"…………" Miss Shu, with a stiff expression, immediately threw the apple she was holding back into the fruit basket. Seeing Shu Yi'an's frustrated little face curled up on the sofa, Chu Mu's lips unconsciously curled into a slight smile.
To reward her, Chu Mu took her to Jiangnan Temple for dinner after coming down from the mountain. It was dinnertime, and there were quite a few cars parked in front of the hotel. The manager had heard that Chu Mu had arrived that morning and specially made room in a private room on the second floor.
The space was enclosed by bamboo, and the occasional sound of a babbling brook could be heard. It had been so long since she had been here. Miss Shu Yi'an's fingers traced over the dishes on the menu that she had been longing for, eager to try them. Chu Mu glanced at the dishes she was looking at, casually took the menu from her hand, and handed it to the waiter, simply instructing him to suggest a few light and mild dishes.
"That's all, you can go now."
The waiter, holding the menu, glanced at the sulking Shu Yi'an with a smile and nodded in agreement. "Okay, please wait a moment."
"Hey! Are you feeding rabbits???" Shu Yi'an poked at the blue-and-white porcelain plate with her chopsticks to express her strong dissatisfaction. However, when Miss Shu was with Chu Mu, she never really had any human rights.
Chu Mu lowered his head and carefully rolled up his sleeves, his expression calm. "Rabbits are much easier to raise than you. Do you think rabbits would secretly hoard chocolate chips and cookies in the washing machine?"
Under Chu Mu's calm yet imposing gaze, Shu Yi'an quietly swallowed back what she was about to say. After her stomach ruptured, Chu Mu confiscated all her snacks—those hidden in the refrigerator, cupboards, and bedside table—and they were all gone after Shu Yi'an was discharged from the hospital.
As soon as Chu Mu left, Shu Yi'an's lazy nature returned. One day after get off work, she went to the supermarket and bought a lot of food, both edible and inedible, and wandered around the house several times before discovering this top-secret hiding place in the washing machine on the first floor.
Shu Yi'an didn't know how he found out, so she could only nod guiltily at the order form to show her approval. "I think the bamboo shoots are quite delicious, and the porridge is also very good, especially easy to digest. Yes, that's right, I like everything you ordered."
"That's perfect." Chu Mu took the whole porcelain pot of mushroom porridge that had just been served. "Drink it all, so you won't have a stomachache when you take your medicine tonight."
So even when Shu Yi'an got home, her stomach was still screaming at her, "This is so bland!!" Now, she had to finish a whole bowl of dark green herbal soup under someone's intense gaze, which was really stressful.
1, 2, 3. Miss Shu took a deep breath, snatched the bowl from Chu Mu's hand, pinched her nose, and drank it down. It wasn't as sour as she had imagined; the taste had a unique fragrance and a faint, lingering bitterness. Shu Yi'an frowned and looked at Chu Mu for a while, and Chu Mu became a little nervous under her gaze. "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
A man over six feet tall was shirtless, with only a pair of trousers loosely tied around his muscular waist. Under the light, his originally handsome face showed a conflicted and tense expression. Shu Yi'an couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Just kidding, it's not that bad."
Around seven or eight o'clock in the evening, the lights were on in every house in the neighborhood, making it the most cozy time of day. Inside, the medicine pots hissed and steam rose, while the high chandelier in the living room cast a bright, warm glow, and the sound of the television news drifted in the background. The two people standing beside the sofa were inexplicably quiet, cherishing this rare atmosphere.
In keeping with Jiang Yitong's style, even the medicine applied to Shu Yi'an's knees was green. Shu Yi'an carefully touched the two warm patches of medicine on her knees, and the most unspeakable memories of her parents became clear and tender. Chu Mu was nestled on the sofa, casually watching the news, while Shu Yi'an lay on his lap, keeping him company. Because her legs needed to be exposed for the medicine, Shu Yi'an had specially changed into a large, oversized Hello Kitty blouse that looked particularly childish. Chu Mu could clearly see her delicate collarbone and a patch of skin on her chest by looking down slightly.
The TV was showing a report about which country's ambassador was visiting abroad. Shu Yi'an stared at the TV for a while, then suddenly reached out and touched Chu Mu's head.
Chu Mu merely raised an eyebrow, expressing his confusion, but did not stop him. "What are you doing?" Shu Yi'an pointed somewhat blankly at the two foreign ambassadors shaking hands on the television screen. "Are all intellectual workers like you bald?"
Chu Mu stared at the person she was pointing at for a moment with a low, menacing expression, then grabbed her little hand that was groping her head and asked in a sinister tone, "Are you questioning me?"
How could someone as proud as Chu Mu tolerate Miss Shu having any worries or doubts about her appearance or her future appearance?
Shu Yi'an ignored his words and automatically imagined Chu Mu balding, with a big belly, wearing a suit and shaking hands with someone. She chuckled foolishly for a while before looking up and asking, "Isn't this all hereditary? What if our baby looks like you in the future..." Before she could finish the last word, Shu Yi'an suddenly stopped, realizing she had said the wrong thing.
The baby... was a topic that both of them avoided discussing in their marriage. Shu Yi'an knew that Chu Mu didn't want children, and it was truly embarrassing that she had so carelessly brought it up at this moment. Shu Yi'an lowered her head, biting her tongue in annoyance, not daring to look at him.
When Chu Mu heard those two words, he paused subconsciously, but immediately noticed Shu Yi'an's darkening face. He glanced at the sofa where the two of them were sitting, which was still big enough.
