Chapter 13 I Want to Be Your Woman
Lu Xiuyuan had never seen Shen Qianyu like this before.
She stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, her newly permed curls gilded by the light. Her T-shirt was short, revealing part of her waist and overalls, outlining curves he had never noticed before.
He was completely different from the girl who always wore a plain knit sweater and quietly followed behind him.
"Is it because of Weiwei?" Lu Xiuyuan's Adam's apple bobbed, his voice much drier than usual. "I can explain."
Shen Qianyu looked directly at him, without any hint of humility.
"Xiuyuan, for so many years, I have been wearing the traditional and rigid style of clothes that your Gu family requires, and keeping the straight black hair that your Gu family wants me to keep. Now I just want to change my style and live the way I want, is that not allowed?"
Lu Xiuyuan's pupils contracted slightly. This Shen Qianyu was becoming increasingly unfamiliar to him, completely beyond his control.
“You never would…”
"Can't do what?"
Shen Qianyu repeated his words.
"You won't resist, huh?"
Lu Xiuyuan's brows furrowed deeper and deeper.
“You’re dressed like this…” Lu Xiuyuan’s mind conjured up the image of her waist exposed outside, and he couldn’t help but feel annoyed: “Other men will keep staring at you like this.”
Shen Qianyu came to him and straddled his lap.
She cupped his cheeks in her hands, about to kiss him.
Lu Xiuyuan was completely taken aback by her actions, but at the same time he turned his head away.
Shen Qianyu stopped what she was doing and stared at him with a much deeper look in her eyes.
Lu Xiuyuan seemed to realize that he shouldn't have acted that way, and turned around, his voice becoming much gentler.
“If you want to wear it and style your hair like this, I can talk to Uncle Chen and the others.”
As if she hadn't heard him, Shen Qianyu cupped his cheeks with her slender fingers once again.
"Xiuyuan, since we're going to get married and register our marriage anyway, I want to become your woman right now."
She kissed him again.
Lu Xiuyuan pushed her away directly.
The force was a bit too much, and Shen Qianyu almost fell over.
Lu Xiuyuan realized the problem and quickly pulled the person over.
"Qianyu, I..."
His eyes, however, showed nervousness and apology towards her.
Although Shen Qianyu did not fall, seeing that the marks on his body were not left by her, she no longer had any expectations of him.
She steadied herself and broke free from Lu Xiuyuan's grasp.
"I'm fine."
Her voice was soft, yet it carried a detachment that Lu Xiuyuan had never heard before. She lowered her head and slightly straightened the wrinkles in her clothes.
Lu Xiuyuan looked at the shadow cast on her face by her drooping eyelashes and suddenly felt a tightness in his throat.
"Qianyu, I'm not..."
Shen Qianyu seemed to have anticipated this scene, and a reassuring smile appeared on his lips.
"It's alright, it's getting late, I'll head back now."
“I’ll go with you and tell Uncle Shen and Aunt Shen.”
Shen Qianyu did not respond and continued walking towards home.
She walked very fast, and several times Lu Xiuyuan tried to catch up with her, but she didn't give him the chance.
All she could think about was the image of Lu Xiuyuan instinctively pushing her away.
Over the past five years, Shen Qianyu and he have not had much physical intimacy; they have rarely even hugged or held hands.
At first, she could understand that he was bedridden and had no interest in such things.
Later, he returned to the Gu family and was so busy that he had no time at all.
Yun Shu asked her, "Qian Yu, did you take any protective measures?"
Shen Qianyu didn't know how to answer at the time.
Five years have passed, and who would have thought that they hadn't even kissed, let alone had any further physical contact?
Yun Shu immediately understood and gave her a severe scolding.
"Qianyu, do you think he likes you? When you like someone, you subconsciously want physical contact. Don't tell me he will respect you. When a man loves a woman, there is no such thing. If he really loves you, after sleeping with you, he will still marry you."
Shen Qianyu wanted to explain for Lu Xiuyuan, but even she knew how weak and powerless her explanation would be.
Shen Qianyu was also wondering if it was because she hadn't taken the initiative that he hadn't been able to overcome this hurdle.
So when she took the initiative today, she got an outcome that was not surprising at all.
Besides Lin Weixia still being in his heart, it was probably because she was the daughter of a servant and also a servant in their family.
When they got home, Shen Jiacheng was about to say something to her when he saw Lu Xiuyuan following behind.
Shen Jiacheng immediately adopted a respectful expression: "Young Master, what brings you here?"
Lu Xiuyuan's gaze remained fixed on Shen Qianyu. He watched as she went upstairs without even turning her head and opened her bedroom door, seemingly with no intention of staying.
Shen Jiacheng turned to look at Shen Qianyu: "Qianyu, what are you doing? Didn't you see the young master is here?"
Shen Qianyu slammed the door shut.
Just as Shen Jiacheng was about to go upstairs to talk to Shen Qianyu, Lu Xiuyuan stopped him.
"Uncle Chen, I came here to tell you that if she likes this style of dress, then let her dress like this; it looks quite nice."
Shen Jiacheng quickly bent down slightly: "How can that be? Young Master, you must not spoil her. She is my daughter, a servant, and her status is completely different from yours. If you spoil her, it will not be in accordance with the rules."
"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. You and Aunt Shen shouldn't talk too much about her. I've already agreed to this."
"yes."
Shen Jiacheng responded politely.
Lu Xiuyuan glanced at Shen Qianyu's room and, seeing that she showed no intention of coming out, prepared to leave.
Shen Jiacheng hurriedly said, "Young Master, do you need me to call her down?"
"No."
"yes."
Shen Jiacheng bowed slightly again to see Lu Xiuyuan off.
As Lu Xiuyuan walked out the door, he couldn't help but look back one last time.
As soon as the others left, Shen Jiacheng said to Fang Hui with a cold face, "Look at your daughter, she's really something now. She even dares to give the young master a hard time. Luckily, it was in our courtyard. If someone had seen us along the way, where would I put my face?"
"You know how many people are eyeing my position. If it weren't for the fact that my family has been stewards for the Lu family for generations, would I have been able to get this position so easily?"
Fang Hui looked nervous: "I'll go talk to her."
"Tell her quickly, in the next few days, that after she leaves, she should never come back. She's such a disappointment."
When Fang Hui knocked on the door, Shen Qianyu had already heard what the two of them were saying outside.
She was right there by the window, secretly watching Lu Xiuyuan.
As soon as Lu Xiuyuan left, he called Lin Weixia, as if once he left the Shen family's house, he no longer needed to pretend to be so affectionate towards her.
Fang Hui kept knocking, but Shen Qianyu acted as if she didn't hear it and showed no intention of opening the door.
The next morning, when Shen Qianyu came out, she saw Fang Hui.
Needless to say, she was determined to do what Shen Jiacheng had instructed her to do.
Shen Qianyu didn't give her a chance to speak and said directly, "Mom, I know what to do. Don't worry, I know what I should do in these thirteen days."
Fang Hui kept giving Shen Qianyu meaningful glances.
Shen Qianyu then noticed Lu Xiuyuan following behind her.
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