You're my wife, don't doubt it!

“Well, the water’s ready,” Xiao Yao said. “I’m going to take a shower now.”

Although he thought to himself, "I helped you, so you're not going to care about me anymore," his traditional patriarchal mindset still made him feel that he was the one who had gotten the better deal—so he had no choice but to accept it and not be petty.

Shen Jie stretched dramatically and yawned: "Okay, go ahead!"

Actually, for Shen Jie at this moment, the post-coital period was truly a post-coital period, but her unwillingness to help Xiao Yao was not out of selfishness, but purely because of the female "regret mechanism" and "anti-slut defense".

In other words, although Shen Jie had planned to give Xiao Yao a nice "birthday present" tonight, things had clearly gotten a little out of control just now.

The girl quickly calmed down and naturally wanted to cool things down for herself and the other person.

"I'm sorry..." Shen Jie said in her heart, full of apology.

Xiao Yao took off his shirt, revealing his smooth back, grabbed a large towel, and walked towards the bathtub filled with hot water, wearing only his underwear.

Suddenly, Xiao Yao heard his phone vibrate—it sounded like his own phone.

The vibration of the Motorola wasn't loud, but it became quite noticeable in such a quiet environment.

Xiao Yao reached out and picked up his phone from the table. The screen showed (13) missed calls.

Before he could answer, the call was disconnected.

The boy's heart sank—oh no, he'd really offended someone this time. These calls must have come when he and Shen Jie were being affectionate, but no one heard them until things calmed down.

However, she was really very restrained; she didn't bang her head against the wall, punch herself, or do anything strange. She just kept making phone calls.

While Xiao Yao was still hesitating whether to call back or send a text message to apologize and explain, his Motorola was suddenly snatched away from him.

"What are you doing~"

The boy was suddenly a little angry and also a little guilty. He was angry because he disliked Shen Jie's actions of looking at other people's phones and snatching them, while his guilt intensified his anger.

Fortunately, Shen Jie didn't look at his phone or answer his call on her own. She simply opened a drawer, put Xiao Yao's phone in, and then took her own phone, turned it off in front of Xiao Yao, and put it in the drawer as well.

The girl turned around and closed the drawer with her foot, then put her arm around Xiao Yao's waist: "Tonight, it'll just be the two of us, okay?"

"Okay," Xiao Yao said blankly.

In fact, he seemed to have no other choice but to say "okay".

"Don't look so unhappy, I'll scrub your back!"

"what?"

at the same time.

In a room at a three-star business hotel, 1.7 kilometers away.

Yu Luying was hiding on the toilet in the bathroom.

It was agreed that I should at least call to let you know first...

"Yingying, are you alright? How long have you been inside?" Yu Lihua's voice drifted in from outside the bathroom door, spoiling the mood.

"Mom, didn't I tell you to leave me alone? My stomach hurts!" Yu Luying shouted loudly.

She was well aware of what had happened with Xiao Yao—from just now until now, the two of you should have stopped this sooner or later!

……

It's really... hard... not to get angry...

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The night at the boathouse was already very late.

The scenery of Zhouzhuang Ancient Town differs between day and night. The town's night view is captivating, but unfortunately, many tourists miss the transformation of this Jiangnan water town from day to night. The change in scenery between day and night in Zhouzhuang is truly dreamlike. During the day, it retains the traditional charm of a traditional ancient town with black tiles, white walls, and green waterways with light boats. But as the sun sets, the sky glows with a bluish-green light, and the town lights up, the feeling of Zhouzhuang Ancient Town changes dramatically.

At night, the ancient town is bathed in the glow of red lanterns and colorful lights emanating from the carved wooden windows of the houses. The awning boats are tinged with a purplish-red light, and the cobblestone streets shimmer like fish scales after the rain. Walking through this ancient town is like stepping into a painting. The twinkling lights illuminate many beautiful objects and house outlines that are overlooked during the day. This kind of ancient town makes you want to stay and truly appreciate its nighttime charm.

During the day, the town is bustling with tourists, and many shops catering specifically to them constantly entice shoppers, making the streets noisy. But at night, most tourists leave, leaving only a few staying in the town and those specifically seeking a nighttime experience. The town then reveals a quiet, traditional, and vibrant old town. The shops at night have a more lively atmosphere than during the day. With fewer tourists, the last days of business before closing time allow for lower prices and less room for negotiation. Outsiders have gone home, and most of the businesses operating at night are run by local residents.

