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Returning home, after washing up and lying down, it was already past two in the morning.
Jian Yunong finally fell asleep in Huo Jincheng's arms. Although she was originally very tired, for some reason, after finishing everything, she felt wide awake.
The wind outside was a bit strong, howling as it swayed the branches in the courtyard.
Jian Yunong was about to get up when someone pulled her back.
"Where are you going?" Huo Jincheng wrapped his arms around Jian Yunong's slender waist, his deep eyes shining remarkably in the dim light.
Jian Yunong was a bit surprised; she hadn't fallen asleep, and neither had Huo Jincheng?
"I'm a little thirsty. I want to go downstairs to get some water."
"I'll go."
The light in the room turned on, casting a gentle glow over the bedside.
When Huo Jincheng returned, he was holding a cup of warm water. Jian Yunong took a small sip from his hand, and Huo Jincheng finished the rest.
"Are you upset today?" Huo Jincheng touched her cheek. "Why can't you sleep?"
"I miss my parents."
Of course, it wasn't just her parents; there were also her past with Yi Nansheng. It wasn't just about missing the sweetness of their romance; she and Yi Nansheng shared a friendship that had grown alongside their romantic relationship.
Huo Jincheng knew some details about Jian Yunong's family situation. Her father, whom she had never met, passed away early, and she was raised by her mother-in-law, who had also never been seen.
In those years when he wasn't around, well, his daughter-in-law hadn't lived a particularly happy life. At this moment, Huo Jincheng deliberately ignored someone's existence and didn't even want to mention it.
Huo Jincheng kissed Jian Yunong's forehead and spoke gently, "From now on, you'll have me by your side. I'll always be with you."
Jian Yunong did not respond, but she raised her hand to wrap around his neck and kissed him lightly on the chin.
Although she could live well on her own, having someone by her side was also quite nice. Just like at first she liked sleeping alone, but later got used to sleeping with Huo Jincheng; when he was around, Jian Yunong felt much more at ease.
The little Daughter-in-law took the initiative to kiss, and Huo Jincheng could not miss the opportunity. Before Jian Yunong could pull away, he had already pressed down and kissed her deeply.
But it only went as far as that kiss; a lingering, affectionate kiss was enough to convey their feelings.
Huo Jincheng did not explain his situation with Bai Ru, nor did he intend to. After all, it wasn't really anything. He also didn't like to meddle in unnecessary matters.
Jian Yunong did not ask, and he did not say anything, treating it as if Jian Yunong did not care.
Although Jian Yunong seemed to truly not care, Huo Jincheng felt a bit displeased.
"That Huo Liangchen looks like he is taking revenge for my marriage to Bai Ru. Bai Ru was forced into a corner because of me and accidentally boarded Huo Liangchen's ship."
Huo Jincheng thought for a moment and still brought it up gently, hoping that Jian Yunong really did not mind what was hidden in his heart.
Jian Yunong understood that Huo Jincheng's implication was that he helped Bai Ru out of guilt.
"You don't need to explain to me."
At this moment, Jian Yunong became clever again, realizing Huo Jincheng's intention. "I trust you. You are no longer the person you were when we first got married. Even if I mention Bai Ru, the reason you get angry is different now."
When they first got married, he truly did not want to hear Bai Ru's name.
After all, at that time he still had feelings for Bai Ru.
Huo Jincheng and Jian Yunong had been married for almost a year. Looking back after moving past the previous events, Huo Jincheng realized that Bai Ru had also tasted the consequences. Seeing her alone with a child being bullied made him feel compassion for someone he had known for seven years.
"I have had a bad relationship with Huo Liangchen since I was little."
Huo Jincheng ran his hand through Jian Yunong's hair. "Anything I liked, he would try to take from me. At that time, my dad would make me give in to him. My mom would get upset. My parents were always at odds, and I ended up bearing the brunt of it. I always thought my childhood was unhappy because of Huo Liangchen's presence. But later I realized that my parents' union didn't have a foundation of love."
Jian Yunong had heard some things from Grandma Huo and had vaguely guessed some of Huo Jincheng's parents' past. However, hearing these things directly from Huo Jincheng felt different—at least the feeling was different.
Jian Yunong quietly tightened her embrace around Huo Jincheng, pressing her small face against him, rubbing against his chest in a comforting manner.
"Later, Le Yi was brought home. I got along well with her, and she treated me well. Because of her, my mom wasn't as fierce with me as before. Sometimes Le Yi would even help cover for me so that I wouldn't get punished by my mom. Although she isn't my biological sister, I do feel closer to her than to Jing Ge."
However, Huo Jincheng fell out with Le Yi because of Jian Yunong and Yi Nansheng.
Jian Yunong's voice was muffled. "I'm sorry."
"These things were all my doing; why should you apologize?"
Huo Jincheng's voice came from above Jian Yunong's head. "Le Yi is stubborn."
Yi Nansheng didn't like her at all; she had been putting on a one-woman show for so many years and should have cut her losses in time.
Huo Jincheng couldn't say he didn't have selfish motives; he would compensate Le Yi, but he absolutely wouldn't regret this matter.
"Go to sleep," Jian Yunong said as she patted him. "There will probably be a lot to deal with tomorrow."
