Chapter 28 "Mrs. Xu, is this what I should have done?"
Xu Heyi's fingertips brushed past her ear and lifted a strand of her hair: "Mrs. Xu, this is what I should do."
Jiang Nuanzhu met his eyes and suddenly felt her heart beating wildly.
My cheeks were getting hotter and hotter, and something was about to burst out.
Jiang Nuanzhu opened her mouth and was about to speak when Secretary Jiang suddenly said, "Mr. Xu, we're here."
Xu Heyi said calmly: "It's time to get off the car."
Jiang Nuanzhu responded softly: "Yeah."
The car soon arrived at the foot of Zhongming Temple Mountain, and the parking lot was filled with a row of Xu family cars.
Jiang Nuanzhu followed Xu Heyi to recognize the person.
This time, six people from the Xu family came, including Mr. Xu, Xu Heyi's father and his second wife, as well as their two children and Xu Heyi's aunt.
Aunt Xu had thick eyebrows, big eyes, and long wavy hair. She was beautiful yet dignified. She smiled at Jiang Nuanzhu and said, "Brother is right. The girls of the Jiang family are indeed excellent, beautiful and elegant."
As he spoke, he took off a white jade bracelet from his hand and said, "It's a meeting gift, don't be disgusted."
Jiang Nuanzhu felt a little embarrassed by the compliment, "Thank you, auntie."
The situation of the Xu family is somewhat complicated, and Jiang Nuanzhu also learned about it after marriage.
Xu Heyi's parents had a business marriage. They had a good relationship after marriage and were also famous model couples at that time.
But when Xu Heyi was fourteen years old, his father was suddenly exposed by his competitors that he had an illegitimate son who was two years older than Xu Heyi.
This news shocked both the Xu and Zhang families.
It was later discovered that the child was born abroad by Xu's ex-girlfriend without anyone knowing.
Not long after, Xu Heyi's parents divorced.
In order to give his illegitimate son a legitimate identity, Xu's father married his ex-girlfriend, now Mrs. Xu, after the divorce.
The couple later had another daughter.
The son and daughter are named Xu Heyuan and Xu Hezhi respectively.
After recognizing the people, everyone followed Mr. Xu to climb the temple.
The most famous thing about Zhongming Temple is the big Buddha on the top of the mountain. From a distance, the golden Buddha body is connected to the sky, the golden light is dazzling, and the sky is blue and the clouds are vast.
The Buddha statue looks down with compassion and kindness, showing mercy to all living beings.
Jiang Nuanzhu looked at the steep stairs and was a little surprised. "These stairs are so high, can Grandpa climb up?"
Xu Heyi raised his hand to support Jiang Nuanzhu, "There are a total of 949 steps, which takes about an hour to walk. Grandpa climbs them several times every year, so it's no big deal for him."
"It's you." Xu Heyi's calm tone was full of concern. "If you are tired, tell me, don't force yourself."
Jiang Nuanzhu's eyes were clear and beautiful, and she smiled and said, "Mr. Xu underestimates me too much."
"I wouldn't dare underestimate Mrs. Xu." Xu Heyi tried to exonerate himself. "I'm just worried about you. But I forgot that Mrs. Xu is such a great dancer. She can train for a few hours at a time. She shouldn't be afraid of climbing mountains."
Jiang Nuanzhu snorted softly, "That's how it is."
The corners of Xu Heyi's lips curled slightly, and a look of doting was brewing in his deep eyes.
When they reached halfway up the mountain, there was no trace of sweat on Jiang Nuanzhu's forehead, but her younger sister Xu Hezhi kept shouting that she couldn't go on.
The others also looked visibly tired.
As for Mr. Xu, although he is old, his breathing does not seem to be rapid.
Seeing Xu Hezhi's fierce shouting, Mr. Xu said in a deep voice: "Then take a rest first."
Everyone else breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Heyi helped Jiang Nuanzhu sit down on the stone statue next to her and handed her a bottle of water.
Jiang Nuanzhu twisted it and found that the bottle cap had been unscrewed.
She raised her eyes and glanced at Xu Heyi quietly, with the corners of her mouth slightly curved.
Xu Heyi's thoughtfulness is everywhere, always making Jiang Nuanzhu feel a touch of warmth.
