Chapter 89 Shall We Talk It's time to...
As a result of the provocation, Cui Yiluo was forced to soil one of his suits again.
Wrinkles, stains.
The thin fabric bunched up at his waist. When Jiang Yunjin's fingers touched the fluffy, round little ball behind him, he paused for a moment, then looked up at Cui Yiluo, whose cheeks were flushed: "What is this?"
Cui Yiluo's red lips curled up. The sudden change in her expression was clearly beyond the comprehension of the dignified and proper Jiang Yunjin. She blinked and said, "Of course rabbits have tails."
Jiang Yunjin gripped the fluffy tail tightly, his fingers tightening around her waist, veins bulging on the back of his hand. While Cui Yiluo remained silent, he stroked the fabric so thin he could easily tear it, his voice hoarse yet strangely tinged with a faint smile: "In the bag?"
Even though he clearly guessed it, he still insisted on asking her.
Cui Yiluo trembled and kept biting him, as if she was extremely angry.
After not seeing each other for more than half a month, this was a surprise prepared by Cui Yiluo. Of course, she had wanted to try doing this for a long time.
Clearly, Jiang Yunjin was delighted with this surprise; otherwise, he wouldn't have made her wear it even though it was soaking wet. Cui Yiluo thought she wouldn't be able to wear it for long, but she didn't expect that putting it on would be so easy, while taking it off would be difficult. Moreover, Jiang Yunjin was very careful, afraid of damaging the fabric, and always restrained himself. But the more he restrained himself, the more he would patch it up in other places.
Cui Yiluo tossed and turned for a long time throughout the day. Lunch and dinner were delivered to her apartment by restaurants arranged by Jiang Yunjin. Both restaurants were her favorites, but she didn't eat quickly because she wanted to regain her strength before it was her turn to eat. Jiang Yunjin was a self-disciplined, well-dressed, and upright gentleman in bed, but in bed, he seemed to want to devour her whole, cruel and fierce.
The coolness of the marble countertop seeped into her skin, creating a stark contrast with the intense heat covering her snowy back. Cui Yiluo instinctively wanted to resist, but she was too weak to do so.
Jiang Yunjin was more excited today than usual, even more so than last night.
At the height of their passion, he even nibbled at her earlobe from behind, whispering, "My baby is so good."
The voice was hesitant, as if she rarely used this title, and filled with barely suppressed excitement.
The magnetic bass flowed into her ears like a gentle stream, and through her limbs like an electric current. Cui Yiluo trembled suddenly and couldn't speak.
When their emotions ran high, he did call her that sometimes. But even so, she still couldn't bear to hear him call her that every time.
Before that accident, he was always the most upright and serious older cousin in her eyes. He did everything very seriously and meticulously, and it seemed that there was nothing he couldn't do. In addition, he never showed his emotions, so Cui Yiluo felt that she was very far away from him, like looking at a majestic mountain shrouded in clouds from a distance.
But later, they did the most intimate things again and again. She had countless desires for him, and she could feel that he did too. He would hug her, kiss her, and be intimately close to her. Now he even showed... this appearance.
For a fleeting moment, Cui Yiluo genuinely believed they were in a relationship.
Too close... We shouldn't be like this.
A second before the white light appeared before her eyes, Cui Yiluo thought to herself, this improper relationship must end.
It wasn't until they were in the bathroom, when the fabric was completely soaked and unwearable, that Jiang Yunjin helped her untie it. For some reason, Cui Yiluo caught a glimpse of regret in his dark, impenetrable eyes.
Cui Yiluo's heart skipped a beat. Surely this wasn't enough.
What happened next confirmed her guess; since there was regret, she naturally wanted to make up for it in other ways.
Cui Yiluo felt as if her soul was about to leave her body. After crying and pleading, the day finally ended, and the box was empty. Jiang Yunjin helped her clean up, and while he was drying her hair, she had already fallen asleep with her head on his lap. She should have talked to him about the end of their relationship, but at this moment, she couldn't utter a single word.
