His shirt was beyond saving, so he changed into a fresh one, gathered the clean clothes and toiletries, and led her out of the room.
The water room in this guesthouse was located at the end of the hallway on each floor, with separate sections for men and women. Perhaps because it was late and there were few guests staying at the guesthouse, they didn’t run into anyone as they walked hand in hand, only parting ways at the entrance.
The water room resembled a public bathroom from later times, with several large pipes forming shower stalls. There were no curtains for privacy, but fortunately, no one else was around. Cheng Fangqiu found a hook to hang her bag of clean clothes and toiletries, then figured out how to use the hot and cold water after a bit of fumbling around.
She began to undress, and as soon as she took off her dress, she felt an indescribable ache and itch between her legs. She couldn’t help but curse Zhou Yinghuai in her heart—this pervert had no idea what the word “gentle” meant!
Just wait until she dealt with him later!
As soon as her mental threat was uttered, the voice of the culprit reached her ears.
“This side has hot water.”
She guiltily glanced around, not seeing anyone, and then realized the walls were thin, and the sound had come from next door.
Sure enough, Zhou Yingchen’s voice followed shortly after.
“Mm, by the way, are we leaving right after breakfast at the state-run restaurant tomorrow morning? Should we buy anything else?”
“If we have time, we’ll buy something. If not, forget it.”
“Can’t we just wake up earlier?”
“Can’t wake up.”
“Bro, are you kidding me?”
Cheng Fangqiu didn’t catch what the two said afterward. Her mind was already in chaos, and she stomped her feet in frustration. That dog, Zhou Yinghuai, what kind of nonsense was he spouting in front of Zhou Yingchen?
Although he hadn’t said anything particularly revealing, she and he had done something “shameful,” so now everything she heard seemed to carry a hidden meaning.
After finishing her shower in a huff, she thought Zhou Yinghuai would have already returned to the room. But as soon as she stepped out of the water room, she saw the man waiting at the door.
He naturally reached out to take the things from her hands and was about to hold her hand when she slapped it away.
Zhou Yinghuai frowned in confusion. What was going on?
“Can you stop talking nonsense outside?” She crossed her arms and kicked him lightly, though the force felt like a feather to him, carrying no threat at all.
Cheng Fangqiu couldn’t bring herself to kick him hard, so she bit her lip and stormed off toward the room.
Zhou Yinghuai followed closely beside her, thinking for a while before finally realizing what had happened. “I didn’t mean to say that on purpose earlier.”
“But you still said it,” Cheng Fangqiu retorted. When she reached the door, she realized the key was with Zhou Yinghuai, so she shot him another glare.
Zhou Yinghuai quickly stepped forward to unlock the door. Once inside, he continued, “Wife, I was wrong.”
He closed the door, placed the items in his hands on a nearby table, and in a few strides, cautiously wrapped his arms around her waist. Both of them had just finished showering, and the moisture on their bodies hadn’t completely dried. The breeze from the fan felt a bit chilly.
“I’ll be more careful with my words from now on.”
“Forgive me, okay?”
“Give me a chance to make it up to you? Didn’t we agree that after the shower…”
Cheng Fangqiu had been pretending to stay cold and distant, but when she heard his last sentence, she couldn’t hold back anymore. She quickly turned around to cover his mouth. “Didn’t you just say you’d be careful with your words? You lied to me!”
“That’s for others. Between us, it’s not necessary.”
The man’s arms, as firm as steel, took the opportunity to firmly encircle her. His warm breath seeped into her palm as he spoke, and soon after, his wet tongue followed.
Her hand trembled violently, wanting to pull back, but he caught it, planting light kisses on her wrist as if holding a rare treasure.
Cheng Fangqiu’s breathing hitched for a moment, feeling that Zhou Yinghuai was becoming more and more unhinged and perverse.
Among the things they had bought was a set of bright red bedsheets and pillowcases, originally intended for the banquet in the village. Unexpectedly, they were being used now.
The vibrant color covered the guesthouse’s original bedsheets, followed by the entwined bodies of the two.
Her slender ankles were grasped, and soon her calves rested on his shoulders and back. What made this experience better than the last was that his short hair had grown out a bit, making it less prickly but still ticklish enough to make her shiver.
Cheng Fangqiu gasped for breath, her fingers clutching the soft sheets. Her long eyelashes fluttered before she finally gathered the courage to look down at Zhou Yinghuai, who was “feasting.” His lips and tongue were scorching, completely unraveling her mind.
Last time, she had been too drunk to think clearly, but this time, even though she hadn’t had a drop of alcohol, she still felt as though she wasn’t in her right mind.
Otherwise, why did she feel so parched, only wanting him to go harder, to go deeper?
Cheng Fangqiu felt as though she was going mad. Her slender, pale legs tightened around his head, and as if receiving her signal, he finally granted her wish.
Fireworks burst in the night sky. Cheng Fangqiu’s body went limp, and just as she thought she could rest, he gave her no such opportunity. He wrapped his arms around her waist and flipped her over.
Her knees sank into the bedsheet as she knelt on the bed.
The stark contrast between snow-white and bright red was extreme.