The first great-grandson of the Huo Family was gone, and this matter had not yet been communicated to Grandma Huo.
Huo Jincheng said softly, "Good night."
He reached out and turned off the lamp by the bedside.
"Good night."
Jian Yunong said softly.
She closed her eyes.
On a spring night that was warm yet still chilly, having someone sleeping beside her made the night comforting.
Huo Jincheng and Jian Yunong slept together until nearly noon.
Bai Ru did not call, but the butler made a phone call to inform Huo Jincheng about some simple funeral matters.
Because Little Dolphin was still young, according to Nancheng customs, children's funerals could not be grand.
"If we are to enter the Huo Family cemetery... this must be reported to Old Madam."
The butler seemed a bit troubled; he actually did not want to take the initiative. What if he accidentally upset the old lady and caused her health issues?
"Let Huo Liangchen report to Grandma."
"The Young Master seems to have gone somewhere. The First Wife has been bedridden."
We can't just leave the child in the cold morgue, can we?
Burying him early for peace, allowing for reincarnation sooner, would bring comfort to the heart.
Huo Jincheng's expression darkened, and after hanging up the phone, his face looked grim.
Jian Yunong came downstairs after washing up and saw Huo Jincheng's expression. "What happened? Is there something going on with Sister-in-law?"
"I made scallion oil noodles."
"No wonder, it smells so good."
Jian Yunong's attention was instantly diverted; when there's something to eat, her mouth automatically becomes particularly sweet. "Honey, how are you so amazing!"
Huo Jincheng patted Jian Yunong's fluffy hair. "I just like you being so naive."
It was just a simple bowl of scallion oil noodles, but in Jian Yunong's eyes, it was as impressive as a Michelin Three-Star Chef.
However, this straightforward admiration was something Huo Jincheng greatly appreciated.
He wasn't really someone who loved cooking; after all, the smell of cooking would linger on him.
In the past, he cooked out of necessity, but now he wanted to make Jian Yunong happy.
There weren't many good ways to please Jian Yunong; probably the best way was to make delicious food that would genuinely make her happy.
Being able to make someone he liked happy made Huo Jincheng feel that the smell of cooking oil wasn't so unbearable after all.
While Huo Jincheng was making noodles, Jian Yunong naturally had to do something as well. She had no choice but to wash the strawberries at home and arrange them on a plate, then pour two glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice.
Huo Jincheng complimented her, "Daughter-in-law, you're becoming more and more virtuous."
Jian Yunong smiled slightly. "Is this considered virtuous?"
Is doing a little thing really considered virtuous? Probably not.
Huo Jincheng touched her cheek and sat down beside her. "If you were this proactive in bed too, it would be perfect."
Jian Yunong: "..."
She rolled her eyes, "If my husband would just stop thinking about that one thing in bed all the time, he would be perfect."
Little Daughter-in-law started her daily banter.
Huo Jincheng replied seriously, "That one thing? I don't think it's just that one thing. Sex is completely normal; otherwise, where do you think we both came from? Did we just pop out of a rock? It's an important factor in married life. I hope to give you the best, whether it's in bed or out of it, and I want to be your only one."
Huo Jincheng studied abroad and had been studying overseas since high school. Unlike Jian Yunong, who went abroad only after developing a solid socialist worldview, she wouldn't be influenced by the more liberal ideas abroad.
So their attitudes toward such matters were completely different.
It was somewhat like a clash between Eastern and Western perspectives, Jian Yunong thought to herself, although she wasn't entirely sure if Westerners were like Huo Jincheng.
"I feel like I've taken a leave of absence compared to you."
She was subtly mocking Huo Jincheng.
Huo Jincheng pretended to reach for her bowl of noodles, thinking, how dare she mock him while eating his food? Who gave her the audacity?
Jian Yunong immediately put her hands together, her eyes smiling as she begged for mercy, pouting her red lips and calling out "husband" repeatedly, "You're the best! I'll work hard in the future."
She almost melted Huo Jincheng, who began to mischievously touch her leg.
Jian Yunong lowered her head to eat noodles, ignoring him, fearing that if she didn't eat quickly enough, Huo Jincheng would take action right there.
Seeing her gobbling down the food, Huo Jincheng shook his head helplessly, retracting his restless hand and reminding her to eat slowly; no one at home was going to steal it from her.
Then Huo Jincheng's phone rang. He was too lazy to answer and simply put it on speaker.
"What is it?"
Huo Jincheng's voice instantly turned cold and formal.
Jian Yunong glanced at him from the side, noting how quickly Young Master Huo could change his expression.
A bit intimidated by this business-like Mr. Huo, Jian Yunong quietly shifted her chair to distance herself from him.
Huo Jincheng placed a foot on the crossbeam under her chair, signaling with his eyes for her to sit obediently next to him.
At that moment, Jian Yunong thought she saw her elementary school deskmate, those annoying boys who liked to step on her chair, threatening her not to try anything.
Jian Yunong feigned innocence and picked up her empty cup, intending to get some water.
"Don't go. Drink less water. Drinking too much water during meals is bad for your stomach."
Huo Jincheng was really domineering.
Jian Yunong pouted.
The person on the other end of the phone remained silent.
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