This was also the reason he had returned—he couldn’t even complete basic training.
Song Siyi reached out and took his hand. “Your leg will definitely heal.”
From the desolate expression on his face when he spoke of his leg injury, Song Siyi knew Xie Jingzhou didn’t want to leave the military.
Xie Jingzhou extended his arms and gently pulled Song Siyi into his embrace.
“Mm, I hope so.”
Xie Jingzhou lowered his head, breathing in the sweet scent of the girl in his arms, and his entire body began to grow restless.
Song Siyi was struggling with whether to ask about that matter.
Her body had already sensed the change in Xie Jingzhou’s physical state. What she had thought was useless was now pressed against her leg, burning with intensity.
She looked up at him in disbelief, instinctively blurting out, “Didn’t you get injured there?”
Xie Jingzhou lowered his gaze to look at her, his eyes inscrutable.
In a hoarse voice, he asked, “So you thought I couldn’t do it?”
Song Siyi cleared her throat lightly, her face flushing with embarrassment. Could she admit that was exactly what she had thought?
Xie Jingzhou said nothing more, simply flipping her over and pinning her beneath him.
He stared intently at her, his eyes filled with restraint and fervor. “Darling, it’s late. We should sleep.”
The next moment, the lights went out.
In the darkness, his slightly rough hands slowly wrapped around her waist, sending a shiver through Song Siyi’s entire body.
His hoarse voice echoed in the dark. “Why don’t you feel for yourself whether I’m injured or not?”
Before Song Siyi could think further, he led her into a novel and exhilarating experience.
The man leaned down to kiss her, and under his tender caresses, Song Siyi gradually melted away.
At first, he was somewhat inexperienced, but his passion was intense and fervent. Meeting his determined gaze, Song Siyi wrapped her arms around his neck and responded with equal ardor.
Emboldened by her response, the man grew wildly excited, nearly overwhelming Song Siyi.
Her consciousness gradually dissolved under the heat of the moment, until it faded entirely…
Raindrops kissed the heart of a flower, and the wind stirred the willow branches.
On the large bed in the room, faint sounds of varying depths and rhythms rose and fell… until the early hours of the morning, when they slowly subsided.
The next day, when Song Siyi groggily opened her eyes, the sky was already bright.
She quickly sat up. After all, as a new bride, sleeping in on the first day felt somewhat inappropriate.
When she looked to the side, Xie Jingzhou had already risen, and the disarray on the bed had been tidied up by him.
Recalling the previous night and noticing the marks on her body, Song Siyi couldn’t help but blush.
Rumors were truly misleading. Who on earth had said he couldn’t do it?
She felt as though her body was falling apart. Remembering how she had pleaded in vain the night before and had even fainted in the end, she cursed Xie Jingzhou inwardly.
Song Siyi got up to leave the bed, but as soon as she stood, her legs gave way, and she collapsed onto the blankets.
Song Siyi clicked her tongue in disbelief. This was even after her body had been enhanced by drinking Spirit Spring Water.
She summoned a small amount of Spirit Spring Water with her thoughts and drank it, finally feeling some relief.
She had been drinking Spirit Spring Water for the past few days, and the impurities in her body had long been expelled, so she didn’t have to worry about any unpleasant odors.
Just as she was about to get up, Xie Jingzhou pushed the door open and walked in.
Seeing Song Siyi awake, he quickly approached the bed and took her hand. “How are you feeling? Still uncomfortable?”
Song Siyi immediately pulled her hand back, instinctively saying, “I can’t take it anymore. No more!”
Xie Jingzhou chuckled softly at her words, leaning closer to ask deliberately, "Don't want what?"
Song Siyi's cheeks flushed slightly. She reached out to hit him, but in Xie Jingzhou's eyes, it was undoubtedly an act of coquetry.
Song Siyi changed the subject, "Why didn't you wake me up? It must be very late now."
"It's fine. Everyone else has gone to work. Only Third Sister and Xie Zhaozhao, along with the younger ones, are at home."
Song Siyi widened her eyes, "It's already this late!"
Xie Jingzhou held her hand, "It's alright. Our family isn't so strict with rules. Mom even told me not to disturb you and let you sleep a little longer."
Song Siyi felt somewhat embarrassed.
She pushed him away, "Move aside. I'm getting up."
Xie Jingzhou moved aside with an amused smile, casually handing her the clothes hanging on the rack.
Curiously, Xie Jingzhou asked, "Darling, how did you suddenly become so fair?"
Song Siyi's hand paused slightly. She knew he would notice, especially since she had washed everything off last night.
But she hadn't intended to hide it from him, knowing it was impossible anyway.
Song Siyi turned to look at him, "You know my situation in the Song family. I had to make myself look unkempt."
Xie Jingzhou's heart ached as he held her hand, "From now on, you have me."
Seeing his earnest attitude, Song Siyi nodded in agreement.
If Xie Jingzhou could protect her, that would be best. If not, she had the ability to stand on her own in this lifetime.
Xie Jingzhou didn't say much more. He spoke softly, "Get up. After breakfast, we'll go get our marriage certificate."
"Alright."
Song Siyi still covered her skin slightly before leaving the room.
Xie Zhaozhao and Xie Rongrong were in the courtyard at that moment. Seeing Song Siyi come out, they quickly approached.
Xie Rongrong discreetly glanced at Song Siyi. She hadn't taken a good look yesterday, but now, she thought this Fourth Sister-in-law was truly beautiful.
It had been two or three years since she last saw her after getting married.
"Sister-in-law, why not sleep a little longer? It's still early," Xie Rongrong said with a smile, her eyes teasingly glancing between the two.
Song Siyi also greeted her with a smile, "Third Sister."
"Yes!"
She responded cheerfully, trying to ease any discomfort by initiating conversation, "I don't come back to the village often since I live in the city. You should visit more often in the future."
She sighed, "Speaking of which, since you two are newlyweds, I should stay a few more days. But there's a lot going on at home. At least I got to see you before leaving."
"Third Sister, don't worry. When I go to the city, I'll definitely visit you. Just don't find me annoying."
"How could I? I'd be delighted."
Song Siyi discreetly observed Xie Rongrong. If there was anyone in the entire brigade who had married well, it was undoubtedly Xie Rongrong.
Her father-in-law was the director of a textile factory, her husband worked at a steel mill, and she herself worked in the logistics department of a hospital.
Now with a son and a daughter, her family was considered happy and prosperous.
But in her previous life, Xie Rongrong's fate had not been good. She passed away two years later, and at the time, it was only known that the brigade leader's family had brought her back.
No one knew why she died. Back then, Song Siyi's own life was already in turmoil, so she hadn't paid much attention to Xie Rongrong's affairs.
Looking at her now, Xie Rongrong's complexion was rosy, clearly reflecting the happiness of a contented family.
Xie Zhaozhao took her other arm, "Sister-in-law, I heard from my brother that you're going to get your marriage certificate. I'll go with you."
Xie Rongrong added, "Then let's all go together."
Xie Jingzhou: "…"
Xie Jingzhou watched as his older sister and younger sister each took one of his wife's arms.
When riding bicycles, Xie Zhaozhao even wanted Song Siyi to take her, but Xie Jingzhou flatly refused.
The back seat was his.
Xie Jingzhou grabbed her by the collar and tossed her onto the back seat of Xie Rongrong's bicycle.
Xie Zhaozhao pouted, "Fourth brother is so stingy."