The Mysterious Life of Xiao Xiao!

  Shan Shan is still young after all, and Yang Suluan also thinks it's a bit early to let her fulfill her duties as a wife now. "Forget it, there's always tomorrow, and there will be plenty of opportunities in the future!"

  "Mom, is this... not quite right?" Ye Shanshan started to fill in the blanks with a bunch of nonsense again. After all, men's physical structures are different, and every time he's like this, he must be very uncomfortable, right?

  "How to say, if he really likes you, he will definitely wait until you are fully prepared before making a move. But... since you have already acknowledged him, it's only a matter of time before you become his, so what's the difference between giving in now and waiting until you're fully prepared?" It seems that Yang Sulan has really come to terms with it, otherwise she wouldn't be taking the initiative to plan for her son-in-law's well-being.

  "Uh, what's meant by 'he's the one for her'? It sounds like my husband married her just to get her body... "That... let's just go with the flow." Ye Shanshan awkwardly cleared her throat and abruptly changed the subject, "The day after tomorrow evening we're going back to our old house for dinner, you should come too."

  "This matter your mother-in-law has already told me, Beichen will leave on Friday night, it's like seeing him off." As soon as she thought that her son-in-law would be leaving again in a few days, Yang Sulan's mood became somewhat heavy. Living apart in two places, with little time together and much time apart, when will this kind of life come to an end?

  Her mother's voice suddenly became low, and this detail was also captured by Ye Shanshan. "Mom, don't worry about me, I'm already an adult, I know how to take care of myself. And, my father-in-law and mother-in-law are very good to me. As soon as they heard that I was learning to drive, they immediately went to the car dealership and booked a car for me. To be honest, I was a bit surprised."

  "Fool, how can you have such thoughts? You married into the Gu family and are considered half a daughter of the Gu family. It's only natural that they treat you well. Put yourself in their shoes, all parents have the same feelings. In this day and age, it's not easy to find a daughter-in-law as obedient and sensible as Shanshan. If her in-laws didn't treasure her, that would be strange."

  "They have two daughters, the elder one is a teacher, met her last time, she's quite nice, but married far away, it's not easy to come back; there's also a younger daughter in the army, already promoted to lieutenant colonel, very busy, heard that she only comes back home once a year, no chance to see her for now." Ye Shanshan never thought of replacing the two Miss Gu in her grandparents' hearts.

  "So, it seems that your grandparents are quite pitiful too, with their children not by their side. From now on, they'll be relying on you to take care of them." Although she would soon be separated from Shanshan again, Yang Sulan had another family, a husband and child. Compared to her relatives, she was considered lucky. Speaking of children, Yang Sulan suddenly remembered something she had never told Shanshan before, "Shanshan, did Mom ever tell you... that you have a little brother?"

  "Little brother? Where is he?" Ye Shanshan's classmate started stuttering again.

  "In France, I gave birth to a child with my current husband, who is only three years old this year." Yang Suxuan has already entered her thirties, but she has such a young son, and it's a bit embarrassing to say so.

  Uh... three years old? Ye Shanshan was a bit shocked, nearly seven-year-old Xiaoxiao called her "mommy", and a three-year-old kid actually wanted to call her "sister", this world had really gone completely crazy.

  "How long is the winter vacation for universities?" Yang Sulan had already completely given up on helping Shan Shan with her overseas studies, but not going abroad didn't mean she couldn't take her out to see the world. Young people should broaden their horizons as much as possible.

  "The specific time hasn't been set yet, it should be around a month or so." Ye Shanshan had never had a winter break in college and could only wildly guess based on her imagination.

  If you just go on vacation, a month is more than enough. Yang Sulan was in a hurry to make arrangements: "You take some time off to get a passport, and during the winter break, bring Xiao Xiao with you to France, I'll take you guys out to play."

  "Going abroad?" This was something that Ye Shanshan had never thought of, she alone took Xiaoxiao on a long-haul flight, would her grandparents be at ease?

  "Leave the visa and round-trip ticket to me, you don't have to worry about anything." Yang Sulan's face was full of expectation, it seemed that she had no choice but to take charge of this matter.

  "It's such a big deal to go abroad, I'd better discuss it with my family first before giving you an answer. Besides, the winter break is still early." To be honest, Ye Shanshan was actually tempted. On one hand, she wanted to take advantage of the holiday to spend more time with her mother and also visit her brother in France whom she had never met; on the other hand, she also wanted to broaden her horizons and gain some experience. However, as for what her husband and his parents thought about it, she had no idea, so she couldn't give a definite answer for the time being.

  Yang Sulan wasn't worried about this at all. "Don't worry, they're all reasonable and understanding people. I'll talk to them myself later, and they'll agree."

  "I'll go and tell them." Ye Shanshan didn't think this matter would be too difficult, no need to trouble her mother, she could solve it herself.

  The mother and daughter chatted for nearly an hour in the rest area of the botanical garden. Shanshan still had class in the afternoon, and Yang Sulan needed to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination and dressing change. The pleasant chat could only end here. "After I finish changing my dressing at the hospital, I plan to go to the mall to buy some decent gifts for Xiaoxiao; if time permits, I can also stop by the supermarket to buy some groceries, and tonight I'll cook dinner and give you a break."

  "Mom had already made arrangements, and Ye Shanshan couldn't bear to disappoint her either. 'Okay, but don't overexert yourself, have Beichen pick you up after shopping. If you're feeling tired, we can do it when I get back.'"

  "Don't worry about buying groceries and cooking, I've got it covered." Yang Sulan smiled and waved goodbye to her daughter, while secretly sighing in her heart: I couldn't take you with me all the time to take care of you, this is all I can do for you.

  Although every weekend when staying at Gu's house for two days, there were also people who specially prepared meals, but in this new home, Ye Shanshan still enjoyed the comfort of having food to eat as soon as she returned home for the first time.

  She didn't expect her mother to have lived in France for so many years, and yet her cooking skills hadn't regressed at all. Moreover, the dishes she made tonight were all her favorites.

  Even Xiao Xiao noticed this, "There's braised pork ribs in a sweet and sour sauce and roasted chicken wings that Mommy loves to eat."