Cheng Fangqiu turned her head and saw his slender fingers resting on the edge of his black shorts. His firm chest and abdominal muscles rose and fell slightly with his heavy breathing.
The sexy lines of his Adonis belt disappeared into the black fabric, and her gaze followed, unconsciously swallowing. But then she remembered his prowess and shook her head vigorously. “I only agreed to…”
She seemed unable to say it out loud, so she changed her words, “I didn’t say we would…”
Two blushes crept onto Cheng Fangqiu’s cheeks. She wanted to escape forward, but after being thoroughly serviced by him earlier, she had no strength left. Instead, he grabbed her ankle and pulled her back.
Without any warning, he completely took over the wet area.
She wanted to scream, but his fingers were stuffed into her mouth, turning everything into muffled moans. The blush on her face deepened, like a red rose blooming in the night.
“Shh, the walls are thin.”
Zhou Yinghuai leaned down, pressing against her back. His warm lips traced along her beautiful shoulder blades, finally landing on the dimple of her lower back, where his teeth gently nibbled.
She couldn’t help but arch her feet, her dazed eyes now tinged with a seductive allure.
Seeing her quiet down, he finally withdrew his hand.
Cheng Fangqiu, overwhelmed with embarrassment, wanted to bury her face in the bedsheet, but she couldn’t let it go. In the end, she couldn’t resist biting the back of his hand, which hadn’t fully retreated. A neat row of teeth marks appeared, and only then did her anger dissipate slightly.
But instead of crying out in pain or getting angry, he chuckled softly. The magnetic tone of his voice, rising at the end, carried an irresistible masculine allure, not to mention the waves of pleasure that accompanied his words.
As Cheng Fangqiu drifted into unconsciousness, she vaguely heard him ask, “Qiuqiu, teach me, how should I explain this tomorrow?”
“Go away.”
He could explain it however he wanted. Right now, she just wanted to sleep!
Early the next morning, Cheng Fangqiu was woken up. She kicked the person beside her in annoyance and mumbled, “What time is it?”
“Six.”
“Why are we up so early?” She irritably ruffled her hair.
The man paused for a moment before replying, “Didn’t you say to wake you up at six?”
Cheng Fangqiu’s drowsy mind cleared slightly, and she dug through a pile of unspeakable memories to find that conversation.
“You have to wake me up at six.”
“Why?”
“Because of your nonsense outside! We need to get up early to prove ourselves!”
If she could turn back time, she would go back and slap herself… no, slap Zhou Yinghuai twice.
Cheng Fangqiu struggled to sit up. As soon as she did, the person who had caused all the trouble eagerly brought her clothes and helped her get dressed, all while massaging her waist.
Zhou Yinghuai had already gone to wake Zhou Yingchen. When the three of them met in the hallway, they all looked tired.
“Let’s go eat first.”
The state-run restaurant was nearly empty. Cheng Fangqiu had no appetite and only ordered a bowl of millet porridge. As she drank, her head kept drooping toward the bowl. Zhou Yinghuai quickly supported her forehead, and she woke up for a second before starting to nod off again like a chick pecking at rice.
Zhou Yinghuai had no choice but to take the bowl of porridge from in front of her and feed her spoonful by spoonful.
Fortunately, there was no one around except the three of them. Otherwise, such an overly intimate gesture, even between a married couple, would have been inappropriate in public.
“Bro, what’s wrong with sis-in-law…?”
Zhou Yingchen, munching on a meat bun, couldn’t help but ask.
Zhou Yinghuai replied without batting an eye, “She’s not used to the bed. She had trouble sleeping last night.”
“Oh, I see. She can sleep a bit more on the bus later,” Zhou Yingchen said, not doubting his explanation, and dropped his curiosity.
Zhou Yinghuai, worried that Cheng Fangqiu might get hungry on the bus, bought a few portable buns and rice cakes to pack into their bag. Then they went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some common gifts, as well as chicken, duck, and fish, before heading to the bus station.
Cheng Fangqiu didn’t wake up the entire journey, sleeping soundly on his shoulder.
When they arrived at the commune’s bus stop, they ran into a few familiar faces from the village who recognized them and greeted them warmly. However, everyone had their own tasks to attend to, so they didn’t chat for long.
The rural roads were rough, and Cheng Fangqiu’s drowsiness faded as she focused on watching her step.
On either side of the road, tall mountains and lush green trees stretched out, and unidentified birds flapped their wings in the sky before disappearing into the forest.
By the time the three of them reached the village, it was the leisurely time after meals, and since it was a rest day, many people were gathered at the village entrance chatting.
“Is that the Cheng family’s girl?”
“Let me see… Oh, it really is! And isn’t that Technician Zhou next to her?”
“Who else could it be but Comrade Zhou? Quick, go tell the Cheng family—their daughter’s back!”
The village entrance erupted in excitement, and Cheng Fangqiu and the others were quickly surrounded. These enthusiastic villagers had watched Cheng Fangqiu grow up, and seeing her find such a good match, they couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.
After chatting about them, they turned their attention to Zhou Yingchen.
Not married? And a college student at a military academy? What a catch!