Chapter 39 - Now that we know the division of labor, shall we meet again? ...
With Fu Qingli's behavior so obvious, how could Lin Xi possibly say "no"?
She was burning up; her neck, cheeks, and even her whole body were flushed pink. Her breathing was erratic, and she was too ashamed to face him, so she buried her head in his chest and refused to get up.
Fu Qingli gently stroked her beautifully shaped shoulder blades, helping her to catch her breath.
Once their breathing had calmed down a bit, he explained in a low, hoarse voice, "Xiaoxi, I'm not like the frigid person you see on the surface. All men have the same inherent flaws; seeing a girl they love can evoke endless desire. But you were young then, still in school, and hadn't seen how beautiful the world is. I was also afraid—afraid that one day you'd meet someone better and regret being with me when you were so young and naive. So I always thought I'd wait until you grew up a bit, until you saw the world's splendor, and until you were sure it was me, then we'd never be apart again. Back then, I didn't get close to you often, didn't let you stay overnight, and we lived on different floors, all for the same reason: I was afraid that if we got too close, I wouldn't be able to resist wanting you, wanting to completely keep you by my side. But if you've ever opened the bedside table in my apartment, you'll know that I've always kept condoms handy, just in case I ever couldn't resist and you got hurt."
Lin Xi: "..."
Why would she open his bedside table for no reason?!
"I wasn't good enough before; I didn't give you enough security in many ways. This time, I wanted to take it slow and pursue you properly so you would know I can protect you now. But I lacked self-control. I couldn't resist and proposed marriage directly. But even if we get married, I can't change the fact that I pursued you. Don't rush, this time we'll take it slow, and I'll prove how much I love you with my actions!"
"..." Lin Xi didn't move, still keeping her head down, but couldn't help but snort through her nose, and punched him in a fit of anger, "I'm not in a hurry!"
His body was stiff all over; this punch felt like a tickle.
Fu Qingli grasped her small fist, gently stroking the back of her hand with her fingertips, readily taking the blame upon herself: "Yes, I know. I was anxious, anxious to let you know how much I wanted to..."
He didn't say what he was thinking.
The answer is clear to both of them.
Lin Xi: "..."
"You said you were afraid I'd regret being with you after seeing the world, but what about you? Won't you regret it?"
Fu Qingli shook her head: "No, my world is only related to you; everything else is irrelevant to me."
It seems there's no need to ask anything else.
His words made it clear that no matter what happened in the past, now and in the future, it only belongs to her.
Then let's not dwell on those regrets anymore. The past cannot be changed; what they need to do is live in the present.
Humans cannot possess the past, but they can possess the future?
As the pent-up frustration in her heart slowly dissipated and her attention returned to the present moment, Lin Xi realized that this posture was quite embarrassing.
Fu Qingli's reaction was intense, showing no signs of abating, and her whole body was burning hot.
As she nestled into his arms, his entire body reacted instantly to her.
The two were exchanging such ambiguous and tender words, which didn't seem like a "take it slow" approach at all.
They speak boldly, but when faced with the reality, they become timid.
She leaned back, trying to leave his embrace, her eyes lowered, not daring to look at him: "I know, I'm sleepy, I'm going to sleep, you should go and rest too."
Unexpectedly, Fu Qingli's hand moved up, pressing down on the back of her neck and pulling her back into his arms, his forehead against hers: "Now that you know, let's kiss again?"
His hoarse voice held a hint of wickedness.
Lin Xi's almond-shaped eyes widened in shock, and she quickly covered her mouth with her hand: "No!"
He's already so excited, if we keep kissing him, something bad is definitely going to happen!
Seeing her nervous expression, Fu Qingli smiled with a dazed look in her eyes and stopped teasing her: "Xiaoxi, this time, whatever we are thinking, we will be honest with each other. I can't bear to be separated again."
Thinking back on the six years they were apart, Fu Qingli's voice became somewhat hoarse.
Lin Xi's eyes also became moist, as if a downpour would begin at any moment: "Okay, we need to be honest with each other."
When you embrace your loved one, time seems to slow down, allowing you to enjoy the connection between your hearts.
But in some places, the presence was so obvious that Lin Xi didn't know how Fu Qingli could remain so calm on the surface.
But she couldn't calm down and awkwardly reminded him, "You...would you like to take care of this?"
Fu Qingli chuckled softly in her ear and pecked her bright red earlobe: "Okay, you go to sleep first, I'll come back to keep you company later."
He paused, then added, "Sleep together."
Lin Xi screamed silently in her heart. As soon as he let go, she scrambled off him, crawled under the covers, and buried her head in them like an ostrich.
Fu Qingli couldn't help but chuckle, and patted her head through the blanket: "Xiaoxi, we're husband and wife, it's normal to discuss these things."
*
Lin Xi didn't have any expectations for the follow-up of this frank conversation, nor did she take Fu Qingli's words "I'll pursue you properly" to heart.
After all, their relationship skipped the pursuit stage entirely.
However, Fu Qingli's behavior changed significantly the next day.
After they opened up to each other, he no longer spoke and acted as cautiously as before, but naturally stepped into the role of a pursuer and began to be attentive.
He was still very busy, but he no longer asked the housekeeper and Gun Gun to remind him about meals. Instead, he would call her himself to supervise when it was time to eat and would also report his itinerary and the people traveling with him to her in a timely manner.
