Chapter 44 Chapter 44 I am clearly Shen Zhuo Nao.
Chen Zhuo's period had been delayed for a week. At first, she didn't think much of it, but as the delay grew, she started to worry. Could she be pregnant?!
She has never been in a relationship and has never thought about the safe period. Although she has taken precautions every time, there is still a 2% chance of getting infected.
Shao Chengzhang has been keeping track of the dates since he learned that Chen Zhuo had dysmenorrhea. One reason was to allow Chen Zhuo to take medicine in time, and the other was to calculate the days so that if the period came, he would solve it himself.
At night, Shao Chengzhang's hands started to get naughty again. He reached in and pinched her soft flesh while asking her, "Honey, your period hasn't come yet?"
Shen Zhuo held his hand, feeling a little uneasy: "I can't get pregnant, right?"
Shao Chengzhang was also startled, raised his head and blinked, his hand moved down to cover Shen Zhuo's belly, which was warm. Was there already a little life inside...
"You don't want kids?" he asked.
In the past, Chen Zhuo felt that giving birth was something a woman needed to be extremely cautious about, as it could cause irreparable damage both physically and mentally. But if she could have a baby with Shao Chengzhang, she felt it wasn't unacceptable.
Shen Zhuo thought that if Shao Chengzhang were a father, he would probably be a pretty good father.
She later learned that before their first encounter, Shao Chengzhang had specifically read up on the relevant precautions and understood the differences between men and women. For example, it's difficult for women to orgasm directly from vaginal intercourse, requiring men to prepare more thoroughly during foreplay. Another example: women prefer physical caressing, which can also deepen emotional connections.
Therefore, Shao Chengzhang didn't rush at first, but let her adapt little by little. He started with light and then heavy, from the whole body to the details, his soft tongue and fingers could make Shen Zhuo respond. During each try, he would always ask her if she was comfortable and if she liked it. Even after finishing, he would hold her for a while, making her feel completely safe.
"Not really, I'm just not ready yet. If we take precautions and still get pregnant, it means this child is truly destined for us, and she wants us to be her parents." Shen Zhuo paused, then asked, "But, do you want to have a child?"
"To be honest, I don't want to," said Shao Chengzhang. "Giving birth to a child is too painful for a woman." When he was a child, he never understood why his mother always cried secretly and why she was always unhappy. He even hated her at one point for giving birth to him and then not wanting him. But when he grew up, he learned that there was such a thing as postpartum depression.
His mother had also suffered and struggled for ten years. Thinking this way, he no longer blamed her, and even thought that if he had not been born, his mother would still be alive and well. So he hated Shao Song and wanted to stay away from the Shao family.
"Besides, we just got together, and I don't want another baby to take up our time together, but I respect your decision." Shao Chengzhang rubbed her face, and suddenly thought of something, and said, "If you are worried, why don't I get a sterilization, okay?"
"Don't." Although Shen Zhuo was a little afraid of having children, he was not completely stubborn. "I know a sister. Her husband wanted to have a child three years after getting a vasectomy, but the result was irreversible. You are already in your thirties. If I can't have a child in the future, I won't want you."
Shao Chengzhang didn't hear anything else, he just remembered that she said he was in his thirties.
It sounded like she disliked him.
"Do you think I'm too old?" Shao Chengzhang's voice sank.
Chen Zhuo hummed, "They say on the internet that a man is 65 after 25, and you're already 32—ugh!"
Shao Chengzhang directly blocked Chen Zhuo's mouth with his lips, soft lips pressed against soft lips, teeth knocking against teeth, tongue twisting against tongue.
After kissing for a while, Shao Chengzhang let her go, put his forehead against hers, and whispered, "Why don't you try it, am I 65, huh?"
"This... let's not try it." Shen Zhuo smiled shyly and put his hand on his chest, trying to push him away but he didn't move.
Shao Chengzhang held her hand, interlocked his fingers with hers, and pressed her hand against the pillow.
"Don't you like it?" Shao Chengzhang lowered his head and pecked her forehead, the center of her eyebrows, her eyes, the tip of her nose, the corners of her mouth...
“…No, I like it very much.”
He had been holding it in for several days because he was afraid that Chen Zhuo would suddenly have her period. These words were like stimulants, directly igniting the fire in Shao Chengzhang's body.
