TMSCEW 111

When she woke up, it was already bright outside.

Ruan Jiujiu rubbed her sleepy eyes and couldn’t believe she had slept so long. She slowly opened her eyes and found Cheng Jun’s face right in front of her. His deep, black phoenix eyes were fixed on her, and she wondered how long he had been watching her. Ruan Jiujiu almost doubted if he had been asleep at all.

She curled up in his embrace, tilting her head back.

“When did you wake up?” she asked.

“Just now.”

That was a lie; he definitely hadn’t slept well.

Ruan Jiujiu knew that this was something that couldn’t be forced. Cheng Jun already had a lack of security, and she had disappeared for seven months out of nowhere. It would be strange if he could just relax.

Ruan Jiujiu asked softly, “Aren’t you even going to ask me where I’ve been?”

It was as if she had touched upon some unspeakable curse, and Cheng Jun quickly covered his ears in response.

The two of them locked eyes.

“I’m not listening.”

Ruan Jiujiu: …

Well, that saved her the trouble of explaining everything to Cheng Jun about what had happened.

After going through a separation, Cheng Jun became unusually clingy and well-behaved, never doing anything to annoy Ruan Jiujiu. It was strange how when Cheng Jun acted like a dog, he would make her furious, but when he didn’t, she would always worry about his mental state.

Ruan Jiujiu, who had returned from another world, focused her attention on Cheng Jun.

They held hands and went shopping together, took walks in the park together, and worked together in the kitchen. They slept together at night.

…It would be even better if Cheng Jun didn’t call her name when she went to the bathroom or took a shower.

Ruan Jiujiu was cooking in the kitchen, and Cheng Jun was assisting her by peeling several round potatoes. Ruan Jiujiu only heard the sound of peeling, which continued for a long time without stopping. She instinctively turned her head and saw Cheng Jun standing by the trash can, peeling a potato that was now only the size of a small apple, layer by layer.

Ruan Jiujiu asked, “What are you doing?”

Cheng Jun said, “For health.”

Ruan Jiujiu: …

Cheng Jun almost had to be chased out of the kitchen with a hammer.

She continued to cut the potatoes and put them into the pot. For some reason, she always felt a faint gaze behind her, making her uncomfortable. Ruan Jiujiu looked in the direction that made her uneasy and suddenly fell silent.

The boss of the prestigious Jiacheng Company.

He was sitting on the tiled floor, leaning against the refrigerator, his legs pulled close and his hands wrapped around them. The hood of his hoodie was now on his head, and the tightened drawstrings hung down long. The hood covered most of his face, leaving only a pair of eyes, which were quietly, somewhat gloomily, fixed on her.

Ruan Jiujiu asked, “…Why are you sitting on the floor?”

Cheng Jun said, “Did I make you angry?”

Ruan Jiujiu replied, “You’re overthinking it.”

She couldn’t help but laugh and feel helpless. She went to the fridge to get some ingredients, while Cheng Jun sat on the floor, raising one hand to help her pull open the fridge door, still silently watching her.

Ruan Jiujiu took out some green vegetables and saw a box of cherry tomatoes, so she took them out as well.

Cheng Jun’s eyes shifted to the cherry tomatoes, and he opened his mouth, saying, “Ah.”

They stared at each other.

“…”

“…”

Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t help but give in. She took one of the cherry tomatoes and wiped it off, then handed it to Cheng Jun without washing it. Cheng Jun didn’t mind whether the tomato was clean or not and enjoyed the sweet taste of tomato juice between his lips and teeth.

The two of them ate their meal quietly. To help Cheng Jun get the nutrition he needed, Ruan Jiujiu kept serving him meat and ended up stuffing him to the brim, which was a rare moment.

Cheng Jun, with his mouth full, mumbled, “Do you want to go on a trip for the Chinese New Year?”

Ruan Jiujiu replied, “Oh, a trip? There’s nowhere in particular I want to go.” In fact, staying at home would be just fine.

“Well, let’s stay at home this year.”

“Okay.”

In the evening, after taking a shower, Ruan Jiujiu was blow-drying her hair when Cheng Jun volunteered to take the hairdryer and help her. Whether it was an illusion or not, Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t help but feel like she smelled something burning. She sniffed suspiciously and said, “Is my hair burnt?”

Cheng Jun quietly tucked a small strand of hair away.

“No, it’s not.”

He finished blow-drying her hair and applied hair conditioner for her. Despite his slightly rough technique, his touch was gentle, and Ruan Jiujiu found herself squinting her eyes slightly without realizing it. The sensation of her hair being massaged was very comfortable, making her feel drowsy. She yawned.

Cheng Jun cleaned his hands, then wrapped his arms around her soft waist from behind, resting his chin on her neck.

His warm breath brushed against her soft skin, causing Ruan Jiujiu to shiver involuntarily.

“Cheng Jun…”

“Hmm?”

His hand gently stroked her abdomen, tentatively unbuttoning her shirt. He turned his face and placed his lips on her slender neck, leaving a trail of kisses. Ruan Jiujiu’s body tensed, and she unconsciously grasped his wrist, her cheeks blushing.

Cheng Jun held her tightly and kissed the corner of her lips.