Young couples in love really enjoy this intimate sharing process.
But Ji Jiali and Zou Song, who were with Fu Qingli, had never seen Fu Qingli so affectionate. They both broadcast live in the group chat with Zhou Qi how "unprofessional" he was, talking about love in front of his business partners.
During dinner, Zhou Qi showed Lin Xi the chat history in the group chat.
A flurry of photos and comments made Lin Xi feel embarrassed, and she privately reminded Fu Qingli, who was still sending her messages.
Murmure: [Aren't you socializing? It's not good to be on your phone like that. Be mindful of your image!]
Ting: [It's okay, I know what I'm doing.]
"..."
Perhaps it was because he was the only one in the entire venue holding his phone, calmly sending messages with an expressionless face.
The other party's representative was worried that the terms were unsuitable and might displease him, so they privately inquired with Ji Jiali and the others: "Is President Fu dissatisfied with the cooperation plan and wants to contact other companies?"
Ting: [By the way, I think the hotel shampoo isn't quite suitable for your hair type. We're staying at the hotel for several months this time, so after I'm done here, let's go shopping together and buy some daily necessities.]
Lin Xi checked the time; it was already past seven in the evening.
Murmure: [You'll be back pretty late from your social engagement; the mall's probably closed. I'll go shopping by myself.]
Ting: [I just finished, I'm coming to pick you up now.]
At that moment, Zhou Qi's phone started vibrating frantically again.
Public page: [Brother Fu left us behind and then left first, isn't that too much of a jerk?!]
Li: [If you're so capable, say that to his face!]
Public page: [……]
Li: [If you have nothing to say, shut up. Finish the rest of your drink, and we're leaving!]
Public page: [……]
Official Page: [I can't drink anymore!]
...
Before they could even come up with an escape plan, Fu Qingli's message came in again.
Ting: I'll be there in five minutes. I'll wait for you in the parking lot.
Lin Xi knew that the place where he was entertaining guests was close to the hotel, but she didn't expect it to be this close; it only took about ten minutes to get there.
She hurriedly put down her chopsticks: "Qiqi, Fu Qingli is here, I have to go now."
After saying that, feeling a little guilty, he picked up his bag, got up, and left.
When she arrived at the parking lot, Fu Qingli's car was already parked there.
He was dressed in a white shirt and black pants, standing by the car, smiling and waiting for her.
When the two are only a dozen meters apart, he slowly raises his arm to greet you, his smile even brighter, his dark eyes shining as if countless stars have fallen into them.
Lin Xi didn't know what she was thinking, but suddenly her heart was filled with boundless anticipation for the future.
She ran the rest of the way, her steps quickening until she finally threw herself into Fu Qingli's secure embrace.
Fu Qingli wrapped his arms around her slender waist, lifted her up with both hands, and actually spun her around in place.
The plots in idol dramas are so cheesy they seem outdated.
When it actually happened to me, I felt an overwhelming sense of excitement and surprise.
Lin Xi wrapped her arms around Fu Qingli's neck to steady herself and avoid losing her balance.
Fu Qingli gently nuzzled her soft cheek, his breath brushing against her ear, a whisper unique to lovers: "Have you missed me?"
Lin Xi was a little embarrassed, but she still nodded gently in response.
I think about what he said yesterday, and I think about waking up in his arms this morning.
But Fu Qingli wasn't satisfied. She lifted her up a little with both hands and coaxed in a soft voice, "Hmm? Did you miss me?"
I have to hear it from her own mouth to be satisfied.
Lin Xi refused to talk, so he kept holding her close, whispering sweet nothings in her ear, as if he wouldn't put her down until she told him.
Lin Xi couldn't resist him, so she leaned close to his ear and said, "Yes, I do."
"How much do you want it?" Fu Qingli pressed her advantage.
Lin Xi then became uncooperative and struggled to get down.
Fu Qingli smiled broadly, pulled her in, and kissed her cheek to comfort her.
In that position, he freed one hand to open the door, and then carefully carried her into the passenger seat.
As he started the car, Lin Xi suddenly thought, "If it's just to buy shampoo, there are convenience stores near the hotel; there's no need to go to the mall."
"The mall has a wider selection of products."
Lin Xi asked in confusion, "Do you have a lot of things to buy?"
They stayed in a top-tier luxury business suite, fully equipped and with a professional butler; they only needed to ask for anything.
If all else fails, there's a fairly large convenience store near the hotel where you can buy most daily necessities.
"Well, since we're going to stay here for a few months, we should treat the room like home and change the furniture and household items to our liking."
The hotel's decor is rather formulaic, which makes it difficult to feel a sense of belonging.
Lin Xi hesitated a bit: "Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"
“It’s no trouble at all,” Fu Qingli said, turning the steering wheel with practiced ease. “You take care of picking out what you like, and I’ll take care of the arrangements.”
After saying that he was very satisfied with his arrangement, he added, "From now on, this will be how we divide the work in our family."
Our home, a home that belongs only to the two of them.
Lin Xi turned to look at the bustling crowd outside the window, and couldn't help but smile as her eyes reddened.
She has a home now, a home with Fu Qingli, and she no longer needs to envy others.
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