Chapter 65: Learning to Get Along with Your Husband and Wife (2)
It turns out that couples can get along like this.
There are no rigid rules, only flowing emotions and natural closeness.
“I…I understand!”
Lin Jianqiu's eyes lit up instantly, and his previous confusion was replaced by a sudden sense of determination.
She looked at Su Tang, her eyes full of gratitude and the courage to change.
"Thank you, Sister Tang! I know what to do now. I'll start by trying to be more proactive."
She no longer worries about those rules and regulations.
There was only one thought in her mind: she wanted to be like Su Tang, boldly and proactively approach her Jia Ge, express her concern, warm him, and take back the warmth that belonged to them as a couple.
Looking at the fire burning in Lin Jianqiu's eyes, Su Tang smiled with satisfaction.
If Lin Jianqiu really changes, she will have to make Chang Jia return the bottle of wine.
She is undoubtedly the most worthy contributor.
Lin Jianqiu's words sounded powerful, but when he actually took action, he found that this first step was even more difficult than he had imagined.
She was thinking about Su Tang's words and the natural and intimate scenes between Su Tang and Lu Xiao.
She hoped that she and Jia Ge could be like that, with a look and a gesture that revealed a tacit understanding and warmth that needed no words.
“Just start by trying to be more proactive!”
Su Tang’s words of encouragement are still ringing in my ears.
So, Lin Jianqiu began to try clumsily.
Chang Jia came back from training, covered in dust and sweat.
According to Lin Jianqiu's previous rules, she should have quietly prepared the basin and towel, placed them on the shelf, and then stepped aside.
But today, she took a deep breath, held the basin of water, and took the initiative to walk in front of Chang Jia.
"Brother Jia, wash your face. The water temperature is just right."
Her voice still trembled, her hands were shaking a little, and the water in the basin was swaying slightly.
Chang Jia was obviously stunned for a moment, then looked up at her with a complicated expression.
He was silent for a few seconds, and those few seconds seemed as long as several hours to Lin Jianqiu.
Just when she thought he was going to refuse again and her heart sank a little, Chang Jia finally reached out and took the basin of water.
Instead of wringing out the towel himself as usual, he handed it to her as well.
Lin Jianqiu's heart skipped a beat! Is this... asking her to help?
She quickly took the towel, soaked it, and wrung it dry, her movements a little clumsy due to nervousness.
She carefully unfolded the towel, stood on tiptoe, and tried to wipe the sweat from Chang Jia's forehead.
Chang Jia was too tall, and she had difficulty reaching him. She leaned forward slightly, with a desperate spirit.
Chang Jia didn't move, but lowered his head slightly to match her height.
Lin Jianqiu could almost feel the temperature of his forehead through the warm towel, and her fingertips trembled uncontrollably.
The action of wiping sweat was awkward and a bit flattering, totally unlike the smooth and natural way when Su Tang wiped the sweat off Lu Xiao.
But it was this clumsy initiative that made Chang Jia's tight jawline seem to loosen a little.
He didn't say anything, but after she finished wiping, he whispered, "Jianqiu, is the meal ready?"
"Alright! It'll be ready soon!"
Lin Jianqiu responded quickly as if he had received a special pardon.
His face flushed red because of his bold action just now, but his heart was like a small drum, beating with joy.
He... He accepted it! He didn't push her away!
Once the seeds of change were planted, they grew tenaciously in Lin Jianqiu's heart.
She began to observe Su Tang and Lu Xiao more attentively, not peeking, but with a desire to learn.
That evening, Lin Jianqiu went to Su Tang's house to borrow a pair of shoes.
As soon as she reached the gate of the courtyard, she saw a scene that made her heart beat faster.
In the yard, Lu Xiao was sitting on a small stool repairing a hoe, while Su Tang was picking beans on the small table next to him.
The two of them chatted casually.
The content is nothing more than some family matters and the harvest in the fields, as bland as boiled water.
But the atmosphere seemed to be coated with a layer of warm gold by the setting sun.
As Su Tang was talking, he suddenly laughed, as if he thought of something interesting.
She picked up a plump bean pod and gently threw it to Lu Xiao.
Lu Xiao didn't even raise his head, as if he had eyes on the back of his head, and he raised his hand to catch it accurately.
Then he stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it until it was crunchy.
Su Tang glared at him helplessly: "It hasn't been washed yet! Is it dirty?"
Although it was a reproach, his tone was full of laughter.
Lu Xiao then raised his head, and the afterglow of the setting sun fell into his eyes, spreading gentle ripples.
He stretched out his hand towards Su Tang, not to ask for something, but to naturally spread out his palm, which was covered with some dirt and rust.
Su Tang immediately understood, put down the beans, picked up the warm, wet towel next to him, and naturally pulled his hand over and began to wipe it carefully.
From the rough knuckles to the broad palms, every corner is wiped carefully.
Lu Xiao just looked at her quietly, with a hint of satisfaction on the corner of his mouth, as if what she wiped away was not only the dirt, but also the fatigue of the day.
Lin Jianqiu stood at the door and almost forgot to breathe while watching.
There is no deliberate affection, no fancy words, it is this kind of tacit understanding and consideration in the daily trivialities, like a trickle of water, silently soaking into each other.
Su Tang's movements were so natural and smooth, and Lu Xiao's acceptance was so natural, as if it was a matter of course.
This is what a couple is like!
Lin Jianqiu felt a surge of envy in her heart, almost drowning her.
She thought of her stiff hands and pounding heart when she wiped Chang Jia's sweat, and felt ashamed of herself.
"Sister Qiu'er? Why are you standing at the door? Come in!"
Su Tang noticed her and greeted her with a smile.
Lin Jianqiu finally came to his senses and hurriedly walked in, with envy and a hint of embarrassment still on his face.
"Sister Tang, Brother Lu..."
She greeted him, but her eyes unconsciously glanced at Lu Xiao's hands, which had been wiped clean and were about to pick up the tools again, and at Su Tang's fair and dexterous hands, which seemed to have magical power to soothe people.
Su Tang followed her gaze and looked at her slightly red cheeks, and he understood.
She didn't point it out, but just smiled and asked, "Want to borrow some shoe patterns? Perfect, I just traced a few new ones."
Lin Jianqiu took the shoe sample, but her mind was still on the previous scene. She mustered up her courage and asked quietly, "Sister Tang, do you and Brother Lu usually do this? I mean... just helping out when you can?"
While Su Tang was looking for suitable shoes for her, he said casually: "Yes, this is normal. His hands are dirty, I wipe them for him when I see them; I can't reach things high up, so I call him and he comes;
When he was tired, I would massage his shoulders; when I wanted a drink of water, he would hand it to me..."
She spoke very naturally, as if she was describing something as normal as eating and drinking.
"When a couple lives together, isn't it all about helping each other, lending a hand, and caring for each other? Why bother worrying so much about 'should' or 'isn't it right'?"
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