Chapter 96 Seduction: He will be ready to wash and wait for her in bed tonight.
After Chen Huisheng and Aunt Zhang went to Lin County to look after Xiaoman, the task of cooking for Shen Changfeng fell on Lin Meiju.
Sometimes, if she was busy and Lin Meizhu didn't have time to cook, she would buy some food from the restaurant to fool him. Although Shen Changfeng couldn't get used to the taste of Jingzhou, he would accept all the food Lin Meizhu sent him and never be picky.
But most of the time, Lin Meizhu would still try her best to squeeze out time to cook a hot meal. It didn't matter how Shen Changfeng ate, the main thing was that she wanted to eat something good.
After Lin Meizhu was the only one left at home, Shen Changfeng became noticeably bolder and more unrestrained in his actions. From holding hands and hugging each other at the beginning, to hugging each other face to face, the most intimate time was when he even kissed Lin Meizhu on the lips when she wasn't paying attention. The price he paid was that Lin Meizhu ignored him for three days.
Shen Changfeng only tried it briefly and didn't dare to push the person for too long. Compared with the passionate love in the past, the long-lasting love was more intoxicating.
After arriving in Shishou County, Chen and Zhang contacted Zhou Er and had Xiaoman taken to the county government office for care. They also sent a letter back, allowing Lin Meizhu to learn more about Xiaoman's current situation.
Xiaoman had intermittent fevers and occasional panic attacks, and couldn't yet describe what happened before and after she went missing. Chen Huisheng was cautious and waited to see how Xiaoman would recover from her illness. Lin Meizhu didn't show any undue concern, simply replying that she should take medication and take care of herself, and would be taken home once her condition stabilized.
She showed no apparent resistance to Shen Changfeng's closeness, nor did she deliberately try to please him. Sometimes she would stay in the attic to weave and do some simple needlework. Shen Changfeng received the new armband he had hoped for. The outer layer was made of tanned cowhide, which was tough, thick, and durable. The plates were crafted by a craftsman, and the size and curvature were perfect. The outer layer was covered with black brocade, embroidered with dark patterns of seawater and river cliffs—his favorite part. The lining was also soft. He guessed it was made of white cotton silk ribbon. The leather cord had a small copper ring at the end, allowing him to tighten it with one hand.
Although the armband looked almost the same as the old one, and the patterns could only be seen clearly when one got close, Shen Changfeng was still extremely happy. He was in high spirits for several days and swept through several hills with a group of brothers.
One day, when Lin Meizhu finished her work and closed the shop, it was already dark. She hurried home, but when she reached the street, she found smoke rising from the kitchen. She suspected that she had seen it wrong, and when she walked to the door, she smelled the sweet aroma of rice.
But she had clearly told Aunt Zhang not to come back at this time.
Full of doubts, she slowly walked into the kitchen and saw Shen Changfeng.
He stood behind the chopping board, his sleeves rolled up high, his forearms flowing and powerful, his face slightly lowered as he prepared the dishes. When he heard someone coming, he casually said, "You're back? The food is ready. Go wash your hands."
Lin Meiju couldn't remember what dish he was cooking. All her eyes were on his face illuminated by the smoke. She looked at the apron he was wearing, which was obviously much smaller. She suddenly wanted to laugh and thought: He really looks funny in a apron.
After watching for a long time, Lin Meizhu suddenly woke up and turned her face away. Shen Changfeng didn't notice.
He cooked four dishes and a soup, served Lin Meizhu the rice and soup, and said, "You eat first, no need to wait for me." Then he went back to the kitchen, cleaned the used pots and pans, and neatly tidied the table before coming out. He saw that Lin Meizhu didn't touch her chopsticks, so he pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Is it not to your taste?"
Lin Meizhu finally came back to her senses, picked up her chopsticks and took a bite of the food, saying, "It's delicious."
Shen Changfeng kept staring at her face, and when he saw that she didn't seem to be speaking against her will, he finally smiled and said, "Then eat more."
Lin Meiju lowered her head while eating and asked, "When did you learn how to cook and fry?" She even learned how to flip the wok.
Shen Changfeng boasted without hesitation and replied: "I am gifted. I will learn it after watching it twice. I don't need to learn."
Actually, I learned it from Chang Yuan.
