The Missing Husband Returned (20)

Despite having heard this kind of talk countless times, Xue Ci still found it unsettling.

He stared at Lu Xiunan in disbelief.

At the same time, fearing that Zhao Ying outside might hear, he had to lower his voice and said, embarrassed and annoyed, "Don't say such things again!"

Lu Xiunan's throat tightened. He thought Xue Ci looked especially beautiful when she was angry, but he didn't dare to really annoy her.

"Is your sister-in-law angry?"

Xue Ci's cheeks were still flushed. "You're so annoying."

"I'm just saying, hypothetically. Besides, your waist is so thin, you couldn't handle just my brother." With their birthdays in a week, Lu Xiunan was worried that Xue Ci would really give her virginity to her husband as a gift. He dropped his joking tone, "Little sister-in-law, have you thought this through? He'll definitely be clinging to you all night, and it won't be just once."

"You haven't had a good rest the next day, so I'll definitely bring you here again."

My stomach is bloated, and my mouth is swollen and sore.

"Sister-in-law, have you thought about whether you can handle this? You must have cried your eyes out."

Lu Xiunan knew that Xue Ci delicate and afraid of pain, so he said a lot of threatening things in an attempt to scare her into changing her mind.

But Xue Ci unmoved.

Even if it makes you cry, should you still give it to your husband?

Lu Xiunan, at this moment, acted like a jealous husband. "You like my brother that much?"

To make Lu Xiunan give up, Xue Ci gave a heavy "hmm".

Lu Xiunan's face darkened. He wanted to corner the man and get to the bottom of what was so great about Zhao Ying. He was willing to give him anything if he was willing to leave Zhao Ying behind and be with him.

However, before he could put it into practice, Zhao Ying had already returned to the main hall.

The two had clearly exceeded the safe distance, and Zhao Ying glanced at Lu Xiunan.

What are you talking about?

Xue Ci bypassed Lu Xiunan and quickly walked to Zhao Ying's side, clinging to his arm affectionately.

He asked me if I liked you a lot.

Zhao Ying was taken aback.

His body tensed, and his heart pounded wildly. He nervously pursed his lips, eagerly awaiting Xue Ci's reply.

However, Lu Xiunan interrupted the conversation midway through, Xue Ci didn't think to continue the topic, and Zhao Ying didn't speak up himself either.

The three of them sat down to eat together as usual.

After the meal, Zhao Ying rushed to the factory. As soon as Lu Xiunan left, Lu Xiunan spent the whole afternoon trying to subtly and indirectly make Xue Ci afraid of that kind of thing.

Xue Ci pretended to be indifferent, but actually started to feel scared as she retreated to her bedroom.

Simply dragging it out is not a long-term solution.

Xue Ci checked the timeline plot around his birthday. After he and Zhao Ying were taken back to the city by the Lu Family to celebrate his birthday, his relatives started asking him to borrow money for his child's medical treatment.

As a result, he had a falling out with Zhao Ying because of this.

This relative is named Sun Xingmei, Sun Xingming's older sister. Sun Xingming is a compulsive gambler, and he would even steal his sister's child's life-saving money to gamble away. Poor Sun Xingmei was subjected to long-term psychological manipulation and even treated him like a younger brother, providing him with financial support. As a result, her child's illness was delayed again and again, eventually becoming too serious and turning into a chronic disease.

Everyone in the village knew about this. Zhao Ying was willing to hand over all his money, but he didn't want Xue Ci to fill this bottomless pit. Xue Ci, however, felt sorry for the child, and the two argued about it. In addition, Zhao Ying had been focusing on running the furniture factory recently, and the two hadn't communicated or grown close for a long time, so a rift naturally formed between them.

Ultimately, the money was not lent out.

Luckily, I didn't lend it.

Otherwise, I'll have to wear patched clothes again.

After reviewing the plot points, Xue Ci decided to start there. Zhao Ying would definitely be tired on his birthday and wouldn't want to be close to him. If he brought it up the next day, he could use it as an excuse to argue with him.

In the original storyline, their long-term cold war marked the beginning of their estrangement.