The scented candle lit at the bedside had a crackling wooden wick, while the flame swayed and jumped, reflecting the person entangled with it, burning to its heart's content.
*
Guan Siyu is the promotion ambassador of this year's Haiying Festival. In addition, Chen Zhuo has to go on a business trip for five days because of the premiere of his work.
When Shao Chengzhang found out, he hummed and looked reluctant.
"Have you booked your return ticket? Send me the flight information and I'll pick you up," said Shao Chengzhang.
"No need." There were no accidents this time, and Jiang Jun and several colleagues from the company would go to the film festival with her. The two of them made an appointment to watch some restored old movies together.
"No." Shao Chengzhang was very persistent. "What if I run into someone like Zhao Xiao, Qian Xiao, Sun Xiao, or Li Xiao again? What should I do?"
Chen Zhuo chuckled, didn't insist, and sent him the flight information.
Before going to bed, Shen Zhuo started packing her luggage, and Shao Chengzhang sat beside her and watched her. He checked the list of films that would be showing at the film festival and kept asking her if she had seen a certain movie, what movie she most wanted to see, etc. At first, Shen Zhuo responded seriously, but later she realized that he was just making small talk.
The film festival was held in S City, and the temperature in the south had already risen in June. She checked the weather and saw that the high would reach 35 degrees Celsius for the next five days. There were also dinners to be held in the next few days, and since many of her colleagues were returning, she would definitely need to coordinate some outfits. Shao Chengzhang's frequent interruptions to her thoughts irritated her.
"Are you done yet?" Shen Zhuo pinched his waist and stared down at him. "Either go out and read a book or watch a movie, or just stay here quietly."
Shao Chengzhang was scolded and said "oh" and fell silent. He sat quietly watching Shen Zhuo choose clothes, and the more he watched, the angrier he became.
Why did she have to wear a skirt on a business trip? He watched Chen Zhuo fold a suspender skirt and a halter skirt and put them into the suitcase. Except for the time when she went to the "ferry", she had never worn a skirt in front of him!
Chen Zhuo hadn't brought all her clothes, hats, and shoes. She usually wore flats, so she only had one pair of high heels: the Carrot Dings. Her flight was the next day, and she didn't have time to return to Zhonghu to get other shoes. She sent Jiang Jun a message, asking her to bring her a pair of high heels. Besides the higher heels, these shoes went with her skirt and pants. After a few seconds of hesitation, she finally put them in her suitcase.
Shao Chengzhang couldn't help but stare at the high heels in confusion: "Why do you wear these shoes to work?"
Shen Zhuo glanced at him and said, "Then I need to match my clothes."
"Aren't flat shoes okay?"
"There are dinner parties and banquets." And they are mainly for socializing. In the fake entertainment industry, you can't dress too casually on some occasions.
When Shao Chengzhang heard this, alarm bells went off in his head, and he quickly asked, "Do you want to drink?"
Chen Zhuo nodded: "I'll drink a little bit."
"Then don't drink too much." Shao Chengzhang paused and sighed, "I really want to go with you."
Chen Zhuo put her makeup bag back in. By now, the luggage was almost packed. She listened to Shao Chengzhang's pitiful voice. She stepped forward, holding his face, and coaxed him softly, "What should I do? I want to take you with me. Otherwise, you can eat some small bone-shrinking pills. I'll tie you to my belt and you go wherever I go."
Shao Chengzhang turned away, feeling a little aggrieved: "You only know how to say nice things."
Chen Zhuo laughed twice, and she raised her hand and pinched his earlobe, "Then I can't take you away."
She scanned the suitcase and thought there was nothing left to pack. When she was about to close it, Shao Chengzhang asked her to wait.
He got up and went out, and after a while he came back with something in his hands.
He took ibuprofen, pajamas and sanitary napkins.
Chen Zhuo's period hadn't come yet, so Shao Chengzhang thought it would be best to prepare. He took out some ibuprofen and asked her to put it in her carry-on bag.
After hearing this, Shen Zhuo smiled and deliberately praised him in a low voice: "Baby, how come you are so thoughtful? I had almost forgotten about this."
Shao Chengzhang was delighted by the compliment, but his mouth pouted slightly, "Then why were you so mean to me just now?"
"Oh, you're still feeling aggrieved." Chen Zhuo took the medicine and sanitary napkin, put them away, and then stood on tiptoe to kiss the corner of his lips. "This is a reward for you. I'm not angry anymore."
