Chu Yan turned her around so that she was facing him.
He gently stroked her burning cheeks with his fingertips, his voice carrying a hint of seduction.
"Let me rub it for you."
As he spoke, his fingertips began to massage her temples with a light touch.
Ye Nian'an squinted comfortably, like a cat being stroked, and let out a satisfied hum.
"Mmm... Brother Yan, you're so kind."
She reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck, leaning all her weight on him.
With the warm, soft body in his arms, Chu Yan felt the fire within him burn even brighter.
He felt his reason being eroded and disintegrated inch by inch.
"Nian Nian".
His voice was hoarse, and his breathing became heavy.
Ye Nian'an seemed oblivious to his strange behavior; on the contrary, fueled by alcohol, she became bolder.
She tiptoed, her slightly cool lips pressing against his burning hot lips.
The kiss, carrying the sweetness of fruit wine and a hint of intoxication, instantly ignited the taut string within Chu Yan's body.
With a "boom," reason completely collapsed.
Screw gentlemen! Screw restraint!
He took the initiative and kissed her back fiercely.
Ye Nian'an was so overwhelmed by his kisses that her mind went completely blank.
All she could do was cling to his shoulders and endure his stormy, passionate onslaught.
"Um... Brother Yan..."
She let out a soft whimper, as if pleading for mercy, or perhaps inviting it.
Chu Yan's eyes instantly turned as black as ink. Even as his desire surged and threatened to tear his body apart, he didn't forget to gently place her on the soft bed.
His tall figure then loomed over her, enveloping her entirely in his aura.
"Niannian, you little devil."
He was breathing heavily, biting her earlobe, his voice low and hoarse, carrying a hint of suppressed warning: "You provoked me first."
"Hmm~"
Ye Nian'an smiled like a little fox who had stolen some cream, her little hands mischievously drawing circles on his abs.
"So what if I messed with you? What can you do about it?"
"How about it?"
Chu Yan's eyes instantly darkened to the point of being watery.
He let out a low growl and flipped her over, pinning her beneath him.
They told Ye Nian'an through the most primitive and direct actions.
What can a man really do to his wife?
"Brother Yan, remember to bring something."
"……Know."
Concerned for his wife's health, Chu Yan, clinging to the last shred of his rationality, took that thing out of the drawer.
Dry tinder, once ignited, can spread like wildfire.
...
The leisurely Spring Festival passed by in a flash amidst visiting relatives and friends and the joyful laughter of children.
On the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, the weather in Haicheng was unusually clear.
Ye Nian'an and Chu Xin'er were sitting on the veranda, basking in the sun and discussing the start of the school year.
"Sister-in-law, Haicheng University starts on the 15th of next month, we need to prepare in advance."
"Also, Comrade Leng Zhaodi said she will arrive in Haicheng at the end of the month, and we will have to pick her up at the train station."
The thought of soon experiencing the university life she had always dreamed of, and of Leng Zhaodi coming over, made Chu Xin'er as excited as a happy little sparrow.
Ye Nian'an took a sip of hot tea and nodded with a smile: "Yes, I remember. When she arrives, she can settle in here first, which will make it easier for school to start."
The two were chatting enthusiastically when the courtyard gate creaked open.
It's Ye Sheng.
He was wearing a brand new dark blue Zhongshan suit today, and his hair was neatly combed.
She was also carrying two bottles of malted milk powder and a bag of pastries, clearly dressed up for the New Year's visit.
"Hey, isn't this our future big boss?"
Chu Xin'er looked up and teased with a grin.
"Go away, you have no manners!"
Ye Sheng feigned disgust but smiled as he placed the items on the stone table: "Niannian, these are for the children. Xin'er, these are for you."
"At least you still have some conscience."
Chu Xin'er accepted the pastry with satisfaction, unwrapped it, and popped a piece into her mouth.
But soon, she realized something was wrong.
Ye Sheng is unusually quiet today.
Normally, he would have already fought himself for three hundred rounds.
Today, however, he simply sat on the stone bench, his eyes unfocused and his mind elsewhere.
Even when Chu Xin'er snatched his favorite peach shortbread, he didn't react.
"Hey, Ye Sheng, what are you thinking about? Your mind's wandering."
Chu Xin'er nudged him with her elbow.
"Huh? No...it's nothing."
Ye Sheng snapped out of his daze, his eyes darting around. He picked up his teacup and took a big gulp, only to be burned and wince in pain.
This overtly suspicious behavior only fueled Ye Nian'an and Chu Xin'er's suspicions.
The two exchanged a knowing glance, their understanding unspoken.
Ye Nian'an spoke calmly: "Third brother, have you encountered any difficulties in business recently? If you need anything, tell the family. Don't bear it all alone."
"No, no!"
Ye Sheng shook his head vigorously: "Business is booming! I'm just waiting for the country's reform and opening up so I can really make a name for myself!"
"So...there's a problem in your relationship?"
Ye Nian'an then changed the subject, hitting the nail on the head.
Ye Sheng's face flushed red instantly, and he coughed lightly, "What nonsense are you talking about! I don't have any relationship problems!"
His reaction was tantamount to admitting guilt without being asked.
Chu Xin'er's eyes darted around, and a name instantly popped into her mind.
She leaned close to Ye Nian'an's ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear: "Sister-in-law, I bet it's Shen Shuling!"
A knowing smile flashed in Ye Nian'an's eyes, and she nodded approvingly.
Great minds think alike.
"Alright, Third Brother, we won't ask anymore."
Ye Nian'an waved his hand dismissively, feigning magnanimity.
“Xin’er, come on, let’s go inside and take a look. I’ve just acquired some fine fabric. I’ll make you a new dress.”
"Okay!"
As they talked, the two went into the house one after the other, leaving Ye Sheng alone in the courtyard, feeling extremely uncomfortable.
As he watched the two figures disappear, he felt a chill run down his spine, as if something big was about to happen.
He fidgeted for a moment, then finally decided...
slip!
If he can't afford to offend him, can't he at least avoid him?
However, as soon as he got up, he saw Ye Nian'an and Chu Xin'er sneakily peeking out of the house and giving him a "friendly" smile.
Ye Sheng: "..."
Damn it! We've been targeted!
Sure enough, the two sisters weren't looking at any fabric at all; they were secretly observing him.
Seeing his restlessness and guilty look, she became even more certain of her guess.
The two exchanged a glance and instantly reached a consensus—catch them in the act!
Ye Sheng sighed softly, retreated to his room, his face full of entanglement and frustration.
He was holding the culprit in his hand—a plain, unremarkable, black stone.
"To go or not to go...that is the question..."
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