When He Zifeng and the others regained their senses, it was already afterward.
Qiu Yu's neck was covered in red marks from the kisses. He had put his clothes back on, but they still looked somewhat disheveled. They had both lost control at the same time, but fortunately, He Zifeng was gentle with Qiu Yu and hadn't hurt him.
This was the first time the two had done something private in public. He Zifeng felt extremely happy, but he couldn't go too far, otherwise Qiu Yu would be mortified.
He was able to win the heart of a beauty back then because of his immense patience, and he still is today.
Qiu Yu said, "You, eat something." He hadn't forgotten his original purpose for coming to find He Zifeng.
Although He Zifeng hadn't eaten, he had "eaten" all the people he loved most and felt quite satisfied. At this moment, he opened the food box that Qiu Yu had brought and said, "You didn't eat anything tonight either, did you?"
Qiu Yu was absent-minded, probably still immersed in what had just happened, and nodded haphazardly.
He Zifeng served two bowls of rice.
Bring out the dishes as well: steamed egg custard, stewed chicken, and two stir-fried vegetarian side dishes.
In the yamen, apart from the county magistrate who gets to eat something good, everyone else just eats whatever the cook gives them.
He Zifeng wasn't a picky eater, but the smell of Qiu Yu's cooking made him very hungry: "Here, let's eat together."
Qiu Yu was really hungry, and the two of them finished all the food they had brought. Only after eating did they have some strength left.
Qiu Yu's ears turned a cute red, and he didn't dare to look at He Zifeng. He said, "I want to go home." He originally just wanted to bring He Zifeng some delicious food, but he didn't expect to make such a fool of himself.
He was too ashamed to face anyone. When he was in a daze just now, he vaguely remembered that he was outside. He kept clenching his teeth, and the occasional soft moans quickly turned into pitiful sobs. No one should know.
Seeing that it was getting late, He Zifeng couldn't let him drive the carriage back alone. He said, "Did you tell Mother when you came?"
"Mm," Qiu Yu said.
He Zifeng said, "She'll take care of things at home tonight. Besides, Ranran is all grown up now. She can sleep alone at home without worry. Don't go back. It snowed during the day, the roads will definitely be slippery." Then he took his hand and placed it on his chest.
Qiu Yu had already made arrangements at home before coming, and had also told her son that staying out overnight was fine. But he was preoccupied with the absurd things that had just happened and was ashamed to face He Zifeng, so he wanted to go home.
Seeing that he wanted to leave, He Zifeng said, "Then I'll take you back." He couldn't let him walk alone.
Upon hearing his words, Qiu Yu immediately realized what he meant: "And what about you?"
He Zifeng said, "I'll come back first thing tomorrow morning, it's fine." He's now a deputy head constable, so no one will make a fuss if he's a little late.
Seeing that it was already dark and snowing, Qiu Yu was proceeding cautiously in the carriage, and it would be a waste to waste an hour or two on the road. After thinking for a moment, Qiu Yu said, "Then I'll stay here today and leave tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, He Zifeng happily picked him up and kissed him.
Strangely enough, when He Zifeng was busy, he didn't miss home much, but when he saw Qiu Yu, he just wanted to stay with him a little longer, even if they didn't do anything, as long as he could be by Qiu Yu's side, it would be good.
This is his rest area. Usually, he rests in a chair because he's afraid that sleeping in a comfortable bed will interfere with his work. Now that his wife has come, living here seems too rough.
He Zifeng went out for a while and returned with a new set of sheets and pillows.
After this trip, some people even said enviously that he was so lucky to have a sister-in-law bring him food.
He Zifeng smiled and agreed, his eyes brimming with undisguised joy.
After returning to the room, the small house had been tidied up a bit. It had been swept, and some things that were scattered around had been put away. Qiu Yu was still adjusting the lamp oil.
He Zifeng returned with pillows and other items, and tidied the bed again. Then he let Qiuyu sleep, and, fearing that he might be worried, added, "Qinghua has already been taken to the stable to be taken care of."
Qiu Yu asked, "Aren't you busy?"
He Zifeng said, "They wouldn't have come if it wasn't something important, since you're here today." There was a slight smile on his lips.
Qiu Yu deliberately looked away, her heart pounding. Under the lamplight, He Zifeng seemed even more handsome than before. The two, already mutually attracted, couldn't resist each other.
He Zifeng went to bed shortly afterward.
Qiu Yu felt a dent in the side of the bed and looked over to see He Zifeng wrapping his arms around her waist.
The rest area at the yamen was small and not heated by a kang (a traditional heated brick bed), so it was a bit chilly for the season. But He Zifeng's body was like a giant furnace.
He held her tightly in his arms. Qiu Yu had tried to struggle, but seeing that He Zifeng hadn't "done anything bad," she let him be.
The two lay on the narrow bed, feeling as cramped as when they returned to the He family home.
Qiu Yu couldn't sleep after changing beds and wanted to look up at He Zifeng.
I've missed him so much lately, so I came to see him. I think I'll just sneak a peek and he won't notice.
Qiu Yu mentally encouraged herself and raised her head, only to find that the hand around her waist tightened its grip even more.
Qiu Yu looked up and realized that He Zifeng was also looking at him.
Qiu Yu panicked, but He Zifeng had already gripped his chin, preventing him from hiding.
Qiu Yu said, "You just know how to bully me."
He Zifeng said, "How could I bear to?" Then he gently kissed him.
Qiu Yu knew they were outside and couldn't act rashly like before, so she said, "When you have your day off."
The words were spoken cryptically, but He Zifeng understood them nonetheless. He hummed in agreement.
He then said, "Ranran's birthday is coming up soon. I'll be going back that day."
Qiu Yu felt relieved; Ranran's birthday was only five days away.
He Zifeng placed his hand on Qiu Yu's shoulder and said with emotion, "He was so tiny when he was born, and now he's five years old."
“Yes,” Qiu Yu said, having finally made it here. Not wanting to waste the opportunity, he said, “When Ranran grows up, I’ll move in with you.”
He Zifeng laughed and said, "Silly Yu'er, there are a lot of things to deal with in the county this time. After this period is over, I can go home every day." It wouldn't be good to forcibly separate such energetic young people like them.
Qiu Yu said, though she didn't mean it, "No, business is more important, I don't want you!"
He Zifeng said, "It's me who misses you, okay?"
Qiu Yu looked over, her ears twitching, and asked, "Really?"
He Zifeng held the man tightly in his arms, wishing he could give him all the warmth he had, and said, "Really." Then he said, "It's getting late, go to sleep early." After saying that, he turned off the small light in the room.
Qiu Yu thought she wouldn't be able to sleep, but the warmth emanating from He Zifeng made her feel very at ease, and she fell asleep in no time.
He didn't even know that He Zifeng had secretly kissed him.
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