Lin Ranran knew her husband still didn’t trust her.
That was understandable.
The original owner had done far too many terrible things. No one could possibly accept such a drastic change overnight.
She didn’t argue.
Instead, she simply replied,
“Alright, I understand.”
Words alone were meaningless.
She decided to prove herself through her actions.
Lin Ranran accepted the money and quietly stored it inside her space.
“Lin Ranran, thank you for persuading my mother to go to the hospital.”
Ji Junxiao truly meant it.
He had wanted to take his mother for a checkup long ago, but she always insisted she was perfectly healthy and refused to go.
With a playful smile, Lin Ranran said,
“What’s the point of just saying thank you?”
“How about giving me a kiss instead?”
She smiled as she pointed at her lips.
Ji Junxiao’s face instantly turned bright red.
“I… I just remembered Dad was looking for me.”
The moment he finished speaking, he fled as though something terrifying were chasing him.
Watching his retreating figure, Lin Ranran couldn’t help laughing.
Seriously…
The male lead is way too innocent.
They already have a baby together, and he’s still this easy to fluster.
Then she remembered how, during the first month of their marriage, the original owner had enthusiastically worn him out every single day.
Her entire face immediately turned crimson.
Oh my gosh…
Why did I suddenly think of that?
How embarrassing…
Wait… why am I embarrassed?
I’m living in the original owner’s body.
Technically… I am her.
Which means… all those sweet and passionate moments between the original owner and the male lead… were basically mine too…
Lin Ranran!
Why is your mind full of nonsense?
She hurriedly splashed cold water on her face.
From now on, I must keep my thoughts pure.
No more thinking about things like that!
A short while later, Father Ji called her into the study.
“Ranran.”
“This is the Ji family’s bankbook.”
“There is one thousand yuan inside.”
“The password is 884523.”
“This money is everything the three of us earned through years of salaries and mission rewards.”
“Whether this bankbook can be safely taken away… depends entirely on you.”
As he spoke, he handed it to her.
Lin Ranran looked at him in disbelief.
“Dad…”
“You trust me that much?”
Father Ji sighed deeply.
“With what has happened to the Ji family…”
“Even our relatives and friends can’t be trusted.”
“The only person I can trust now… is you.”
Lin Ranran understood.
Tomorrow, the Pei family would certainly search every member of the Ji family again and again.
They wanted the Ji family completely ruined.
There was no way they would allow them to take money to the countryside and live comfortably.
“Thank you, Dad.”
This time she accepted the bankbook without refusing.
“By the way, Dad.”
“Could you ask someone to buy a few soft sleeper train tickets?”
“The journey to the countryside is long.”
“It would be much easier if we could travel more comfortably.”
Father Ji looked troubled.
“The higher-ups are watching the Ji family closely.”
“Every move we make is under surveillance.”
“We can only buy standing tickets.”
“Otherwise people will criticize us.”
“I originally thought you wouldn’t be going with us, so I didn’t buy your ticket.”
“But don’t worry.”
“I’ll ask someone to get you a hard sleeper ticket.”
“After we’ve passed a few stations and those people stop watching us…”
“I’ll find a way to upgrade it to a soft sleeper.”
Lin Ranran nodded.
“Thank you, Dad.”
“You’ve really thought everything through.”
He then asked,
“Since you’re leaving with us…”
“Shouldn’t you tell your family?”
She gently shook her head.
“No.”
“They all think I’ll divorce Junxiao and marry my cousin.”
“If they find out I’ve changed my mind…”
“They’ll probably tie me up and drag me home.”
The original owner’s family cared about nothing except money.
Every single one of them was greedy.
When she married Ji Junxiao, they had shamelessly demanded a bride price of five hundred yuan.
On the wedding day, over ten tables of relatives attended.
Not a single person gave a wedding gift.
After finishing the banquet, they even packed up piles of leftovers to take home.
Their greed had been on full display.
Fortunately, the Ji family had never held it against them.
Father Ji comforted her.
“You’ve suffered, child.”
“Don’t worry.”
“From now on…”
“The Ji family will treat you well.”
Lin Ranran smiled.
“Thank you, Dad.”
At eleven that night, Madam Ji returned from the hospital wearing a bright smile.
She looked far happier than before.
“It’s a good thing I went for treatment in time.”
“The doctor said if I’d arrived just one day later…”
“I probably would’ve been hospitalized.”
“Ranran really has good foresight.”
Holding Lin Ranran’s hand, Madam Ji liked her more and more.
