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Yan Zhouwan finally managed to pull her lips away from his, and immediately, her stuttering tongue and voice felt foreign to her.
"Can you... get up first before talking?"
Shen Muqing looked at Yan Zhouwan, who seemed as lost as a child caught in wrongdoing. His brows furrowed, and after a moment of enduring the pain pressing against his chest and a certain heat surging from within, he spoke in a hoarse voice.
Yan Zhouwan felt like she could sink into the ground. Her hands were resting on his chest, and with the hot weather, they were both dressed lightly. Through the thin fabric, she could feel two hard points beneath her palm, and his body was alarmingly hot, like sitting next to a heater on a scorching day. In no time, Yan Zhouwan was drenched in sweat, unable to sit still. A few beads of sweat dripped down her slender chin, soaking his thin shirt and intensifying the heat in his deep-set eyes, further igniting the already restless heart within him.
"I-I'll get down now, I'll get down now."
Realizing what she had done made Yan Zhouwan even more anxious. Her uninjured foot kept pushing against the chair leg as she tried to slide off from one side. However, the more anxious she became, the more chaotic it got. The chair clattered noisily under her movements while her injured foot swung along with her actions. From different angles, it looked like a piston motion of a woman on top of a man.
Her delicate white foot swayed in front of Shen Muqing, making him dizzy. His throat tightened as beads of sweat began to form on his sun-kissed skin.
Suddenly, Yan Zhouwan froze, her eyes widening as she looked down at what was beneath her. He... he... was reacting...
Having experienced that night before, Yan Zhouwan realized that maintaining her innocence was impossible. Moreover, given his significant reaction, if she hadn’t been sitting on him, it would have likely been visible.
Just then, she pushed off with her back foot and sent the chair flying far away. Feeling free again, she flipped over and rolled off Shen Muqing, who hadn’t expected such a sudden movement from her. He didn’t have time to retract himself before Yan Zhouwan’s gaze fell upon him, and he inadvertently pitched a small tent...
Yan Zhouwan panicked and froze completely. She quickly scrambled to her feet, covering her eyes with both hands while muttering that she saw nothing at all. Ignoring the pain in her ankle, she dashed toward the door, creating a series of clattering noises along the way until she finally crashed into the door with an "ouch."
Shen Muqing let out a deep breath, his cold eyes almost murderous. Before he could rise to reprimand anyone, Yan Zhouwan had already stumbled away.
The door shook a few times like a fan before finally coming to a stop.
Shen Muqing slowly got up, casting a dark glare at his still unyielding second brother, filled with melancholy and confusion. Was he really that terrifying?
Just a few days ago, hadn’t he been scolding him joyfully?
Sigh...
At the same time, he caught sight of the medicine bottle on the table. Shaking his head, he picked it up along with the basin and walked straight out of the kitchen.
“Ah... Hahahahaha... I’m going to die laughing; those two are too cute... Ah... Hahahahaha...”
As Shen Muqing stepped out of the kitchen, bursts of thunderous laughter echoed from outside the kitchen window. Shen Muhan's brow twitched; saying it was thunderous was no exaggeration.
Fortunately, he had good self-control and quickly covered Xia Muxin's mouth. Otherwise, how could she have held it in until now? Seeing his little wife doubled over with laughter, tears streaming down her face, he could only shake his head without making any other move.
“Haha... Husband, why don’t you go take a look? Otherwise... you won’t be able to hold back your laughter either... Hahaha...”
In fact, it was Xia Muxin’s idea to sneak over because it was late at night and the place was dimly lit. He didn’t feel at ease and followed her. On the way, they encountered a small snake, which he discreetly dealt with. However, when he saw her poking through the window paper with her finger to peek inside, he rushed over to cover her mouth and carried her away after she repeatedly promised not to pull such tricks again.
Of course, although he hadn’t seen what was happening inside, just listening to the various sounds gave him a rough idea. However, he did catch the last scene: Yan Zhouwan tumbling off Shen Muqing, which was certainly embarrassing. He immediately covered Xia Muxin's eyes.
“Shen Muqing knows that I will definitely peel off a layer of your skin.”
Seeing Xia Muxin's shoulders still trembling, tears streaming down her face, he helplessly said.
