When they returned to the villa, everyone was absent, causing Ruan Jiujiu to maintain a distance from Cheng Jun the whole time.
Ever since that night, Ruan Jiujiu felt uncomfortable whenever she saw Cheng Jun. She even thought about moving out to put some distance between them.
She had stashed away the giant diamond ring, as she couldn’t walk around with such a conspicuous piece of jewelry. Cheng Jun, on the other hand, remained calm. At night, he was like a beast, but during the day, he acted like a regular guy. In short, it was impossible to figure out how to handle this situation.
The wedding dress had been put away in the closet. Fortunately, the room had several large closets that allowed her to hang the wedding dress inside.
She opened the closet door and saw a white wedding dress hanging inside, which brought back memories of the sweet feeling when she wore it.
Ruan Jiujiu was momentarily lost in thought.
Had she really married Cheng Jun now?
Not in a mock wedding but in their actual wedding ceremony. It was quite amusing to think about it. The day the wedding convoy caused such a commotion, her colleagues at the company were discussing who this grand young lady from a prominent family could be.
They listed all the well-known wealthy families in the city but never thought the main character was sitting right in front of them.
Ruan Jiujiu sat calmly beside Cheng Jun, hiding her fame and fortune.
In the morning, when they commuted to work together, Ruan Jiujiu felt embarrassed because the love bites on her neck hadn’t faded yet. She discreetly moved further away from Cheng Jun.
She pretended to be engrossed in her phone and glanced at Cheng Jun from the corner of her eye.
Cheng Jun’s hair had returned to its usual slightly messy state, with a stray lock sticking up, making him appear somewhat dazed.
He was wearing a loose black sweatshirt, holding a phone in one hand, and looking incredibly nonchalant. Was he… reading a novel?
Ruan Jiujiu was shocked. Wasn’t that the reading interface for novels?
She vaguely glimpsed a few words, but before she could read them clearly, the phone screen suddenly went dark, and Cheng Jun revealed a somewhat mischievous face.
Ruan Jiujiu: “…”
Cheng Jun lazily asked, “What are you doing?”
Ruan Jiujiu quickly withdrew her head, keeping her distance from Cheng Jun. “Nothing, just browsing.”
“Oh.”
They fell back into a peaceful silence.
Cheng Jun leaned back, half-closed his eyes, and appeared to be resting.
Ruan Jiujiu continued absentmindedly playing with her phone. Her virtual friend Bai Long was eagerly asking her to play a game, but she declined, using the excuse of being busy with work.
Ruan Jiujiu was focused on typing when Cheng Jun suddenly asked, “Is your body still sore?”
“!”
Ruan Jiujiu was startled, causing her phone to clang to the floor.
She frantically bent down to retrieve her phone, but a long, slender arm reached under her legs, placing the phone on Ruan Jiujiu’s lap.
She looked up and saw Cheng Jun’s face magnified several times.
“Is your back still sore?” he asked.
“How could it be!”
Wasn’t he too close?
For a split second, an image of Cheng Jun lying on top of her flashed through Ruan Jiujiu’s mind, his face so close, breathing heavily and calling her name.
Her face turned beet red, and she quickly tilted her head backward.
With a thud, the back of Ruan Jiujiu’s head bumped into the car window, leaving her somewhat dazed. She stood there, stunned and motionless.
Cheng Jun: “Haha.”
Ruan Jiujiu: “…”
Did he dare to laugh at her like that?
Wasn’t it because he suddenly leaned over that she bumped into the window?
Faced with Ruan Jiujiu’s stern expression, Cheng Jun’s survival instincts instantly kicked in. He extended a hand, and in Ruan Jiujiu’s bewildered gaze, his large palm gently landed on her soft hair, giving it a light rub.
His hand was warm but strong, gently massaging the spot on Ruan Jiujiu’s head where she’d hit the window. He asked in a low voice, “Does it still hurt?”
His demeanor was akin to soothing a child, filled with patience and gentleness.
Ruan Jiujiu’s heart couldn’t help but race a bit, and she instinctively shook her head, honestly saying, “It doesn’t hurt anymore.”
“That’s good,” Cheng Jun breathed a sigh of relief. “You were already foolish enough to begin with.”
Ruan Jiujiu: “…”
The driver, an uncle in the front, silently lowered the partition, ensuring he wouldn’t witness a domestic dispute.
