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Chapter 21 Wedding Night

It is said that alcohol emboldens the timid, and Liang Yi asked this question while half drunk and half sober.

Anmin blushed and whispered that she wasn't ready yet.

These words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the burning desire in Liang Yi's heart that had been ignited by alcohol.

He was still half-pressed on top of her, and could clearly feel the stiffness in her body, and even the slight trembling.

There was some tension and panic in those bright, watery eyes.

Liang Yi sobered up instantly, and the romantic thoughts in his mind vanished.

He hurriedly propped himself up, rolled to the side, and almost fell off the kang (a heated brick bed) in his haste.

"sorry."

Liang Yi's throat was dry, and his face was flushed with embarrassment, even redder than when his comrades had forced him to drink.

"I'm drunk, I'm just talking nonsense, don't take it seriously."

He wanted to slap himself; what utter nonsense he had just uttered.

Anmin also sat up, with her back to him, and quickly straightened her disheveled clothes.

There were no lights on in the room, only the cool moonlight streaming in through the window, outlining her slender and taut back.

The air was eerily quiet, with only the sound of their rapid breathing remaining.

Liang Yi felt utterly defeated. Would she think he was a scoundrel?

How should we deal with this in the future?
He was so frustrated he wanted to punch the wall, but he didn't dare move and could only stand there frozen.

But Anmin really just wasn't ready yet, especially for something like this. She always felt that things should happen naturally.

Although she got married, she was just living together for the sake of stability.

His kiss, which reeked of alcohol, and his blunt words had left her flustered and confused.

Fortunately, he stopped.

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a strange, indescribable feeling in her heart.

He seemed very domineering when we first met. When she said no, he really didn't do anything.

Such respect made Anmin feel a little happy.

Liang Yi cleared his throat, his voice dry but filled with utmost sincerity.

"Anmin, I keep my word. If you don't want to do that, I will never force you. Let's... take it slow, okay?"

Faced with this situation, even the usually composed Liang Yi was at a loss. He awkwardly tried to express himself, afraid that she wouldn't believe him.

Anmin slowly turned around. In the moonlight, her face was still flushed, but she nodded and said, "Okay, thank you."

"No need to thank me..."

Liang Yi felt even more uncomfortable: "Then... let's go to sleep? You can sleep inside."

He quickly moved to the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), keeping a distance from her, wishing he could shrink himself into a ball.

"Um...aren't you going to wash up?"

Seeing Liang Yi go straight to the kang (heated brick bed), An Min asked him a question. Liang Yi quickly stood up and went to the kitchen to wash his face and brush his teeth.

He did talk about personal hygiene.

An Min didn't say anything more. She had taken a shower in the afternoon and had finished washing up while Liang Yi was talking to the guard.

She silently took off her outer clothes, leaving only her inner cotton shirt and trousers, and carefully lay down on her side against the inside of the kang (a heated brick bed).

She pulled the blanket over herself and wrapped herself up tightly, turning her back to Liang Yi.

When Liang Yi returned after washing up, he saw this scene.

Liang Yi quickly took off his coat, leaving him in a vest and shorts, and lay stiffly on the outside.

The two were separated by the Chu River and the Han border, clearly distinct.

The new cotton quilt is soft and warm, with the scent of sunshine, and it feels wonderful to cover myself with.

But Liang Yi felt uneasy all over and dared not move, for fear of touching that soft, fragrant forbidden area next to him.

Liang Yi stared at the dark roof, hesitated for a long time, and finally found the safest topic.

"Is your friend bringing you something tomorrow? Should I pick you up from the train station?"

"I'm free tomorrow, I can give you a ride."

"Need not."

Anmin's muffled voice came from under the covers: "There's not much stuff, I can manage by myself."

Fearing Liang Yi might misunderstand, An Min added another sentence.

"We haven't seen each other in a long time, I'd like to talk a bit more." "Oh."

Liang Yi responded, then fell silent.

My mind was a mess, and I didn't know what I was thinking. As I was thinking, I started singing the Party anthem in my head.

Calm down, or you'll keep overthinking.

"Liang Yi".

Anmin suddenly called his name softly.

"here I am!"

Liang Yi immediately responded, his voice so loud it startled even himself.

"Why don't you lie down inside..."

There was enough space between them for almost two more people to lie down.

This kang (heated brick bed) is only so big, and he's already right next to the edge. If he falls off at night, it'll be terrible.

Only after hearing An Min's words did Liang Yi dare to cautiously move a little further inside.

I don't know what kind of perfume Anmin used, but as soon as you get close, her whole body smells wonderful.

Liang Yi couldn't describe the feeling, nor did he know how to describe it.

It smells really good, but it's so easy for it to make you have all sorts of wild thoughts!!!

The two lay side by side, covered by the same blanket, yet it felt as if they were separated by thousands of miles.

Listening to each other's soft breathing, I felt inexplicably at ease and fell asleep without realizing it.

Liang Yi woke up just as dawn was breaking.

I wasn't woken up by the cold, nor by the sound of bugles.

The kang (heated brick bed) is so well heated; the whole bed is warm and cozy, so comfortable that I don't want to move.

He instinctively tried to sit up, but suddenly froze.

Anmin is still asleep.

She had turned over at some point and was now facing him.

The moonlight had long since faded, and in the dim morning light, he could clearly see her peaceful sleeping face.

Long eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes, her nose was straight and delicate, and her lips were slightly pursed.

Shedding the aloofness and detachment of her sober state, she appears exceptionally soft and harmless.

A strand of her hair lay on the pillow, just inches away from his arm.

Liang Yi even held his breath, afraid of disturbing her.

He just watched quietly, never getting tired of it, no matter how long he watched.

It's so good to have a wife.

His lips couldn't help but curl upwards, like a child who had secretly eaten honey.

He didn't dare move, just lay there, enjoying this unprecedented morning.

Only when he heard the faint shouts of the early-rising soldiers outside did he lift a corner of the quilt and tiptoe off the kang (a heated brick bed).

After putting on his clothes, he stood by the kang (a heated brick bed) and looked back one last time.

Anmin seemed to be fast asleep, completely undisturbed.

Oh well, looks like I can't wake him up for lunch. I'll just wait until he finishes his morning exercises and bring her some food from the cafeteria.

He tiptoed out of the house and closed the door.

The cool morning air rushed towards him, but he felt full of energy.

Looking at his neatly tidied courtyard and the pale dawn breaking over the eastern horizon, Liang Yi took a deep breath.

Not long after Liang Yi left, An Min opened her eyes.

In fact, An Min woke up when Liang Yi got up.

But he didn't move, just stared straight at her, making Anmin even more afraid to wake up.

What should I say when I wake up?
Should I say good morning? But she hasn't brushed her teeth yet; what if they smell bad?
Rather than feel embarrassed, Anmin simply pretended to be asleep.

Liang Yi slept very well last night, sitting upright and not crossing the line, like a guard standing on the outside.

An Min thought she wouldn't be able to sleep, but to her surprise, she slept more soundly than ever next to Liang Yi.

I felt so embarrassed for them, it was so awkward, but it was such a sweet and adorable couple!

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