“It’s fine, with Yan Zhouwan here, your Shen Erlengzi has already been captured by Yan Zhouwan and can’t bounce back.”
Hearing her words, Shen Muhan furrowed his brows and moved closer to Xia Muxin, speaking in a tone that was both aggrieved and cunning.
“Just like how you have me firmly in your grasp.”
Um...
He could talk all he wanted, but did he really have to get so close?
As Shen Muhan continued to wear a smile that was not entirely well-intentioned, Xia Muxin couldn’t help but shrink her neck, silently cursing him.
“Muxin, let’s have a child.”
However, while Xia Muxin was still spiraling in her own emotions, Shen Muhan had already leaned in close to her ear and whispered enticingly.
Xia Muxin jolted at the thought of being only thirteen years old. Having another child on top of the first would surely create chaos every day. No way, she absolutely could not have a baby right now. So, with a firm tone and without any hesitation, she replied to Shen Muhan:
"No, not for another two years."
In two years, she would be fifteen. Getting pregnant at fifteen and giving birth at sixteen was already considered late in this era; that way, she wouldn't waste her beautiful youth.
Shen Muhan's eyes showed a hint of hurt. He folded his hand like a child, the corners of his mouth curving downwards. After a long moment, he sighed, "By then, I will be twenty-four. I'll be an old man."
Xia Muxin's eyes twitched slightly. Suddenly, she linked her arm with Shen Muhan's and said sweetly, "An old man is still the only man in my life."
The phrase "the only man" echoed in Shen Muhan's mind. Finally, a satisfied smile broke across his face as he picked Xia Muxin up in his arms and said in a soft, teasing tone, "Then... you have to satisfy me now."
Xia Muxin was taken aback. Looking into the wolfish glint in his eyes, it took her a while to realize what he meant by "satisfy." She could only nod, feeling a wave of despair wash over her.
At this moment, she truly understood why men in ancient times had multiple wives and concubines...
"Use the same position they just had."
"......"
Xia Muxin thought about finding a crooked tree to hang herself from at that moment.
"Shen Muhan, Uncle Shen, can you be any more shameless?"
She felt both wronged and exasperated, and it was all just to gain her sympathy.
However, the remaining retorts were swallowed down as he held her tightly. Shen Muhan pressed his lips against hers, leaving Xia Muxin startled. She instinctively reached back, grabbing onto a part of the window, mumbling incoherently, "Don't... don't... do this here..."
Shen Muhan prolonged the kiss for quite some time until Xia Muxin's hands fell limp, her eyes dazed. Only then did he pull away from her flushed lips and leaned in close to her ear, speaking seductively, "Just reclaiming a little benefit."
"......"
Xia Muxin shut her eyes and pretended to be dead, but Shen Muhan had already picked her up and was striding away.
Meanwhile, Shen Muqing approached Yan Zhouwan's door with a basin and medicine in hand. He found the door tightly shut. Trying to nudge it with his foot revealed it was bolted. So he called out directly, "Come out! The medicine is still here, and we can't waste the watermelon."
At that moment, Yan Zhouwan felt a burning embarrassment on her face; her heart raced as well. Her injured foot lay flat on the bed while the other leg was bent. She rested her chin on one hand, lost in thought when Shen Muqing's voice suddenly broke through, startling her into a jump. She quickly pulled the blanket over herself tightly. After waiting for a long time with no response, she remembered that she had even bolted the door.
She was still trembling, patting her chest and slowly exhaling.
"Are you deaf? Come out."
It was clear that Shen Er Ye outside the door was growing impatient. He hadn’t even bothered to confront her, so why was she hiding from him? He had his own frustrations to deal with, and after bringing her medicine and fruit, shouldn’t she open the door with a gentle smile and say thank you?
Yan Zhouwan rubbed her ears for a moment before pinching her nose and mumbling in a dazed voice, "I’m already starving, what’s the matter...?"
Hearing her slurred words, which required effort to piece together, Shen Muhan's face darkened. He simply placed the items at the door and said irritably, "The things are at the door. Take them or leave them."
"......"
Yan Zhouwan was stunned. She finally emerged from under the covers and sat up straight, filled with countless questions: should she take them or not?
