Chapter 830 Seeking Advice Ma Hongxia accepted the red envelope, feeling its weight and feeling very at ease. She said repeatedly, "You are too kind and too generous. We are a thousand times, ten thousand times satisfied with Zhao Rui. As long as the two of them are good, we as parents can rest assured."
Liu Dong nodded and handed a cigarette to Zhao's father.
The adults chatted casually, discussing some preliminary wedding plans in a harmonious and warm atmosphere.
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The south room that Zhao Jiateng came to had been freshly painted, and the walls were the lime-washed walls that were popular that year.
The windows were replaced with transparent glass, allowing sunlight to stream in without obstruction.
The newly made solid wood furniture—a double bed with a carved headboard, a huge three-door wardrobe, a chest of drawers, and a desk—is already in place.
The furniture was dark red with a glossy finish, and its style was the most fashionable at the time, possessing a somewhat heavy and solid aesthetic.
However, when Zhao Rui stood in the center of the room and looked around, he felt that something was amiss.
The brand-new furniture and snow-white walls seemed to lack something, making the space feel somewhat empty.
He recalled the occasional visits to Lu Qingyang's home, the courtyard house, with its many items, yet it always felt comfortable.
After much hesitation, he put the two boxes of good tea he had bought with his saved allowance into his pocket and mustered up the courage to knock on Lu Qingyang's door.
"Qingyang's new house... everything is ready, but I always feel like something's missing, it looks awkward, but I can't quite put my finger on why. Do you have some free time? Could you go take a look and give me some pointers?"
“What’s the trouble? You’re married, so I’m happy to be of help. Let’s go take a look.”
The two arrived at the new house. Lu Qingyang walked slowly around the room with his hands behind his back.
Zhao Rui followed closely behind, feeling somewhat nervous.
"This place is too empty and feels deserted. You're a scholar, so you could hang up a painting or calligraphy of plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, or chrysanthemums. It would be elegant. Don't young people like taking group photos these days? You and Xiaohua can go to a photo studio and take a nice picture, enlarge it, buy a frame, and hang it up. The room will instantly feel different, like it's your own private space."
Lu Qingyang walked to the window again and touched the heavy, dark purple velvet curtains: "This color is too dark. When it's drawn during the day, the room is like evening. Change it! Change it to a light beige or pale yellow one. Choose a light and sheer fabric with simple small floral or geometric patterns. It will make the room twice as bright, and my mood will be better too."
"Qingyang, your taste is still the best." Zhao Rui noted it all down and planned to revise it again tomorrow.
Looking at Zhao Rui's hesitant and scratching head, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't, Lu Qingyang couldn't help but find it amusing.
He deliberately took a leisurely sip of his tea, then looked up and asked, "Speak up, kid. What's bothering you? What's holding you back?"
Zhao Rui's face flushed red instantly, his ears turning bright red, and his eyes darted around, but he dared not look at Lu Qingyang.
He stammered for a while, then said in a voice almost as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Well... this is like a young woman getting married for the first time... I don't have much experience... so I wanted to learn from you..."
He mustered all his strength and blurted out the rest of the sentence: "It's just that Xiaohua and I, even though we're dating, we've barely even held hands properly... And now, suddenly we're sleeping in the same room, and... I'm a little scared... afraid, afraid that if I do something right, I'll make her happy, or... make me look like a complete idiot..."
Lu Qingyang was taken aback at first, then couldn't help but burst out laughing.
He quickly covered it up with a cough.
He looked at the tall, strong, academically eloquent but innocent-minded college-bound student in front of him, and found it both funny and a little cute.
"So it was some huge problem you were looking for. You're such a bright student, how come you're so clueless about this?"
He suppressed his smile, his tone becoming sincere and gentle: "Listen, Zhao Rui, there are no mysterious rules or textbooks for matters between husband and wife. What matters most is tenderness and respect."
"Xiaohua is a good girl, shy, and she's probably more nervous than you. You, don't be impatient, and don't bring your meticulous research attitude into it. It's normal to be a little flustered at the beginning. When you and your partner are alone, who hasn't been a novice before?"
"Observe her closely and pay attention to her reactions. If she's shy, then go slower. If she laughs, then she likes you like that. Don't be like a block of wood, or like a lustful maniac. In daily life, especially in bed, it's about a gentle flow, a tacit understanding and intimacy that two people gradually develop through trial and error."
He patted Zhao Rui on the shoulder one last time, giving him some reassurance: "Don't worry, as long as you treat her sincerely and have her in your heart, Xiao Hua will blame you if you're a little clumsy sometimes. But sometimes, feelings become stronger and stronger in these little embarrassing and funny things."
Zhao Rui listened to these words, which were both insightful and comforting.
Right now, he feels like he's back to normal.
"There's another important matter I need to tell you beforehand." Seeing that Zhao Rui immediately perked up his ears and looked serious, he continued.
“You two are still young. If you want to focus on your work and studies first, and have children in a couple of years, then you must remember to take proper contraceptive measures. This is something you can’t be careless about. If you get pregnant unexpectedly, it’ll be your wife who suffers. You’ll feel sorry for her when you see that, won’t you?”
Zhao Rui's face flushed slightly again, and he quickly nodded: "I understand, I understand. We've already discussed it. Let's get on our feet first. The child's matter is urgent."
"Yes, as long as you have it in mind." Lu Qingyang nodded in satisfaction, then, as if remembering something, he rummaged through his bag and pulled out a book.
"Take this back and when you have time, study it carefully by yourself. There are some pictures inside... um, you'll understand what it's all about after you see them."
He solemnly instructed, "Remember, keep this to yourself and learn something. Never tell anyone else, and especially don't let anyone know you got it from here. These days, this kind of thing is sensitive, understand?"
Zhao Rui opened a book with a normal cover, and the contents inside made him blush.
"These are all..."
“We don’t have this kind of education here. Your parents will definitely teach you. You just need to study it carefully yourself. It’s all about technique, yes… it’s all about knowledge.”
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