  "There's also Mousse cake, which is XiaoXiao's favorite. After reviewing the spoils that her mom brought back, Ye Shanshan was actually a bit unhappy. She knew that her mom was eager to make XiaoXiao happy, but did she have to buy so much? It wasn't easy for her to get rid of the little devil's bad habits, and now with all these sweets suddenly appearing at home, the gluttonous monster in XiaoXiao's belly would probably be acting up again."

  "Wow, so many." Just look at this reaction, as if they wouldn't even eat dinner, and just hug the cake instead.

  Ye Shanshan hastily pulled her away, with a serious face instructing: "Still the old rules, only one piece can be eaten per day."

  "But... if the cake is left out for too long, it won't be fresh and the taste will be greatly discounted." Listen to this reason, isn't it quite convincing?

  "It's okay, let go and eat, after finishing eating, grandma will buy more for you." Look, when someone plays the bad guy, there is always someone who plays the good guy.

  "Mom, you can't spoil her like this! Kids shouldn't eat too much sweets. If she finishes the cake, she won't want to eat dinner."

  "Look at you getting all worked up, it's just a few pieces of cake! I can't always be by her side spoiling her, occasionally indulging her is fine." Yang Sulan was only thinking about coaxing Xiao Xiao into laughing and being happy, too lazy to reason with her daughter, so she simply pulled Xiao Xiao aside and personally handed her the cake. "This store's mousse has the most authentic flavor, not sweet or greasy, it's refreshing to eat."

  "Thank you, Grandma." There's no way around it, Little Si Tian is just helpless against mousse cake. Even if there's a risk of being scolded by Mom, she'll eat it first and talk about it later.

  Having no choice, Ye Shanshan could only seek help from her husband, "You also say something to her!"

  "Let her go, occasionally, it's nothing." Gu Bei Chen thought he hadn't fully gained the approval of his mother-in-law, so he could only "harbor evil intentions" and oppose his wife.

  "You... are really infuriating! With one against three, Ye Shanshan could only helplessly accept the fact of complete defeat."

  "Mommy don't be angry, I'll leave two pieces for you." Cunning and clever, he didn't forget to flatter at the critical moment.

  "You'd better keep it for yourself and eat it, after you finish eating, you'll become a little fatty, don't think I'll hug you again." Ye Shanshan gave the little devil a helpless look, ignored the three people who were breathing out of one nostril, and went to set the table.

  Today's dinner atmosphere is much warmer and more harmonious than yesterday, Little Princess has a dedicated servant, all sorts of pampering. The unpleasantness that happened last night was probably thrown out of her mind long ago.

  Ye Shanshan was still a bit angry, but when she saw Xiaoxiao and her mom getting along so well, she didn't bother to hold it against them anymore. It's just two pieces of cake, eat it and be done with it. Anyway, her mom isn't always around, she can teach her slowly later on.

  After dinner, Ye Shanshan and Gu Beichen were cleaning up the bowls and chopsticks in the kitchen, while their eyes were fixed on their grandmother's little ghostly spirit pulling her to see her homework.

  Yang Sulan took this opportunity to talk to Xiaoyao, "Xiaoxiao, about last night's matter, Grandma wants to apologize to you first."

  "I had forgotten, how did grandma still remember?" Xiaoxiao smiled, although she was thoughtful, but after all, she was still a child, and she wouldn't keep things in her heart for a long time like adults do.

  Children don't remember things, but adults are different, especially when it comes to children. "Xiao Xiao cried so hard yesterday that her eyes were red, and Grandma felt very guilty. She didn't sleep well last night, thinking about this all the time."

  She smiled shyly, looked down and scratched her neck, "Mommy always tells me that a child who cries easily is not a good child, but... whenever I think of Mommy working hard to take care of me every day and can't do what she wants to do, tears just fall down without my realizing it."

  "Foolish child, you accompany her every day, it's already the best reward for her. Don't have such thoughts again in the future, okay?" A child not yet seven years old could actually have such thoughts, it's truly rare. Yang Sulan sincerely felt that being able to meet this child was also a blessing for Shanshan.

  Xiao Xiao suddenly fell silent for a moment, her fingers entwined with the hem of her clothes, hesitating for a while before speaking in a timid tone, "Grandma... are you planning to take Mommy to France?"

  Yang Sulan didn't expect XiaoXiao to suddenly ask this, "Who told you about this?"

  "Is it true?" The little girl was anxious to know the answer and didn't even bother to respond to her grandmother's question.

  "She will always be your mommy, no one can take her away from you." Looking at the little girl's tense and anxious expression, Yang Sulan was extremely glad that she had made the decision to give up.

  Mom didn't leave, Xiaoyu's heart still had a big stone that hadn't fallen yet. "Is... it because of me and Dad that Mom didn't go abroad with you?"

  "No." Yang Sulan's answer was not very decisive, after all, she still had a little guilt. However, these were no longer important, "She thinks this place is more suitable for her development, the environment and cultural atmosphere of Western countries are quite different from here, and she's afraid she can't adapt."

  "Mummy is so hardworking, she can be successful anywhere." Only then did Xiaoxiao finally feel at ease, and the words that came out of her mouth became more and more like those of a grown-up. Hehe, it's true that children brought up by Gu Jia are different.

  "That's right." Yang Suolan smiled in approval and continued, "I told your mom at noon that when you're on winter break, she'll take you to France together, and Grandma will treat you."

  Jumped up with excitement, "Really?"

  "Just wait for your dad and grandparents to nod." This important premise cannot be forgotten.

  After hearing this sentence, Xiao's enthusiasm obviously diminished a lot. The winter vacation coincided with the Spring Festival, and both Auntie and Dad would be back. Grandpa and Grandma definitely wouldn't agree.

  As she thought about it, Xiaoyao's heart began to knot: going abroad must be very fun, but spending the holiday with her family is also very important.

  But don't worry, even if we can't go this time, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. "Grandpa and grandma will definitely consider dad's vacation schedule, and if not, we can go next summer too, since summer break is two months long."

  Haha, now that you mention it, Yang Sulan was reminded that if Beichen comes back for the New Year, Song Song will definitely not be able to leave. Her plan to spend the New Year with Song Song might have to be abandoned. However, there's still over a month before winter break, and no one knows what will happen during this time. Worrying about things that can't be controlled is useless, so it's better to just wait patiently.

