Chapter Ninety: Coveting Your Body

Feeling the breath that made her ears itch, Gu Xiaoyao uneasily tilted her head, gazing into his deep eyes.

“If I treat you so well, naturally I have my reasons.”

She spoke the words openly and without hesitation.

Chu Chengjin, who had posed the question, was caught off guard by her straightforwardness, but soon leaned closer, the two of them seeming to nestle together.

“My dear, what exactly do you want from me?”

Gu Xiaoyao pondered seriously. Chu Chengjin watched her earnest expression, and the coldness in his demeanor softened ever so slightly.

“If I must be honest, what I want from you is your looks and your body.”

The moment she first saw his face and figure, Gu Xiaoyao felt he was precisely to her taste.

She could not deny it—she was a shallow person, and seeing his handsome features stirred mischievous thoughts in her heart.

Over the years, Chu Chengjin had heard many people’s motivations and secretly learned of their hidden intentions.

But he had never imagined someone would state their intentions so candidly.

“To speak truly, if there is anything you wish to know, you may ask me directly. As long as I can be frank, I will tell you plainly.”

When she saw him earlier, she noticed something different in his mood. Although Gu Xiaoyao didn’t know what had affected him, she could guarantee that apart from coveting his body and appearance, she had no other motives.

“How amusing. Since you desire my body and my looks, why not let me fulfill your wish tonight?”

Chu Chengjin suddenly found her quite fascinating. He turned his head, gazing at her small face, leaning closer—his lips nearly, but not quite, brushing her ear.

“Let’s not rush. Wait until your health improves, and then we’ll talk about it. After all, if we abandon such matters halfway, it would be a pity not just for me, but for you as well.”

Gu Xiaoyao wished nothing more than to consummate their marriage sooner, but given his current state, if they truly performed the rites of the chamber, he might very well lose consciousness.

Such matters require enthusiasm from both sides. Though her body was not as strong as before, she could still overturn a man. But his body now—wounded, feverish, soft as a kitten—could hardly endure such “torment.”

“My dear doubts my stamina. Though I am not as strong as before my injury, I can still make sure you are satisfied.”

Chu Chengjin, grasping her meaning, gritted his teeth a little, determined to defend his honor.

Yet Gu Xiaoyao was resolute. She insisted the moment was not right; both their bodies needed to recover.

“I know you’re strong, but you’re feverish now. If I truly dragged you into such matters, it would be worse than a beast.”

Her words sounded caring, yet Chu Chengjin still felt stifled inside.

Looking at her serious profile, he felt an urge to bite her, having to restrain his turbulent emotions.

“Very well. For your sake, I will make sure to recover thoroughly.”

As the two exchanged words behind, Gu Xiaoshu, walking in front, was delighted, convinced that his sister and brother-in-law had a truly good relationship.

…

Yesterday, Gu Dacai had boldly declared he would come to take Li Shi away, but after climbing a mountain, he felt as if he were dying.

“Brother Dacai, you married your daughter off a bit too far. Lotus Village really is tucked away in the hills. All we’ve done is climb mountains.”

Gu Dacai’s old friend, Fourth Brother, had come along, mainly hoping to make some money off him.

“Ah, I regret it too. I shouldn’t have let her marry so far away. Damn it, how long have we been climbing? Don’t worry, brother, we’re almost there.”

Gu Dacai was filled with regret. His feet were covered in blisters, and every step sent sharp pain through him.