Chapter 20: Pure Love World Arc 3

  That night, none of them slept well.

  The two husbands indulged themselves, savoring the beautiful scenery and repeatedly consuming the sacred goods provided by "Little Auntie" until Su Mu was exhausted to the point of fainting, at which point Xu Zirong was satisfied and held him as he fell asleep.

  On the other hand, the lonely and solitary Su Niangzi was not so lucky.

  The guest room, which had not been occupied for a long time, was in disarray. The bedding was damp, and she had gone hungry all day, exhausting herself with worry. She could only lie down in her clothes, conversing with the growling of her stomach. Afraid that the two people who had finally achieved their goal would oversleep, she decided not to sleep either, choosing instead to keep watch through the night in the cold room, planning to go exchange Su Mo for someone else at dawn.

  Gurgling, gurgling, gurgling - Tummy, please stop making noise, I know you're hungry, it's unbearable for me too. How could I have forgotten to grab a handful of "dates and candied ginger" just now...

  Ah-ha - let out a big yawn. So sleepy, eyelids can't hold on anymore...

  I heard that staying up all night can lead to sudden death, what if I just die like this and the task is still unfinished...

  I miss the snacks under our dorm bed so much, Liu Qianqian, please mail some to me! Even if it's just for the sake of our shared fujoshi career, can't you be a little more loving?...

  The maid in "The West Chamber" who brought Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying together, if she saw me, would definitely be ashamed, too diligent and responsible, almost moving China...

  ……

  In a daze, the sky finally revealed its whitish belly, and without even leaving any warm time for the couple, it directly knocked on the door of their new home.

  Hurry up and give Lao Niang some space, Lao Niang wants to sleep!

  Bang, bang, bang——

  She knocked lightly on the door and it opened, Xu Zilin let her in.

  Not bad, looks like you still have some brains left.

  It's obvious that the two of them had gotten up and tidied up, both wearing Xu Zilin's casual clothes, and the window was open for ventilation. I reckon if we had arrived a bit earlier, we would still have been able to smell... Hehe, how evil! On the floor, there was a package with a red corner sticking out - it definitely wasn't the bed sheet, must be stained with some kind of shameful **!

  How embarrassing! It's better this way, she won't be exhausted and have to deal with the aftermath, what a mess!

  "Good morning, little auntie, slept well?" A certain someone with a clear mind and refreshing spirit smiled quite smugly, seemingly very satisfied with himself for coming up with this title.

  "Good morning, brother-in-law and sister-in-law. I'm so sleepy, I need to catch up on my sleep." Su Luo, who was usually quick-witted and liked to banter, now looked drowsy and walked towards the big bed with a confused expression.

  "Lu'er, you must be exhausted. You rest well, we'll go first." Su Mo stood up with a guilty look on his face, his voice hoarse as he bid farewell to his sister, looking like he had been thoroughly pampered, but still in good spirits, apparently not hurt by Xu Xin's hand.

  "Sleep peacefully, don't worry about your brother. I'll send him to the villa in the suburbs for a few days. Before he leaves, I'll instruct the housekeeper to arrange for someone to serve you." After simply finishing his instructions, Xu Zilin put his arm around Su Mo's slender waist and "retreated" out of the room, naturally not forgetting to take the evidence with him.

  Thinking of Xu's gluttonous appearance, Su Luo couldn't help but smile to herself, lamenting that she was indeed a rotten woman, then she leaned against the pillow and fell asleep.

  And so, one attacker, one receiver and one rotten woman started their beautiful life together.

  Due to Su Luo's intervention, the book has taken a seriously distorted turn, from a tragic ancient-style *proper drama* to a BL family sitcom. The beautiful and melancholic Su Xiao Mu was turned into an arrogant gong who tries to counterattack, while the deeply emotional tough guy Xu Zi Lin was turned into a spoiled and cute shou.

  To deceive others, Su Mou had an idea for the two of them. He told Su Mu to apply for a management position at Xu's commercial firm, so he could frequently visit Xu Zilong under the pretext of discussing "business".

  Su Mu, who was deeply influenced by Confucianism, was originally unwilling to take the job. To put it nicely, he was a refined and cultured person who didn't bother with worldly affairs, but to put it bluntly, he was a bit pedantic. He only wanted to read classical books and take the imperial examination to become an official, and had no interest in such a mundane profession as being a manager. However, since he couldn't resist the persuasion of his sister-in-law and wife, who bombarded him with their six-inch-long tongues, he reluctantly agreed. But Xu Zilin repeatedly emphasized that his position was crucial and not just a simple manager, but an irreplaceable old board director!