The medicine could still be picked up tomorrow when she opened the door, but the watermelon... that was a rare treat, specially saved for her by Xia Muxin. Moreover, her heart felt as if it were on fire; eating something would help immensely.
Engaged in an internal struggle, Yan Zhouwan took a long time to decide. The silence at the door persisted, and the night grew deeper. Shen Muqing should have left by now. So, she quietly got out of bed and tiptoed toward the door. With a creak, she opened it.
"You..."
To her surprise, Shen Er Ye was happily munching on a watermelon at one end of the doorway. There were clearly five or six pieces in the bowl, but now, aside from the piece she had bitten into, only one whole piece remained. The ground was slowly covered with watermelon rind, as if it had been chewed by a dog. Seeing this, Yan Zhouwan could no longer afford to feel shy or scared; instead, she looked incredulously at Shen Muqing, who wore a look of enjoyment.
"It's so hot outside; if you don't eat it, it'll go bad. Besides, I did a good deed by not letting it go to waste. What kind of look is that? Since you're awake now, finish the rest and clean up this watermelon rind. I'm tired and going to rest."
Shen Muqing tossed the watermelon rind onto the ground, glanced at the largest piece left in the bowl, smirked slightly, and spoke to the wooden-faced Yan Zhouwan. His tone held no hint of negotiation; it was purely commanding.
Watching him walk away, Yan Zhouwan felt like she was going to explode.
What kind of man is this? Selfish and utterly despicable...
In the end, she could only helplessly finish the watermelon and then bounce over to grab a broom to sweep up the rinds. While sweeping, she cursed Shen Muqing fiercely; was he born under a monkey sign? These few pieces of watermelon could fill an entire room with seeds.
"You're not even married yet; can you do things a bit more delicately? Making such a loud noise is intentional to keep people from sleeping?"
Just as she muttered curses and made loud noises with her tools out of anger, Shen Muqing walked over again, crossing his arms and leaning against the doorframe with a wicked grin. He looked at Yan Zhouwan's furious expression and said coldly.
Yan Zhouwan shot him a fierce glare, too lazy to respond. She simply placed the broom in the corner behind the door and decided to throw it out tomorrow morning. Then she carried the bowl inside and slammed the door shut with a loud bang, blocking Shen Muqing's gaze outside.
Shen Muqing's lips curled into a faint smile; he found it truly amusing to tease someone like this.
When did he start enjoying teasing her and watching her get angry... One day, two days, three days—perhaps it had been a long time ago... he really couldn't remember anymore.
However, the loud sound of the door closing startled both of the lovebirds upstairs, and Xia Muxin jumped at the noise. The sudden force made Shen Muhan lose his balance and fall flat.
"Mm-hmm, not bad, you've made great progress."
Once they calmed down, Shen Muhan wrapped his arms around her as they lay down, praising her skills with genuine approval.
Xia Muxin pinched him hard; she wished she could just crawl under the bed. He still had the nerve to comment on her technique. If it weren't for his relentless teasing and threats, would she have acted so provocatively?
Provocative...
Uh, that word seemed a bit too strong.
After all, she was a youthful beauty.
She knew Shen Muhan was serious about having children. During this time, she could only work hard to satisfy him; otherwise, if he really did manage to put a baby in her belly that day, she'd have nowhere to cry.
However, she thought that since Shen Muhan was pleased with her obedience and effort, he might let her off tonight. But after a short break, he turned over and pinned her down. Xia Muxin silently wailed; it was going to be another sleepless night...
The next morning, Xia Muxin woke up late again. As usual, Shen Muhan was already up and gone. The innkeeper was waiting at the door. After finishing breakfast, Ming Qi was outside waiting for them, and then they boarded the carriage to the supermarket.
The supermarket was still bustling with people, but it was slightly better than yesterday. As soon as she arrived, Shen Muhan was already outside to greet her.
"I ordered lunch next door. They take turns eating; we should go first."
Shen Muhan said as he pulled Xia Muxin towards the restaurant they visited yesterday.
Xia Muxin was exasperated. "Again? I just finished eating!"
She had only just come from a meal.
"I can't eat right now," she insisted, stopping in her tracks.
"Just keep me company while I eat," he replied, or perhaps it was more about watching him eat.