  It just so happens that Ye Shanshan and Gu Beichen were also talking about this, "Mom told me at noon that she wants me to take Xiaoxiao to France for winter break."

  His mother-in-law made this proposal, and Gu Bei Chen didn't find it unexpected, "Has it been decided?"

  "No, I'm discussing it with you, and I also need to tell your parents." Ye Shanshan still looked like a cautious little daughter-in-law.

  Gu Beichen furrowed his brow unintentionally and hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I may not be able to take time off during the Spring Festival this year."

  Ye Shanshan hastily put down the bowl in her hand and turned around to face him, "You're not coming back to spend the New Year with us?"

  "I'm saying it's possible, but I haven't made a final decision yet." Although he said so with his mouth, Gu Beichen was very clear in his heart that the probability of this happening should be over 80%.

  "That... if it's true, won't we be unable to see each other for a long time?" Ye Shanshan suddenly lowered her head and muttered in her heart: I hate it, can't even go home during the holidays!

  Of course, she would complain not because he couldn't come back to accompany her, but worried that he was alone in the army, lonely and had no one to accompany him.

  Gu Bei Chen didn't make a sound, he couldn't confirm anything and didn't know how to answer. If he said something too absolute, she would be disappointed; if he gave her hope, he was afraid that when the hope fell through, she would be even more heartbroken.

  Ye Shanshan didn't plan to ask further, silently turned around and continued washing dishes. However, because of this unexpected news, the bold idea that had been hidden in her heart began to stir again.

  Mom was right, she would be his sooner or later, anyway it's inevitable, might as well...

  Although it's still embarrassing, everything has a first time. Once you've crossed that threshold, you'll gradually get used to it afterwards.

  "Don't mention this to Mom and Dad for now, I'll tell them personally once it's confirmed." Gu Bei Chen carefully moved closer, his voice extremely low. Although he had been in the army for over a decade, no matter how busy he was, he always tried to take time off during Chinese New Year to return home. Next year's Spring Festival would be the first one after his marriage, but this tradition might be broken, and his parents must be feeling terrible about it.

  "Got it." Ye Shanshan's tone was light and somewhat absent-minded.

  Then there was another three-minute silence, the kitchen counter had been wiped clean, but Ye Shanshan continued to mechanically repeat the same action.

  "I'll find a way, I'll come back to be with you." This is the only promise Gu Bei Chen can make under current circumstances.

  If Xiaoxiao heard this, she would definitely pout and say 'Can't you come up with something fresher than "do your best" every time?'

  "If it's really not possible, then don't force it. Work is important, you're always on vacation, the higher-ups won't be happy about it." This is also an unavoidable thing, who made you marry a high-ranking military officer?

  Gu Beichen nodded in relief, "Now busy for a while is to prepare for the job transfer, the more you do, the shorter the time it takes for the job transfer application to be approved, you can endure for a little longer."

  "You don't need to explain so much to me, I understand." Everything you do is to get back to me and Xiao Xiao as soon as possible, so that our family doesn't have to suffer the torture of being apart anymore. How could I not understand?

  "Now that everyone understands, don't look so worried. If Xiao Xiao sees you like this, she'll start thinking nonsense again." Shanshan was reasonable and easy to talk to, but the little devil was not so easily placated. Whenever she wasn't happy, she would launch a tearful attack, and would often ignore people, leaving even the battle-hardened Gu Bei Chen unable to cope.

  "The little devil had three pieces of mousse cake tonight and is now extremely happy, who has the time to care about me." Ye Shanshan, who 'bore a grudge', was still unhappy about her husband's 'betrayal'.

  Gu Beichen helplessly rubbed his temples, "Still angry about this?"

  Ye Shanshan deliberately raised an eyebrow and coolly snorted, "Whose fault is it that you're not standing on my side?"

  "The cake was bought by my mother-in-law, and I couldn't make it too obvious that it wasn't." Gu Bei Chen smiled helplessly to excuse himself.

  Ye Shanshan also knew that he didn't intentionally betray her, he was so tense, after all, still too concerned about his mother's opinion. "Don't be too nervous, mom has completely accepted you. At noon she told me... to hand me over to you, she is very reassured."

  His mother-in-law's attitude towards him was all too obvious to Bei Chen, who had already sensed it in his heart, "You must have said a lot of good things about me in front of her."

  "She doesn't need me to tell her, she has eyes and can see for herself." The calm tone couldn't hide the smugness and sweetness.

  "You won't give me back what I gave you last night..."

  "Don't say it!" Ye Shanshan had already guessed what he was going to say, and she decisively stretched out her hand to cover his mouth. "I'm not that stupid!"

  Her small hand gently touched her lips, Gu Bei Chen's heart was racing, he opened his mouth and lightly touched hers, scaring Ye Shuang Shuang so much that she lost her composure and shrieked, "You... you're a dog person?!"

  Gu Bei Chen rarely didn't behave himself, mischievously teasing her, "You're a wolf!"

  "I'm done with you!" Ye Shanshan angrily glared at him and quickly turned around to leave. But in her mind, she couldn't help but recall what her mom said at noon: "Even if you say it's okay on the surface, deep down you still care."

  It seems that's really what happened from his performance just now. Wolf changing into something, isn't it a euphemism for... Does he want to eat people?

  Eat a lot, play crazy, laugh and get sleepy earlier than usual. Just after 9 o'clock, they start yawning. Ye Shanshan takes her to take a bath, and Yang Sulan also plans to go back.

  Gu Beichen went back to his room to get the car keys, planning to send his mother-in-law home, but was politely declined by her. "No need to send me off. It's very convenient to hail a taxi at the entrance of the community, you should stay home and spend more time with Shanshan instead." Gu Beichen only had three days left in his vacation, yet Yang Sulan still hoped he would use that time to accompany Shanshan more.

  Her mother-in-law said as she packed her bags and walked towards the door, Gu Bei Chen couldn't insist anymore, could only send her to the door, "Be careful then."

  Yang Sulan smiled and waved her hand, "It's okay, go in quickly."

  After serving the little princess to bathe and sleep, Ye Shanshan also took the opportunity to wash herself. However, this time she was clever and washed her intimate underwear clean and hung it up in time, not giving a certain person the chance to 'mess around'.