  That day, Mr. Xu, who was in high spirits, slapped his thigh and decided to take his wife on a trip to the suburbs to enjoy the scenery, and also brought along his idle sister-in-law.

  It was noon when they arrived at a scenic hillside and got off the car to have a picnic on the spot.

  Suoluo carefully laid out the tablecloth on the ground, then took down the food box and utensils from the horse carriage, arranged them properly, and invited the two gentlemen to take their seats.

  The food was divided into two portions, one made by her own hands and the other prepared by the kitchen at Xu Zilin's behest, who claimed not to trust her culinary skills and feared getting a stomachache. Infuriated, she vowed on the spot that even if he begged her in the future, he wouldn't get a single bite!

  The setting of this book is in a fictional world, but all other aspects are very similar to the historical Tang Dynasty, except for the food which is quite backward, mostly steamed and boiled. This has been a torture for Su Luo Luo who has always been picky about food. Good mountains and good water are great, but PM2.5 is probably only in single digits, however people still consider food as heaven, these can't be eaten as meals. There's no other way, she can only take matters into her own hands to have a full and satisfying life, and it just so happens that this trip is a good opportunity for her to try out her skills.

  "Brother, try some of my cooking." She scooped a spoonful of her favorite mung bean paste and brought it to Su Mo's mouth.

  Because it's inconvenient to bring, we didn't make any big dishes, just a few snacks, desserts and cold dishes. Fortunately, the sun was shining, so eating them wouldn't feel cold.

  Su Mu had originally made up his mind to heroically swallow it, no matter how unpalatable it was, just to encourage his sister. But when he took the first bite...

  Huh, what's that smell? Her eyes lit up in an instant.

  Because he swallowed hastily and didn't have time to savor it carefully, but his lips and tongue were crying out in reluctance at the fleeting taste. So, he took the initiative to pick up the spoon and scoop up another mouthful. He hadn't looked closely before, but now he discovered that the color of this dish was also quite unique, resembling the tender green of a small lotus leaf in early summer. It was placed in a white ceramic bowl, and it was indescribably pleasing to the eye, making even him, who didn't have much appetite, unable to help but drool with desire.

  Hmm, great, great! Sweet but not greasy, smooth and refreshing, with a lingering aftertaste that stays on the teeth and gums.

  "Lo'er, what's this?" Never knew his sister had such skills, the head chef of his uncle's estate, who was specially employed for banquets, probably couldn't even make something so delicious.

  After eating this waxy meal for a while, Su Luo can already predict how shocking his craftsmanship will be when it comes out.

  "This is mung bean paste, the method is very simple, just cook the mung beans, add water, remove the shells, then mash into a paste, finally add some milk and honey to remove the fishy smell and enhance the flavor. Don't just eat this one, also try others. This is crab roe bun, this is salted duck, this is ice sugar pork knuckle, this is my favorite crystal shrimp dumpling, this is..."

  She opened the lunchbox layer by layer and introduced each dish to Sumo, as for Xu Zilin, wasn't he afraid of getting a stomachache? Just ignore him then.

  Su Mu was too busy to ask questions, the chopsticks kept going back and forth between his mouth and the food box, although the etiquette of eating was still there, but the speed was quite fast.

  Seeing the food he made being welcomed by his brother, Su Luo also felt happy in his heart. The only one who was not harmonious was Xu Zilong, who was staring at him with a fierce gaze and couldn't put down his face, so he could only use chopsticks to poke at the dishes made by the chef of the Xu family.

  Although husband and wife are birds in the same forest, they fly separately when faced with delicious food. However, Su Mu is still quite sentimental and righteous, at least before those things were eaten up, he thought of his family's Xu Gonggong.

  "Luò ér……" This is a rhythm for pleading on behalf of Xu Zǐ Lín.

  "Alright, I knew you'd be biased towards him, go ahead and eat, there's more than enough for three people anyway."

  Xu Zilin, who had just been pardoned, couldn't care less about his dignity and immediately started eating with gusto.

  The three people who ate this meal were all very satisfied, and after dinner they continued on their way.

  That night, the three of them stayed in a house on top of the mountain. Su Luo suggested stargazing and Su Mu was immediately enthusiastic about it, so Xu Zirong's opposing opinion was ignored.

  "Brother, I'm cold, hug me."

  The temperature difference between day and night on the mountain is large, and Suoluo, who fears cold, can only seek warmth from Ruru Gege.