Xue Ci closed the panel with satisfaction.

Zhao Ying didn't go to the factory the next day, saying that he had finished the temporary workers' work and didn't need to go for the next few days.

He's been working long hours lately, and Xue Ci thought it would be good for him to rest at home for a few days. But he seemed to be secretly planning something, and kept staring at Xueci's face in a daze.

Excitement flickered in his eyes.

Xue Ci was a little scared and couldn't help but remind her, "You... don't keep looking at me like that."

"Xiao Ci, look so good." Zhao Ying gave Xue Ci a big kiss on the lips, then suddenly laughed twice, "My wife is so beautiful."

Xue Ci down her spine from his gaze and turned her face away to look at her book.

As a result, Zhao Ying leaned over and rested his entire head on his shoulder.

The man was hard-boned, and his body heat radiated through the fabric, making Xue Ci feel uncomfortable all over. She wanted to move away, but Zhao Ying moved closer to her.

As if all the oxygen had been taken away, Xue Ci's chest heaved slightly as she said helplessly, "Move over there a bit, I won't have a place to read."

The man, like an obedient big dog, moved aside a little, but his gaze remained fixed on them without any attempt to hide it.

"Xiao Ci..."

Xue Ci heard Zhao Ying call out to him in a low, hoarse, and embarrassed voice, "I feel unwell again..."

Xue Ci knew what he meant, and said hesitantly, "My hands will get very sore that way."

"I'll massage Xiao Ci's arms." Zhao Ying seemed to know that his little wife had a good temper and was easily swayed, so he coaxed and pleaded until he finally got her consent.

The magazine was tossed aside, and the man lifted her onto his lap, his large, calloused hands pressing against her slender lower back, his head buried in her fair neck.

His muscles were taut, like a wild beast about to break out, and his breathing was heavy.

His body temperature scalded his young wife's skin until it turned pink and her shoulders trembled.

The insteps that were hanging down by the legs were also sharply stretched.

After spending the afternoon in the room, Xue Ci's arms ached so much she could barely lift them, and the soft flesh of her palms was rubbed raw and red.

Before Zhao Ying could catch his breath, he saw Xue Ci's teary eyes and panicked immediately. "Xiao Ci, I'm sorry! Don't cry, I promise I won't do it again..."

Don't be angry...

Xue Ci sniffed, too lazy to move at all.

The voices condemning the other party were all soft and gentle, not fierce at all.

"I'm not helping anymore, it's too tiring."

You kissed me for a long time.

Zhao Ying quickly responded, apologizing as he wiped the dirt off Xue Ci's palms with a damp towel, then took out two clean pieces of clothing from the wardrobe.

Xue Ci trusted him completely and hugged his neck without any guard. She wasn't afraid even when he stripped her down to just a few pieces of clothing.

Zhao Ying swallowed hard. He had just finished relieving himself, but after seeing Xue Ci's fair and delicate body, those lingering thoughts resurfaced.

He kept his eyes straight ahead, revealing a restrained expression, and after helping Xue Ci her clothes, he took a cold shower himself.

He went to bed early that night, holding his young wife in his arms.

Xue Ci even heard him talking in his sleep, uttering incoherent words.

He asked 11, only to find that 11 was busy fighting against the Fragment in the space.

Before silencing the Fragment, Xue Ci reminded them, "[Don't talk nonsense, or I'll hand you over again.]"

Although the Fragment were all like jealous men, if Xue Ci said east, none of them dared to go west.

However, they still expressed strong dissatisfaction.

[Baby, why did you give that as a gift to another man?]

[The baby is always helping him; I was afraid you wouldn't be able to hold his hand, so I didn't even ask you.]

[I only dared to secretly do it on the baby, but this bastard actually dared to dream about grabbing the baby's waist and doing it to him from behind twice?]

Xue Ci's cheeks burned, and she lifted the ban on her speech.

Seeing that Xue Ci ignored them but was willing to be close to Zhao Ying, the jealous men forced their voices into Xue Ci's head.

[The baby's tummy will feel very bloated.]

It will swell up.