  Looking at his little wife carrying a clothes rack and rushing to the small balcony, Gu Bei Chen couldn't help but complain, "You're born to be a hard worker, someone serves you but you're not happy, you have to do it yourself."

  Ye Shanshan pretended not to hear and said, "I'll go back to my room first. The clothes in the washing machine haven't started washing yet. You can operate it after you finish your bath."

  It turns out that she knows how to instruct him now. Previously, Gu Bei Chen didn't think there was a generation gap between her and Shan Shan, but now she deeply feels it. She really doesn't know what's going on in that little brain of hers. Aren't they just washing clothes? Machine wash is okay, but hand wash isn't allowed?

  Gu Beichen quickly finished his bath and snuck back into the room while the washing machine was working hard, only to find his wife lying on her back staring blankly at the ceiling. "Why are you in bed so early?"

  "I'm thinking about something." Ye Shanshan closed her eyes with a guilty conscience, and the mosquito hummed back in response.

  Gu Beichen approached quietly and lay down beside her, "What are you thinking about?"

  "Just thinking about something." Cough cough, what a perfunctory answer.

  Actually, Ye Shanshan was thinking about tomorrow morning's classes. The first class is Design Fundamentals, a very important professional course with a strict teacher; the second class is Professor Zheng's class, which also cannot be taken lightly.

  Considering everything, tonight isn't the best time for that. Hmm, stop thinking about those impure things and go to sleep early instead.

  Gu Bei Chen's curiosity was completely mobilized, and he forcibly turned her face away, forcing her to make eye contact with him. "What are you thinking about that your face is all red?"

  "It's just... I was thinking about you helping me wash my underwear last night." The scorching deep affection in his eyes was too hot, Ye Shanshan had nowhere to hide and could only casually come up with a lie to deceive him.

  This nonsense was definitely not enough to fool Gu Bei Chen, but for a moment he couldn't guess what she was thinking, so he used some practical actions to force her to show her true colors. "This little mouth is getting more and more disobedient, actually telling lies!"

  "I... I don't have... uh..."

  It's always like this, no warning at all, and then it suddenly pounces on you.

  This kind of kiss had been going on for many times, and Ye Shanshan had also gradually gotten used to it. But... why did he start stretching his hands randomly?

  "Stop!" Ye Shanshan pushed him away decisively, her face flushed red as she panted, and only after a while did she open her mouth to say in a low voice, "Tomorrow... tomorrow morning's class is very important."

  "So?" Gu Bei Chen didn't react for a moment.

  How annoying! Can't you guess yourself? Why must you keep asking until the end? "I'm going to sleep, go check if the clothes are washed yet."

  "No, you must be hiding something from me." Gu Bei Chen thought about it more and felt that something was off, staring blankly at the ceiling with a red face; it was just a probing intimacy, but her reaction was unusually sensitive.

  Could it be that her so-called heart's desire is actually him... that thing?

  Ye Shanshan suddenly became unreasonable and pulled over the quilt to cover her head, "I'm really sleepy, can you not disturb me?"

  The more she acted coquettishly, the more determined Gu Bei Chen became in his conjecture. What a lovely foolish woman, wanting to devote herself but lacking the courage.

  But since she had this idea, does it mean that she is no longer so afraid?

  Heh, little silly girl must be thinking about the Spring Festival holiday, wondering if he really can't come back for New Year's, and when they'll meet again next time, she's anxious too.

  Gu Bei Chen secretly rejoiced in his heart, pulled open the quilt, and lightly kissed her forehead. "Alright, sleep peacefully, I won't disturb you."

  You're not ready, I won't touch you. We have a long life ahead of us, and we'll spend the rest of our lives together, I'm in no hurry.

  Hearing him leave, Ye Shanshan could finally roll around and wail on the big bed without any restraint. Ahhh... How embarrassing to death, she actually told him 'I'm thinking about something important, tomorrow's class is very important' and other stupid things, he must have guessed it!

  Forget it, guess what you want to guess. Anyway, I'll do my best and pretend to be stupid till the end. After preparing everything important tomorrow, I'll think about it again. Thursday morning's class is the easiest, and at night... being a bit tired shouldn't be a big deal.

  Thinking so, Ye Shanshan's mood quickly returned to calmness. When Gu Beichen hung up his clothes and came back, she had already entered a peaceful sleep, with a faint smile at the corner of her mouth.

  "You little fool, what good dream are you having again, smiling so sweetly." Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Gu Bei Chen couldn't bear to lie beside her. Afraid that a slight movement would disturb her beautiful dream.

  Hehe, does this even need to be asked? I must have dreamed of you.

  Ye Shanshan's strange mood continued into the second day, and Gu Beichen also had his own thoughts, but he didn't deliberately ask about it.

  However, if she were discovered by someone as curious as Ning Xiaojie, it wouldn't be easy to get away unscathed.

  It's all because Ye Shanshan was too careless, eavesdropping on senior students discussing private topics, and was caught red-handed by Ning Xiaojie. "Ye Shanshan, you've become corrupted!"

  "What?" Caught on the spot, Ye Shanshan still wanted to pretend to be stupid and fool around.

  "What's wrong with you? The senior sisters are discussing Tao-tao, and you sneak up to eavesdrop?" Cough cough, Ning Dajie is still as straightforward as ever.

  Ye Shanshan was choked and couldn't catch her breath, almost choking. This damned girl, what's the big deal about eavesdropping? She just happened to pass by and overheard a couple of sentences, that's all.

  Ning Da Xiaojie got stuck on him and couldn't shake her off, Ye Shanshan didn't plan to get entangled with her anymore, he lowered his head and rushed forward.

  "Hey, don't go!" This young lady can neither be provoked nor hidden from, "Tell me, why are you suddenly interested in this matter?"

  Zi Yan was like a piece of adhesive plaster, sticking tightly to Ye Shuangshuang, who had nowhere to hide and could only impatiently humor her, "What am I interested in?"

  "Stop pretending to be ignorant with me! However, shouldn't these things be what your family's Gu Bei Chen worries about? What are you doing getting involved in the excitement?" Ning Zi Yan had the three big words "Gossiping Woman" written on her forehead, and if she couldn't dig up some interesting news, she wouldn't let Song Song off.

