Lin Jianqiu's voice had a barely perceptible tremor, but more of it was the determination after the confusion.
She mustered up the greatest courage of her life and looked directly into Chang Jia's eyes, which were filled with emotions.
Chang Jia's Adam's apple rolled, and the smell of alcohol seemed to dissipate a little, but his eyes were still a little unclear.
He looked at Lin Jianqiu's hand which he had stretched out and was now tightly grasping his arm.
He looked at her eyes filled with confusion and finally just sighed deeply.
Chang Jia's tone was filled with fatigue, and he said in a hoarse voice: "...Let me rest for a while."
He gently broke free from her hand, and although his movements were no longer as forceful as before, there was still a sense of distance.
Lin Jianqiu watched Chang Jia leave and froze in place.
The little bit of courage that had just ignited in her heart seemed to be poured with a bucket of cold water.
Lin Jianqiu felt aggrieved and confused again.
Jia Ge refused to tell her...what should she do?
The next morning, Lin Jianqiu was wandering around the gate of Su Tang's house early with two obvious dark circles under his eyes.
She was in a state of confusion. After much deliberation last night, she finally decided to come find Su Tang.
Now only Su Tang can help her.
Su Tang’s words yesterday kept playing in her mind over and over again.
Especially the sentence that he wants a wife who understands his feelings and can be close to him.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Su Tang was right, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that... having a daughter-in-law like Su Tang was really great.
Finally, the gate opened.
Su Tang walked out wearing a well-tailored light-colored floral dress.
Her hair was tied up loosely, revealing her fair neck. She looked like a flower covered with morning dew, fresh and bright.
She was holding an enamel pot in her hand and was about to make soy milk when she looked up and saw Lin Jianqiu who was feeling uneasy.
Su Tang is on the afternoon shift today and has two operations to perform.
So you must maintain plenty of energy in the morning.
"Sister Qiu'er?"
Su Tang was a little surprised, but then he understood, and a warm smile with a hint of understanding appeared on his face.
"So early? Come on in and sit down."
"No... no need, Sister Tang."
Lin Jianqiu quickly waved his hands, his voice as soft as a mosquito's: "I... I just want to say a few words to you, I won't keep you away."
Su Tang didn't force it and placed the enamel pot on the stone pier at the door.
She leaned against the door frame, her arms naturally folded across her chest, her posture relaxed and generous: "Okay, you say."
The morning light fell on Su Tang, giving her a soft golden edge.
Lin Jianqiu looked at her confident and calm appearance, and a strong sense of envy surged in his heart.
Su Tang seemed to be born knowing how to speak, how to do things, and how to get along with Lu Xiao.
Unlike me, I am clumsy and don’t even know how to get close to my husband.
"I...I thought about it all night yesterday."
Lin Jianqiu took a deep breath and nervously twisted the corner of his clothes, which had been washed white.
"You're right, Jia-ge... he might be feeling wronged. It's my fault, I'm too rigid..."
Her voice got lower and lower, with a heavy nasal tone.
"But...but I don't know what to do, Sister Tang. I, I've been taught the same rules since elementary school. I'm afraid that if I do something wrong, it will make him angry and make him think that I'm not a good wife..."
She raised her eyes, looking at Su Tang with hope and a little timidity: "Sister Tang, can you...can you teach me? Just like...just like you and Brother Lu?"
When Lin Jianqiu asked this question, his face was as red as a cooked shrimp.
In her opinion, this was almost the most private thing to ask.
Su Tang looked at her, who was envious and confused, eager to change but couldn't find the direction, and her heart felt soft and sour.
She pulled Lin Jianqiu's hand and felt that her palms were sweaty.
"Sister Qiu'er, don't be anxious."
Su Tang's voice was gentle and firm, with a soothing power.
"That's not true for a couple like me and Lu Xiao. Every couple gets along differently. There's no fixed formula."
She paused, her eyes bright and sincere.
Su Tang was quite happy about Lin Jianqiu's change.
At least it shows that Lin Jianqiu listened to what he said yesterday.
"The key is, you have to ask yourself first, do you want to be close to Brother Chang? Do you want him to be happy? Do you want the two of you to live a fulfilling and warm life?"
Lin Jianqiu nodded vigorously, his eyes red again: "Yes! I... I actually... I also want him to smile at me like before, to, to hold my hand..."
By the end of the conversation, the voice was almost inaudible.
"That's right!"
Su Tang patted the back of her hand encouragingly.
"Having this 'thought' is the first step. Rules are fixed, but life is your own."
"Between husband and wife, as long as it doesn't violate your conscience and doesn't hurt others, you can do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Who cares what others think?"
When she thought of Lu Xiao, a sweet smile unconsciously appeared on the corners of her mouth, and her whole body became lively.
"Look at me and Lu Xiao, we're so happy together. When I'm happy, I even jump up and hang on his neck! He sometimes complains about me being naughty, but do you see him hiding? He hugs me so tightly!"
"What's the big deal? We're a loving couple, who are we bothering?"
As he was speaking, the gate was pushed open again and Lu Xiao came back from morning exercise.
He was wearing an army green sweatshirt, with beads of sweat on his forehead, and his muscles were smooth and strong.
Lu Xiao saw Su Tang and Lin Jianqiu at the door. His eyes first fell on Su Tang, and his eyes softened instantly, with a silent smile.
"What are you talking about standing at the door?"
Lu Xiao walked over, raised his hand naturally, and used his fingertips to wipe away the dust that accidentally touched Su Tang's cheek.
The action was intimate and skillful, full of tenderness.
"I'm teaching Sister Qiu'er how to 'break the rules.'"
Su Tang looked up and smiled at him, with a hint of pride in her tone.
Lu Xiao raised his eyebrows and glanced at Lin Jianqiu who was standing next to him in a daze.
He didn't ask any more questions, but just reached out and gently pinched the back of Su Tang's neck, his low voice full of doting.
"You're the only one with so many ideas. Stop talking. The soy milk hasn't been made yet. It'll get cold soon."
He picked up the enamel pot on the stone pier, but his eyes never left Su Tang.
"I know, butler!"
Su Tang gave him a coquettish look, her eyes full of sweet intimacy.
She turned to Lin Jianqiu and said, "Sister Qiu'er, did you see that? This is 'breaking the rules.' It's like being in someone's heart, caring when you want, being close when you want, being open and honest. How wonderful!"
Lin Jianqiu looked at the perfect couple in front of him.
Lu Xiao was tall and straight, his eyes fixed solely on Su Tang, with a look of silent indulgence.
Su Tang is cute and lively, and her confidence in front of Lu Xiao is mixed with the cuteness and innocence of a little woman.
There was an aura between the two that outsiders could not intrude upon.
This scene was imprinted in Lin Jianqiu's mind, making her feel envious and her heart was burning with envy.
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