Taking advantage of the break, Aunt Xu came over and said with a hearty smile, "Nuanzhu, are you tired?"
Jiang Nuanzhu was slightly stunned and shook her head, "Aunt, I'm not tired."
"I heard you're a dancer. Your training must be very intense, right?"
"It's okay. I used to practice a lot when I was in school, but now I don't practice much."
"It's better to have good physical fitness so that you can have less pain when giving birth in the future."
Jiang Nuanzhu blushed, not knowing how the topic of having children came up.
The fate hasn't even been decided yet.
Xu Heyi said calmly: "Aunt, we are still young, there is no need to rush."
"You're not young anymore, you should work harder!"
Xu Heyi remained calm: "No rush."
Jiang Nuanzhu felt a little embarrassed when she heard this. She wanted to change the subject and subconsciously handed the water in her hand to him. "Are you thirsty? Do you want some water?"
After asking, I realized that I had already drunk the water in my hand.
Just as she was about to take the water back, Xu Heyi had already taken it from her hand.
"Will Mrs. Xu also feel sorry for me?"
With a light joke, Xu Heyi naturally unscrewed the bottle cap and drank the water.
"The water, I..."
Jiang Nuanzhu stared blankly at him as he tilted his head back to drink water.
The man's Adam's apple rolled up and down, his thin lips were pale pink, faintly covered with water, revealing desire, which formed a sharp contrast with his calm and cold aura.
Jiang Nuanzhu suddenly felt dry mouth and tongue, and it felt like a flame was shooting up from the tip of his heart, burning all the way along his blood vessels.
Xu Heyi finished drinking the water, his voice slightly hoarse, "What did you just say?"
Jiang Nuanzhu stuttered a little, "No, nothing."
Xu Heyi: "Your face is so red, are you tired?"
It just rained yesterday and it's still cloudy today, so it can't be the sun.
Jiang Nuanzhu nodded silently, feeling guilty, "Yes, I am indeed a little tired."
"Then rest a little longer."
After a while, Mr. Xu shouted that he wanted to leave.
Xu Heyi said calmly, "You guys go first. Nuanzhu and I will rest for a while."
After everyone left, Jiang Nuanzhu suddenly whispered, "I drank the water just now."
Xu Heyi looked down at the water in his hands and said calmly, "Mrs. Xu, do you dislike me?"
"No……"
Xu Heyi said seriously: "I don't dislike Mrs. Xu either."
Jiang Nuanzhu's cheeks flushed slightly, and she bit her lip and said, "Xu Heyi, does this count as an indirect kiss?"
Xu Heyi's eyes darkened.
"Um."
The low tone from the throat passed through people's hearts, and a tingling feeling spread throughout the body.
Jiang Nuanzhu suddenly felt a little hot.
Xu Heyi suddenly said, "Don't take it to heart that Auntie just induced labor. Let nature take its course."
Jiang Nuanzhu hummed heavily, "I know."
"My aunt got married once and got pregnant a year after the wedding. However, the fetus stopped growing at seven months and she was forced to have an induced abortion. She had always wanted a child but couldn't get pregnant, so she looked forward to raising me."
When talking about taking care of children, Xu Heyi's brows showed a hint of helplessness.
Jiang Nuanzhu nodded quietly, "I understand."
She paused and whispered, "Let's...let nature take its course."
The relationship between the two is progressing very comfortably now. If nothing unexpected happens, pregnancy and childbirth will also happen in the next two years.
Jiang Nuanzhu is not opposed to having children.
Grandpa Jiang's health has been getting worse in the past two years. If the relationship comes to fruition, she also wants Grandpa to see his great-grandson without any regrets.
Xu Heyi heard her words, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly in an invisible place.
His wife, Mrs. Xu, is too easy to please.
The man's big hand wrapped around Jiang Nuanzhu's hand, and ripples spread in his deep eyes.
It took an hour and a half to reach the top of the mountain.
Jiang Nuanzhu's face was not red and she was not out of breath, which made Aunt Xu praise her for her good physical fitness.
Jiang Nuanzhu moved closer to Xu Heyi and asked, "Is it always like this every year?"
She didn't quite understand Mr. Xu's obsession with climbing the stairs.