Shao Chengzhang hugged her and whispered, "I will miss you, and you should miss me too."
"..." Chen Zhuo was a little speechless, "Shao Chengzhang, are you in love? I'm only going out for five days, not five years."
"I'm not in love." Shao Chengzhang retorted.
"Then what kind of brain do you have?" Shen Zhuo asked with a smile.
Shao Chengzhang nodded and said, "I am obviously Shen Zhuonao."
*
The film festival schedule was busy. After finishing his work during the day, Chen Zhuo would return to the hotel that night and have a meeting with the team to confirm Guan Siyu's schedule for the next day, down to the details of her hair and makeup, and if there were any interviews, they would have to reconfirm the interview outline.
"No Fog in the South" starring Guan Siyu has been highly anticipated since the first trailer was released a few months ago. The premiere was scheduled on the third day, and the preview theater at the cooperating cinema was filled with thousands of people.
Chen Zhuo had already seen the film in advance and had prepared a list of possible post-screening Q&A questions. Thanks to her preparation, Guan Siyu answered the questions with tact, her occasional humor and self-deprecation winning her favor, creating a lively atmosphere.
The main creators of the production had a dinner party that evening, so Shen Zhuo and the team didn't need to accompany them. She finally returned to the hotel a little early. Back in her room, she lay on the bed and replied to work messages, only to realize that she hadn't replied to Shao Chengzhang. She hadn't replied to a single message from him today.
It wasn't that she didn't reply on purpose. Sometimes there were too many messages, so she would glance at them, reply in her mind, then switch off to reply to work messages, and then forget about it.
Chen Zhuo felt a little sorry and made a video call directly.
The video was quickly connected, revealing a very handsome face. Shao Chengzhang looked at her with his eyes downcast. He knew she was busy, so he stared at her face intently, wondering if she had lost some weight in the past few days.
Chen Zhuo propped his phone up on the bedside, leaned on the pillow, and swung his calves casually. She asked, "Why aren't you talking?"
Shao Chengzhang replied: "I don't know what to say."
Shen Zhuo poked the cheek on the screen with his finger and asked, "Are you angry?"
Shao Chengzhang: "No, I knew you were busy so I didn't disturb you."
"So good." Chen Zhuo smiled, "But I'm really busy these days... Let me tell you..." Chen Zhuo talked about her work in the past few days. As she spoke, he looked at her and listened quietly.
The door of the room made two "ding" sounds. Chen Zhuo got up and took a look. It was Jiang Jun who came back after watching the movie.
She walked in and yelled to Chen Zhuo, "Baby, I'm back!"
Shao Chengzhang heard the noise and asked, "Is there anyone else in your room?"
"Well, Jiang Jun is here too. She and I are staying in the same room."
The video was played out loud, and Jiang Jun heard it when she walked in. Shen Zhuo held up his phone and asked if she wanted to say hello. Jiang Jun waved her hand and said no, but she deliberately said loudly at the side: "Boss Shao, your wife is mine for the next five days."
Shao Chengzhang smiled and said, "Thank you for taking care of her."
Jiang Jun uttered a cry of "eh" and rubbed her arms towards Chen Zhuo, implying that it was really disgusting. She didn't stop there, as she threw herself on the bed again, hugged Chen Zhuo's waist, and said, "Baby, you smell so good."
Chen Zhuo knew she was doing this on purpose, and smiled and slapped her hand away: "Bullshit, I haven't even showered yet. Go take a shower first."
Jiang Jun looked up and snorted: "Okay, I won't disturb your video call. I will wash it slowly." She deliberately emphasized the word "slowly".
Shen Zhuo chatted with Shao Chengzhang for a while before hanging up the phone.
After Jiang Jun finished her shower, Chen Zhuo also went to wash up. The two of them lay on the bed and entered the time for best friend communication.
When Jiang Jun heard Shen Zhuo tell her that she was with Shao Chengzhang, she was not surprised at all, and she said that her judgment could not be wrong.
Seeing the smile on Shen Zhuo's face just now, she was really happy for her.
"Hey, how does it feel to be in love?" Jiang Jun asked her.
Shen Zhuo thought about it, but was too embarrassed to say it out loud.
It’s like there are ten thousand butterflies in my heart, and his name is the reason why the butterflies flap their wings.
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