However, Shen Muhan would not allow her any resistance and dragged her into the restaurant.
At that moment, Xia Muxin finally sensed something was off. She leaned closer to him, scrutinizing his expression for a while before asking, "Did someone upset you?"
"No," he replied curtly, turning his face away. He poured two cups of tea, placing one in front of Xia Muxin and keeping one for himself.
Well, our Uncle Shen had only a few days in a month when he was moody. Surely there had to be a few days in six months or a year; otherwise, Xia Muxin would really start to think he wasn't an ordinary person.
He picked up the teacup and began to sip his tea, fully aware of his actions.
Seeing that Xia Muxin had stopped asking questions, Shen Muhan's face was as dark as ice water.
He snorted through his nose and continued pouring tea for himself.
Xia Muxin chose to ignore him, wondering if he could drown himself with tea.
"You all tell me, what's going on with the Ouyang Family? Not long ago, they cut off all supplies to the business, and now they want to collaborate with our family. It seems like all the good things in this world are meant for them. They even claim to be old acquaintances of our family, saying they know each other well..."
However, perhaps everyone had been busy enough, as the first group of people arrived for dinner. As they left, they started chatting about today's events. Xia Muxin suddenly realized that it was Ouyang Xuan who had come looking for them, which explained why Shen Muhan was so angry.
She wondered what Ouyang Xuan had said to him.
In this world, it seemed only she, Xia Muxin, could make Uncle Shen this furious.
From the looks of it, Ouyang Xuan must still be at the supermarket; otherwise, he wouldn't have brought her here so quickly.
Of course, Shen Muhan did not sit with the others but took Xia Muxin to a small private room. Inside was a table with four chairs, prepared according to the preferences of regular customers here.
"Are you jealous?"
Xia Muxin set down her teacup and leaned closer to Shen Muhan, lowering her head with a mischievous glint in her eyes as she cautiously asked.
She was afraid of stepping on the tail of a tiger, knowing that if she did, she would end up carrying back nothing but scraps. This was something Xia Muxin had come to understand deeply over time.
Moreover, this was also Shen Muhan's best method of punishment for her.
Just thinking about it brought tears to her eyes...
"What do you think?"
Shen Muhan raised an eyebrow, looking down at her with an indifferent expression as he countered her question.
Xia Muxin immediately lost her bravado and replied meekly, "I would say it definitely is."
However, the seriousness in her tone made Shen Muhan frown slightly. He leaned in closer and asked in a teasing voice, "Did I not feed you enough last night?"
Xia Muxin jumped in surprise, nearly knocking over the teacup beside her. With an honest yet pitiful expression, she said:
"I'm full, I'm full." She was so stuffed that she couldn't eat another bite.
Of course, she didn't dare to say the latter part, as Shen Muhan's eyes glimmered with a predatory light. Xia Muxin obediently closed her mouth and sat up straight, avoiding eye contact. Yet her gaze lacked focus, making her look quite comical, which almost made Shen Muhan laugh out loud.
Soon, the dishes were served. It seemed Shen Muhan knew what Xia Muxin could or couldn't eat; besides two main courses, he ordered a steamed egg and several delicious pastries.
Xia Muxin claimed she wouldn't eat, but in the end, she still had a bowl of steamed egg and took a few bites of the pastries. Under Shen Muhan's threat, she even drank a bowl of congee.
After the meal, he took her directly to the supermarket. From a distance, they spotted Ouyang Xuan pacing back and forth at the entrance, appearing somewhat impatient. When he saw Xia Muxin and Shen Muhan approaching, a pale smile appeared on his still youthful face.
Xia Muxin really wanted to tease him—was it that his family hadn't fed him enough? Otherwise, why was his face so pale? He looked thinner too, as if he could be blown over by the wind. However, due to her jealousy towards Shen Muhan, she kept her thoughts to herself and merely nodded politely at him from a distance.
"Miss Muxin, you finally made it."
Seeing Xia Muxin, Ouyang Xuan was momentarily stunned. It hadn't been long since they last met, yet she had grown taller, her skin looked better, her eyes were bigger, and her smile was more captivating. He regretted not cherishing their friendship properly; now they felt more like strangers than anything else.
"What brings you here? Are you here to restock or discuss business?"
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