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The Siheyuan is the traditional courtyard residence of our people in the capital, with four houses forming a square, a drainage ditch dug along the eaves, and the toilets built inside the houses.
Having just bathed, the warmth still clung to my body, releasing a unique scent that left the man with no thoughts of anything else. As his hand rested on the ties of my inner garment, I slipped away from his embrace. I’ll draw it for you instead.
I had left, but my clothes remained in his hands.
Yu Chunmiao stood close to the wall, a chill creeping over her that made her shiver. Just two seconds later, she was enveloped by a wave of heat from behind, and she no longer felt cold.
Protecting her chest, she playfully scolded him, “What are you doing while talking about the house?”
He seized the opportunity. The man transformed into a ravenous wolf, devouring her tender flesh piece by piece, not even leaving behind the marrow. The sweet scent filled his nostrils, and his mind went blank.
Her delicate ankles were straightened as she pressed her hand against her mouth and nose, using it to brace herself against the wall. His rough hands roamed restlessly over her body until they finally settled on her soft curves.
Yu Chunmiao felt as if she had been tossed into a pot like a red fish, with the fire crackling beneath her. She was slowly being cooked but could not escape, only writhing in place.
As warmth surged from behind her waist, the fire in the stove finally began to die down. After some tumultuous moments, Qi Chong finally had time to listen to her ideas about building the house while holding her comfortably in bed.
What was that wall called when you entered? It was meant to prevent people from casually peeking inside. Yu Chunmiao’s voice was filled with satisfaction and laziness.
Ying Bi. Qi Chong didn’t quite understand but had just read about it in a book.
Yu Chunmiao traced patterns on his chest with her fingers as she spoke animatedly. The courtyard wall would only have a door on one side; the other three sides would connect to the houses. Ying Bi would have two rooms on either side—one for storage and one for the kitchen. Each side of the house would have three rooms, with a bathhouse in the center. Our bathhouse needs to have a stove built specifically for boiling water.
Qi Chong tightened his grip on her shoulder suddenly: “Yu Chunmiao, is this for convenience?”
Yu Chunmiao replied matter-of-factly, “Of course! It’s so inconvenient for you to go out every time to fetch water. We can connect our bedroom with the bathhouse; since there’s another room in between, it won’t disturb anyone next door, right? It’s killing two birds with one stone.”
Qi Chong imagined her description of the house layout and thought that indeed, people from the capital knew how to enjoy life.
“That’s not it!” Yu Chunmiao said proudly. “This is what I want to enjoy; how people in the capital enjoy life is beyond me.”
Qi Chong looked at her meaningfully, playfully pinching her little upturned nose and said, "Little rascal."
Yu Chunmiao replied earnestly, "Life is short; we must enjoy it while we can. I've already faced death once, and now I'm dealing with this soul-crossing nonsense. I don't want to make things harder for myself. I carry the weight of two lives, and I need to earn for both of us."
Just as she finished speaking, a wave of heat pressed down on her. With such a heavy responsibility, she had to put in double the effort.
He chuckled, clearly enjoying the situation.
The next day, Shi Song came early to borrow the Donkey Cart. She wanted to take Zhang Guiying to the Yamen to handle some paperwork and buy building materials.
Qi Chong helped her harness the cart, and Yu Chunmiao transformed into Lin Qiujiu, quietly asking him, "Did Zhang Guiying really agree so easily?"
Shi Song shook her head helplessly. "I had to use quite a bit of persuasion. She wasn't keen on the idea at all—complaining about the cold and how the children would suffer. In the end, I told her I needed her help as if we were a couple just trying to set up a home together. Once we have another homestead in the future, we can part ways."
"Ah! So it's love after marriage!" Yu Chunmiao thought to herself, wishing she had some sunflower seeds to munch on. "You better be careful; what if she doesn't like you yet? If a homestead appears in the village before that happens, things could get complicated."
Upon hearing this, Shi Song looked troubled and glanced at Qi Chong. "Isn't your man the village chief? Whether or not there’s a homestead is really up to him."
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