Chapter 5: Run down the mountain and arrest...my wife.
Tian Ruan silently put down his bathrobe, straightened his back and legs, and stood there like a roasted sweet potato.
Yu Jingmo looked away, put down the pottery cup in his hand, and said, "This is longan and red dates milk. It can replenish qi and blood and help sleep."
Tian Ruan glared at him in embarrassment and annoyance. There was no need to make up, her face was full of energy.
Yu Jingmo: "...If you don't want to drink, you don't have to." After saying that, he walked out the door.
When he got to the door, he thought for a moment and added, "I'm not coming. Go to sleep."
After the door was closed, Tian Ruan immediately tried to lock it - but the loss of face was irreparable, and the sight of being seen was gone forever.
Tian Ruan suppressed his shame and anger, put on a new pair of underwear for his buttocks, then crawled into the thin silk quilt, wrapped himself like a silkworm cocoon, and rolled over and over.
Only when he started sweating did he reveal his red face. He was exhausted and fell asleep in a daze.
The student's biological clock was still ticking. At 6:30 in the morning, Tian Ruan woke up on time. Seeing the unfamiliar bed and the unfamiliar bedroom, he was stunned for more than ten seconds before he realized that he had crossed into a book and became the cannon fodder father of a melodramatic BL novel from Jinjiang.
If I start calculating now, I might die within two years.
Tian Ruan woke up immediately, and the radar detecting danger sounded along with the knock on the door.
"who?"
"Ma'am, get up and eat."
“…”
Tian Ruan got up, washed his face and brushed his teeth, picked out a clean set of home clothes from the closet, put them on, and walked out slowly.
The person standing outside was the first servant who had congratulated last night. She was in her fifties and had a kind appearance. Everyone called her Aunt Liu. Not only was she hardworking, but she was also a great cook.
"I don't know what Madam likes to eat, so I simply steamed soup dumplings, pan-fried dumplings, steamed buns, and sugar porridge."
Tian Ruan: "I'm fine with it, just don't call me Madam."
Aunt Liu smiled and said, "You new brides, oh, new husbands, are just shy. You'll get used to it after a while."
Tian Ruan's eyes were blank. As a grown man, he couldn't get used to being called Madam.
The living room downstairs is connected to the dining room. Two people are sitting not too far away from each other at the five-meter-long rectangular dining table.
Sitting on the main seat in the east was naturally Yu Jingmo, and one meter to his right sat Yu Shang. The father and son were dining in silence, as polite and elegant as a king and a prince.
Yu Jingmo looked at Tian Ruan, "You can sleep a little longer."
Tian Ruan: “No need.”
Yu Shang's expression changed and he glanced at Tian Ruan with a complicated look.
The butler pulled out a dining chair one meter away from Yu Jingmo's left, prepared a napkin and spread it on the table, and thoughtfully prepared a soft cushion, but there was no cushion for the other chairs.
Tian Ruan: “…”
Apparently, the butler thought he had a problem with his butt.
"No cushion." Tian Ruan said angrily.
Housekeeper: "Madam, if you are unwell..."
"No discomfort, I am fine."
The housekeeper put on an admiring smile and said, "The madam is indeed a woman of strong character, and you and the gentleman are a perfect match." He bent down and took away the cushion.
Tian Ruan: “…” Just bear with it a little longer, I’ll be leaving soon.
Tian Ruan sat down awkwardly and enjoyed the treatment of a "queen". Soup dumplings, fried dumplings, etc. were placed in front of him one by one, and porridge was also served to him respectfully.
The sweet porridge was made of polished japonica rice and glutinous rice, topped with a layer of red bean paste and sprinkled with osmanthus flowers. Tian Ruan picked up a spoon and took a sip. It tasted sweet and the osmanthus flowers were still fresh.
Tian Ruan ate the fried dumplings again. The skin was soft and tender, the bottom was crispy, and the meat tasted salty and fresh. Each bite exploded in the mouth with fragrance, and all the internal organs seemed to be comforted.
Tian Ruan's brows relaxed and she couldn't help but let out a satisfied "hmm~".