  "I told you to wear more, now you know it's cold." Although he scolded her with his words, his hands didn't dare to delay for a moment as he pulled his sister in front of him and wrapped her tightly in his cloak. These days, he had also gotten used to Su Luo's modern way of doing things and felt that being close to his sister wasn't wrong at all. In fact, the feeling of pampering his sister was quite nice.

  How about it? Are you envious? Are you jealous? Come and bite me if you can!

  Someone who is arrogant and self-satisfied in Su Mu's arms shows a provocative expression towards Xu Zilin.

  Xu Zilin was not someone to be trifled with, and he immediately showed her his large fist, the bones cracking with a loud noise. As a result, he was glared at by Su Mu's fierce gaze, leaving him both angry and aggrieved.

  Su Mo couldn't help but notice that these two were at it again, "fighting for the wind and eating vinegar". This kind of play was performed countless times a day, and he had already gotten used to it. However, he just liked watching Xu Zilin get angry and frustrated, with that small expression on his face that made him want to laugh.

  Su Luo leaned her head against Su Mu's chest for a moment, then pinched his waist, and then wrapped her arms around his neck, in short, she ate all the tofu that could be eaten.

  Xu Zilin couldn't bear it anymore and grabbed her collar, lifting her up and moving her three meters away from Su Mo.

  "Suo Luo, you're such a big girl now, can't you stop clinging to your brother all the time? Aren't you ashamed?! Besides, she's my daughter-in-law, who gave you permission to lay hands on her!" Although he said that, he still politely took off his cloak and threw it at her: "Here, take this, won't you be cold now? What other excuses do you have?" After finishing speaking, he quickly ran towards Su Mu.

  "Daughter-in-law, I gave your sister the windbreaker, it's so cold, give me a hug!"

  They say that people in love are prone to catching a cold, and this is not an exaggeration. After returning home that day, Xu Zilin, who had always been strong and healthy, actually contracted a cold and fell ill. This made the Su siblings feel extremely guilty and anxious, so they took turns caring for him. Su Mo, who was quite skilled in traditional Chinese medicine, even prescribed a remedy and brewed some medicinal soup for him.

  "I said I don't want to drink it!" Looking at the black, bitter-smelling medicine in Su Mu's hand, Xu Zilin on the bed buried himself under the covers like a mole.

  "It won't be good if you don't drink it, okay? Just half a bowl is fine, I'll add some honey." Su Mu persuaded with a bitter expression.

  "Yes, sister-in-law, this medicine smells pungent, but it should be fine to drink. After you finish drinking, I'll make something delicious for you." Su Luo also hoped that Xu Zirong would recover quickly, after all, a large part of the reason she fell ill was because of her.

  Xu Zilin stuck his head out: "Then feed me."

  "Okay, I'll feed you." Su Mu helped him sit up, blew on the medicine in the bowl, scooped up a spoonful and touched it to his lips, feeling that the temperature was just right before feeding it to him.

  Xu Zilin didn't know what was wrong with him again, he pursed his lips tightly and refused to open them.

  "Wasn't I feeding you? Why aren't you drinking now? It's going to get cold." Su Mu felt like he was coaxing a disobedient child.

  "It's not like that." Xu Zilin protested pitifully, and after saying this sentence, he immediately closed his mouth and even pouted.

  Su Jia siblings immediately reacted to his true intentions.

  "Cough," Su Mo coughed uncomfortably, "Luo Er, go to the kitchen and see if there's something light, bring some for him." She found an excuse to send her sister away.

  Isn't it just mouth-to-mouth medication? A common TV scene, you really think I don't know that? And aren't you afraid of getting infected?!

  In her heart, she was grumbling, but still knew better than to leave. As for those two, they deserved whatever treatment they got.

  The next day, Su Mu didn't get infected as expected, but Xu Zilin's condition mysteriously worsened, burning like a cooked shrimp.

  "This won't do, I'll go to the clinic and ask a doctor."

  Su Mo was really anxious this time, afraid that if he continued to burn himself, he would end up harming others, and even forgot to order his subordinates, wanting to rush out himself.

  "No, you can't go!" Xu Zilin struggled to get up and grabbed his hand, not letting him leave.

  "Then I'll let the butler go." Thinking Xu Zilin was stuck on him.

  "No way, no one is allowed to go, I don't want a doctor!" The tone was extremely harsh, as if anyone dared to go, he could swallow you whole.

  What's wrong with you again?

  The Su siblings were at a loss and didn't understand, so they could only coax him in a gentle voice for a long time. Finally, he stammered: "I want to take the medicine you fed me..."

  Su Mo: "......"

  Suoluo: "......"

  Pfft!