Chapter 16 No, not here.
After Li Guodong left, the room fell silent. Jiang Suining gazed towards the doorway, thinking about Zhou Xiaomei's antics, and couldn't help but sigh softly.
Lu Ye was tidying up the teacups on the table when he saw her sitting silently on the sofa. He put down what he was doing and sat down next to her. "What's wrong? Are you tired? I boiled two kettles of water. Go wash up and relax."
"I am a little tired." Jiang Suining rubbed her slightly sore neck and, as she lowered her gaze, her eyes inadvertently fell on Lu Ye's hand, which was casually resting on his thigh.
Those fingers were long and slender, with distinct knuckles that weren't overly abrupt, and their nails were neatly trimmed, showing a healthy wheat color. She couldn't help but admire them: those hands were truly beautiful. As if possessed, she forgot about washing up and reached out to pick up Lu Ye's hand to examine it closely.
The moment his hand was grasped by those soft little hands, Lu Ye froze, his heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously slowed his breathing.
He looked at their clasped hands with a sense of helplessness, his mind blank for a moment.
She gently squeezed his fingertips; they felt very elastic. She opened his palm, revealing calluses of varying thickness, especially around the base of his thumb—marks left from years of handling a gun. She placed her hand against his; his large palm completely enveloped hers.
Lu Ye quietly loosened his grip, letting her manipulate his hands, while clearly feeling the softness and delicacy of her small hands. The touch felt like it carried a faint electric current, making his heart tremble.
He resisted the urge to grab her hand in return, his index finger twitching almost imperceptibly twice.
As Jiang Suining unconsciously traced the knuckles of his fingers, she was still thinking about Zhou Xiaomei. The gentle, almost imperceptible touch, like a feather lightly brushing against Lu Ye's palm, sent a tingling sensation through him, so intense it made his heart pound like a drum.
A thought flashed through his mind: when he picked her up on the boat, they had already held hands. It's normal for couples to hold hands, right? The moment this thought popped into his head, his actions were faster than his thoughts, and his hand had already enveloped her small hand.
Palms pressed together, warmth transferred, and Lu Ye felt a buzzing in his brain. Everything around him blurred, leaving only the soft touch in his hands and the deafening pounding of his own heart.
Jiang Suining was lost in thought when she suddenly felt her hand enveloped in warmth. She was slightly startled but did not pull away. Instead, she looked up and asked him casually, "Do you think Company Commander Li can persuade Zhou Xiaomei to leave?"
Lu Ye's attention was focused on their clasped hands.
Seeing that he seemed lost in thought, Jiang Suining waved her other hand in front of his eyes and asked, "What's wrong? What are you daydreaming about?"
"No, it's hard to say." Lu Ye said somewhat awkwardly.
Indeed, Zhou Xiaomei was determined to get what she wanted. Jiang Suining lost interest in continuing the conversation and got up to wash up. Her hand was still being held tightly by Lu Ye. When she suddenly stood up, she lost her balance and was pulled back by him. Her body spun uncontrollably, and she cried out as she crashed straight into his arms.
Her forehead slammed hard against his firm chest, and it hurt a little. What embarrassed her even more was that, in her panic, her other hand, in its search for support, inadvertently landed on his muscular waist and abdomen.
Her face flushed, and she struggled to stand up, but she was flustered and clumsy.
"Don't move!" Lu Ye's voice was much lower and hoarse than usual. His eyes darkened, and he quickly grabbed her hand and slowly moved it away.
"You..." Jiang Suining wanted to ask what was wrong, but the moment she looked up and met his deep eyes, she belatedly realized something.
Her gaze involuntarily swept downwards, and she instantly understood.
"I'm sorry..." Her mind went blank, her cheeks burned, and she almost jumped out of his arms. She turned around and hurriedly ran out of the house, her back view showing panic.
The soft touch in his arms and the faint fragrance suddenly disappeared, leaving Lu Ye feeling empty inside, followed by an even stronger restlessness and endless embarrassment.