After the whirring of the hairdryer stopped, half-asleep and half-awake, Cui Yiluo couldn't tell if she was dreaming. She felt a soft touch on her forehead and a low, husky, yet satisfied voice said, "I really liked today."
Cui Yiluo slept in her familiar apartment again. Jiang Yunjin knew she was a light sleeper, so he specially chose the darkest curtains. Therefore, when she woke up, she had no idea what time it was. She picked up her phone and realized it was almost eleven o'clock.
The room door was closed. Cui Yiluo touched the spot beside her; the sheets had returned to normal temperature. Jiang Yunjin should have gotten up long ago.
He has good living habits. No matter how intense the night before, he would never sleep with her until noon. Fortunately, he never woke her up.
Cui Yiluo finished washing up before leaving her room, and could vaguely hear noises from the kitchen.
Rounding the corner, the man was cutting meat on the counter, his shirt sleeves half-rolled up, revealing his slender, well-defined forearms and long, strong fingers with distinct knuckles.
The marble countertop gleamed in the sunlight, somewhat like water. Just thinking about what had happened here last night made Cui Yilu instinctively want to turn away.
However, Jiang Yunjin had already seen her earlier, and he looked up at her almost as soon as she approached.
Cui Yiluo remembered that yesterday at Lan Hui's house, when she came downstairs, he was clearly facing away from her, but he turned around to look at her earlier than Lan Hui and the others who were facing the stairs. He was always so perceptive.
He told her, "I've warmed up some porridge for you to have a little something to eat first, then we can have dinner later."
Jiang Yunjin originally didn't know how to cook. After all, when he was in the Jiang family, servants took care of all his needs, so he only needed to focus on his studies and the company. He didn't know when he learned to cook, but after Cui Yiluo developed that kind of relationship with him, she often got to taste his cooking.
He always strives to do his best in everything, and his culinary skills are naturally excellent as well.
Cui Yiluo felt that the reason she had maintained a one-night stand relationship with him for so long, apart from physical compatibility, was more or less because she couldn't bear to part with the meals he cooked.
"Thank you, cousin."
Jiang Yunjin's gaze lingered on her face for a moment. He didn't say anything, but brought the porridge that had been kept warm to the table. Instead of leaving, he sat down on the other side of her.
He possesses an innate ability that cannot be ignored; just sitting next to him made Cui Yilu feel somewhat uncomfortable.
A mouthful of warm porridge was swallowed, and all around was quiet except for the sound of soup bubbling in the kitchen.
Yesterday's final indulgence was over, and it was time for her to talk to him about ending their relationship. It seemed this was the last time she would eat a meal cooked by Jiang Yunjin himself. A pang of bitterness welled up in Cui Yiluo's heart.
As if on a countdown, after the last mouthful of porridge was swallowed, Cui Yiluo began to choose her words, preparing to speak, but unexpectedly Jiang Yunjin spoke first.
"I have something to tell you."
His tone was serious, and his voice was low, making it sound even more solemn. Cui Yiluo's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that he and she had the same idea? After all, yesterday when they returned to the Jiang family, words like blind date and arranged marriage were repeatedly mentioned. Perhaps he, like her, was thinking that it was time to end things.
He slowly raised his eyes to look at her, his voice somewhat hesitant: "What do you think about your family arranging a blind date for you?"
Cui Yiluo simply said, "I don't want to go."
“Okay,” he said, his tone suddenly softening, “then don’t go.”
"And what about you, cousin?"
Meeting Jiang Yunjin's slightly questioning gaze, Cui Yiluo took the first step and said bluntly, "Hasn't Grandma been urging you? Cousin, you're 23 years old now, you'll have to start getting to know people eventually."
The room fell silent for a moment.
Jiang Yunjin's handsome face turned cold almost instantly, his dark eyes unfathomable. Cui Yiluo couldn't understand his emotions at that moment, but she felt that he seemed to be angry.
His voice was icy: "Do you know what you're saying?"
Having said all that, Cui Yiluo just wanted to resolve the matter decisively. "Cousin, I didn't mean to rush you. But these are realities that can't be ignored."
