Chapter 20
The sound of running water filled the bathroom. Cheng Yanjin stood under the showerhead, rinsing himself with cold water for a long time, but still couldn't get out.
Think of something else, don't let her words leave you dizzy like a clueless kid. Like, what will Uncle Hu make for breakfast tomorrow morning? Uncle Hu—
"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not that kind of person. If I'm going to do something, it has to be with someone I like."
"Huh? Then I think it's hard for our two-year contract to end well if we don't have a sex life." Lin Langyi's face slowly became clear through the mist, imprinted in his mind like a domineering bandit. "But you don't need to worry too much, maybe it will only happen once."
What do you mean? If you're not satisfied, you'll never have another chance, right? How can she always say such blush-inducing things so calmly?!
Cheng Yanjin shook his head like a dog emerging from water, scattering water droplets everywhere.
"Don't you girls care a lot about your first time? Why are you talking to me like this—"
“Oh, don’t worry, didn’t I tell you I had an ex? Not anymore.” She tilted her head. “Besides, I’m very picky. You can question my character, but you can’t belittle my taste.”
Cheng Yanjin let out a muffled gasp, covered his face, and leaned against the bathroom tiles. He had blushed at her words; damn it, he should have turned off the lights a long time ago so he wouldn't be able to see anything.
What did she mean by that? Was she praising his good looks? Cheng Yanjin touched his own pectoral muscles, and shamelessly reached down to touch them as well.
She had one, so how does he compare to her first love?
Should he do it himself first? It would be too embarrassing to go out like this, and I heard that if he does that, he won't be too ashamed when he comes back later.
No, no, I didn't buy a condom, that's not allowed.
Cheng Yanjin wiped his face, then tilted his head back to face the cold water from the showerhead, trying to clear his head.
He now felt that the education in Yuan Chuyu's family was indeed more comprehensive. He was taught and instilled with correct sexual concepts from a young age. He had heard that the housekeeper would replace the condoms in the bedside table every three months, although Yu-ge had never used them.
You should also prepare some yourself.
Cheng Yanjin's gaze slowly drifted away, landing unfocused on his phone on the sink. He wondered if he should order something online and have it delivered, but he couldn't move and had no time to think about it.
An even more exhilarating feeling than during extreme sports surged up in waves. The wound on his back, which had been treated with medicine, became hot and itchy when rinsed with water. He tilted his head back and let the cold water pour into his mouth and nose, but swallowed several times as if it did not quench his thirst. He trembled all over as if someone was choking him.
Amidst the swirling mist, her even more beautiful face floated into my mind, along with the fact that at this very moment, she was sleeping soundly in his room, in his bed, and wearing his clothes.
His wrist trembled violently, and he arched his back slightly, bracing himself against the tiles to breathe heavily. After a while, he squeezed out more shower gel and rubbed it on his body, trying to cover up the soapy smell that he had previously complained about.
He lingered in the bathroom for more than forty minutes before finally tiptoeing out.
The bedroom light was turned off early, and the breathing on the bed was barely audible.
He walked around the bed to the other side. Before going into the bathroom, in order to prove his unyielding integrity, he had haphazardly spread the four-piece bedding set that he had put away on the floor.
Cheng Yanjin lay down on the spot, deciding to seize this last bit of time to pretend to take a nap, even though his mind was incredibly clear and he was as excited as if he had just drunk coffee.
He started counting sheep, but when he got to the fifth one, Lin Langyi's soft voice came from the bed again: "Cheng Yanjin, I can't sleep."
Cheng Yanjin kept his eyes tightly shut: "What can I do if you can't sleep?"
Her voice was as melodious as a sea nymph in the darkness: "It's all your fault. I was sleeping soundly, and you were banging on the door, taking a shower, and arguing with me in the middle of the night."
"Good to know. From now on, go back to your own home and sleep."
