When Xia Feng returned home carrying bags of fresh ingredients, the sky had already grown dim, and the clock on the wall pointed to 6:30 p.m.
The moment he pushed the door open, he was greeted by a harmonious and pleasing scene.
Liu Ruyan and Su Qingxue were curled up side by side on the large sofa in the living room, leaning close together as they watched TV. Whatever they were watching seemed hilarious, as both of them were laughing so hard they were leaning forward and back, their shoulders bumping into each other.
Both had already changed into comfortable home pajamas. Liu Ruyan was wearing the cartoon bear couple set that Xia Feng was very familiar with, while Su Qingxue was dressed in a pink silk nightgown, which also belonged to Liu Ruyan.
However…
That nightgown, clearly designed for a larger figure, was still stretched tight across Su Qingxue’s chest, so taut that the delicate texture of the fabric could almost be seen. It was obvious she was still not used to it.
Su Qingxue had already decided that later she would have Xia Feng accompany her back home to bring over her clothes and daily necessities. From now on, this place would be her home.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, the two beauties on the sofa turned around at the same time. When they saw it was Xia Feng, bright smiles appeared on both their faces.
Xia Feng walked over, placed all the ingredients on the dining table, then smiled and greeted Liu Ruyan, “Wife, you’re back so early today?”
Liu Ruyan stood up from the sofa and walked over to him, naturally reaching out to straighten his slightly wrinkled collar. “Today’s work was quite simple, so I finished everything quickly and came back early.”
Her voice was gentle as water, completely resembling a virtuous wife.
But in the next second, her true nature was revealed.
She turned her head to look at Su Qingxue, who still seemed a bit embarrassed, and a mischievous smile spread across her face as she began teasing, “Hehe, as soon as I got back, I saw our Qingxue lying on the bed looking completely drained of life.”
She winked at Xia Feng, her tone full of gossip, “Tell me, how long did you two play after I left today?”
Xia Feng’s face flushed at the blunt question, and he awkwardly rubbed his nose. “Haha, not that long… we only stopped around a little past 4.”
Hearing this answer, Liu Ruyan immediately turned toward Su Qingxue on the sofa and gave her a thumbs-up, her eyes filled with admiration and sympathy as if saying, “You’ve worked hard, sister.”
Su Qingxue’s face instantly turned red like a ripe apple. Embarrassed and flustered, she quickly stood up from the sofa and found an excuse, “I… I’ll go help in the kitchen!”
With that, she fled into the kitchen.
Watching her adorable retreating figure, Xia Feng and Liu Ruyan exchanged a smile, understanding everything without words.
Su Qingxue had also lived alone for a long time. Although she usually had a part-time aunt to handle her meals, she would occasionally cook simple homemade dishes when she had time.
So while her cooking skills were not as good as Xia Feng’s, she was definitely not like Liu Ruyan, who could turn a kitchen into a disaster zone.
As soon as she entered the kitchen, she saw the ingredients Xia Feng had brought back.
The cleaned old hen and a pack of medicinal herbs gave off a faint fragrance. She immediately knew Xia Feng was planning to make soup to nourish both her and Liu Ruyan.
Her heart warmed, feeling sweet.
But when her gaze fell on the large bag of fresh oysters, her body instantly froze.
The terrifying memory from last night surged back like a tide.
Pointing at the oysters, her voice stuttered, “H-Husband, you…”
Xia Feng, who was preparing ingredients, heard her stammering voice and turned around. Seeing her frightened expression and the oysters she was pointing at, he immediately understood.
He wiped his hands, walked over, and explained with a smile, “Don’t worry, these are for you two to eat, to help you recover.”
“Tonight, we’ll just sleep normally. No more of that.”
But then, as if thinking of something, she leaned close to Xia Feng’s ear, standing on tiptoe, her warm breath brushing against him, making his ear itch.