So, on their way to work that morning, the colleagues at Jia Cheng Company once again witnessed the usual scene – the elegant and aloof madam walking ahead with an expressionless face, while the boss followed silently, his hands in his pockets, looking somewhat dispirited, as if he’d just received a scolding from a Golden Retriever.
Whispers and murmurs began circulating through the company once more.
…The boss really seems to be henpecked!
Ruan Jiujiu returned to her office and continued her work for the day.
Mr. Meng came to her office for a stroll and playfully teased her, “So, newlywed, how about a honeymoon?”
“…Have you ever heard of cases where wives murder their husbands during honeymoons?”
“Ah? When did that happen? I haven’t seen it!”
Ruan Jiujiu turned on her computer and looked at him seriously, “For the sake of social harmony and not causing trouble for the police, I’ve decided to cut off the source of potential homicides and not go on a honeymoon. It’s my contribution to our marriage.”
Mr. Meng was first stunned, then burst into laughter.
“By the way, they’re having another tea gathering in a couple of days. Will you be joining?”
Ruan Jiujiu was surprised. “The same people as last time?”
“That’s right.”
“If I have time, I’ll go.”
“That’s great,” Mr. Meng said with a smile. “They really like you.”
Ruan Jiujiu smiled in response.
Mr. Meng always praised her directly or indirectly, treating her like his own daughter. He did it because he was afraid she hadn’t built up enough confidence and wanted to prevent her from feeling intimidated.
She was working hard to move forward.
After a busy half-day of work, Ruan Jiujiu took a moment to drink a cup of coffee leisurely.
Just then, her phone suddenly started beeping.
It was a message from Tu Nan.
Tu Nan: [Sister-in-law?]
Tu Nan: [Are you there, sister-in-law?]
Tu Nan: [Sister-in-law, I have something to tell you.]
Tu Nan: [If you don’t reply, I’m coming over!]
A series of “sister-in-law” messages left Ruan Jiujiu’s eyes feeling numb.
Usually, Tu Nan wouldn’t be so urgent without a good reason.
To ensure her peace and safety, Ruan Jiujiu decided to temporarily abandon her phone and take refuge elsewhere.
She put down her coffee cup and was about to make a run for it when her office door suddenly swung open, and a figure slipped inside.
It was none other than Tu Nan, looking quite the character.
Ruan Jiujiu asked, “What are you doing here? Why did you come to my office during work hours?”
Tu Nan approached Ruan Jiujiu with a shy smile, saying, “Sister-in-law, I’ve come to ask you for a favor.
Ruan Jiujiu: “I’m sorry, I’ve been quite busy lately. Maybe you should find someone else.”
Tu Nan approaching her definitely wasn’t a good sign!
Tu Nan playing the role of a devoted follower was definitely suspicious!
This was the harsh lesson that Ruan Jiujiu had learned.
Tu Nan, with a mournful expression, said, “Please reconsider, I’ve been helping you with wedding preparations. I’m making your dreams come true, can’t you fulfill one of mine?”
As he spoke, Tu Nan suddenly transformed into a drama king, clenching one hand into a fist and singing “Cheng Quan” with a mournful expression.
Ruan Jiujiu: “…Don’t tell me you’re my secretary. With that appearance of yours, I feel like smashing your dog head.”
If there was a competition for who was more sycophantic, Tu Nan would undoubtedly take the first place.
Tu Nan burst into tears, “Sister-in-law! Please, save me! It’s the first time I’ve ever encountered love in all my years, who could have imagined it would be so difficult!”
Ruan Jiujiu said, “Just spit it out, no need for dramatics.”
Tu Nan: “How about we have a weekend double date?”
Ruan Jiujiu: “???”
“If I ask her out alone, she won’t come. But if it’s your idea, she definitely won’t refuse.”
Tu Nan smirked, and his handsome face, coupled with his unserious expression, gave him a slightly punchable aura. “So, during our date, I hope you can help me out a bit, make it clear how much I like her, and highlight my heroic qualities.”
Ruan Jiujiu: “…”
She really wasn’t playing favorites, and she definitely wasn’t siding with Cheng Jun.
But… Tu Nan seemed to be overthinking things if he wanted Cheng Jun to help highlight his qualities.
In terms of being a “bootlicker,” Tu Nan was undoubtedly the winner. In other aspects, Cheng Jun, standing in place and revealing his otherworldly handsome face, could easily outshine any other male.