With a slight rustling of fabric, Lin Langyi moved to the edge of the bed and looked at him on the floor. Her long hair hung down from the edge of the bed like Rapunzel, inviting him to take the bait: "You woke me up, aren't you going to take responsibility?"
After a brief silence, Cheng Yanjin said with difficulty, "No...no, that's not it."
A short, soft laugh came from the bed, her voice trailing off with a smirk: "Yes, I do."
The lights were turned back on, and Lin Langyi got out of bed barefoot to rummage through her bag, while Cheng Yanjin seemed frozen in place, gripping the edge of the mattress with both hands, his chin hidden under the covers, lying motionless on the floor.
"You came prepared today?" He was so stiff that only his lips could move. "Why do you carry this with you?"
Lin Langyi tucked her long hair behind her ear and answered while rummaging through her bag, "Not really. I saw that video about sexual assault to save my life before, and I often have to go out to discuss work late at night."
Cheng Yanjin frowned immediately: "Why does your family make you, a girl, run around like this?"
“Because it’s my stuff.” She didn’t even look up. “I only spend time on things that are mine. If important things are all left to others, they will gradually slip out of my control.”
"Ah, I found it!"
Lin Langyi took two pieces and went back to bed, still lying there with half her head sticking out. She smiled and waved the things in her hand in front of him: "Remember, you have to buy these in the future, I'm allergic to rubber."
"Rubber allergy?"
"Yes, that's why we need polyurethane. I like this brand and style, so don't buy the wrong one next time."
Cheng Yanjin's cold shower was completely wasted because of this sentence. His breathing was heavy and disordered, and he could only bury his head in the sand under the covers and ask, "Why should I remember it?"
Lin Langyi glanced at him and nodded indifferently: "That's true, maybe just this once."
She was about to retreat back onto the bed after she finished speaking, but the next second Cheng Yanjin suddenly sat up and grabbed her wrist.
His arm muscles were bulging, and when he grabbed her wrist, he didn't hold back at all, as if he wanted to drag her off the bed and punish her.
She seemed to let out a soft gasp, as he dragged half of her body off the edge of the bed, dangling her upside down in the air. She was still able to lift her eyelids little by little, tilting her chin up, and look at him with a slightly provocative expression.
That seemingly condescending yet arrogant gaze gradually roused the restless worm within him, making him feel as if a fire had been lit in his chest, almost burning his mind to ashes.
Lin Langyi gave him another push in a lighthearted tone, enticing him, "Don't use your strength now, put in more effort later... I've been single for too long."
Cheng Yanjin tightened his grip, listening to her long moan that sounded like a mix of pain and tenderness. He stared at her beautiful face for a while before slowly pressing her for an answer: "When you went to Jinsha Mansion before, did you like the swimsuit?"
The topic jumped around so quickly, and she nodded blankly.
He suddenly leaned close to her, their noses touching, their breaths mingling, and asked, "Who bought it for you?"
Lin Langyi took this as a variation of the "Who's doing this to you now?" question in bed, a blush rising on her cheeks as she slowly exhaled, "You bought it for me..."
Cheng Yanjin's gaze was as heavy as the pressure of his palm, carefully examining her facial expression, trying to see if she was lying.
He only saw her bright, watery eyes and her innocent, naive expression... She was answering him honestly and frankly.
Indeed, Cheng Yanjin suppressed the small knot in his heart. He didn't know why seeing the photo of Yuan Chuyu and Lin Langyi suddenly aroused a strong displeasure in his heart. But now that he thought about it, he knew Yuan Chuyu's character better than anyone else. He was thoughtful, considerate, and proper. He must have just been doing his best to be a good host and take care of Lin Langyi for his sake.
Therefore, even when facing Lin Langyi, Yuan Chuyu claimed that he bought the swimsuit himself and did not try to take advantage of her.
Cheng Yanjin's emotions vanished, and when he came back to his senses, he realized that he and Lin Langyi were already incredibly close. The hem of her wide dress had rolled up because he had been dragging her around, revealing a pair of long, straight legs and a small section of her soft waist.