“Husband… actually… I like it too,” she whispered softly, her voice filled with shyness. “Just… not too many times… I… I’m okay with it.”
Hearing her bold yet shy confession, a rush of heat shot straight to Xia Feng’s head.
Unable to hold back, he pulled her into his arms and kissed her firmly on her soft lips. “Good wife, I love you to death!”
Only then did he reluctantly let go and turn back to preparing dinner.
Su Qingxue, her face glowing with joy, began helping him wash and prepare the vegetables.
Soon, the kitchen was filled with their warm, busy figures and occasional bursts of laughter.
After more than half an hour of working together, a rich dinner was finally placed on the table.
Liu Ruyan had already been waiting there for a long time.
When she saw the large plate of garlic butter grilled oysters, her body stiffened instinctively.
But she quickly regained her composure.
Glancing at Su Qingxue beside her, she felt confident.
Hmph, now I’m not fighting alone anymore. Bring it on. Who’s afraid?
This dinner was filled with laughter and joy.
Xia Feng sat in the middle, with Liu Ruyan on his left and Su Qingxue on his right.
The two beauties seemed to be competing, constantly placing food into Xia Feng’s bowl.
“Husband, eat this, it’s nutritious.”
“Husband, try the shrimp I peeled for you.”
Xia Feng accepted everything with a smile, eating while also serving them both.
One fed him a bite, he fed them a bite.
After the meal, the cleanup was willingly taken over by the virtuous Su Qingxue.
Xia Feng and Liu Ruyan leaned on the sofa watching TV.
Looking at Su Qingxue’s busy figure in the kitchen, Xia Feng could not help reaching out to pinch Liu Ruyan’s smooth cheek, teasing her, “Look at Qingxue, and then look at you.”
Liu Ruyan, who was leisurely eating fruit, immediately became displeased. She put the apple down, crossed her arms, and turned her head away in a huff. “Hmph, so you dislike me now?”
Seeing her cute, sulking expression, Xia Feng laughed. He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her onto his lap. “Not at all, just joking. I like you too much to ever dislike you.”
Holding her chin, he made her look at him and said softly, “You both have your own strengths. Even if you were completely useless, I would still love you.”
Hearing this, Liu Ruyan’s expression softened, her heart sweet. “That’s more like it.”
But the next moment, she reacted. “Wait! Did you just call me useless?! Xia Feng! I’ll tickle you to death!”
Xia Feng laughed and played along, the two rolling around on the sofa in laughter.
When Su Qingxue came out of the kitchen, this was the warm and playful scene she saw.
A gentle smile appeared on her face.
This kind of life… was truly wonderful.
…
After playing around for a while, Xia Feng finally stopped. He checked the time and saw it was already getting late.
He drove his Maybach, taking Su Qingxue back to her home to pick up clothes and daily necessities.
She was still wearing Liu Ruyan’s clothes after all.
The car moved steadily through the night.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Su Qingxue tilted her head and looked at Xia Feng with a smile in her eyes.
It was this man.
It was this seat.
Yesterday afternoon, she had sat here crying as she said goodbye to her first love, her heart aching.
Now, she had become his woman, her heart filled with happiness and sweetness.
Life was truly strange.
Xia Feng also noticed her gaze and turned to look at her.
Thinking about everything that had happened over the past two days, he felt a surreal sense of absurdity.
But he had to admit, he was very satisfied with the outcome.
They exchanged a smile, understanding everything without words.
Soon, they finished everything and returned to Moonlit Mountain Manor.
After helping Su Qingxue put away all her belongings, Xia Feng could no longer suppress his feelings.
He stepped forward and lifted her into a princess carry.
“Ah!”
Su Qingxue exclaimed softly, instinctively wrapping her arms tightly around his neck.
Xia Feng called out to Liu Ruyan in the living room, then strode toward the bedroom carrying Su Qingxue.
“Coming!”
Liu Ruyan smiled lightly at their backs and followed them with graceful steps.