Chapter 81 It's been a long time since I've cooked on the second floor.
In the early hours of the morning, the lights in the third-floor bedroom were dim, quiet, and peaceful.
After crying and releasing her emotions, Xinmian fell asleep quickly.
Her eyelids were still a little swollen and red, making her look rather pitiful.
At this moment, she was curled up in bed, held in Chi Yu's arms, her breathing long and even.
Chi Yu leaned against the headboard, tucked the blanket around her, and then hugged her even tighter, blanket and all.
In the dim light, he looked down at her.
After watching her for a while, I lowered my head and kissed her forehead, then kissed my way down her tightly closed eyes, her nose, cheeks, lips, dimples, and chin.
He didn't dare kiss too hard, just a light touch like a dragonfly skimming the water.
But no matter how many times they kiss, they can't get enough.
While kissing her, he reached under the covers, found her hand, took it, and gently pulled her fingers apart.
Finally, they interlocked their fingers.
His thumb and forefinger lightly caressed the skin on the back of her hand, back and forth, as if he couldn't put it down.
Xinmian was held tightly by him like a little figurine, he kissed and touched her, unwilling to wake her, yet also unwilling to let go.
After the kiss, the man's dark eyes stared at her again, sometimes brushing the hair from her cheek, sometimes leaning in to smell the fragrance on her neck.
In short, there are many underhanded tactics.
Holding her wasn't enough; he had to increase physical contact, as if he had a skin-craving disorder and didn't want to let her go.
On a freezing cold night, Xin Mian was sweating profusely because of his warmth.
But she was too tired and fell into a deep sleep without waking up, yet her hand instinctively tried to push him away, to push away the large heater beside her.
But Chi Yu wouldn't allow it; he only helped her pull the blanket down a little, keeping the two of them completely separated.
Only after confirming that she had finally fallen asleep peacefully again did he slowly close his eyes.
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In mid-January, kindergartens began their summer break.
Xin Mian has more free time, and the publishing house happens to have an urgent order before the New Year, so she has been working hard to finish the manuscript these past few days.
Qin Shengtian is the same; in order to get a proper rest during the Chinese New Year, she has been working overtime until very late these past few days.
He has rarely even attended the five-person gatherings during this period.
Several times when Xin Mian was drawing in the internet cafe, Yang Chengjing hesitated to ask Qin Shengtian about her recent situation, but ultimately did not ask.
While Liu Haoyuan complained that he was like a clam shell glued with superglue, he still tried his best to help his brother.
After Xin Mian and Qin Shengtian finally finished their busy schedules, they wanted to organize a gathering with everyone. However, the two girls happened to see a newly opened indoor playground in a shopping mall in Ancheng City. So, the two girls, along with their little girl Xiao Liwo, went to the city center and had a blast all day.
After returning to Wangshui Island, with the Lunar New Year approaching, every household was preparing for the holiday. Qin Shengtian was even "dragged" back to the shop by her parents to help out, leaving the group with even less opportunity to get together.
Seaside towns like Wangshui Island still retain many traditional customs for celebrating the Lunar New Year.
People who live by the sea rely on it for their livelihood, so they worship the sea god at the end of the year and the beginning of the new year.
Although there are fewer tourists these days, the docks and streets are still bustling with people preparing for the New Year.
Chen Xiulian was busy running around, and Xinmian also helped with cleaning.
Chi Yu has basically finished all the heavy housework, cleaning everything from top to bottom until it's spotless.
On the afternoon of Lunar New Year's Eve, right after lunch, Chi Yu came down from the second floor carrying a pot of succulents.
Xin Mian was sitting in the living room, packing snacks into a snack box. She glanced up casually and asked, "What's wrong with these succulents?"
"It's withered and dead."
He responded calmly, placed the succulent next to the barbecue grill in the corner of the yard, washed his hands, and returned to the living room.
Fat Orange was playing with the toys Xinmian bought in the living room when it saw the light and shadow jumping around in the yard through the gaps in the leaves. It immediately jumped out and chased after the light and shadow.
Chi Yu glanced at it, then silently closed the glass door to the living room and sat down next to Xin Mian.
She wore a loose-fitting, high-necked, apricot-pink crocheted sweater today, which perfectly covered the marks he left last night.
She lowered her head slightly, and her long hair fell down beside her cheeks, obscuring half of her face.
Sunlight streamed through the living room's floor-to-ceiling windows, falling on her and giving her sweater a soft, fuzzy glow.
She looked exceptionally gentle, like a soft and delicious cake that glows.
Chi Yu glanced at her sideways, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.
Xin Mian was already used to his proximity and didn't sense any danger. She simply blurted out, following up on what he had just said, "Can succulents also wither and die?"
Succulents are known for their strong vitality, aren't they...?
Chi Yu reached out and brushed a strand of hair that had fallen across her cheek behind her ear, his tone half-smile, "Baby, the room on the second floor has been vacant for months."
During the period when their relationship was progressing rapidly, Xinmian was too shy to go to the second floor to spend the night.
Chi Yu didn't insist.
If she doesn't come to the second floor, then he'll go to the third floor.
Over time, many of Xin Mian's daily necessities have appeared in his room.
Laptop, computer, charger, water cup, slippers, various clothes and pants.
He even took one of her small drawers to store her underwear.
Xin Mian could hardly remember when the last time he went back upstairs to sleep was.
Because I hadn't been back upstairs for so long, the plants on the balcony hadn't been taken care of. The smallest succulent couldn't survive and had withered when I went in today.