She was even more beautiful than in the water polo photos; he felt the photos didn't capture even a fraction of her beauty.
Cheng Yanjin's throat tightened, and he could hardly control himself. Instinctively, he held her down, while still stubbornly and maliciously teasing her, as if this could cover up the fact that his heart was beating uncontrollably.
"You insist on today?... I even have a wound on my back."
Lin Langyi tilted her head: "Mainly because there might not be another chance for a long time afterward."
"What's the meaning?"
"It's nothing." She looked at him with a smile, boldly and directly pressing his chest muscle with her hand, quite satisfied. "What does it matter if you have a back injury? You can just sit up or stand up."
“Now, first you need to…” She slowly lay down, bent her legs and placed them on the sheets, then beckoned to him with her finger.
The birthmark on his thigh flashed by, just inches away from the bridge of his nose.
Cheng Yanjin swallowed hard, and his eyelids began to twitch slightly.
It's unimaginable that he would one day have to kneel before a woman and fawn over her in such a humble manner.
It's not like that at all; it shouldn't be like that.
He really didn't like her at all; in fact, he hated her strict discipline.
He should, as he always has, teach the other person a lesson they won't forget whenever someone tries to control him.
"Hmm?" Lin Lang noticed that he hadn't moved for a long time. She turned her head and saw him staring at her like a wolf cub.
But the muffled "hmm" sounded completely different to Cheng Yanjin. It was as if the breath was being poured into his ear and went straight into the back of his head, making his scalp twitch.
She thought he didn't understand, so she reached for her phone, intending to upload a treasured video that was compatible with XP to teach him.
The moment his impressive abs appeared on the screen, he slapped the phone away.
The phone rolled around on the bed, and the lock screen abruptly silenced the sounds.
“I don’t want this.” He stared intently at her, then placed her hand on his abdomen as if it were another form of appeasement and sacrifice, offering her his proud, well-defined abs. “I don’t want to hear anyone else’s voice right now.”
Yes, very good. Refute her like that, don't give in to her.
She was gazing at him with those watery eyes again.
Cheng Yanjin mentally recited a thousand words of hatred for her, gripping her wrist both lightly and heavily, but never letting go.
He hated her because she never listened to or obeyed him.
Even worse, she wanted him to back down.
She is so hateful and petty, she is wicked, and she will get her revenge for everything.
He had never met a girl like this before.
Cheng Yanjin stared intently at her, but in the end, he moved his body back, crawled two steps on his knees, and chose to quietly and obediently kneel at the foot of the bed to comply with her command.
When he touched her, he felt like he had lost his mind.
But he told himself that it was just his competitive spirit at work, just like in every competition, he didn't want to lose to anyone.
Including her first love.
At least he could easily support her with one arm, whether standing or sitting, anywhere, so that she could easily hook her arms around his neck and breathe softly against his neck without having to exert herself.
Her first love certainly couldn't do that.
*
Uncle Hu prepared a very lavish breakfast that morning, including many of Cheng Yanjin's favorite dishes. However, Cheng Yanjin just kept a straight face and drank the glass of milk in his hand with a very serious expression.
Lin Langyi appeared much more natural and relaxed beside him. She had a good appetite, her cheeks puffed out as she chewed.
Everyone at the table was very kind to her, and Cheng Yanjin knew why—
Because the pajamas and sheets he had forgotten in the dryer that morning were thoughtfully hung up on the balcony by the housekeeper, like a white flag of surrender, announcing it to everyone.
Although Cheng Yangkang, who was used to waking up early, tried his best to hide his reassuring smile, he still had to say what needed to be said. His words, "Before the wedding, you still need to take precautions," stunned Cheng Yanjin on the spot.
They didn't make much of a commotion, because Lin Langyi had tricked him. She had been directing him for a long time, telling him to be gentle, heavy, fast, and slow. Only when she had finally had her fill and he was about to be driven to his limit by the long wait did she offer to help him put it on.