  "What's all this fuss about? I have no idea what you're talking about!" Ye Shanshan was so anxious she wanted to bang her head against the wall, really unlucky to have a gossip-loving best friend like that.

  "It's just about buying condoms." Cough, if we're talking about being outspoken and straightforward, Ning Da Xiaojie is second to none, probably no one dares to claim the first place.

  "You..." Ye Shanshan's face instantly turned bright red, and now even hitting the wall wouldn't help, if there was a seam in the ground, she would definitely dive into it without hesitation.

  Ning Ziyan was quite considerate, specially pulling Shanshan to a secluded spot, speaking in a soft and gentle tone, "I say, Mrs. Gu, you've been married for so long, how can you still be so easily embarrassed?"

  "This... is a matter of personality, and has nothing to do with how long we've been married." Ye Shanshan turned her face away, feeling awkward and uncomfortable.

  "Haha......" Ning Ziyu suddenly let out a soft laugh without warning, although she had restrained herself by covering her mouth with her hand, it wasn't hard to guess how wicked her expression was at that moment.

  Ye Shanshan was driven crazy by her intermittent epilepsy, "What's wrong with you, being so startled and frightened?"

  "I'm afraid no one would have thought that the first to get together in our class is actually the seemingly most innocent you!" Although there was no conclusive evidence, Ning Ziyan was 100% certain that Shanshan and Gu Beichen were already a de facto couple.

  "What's with the 'looks most innocent'? I...I'm already very innocent, okay!" How despicable, bringing up ** like that, can't you use a more euphemistic term?!

  Shan Shan is about to explode, and Ning Zi Yan also doesn't dare to make a big fuss. "Alright, you're now a married woman, if you still remain so innocent it's not normal."

  "What... what does it mean?" Getting married can't keep being single-minded, what kind of twisted logic is this?

  "It's been two months since we got married and it's still in its unopened state, if I say this out loud, people will laugh at me, right?" Ning Ziyuan said with a completely matter-of-fact tone.

  Uh... Ye Shanshan was struck by lightning again. Such things aren't absolute, right? Who says that once you're married, you must... do that sort of thing?

  Shan Shan's expression was as if she had been struck by lightning, and Ning Ziyan's mind suddenly popped up with a guess that sounded somewhat unbelievable: "Eh, I'm saying... you won't still be..."

  Looking at Zi Yan's trembling fingers and comical expression, Ye Shanshan didn't hesitate to interrupt her: "Don't talk nonsense! I...I'm not like that!"

  After finishing speaking, Ye Shanshan herself was also stunned, and she even dared not to believe that such a ridiculous lie actually came out of her own mouth.

  "You didn't have to rush to clarify that you're not." Ningziyan's expression was quite triumphant as he finally forced Shanshan to admit it, "Alright Shanshan, share with me, the first time..."

  Ye Shanshan ruthlessly gave her a slap on the head, "Share your big-headed ghost, if you're really curious, find a man yourself and try it out."

  "Hmph, I'm actually getting excited. Hmph, what's so great about it? My family is already helping me arrange blind dates, who knows, maybe I'll find my other half soon!" Her best friend, who was almost half her age, had successfully left the ranks of girls and Ning Xiaojie was also starting to get restless.

  "This isn't a joke, you have to find someone who's truly worthy of entrusting your life to... before giving yourself to him, got it?" Ye Shanshan was indeed spoiled by Gu Beichen, and she was still just a little girl, yet she was solemnly lecturing her older "sister".

  Shan Shan's expression was so serious that Ning Ziyan didn't have the heart to joke around, "Sigh, all the people hanging out with me are just a bunch of useless and hypocritical rich young masters. One is more fake than the other. It's hard to find someone trustworthy among them."

  "Hmm, maybe you should listen to your brother and find someone from the disciplinary team to take care of you." Previously, Ye Shu's brother had only casually mentioned a couple of sentences, but Ye Shu had been keeping this matter in mind.

  Ning Zi spoke in a row, shaking his hands to beg for mercy, "Alright, spare me, if I find someone as nagging as your family's Gu Bei Chen, my ears will definitely be calloused."

  "If I could, I'd rather listen to him ramble on every day, unfortunately... he has to go back to the troops on Friday." As soon as she thought of the impending separation, Ye Shanshan's mood suddenly became heavy. Thinking again about the promise she made to Ziyan earlier, she felt that some things had reached a point where they must be done, "Never mind, I'll go back to the classroom and finish the homework left by Professor Zheng."

  "It's just a few questions, it's a piece of cake for you, you can still do it when you get home." Ning Ziyu couldn't understand why Shanshan was in such a hurry, giving up her good afternoon rest to go back to the classroom to do homework, which is something only high school students would do.

  "There's still something else to do tonight." Ye Shanshan smiled and patted Ziyan on the shoulder, walking towards the teaching building with a relaxed pace. Indeed, when people encounter happy events, their spirits are refreshed. When things that have been troubling you suddenly become clear, your mood will also improve.

  Ye Shanshan's good mood lasted until school was over, her husband had something to do temporarily and dropped her and Xiaoxiao off at the entrance of a supermarket near their neighborhood before leaving; her mother had to go out with Sophia tonight and didn't have time to eat at home, which also gave her the opportunity to make secret preparations.

  However, her secretive actions did not escape the little devil's sharp eyes. "Mommy, what did you buy? I've never seen it before!" The curious baby had a face full of question marks, pointing at the small box with English writing on the packaging and asking.

  "This... is something for adults." Ye Shanshan smiled awkwardly and carefully covered the small box with a tissue.

  "Oh." This response basically blocked the little devil's further questioning, huh, even if mom said it was for adults, there's no way to get anything out of her anyway.

  Then, when it was time to pay, Ye Shanshan finally realized that some things seemed to be born to be bought by men. The cashier sister was also true, the man in front of her had bought five boxes at once, and she didn't ask anything, but when it was Ye Shanshan's turn, she actually confirmed: "Excuse me... is this box yours?"

  What does it mean? The girl came to the supermarket to buy that... thing, isn't it strange? Why bother asking extra questions? It's really funny, this thing doesn't belong to her, how can it be in her shopping cart? Could it have walked in by itself?!