Yu Jingmo paused while eating porridge.
Yu Shang raised his eyes and glanced at the "little dad" opposite him.
Tian Ruan chewed more slowly until he had eaten it completely and said, "Delicious."
Yu Jingmo said calmly: "Tell Aunt Liu what you like to eat."
"Um……"
After breakfast, Yu Shang went to school, Yu Jingmo went to work, and Tian Ruan stayed at "home" with nothing to do.
There is no honeymoon in the newlyweds, it is indeed a fake marriage.
When Liu Ma saw that Tian Ruan liked to eat Shengjian, she smiled and said that they would have Shengjian again tomorrow morning.
Tian Ruan's heart was moved for a second, but he firmly resisted the temptation of the delicious food. It was just a dumpling, and he could eat it outside. He must not lose his mind.
He went back to his room to think about how to leave without being noticed. Suddenly he heard his cell phone ringing. He looked for it and found it was on the desk.
Caller ID: Fat Pig.
Tian Ruan: “…”
It was obvious that this was Tian Yuan's cell phone, a fruit machine bought from five or six years ago. Although it was not broken and had a new shell, there was an inconspicuous crack on the tempered glass. I wonder if he didn't have the time or the money to replace it.
Tian Ruan thought for a moment and swiped the answer button, "Hello, Fatty?"
Opposite: "…Who the hell are you scolding?"
Tian Ruan hung up immediately.
After four or five seconds, the phone rang again.
Tian Ruan answered: "Fat pig?"
A gruff middle-aged male voice came from the other side: "You are so good, Tian Yuan. Now that you have become a phoenix, you have forgotten the old favor, right?"
Tian Ruan: "Who are you?"
The other party was cursing, so Tian Ruan hung up again and blocked him.
After blocking the person, Tian Ruan suddenly felt that he seemed to have heard that voice before. Maybe it was a male guest at the wedding banquet last night. Never mind, it doesn’t matter. He doesn’t want to think about it anymore.
The phone rang again, this time it was a WeChat video call.
Friend's name: Fat Pig.
Tian Ruan: “…” How much hatred does Tian Yuan have for this fat pig?
Tian Ruan was also very curious about who was under the fat pig's skin. Maybe it was related to the original body's death. He answered again: "Hello."
"Tian Yuan, if you hang up on me again, I will kill your mother right away."
"If you curse again, I will call the police to arrest you. I have recorded it."
“…”
The person on the other side panted and asked back, "Who is cursing? What do you mean by calling me a fat pig?"
Tian Ruan guessed: "Maybe you are fatter?"
"Okay, stop talking nonsense and just tell me whether you slept with Yu Jingmo last night..."
Beep, Tian Ruan hung up again and blocked him.
Tian Ruan murmured: "What kind of person is this? I can tell he's a bad guy just by listening to him."
No matter whether they are good or bad people, as long as they don't come into contact with each other, they can avoid the possibility of ultimate death. Tian Ruan looked through the address book and was surprised to find that there were "Dad" and "Mom". The others were called by nicknames such as "Fat Pig and Skinny Monkey".
If Tian Yuan had parents, they should have come to the wedding. This shows that his parents are either dead or divorced and will never see each other again.
Tian Ruan put down his phone and explored the map of the manor, looking for a breakthrough to "escape".
As soon as he came downstairs, three or four servants called him "Madam".
Tian Ruan endured it, since he wouldn't see him tomorrow anyway.
Tian Ruan walked in the manor, and the butler followed behind him, like a surveillance camera with no sense of existence. Sometimes Tian Ruan would forget that the butler was behind him...
"Madam, what are you doing?" the butler blurted out.
Tian Ruan had already stepped on the fence beside the manor, and he put it down as if nothing had happened and said, "I'll stretch my legs."
“There’s exercise equipment over there.”
"Oh." Tian Ruan went to the open-air fitness area to do sit-ups, swing his legs, twist his waist, and swing on the swing.
The swing is really fun. When you swing high up, you can see the lush green mountains, tall buildings and flowing rivers in the distance.