Xu Heyi: "Grandpa doesn't have many hobbies, and mountain climbing is one of them."
After hearing this, Jiang Nuanzhu said seriously: "This is a good hobby, it will keep you healthy!"
After resting for a while at the top of the mountain, we began to worship Buddha.
The Xu family had prepared a grand ceremony. A row of masters in robes were sitting cross-legged on both sides of the Buddha statue, holding Buddhist beads and chanting sutras in a low voice. In the middle was an incense table with an incense burner on it.
Someone came forward and handed incense to each person. Everyone lined up in order of age and knelt down with Mr. Xu.
When climbing the stairs, Xu Heyi had already reminded Jiang Nuanzhu that they had to worship the Buddha and listen to the sutras under the Buddha statue, which would probably last for an hour.
All she needs to do is follow Xu Heyi's instructions.
Every time he stood up after bowing three times, Xu Heyi would use his free right hand to quietly support Jiang Nuanzhu.
After worshipping for a full hour, Mr. Xu said, "It's almost time for today. You should go and rest first."
Everyone stood up.
Xu Heyi saw Jiang Nuanzhu rubbing her waist and asked softly, "Are you tired?"
Jiang Nuanzhu shook his head, "Not bad."
"Go back and rest for a while, and prepare to have vegetarian food at six o'clock."
"Everyone together?"
Xu Heyi nodded slightly, "Let's go together tonight, and you can arrange the next two days by yourself."
Walking around the front yard of the temple and reaching the back yard, the environment suddenly became much quieter. Wild bamboos grew wildly nearby, and birds sang in the empty mountains in the distance, creating a distant artistic conception.
When the surroundings became quiet, Xu Heyi said, "If you feel uncomfortable, just tell me. Don't force yourself."
"I will."
Jiang Nuanzhu couldn't help but be curious.
"Do you think I like to put myself in a difficult position so much?"
Xu Heyi: "Isn't it?"
His gaze was too deep, and Jiang Nuanzhu blushed suddenly and deliberately changed the subject: "The environment here is really nice."
"It's a little late today. I'll show you tomorrow."
"Will you still pray and visit the shrine tomorrow?"
"Need not."
"This is my first time participating in the Qingming Festival prayer. It's quite interesting."
Xu Heyi felt relieved when he saw that there was no reluctance in her expression.
When he arrived at the wing room, Jiang Nuanzhu realized something.
She looked left and right and said blankly, "There's only one bedroom here?"
Xu Heyi was slowly taking off his suit jacket, his hand slightly tugging at his tie, his movements casual and calm, "Yeah."
"Then how are we going to sleep at night?"
Xu Heyi paused and patiently explained, "My family is all here, so it's not convenient to arrange two rooms."
Jiang Nuanzhu's cheeks were a little red, "I know."
Xu Heyi calmly suggested: "You sleep on the bed tonight, and I sleep on the floor?"
Jiang Nuanzhu was a little hesitant: "This is not good. The temperature is low in the mountains. It will be very cold to sleep on the ground at night, right?"
"It's okay, just bear with it and it will pass."
Jiang Nuanzhu felt something was a little strange when she heard this, so she asked again, "Is there another quilt in the room?"
"No."
Jiang Nuanzhu finally reacted: "So you mean sleeping on the floor?"
Isn't this just teasing her?
As soon as he looked up, he met Xu Heyi's eyes as deep as the sea, which were rarely tinged with a hint of playfulness.
"Mrs. Xu, are you afraid that I'll eat you?"
The man's low, magnetic voice seemed to be caressing the ear, and the itchy and numbing sensation passed through the eardrum to the heart.
Jiang Nuanzhu's cheeks were like lotus flowers that had been squeezed dry, white with a hint of red.
Xu Heyi asked in a deep voice, "You really don't trust me?"
Jiang Nuanzhu quietly defended herself: "I didn't."
Xu Heyi looked at her leisurely, waiting for her next words.
Jiang Nuanzhu: "...It's just a little sudden, I'm not used to it yet."
Xu Heyi suddenly raised his hand, and his big palm fell on her head, rubbing it gently with a bit of pampering: "You have to get used to it slowly."
Jiang Nuanzhu nodded obediently.
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