Mencius' mother teased, "Look, this scene looks quite harmonious."
“Your daughter is too short,” Mr. Meng sighed. “Too short.”
"Isn't this all thanks to you?" Meng's mother stuffed a dry rag into Meng's father's hands. "Now you're trying to blame me?"
"I didn't!" Meng's father had a strong will to survive.
The kitchen and dining room were not far apart, and Meng Yang and Liu Zhi could hear their parents talking.
“Your parents have a really good relationship,” Liu Zhi said.
"Henpecked." Meng Yang wiped the rim of the bowl. "He's as cowardly as can be."
“You have a very good relationship with your parents,” Liu Zhi sighed.
“We just have different ways of getting along.” Meng Yang placed the bowl in the sink. “In my family…”
Meng Yang paused for a moment, searching his mind for keywords.
"Our family's way of getting along is rather carefree and childish."
"This is fine." Liu Zhi lowered her eyes and turned the water flow down a little.
In Liu Zhi's memory, her parents' relationship was dull, and her mother's complaints about her father were constant. They never experienced the romance and warmth that other parents had.
They didn't seem like a married couple; they seemed more like they were just living together as a couple.
Liu Zhi deeply envied Meng Yang's family.
"It's all settled, let's go back." Meng Yang put his arm around Liu Zhi's waist.
Mencius' parents stood at the door and watched their backs recede into the distance.
On the way back, Meng Yang held Liu Zhi's arm the whole time, reluctant to let go.
"Will resting your shoulder on your pillow aggravate the wound?" Meng Yang asked.
"It's all better now," Liu Zhi replied.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Meng Yang rested his head on Liu Zhi's shoulder.
"Too thin. I've been feeding him for so long, why are his shoulders still so painful to look at?"
"Really?" Liu Zhi tilted her head. "I've gained five pounds."
"Still too thin." Meng Yang moved to a more comfortable position on his pillow. "I really want to share five pounds of fat with you."
"Where did you get this fat?" Liu Zhi whispered.
"My stomach and thighs." Meng Yang grabbed Liu Zhi's hand and rubbed his own stomach.
Liu Zhi couldn't figure it out.
The driver couldn't help but glance at them twice in the rearview mirror.
Meng Yang turned her face away and hid behind Liu Zhi's shoulder. If there weren't people in front of her, she really wanted to bury her head in Liu Zhi's arms.
She didn't know what was wrong with her; she was incredibly clingy to Liu Zhi. She liked the smell of her clothes and the soft, guttural sound when she spoke.
"How are you planning to get back?" Meng Yang finally asked after hiding for a while.
"High-speed rail, I guess," Liu Zhi said.
“No, your back can’t take it,” Meng Yang said seriously. “Take an airplane.”
Liu Zhi held her hand and patted his own leg.
"I didn't..."
Meng Yang stared at Liu Zhi.
Liu Zhi silently swallowed the rest of her sentence.
"Remember to bring back some local specialties too," Meng Yang said. "Yancheng should be hotter than the capital, so remember to check the temperature and choose your clothes accordingly."
"I understand." Liu Zhi subconsciously pinched Meng Yang's nose.
This gesture was so affectionate that Meng Yang really wanted to roll around in Liu Zhi's arms.
Once home, after checking on the three furry friends, Meng Yang and Liu Zhi snuggled into bed and started looking for a time to buy plane tickets.
After much deliberation, a time was finally set.
Meng Yang did what he had wanted to do in the car—he rolled into Liu Zhi's arms and buried his head in her bosom.
"I'll go shopping with you tonight," Meng Yang said.
"Okay." Liu Zhi nuzzled against Meng Yang, so close it was as if she were kissing Meng Yang's hair.
"Liu Zhi," Meng Yang looked up, "may I speak my mind?"
"Speak."
"I'm so selfish, I don't want you to leave at all." After a pause, Meng Yang said, "It would be great if we could go together."
Liu Zhi gently stroked her hair, "I'll definitely go back with you when I have the chance."
"We've agreed, no backing out."
"It's settled." Liu Zhi and Meng Yang stood a little distance apart, and Liu Zhi cupped her cheek.
Even the most reserved person will eventually receive a response when they express their emotions.
Liu Zhi clearly noticed that she was increasingly enjoying her interactions with Meng Yang.
Meng Yang moved up a bit, propping himself up on his arms, and got closer to Liu Zhi.
"Dr. Liu, I want to kiss you."
Liu Zhi's eyelashes trembled, she lowered her head slightly, and placed a kiss on her eyelashes.
Liu Zhi rarely takes the initiative, and a brief kiss is clearly not enough to satisfy Meng Yang.
She held Liu Zhi's hand and deepened the kiss.
Liu Zhi was breathless from her kiss.
The cool beauty's cheeks were tinged with a restrained blush, a sight that stirred Meng Yang's wicked heart.
Meng Yang stroked Liu Zhi's shoulders and neck, then gradually straightened up.
The area touched by her fingertips tingled with a tingling sensation, and Liu Zhi's heart trembled.
Chapter 37 Indulgence
Subconsciously, Liu Zhi knew she couldn't tolerate Meng Yang's audacity.
She released Meng Yang's fingers, put her arm around her waist, leaned forward, and switched from defense to offense.
When feelings run deep, things will fall into place naturally.
When Meng Yang was embraced by Liu Zhi, his mind was a complete mess.
She thought she was about to accomplish a great feat, but unexpectedly, Liu Zhi gave her a final blow.
She wrapped her arms around Liu Zhi's neck, feeling increasingly aggrieved, and finally bit Liu Zhi's shoulder.
Liu Zhi gently kissed her neck to comfort her.
When I woke up, it was already dark.
Meng Yang woke up earlier than Liu Zhi. She blinked and stared at Liu Zhi's sleeping face, feeling an indescribable excitement in her heart.
Liu Zhi woke up under Meng Yang's gaze, met her eyes for a moment, and finally couldn't help but turn her face away.
"Weren't you very passionate before?" Meng Yang circled her, "Why are you shy now?"
These words made Liu Zhi's ears turn red. The warm touch and the intertwined breaths from a few hours ago kept replaying in her mind and ears.
"You've kept it well hidden," Meng Yang said hoarsely. "I thought I was going to teach you step by step."
Liu Zhi's chin rested against Meng Yang's hair. "It's restraint, not ignorance."
Meng Yang fell silent.
Liu Zhi moved his chin and pressed it against Meng Yang's forehead.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Meng Yangpo said meaningfully, "How come you get all the benefits?"
"Hmm?" Liu Zhi met Meng Yang's eyes.
"I was the one who pursued her, and I was the one who confessed my feelings to her," Meng Yang said. "How come you ended up with zero points?"
Meng Yang's words were reasonable and well-founded, leaving Liu Zhi speechless.
"How come the Silent One always gets all the benefits, Liu Zhi?" Meng Yang buried himself in Liu Zhi's arms. "Look, you've only asked a couple of questions, and you're already acting like the Silent One again."
Liu Zhi pondered for a moment and said, "How can I make amends?"
"You actually expect me to think about this?" Meng Yang stared at Liu Zhi. "That's so insincere."
"Hmm..." Liu Zhi whispered, "You want me to pursue you?"
Meng Yang was just as happy as the child who received the reward.
"Finally, I'm smart for once."
Liu Zhi's voice became even softer, "How do I pursue her?"
Meng Yang: "..."
This question does indeed touch upon Liu Zhi's area of knowledge, which Meng Yang can understand.
Do you know how to say sweet words?
Liu Zhi shook her head.
Can you write love letters?
Liu Zhi shook his head again.
Do you know how to use Baidu?