Without any hesitation, Chu Mu grabbed her slowly lowering hand and, taking advantage of Shu Yi'an's lack of vigilance, decisively lowered his head and bit her lips. Shu Yi'an's eyes widened as she stared at the magnified handsome face, somewhat bewildered by the sudden kiss. At the same time, a sharp, subtle pain quickly spread through her heart.
Still can't let go...? Shu Yi'an closed her eyes in despair, silently enduring his biting and ravaging. The sorrow and loss just wouldn't go away. But she didn't know that Chu Mu was thinking about the child at this moment. He planned to show her his wishes through his actions.
On the night after their wedding, looking out at the dark scenery, Chu Mu felt that for Yu Shuyi, any action that could bind her would be a burden. She was only 22 years old, so young, while he would be returning to Germany in a few days, and the two of them would suddenly face separation. To have a child with her when neither of them was deeply in love would be truly irresponsible.
So that night, Chu Mu looked at her pained face buried in the pillow, at her weak forehead soaked with sweat, at her helplessness as she reached out to hug him even in pain, and Chu Mu lost control like never before. At the last moment, although the sensation almost drove Chu Mu to madness, he forced himself to grit his teeth and pull away, gently carrying her to the bathroom to clean her up. Shu Yi'an, exhausted, curled up in the bathtub, her body covered in bruises, fast asleep.
That was the first time the two had been so intimate, and the first time Shu Yi'an had completely given herself to him. From then on, the two were almost always in perfect agreement on this matter, never mentioning the topic of children.
It wasn't until this time, seeing the disappointment in Shu Yi'an's eyes and her cautious timidity, that he truly understood the immense destruction and impact he had had on her otherwise ordinary life. But he didn't want Shu Yi'an to return to her old life; or rather, he couldn't bear to.
The initial kiss grew hot, and rough hands slipped under Shu Yi'an's loose clothes, pinching her slender, supple waist, forcing her to respond. Shu Yi'an slumped dizzily onto the large sofa, the medicine on her knees long since gone, leaving her completely at Chu Mu's mercy.
Chu Mu seemed to have a particular fondness for the skin on Shu Yi'an's neck and chest. Every time, he would make Shu Yi'an wince in pain and push his shoulder before he would stop. Even when she was lying on his lap, Chu Mu absentmindedly swept his hand along her collar and felt a little hot, but considering the injury on her knee and not wanting her to think that he was taking advantage of her and was a womanizer, he kept refraining from doing so.
Now he finally let out all the anger he had been holding back. He held Shu Yi'an's two slender white arms tightly in his hands, making them sink into the sofa. Shu Yi'an was exhausted from his torment and cried softly against his neck. A thin layer of sweat appeared on Chu Mu's forehead.
As the night grew darker, Shu Yi'an realized that Chu Mu had finally reached out and pulled her slender, soft body close, making her open her mouth and bite him hard.
Author's Note: I'm posting three hours earlier today. My little beauties, I've been missing you terribly for the past two days! Come here, give me a kiss!
Now you know why this couple always has disagreements... because they're never on the same wavelength! A little bit of everyday life, hope you like it.
Also, some fairies crave angst, and the universe wants to say, you'll regret not having enough angst when you need it!!! Although I'm not very well-read, I'll have some~
Finally, this is the last chapter, so hurry up and read it! Although I wrote it in a very shy and coy way and tried my best to avoid censorship, I really can't guarantee it won't be locked!!!
Lastly, I will still update tomorrow night at 8 PM! Don't worry!!!
Chapter 30 What to Eat Tonight
Shu Yi'an, curled up lazily in her blanket, looked at Chu Mu, who was buttoning his suit jacket, and asked sleepily, "When are you coming back? Tonight?"
"Around four or five o'clock, I guess." Chu Mu, looking refreshed, patted the still dazed person. "Where are you going today?"
"Hmm..." Shu Yi'an rubbed her head against his warm, dry palm and stretched comfortably. "Go find a job."
Even before writing her resignation letter, Shu Yi'an had already submitted her resume to several other companies. These were all companies engaged in export trade with France, and they had a certain need for someone like Shu Yi'an, a graduate of a prestigious university with a major in languages. So, a few days ago, several companies had already emailed her inviting her for interviews.
Chu Mu was momentarily annoyed upon hearing Shu Yi'an's answer. He had thought she would have some peace and quiet at home after resigning, but he hadn't expected her to go out and look for work again so soon. Although he was unwilling, he couldn't stop her.
"Then remember to eat when you get up. I'm leaving now."
Shu Yi'an rolled around in the blanket for a while, then waved to Chu Mu, "Bye-bye."
The interview was scheduled for 9 a.m., and Chu Mu had left her his family's SUV before leaving, so she had plenty of time. After getting ready, Miss Shu looked at herself in the mirror before leaving, and her mood brightened considerably. She wore a well-tailored yet simple black dress, and to show respect, she had applied light makeup, making her look very professional.
When I arrived at the company for the interview, there was already a long line outside the entrance. The receptionist pointed to the queue and said, "Are you here for an interview? Stand at the other end and wait."
The group included many recent college graduates, their faces young and vibrant, brimming with the anticipation and hope of those just stepping out of school. Looking at their bewildered and expectant expressions, Shu Yi'an suddenly felt old. She too had once stood outside the office with that same expectation, but times had changed, and now she found herself in the same situation.
After waiting for about an hour, someone finally came out with a stack of files and called out, "Shu Yi'an, next!"