Chang Yuan was so grateful when he learned that Shen Changfeng had hired a doctor for him that he insisted on thanking him in person. He even timidly gave him a bag of silver coins as an apology for losing the Zhaoye Jade Lion. When Shen Changfeng waved him off, he still looked uneasy, as if he had committed an unforgivable crime.
Shen Changfeng recalled the guests who came to Lin Meizhu's house that day, and asked him a question: "Can you cook?"
After learning for a few days, Chang Yuan boasted that he had a talent for cooking, but he didn't believe it. He asked Qingsong and others to try the dishes he cooked, and they all said they were good. Shen Changfeng still felt that they were not really praising him. When he heard Lin Meiju say that he was good, he really felt that he could be a good chef.
Shen Changfeng's cooking was indeed delicious. After she praised him once, he took the initiative and showed off his cooking skills to Lin Meiju whenever he had time. Lin Meiju was too lazy to compete with him and just let him do what he wanted.
The two of them spent more and more time together. When the people in Fubo Village couldn't find Shen Changfeng, they would come to Xiaolianzi Lane to look for him. Gradually, the place for meetings moved from the back street to this small courtyard.
Thanks to Fubo Village's reputation for eliminating evil, the neighbors' hostility toward Shen Changfeng waned, and the young men who stayed at home also switched sides. Xianchan and Xiao Sanhua were no exception, while Da Huang was bribed by three oily chicken legs. Xiao Hei remained true to his principles the longest. Shen Changfeng pondered for several days, and one night, he stepped on the roof and whistled, his eyes gleaming with a thief's light as he whispered, "Going hunting?"
Since then, Xiao Hei has also lost.
Shen Changfeng has several hunting dogs. Since he stayed in Lin Meizhu's house for dinner, those hunting dogs came over from time to time to make trouble. Together with Dahuang and Xiaohei, they made the whole house in chaos. Among them, there was a dog with a fur color similar to Xiaohei. It was particularly naughty and active, and had a big appetite. Lin Meizhu got a headache whenever it came.
One day after dinner, the little black dog appeared out of nowhere again, chasing and playing with Dahuang all over the yard, and the small vegetable garden was ruined beyond recognition.
Lin Meizhu chased them twice but failed to stop them. The two crazy dogs even scared two cats, one large and one small, into the auspicious jar. Lin Meizhu shouted angrily: "Chen Du! Can you please control it properly?"
Shen Changfeng walked out of the kitchen, steaming all over, holding a porcelain plate in his hand, and scolded softly: "Xiao Qi!"
The hunting dog named Xiaoqi wagged its tail as if to please him and circled around Lin Meiju.
Shen Changfeng was about to go back to the kitchen when he heard someone behind him calling out, "Shen Er, come here!"
Shen Changfeng then approached and saw Lin Meizhu holding Da Huang's mouthpiece and threatening viciously: "If you continue to be so shameless, I will castrate you!"
Shen Changfeng felt a chill somewhere and asked, "When did it change its name?"
Lin Meizhu looked at him coldly and said, "Just now."
Shen Changfeng's thoughts returned and he understood the reason. He was about to say that although this dog is small, it has a first-class ability to find people. This time, it was it that found the clue twice. However, when he was interrupted, he changed the subject and explained, "This Qi is not that Qi. It's the Qi of Mo Qi. There is also a white one called Shuangxue. Am I such a narrow-minded person who cares about every penny?"
Lin Meizhu smiled slowly and said, "I am."
Shen Changfeng was choked and muttered, "This generation ranking is not right. Qin Yan and I are not brothers."
Lin Meizhu helped Xianchan Xiaohua wipe her body and said, "Why not? Don't you have a brother right above you?"
Shen Changfeng laughed and said, "That's fine too. It would be better if you call me Shen Er. From now on, every time you call me that at home, you will think of me. I'll win."
Seeing that Lin Meiju was angry, Dahuang smiled flatteringly, his tail wagging and leaving an afterimage. He shrank his head and moved closer to her, constantly nudging her hand to be touched. Lin Meiju was not careful for a moment and was pushed to the ground. Dahuang Moqi rushed over, stuck to her, licking her hands and face.
