In just half a day, Zhong Yi’s identity had transformed into Jin Chen’s wife upon returning here.
Even now, she was still in a daze. She didn’t understand how she had ended up in bed with Jin Chen, gotten pregnant with his child, agreed to register their marriage, and now moved into his home.
Everything had happened too quickly, too suddenly, as if it were a dream.
“Wife, are you so happy you’ve gone silly?”
Jin Chen had just seen off the designer. When he returned and saw the woman standing motionless by the sofa, he walked over with an amused smile.
He had just gotten married, yet the term “wife” rolled off his tongue so naturally.
Zhong Yi opened her mouth, then closed it again.
She couldn’t adapt to her new identity so quickly. At the very least, she couldn’t bring herself to utter the word “husband.”
Moreover, she instinctively wanted to retreat.
“Mr. Jin, I still have some things at home that I haven’t packed up. I think I’ll go back to sleep there today. I’ll move in once I’ve sorted everything out.”
Mr. Jin…
Hearing this form of address, Jin Chen narrowed his eyes dangerously and lifted her chin with his slender fingers.
“First, I am your husband. You should address me as ‘husband.’”
“Second, this is your home. From the moment we got married, this house is partly yours. You are the lady of this house, so don’t treat yourself like an outsider, understand?”
“Third, you need to adapt to your new identity as soon as possible. Starting today, we are husband and wife. There’s no need to be overly polite with me. I don’t like it when you act respectfully as if you’re my subordinate. A married couple should share the affection and sweetness that comes with marriage.”
“If you can’t manage these three points, I won’t mind taking some special measures to help you accept me sooner.”
Zhong Yi: “…”
Special measures?
She looked at him with confusion in her eyes. What kind of special measures could he possibly have?
Noticing the curiosity in her gaze, Jin Chen didn’t mind telling her.
Without warning, he kissed her on the lips, then smiled faintly. “Of course, it means engaging in more intimate activities. ‘Love’ is something you cultivate through action. If there’s no love now, we’ll just have to create it through more intimacy.”
!?
Intimacy…!
He’s insane!
How could he say something like that so directly?
Besides, Zhong Yi covered her stomach. “I’m pregnant. I can’t have sex with you!”
Jin Chen, of course, wasn’t that much of a beast. He rubbed her soft waist suggestively and threatened in a teasing tone, “Even without going all the way, there are plenty of ways to teach you a lesson. Would you like to try?”
Zhong Yi: “…”
If she remembered correctly, he had been a virgin last time too.
At first, he had even fumbled around.
Now, he was talking as if he were an experienced player.
Still, Zhong Yi was terrified. Last time, his lack of experience had left her in excruciating pain that lasted a week.
She instinctively resisted intimacy with him.
She lowered her head dejectedly. “I understand. I’ll adapt as soon as possible.”
She pointed toward the guest room. “I’m a bit tired. I’d like to rest for a while.”
After her big argument with Cao Chufen and crying for so long, Zhong Yi was already exhausted.
“Go ahead.”
Zhong Yi breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, she could have some time alone.
Just as she was about to head to the guest room where she had slept the previous night, the man suddenly grabbed her waist. “Where do you think you’re going? Now that we’re married, of course you’ll sleep with me in the master bedroom.”
Jin Chen led Zhong Yi to his room.
The master bedroom was decorated in a stark black-and-white color scheme. Even the ornaments in the room followed a cold, minimalist aesthetic.
There was not a trace of human warmth.
Only the scent of money.
Detestable capitalist.
Zhong Yi silently grumbled in her heart. Jin Chen noticed her subtly competitive gaze, unsure what was going through her mind. However, he recalled the last time he visited her home—the decor in her room was quite cozy.
She probably wouldn’t like the decoration of his room, so he said, “If you don’t like it, you can change the style according to your own preferences.”
He was also looking forward to the little home they would decorate together.
“Will you reimburse the expenses?” Zhong Yi asked first, after all, his things emphasized quality. The meager salary she had saved wouldn’t even cover the cost of one of his decorative pieces.
Seeing her little money-grubbing expression, Jin Chen smiled silently.
It was the first time he realized she had this side to her.
But her love for money was quite endearing.
“Of course, I’ll reimburse you. It’s only natural for a husband to give his wife money. I’ll give you a card tomorrow—if you can spend it all, I’ll consider it my loss.”
Such an arrogant tone.
She liked it!
Her husband was handsome and rich!
At this moment, Zhong Yi felt that marrying Jin Chen might not be so bad after all. He was a good man!
He didn’t mind her background, nor was he unfaithful or promiscuous.
Finally, a glimmer of hope for this marriage ignited in her heart.
Zhong Yi glanced at the bathroom, then looked down at her clothes, her expression troubled. “I didn’t bring any pajamas.”
“I’ve already had someone prepare some clothes for you. They should arrive soon. If you’re tired, you can go straight to bed without changing.”
“No, I need to change.”
Zhong Yi wasn’t used to going to bed without changing her clothes.
“Then I’ll go take a shower first,” she said.
After Zhong Yi went to the bathroom to shower, the clothes arrived in less than ten minutes.
Pajamas, everyday outfits, including underwear—everything was there.
When Zhong Yi finished her shower and came out, she saw neatly arranged intimate wear and pajamas on the bed.
She put on the clothes and went out, only to see Lu Zhe in the living room reporting work to Jin Chen.
Seeing Zhong Yi emerge.
Lu Zhe remained unruffled, naturally switching his address. “Madam.”
“…”
Hearing this title for the first time, Zhong Yi felt goosebumps all over, though she hid it well and nodded to him. “Assistant Lu.”
Lu Zhe closed the file in his hand. “President Jin, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave.”
“Go ahead.”
After Lu Zhe left, Zhong Yi asked, “Did Lu Zhe bring the clothes?”
Jin Chen replied, “Yes.”
It was actually Lu Zhe who bought them!
Then her intimate wear…
She frowned, giving him a resentful glare, blaming him for not handling this matter properly.
After all, Lu Zhe was a man.
And they weren’t related.
Jin Chen sensed Zhong Yi’s displeasure and looked deeply at the pajamas she was wearing.
He was used to giving orders. Whenever he needed something, he would always delegate it to Lu Zhe. But seeing Zhong Yi’s embarrassed expression, he reflected deeply—these things really shouldn’t have been handled by Lu Zhe.
Thinking this, Jin Chen suddenly found the clothes Zhong Yi was wearing displeasing.
How could his wife wear clothes bought by another man? Even though it was his money, he suddenly felt unhappy.
Jin Chen pursed his lips, silently took her hand, and led her back to the bedroom. “This time, it was my oversight. From now on, I’ll personally buy your clothes.”
He said in a displeased tone, “Take off these clothes.”
Zhong Yi took a step back, tightly clutching her collar. “What will I wear if I take them off?”
“You don’t have to wear anything.”
It would look even better without clothes.
Jin Chen pulled Zhong Yi into his embrace, his large hand quickly beginning to undo the collar of her pajamas.
“No way!” Zhong Yi clutched tightly, refusing to let go. “I don’t have the habit of sleeping naked.”
“I have clothes. You can wear mine to sleep.” Jin Chen took one of his shirts from the walk-in closet. His clothes were large, and it would be more than enough for Zhong Yi to wear as a nightgown.