Jiang Yunjin stared at her intently for a few seconds. "What do you mean?"
Cui Yiluo tried her best to remain calm while discussing the matter, "Cousin, our...relationship has been going on for almost two years. It shouldn't have lasted this long in the first place. It should end now."
The moment he uttered the word "end," Jiang Yunjin's face instantly turned icy cold and dark to an almost frightening degree, his dark eyes fixed on her.
Cui Yiluo understood his emotions because their bodies were truly in sync. Otherwise, they wouldn't have spent the entire day together at the hotel after the unexpected incident, both of them being first-timers and already enjoying the experience. That's why he, who was always so polite, would so absurdly agree to maintain this clandestine relationship with her.
However, practical problems stood in the way, and ultimately, if it weren't for Lan Hui, Cui Yiluo might never have had such in-depth contact with the Jiang family and Jiang Yunjin in her entire life. Cui Yiluo didn't think she was much inferior to others, but the difference in their family backgrounds was a fact.
"You want to end things with me?"
He spoke softly, repeating her words. Cui Yiluo found it somewhat strange, but it didn't seem wrong.
She nodded.
He lowered his eyes and remained silent for a few seconds, suppressing his slightly rapid breathing. He spoke to her in a gentle tone, "Just because of the blind date? Are you considering your side, or mine?"
“I don’t have any concerns about this, but you…”
Cui Yiluo didn't continue, but her meaning was clear: "It's not good for us to keep sneaking around like this. Sooner or later, Aunt and the others will find out. Cousin, I don't want to continue like this. I believe you understand."
She glanced at him. After all, they couldn't get married, and with her saying that, he had no reason not to end it. This illicit relationship that had lasted for nearly two years should also end. Every time she saw Lan Hui or Jiang Zhaoyue, she felt a little nervous and guilty.
Jiang Yunjin hummed in agreement.
He finally agreed, and Cui Yiluo breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart felt inexplicably heavy. It's normal to have some reaction when you sever a close relationship, even if it's physical intimacy.
"So, I don't need to rely on marriage alliances, do you understand?"
Cui Yiluo didn't react immediately, staring blankly at his determined expression for a moment.
He continued, "I understand what you mean. Don't mention ending it again."
Cui Yiluo suddenly didn't understand what he meant. If he knew what she meant, why did he tell her not to mention ending it? She was still pondering the meaning of his words when her hand was suddenly taken and her fingers were gently caressed.
A strong and complex emotion welled up in his eyes, which Cui Yiluo couldn't understand, only finding them dark and deep.
"We're a good match, aren't we?"
Cui Yiluo fell silent; she couldn't deny that.
It's more than just suitable.
Perhaps he meant that he wouldn't marry anyone else, so he wouldn't attend matchmaking events for the time being, and since they were so compatible in bed, there was no need to end things.
Recalling the countless times her soul had trembled in the past, Cui Yiluo shamefully wavered.
Moreover, Jiang Yunjin is really good-looking; she has never seen anyone who matches her aesthetic standards better than him.
Cui Yilu was torn by an internal struggle and remained silent for a long time. During this silence, the gaze fixed on her face grew increasingly heavy, oppressive, and forceful.
In the end, Cui Yiluo gave in and said, "Fine."
He wedged his fingers between hers, their hands intertwining to hold hers tightly, his dark eyes fixed on her. "So, do you want to continue with me?"
Cui Yilu didn't know why he asked again, but faced with his intense and pressing gaze, she had no choice but to admit, "Yes."
She felt ashamed that she couldn't bear to part with his body.
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After lunch, perhaps because of the little incident before the meal, Jiang Yunjin's domineering and possessive side was fully revealed.
After Cui Yiluo fell asleep from exhaustion, the man tucked her in and went straight to the study.
The call was connected.
How much longer until the ring is finished?
"Give them more money and make them speed things up."
"Yes, we can't delay."
Author's Note: A-Luo: This shameful platonic relationship should end.
Cousin: My wife wants to marry me.
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