He glanced down, took a deep breath in exasperation, adjusted his posture, leaned back on the sofa, and rubbed his temples.
The hot summer night breeze swept over her, but instead of dispelling the heat from her face, it made her feel even more parched.
"Oh dear!" she cried out inwardly, shaking her head vigorously and gently patting her burning cheeks, trying to dispel the embarrassing images.
The lake has been disturbed, with ripples spreading and difficult to calm.
Although she had dated in her past life, it only went as far as holding hands and hugging; they never crossed any lines. Perhaps she'd been holding back for too long? A wave of annoyance washed over her. She shouldn't have run out in the first place. They were a legally married couple, what was there to be ashamed of! She should have… she should have gone with the flow… But now, if she slunk back, wouldn't she lose even more face?
Jiang Suining stood in the courtyard, torn between her own feelings and her inner turmoil. The sudden impulse gradually faded, replaced by a deep sense of embarrassment. She felt increasingly ashamed to face Lu Ye, and could only pace back and forth outside the door, unable to muster the courage to push it open and go inside.
After what seemed like an eternity, the restlessness in my heart finally subsided somewhat, leaving only a lingering sense of embarrassment. But then the door creaked open from the inside.
Lu Ye's tall figure appeared in the doorway, his silhouette somewhat blurred by the dim light inside. Seeing her standing outside, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.
They both spoke at the same time, but then both stopped.
Jiang Suining's face flushed again, and she lowered her head uncomfortably, staring at the tips of her shoes.
Lu Ye licked his slightly dry lower lip, pressed his tongue against his cheek, took a small step forward, and said with sincere apology, "I'm sorry, Sui Sui. It was my fault just now. I couldn't control myself and shook your hand without your permission. I promise I will be more careful next time and will not offend you like that again."
Jiang Suining looked up in astonishment, staring at him in disbelief. This tough, unyielding man was actually so innocent? So devoted to his lawfully wedded wife?
No, this needs to be clarified. Otherwise, given his "male virtue" attitude, wouldn't she really be forced to live a life of celibacy like in the original book? Good heavens! She's got a handsome, well-built, and legally married man, and he expects her to be a vegetarian all the time?
Lu Ye was completely unaware of her sinister plans. Seeing her head bowed and silent, his heart skipped a beat. Was she unwilling to forgive him? What should he do? He was good at leading the charge and completing missions, but coaxing a woman… that was truly a blind spot for him.
“Sui Sui,” Lu Ye wasn’t one to run away from problems, so he spoke again, his tone more serious, “I know that just apologizing might not be enough. Tell me, what do I need to do to make you stop being angry?”
"Who's angry? You're such a blockhead!" Jiang Suining rolled her eyes inwardly. No wonder Zhou Xiaomei never chose him. Her voice was barely audible, almost drowned out by the croaking of frogs, the chirping of cicadas, and the rustling of leaves in the wind: "I...I ran out because...I'm sorry..."
Her voice was very soft, but Lu Ye's hearing was excellent, and he still caught it. He could hardly believe it, and subconsciously bent down, leaning closer to confirm: "What did you say?"
In an instant, their lips were almost touching, and they could even clearly feel each other's warm breaths mingling. In the darkness, with limited vision, their senses of touch and smell became exceptionally acute. That familiar, refreshing fragrance once again entered Lu Ye's nostrils. His pupils contracted slightly, his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his body seemed to be drawn by some invisible force, his face involuntarily moving a little closer.
A soft and slightly cool sensation suddenly bursts forth on the lips.
Lu Ye felt a loud "boom" in his mind, as if all the blood rushed to his head, and the whole world became blurry and unreal, leaving only the incredible soft touch on his lips.
Jiang Suining was stunned by the sudden kiss. Her eyes widened, and she stood frozen in place. Her heart pounded, her breath quickened, and a surge of heat rushed from her feet to the top of her head, as if all the blood in her body was boiling.
Lu Ye almost instinctively reached out and pulled her tightly into his arms.