  After secretly grumbling in her heart for half a day, Ye Shanshan very impatiently let out two words, "Yes!"

  "This brand is now on special offer, buy two get one free, would you like to..." the cashier sister kindly reminded.

  "No need." Ye Shanshan hastily refused, 10 pieces in a box, her husband would only be at home for two nights before leaving, what's the point of buying so many, sigh...

  On the way home after shopping, the little devil with more holes in his eyes than a sieve kept sneaking glances at Mommy's weird expression. What did Mommy buy just now? When the cashier aunt asked her earlier, she blushed and it still hasn't faded until now.

  Enduring all the way, just as they were about to reach the entrance of their home, the little ghost finally couldn't help but ask out loud, "Mommy, are you uncomfortable? Why is your face so red?"

  "There's nothing uncomfortable, maybe the supermarket air conditioning is too hot and I'm not used to it. Going back to wash with cold water will be fine." Ye Shanshan had obviously oiled her face and was telling lies with a straight face.

  "Oh." The little girl was a bit skeptical, but couldn't find any reason to question it.

  After going home, Ye Shanshan's first thing to do was to hide that small box well, absolutely cannot let Xiaoxiao accidentally find it and then accidentally open it.

  While dinner was being cooked, Gu Bei Chen also returned after finishing his business. Ye Shanshan was concentrating on preparing a delicious dinner and just casually greeted him before ignoring him again.

  This careless attitude also gave the little devil a chance to play tricks, "Dad, dad, come here, I want to tell you something."

  "What's so mysterious that you have to go to the study to talk about it?" Gu Bei Chen was completely baffled.

  "Mommy went to the supermarket today and bought something I've never seen before. I asked her what it was, but she just said it's for grown-ups. And weirdly, when the cashier auntie asked her about it, Mommy actually blushed!" The little devil is showing off his detective skills again!

  Is it for adults? Does one's face turn red just by asking?

  Gu Beichen was so clever that he guessed it at once, but this matter still couldn't be told to Xiao Xiao frankly. "I asked her to buy it, it's indeed something for adults, don't ask about it, little kid."

  "Oh." Having betrayed once, the result she got was actually this. The little devil was somewhat disappointed. What on earth was so mysterious? Why didn't Daddy and Mommy tell her? Waaah, the itchy feeling in her heart was really unbearable.

  "Let's eat a bit later, I'll go do my homework first, Dad will change his clothes in the room." Although he had already guessed roughly in his heart, Gu Bei Chen still couldn't wait to personally verify.

  Although they had been together for a short time, Gu Bei Chen understood 70-80% of Song Song's living habits, and even knew where she hid things.

  After a few minutes of patient searching, Gu Bei Chen's guess was soon confirmed. Looking at this exquisitely packaged little thing, his mood was quite complicated. As a husband, he actually had to let his naturally shy little wife go buy this kind of thing, and he really felt incompetent.

  Ye Shanshan was very confident about the place where she hid things, and with Gu Beichen's excellent covering-up skills, she didn't notice anything unusual and continued to do her household chores as usual.

  Taking advantage of Shanshan sorting out her clothes, Gu Beichen secretly called Xiao Xiao to one side and told her to go to bed early tonight.

  "Why? I'm not sleepy yet." The little devil was in high spirits and refused to cooperate.

  Gu Bei Chen was also afraid of provoking the little devil's temper, so he could only patiently coax her, "Daddy is leaving the day after tomorrow night, tonight wants to have a good talk with Mommy, smile and be so well-behaved, can you understand?"

  "I knew you'd be chatting with Mom, why don't you think about accompanying me properly?" Kids are kids, being understanding doesn't mean they won't complain.

  "When she was cooking, I accompanied you for almost an hour. When she was cleaning the table, I watched cartoons with you for another half an hour. Isn't that enough?" Gu Bei Chen's face was helpless, but he still had to coax her in a low voice. Little devil, really insatiable."

  "Hmm, Dad is always right. I smiled and knew I wasn't his match, so I could only raise my hands in defeat. 'Alright, I'll go tell Mom that I'm sleepy.'"

  It's not even nine o'clock yet, and Xiao Xiao is already yelling that she wants to take a bath and go to sleep. Ye Shanshan also finds it a bit strange.

  But looking at her yawning one after another, it really seemed like she was extremely sleepy. The little mommy who was eager to 'get down to business' didn't think much of it and quickly put away the sleepwear, preparing to attend to the little princess's bath time before bed.

  While taking a bath, the little devil couldn't behave himself, "Mommy, Daddy is leaving the day after tomorrow night, aren't you going to miss him?"

  "Yes, I'm reluctant to part with it." Ye Shanshan smiled ambiguously and replied briefly.

  The little girl originally felt quite resentful, but now seeing the faint worry in her mother's eyes, all those complaints and dissatisfaction have dissipated like clouds blown away by the wind. Her mother even gave up the opportunity to study abroad for her, yet she still felt wronged, what a naughty thing to do.

  Xian laughed and suddenly fell silent, Ye Shanshan hurriedly lowered her head to coax her, "But it's okay, he'll come back." Although the difficulty of transferring job application is great, since the application has been submitted, there is still hope, things that can't be controlled should just go with the flow.

  After laughing and going to bed, Ye Shanshan didn't immediately return to her room. Instead, she hid in the bathroom and washed herself from head to toe, taking the opportunity to prepare herself mentally.

  In fact, she had never thought of giving herself up completely so soon. But sometimes plans can't keep up with changes, her mother's urging, plus his sudden mention that he might not come back for the new year, under the double stimulation, it became reasonable for her to make an impulsive decision to dedicate herself.

  However, having made up her mind didn't mean she had no misgivings. After all, she was only eighteen and by nature simple-hearted; the thought of intimate contact between men and women already made her feel tense and embarrassed. If it really came down to doing it...she was afraid she would get cold feet.

  Tension and confusion, coupled with a lot of wild thoughts, Ye Shanshan actually lingered in the bathroom for nearly 40 minutes. Gu Beichen finally became worried and came to knock on the door, "Shanshan, are you in there?"

  "It's okay, it'll be fine soon." Upon hearing his voice, Ye Shanshan became even more flustered and didn't carefully watch her step, almost slipping and falling.