Ruan Jiujiu coughed and said, “Ahem, this doesn’t sound like a good idea. Maybe you should think of something else?”
Tu Nan was undeterred, waving his hand confidently. “Don’t worry, I’ve got the rest all planned out.”
Of course, Ruan Jiujiu hoped Tu Nan’s path to love would be smooth.
Seeing his confident demeanor, she couldn’t help but ask, “So, what have you planned so far? Tell me, and I’ll help you navigate it.”
Tu Nan looked around to make sure no one was nearby. Then, he lowered his voice and said, “Let me tell you, I got my hands on a magical book called ‘How to Pursue the Opposite Sex Quickly and Efficiently.'”
Inside, it mentioned that when a person is under extreme mental stress and there’s someone of the opposite sex nearby, due to increased heart rate, the brain can make erroneous judgments, making them think they like the other person. So, I decided to take my secretary to experience thrilling activities or visit a haunted house.”
Ruan Jiujiu fell into deep thought.
Strange, why did Tu Nan’s description of this situation seem familiar?
…
Afterward, Ruan Jiujiu temporarily put aside Tu Nan’s matter. It was supposed to be a double date for the four of them, but it all depended on Tu Nan’s fate.
At this moment, Ruan Jiujiu was curious to see her secretary’s reaction. If the secretary felt harassed or extremely disgusted, she would definitely intervene to stop Tu Nan.
Back home with Cheng Jun, they changed into casual clothes as usual. Ruan Jiujiu went to the kitchen to cook dinner.
With her back to the refrigerator, she heard the sound of Cheng Jun opening it, followed by his footsteps approaching. Ruan Jiujiu unconsciously tensed up, fearing he might do something inappropriate.
Fortunately, Ruan Jiujiu’s concerns were unfounded.
Cheng Jun had only come to grab a drink from the fridge.
Crack.
The lid of a Yakult bottle was opened, and Cheng Jun gulped down the entire bottle before lazily asking, “What’s for dinner tonight?”
Ruan Jiujiu replied, “Oh, it’s stewed meat soup.”
Cheng Jun’s gaze landed on the stew pot, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Ruan Jiujiu warned, “…No sneaking bites! The meat isn’t cooked yet!”
After dinner, Ruan Jiujiu was called by Bai Long to play games and soon forgot about Cheng Jun.
Bai Long was skilled at survival games, and Wei Tian was also quite good. Even a novice gamer like Ruan Jiujiu was brought into their gaming world.
Playing games like this was incredibly satisfying.
“Wow, we won a chicken dinner!”
Ruan Jiujiu held her phone, sitting on the couch, and cheered.
Cheng Jun, who had been preparing to sneakily embrace her, was startled by her sudden exclamation, freezing in place. “…”
Ruan Jiujiu was too engrossed in her game to notice his subtle movements. She continued to focus on the next game.
“We won again!”
“Wow, we’re on a winning streak!”
Ruan Jiujiu played for hours without taking a break. Even before getting ready to go to bed, she was in the bathroom, brushing her teeth while mumbling about winning another chicken dinner.
She lay in bed, still deeply engrossed in the game.
Chicken dinners, chicken dinners, chicken dinners.
Ruan Jiujiu’s attention was completely fixed on her phone screen, and she didn’t notice that there was someone or something lying next to her in bed.
Meanwhile, Cheng Jun, lying in another bed, stared at the ceiling. He had initially thought about snuggling up to Ruan Jiujiu in the same bed, but now he realized that his presence was entirely insignificant.
He suddenly felt that maybe it was time for a career change.
How many households had games disrupted?
At that moment, in the dark of the night, Ruan Jiujiu suddenly turned her head, her face flushed, and stared at him.
“Jun Jun…”
Cheng Jun’s eyes lit up.
Ruan Jiujiu said, “Want to play a game together?”
Cheng Jun: “…”
Rejected, Cheng Jun was completely unaffected. He continued playing games with her.
Quietly, he took out his phone, opened Ruan Jiujiu’s contact, and quietly changed her nickname…
“Yellow Weasel.”
Author has something to say: Ruan Jiujiu: Other people put sweet nicknames like “darling,” “baby,” “little fairy,” and “cutie” for their wives in their contacts. And me? “Yellow weasel”???
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