Her daughter-in-law had become sensible overnight.
Perhaps going to the countryside wasn’t such a bad thing after all.
Lin Ranran said earnestly,
“Mom, you can never ignore health problems.”
“If you’re sick, don’t try to save money.”
“Get treated immediately.”
“Otherwise a small illness can become a serious one.”
Madam Ji nodded repeatedly, smiling brighter than ever.
“Yes.”
“Yes.”
“Everything Ranran says is right.”
Perhaps because she was in such a good mood…
She even felt physically lighter.
Ji Junyao handed the remaining money back.
“Sister-in-law.”
“Mom’s IV treatment and medicine cost fifty yuan.”
“There are fifty yuan left.”
Lin Ranran pulled her aside and quietly asked,
“Why didn’t you buy more medicine?”
Ji Junyao quickly explained,
“This is enough medicine for more than half a year.”
“Mom said it would last until after you finished your confinement.”
“How long did the doctor say she needs to take it?”
“At least one year.”
“Then buy enough for a full year.”
Ji Junyao hesitated.
“But…”
Lin Ranran immediately understood.
“Not enough money?”
She took another hundred yuan from her pocket and handed it over.
“Don’t tell Mom.”
“Go buy it quietly.”
“When you get back, just pack it in the luggage.”
Ji Junyao’s eyes lit up.
“Alright!”
“Thank you, Sister-in-law.”
That night, the entire Ji family stayed up packing.
Although they would leave for the countryside the next day…
No one felt as miserable as they had expected.
After finishing his bath, Ji Junxiao stood awkwardly beside the bed.
He didn’t dare climb in.
Ever since Lin Ranran became pregnant…
He had been sleeping in the military dormitory.
Seeing his hesitation, Lin Ranran understood exactly what he was worried about.
She smiled softly.
“Honey.”
“Why aren’t you coming up?”
Ji Junxiao’s palms were already sweating.
“I…”
Lin Ranran stretched out both arms toward him.
“Honey…”
“Hug me.”
He froze completely.
Is she… inviting me to sleep beside her?
This happiness came way too suddenly…
“Honey…”
She called him again in an even sweeter voice.
That soft, spoiled tone swept across his heart like a feather.
His entire body nearly went weak.
When he still didn’t move, Lin Ranran climbed out of bed herself.
She slowly walked over and gently wrapped her arms around him.
Her familiar fragrance surrounded him once again.
It teased every last bit of his self-control.
His whole body stiffened.
If she hadn’t been carrying their baby…
He was afraid he would’ve completely lost control.
“Ranran…”
“Don’t.”
His breathing became ragged as he desperately restrained himself.
But she refused to stop.
While softly rubbing his chest, she pouted,
“Honey…”
“I want you to hold me while we sleep.”
Every gentle touch of her hand felt like an electric current.
His heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably.
He could feel his reason gradually slipping away.
“I…”
He had barely begun speaking when she interrupted him.
“What?”
“You don’t want to?”
“I understand now.”
“You still haven’t forgiven me.”
She lowered her head and pretended to wipe away tears.
Ji Junxiao panicked immediately.
“No!”
“I didn’t mean that.”
Inside, Lin Ranran was secretly delighted.
Outwardly, she continued looking pitiful.
“Then…”
“Kiss me.”
His mind exploded.
Just hugging her had already pushed him to his limit.
If he kissed her…
He truly feared he’d lose all control.
“If you don’t want to… forget it.”
“I guess you’ve started disliking me.”
“That’s understandable.”
“My belly is already so big.”
“How could I compare to those young girls outside?”
She deliberately added fuel to the fire.
Unable to endure it any longer…
Love and tenderness overwhelmed Ji Junxiao.
He gently cupped her face with both hands.
Then lowered his head…
And kissed her deeply.
The unexpected kiss left Lin Ranran completely stunned.
She had only wanted to tease him.
She never imagined he’d actually kiss her.
Oh my gosh!
This is my first kiss!
In her imagination…
Her first kiss was supposed to happen beneath flowers and moonlight…
A romantic moment with both of them gazing lovingly into each other’s eyes.
Instead…
She was heavily pregnant…
Being passionately kissed beside a bed.
Even worse…
Ji Junxiao’s hands had slipped inside her clothes.
Ahhh!
I’m going to die!
Do all men become this handsy when they kiss?
This is getting completely out of control!
…
“I…”
“I’ll go take another shower.”
Only when Lin Ranran felt she was about to suffocate did Ji Junxiao finally pull away.
