Xu Nian did not explain to Shen Chaoxi the reason for letting Aunt Xu in.
When fishing, you have to let the fish see the bait. Only by constantly enticing it will the greedy fish bite the bait and take the bait.
When Shen Chaoxi saw that Xu Nian not only didn't explain, but also acted as if nothing had happened and didn't take the matter seriously at all, his heart immediately turned cold.
He stood frozen in place, his anxiety and uncertainty causing his previously suppressed thoughts to resurface.
Scenes of their time together flashed through his mind, and he realized that he had always been the one forcing things, while she was being forced to accept them.
She never explicitly expressed her feelings for him.
She only acknowledged his identity when Aunt Xu came to cause trouble and she became impatient with dealing with him.
Upon closer reflection, he was no different from her relatives, except that while those people were after her family's assets, he was after her as a person.
Niannian, in your heart, am I the same as those other people?
Shen Chaoxi dared not ask, fearing that he would get the answer he least wanted to know.
Gazing at her delicate and charming face, his thoughts grew stronger, and he was bewitched into coming to Xu Nian's side.
In her bewildered eyes, he heard himself say firmly, "Niannian, I want you."
Xu Nian froze, blinking before understanding the meaning behind Shen Chaoxi's words. He wanted to...
Is he crazy?
He was so jealous and upset just because Aunt Xu brought that kind of man.
That man is incomparable to him, so there's absolutely no need for him to compare.
"Shen Chaoxi, you...!" Xu Nian's reluctance was too obvious, so before she could finish a whole sentence, she was forcefully kissed.
She saw Shen Chaoxi's dark eyes, which were pitch black, like an abyss that would swallow her whole.
He lifted her up with one hand, locked the door with the other, and carried her upstairs while kissing her.
No matter how much Xu Nian patted him, he ignored her.
Her resistance was like a knife piercing his chest, leaving a gaping hole in his heart.
At that moment, he clearly realized that the seemingly harmonious relationship between the two was all just his own perception.
He was confident that she was kind and that she wouldn't do anything to him.
Actually, he's no different from those people!
"Niannian, I'm sorry." Shen Chaoxi's tears fell drop by drop onto Xu Nian.
"Shen Chaoxi, why are you crying?" She didn't cry when she should have, but he cried even harder than her. Is there no justice in this world?
She was the one being bullied, but now it's like he's the one being bullied.
In the end, Shen Chaoxi still didn't dare to touch Xu Nian, and could only hold her and sob.
His helpless cries left Xu Nian unsure how to comfort him.
He won't say why he's crying, and he cries even harder if you don't comfort him. He's hard to please.
Xu Nian simply ignored it and let him cry it out first.
"Niannian, can you forgive me?" Shen Chaoxi's question was abrupt, and Xu Nian didn't care what he asked, so she nodded and said she forgave him.
As far as Xu Nian is concerned now, as long as he doesn't burst into tears while holding her, everything is fine.
"Niannian, would you willingly marry me?" Shen Chaoxi asked anxiously, knowing it was impossible yet still hoping.
"I'm willing."
"Alright, stop crying. What kind of man cries with snot and tears streaming down his face?" Xu Nian rubbed his temples, realizing for the first time that men's crying could be tricky.
Shen Chaoxi's happiness at Xu Nian's words was short-lived, and her expression soon darkened again.
She was clearly trying to appease him.
Xu Nian was stunned by Shen Chaoxi's sudden, lifeless state.
After making a series of promises, the person's emotions finally returned to normal.
While waiting for her household registration book and other documents, Shen Chaoxi found herself a job as a translator.
Xu Nian only saw that he went out in the morning and came back in the afternoon with two thousand yuan more in her hand.
In just over ten days, electricity has been installed in the house, a black and white TV has been bought, and the radio is broadcasting various news topics.
At mealtimes, Shen Chaoxi would ride back on his old bicycle carrying two oil paper bags, which were snacks for Xu Nian.
After finishing their meal, Shen Chaoxi couldn't wait to take Xu Nian to the neighborhood committee, carrying a pound of white sugar with her.
After receiving Xu Nian's marriage certificate, the two went to the hospital for a medical examination.
The medical examination results came out quickly. As soon as Shen Chaoxi got the report, he dragged Xu Nian to the marriage registration center.
Throughout the entire process, Chen Chaoxi's hands were trembling, and his handsome face wanted to laugh but kept suppressing it, making him look extremely awkward.
Seeing his anxious and embarrassed appearance, Xu Nian couldn't help but smile.
As soon as the marriage certificate was in hand, Shen Chaoxi carefully put it away without even showing it to Xu Nian.
"Wife, starting today, I'm officially licensed to work." Shen Chaoxi hugged his newlywed wife and happily kissed Xu Nian's face repeatedly.
On their way home, the two discussed whether or not to hold a wedding banquet.
Shen Chaoxi insisted on doing it, but Xu Nian shook her head and refused.
“I don’t like crowds. If you like a sense of ceremony, we can cook a big meal ourselves, and we can just give out some wedding candy to each of the neighbors.” Xu Nian’s low-key idea made Shen Chaoxi very unhappy.
He wanted everyone to know that they were married and that she was his wife.
Shen Chaoxi persisted, saying, "Niannian, you can refuse to hold a banquet for me now, but if you come back to Beijing with me, you absolutely have to hold one."
Moreover, it had to be a grand affair; he wanted to formally introduce her to all his relatives and friends.
Seeing the man's longing for the wedding, Xu Nian couldn't refuse any longer and nodded in agreement.
The wedding candy was the latest fruit candy they bought at the department store. When the couple got home, they each carried a big bag and started handing out wedding candy to every household.
When Shen Chaoxi encountered a child who was sweet-talking and eloquent, he would give them an extra handful of candy if he was pleased.
They walked around all the nearby streets before finally holding hands and going home.
Even now, Shen Chaoxi still feels like he's walking on clouds, an unreal feeling.
What he had been longing for for two years finally came true today.
As soon as they entered the house and locked the door, Chen Chaoxi picked up Xu Nian and carried her straight upstairs to the second floor.
"Wait a minute, we haven't taken a shower yet!" Xu Nian's words made Shen Chaoxi change his mind and carry her to the kitchen to boil water.
Seeing his sullen face, Xu Nian burst out laughing. She poked his cheek and teased, "You were so good at holding back before, but now you can't?"
Shen Chaoxi glared fiercely at Xu Nian, warning her with his eyes not to provoke him.
Some people will do the more you forbid them from doing something!
Without a doubt, Xu Nian also belonged to that group, which is why she was kissed so hard that she cried.
After helping her take a bath, Shen Chaoxi was no longer in a hurry.
He slowly dried her hair, then washed himself before carrying her into the room to enjoy the long-awaited delicious meal.
Swallowing her cries of pain, Chen Chaoxi was drenched in sweat, soothing the person in his arms again and again.
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