His reminder made her think of something indirectly, and her cheeks flushed slightly. Seeing that he wanted to continue, she peeled a pistachio and tried to shut him up, but she didn't expect that her wrist would be grabbed as soon as she brought it to his lips.
Chi Yu stared at the pistachios in her hand for a few seconds, then said, "I don't want these."
She asked in confusion, "Don't you like this?"
He didn't answer the question, but instead leaned in and pressed down on me, his warm breath following immediately.
"It's inconvenient to kiss."
As soon as he finished speaking, the kiss landed.
"Hmm..."
The man's tall, broad body pressed down on her, easily restraining her small attempts to push him away with one hand, while his other hand gripped her chin, forcing her to open her lips with a slight force.
His hot lips and tongue plunged deep inside, hooking hers, sucking, licking, and teasing.
His kisses, as always, were deep and tender each time.
Xinmian was soon unable to withstand his onslaught, sobbing and panting heavily.
He even couldn't help but let out a soft moan from his throat.
He heard it, was extremely pleased, and chuckled quietly.
His hot breath sprayed over her, making her feel a little itchy. She tried to dodge, but he held her waist and pressed her back down.
"Why are you hiding?"
She was too embarrassed to answer, but secretly looked up at him.
I glanced up and saw the overhead light, then remembered that I was in the living room.
Although Chen Xiulian has gone out, there's no guarantee she won't come back at any time.
She frantically pushed against his chest, "...the living room..."
"Hmm...Chi Yu..."
But her voice was swallowed up by his fierce words.
Chi Yu not only didn't stop, but kissed her even more unrestrainedly.
His warm palms had somehow slipped under the hem of her loose sweater, even lifting her undershirt, and kneaded her soft waist without any resistance.
Xinmian shuddered as he rubbed her, and certain memories from last night suddenly came flooding back.
Chi Yu, that big bastard!
He left several hickeys on her side, which made her feel both prickly and numb.
Now, his hand rests on those marks, his rough fingertips rubbing back and forth, as if admiring his own work.
“Baby,” he even glanced down between kisses, “don’t you think they look like flower petals?”
Xinmian was so weak from his kisses that she was like a powerless little fish. She struggled a few times but was firmly restrained and could only let him do as he pleased.
The two are too different in size.
He was almost twice her width; when he pressed down on her, he could completely hide her in his arms.
All she could manage to protest in was a soft, weak voice, "Grandma will see when she gets back..."
He maliciously tormented her nervousness, "Don't you think this is exciting?"
Xinmian: ......
"You're a pervert."
Chi Yu chuckled softly, "But you just kissed me too."
“Baby, you’re really into it too.”
Xin Mian blushed at his words, recalling how she had indeed taken the initiative to suck on his tongue when she was too engrossed in the moment.
"...Get up..."
She didn't want to hear him spout those vulgarities anymore.
"Yang Chengjing and Li Ke with dimples will be here soon."
Yang Chengjing was all alone at home. In the past, he had also spent New Year's Eve at No. 7 Dongpu Lane.
Uncle Chen will be there too.
This year, with Xiaoliwo and Li Ke joining in, plus Xinmian, the courtyard is sure to be very lively.
Chi Yu smoothed her hair with his long fingers, then casually glanced at the clock on the wall.
It's still early.
He put one arm around her waist, picked her up, and carried her upstairs.
Xinmian was shocked. "What are you doing? The snacks aren't packed yet."
“Baby,” he said, effortlessly carrying her up the stairs and kissing her lips, “we haven’t done it on the second floor in a long time.”
Xin Mian's heart pounded, and she quickly refused, "No! You can't!"
Doesn't he realize how long he's been on the job?
It definitely won't be able to be salvaged before others arrive.
And...and...
Who would be thinking about something like this on New Year's Eve!
"Wasn't the second floor just cleaned..."
She didn't want to clean it up again.
Chi Yu chuckled, gently patting her buttocks with his large hand, "When have I ever asked you to clean up after I've finished with you?"
Xinmian's cheeks flushed.
He was telling the truth.
After each session, she would either fall into a deep sleep or be so exhausted that she could only lie in bed panting.
Whether it's taking a bath, wiping down, or cleaning up the "battlefield" inside and out, washing the sheets, pillows, and towels, he does it all.
She never laid a hand on him.
But that won't work either!
Xin Mian snapped out of her reverie and saw that he had already carried her into the second-floor restroom.
On the sink, he had very few personal belongings left, except for a lone box of tissues.
He took a clean towel and placed it on the table, then put her on it.
Xin Mian immediately understood what he wanted to do and quickly pressed down on her skirt.
“Chi Yu…”
He leaned in and kissed her, "Baby..."
Hearing such blunt words made her hands tremble, and her refusal came out in broken, incoherent sentences.
Chi Yu continued to tempt her in a low voice, "Baby, is it okay?"
He didn't intend to actually fight; just looking at her was enough for him.
Xin Mian hadn't expected him to have this idea, and turned her head away, blushing.
"What you're saying..."
"It's as if I'm the one with unsatisfied desires."
He chuckled hoarsely and kissed her cheek, saying, "You're so adorable."
She was speechless, and the moment she slightly raised her gaze, it collided with his deep, dark eyes.
After a few seconds of silence, just as he placed his palm on her knee, the sound of a door opening suddenly came from the first floor.
Immediately following was the sound of Little Dimple jumping for joy.
"Teacher Xiaomian~"
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Author's Note: Chi Yu, you're making people's hearts turn yellow every day.
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