Ruan Jiujiu’s laughter was brought on by his actions, and the sensation of her skin being touched made her feel ticklish. She couldn’t help but giggle and tried to squirm or break free from Cheng Jun’s embrace. She rubbed against him a few times but heard Cheng Jun let out a low, breathy sigh.

Buried beneath the soft sheets, Ruan Jiujiu was kissed by Cheng Jun, and she became somewhat drowsy. She just knew to hold onto his shoulders and let them get closer.

He held the back of her head and kissed deeply, causing Ruan Jiujiu to tilt her head back.

“Cheng Jun… Cheng Jun…”

She murmured his name over and over.

At first, Cheng Jun’s kisses were gentle, as if he were handling a fragile treasure, every kiss was delicate, as if afraid to startle her. Gradually, his actions became more intense, making Ruan Jiujiu start to feel a bit anxious. The more she called his name, the more uncontrollable Cheng Jun’s marks became on every inch of her skin.

He bit her lip, making Ruan Jiujiu involuntarily cry out in pain, which was then swallowed by his kiss.

Ruan Jiujiu was like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, her fair skin exposed to the room’s slightly cool temperature. She instinctively curled up in Cheng Jun’s embrace, a bit afraid of the cold. Her body was pressed against his, and a rosy blush spread across her exposed skin.

He was about to take the final step.

Suddenly.

Cheng Jun fell silent.

His cheeks were buried in her neck, unmoving, calming his own breath.

Ruan Jiujiu lay limp on the bed, her pretty face flushed, and waited for Cheng Jun to continue for a while. She gradually regained her senses and blinked confusedly, “Cheng Jun?”

Cheng Jun actually let her go like this, sat up, his face expressionless, his eyes still filled with the desire from earlier. He picked up his clothes and put them on, with an attitude that seemed like he was calling for a timeout, leaving Ruan Jiujiu stunned.

Ruan Jiujiu started to think, what went wrong exactly?

It couldn’t be that she was no longer attractive to Cheng Jun!

A highly possible reason suddenly floated into Ruan Jiujiu’s mind.

Her small face turned pale, and she asked tremblingly, “Could it be… could it be that you can’t… perform anymore?”

Thinking about it, it made sense. Not seeing her for such a long time, coupled with a gloomy mood and various other issues, it was only natural that it would have this kind of effect.

Ruan Jiujiu considered her complex feelings for a few seconds and felt that even if Cheng Jun couldn’t perform, she still loved him. She wouldn’t leave him because of this.

Cheng Jun: …

His movements of putting on clothes paused, and he gazed at Ruan Jiujiu deeply, “It’s because there were no precautions, I’ll go downstairs to buy some.”

Ruan Jiujiu: “Oh.”

Sorry, I misunderstood.

It would be a bit of a mood-killer to cool down and go downstairs at a time like this. Ruan Jiujiu covered her body with the blanket, hesitated, and blushed as she made a suggestion, “Actually… we don’t need precautions, right?”

Cheng Jun’s expression was firm, “No, we must use precautions.”

His expression was so determined that it seemed as if passing tonight without precautions would result in Ruan Jiujiu getting pregnant, giving birth to a child, and then disappearing, leaving him and the child to fend for themselves, living a lonely and difficult life, relying on memories. Ruan Jiujiu knew that Cheng Jun was still thinking about those mythical stories, and she couldn’t explain it, so she could only watch Cheng Jun leave to find a pharmacy.

Cheng Jun returned quickly, and Ruan Jiujiu almost thought he had run back.

When he returned, he was carrying two large bags filled to the brim, making for a spectacular scene.

Ruan Jiujiu: “…Why did you buy so much?”

Cheng Jun replied seriously and slowly, “It’s not too much.”

If he hadn’t run out, he might have bought even more.

Cheng Jun spent the night showing Ruan Jiujiu that he not only “could,” but he was also quite capable.

Ruan Jiujiu was sobbing and begging for mercy until the very end, her throat almost hoarse, but she couldn’t make this scoundrel stop. Instead, he became even more passionate, thoroughly exhausting her. She didn’t even know when she fell asleep.

As a result, the next day, Ruan Jiujiu couldn’t get out of bed until almost noon. Her whole body felt as if it had been run over by a truck, and she was sore everywhere. She angrily pounded Cheng Jun, who was still asleep, and he didn’t even react. He even bent down to kiss her lips, looking like he wanted to continue, but Ruan Jiujiu quickly stopped him.

She didn’t want to embarrass herself by lying in bed for several days.

Ruan Jiujiu lay in bed and suddenly remembered Cheng Jun’s resolute stance last night. Unable to hold back, she asked, “What if I get pregnant? Would you want me to have an abortion?”

Cheng Jun was playing with her hair, and when he heard her question, he fell silent for a moment before saying in a gentle tone, “If you want to keep it, then keep it.”

“And then?”

“Take good care of your pregnancy. Your health is the most important.”

“And then?”

“Childbirth will definitely be strenuous, so you need to replenish your nutrition.”

“And then? What about after the child is born?”

Cheng Jun stopped playing with her hair. He looked at her calmly, as if discussing an ordinary matter.

“And then, find a good family for the child.”

Ruan Jiujiu: ???

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Author’s note: Ruan Jiujiu: Find a good family???

There won’t be a second update today, sorry! The big finale will be tomorrow, and it will be updated earlier!

 

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