Traveling through time with spatial abilities, the scientific research genius is a little sweet.

Chapter 369 Straightforward Confession
Duan Zhao quickly realized that the Chu family was worried about him and had come specifically to check on Zhao Yalan and her son.

Duan Zhao didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

On the contrary, he felt that this kind of person was worth befriending.

Just then, Zhou Weidang returned.

He carried two large sacks into the house and said to Duan Zhao and Zhao Yalan.

"Brother Duan, sister-in-law, this is what Sister Su asked me to bring back. She said it's for you."

After saying that, Zhou Weidang put down the sack and ran away in a flash.

He had taken the items, but he really didn't know what to say. So, Zhou Weidang chose to slip away.

Zhao Yalan watched the other person's retreating figure and found it somewhat amusing, saying...

“This child is probably just embarrassed. In a little while, take some food to Weidang.”

Although Zhou Weidang was staying at Duan Zhao's house, he did not eat there.

However, Duan Zhao did not ignore this unfortunate young boy. Whenever there was something good at home, he would call Zhou Weidang back to eat together.

After several years of getting along, Duan Zhao had long regarded Zhou Weidang as one of his own.

Duan Zhao was pleased that Zhao Yalan didn't treat Zhou Weidang as an outsider. Looking at Zhao Yalan's beautiful profile, Duan Zhao's heart skipped a beat.

At this moment, Zhao Yalan's entire attention was focused on the two sacks on the ground, and she did not notice the strange expression on Duan Zhao's face.

Duan Zhao's thoughts drifted for only a few seconds before being interrupted by Zhao Yalan's exclamation.

Wow! Such fresh oranges and bananas, and beef too!

Although there are only three kinds of items, the quantity is more than enough.

In no time, the ground was covered with oranges and bananas. Oranges keep well, so Su Nuannuan took only the ripe ones.

Bananas don't keep well, so Su Nuannuan only took five pounds of ripe yellow bananas. The other half were yellowish-green and would need to be left for a few more days before they could be eaten.

There was a small note in the bag that read:

'Give some to Xiaowei Party members.'

Following this sentence, there was a drawing of a heart holding a small figure.

Zhao Yalan was immediately amused. She showed the note to Duan Zhao.

Duan Zhao then saw the contents of the note and was amused.

At the same time, he was pleased with Su Nuannuan's attitude towards Zhou Weidang.

Zhao Yalan picked up the fruit from the ground, and a thought struck her as she recalled what Su Nuannuan had said to her earlier that day.

Now, only she and Duan Zhao are left at home. Zhao's parents are out playing with Hua Ying and Zhan Ji.

Seeing how much Su Nuannuan cared for her, Zhao Yalan felt an overwhelming urge. She wanted to have a serious talk with Duan Zhao.

Love and care make people brave.

Before Su Nuannuan arrived, Zhao Yalan would never have had such thoughts. But now it's different. With Su Nuannuan's support, Zhao Yalan felt that nothing, however frightening, was truly frightening anymore.

Feeling uncomfortable under Zhao Yalan's gaze, Duan Zhao's ears turned red.

Even so, Duan Zhao remained calm. Therefore, Zhao Yalan did not notice any nervousness in him.

Do it all at once, second time tired, third time exhausted.

Zhao Yalan understood this principle. She wanted to take this opportunity to clarify things with Duan Zhao.

She looked at Duan Zhao seriously for the first time and said.

"Duan Zhao, I want to have a good talk with you today."

Zhao Yalan's serious expression calmed Duan Zhao's somewhat agitated heart for a moment.

He nodded and said.

"Hmm. So, what is it?"

Zhao Yalan took a deep breath and spoke her mind.

"Duan Zhao, although I married you for Hua Ying and my parents' sake, after spending time together, I think you're a very good person. You should be able to see that I'm not bad either. So, what do you think... what do you think about us getting along well in the future?"

Zhao Yalan put it very bluntly, and the gist of it was: Let's live well together from now on.

Duan Zhao never expected Zhao Yalan to confess her feelings to him so directly!
Yes, in Duan Zhao's view, Zhao Yalan's words, in short, were simply "I like you." Hearing the beginning, Duan Zhao thought Zhao Yalan was ending things with him. He never expected her to be so direct later on.

Duan Zhao was stunned for a moment, then his face turned bright red.

Zhao Yalan's words had a huge impact on him.

Does he like Zhao Yalan?
like.

He felt an instant spark from the first moment they met. Otherwise, he wouldn't have married Zhao Yalan so quickly.

After they got married, Zhao Yalan insisted that they sleep in separate rooms. Duan Zhao's claim that he wasn't upset was a lie.

However, he also felt that this was the normal way for the two of them to be.

The first marriage is about responsibility and gratitude; the second marriage involves both reflection and excitement.

Moreover, the more time he spent with Zhao Yalan, the more he was attracted to this woman.

However, he could sense that Zhao Yalan didn't feel the same way about him. When she came to his home, she was like a flower that had lost its water, gradually withering away.

Duan Zhao didn't know what he had done wrong; he only thought that Zhao Yalan couldn't bear to part with her ex-husband.

Just as Duan Zhao was struggling with his feelings for Zhao Yalan, she delivered a direct blow to him.

Seeing Duan Zhao standing there in a daze, Zhao Yalan's originally blushing cheeks turned red with anger.

What's wrong with this man?
She's already like this!
Zhao Yalan was speechless and a little angry.

She didn't realize at all that the other person was shy; she just assumed that Duan Zhao was avoiding her.

This is not possible!

Zhao Yalan had already convinced herself to accept Duan Zhao; Duan Zhao couldn't be allowed to slip up.

Not knowing where the courage came from, Zhao Yalan gritted her teeth and went straight up to hug Duan Zhao.

A soft body nestled into his arms, and the first thing Duan Zhao smelled was a delicate fragrance. Then he felt the soft touch beneath his hands.

Instantly, Duan Zhao felt a tingling sensation in his fingers, and his body stiffened as if electrified.

Zhao Yalan has not been intimate with a man for almost ten years.

This time, Zhao Yalan's heart pounded wildly as she took the initiative to hug Duan Zhao.

Zhao Yalan felt the vibration in her chest and knew that things couldn't continue like this.

She put her arms around Duan Zhao's shoulders and leaned her whole body against him.

Duan Zhao's expression froze, only his pupils suddenly dilated. Without any resistance, he caught Zhao Yalan's waist as she slid down.

Feeling the touch on her waist, Zhao Yalan was overjoyed.

She pressed her advantage and said...

"Duan Zhao, don't sleep in the cubicle tonight."

Upon hearing Zhao Yalan's gentle words, Duan Zhao's throat bobbed involuntarily, his voice becoming somewhat hoarse, and he asked the question knowing the answer already.

"Then where will I sleep?"

Zhao Yalan blushed even more. She buried her face in Duan Zhao's chest, her voice muffled, but still clearly reaching Duan Zhao's ears.

"Together we will."

Those four short words seemed to strike a chord deep within Duan Zhao's heart.

He held Zhao Yalan's hand even tighter, his heart pounding wildly.

However, Zhao Yalan's story is not over yet.

"I want to live a good life with you."

puff.

Duan Zhao felt as if fireworks were exploding in his mind, and his heart was no longer under his control.

An ambiguous feeling spread in the silence, and neither of them let go of the other.

After a long while, Zhao Yalan finally heard Duan Zhao softly utter a "hmm".

(End of this chapter)