[Baby, just let me out, I'll kill them all.]

Xue Ci ignored everyone and glanced at the progress bar.

70%.

After moving to the city in October, all he needed to do was act extremely stupid and ignorant in front of the Lu Family, take the check, sign the divorce agreement, and return to Zhou Family Village to basically complete 95% of the process.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Zhao Ying had a rare period of leisure these two days, spending almost all his time at home, sticking to Xue Ci all the time. In contrast, Lu Xiunan had been busy with business outside these two days.

On the third day at noon, Lu Xiunan finally returned, and as soon as he got back, he said he wanted to introduce someone to Zhao Ying.

"My brother Fu Yun said he'd like to see the furniture you make. If it's good, he has connections to help you sell it. He has quite a few big clients. Do you want to go meet him?"

Working as a temporary worker in the factory is not a long-term solution. Zhao Ying really wants to save more money to start a small business in the city, but he is currently saving up for the shop.

I never expected Lu Xiunan to be so proactive.

He pondered for a moment, then replied, "When is your friend coming?"

"He was around here earlier today. I'll take you there to talk to him."

Fu Yun's car was outside. Lu Xiunan led him over and gave a brief introduction. "You two talk. I don't understand this matter, so I won't get involved."

After getting out of the car, he took out several of the latest comic books from a cardboard box in the trunk, went inside, found Xue Ci, and handed them to her as if presenting a treasure.

Xue Ci's eyes lit up instantly. "... Thank you."

"No need to thank me, I've long considered you family." Lu Xiunan leaned closer, "It would be even better if you'd let me kiss you."

Xue Ci cautiously stepped back, glancing around as if afraid Zhao Ying might also be present.

He said sternly, "Don't joke around anymore."

Lu Xiunan twitched the corner of his mouth. "Tell me, what would my brother think if he knew I liked you?"

Xue Ci pursed her lips and changed the subject. "Where's your brother? He was just inside."

"I asked a friend to introduce him to some business."

Lu Xiunan certainly had his reasons for doing this.

Ever since Xue Ci to that matter, Zhao Ying has become visibly excited, his eyes practically glued to Xue Ci.

He used to be shy and knew to avoid danger, only daring to bring Xue Ci into the bedroom for intimate moments. Now, I don't know if he's become more shameless or if he feels there's no need to avoid danger, but he hugs and kisses Xue Ci right in front of him, making her all wet and whimpering softly.

Lu Xiunan was extremely annoyed. He didn't want Xue Ci and his husband to do intimate things, but it seemed that Zhao Ying was eagerly waiting to do those things with Xue Ci on her birthday.

He had to do something to stop it from happening.

So he went out for two days to take care of everything—of course, this wasn't entirely his doing; Zhao Ying did have some real skills, which is why he dared to recommend him.

Xue Ci didn't ask any further questions, secretly delighted.

The protagonist will finally be able to build his career with the help of the Lu Family!

Sure enough, after Zhao Ying returned, he told him that he would be quite busy these two days and would need to stay in the provincial capital.

Xue Ci feigned reluctance, saying, "Alright then, honey, be careful. I'll wait for you at home."

To his surprise, Zhao Ying looked at him and said, "Xiao Ci, I'm going to take you with me."

Xue Ci was taken aback. "But I don't understand these things..."

"That's not what I meant," Zhao Ying whispered. "I'll miss you terribly, and I'll wish I could be with you all day long."

Xue Ci: "..."

What's wrong with the main character? Has this workaholic turned into a love-obsessed person?

"Can..."

The plot doesn't mention whether he went or not, so whether he agrees or disagrees won't affect the progress.

Should we go...?

Xue Ci was deep in thought when she heard Lu Xiunan suddenly speak.

"Brother, it's tiring to do business outside. Your wife is so delicate; she'll be very uncomfortable sitting in the car all day."

Xue Ci and Zhao Ying both turned their gazes toward Lu Xiunan.

The man said calmly, "Brother, don't worry, I'll take good care of your wife."

Zhao Ying's lip lines are taut.

He opened his lips as if to say something, but then closed them again.