He lowered his head, pressing his cheek against her burning ear and gently nuzzling it. His hot, heavy breath sprayed onto her sensitive neck, bringing waves of indescribable tingling sensation.
"Don't move..." Lu Ye's voice was extremely hoarse, filled with suppressed gasps, "What...did you just say? Say it again."
“I said I’m not angry,” Jiang Suining said, her mind almost blank, and she just stammered out her true thoughts on her own instincts, “I…I like…I like you like that.”
Jiang Suining felt both embarrassed and annoyed, with a touch of inexplicable sweetness. Why couldn't she just follow her feelings? Why did she have to ask so explicitly? How was she, a young woman, supposed to bring this up?
"You...you've already done it, why are you still asking!" she scolded playfully, her voice unconsciously carrying a soft, coquettish tone that she herself didn't even realize, as if she were being affectionate.
Lu Ye was stunned for a moment, then realized the tacit approval and indulgence in her words, and a huge wave of joy overwhelmed him. He nuzzled his cheek against her neck affectionately, his gaze falling on her small but fleshy earlobe.
Jiang Suining didn't have her ears pierced. Her earlobes were full and thick, looking very cute. They were covered with a layer of fine down that was almost transparent under the light, making them look especially alluring in the dim light coming from the room.
Lu Ye used a little force to lift her up, letting her step on his feet. He raised his chin slightly, and his warm lips precisely captured that alluring earlobe, holding it close yet tantalizingly, gently nibbling and rubbing it with his teeth.
"Mmm..." Hot breath mixed with a soft, wet touch exploded in my ear, and a strong electric current instantly surged through my limbs.
Jiang Suining's legs went weak, and she fell completely into his arms.
The subtle, persistent stimulation on her earlobe made her feel weak all over, even her fingertips felt unbearably numb, and her heart felt like it was being repeatedly teased by feathers, so itchy that even the bones in her body were trembling slightly.
"No..." Jiang Suining struggled with the last shred of her reason, her voice trembling and broken, "Not here..."
Lu Ye abruptly stopped. In an instant, he scooped her up in his arms, turned around, strode into the house, and gently closed the door with his foot.
A note from the author:
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An alcoholic and abusive father, a mother who favors sons over daughters, a sister-in-law who cheats her sister, a brother who sponges off his parents, and a woman who is obsessed with love!
It's impossible to be love-struck. The adult world only filters, it doesn't change. You're better off without these awful family members!
Ji Yunshu beats up her drunken father, berates her clueless mother, squanders her brother's savings, ruins her sister-in-law's good job, kicks a scumbag boyfriend, and marries her sickly son, whom she was betrothed to as a child, with a huge dowry in hand.
Si Jinnian was born into a prestigious family and had no worries about food or clothing. Unfortunately, he was born prematurely and was born with congenital deficiencies. His family was afraid that he would not survive, so they asked a master to look at his birth date and time and arranged a marriage for him as a child. It was said that the girl was extremely lucky for her husband and that after they got married, he would be able to enjoy good fortune and be healthy.
Look at that pale skin and thin features, she is indeed a rare beauty, I want to kiss her!
Wow, broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs! He looks slim in clothes but has a muscular physique when undressed. Amazing! I want to touch him!
Full pectoral muscles, firm abs, sexy waist dimples, so alluring, I want it!
Every time Si Jinnian heard Ji Yunshu's passionate words, his heart would race and his ears would burn. How could there be such a shameless girl! But she loves me so much! So I'll forgive her.
The Si family discovered that since marrying his wife, Si Jinnian had suddenly become a different person. He was no longer picky about food, did not mind the bitterness of medicine, and not only cooperated with the doctor to actively treat his condition, but also knew how to exercise. His health improved day by day. Sure enough, his wife was destined to bring him good fortune, and the Si family doted on Ji Yunshu.
Until one day, Ji Yunshu complained in her heart: "A silver-handled, wax-tipped spear, all show and no substance, why isn't he dead yet? I want to be a young widow, I want to find a male bodhisattva!"
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