Tian Ruan looked up. It was a clear and crisp autumn day with an intoxicatingly blue sky. Planes occasionally passed by among the white clouds. There were also sparrows and orioles, which either stood on the treetops or flew over the golden and crimson maple leaves. Their chirping could be heard all over the mountains and fields.
Everything seems comfortable, peaceful and a good time.
Tian Ruan was almost immersed in such a wonderful time until she heard the servant shouting in the distance: "Madam, the master is back!"
Tian Ruan: “?”
Why is he back? This was the question that popped up in Tian Ruan's mind when he saw Yu Jingmo.
Although he didn't say it, it was written on his face. Yu Jingmo couldn't ignore it. "Not welcome?"
Tian Ruan's doubts grew, "This is your home."
Yu Jingmo's face turned visibly colder. Although he was usually very cold, it was not like this in the morning. Tian Ruan suspected that he had said something wrong, but after thinking about it, he realized that he was right.
At this time, Aunt Liu interrupted happily: "It's rare for Mr. to come back for lunch. Is there anything you want to eat?"
Yu Jingmo: "Maoxuewang, pickled fish, spicy chicken, boiled pork slices, chopped pepper fish head."
Aunt Liu: "...These are all spicy dishes. Are you and Madam sure?"
Tian Ruan: "It's good to eat spicy food. When the weather is cold, you should eat something spicy."
If Tian Ruan were to say what dish in the high school cafeteria was the most unforgettable, it would have to be the spicy chicken, which goes really well with rice.
Yu Jingmo sneered: "The hotter the better."
Then it was time for lunch.
Tian Ruan ate so much that he had to drink lemon water from time to time to relieve the spiciness. In contrast, Yu Jingmo was so calm - he ate white rice calmly and rarely touched any vegetables.
Tian Ruan: "...Why don't you eat?"
Yu Jingmo: "If you like it, eat more."
Tian Ruan suspected that Yu Jingmo wanted to kill himself with the spicy food.
Tian Ruan used provocation: "You just can't eat spicy food, right?"
Yu Jingmo: “Yeah.”
Tian Ruan punched the cotton, and it became even spicier due to his anger. He couldn't stand it any longer and finished three bowls of rice. He suspected that Yu Jingmo wanted to eat himself to death... He couldn't live like this anymore.
In the evening, Tian Ruan and Yu Jingmo had their third meeting of the day. This time, Tian Ruan was much more honest, because the escape plan had already taken shape in his mind.
After a peaceful dinner, Tian Ruan silently savored the taste of the steamed eggs with clams and went upstairs to her room.
This bedroom has been cleaned, all four sets of clothes have been replaced, and the pair of bright red mandarin duck pillowcases have naturally been taken away. Tian Ruan opened the wardrobe and searched the drawers, and indeed found his documents: an ID card, a household registration booklet, and a C driver's license.
Tian Ruan doesn't know how to drive, but he still took out his driver's license in case it might be needed.
He didn't find a suitcase, not even a backpack. He didn't know whether he hadn't brought them originally or had thrown them away after bringing them. Tian Ruan stopped and went to the bathroom to wash up.
About an hour later, there was a knock on the door.
Tian Ruan got out of bed and unlocked the door. Standing outside was Liu Ma.
Aunt Liu held up a white porcelain soup bowl and said with a smile, "This is the peach gum milk that the master asked me to prepare for the lady."
"Oh, thank you." Tian Ruan took the soup bowl.
Aunt Liu: "This peach gum is a good thing, it is good for beauty and skin care."
“…”
Tian Ruan drank the milk in small sips and felt drowsy. He took his cell phone, set the alarm for three in the morning, and fell asleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Tian Ruan was woken up by the alarm clock. Emotionally, he still wanted to stay in bed, but his mind told him that now was the best time to escape, otherwise it would be gone if he missed it.
Tian Ruan forced himself to go to the bathroom with sleepy eyes, washed his face with cold water, and after he was fully awake, he started to pack up and run away.
Not having a backpack was not a big problem, so Tian Ruan followed the example of ancient TV dramas and wrapped the clothes with a wide gauze scarf, tied it up and hung it on her shoulders.
