Time Travel: My Comfortable Life After Going to the Countryside

Chen Jie placed her hands on Liu Xiangyang's chest, staring at him with blurry, drunken eyes, without saying a word.

The two looked at each other, then Chen Jie let go and nestled into Liu Xiangyang's arms. "Let me lie here for a bit, I'm so tired."

Chen Jie's drunkenness overwhelmed her, and she couldn't hold on any longer. Her head lolled to the side, and she fell asleep completely in Liu Xiangyang's arms.

Before long, it started purring softly, a little like a cat purring when it's satisfied. Occasionally, it would suddenly stop because it was having trouble breathing, smack its lips, and then continue.

Liu Xiangyang was stunned for a moment, then laughed silently. The alcohol hit him hard, and he couldn't hold on any longer. He hugged Chen Jie, adjusted his back on the sofa, and fell asleep.

The next morning, Chen Jie woke up groggily, feeling a warm breath on her face. She felt herself resting her head on her arm and one leg draped over her foot.

When she opened her eyes, she found herself lying on her side in Liu Xiangyang's arms, her hands gripping his clothes, being held tightly in his embrace.

Perhaps it was cold at night, Liu Xiangyang put his hands inside the back of his clothes, his hands were so warm that his back felt hot, feeling Liu Xiangyang's vitality.

Chen Jie's face flushed, her mouth moved slightly, then she closed it again.

Chen Jie recalled the scene of her pouncing on Liu Xiangyang last night, and the corners of her mouth slightly lifted. She closed her eyes and snuggled closer to Liu Xiangyang.

Liu Xiangyang had actually woken up a long time ago. When he woke up, he found himself in this situation and didn't know what to do. Just as he was thinking of pulling his hand away, he saw Chen Jie's eyelids moving, so he could only continue to pretend to be asleep.

Now that he has discovered Chen Jie's tacit acceptance, Liu Xiangyang can't hold back any longer. He's young and impetuous, and early in the morning is when his temper is at its peak; he's itching to make a move.

As Chen Jie listened to Liu Xiangyang's strong heartbeat, a blush slowly crept onto her face.

With his strong willpower, Liu Xiangyang suppressed his restless heart and could only use all his strength to pull Chen Jie into his arms.

"uh-huh"

Chen Jie groaned in pain as she was being hugged. Unable to pretend to sleep, she could only act as if she had just woken up. She stretched her arms, but Liu Xiangyang's body blocked her way. When she opened her eyes, she saw Liu Xiangyang looking at her with a smile on his lips.

Chen Jie could only glance at her watch: "Oh no, it's past seven o'clock. I'm going to be late for work. I need to get up quickly."

Chen Jie casually climbed out of Liu Xiangyang's arms: "Xiangyang, are you going back today? Why don't you stay with your godmother for a few more days before going back?"

"Godmother won't do." Liu Xiangyang played along with Chen Jie's act, not revealing the final secret. "I only took two days off. After a while, when it snows heavily and there's nothing else to do, I'll come to Harbin to visit my godmother."

Liu Xiangyang also emphasized the word "play" in particular.

Chen Jie pretended not to understand and said, "Okay, then godmother will be waiting for you. Godmother welcomes you anytime."

After Chen Jie finished speaking, she hesitated for a moment, then turned around and walked to Liu Xiangyang, who was a whole head taller than her.

Chen Jie looked up at Liu Xiangyang and reached out to stroke his face: "Thank you, Xiangyang, for making up for your godmother's regret of not having a son."

"Godmother, I..."

Chen Jie blocked Liu Xiangyang: "You don't need to say anything. We can talk about it next time you come. Maybe I'll come to visit you too."

Chen Jie rode away on her bicycle. Liu Xiangyang knew he wouldn't be able to see her anymore, so he changed direction and headed towards the bus station.

By the time Liu Xiangyang returned to Dongsheng Village, it was already completely dark. He parked his bicycle, went back to his room to boil water, and then went from the woodshed to find Xue Bingbing.

"Bingbing, I'm back."

When Xue Bingbing saw Liu Xiangyang, she put down the fabric she was holding and asked, "You're back? I'll go get you some food. I figured you'd be back around this time."

"We'll get it later, let me hug you first." Liu Xiangyang reached out and hugged Xue Bingbing.

"Have you put them all on the bus?" Xue Bingbing asked in Liu Xiangyang's arms.

"Yes, it's been put on the train. It's a sleeper ticket, my godmother got it for me."

"You have a godmother in Harbin? How come I've never heard you mention her?" Xue Bingbing asked, looking puzzled.

"I just met my godmother. She's a friend of Uncle Lu. She saw that your husband is good-looking and insisted that I recognize her as my godmother. I had no choice but to agree."

Xue Bingbing was speechless when she looked at Liu Xiangyang's handsome face. It was true that wherever he went, women would flock to him.

"Is it pretty?"

"What? It's quite pretty."

"Who's prettier than me?"

"You're the prettiest. Even Qiqi and Yaoyao only have the advantage of being twins." Liu Xiangyang noticed that Xue Bingbing's tone was a bit off, so he quickly tried to cover it up.

"Did you say the same thing when Qiqi and Yaoyao came back?" Xue Bingbing said with a smile in her eyes.

"Of course, but I can only say that when I've put you all together," Liu Xiangyang said with a wicked grin.

"Get lost, all you ever think about is that two ounces of meat." Xue Bingbing pinched Liu Xiangyang.

"You're slandering me. Even though you're my woman, I'm still going to sue you for defamation."

"Don't you know best whether it's two ounces or a pound of meat?" Liu Xiangyang hugged Xue Bingbing tighter.

"I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm going to get the food, I'm hungry." Xue Bingbing blushed and broke free from Liu Xiangyang, running to the kitchen to get the prepared food.

Another night of spring sunshine followed, and the two didn't fall asleep until late at night.

The next morning, when it was already broad daylight, Liu Xiangyang's courtyard gate was being pounded on loudly, waking up the two people in the neighboring courtyard.

The sound of a bottle cap popping open echoed in the room.

Liu Xiangyang looked at Xue Bingbing, who had stood up, and said, "Who is it that disturbs my sleep so early in the morning?"

Xue Bingbing blushed and gave Liu Xiangyang a push: "Hurry up and open the door, get rid of him. Judging from his attitude, he won't leave unless you open the door."

"Damn it, look at this limbo, isn't it just hanging people in the air?" Liu Xiangyang cursed as he got up, found his underwear, put it on, put on his clothes, and went through the woodshed to open the courtyard gate.

Zuo Qingqing was dressed neatly, carrying a short spear she had sharpened herself: "Liu Xiangyang, the sun's already high in the sky, and you're still not up? Are you even a man? You promised to take me hunting in the mountains today, have you forgotten all about it?"

"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I was really busy and forgot. Leqi and Leyao's parents had an accident. I just put them on the bus and got back late. Let's leave this afternoon." Liu Xiangyang remembered that he had indeed promised Zuo Qingqing, so he could only apologize repeatedly.

After persuading Zuo Qingqing to go back, Liu Xiangyang, whose enthusiasm had been dampened, could only go to wash up, while Xue Bingbing came over to cook.

"Prepare some extra dry food. I'm taking Zuo Qingqing into the mountains this afternoon," Liu Xiangyang said while brushing his teeth, toothpaste splattering onto his hands.

Xue Bingbing laughed when she saw Liu Xiangyang's funny expression. "Finish brushing your teeth first, you're making a mess of your toothpaste everywhere."

"It's all because of Lai Zuoqingqing, she made me so angry I lost my mind. I will never agree to anything she asks me to do again."