He asked Xue Ci's creditors, and they said that Xue Ci had already paid off that debt long ago, and that he had personally handed the money over to them.

However, at that time, he was staying in a hospital in the provincial capital.

He thought the creditor had made a mistake and repeatedly confirmed with them, but he always received the same answer.

--If they have the exact same face, then there can only be one possibility.

Zhao Ying didn't know how Lu Xiunan and Xue Ci met, nor what happened between them while he was away, but he was certain that the two had known each other for a longer period than he had thought.

He thought of Lu Xiunan's aggressive gaze that always fell on Xue Ci, a gaze full of male possessiveness.

Then everything makes sense.

He was glad that Xue Ci liked him.

Even if Xue Ci likes and depends on him now, what about in the future?

Lu Xiunan is far superior to him in every aspect.

What abilities did he possess that would make Xue Ci feel secure living with him?

Zhao Ying didn't want to think about these things, and he didn't dare to ask Xue Ci about it. He was afraid that if he asked, Xue Ci would break up with him and go to Lu Xiunan, who was richer and more learned.

Zhao Ying was stunned by this realistic thought, his temples throbbing.

He snapped out of his reverie and shifted his gaze to Xue Ci's face, "Xiao Ci, what about you? Do you want to stay home or come out with me?"

Xue Ci certainly wouldn't understand business matters, and going would only cause trouble for others, so he didn't hesitate any longer. "My brother and I will stay at home and wait for you."

Zhao Ying's eyes dimmed.

However, he quickly recovered. "Okay, then you stay home and take care. I'll go first thing tomorrow morning; it should take two or three days."

Xue Ci and smiled at him, "Honey, you need to work hard to earn money!"

Zhao Ying smiled along, but his heart was filled with bitterness.

He silently finished the last of the housework, weeded the cornfield in the afternoon and sprayed pesticide, and steamed buns and sugar triangles when he came back in the evening, packing them one by one and then putting them in the refrigerator.

The protagonist is so diligent... Xue Ci, who was idle, felt a little embarrassed and wanted to help, but Zhao Ying stuffed a sugar triangle into her hand.

Xue Ci took a bite; it was sweet.

She sat obediently by the kitchen doorway, watching her husband work.

Zhao Ying looked at him, her heart softening. "Xiao Ci, is there anything you want?"

Xue Ci was still chewing when she stopped, her cheeks puffed out. After thinking for a moment, she said, "No more for now."

"What about toys? Or books?"

"My little brother just brought back some comic books," Xue Ci said hesitantly. "Could you bring me a teddy bear too?"

Zhao Ying nodded. "Wait for me to come back."

Don't run around with other people.

Xue Ci didn't catch the implication. "Of course I won't run around."

Zhao Ying was going out early the next morning, so everyone else washed up and rested early.

Xue Ci had slept well during the day and wanted to read some comics before going to sleep. He sat in a chair and saw Zhao Ying come in after taking a shower. He obediently said, "You go to sleep first. I'll read very quietly so as not to disturb you."

The man's hair wasn't dry; water droplets trickled down his neck, wetting the edge of his white vest.

He simply took off his vest.

His muscular, dark skin gave him a very masculine and masculine look.

Xue Ci was taken aback by his sudden movement, turned her face back, and turned a page of the comic.

"Did Lu Xiunan buy that for you?" Zhao Ying suddenly asked.

Xue Ci engrossed in watching and gave a perfunctory "hmm".

"He seems to know you very well."

"Um..."

Zhao Ying remained silent.

He stood behind Xue Ci for an unknown amount of time, silent and motionless, like a statue.

It's impossible to tell what he's thinking.

Just as Xue Ci reading the last page, closed the book, and was about to stretch and go back to bed to rest, she was hugged from behind.

Zhao Ying's voice was low and emotionless.

The scalding heat hit his wife's earlobe, making his shoulders tremble uncontrollably.

"Xiao Ci, I'll help you eat it out, to make you feel better, okay?"

Author's Note:

He started using his body to try and keep her.

And the next chapter is... um...

There should be two cutters in this world who can eat it.