His face flushed red, and he became obsessed with every touch she made. After he reluctantly agreed, she put it on backwards.
You're wearing it backwards!!
She exaggeratedly covered her mouth and exclaimed, "Oh, I'm sorry, it's been so long... I'm out of practice. But if you wear it inside out, you can't take it off and turn it inside out again. That's wrong, and there's a chance you'll get pregnant."
He said he had learned the health and hygiene knowledge very well, but there were only two pieces to begin with, and now half of them were gone.
His heart was bleeding.
He was clearly annoyed, clearly regretful, clearly missing it terribly, but he still stubbornly insisted, "Why is there still one? This is so annoying, am I going to sleep or not?"
The other one was right, but he had never been with a woman before. Lin Langyi would just smile at him or hum a casually, and he would become dizzy and lose all sense of time. All he could do was silently and fiercely argue with her, and he knew nothing else.
Not too long.
Cheng Yanjin gave himself a disheartening assessment.
Lin Langyi showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever; her cheeks were rosy, and she looked to be in excellent health. While he was still feeling annoyed, he felt that she looked even happier.
Because she still had time to nap a little longer after taking a shower.
Amazing! She's a true master of time management!
After Cheng Yanjin stuffed the sheets into the washing machine and finished all the cleanup work, he came back and saw that she was already sleeping soundly.
Was he being treated like a free AMB?
Cheng Yanjin angrily lay back down on the ground, but two seconds later he felt something was wrong. He immediately got up and stormed onto the bed, squeezing Lin Langyi, who was sleeping in the middle, a little over. Then, pretending to be calm, he pressed his iron arm against her stomach.
He glanced at her sideways for a while, and when he found that she was really asleep and unresponsive, he reluctantly hooked his arm around her and pulled her into his arms to sleep together.
He didn't calm down at all, his excited mind and active body were completely insufficient for his youthful vigor. He held the person for a long time, only resenting that time when the mask was worn backwards and wasted.
If Lin Langyi hadn't only had two pieces in her bag, he definitely wouldn't have let her go.
"I opened the card for you this afternoon, so hurry up and thank Grandpa." Cheng Yangkang glanced at the old man. "You should treat Xiaoyi better in the future. Your well-being is our greatest wish as elders."
"After all, it's not easy for Yan Jin to get his senses right," the old man said with a hearty laugh.
Cheng Yanjin quickly snapped out of his daze and gulped down several mouthfuls of milk.
He noticed that after this incident, his family seemed to treat Lin Langyi as one of their own, especially the old man, who watched Lin Langyi finish his meal with loving and kind eyes, and even offered to help solve Ying Shanhu's urgent problem.
Cheng Yanjin belatedly realized that it might be because he had washed Lin Langyi's clothes again and last night was the first time he had let a girl into his room. All these unprecedented things made his family feel that he had settled down. Because he seemed to value and respect her, his family was also considering Lin Langyi's status more carefully.
After all, Lin Langyi had said before that many things do not need to be tackled one by one. As long as the main contradiction is grasped, everything else will be solved.
His attitude will directly affect how those around him treat Lin Langyi.
Cheng Yanjin glanced at Lin Langyi, who was sweetly and obediently calling him "Grandpa" to the side. He remembered that when she got up, there was no embarrassment on her face at all. From beginning to end, she had been enjoying her relaxed attitude.
Even when they were in school, the girls in her class were more shy than her when they secretly went to the toilet with sanitary napkins. She, she, she was more composed than him!
Cheng Yanjin would sometimes encourage himself to prove himself next time, and sometimes he would ponder like a lost virgin whether Lin Langyi was satisfied with him. Sometimes he would regret like a resentful husband in a boudoir that he was too cheap and had offered himself up so readily. He kept thinking about it until the breakfast in front of him lost its flavor.
She must have liked him to some extent to have slept with him, right? It couldn't have been entirely for other reasons!
This is his first time!
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