's words. Cui Zhijun wasn't that confident. He was afraid that, like his father, he might inadvertently bring harm to them. He felt that since he had chosen to have children, he should be responsible for them, not just wishful thinking. Furthermore, when it came to whether or not to have children, he prioritized the woman's wishes.
But Zheng's eyes remained firm. She was braver than Cui Zhijun. Zheng asked with a smile, "Do you like girls or boys?"
Cui Zhijun seemed to be influenced by her and surprisingly responded, "All is fine."
Tai Shi Zheng couldn't believe his response and immediately nodded in agreement, "My dear, I agree. So, we should just have one child, regardless of gender. Is that feasible?"
How could Cui Zhijun have thought about something so far ahead?
Look at him, after Taishi Zheng finished speaking, he was silently rubbing the dog, rubbing harder and harder. In the end, he only said in a soft, inaudible voice: "...Look at you."
However, the puppy could not withstand his strength and began to whimper in grievance.
Tai Shi Zheng looked at the fierce look of the man in front of him and the pitiful look of the puppy, feeling distressed and panicked. He quickly opened his mouth to remind him: "My dear, my dear, please be gentler--"
Cui Zhijun finally came to his senses and stopped, apologizing repeatedly: "Sorry, sorry. I didn't mean to..."
Zheng then patted the puppy's head and soothed it: "It must be hurt, little puppy. But Daddy didn't mean it. Let's forgive Daddy this time~"
The puppy seemed to understand what he was saying and calmed down.
Unexpectedly, as Taishi Zheng lifted her hand from its little head, the puppy lashed out with its ears. Water splashed everywhere, and Taishi Zheng quickly jumped to her feet. However, the soapy wetness of the floor threw her off balance, and she stumbled a few steps, nearly falling towards Choi Shik-jun.
Cui Zhijun didn't dodge when he saw this. He intended to pick up Taishi Zheng. However, before he could reach out, he felt a sharp pain in his chest.
Cui Zhijun had a bad premonition, but he didn't dare to lower his eyes to face reality.
Until that restless hand unconsciously grabbed twice in front of him, and Cui Zhijun could no longer hold back and grabbed Taishi Zheng's wrist. Cui Zhijun lowered his eyes and saw Taishi Zheng's hands firmly pressed on his chest, and Zheng's legs were kneeling on the ground in front of him.
Such a weird scene made the puppy, who had stopped drying himself, tilt his head.
Taishi Zheng, however, looked up and met Cui Zhijun's eyes, lost in his gentle gaze. Zheng felt her passion rise in this ambiguous atmosphere. Her reckless behavior was magnified infinitely by Cui Zhijun's restraint.
Zheng just wanted to tease him.
As expected, when they were about to reach the finish line, Cui Zhijun reached out and held her face tightly. Zheng felt that her trick had succeeded, and she thought Cui Zhijun was still scared.
Who would have thought that in the next second, he would be met with a fleeting warm kiss.
Tai Shi Zheng stared at the person in front of her with wide eyes. She was bewildered by this unfamiliar feeling. Her entire mind was in a daze...
Cui Zhijun was also overwhelmed by the stuffiness in the bathroom.
He wanted to regain his breath, but he had no idea what to do. He just pretended to be calm and let go of Taishi Zheng with his head burning. Taishi Zheng was stunned in the spot. The puppy happened to bark twice. She stood up timidly, not knowing where to go.
Cui Zhijun's voice trembled when he saw this. He said, "The dog hasn't been washed yet..."
"Oh, oh." Taishi Zheng turned around at the bathroom door and then turned back. Looking at Taishi Zheng's expression, Cui Zhijun didn't even dare to breathe, so he lowered his eyes and quietly started washing the dog.
Who could have foreseen that things would change so drastically. This time, it was Taishi Zheng's turn to look hollow and detached.
She mechanically picked up the watering can to help water the plants but foolishly poured the water on Cui Zhijun. Cui Zhijun didn't dare to say anything and could only let the water in the watering can wet his trouser legs.
At this moment, after that funny kiss, the two of them sat facing each other in silence, like strangers.
Cui Zhijun quietly stood up, picked up a long handkerchief, and wrapped the puppy's body. Then he said, "Have you thought of a name for it?"
Tai Shi Zheng raised his head.
After she recovered from her shock, she finally dared to look Cui Zhijun in the eye again and said, "Cao Cao."
Zheng had already thought of a name for the puppy, and Cui Zhijun quickly understood the meaning. "Qu Sheng was about to prepare something, so he called for Fengliu Cuocuo. Pomegranate symbolizes prosperity, wealth, and good fortune. It's a unique name."
"Cuo Cuo, did you hear that? This is your new name, do you like it?" Tai Shi Zheng's smile returned to her face. She was very happy that Cui Zhijun understood her. Cuo Cuo also wagged her tail under the scarf.
After Cui Zhijun finished speaking, he reached out and handed Cuo Cuo into Zheng's palm.
The two of them passed the puppy around like a relay, but Zheng stood there holding Cuo Cuo, not leaving for a long time.
Cui Zhijun looked at her and reminded her, "That?"
"Hmm?" Zheng coaxed Cuo Cuo to raise her head.
Cui Zhijun lowered his voice and gaze, "I'm going to take a bath... Madam, can you ask Aunt Wu to prepare some clean clothes and leave them outside?" Tai Shi Zheng finally reacted and said yes, "Let's go, Cuocuo, it's time for Daddy to take a bath. How about us? Let's go to the east room and warm up by the fire. Don't catch a cold—"
Tai Shi Zheng was still as carefree as usual. Her chaotic mind was completely attracted by Cuo Cuo, and she happily left the house.
The hot and humid bathroom was all that was left, and Cui Zhijun breathed a sigh of relief.
After he had gotten rid of his fatigue and hid in the hot bath, Cui Zhijun recalled his impulsive behavior just now and sank towards the surface of the water little by little. Cui Zhijun felt that he had regained his breath, but he had completely lost face in front of Tai Shi Zheng.
Tonight is long,
He is destined to never sleep again...
However, when Cui Zhijun thought of the beautiful fragments mixed in with these embarrassments, his satisfied smile turned into a frown.
It seems that getting married is not as bad as he thought.
The same goes for Taishi Zheng.
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