Gu Panyan's home was the kind of low, single-story house commonly found in townships.
Only, perhaps because her grandfather had been a carpenter, a small courtyard had been built in front of the house. It was filled with lumber and all kinds of wooden furniture.
The lumber had probably been stored there for many years. It looked extremely old, but Gu Panyan must have treated it against decay. Despite its age, it had rotted very little.
Because she hadn't returned for more than half a year, the house was covered in dust, and cobwebs had formed in the corners. It looked like it needed a thorough cleaning.
Wang Ge looked around the small courtyard. From inside the house came Gu Panyan's voice: "The beds are ready. Hurry up and go to sleep."
"I love you, mua!"
Wang Ge entered the bedroom, hugged her, kissed her, and then grinned as he lay down on the bed.
"Is this the room you used to sleep in, Panyan?" Wang Ge asked.
"Mm." Gu Panyan wiped away his saliva in disgust. "You'll sleep here these days. I'll sleep in the room on the right."
There were only two bedrooms in the house, one on the left and one on the right. She and her grandfather had lived here before.
"Why won't you sleep in the same room as me?" Wang Ge asked aggrievedly. "Do you dislike me?"
"You figured it out."
Wang Ge: "..."
He was furious. He climbed out of bed again, pulled Gu Panyan into his arms, and kissed her hard on the lips.
Gu Panyan didn't resist.
"All right, hurry up and go to sleep."
After they had kissed for a while, Gu Panyan noticed Wang Ge's hands starting to wander. She pushed him away and said irritably, "The bed is