Shen Changfeng was jealous and hateful, his tone was so sour that it was about to bubble up, "Shen Er, you are so lucky." He sighed again, stepped forward to drive away Er Gou, helped the man up, and said: "It seems that being your dog in the next life is not bad."
Lin Meizhu was furious: "Chen Changfeng, can you please have some shame!"
Shen Changfeng smiled and scratched her nose, saying, "What is face? I've never heard of it. Can I have half a dish of stir-fry?"
Lin Meiju was so angry that she threw a dirty rag at him. Shen Changfeng pretended not to know and turned around, revealing a large area of his wheat-colored back. Then he squatted down to pick up the rag. Drops of round sweat rolled down his spine and across his lean and powerful lower back. Because he leaned over, the waist belt tied around his lower back was tightened, leaving a thin red mark on his well-defined waist and abdomen, and the small bow on the belt was trembling.
Such a strong body paired with this little bow does not feel out of place at all, and there is a strange cuteness that is the ultimate contrast.
It's so strange that Shen Changfeng is actually associated with the word "cute".
Lin Meizhu quickly averted her gaze and shouted, "Can you please put on some clothes?"
Ever since Shen Changfeng became a bandit, he has gradually acquired a rough and untamed air. He doesn't care much about his clothes and can just take off his clothes to work when it's hot.
Shen Changfeng turned around, his eyes wandering around her face, making her eyes start to wander and her heart start to feel uneasy.
Lin Meizhu said with a stern face, "What are you looking at? I'm talking to you, and you have no shame, but I still have some!"
Shen Changfeng then said slowly: "I know you like it, so I dress like this. That day I was chopping wood with my bare chest, and you were hiding in the window crack, covering your mouth and watching. I saw it all."
Lin Meizhu blushed and cursed, "You're talking nonsense! I was looking for Xiaohua! I was scared when it jumped out!"
Chen Changfeng's eyebrows and eyes were full of spring, and he slowly curled up a smile, saying meaningfully: "Based on the relationship between you and me, as long as you want, I will wash it clean and let you touch and look at it as you like. There is no need to hide it."
Lin Meiju knew he was not joking. As long as she showed the slightest sign of agreement, he would be ready to wash and wait for her in bed tonight.
Lin Meizhu held it in for a long time, her face flushed red, and she could only say one word: "Get lost!"
This clearly shows that Shen Changfeng's shamelessness has reached its peak, unmatched by anyone, and Lin Meizhu only realized his sinister intentions belatedly. He always made some outrageous request that she would definitely reject, then proactively lowered it to another one that seemed more reasonable and acceptable by comparison. By the time she realized it, she had already fallen into the trap.
For example, he suggested that she stay overnight in the attic, but after being rejected, he offered to take her home; another example was that he hoped to stay at his house overnight, but then compromised and only stayed during the day. Until now, the two of them looked like a real couple, except for not having sex.
She even discovered that, aside from their relationship, Shen Changfeng wasn't difficult to get along with, and had many strengths. He was a man of wide reading, seemingly acquainted with every book imaginable, and he was no stranger to discussing medical texts. He didn't complain, worked efficiently and with great strength, and took on all the heavy lifting around the house. Although he had a sharp tongue, he was actually very patient, and the children at home loved playing with him. He had endless energy for new things, and after days of running around, he'd still come home refreshed and seemingly untired. He was even interested in sewing, but his hands were clumsy from years of experience. He cooked delicious meals and enjoyed creating new dishes... He was also easy to coax, or more accurately, he was very good at coaxing himself.
He remembered every word Lin Meizhu had said. Just because she'd said the Fubo Village's flags weren't eye-catching, he'd asked her for advice on what color to change. Lin Meizhu had thought he was being frivolous. How could a flag that symbolized one's status be changed so casually? Shen Changfeng's response was that when they'd won the battle against Fubo Village, they'd been too broke to buy cloth, so they'd just towed a piece of red cloth from a temple to use as a flag. Later, it rained, and the flag faded, revealing it was actually stained red with blood.
Lin Meizhu then began to select and compare various fabrics and colors with him, and also discussed the words on them for a long time.
She hadn't even noticed, she had unknowingly gotten used to his presence and company. It was a bit like boiling a frog in warm water, and Lin Meizhu was the frog, living a leisurely and comfortable life, unaware that by the time the water was about to boil, she could no longer escape.
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