Chapter 354 - 351: Something Wonderful Is About to Happen

Chapter 354: Chapter 351: Something Wonderful Is About to Happen

At 5 PM, the plane landed safely at Imperial City Airport.

It was snowing in the Imperial Capital. Fortunately, Li Weiya had checked the weather forecast before they left and had Jiang Xia and the others change into thick down jackets, so they didn’t feel too cold.

After grabbing their suitcases, they split into pairs and took separate taxis back to their rented apartment.

After being away for nearly two weeks, the apartment wasn’t too dusty, but a faint, musty smell hung in the air.

Jiang Xia pushed open a window to air the place out. The two of them tidied up the apartment for a little while before closing the window and turning on the heat. The room gradually warmed up.

After taking off his thick down jacket, Jiang Xia leaned back on the sofa, holding his wife’s soft, fragrant body. His hands began to wander naughtily upwards.

Lin Yanwan lay in his arms with her eyes closed, resting. Sensing that he wasn’t doing anything more inappropriate, she let him be.

Now that they were engaged, even doing those things between a husband and wife that make one’s heart race and face blush had become perfectly natural.

In other words, as long as she didn’t get pregnant, both sets of parents would probably turn a blind eye. Not to mention, while Lin Yanwan was unpacking her suitcase just now, she had found not only two boxes of condoms but also a box of emergency contraceptives.

Her heart skipped a beat. ’His parents really thought of everything, didn’t they?’

Before she knew it, Jiang Xia’s breathing grew long and deep, and the hand resting on her chest fell still. Lin Yanwan opened her eyes to look and realized he had fallen asleep while holding her.

Jiang Xia had been busy with engagement matters for the past two days. On top of that, he hadn’t had a chance to hold his wife like this since they got back. Now that his body had completely relaxed, the mental exhaustion quickly overwhelmed him.

"You silly goose."

Lin Yanwan murmured softly, then gently slipped out of his embrace. She leaned over and kissed him on the lips before going to the bedroom to get a blanket to cover him with. Then, she went to tidy up the bedroom by herself.

The old bedding had to be changed, and all the clothes that needed washing were tossed into the laundry machine. By the time she finished everything, the sky outside had already started to darken.

When Jiang Xia woke up again, it was already past 7 PM. He glanced at the blanket covering him and habitually called out "Babe" a few times, but heard no response.

He threw off the blanket and stood up. After searching all over the apartment and not seeing her, he was about to call and ask where she was when the door suddenly opened.

Lin Yanwan returned with takeout. Seeing Jiang Xia, she smiled. "You’re awake? Are you hungry?"

"I didn’t see you when I woke up. I almost called the police," Jiang Xia chuckled, his eyes lingering on the takeout she was carrying for a couple of seconds.

"It’s not that serious. I just went out to get some food." Lin Yanwan sensed his anxiety and placed the takeout on the dining table. "I bought you your favorite—Shredded Pork with Green Peppers over Rice. Go wash up before you eat."

"Hugs first, then I’ll wash up."

Jiang Xia walked over, slid his arms under her down jacket and around her waist, and hugged her body, which was a little cold from the wind. He gently breathed in her scent.

"Alright, alright, go on now. You can hold me all you want tonight, okay?" Lin Yanwan gently pushed him away, feigning annoyance.

Jiang Xia blinked. "Hehehe, can we also do things other than just hugging?"

Thinking about what might happen tonight, Lin Yanwan couldn’t help but blush, nodding shyly.

When it came to consummating their relationship, she no longer had any reason to refuse.

In fact, she herself was secretly looking forward to it.

’A thirty-something soul looking forward to an eighteen-year-old’s body—it was a perfectly reasonable thing.’

’Otherwise, why would so many rich older women keep young, handsome boy toys? Isn’t it because they crave their strong bodies and boundless energy?’

Seeing his wife nod, Jiang Xia was ecstatic. ’After being reborn, I’ve held back for almost a whole year. Am I finally going to say goodbye to my virginity in this life tonight?’

He went gleefully to wash his face and brush his teeth, then had dinner with his wife.

Just then, the admin in the company group chat sent out several messages announcing that work would officially resume tomorrow at 9 AM. Li Weiya was the first to reply with "Received." She was probably the one who had notified the admin.

Jiang Xia also saw Qiuting’s reply in the group and asked, "Babe, has Qiuting arrived in the Imperial Capital too?"

"Mhm, did you forget? I was the one who bought her plane ticket. That girl was afraid of being late for work, so she arrived at the university yesterday. I heard Su Qing was the one who picked her up," Lin Yanwan said with a smile.

"It seems like Su Qing also sent her off when she went home for the break, right? Tsk, something seems a bit off about those two."

"You think they’re dating?"

Jiang Xia nodded. "Probably not dating yet, but the sparks are there."

Lin Yanwan thought of Su Qing’s nearly 1.9-meter-tall frame and how tiny Qiuting looked in front of him. She couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly. ’Could this be the so-called "cutest height difference"?’

"Darling, it looks like you’re a modern-day Elder Yue. You had Qiuting work as a production coordinator, having her interact with Su Qing all day, and before you knew it, you’d tied the red string of fate between them."

Jiang Xia laughed. "I really didn’t expect that."

In his eyes, Su Qing was tall, handsome, had a good personality, and was a young master from the Imperial Capital. The type of girl he’d like should be of a similar background, someone who was his social equal.

Who would have thought he’d hit it off with Qiuting of all people?

Tsk, the rich young master falls for the poor girl from a mountain village. Classic Prince and Cinderella vibes. If you handed this story to some hack screenwriter, they could probably spin it into a 70 or 80-episode melodrama.

"I actually think it’s pretty nice," Lin Yanwan couldn’t help but say with a smile. "Qiuting is a good girl. With Su Qing to protect her in the future, she won’t have to suffer anymore in this life."

"It’ll be difficult."

Jiang Xia shook his head. It wasn’t that he wasn’t optimistic, but the wealth gap between them was just too large. They weren’t from the same social class at all. Even if Su Qing didn’t mind, what about his parents and elders?

If even one of them disapproved, life would not be easy for these star-crossed lovers.

He had seen this kind of melodramatic plot in TV shows far too many times.

"Sigh, it will be really difficult for those two to end up together." Lin Yanwan nodded in agreement. The pressure would mainly come from Su Qing’s family.

"Let’s just wait and see. If we can help, we’ll lend a hand. Hopefully, Su Qing’s parents are as understanding and respectful as he is," he said with a smile.

"Mhm..."

The two of them chatted and laughed through dinner. Before they knew it, the night had deepened.

Lin Yanwan went back to her room, grabbed her pajamas, and walked into the bathroom. As she was closing the door, she gave Jiang Xia a subtle, meaningful glance. He immediately got the hint and eagerly scurried after her.

His mind raced with thoughts of the intimate things that were about to happen.

A fire instantly ignited in his heart.

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(Don’t worry, the story won’t be ending just yet. There’s still a while to go. I haven’t gotten to the part of the story I envision for the finale.)