At night, the ancient town is quiet, with its taverns and restaurants deserted, returning to the slow pace and peaceful atmosphere that an ancient town should have. You can order a pot of tea or rice wine in a small restaurant, watch the boats return home after work by the window along the river, and see the town's residents going home from the window facing the street. Raindrops fall like beads from the eaves, and everything feels like the hometown that city dwellers dream of.

Strap

2023-03-02

The updates in the past few days, especially the ones in the first two days, were exhausting to write. The constant revisions and polishing were a test and torture for my body, energy, and time.

The final conclusion was that serious books are indeed easier to write.

Chapter 124 will still include a bonus chapter for the book club members, after which the main storyline will continue.

In short, it's too late. Today's update is postponed, and it might be delayed until tomorrow. Who knows? I'm going back to writing now.

Chapter 125 Sharing the Same Water

2023-03-06

Xiao Yao stood by the bathtub, bent down, and splashed water with his hand.

The three faucets around the bathtub were all turned off, and the bathtub in front of him was now full—it was a bit too hot to call it hot water, but calling it boiling water was a bit of an exaggeration.

He felt as if someone had stuffed a rag into his mouth, and he didn't know what Yu Luying was trying to do by biting the rag—was she trying to send some kind of signal, or was it childish revenge?

As he guessed, he casually turned on the cold water tap.

Whether it's a signal or revenge, I really let them down today.

But Shen Jie confiscated his phone, so he couldn't apologize to her.

How wonderful it would be if symbiosis could enable remote intracranial communication.

Xiao Yao secretly pinched his arm three times, as if to say "I'm sorry," hoping that Yu Luying would understand.

I have done my best, but the enemy is very cunning.

Yu Luying did not respond. What does this mean? Has she accepted it? Or is she absolutely unforgiving?

The water temperature was finally right. Xiao Yao, wearing a pair of silk boxer briefs, carefully immersed his whole body into the water little by little, letting out a long "Ah".

"This feels so comfortable!" Shen Jie turned around, sat sideways on the edge of the bathtub, splashed water with her hand, and then splashed it at Xiao Yao: "How's the water temperature?"

"The water temperature is just right, it feels so good, oh my—" Xiao Yao felt like he was melting into it: "Wife, come quick."

"Okay." Shen Jie smiled and stood up, shaking her hands. "I'm going to change my clothes."

Xiao Yao settled comfortably in the bathtub...

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Wearing slippers, Shen Jie found her bag and took out the school swimsuit she had prepared beforehand, which she had folded neatly—the one she had almost cut up.

She hesitated when she took it out.

Looking closely, Xiao Yao was not discouraged. If he were to remove his armor now, wouldn't he be putting himself in danger?

A wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall. Don't think you're the only one who knows how to use idioms. Although I am not a gentleman, a lady should be the same.

You know what, when Xiao Yao complained earlier that the swimsuit was too revealing, I thought he was crazy. But now that I see it, it really is a bit revealing.

Is this what they call a student swimsuit in doujinshi?! Doujinshi is so perverted!

Meanwhile, Xiao Yao floated on the edge of the large bathtub, squinting his eyes, recalling the fierce battle just now, and looking forward to bathing with the beautiful girl in the swimsuit.

I didn't expect Shen Jie to come back so quickly.

"Wife, why didn't you change your clothes?" Xiao Yao asked, looking puzzled.

"I've lost my mind," Shen Jie said, frowning. "I forgot to bring my swimsuit."

Xiao Yao's "Ah—" sounded as if he had just heard the teacher announce that he would be coming to school for extra classes throughout the summer vacation.

"What should we do then?" Xiao Yao said.

"Nothing much, I'll just wash you like this." Shen Jie sat down on the edge of the bathtub again.

The girl's delicate hands stirred the water, while the boy clearly showed an expression that said, "Baby is unhappy."

"Okay~" Shen Jie coaxed gently, "Next time, next time let's go to Datangshan to soak in the hot springs, okay? A private hot spring."

"Is it your 17th birthday?" Xiao Yao asked her.

Shen Jie hesitated for a few seconds, then lifted her skirt, raised one leg, stepped over the edge of the bathtub, and stretched it directly towards the water.

The boy's Adam's apple bobbed, but this time, he didn't stop her.

The girl slowly stepped into the water on her toes, her posture elegant, like she was dancing ballet.

After landing, Shen Jie playfully wiggled her toes inside the stockings, as if savoring the feeling of the soaked stockings enveloping her toes.

No, she understands me too well.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Jie stepped in with her other leg, both toes already completely soaked, but she still remained reserved, stepping on Xiao Yao's stomach.