  After dawdling for another five minutes, Ye Shanshan finally came out of the bathroom wrapped in a bathrobe.

  Ah, geez... Just a few steps away, Ye Shanshan suddenly let out a loud sneeze. It's strange, the outside temperature seemed to drop suddenly, and even wearing thick bathrobes, she still felt cold.

  Because her hair was still not completely dry and she had just come out of the bathroom with the shower on, Ye Shanshan didn't think much and hurried to her room with her head down.

  After returning to the room, Ye Shanshan's first thing to do was to take out the things that must be used next while her husband was not around.

  What's going on now? She wasn't hiding very well, how can she not be found?!

  Ye Shanshan was still reeling from the blow and hadn't come back to her senses when Gu's low, somber voice suddenly rang out: "What are you looking for?"

  "Nothing... nothing." Ye Shanshan hastily closed the drawer, pretending to be nonchalant as she lay back down on the bed, looking like a thief with her guilty expression, only missing covering her head with the quilt.

  In the midst of extreme panic, the room's main light suddenly went out. Ye Shanshan looked up with a suspicious expression as he walked closer, his heart rate accelerating to an even faster pace than usual, almost jumping out of his chest cavity uncontrollably.

  "Are you looking for this?" The corner of Gu Beichen's mouth was curled up in a hint of a smile as he finally walked to the bedside and produced a small square plastic piece out of thin air.

  This was obviously something Ye Shanshan had not anticipated, her first reaction was to pull the quilt over her head, covering herself completely, neither looking at him nor wanting to hear him speak.

  Hate, hate, hate... How can he take advantage of her absence to rummage through her things and even deliberately appear when she's searching for something? It's really despicable, so despicable that she wants to change her mind and not go with him tonight.

  "Shan Shan." Gu Bei Chen could only stifle his smile and carefully approach her, gently lifting the quilt to whisper in her ear.

  Ye Shanshan was so angry that she didn't react at all, didn't respond, and didn't even bother to move.

  "Wife." Having no other choice, Gu Bei Chen could only change his strategy and use a more mushy term of endearment.

  "Hmm, this move still has some use, Mrs. Gu finally reacted, 'What's going on?'"

  "Doesn't it feel like the room is colder than yesterday?" Gu Bei Chen didn't rush to expose her, but instead patiently humored her.

  He didn't ask, it's better that way. Now that he asked, Ye Shanshan naturally pulled the quilt up, "Yeah, why?"

  "The heating is broken, come here, I'll hold you to sleep." After finishing speaking, Gu Bei Chen naturally lifted the quilt and lay down beside his wife.

  "When did it go bad? How was there no warning at all?" Although she questioned him with her words, Ye Shanshan still unconsciously leaned in closer to his side.

  Gu Bei Chen smiled mischievously and leaned in, kissing her bright red lips, "Am I not more useful than a radiator?"

  Things are finally developing in the direction he had expected, and Ye Shanshan's tension has also risen to its highest point. His face was close at hand, and his deep, profound eyes were like bottomless black holes that firmly attracted her gaze.

  Before that, she would always sneak a peek at him when he was asleep. This was the first time she had ever looked at his face so seriously with both of them fully awake.

  Heaven really didn't treat him unfairly, born with extraordinary intelligence and wisdom, extremely clever, and also born with such a devilish face. Sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, a straight nose, sexy thin lips, the smile hidden at the corner of his mouth also has an enchanting charm that is hard to detect.

  As she watched, Ye Shanshan suddenly became infatuated and swallowed a mouthful of saliva in vain.

  My goodness, although I'm watching my own husband, such an action is a bit too exaggerated, isn't it?

  Watching her infatuated expression, Gu Bei Chen's mood was so good that he couldn't speak. Silently and quietly, he had already leaned down to kiss those two enticing red lips.

  Everything has come so naturally, at this moment, there is only each other in their eyes.

  It was unknown how much time had passed when Ye Shanshan was so tired that his eyelids couldn't open, and suddenly he heard his unfinished voice in his ear, "Shanshan, are you still cold?"

  "It's not cold anymore." Ye Shanshan still had her eyes closed and almost instinctively replied with three words.

  Woo woo, she's now so tired that she wants to return to her mother's womb, where she can't even feel hot or cold.

  Just as she thought he would say something more, there was no movement behind her. After a while, the temperature in the house seemed to be higher than before.

  He's really meticulous.

  Thinking so, it doesn't seem too uncomfortable anymore.

  After a few more minutes, he lay down again, and the rhythmic sound of his breathing was right behind her, soft and gentle, yet exceptionally comforting to her ears.

  She gathered all her strength and turned over with difficulty to face him.

  Gu Bei Chen had a satisfied smile all over his face as he carefully wrapped his arms around her slender body, "You were just complaining about being tired, why aren't you sleeping?"

  Ye Shanshan's face turned red for no reason, but she still quietly moved her head closer, her forehead against his chin, her hands wrapped around his waist, and she closed her eyes contentedly.

  Although she had closed her eyes and looked languid, Gu Bei Chen felt that her sleepiness was not too intense. "If you're not sleepy, I want to tell you something." Something extremely important.

  Maybe because she was too tired, Ye Shanshan didn't feel like talking, but judging from her expression, it seemed like she was looking forward to what he was about to say.

  "I've been waiting for you to ask me about this, but you haven't mentioned a word, as if it doesn't matter at all." Shanshan never asked, and Gu Beichen even worried whether she really loved him or not.

  "What's going on?" Ye Shanshan was a bit stunned, he said waiting for her to ask this question also means that she might be very interested in this matter, but how come she herself didn't have any feeling at all?

  "Laugh and laugh about his mother's affairs." They have already taken advantage of others to the point of exhaustion, yet they still haven't clarified such an important matter, it seems a bit unreasonable.

  Ye Shanshan didn't expect him to say something like that, and for a moment she was stunned, silent for a while before responding in a low voice, "I... I knew."

  "Do you know?!" This time it was Gu Beichen's turn to be stunned, how could she possibly know? Wasn't it that her mother or mother-in-law had already told her?

  "She's already passed away, I...I don't mind." Arguing with a woman who is no longer in this world is also too petty.

  She said that, and Gu Bei Chen's heart was settled, "What did Xiaoxiao say to you?"