Tian Ruan admired himself in the full-length mirror and felt like a weak scholar in ancient times who was tricked by a fox spirit and taken home, and then tried every means to escape.
The weak scholar had already thought of an escape route. He had observed during his walks in the manor during the day that there was an osmanthus tree beside the fence in the backyard. It was the time of the year when the osmanthus was fragrant, so he walked under the tree and pretended to see the osmanthus, but in fact he was judging whether he could climb up.
The conclusion is that it can climb, and a branch of the osmanthus tree extends outside the fence, like a longing for freedom.
Tian Ruan quietly went downstairs, walked through a long, dim corridor, and came to the back door.
The back door of the main house had a simple bolt to facilitate the servants to go in and out to do work. Tian Ruan slowly opened the bolt and walked through the garden courtyard, with the bright moonlight lighting his way.
A very faint red light flashed in the dark, but Tian Ruan did not notice it and successfully arrived under the osmanthus tree.
The fragrance of osmanthus is particularly pleasant. Tian Ruan nimbly climbed up the branch that led to freedom, picked a bunch of osmanthus flowers and put them in her arms, then lightly jumped onto the grass, ran into the night without looking back, and escaped from the Yu family.
Early in the morning, the servants of the manor were busy.
The housekeeper directed the workers who were trimming the flowers and plants to go to the backyard to prune the trees and cut the flowers. Amid the rumbling sound of the lawn mowers, the manor began a new busy day.
When Yu Jingmo passed by the guest room, he knocked on it and said, "Get up."
There was no response from inside.
Yu Jingmo turned the doorknob and walked in. The bed was neatly made and the bathroom didn't look empty. Yu Jingmo went downstairs and saw only Aunt Liu and another servant busy cooking in the restaurant.
"Have you seen Tian Yuan?" Yu Jingmo asked.
Aunt Liu said curiously: "Madam should be sleeping at this time."
Yu Jingmo walked out of the main house and happened to see Yu Shang coming over, so he asked, "Have you seen Tian Yuan?"
Yu Shang looked puzzled: "No."
Yu Jingmo lifted his long legs and walked towards the monitoring room in the annex. Yu Shang followed behind without asking any further questions.
Yu Jingmo walked into the monitoring room. Although this room was empty all year round, someone came in every day to clean it and check whether the equipment was functioning properly.
At this time, there was a security guard in the monitoring room who was in charge of maintenance. Seeing the boss's gloomy face and aggressive attitude, the security guard was startled and said, "Mr. Yu, what's wrong?"
Yu Jingmo had served in the army before, so his tone was like that of an officer: "Please retrieve the surveillance footage of the manor in the early morning."
The security guard hurriedly sat down in front of a computer screen and tapped on the keyboard. The mouse clicked for a while and called up the surveillance footage of the manor after midnight last night.
These images filled the screen like small rectangles, covering every corner of the manor.
As the time on the upper right side progresses, at 3:35 in the morning, a furtive figure emerges from the back door of the main house.
The security guard's mouth opened wide: "Is this the Madam?"
Yu Jingmo watched Tian Ruan calmly as he went out the back door, crossed the garden, and headed straight for the osmanthus tree by the fence. When Yu Jingmo saw the rather funny bag hanging on Tian Ruan's shoulders, his expression suddenly brightened.
Yu Shang was speechless for a long time, then asked, "Did he run away from home?"
In the surveillance video, Tian Ruan's tree climbing movements were quite familiar, and when he jumped down from a three-meter-high branch, he was as agile as a cat.
Yu Jingmo was both angry and amused, but his expression was very restrained. Tian Ruan's running away made him completely sure that this was not Tian Yuan at all.
The butler came in at the right moment, and seeing the eerie atmosphere here, he didn't dare to say anything for a while. Until I glanced at the surveillance screen, I saw Tian Ruan repeating the process of escape in the night, especially the part of climbing the tree, which was played over and over by Yu Jingmo, so that Tian Ruan on the screen looked like a squirrel, jumping back and forth on the tree.
housekeeper:"???"
Yu Jingmo ordered calmly: "Call the security team, go down the mountain and arrest... my wife."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