His face was crimson as he fled in panic.
Lin Ranran’s face was equally red.
Oh my goodness…
I almost died.
If he’d kept kissing me for another minute…
I’d probably become the first woman in history to die from kissing.
That’s way too embarrassing.
I should just hide under the blankets forever.
Ji Junxiao stayed in the bathroom for a very long time before finally calming himself.
Only then did he quietly return.
Seeing that Lin Ranran had already fallen asleep…
He carefully climbed into bed and lay down beside her.
They had slept apart for three full months.
To him…
Those three months had felt like years.
Now, lying beside her again…
Everything felt like a dream.
Looking at her breathtakingly beautiful face…
His thoughts drifted back to the first month of their marriage.
On this very bed…
The two of them had shared countless sweet and passionate nights.
…
The memories alone made his entire body burn with desire.
That night…
He lost count of how many times he got up to take cold showers.
Only just before dawn did he finally drift into an exhausted sleep.
When Lin Ranran woke up…
The outside of the house was already filled with loud voices.
She quickly got dressed.
In the living room—
Pei Yu’an spoke with fake politeness.
“Uncle Ji.”
“Please don’t blame me.”
“I’m only carrying out orders from my superiors.”
“Once the Ji family clears its name…”
“You’ll naturally return with honor.”
Father Ji stood straight with a cold expression.
He glanced at Pei Yu’an and said calmly,
“Everything is here.”
“Search as much as you like.”
“When you’re done…”
“Get out.”
At that moment, Ji Junxiao strode out from inside.
“Pei!”
“Don’t push your luck!”
“We’re responding to the country’s call by going to the countryside.”
“We’re not criminals.”
“What’s the meaning of all this?”
“Do you want another beating?”
Pei Yu’an raised his chin proudly.
A smug sneer spread across his face.
“Captain Ji.”
“Oh…”
“I should call you Educated Youth Ji now.”
“I’m only following orders.”
“You’re not thinking of hitting me again, are you?”
“If you do…”
“You’ll be openly defying organizational discipline.”
“You know the consequences.”
“I’m sure the organization will understand if I teach a lunatic like you a lesson!”
Ji Junxiao clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.
“Junxiao.”
“Calm down.”
Father Ji immediately stepped forward and grabbed him.
Ji Junxiao also knew that acting impulsively would only make matters worse.
The Ji family was already in enough trouble.
They couldn’t afford another disaster.
Seeing this…
The smugness on Pei Yu’an’s face deepened.
With a wave of his hand…
His men immediately began thoroughly searching both the house and the Ji family’s luggage.
They overturned cabinets, emptied drawers, and tossed everything around without care.
Pei Yu’an knew very well that generations of military service had earned the Ji family countless rewards.
They had to possess considerable savings.
He was determined to find their bankbook and every valuable they owned.
Yet after searching the entire house…
They found nothing.
It seemed all the valuables had already been entrusted to Lin Ranran.
Just then…
Lin Ranran walked out of the bedroom.
Pei Yu’an immediately asked,
“Did you get the Ji family’s money?”
“The bankbook is in my hands.”
“But they’re stubborn.”
“They refuse to tell me the password.”
“They said they’ll only reveal it after I go to the countryside with them.”
His face darkened.
“So you’re really going with them?”
“It’s only to get the money.”
“Don’t worry, Cousin.”
“The moment I get the password in the countryside…”
“I’ll withdraw the money and come right back.”
“It’ll make them furious.”
Pei Yu’an’s gaze fell upon her rounded belly.
His eyes filled with disgust.
“Hurry up and get rid of the bastard in your belly.”
“Just looking at it annoys me.”
She was only four months pregnant…
Yet her belly was already so large.
Could she be carrying twins?
Damn Ji…
Sleeping with my woman…
“I know.”
“Give me the bankbook.”
“It’ll be safer if I keep it.”
He stretched out his hand as if it were only natural.
Lin Ranran calmly replied,
“If you withdraw the money here in the city…”
“What if they accuse you of stealing their property?”
“Once I get to the countryside…”
“I’ll obtain the password.”
“I’ll withdraw the money myself.”
“I’ll say it’s my divorce settlement.”
“Then I’ll come back and give it to you.”
“Wouldn’t that be the same?”
After thinking it over…
Pei Yu’an concluded that Lin Ranran had nowhere else to turn except him.
Surely she wouldn’t dare play any tricks.
After all…
Who would willingly abandon city life…
To remain in the countryside forever?
“Fine.”