  "Uh-huh." Ye Shanshan's heart also felt more at ease, and she responded softly.

  Gu Bei Chen suddenly smiled, lowered his head and kissed her eyes, "I told you for the first time just now, didn't you take it to heart at all?"

  Ye Shanshan suddenly opened her eyes and replied quickly, "I... I do."

  "Fool, I'm not talking about your first time, but... mine." Saying such an absurd thing out loud made Gu Bei Chen's face somewhat embarrassed. He had also mentally prepared himself for the questioning that was to come.

  Ye Shanshan didn't feel any more soreness in her waist at this moment. She suddenly sat up, looking at him as if she was staring at a monster, "Yours?"

  Gu Beichen looked embarrassed and nodded slightly, carefully holding her down as she lay there, "Xiao Xiao isn't my biological child."

  Poor Ye Shanshan, who had not yet recovered from the blow just now, was struck by another thunderbolt.

  "She is the daughter of a fellow comrade, and due to some very complicated reasons, I adopted her and promised to raise her as my own biological daughter." Gu Bei Chen still didn't give her time to digest this, continuing his confession.

  If Ye Shanshan was too tired to speak earlier, then she absolutely didn't want to speak now because she was scared!

  Shan Shan's eyes were wide with shock, but she didn't say a word. Gu Bei Chen's heart was also getting anxious, "Hey, talk to me, don't just stare at me like that."

  "You... if I hadn't suddenly decided to give myself completely to you today, were you planning on never telling me?" Ye Shanshan's thoughts were still in a state of extreme confusion, and her thinking was a bit unusual.

  "How can you have such an idea!" Gu Bei Chen's face was helpless, and he stretched out his hand to lightly tap her forehead. "I've already confessed this matter to my mother-in-law, otherwise do you think she would have had such a big change in attitude towards me?"

  "My mom knew long ago, and you're only telling me now?!" Ye Shanshan struggled to sit up again, but was gently pressed back down by him.

  "A man who has opened his carnal desires cannot withstand temptation, be good, don't move recklessly." The gentle and soft voice was the most powerful threat.

  This sentence threat really worked, Ye Shanshan immediately calmed down and didn't move at all, hiding in his arms. After a while, she squeezed out three words in a low voice, "I hate you."

  Although it's a scolding tone, it's filled with thick sweetness.

  Although his confession came a bit late, it was extraordinary for her. Xiaoxiao wasn't his biological child; before her, he didn't have any other women, so could it be understood that she was the only woman he had ever loved in this lifetime?

  "This matter was really too important for Ye Shuangshuang, who had just transformed from a girl to a woman. She wanted to hear him confirm it personally, 'Uh... did you like other women before?'"

  "No." Gu Bei Chen almost didn't consider it at all and directly denied it.

  "What about... me?" The air still lingered with the ambiguous atmosphere after their intimate moment, and it was obvious that this was the most opportune time for him to confess.

  Little thing, is this forcing him to confess?

  Gu Bei Chen understood her little thoughts and was also very happy to fulfill her wish, "You are not the same as before, nor are you the girl I liked..."

  Before he could finish speaking, Ye Shanshan was about to blow up again, "You..."

  "You are the woman I am loving now, and... will love for a lifetime." Gu Bei Chen said seriously, word by word, while unconsciously tightening his arms to pull her slender body entirely into his embrace, his thick chin gently rubbing against her soft hair, his eyes full of deep affection.

  Ye Shanshan suddenly felt her heartbeat slow down by half a beat, and her face, which was stuck to his chest, also started to feel slightly warm.

  She wanted to hear his confession, but she didn't expect him to say that word.

  Ye Shanshan, search your heart and ask yourself, do you love him as much as he loves you?

  The thought flashed through Ye Shanshan's mind, and immediately a voice in her heart shouted: Of course! You must love him!

  Otherwise, what was that passionate entanglement just now?

  "What...do you love me for?" Umm, women in love always ask such idiotic questions.

  Gu Beichen didn't expect her to ask this suddenly and for a moment he really didn't know how to answer.

  But his silence was the response Ye Shanshan had been expecting most. Didn't a philosopher once say that if you can express it clearly and explicitly, then it's not love?

  "I'm so sleepy." After a moment of silence, Ye Shanshan suddenly let out a lazy yawn, "I want to sleep now."

  "But... I haven't answered your question yet." Poor Gu Bei Chen, still thinking about how to answer her to satisfy her, but she's already stopped 'playing' with him.

  Ye Shanshan bit her lip hard and replied in a low voice, "I don't want to now."

  "Are you kidding me?" Gu Bei Chen slightly raised an eyebrow, his tone somewhat displeased.

  "No." Ye Shanshan also detected his displeasure and hastily opened her eyes, "I just think... some things are better left unsaid in one's heart, no need to say them out loud."

  "But some things must be made clear." Xiao Xi yawned and said she was sleepy, but her eyes were wide open again. Gu Bei Chen didn't plan to let her sleep either, his expression serious as he continued the previous topic.

  "Do you want to tell me about your family background?" Ye Shanshan asked this without any gossip or curiosity, but simply felt that since Xiaoxiao called her "mom", she should have some understanding of Xiaoxiao's parents.

  Gu Bei Chen smiled slightly, very satisfied with her sharp reaction. "Normally, before we got married, you should have taken the initiative to ask me about Xiao Xiao's mother, but I waited and waited, and you didn't say a word. Tell me, what were you thinking in your heart?"

  "I think everyone has a past, and things that have happened can never be changed. Thinking too much will only add trouble, so it's better to relax and grasp the present moment." I have to say, Ye Shanshan's attitude is really not ordinary. If it were another woman, she would have been worried to death by now, but she can actually say that grasping the present moment is the most important thing with such a calm tone.

  "But... you don't ask me anything, and I'll feel like you're not concerned about me." Gu Bei Chen really felt that having a broad-minded wife wasn't always a good thing.

  "Absurd! Do I have to chase you around all day asking those useless questions just to show I care?" Ye Shanshan glared at him discontentedly and started poking him out of habit.

  Gu Bei Chen was involuntarily teased by her to the point of crying and laughing, and after taking a deep breath, she threatened in a low voice, "Just now it was so intense, are you still not satisfied?"