She was tricked into marriage for three years, then remarried a childless, tough guy and became preg

Huo Xiuyuan stopped halfway up his hand and pointed to the top of Shen Tang's head.

"Um?"

Shen Tang stared at him with wide, puzzled eyes, blinking rapidly.

Huo Xiuyuan saw his own flustered expression reflected in her bright black eyes, and his gaze darkened.

A flower fell on her head.

Shen Tang accurately caught the tip of his reddened ear.

She leaned closer, a smile playing on her lips, and said, "Your ears—are red again. Last time it was by the river."

Huo Xiuyuan's eyes suddenly darkened, and his voice deepened: "You're very good at flirting."

"Has Commander Huo been flirted with?" Shen Tang stared at him intently.

Huo Xiuyuan clenched his knuckles and his Adam's apple bobbed violently.

"Oh my—let's go, Shen Tang, I'll show you around the dorm."

Ge Aihua walked quickly from the restroom, afraid that Shen Tang was getting impatient.

"it is good."

Shen Tang took a step to catch up, turned around, and smiled at Huo Xiuyuan.

Huo Xiuyuan frowned. Why was this woman acting so improperly?

His gaze remained fixed on the mimosa flower atop Shen Tang's head. Fool, you didn't understand even when I explained.

"These dorm rooms are currently unoccupied. For your convenience, you can stay next to me!"

Ge Aihua said with a smile.

"Great! If I can't sleep at night, I can come and chat with you."

Shen Tang affectionately took Ge Aihua's arm.

"Okay, you're welcome anytime." Ge Aihua patted her hand affectionately.

"Commander Huo lives in the courtyard across the street."

Ge Aihua pointed to a separate courtyard across the street.

Shen Tang nodded and winked at Huo Xiuyuan behind her:

"So he's protecting us."

"Clever and clever." Ge Aihua is growing to like Shen Tang more and more.

She sighed softly. If Shen Tang hadn't gotten married, Huo Xiuyuan would have been a good match.

Unfortunately...

After greeting everyone, Huo Xiuyuan went into his courtyard.

Shen Tang looked up and saw that his courtyard was spotless.

In Shen Tang's mind, a clean-looking man is a big plus.

"Let me go check on the room first. I'll go in and get a drink of water."

As she spoke, Ge Aihua opened the door next door and went inside.

Shen Tang opened the door to her room, which was quite spacious, about 20 square meters.

A bed was placed against the wall, next to a desk and a stool.

The bed was empty, without any blankets or bedding.

Just as Shen Tang was about to go out to ask, Huo Xiuyuan walked in carrying bedding, and the two almost bumped into each other.

Shen Tang's face brushed against Huo Xiuyuan's long, slender fingers with distinct knuckles; his hands were so hard.

Shen Tang hurriedly retreated back into the room, and Huo Xiuyuan put the bedding on the bed.

"Can I lay it myself?"

Shen Tang originally wanted to tease him, but then thought better of it, lest she be mistaken for a female hooligan and arrested.

"It can be laid out."

Shen Tang bent down to tidy the bedding, and the mimosa flowers on her head finally fell down.

Huo Xiuyuan was relieved of a worry.

Ge Aihua walked in. "How is it? Are you satisfied?"

"It's very good, I especially like it," Shen Tang said with a smile.

Ge Aihua found Shen Tang's words particularly amusing, and she said with a smile:

"The rest of the people haven't arrived yet, so there's no kitchen, and we're all cooking for ourselves."

"Huh?" Shen Tang frowned, looking a little worried. "I can't cook."

"It's alright, come eat with us. Commander Huo is a great cook."

Ge Aihua said with a smile.

"That's great, thank you again, Commander Huo."

Shen Tang bowed deeply to Huo Xiuyuan.

Huo Xiuyuan took a step back, then turned and left.

"Hahaha... You're the first person to make Commander Huo blush."

Ge Aihua laughed.

"You rest for a while, I'll call you for dinner later."

Ge Aihua left the room without further disturbance.

Shen Tang quickly made the bed. She took out her small mirror, comb, face cream, and lipstick from her bundle and placed them on the table. She then picked up the lipstick and applied it.

She then took out the pile of old strips of cloth she had bought from her bundle—there was no sewing machine.

An old sewing machine costs seventy or eighty yuan, which is too expensive.

I'll ask Ge Aihua later if she has any, and if so, I'll borrow it for now.

Shen Tang sat at the table, took out paper and pen, and sketched out the clothes she wanted to design.

She designed a long dress with flowing floral fabric patchwork, like layers upon layers of flowers in bloom. Adding a solid-colored belt at the waist enhances the flowing effect.

Shen Tang put the paper and pen into the drawer, opened the door and went out.

Huo Xiuyuan was already chopping wood and cooking.

He took off his black shirt and was only wearing a military green vest.

The hem of the vest was tucked into the waistband, and a leather belt tightened around the waist.

With long arms gripping the axe, the muscles on his arms were clearly visible. The axe fell, precisely splitting the wood.

Sweat beaded on his forehead, trickling down his neck and into his vest. He tilted his head back and wiped the sweat from his neck, his prominent Adam's apple bobbing sharply.

Shen Tang's heart suddenly stopped. Holy crap!!

She pursed her lips and frowned slightly. Was this man deliberately displaying his charm?

She's been in the entertainment industry for so many years, what kind of male foxes hasn't she seen? Does she think she can control her with that?

no way.

Shen Tang pretended not to see him, strode to Ge Aihua's door, and knocked.

Ge Aihua was arranging a pot of gardenias in the room. When she saw Shen Tang come in, she picked a flower and tucked it behind Shen Tang's ear.

"Wow—it smells so good!" Shen Tang exclaimed.

"Commander, you're amazing! You've grown these flowers so well. I'm terrible at growing flowers; I can even kill cacti," Shen Tang said, exasperated.

Ge Aihua couldn't help but laugh, "Then you're quite capable."

Shen Tang shrugged sheepishly.

She looked out into the courtyard and said, "Commander Huo is chopping wood outside. Shall I go help him?"

"Let's go, together."

Ge Aihua and Shen Tang went out, and Huo Xiuyuan had already chopped firewood and was washing his face by the well.

He submerged his entire head in the water, then suddenly lifted it out, water streaming down his angular face. He gasped for breath, his mouth slightly open, and tilted his head to look at the two of them.

Shen Tang felt like her ears were getting pregnant. How could this man's even breathing sound so sexy?

"There's still plenty of firewood, why did you chop so much more?"

Ge Aihua asked with some doubt.

"Keep it on hand," Huo Xiuyuan said briefly.

He took the meat he had bought that morning from the basket and chopped it neatly.

"What am I here for?" Shen Tang asked as she stepped forward.

"Wash this green vegetable and cut the potato." Huo Xiuyuan didn't stand on ceremony with her.

Shen Tang took it, rolled up his sleeves, and started working.

Huo Xiuyuan was the head chef, Shen Tang assisted him, and Ge Aihua set out the bowls and chopsticks.

Three dishes were cooked in no time. Ge Aihua raised her enamel mug and said with a smile:

"Welcome, Comrade Shen Tang!"

"Welcome." Huo Xiuyuan also raised his teacup.

Shen Tang smiled and clinked glasses with the two of them: "Please take care of me in the future."

"clang--"

The three teacups clinked together, producing a cheerful sound.

"Shen Tang, I've brought you your lunch!"

Lu Jingshen stood at the door with a lunchbox in his hand.