Chapter 744 - 496: We Need Theoretical Support (Part 2)

"I looked up the tutorials on this app for women. I’m sure it’ll work this time."

"For real?"

"Go take a shower first. We’ll talk when you get back."

"No problem." Chen Yuan took a deep breath, his expression hardening with resolve.

This wasn’t just Jiangg Yao’s first time; it was his first time, too. He was actually starting to get nervous.

’Don’t be nervous,’ he told himself. ’What’s a grown man got to be afraid of?’

"I’m going!"

...

He practically showered at the speed of light. Guys shower fast anyway—one round of shampoo, a quick lather with body wash, and rinse until your skin doesn’t feel slick anymore. That’s about it.

While vigorously drying himself with a towel, Chen Yuan spent a moment admiring himself in the mirror, striking a couple of poses and checking his complexion. He didn’t have the kind of oily skin that was prone to breakouts. Back in his school days, when everyone around him was covered in pimples, Chen Yuan was a clear-skinned exception.

He’d had a brief bout of acne for a few months, but after that, his hormones had remained perfectly balanced.

’What the hell am I so nervous about...’ Chen Yuan laughed at himself.

Afterwards, he wrapped a towel around his waist and walked out.

The elders downstairs must have finished their discussion, as the lights in the main hall were already off.

The moon was bright in the sparsely-starred sky.

Chen Yuan held onto the smooth wooden banister in the hallway as he made his way to the door.

He pushed open the door and stepped inside.

The lights in the room were off, leaving it dim. Only a faint lamp on the bedside table was on. He tiptoed over and found Jiangg Yao already tucked into bed, watching him with narrowed eyes.

"Already tucked in, huh."

"Mhm..." Jiangg Yao seemed a little shy as she smiled at him.

Chen Yuan stood beside the bed, facing her, and whipped off the towel with a flourish.

"Ta-da!"

He failed to startle Jiangg Yao, however. Her eyes were glued to the towel, and when he dropped it, she discovered he was still wearing a pair of shorts.

Chen Yuan froze for two seconds.

Jiangg Yao looked up at him, a little puzzled. "Why aren’t you taking the rest off?"

"Er... just like this?"

"How else, hubby? I’m already completely naked. Hurry and get under the covers."

Jiangg Yao patted the spot beside her on the bed and gave him a wink.

"Finished your research?"

"Don’t you worry. It’s foolproof."

"Here I come, then..."

Chen Yuan turned his back to Jiangg Yao. After a brief rustling of fabric, he lifted the covers and slid in.

"Didn’t you say you took everything off? Why are you wearing pajamas?"

He immediately realized he’d been tricked.

"Could it be that..." she whispered, pressing close to Chen Yuan’s ear, "...I’m *only* wearing pajamas?"

’That’s even sexier than being naked!’

Chen Yuan’s breathing immediately grew ragged.

But he didn’t rush things. To be on the safe side, he asked first.

"So, according to the tutorial you were looking at, what’s the first step?"

"Oh, right. Let me check again."

Jiangg Yao grabbed her phone from beside the bed, lit up the screen, and read aloud, "First, turn off the lights."

"Okay, they’re off."

"Next, take a deep breath and relax."

"WHOOSH—"

"Now reach over and gently caress me~"

"Okay."

"I’ll caress you too, hubby."

"Feels nice. What’s next?"

"Kiss me," she murmured.

"..."

...

The memory faded, and Chen Yuan’s thoughts returned to the car.

Chen Yuan’s mind raced for a while before he managed to suppress the impulse.

His first time with Jiangg Yao had left a deep impression. It was a case of getting a taste of something and wanting more. Neither of them had expected their secret intimacy to be so thrilling. It completely shattered their previous perceptions... ’No wonder so many people have their minds permanently in the gutter.’

As he thought this, Chen Yuan cast a guilty glance at Jiangg Ning inside the car.

Although he was terrified of Jiangg Ning finding out, now that he’d had a taste, he was starting to look forward to his first time with her. He didn’t dare imagine what a dreamlike experience that would be, because Ningning was so saintly.

’If it’s anything like it was with Jiangg Yao...’

The thrill of just imagining it was enough to make his head spin.

The harder something is to obtain, the more you anticipate it. To him, Ningning had always been like an untouchable flower on a high peak. Even after dating for so long, that feeling hadn’t changed. Their physical relationship had struggled to make any real breakthroughs, and Chen Yuan didn’t dare to bring it up.

Now, with his first experience under his belt, Chen Yuan was eager to give it a shot.

He wondered how she would react, given her personality, if he were the one to bring it up.

’Would she refuse? Get shy? Or maybe... reluctantly agree?’

"Can you open a bottle of water for me?" he asked with a slight cough. His mouth felt quite dry.

Of course, the two sisters had no idea what he was thinking.

They were only an hour’s drive from Mingzhu City and would be getting off the expressway soon.

Chen Yuan shook the messy thoughts from his head and focused on driving. Jiangg Yao had only made one little comment, and it sent him reminiscing for so long that he’d completely zoned out. ’The human mind’s ability to make connections on this topic is terrifying.’

"Do I need to go with you tomorrow?" he asked, steering the conversation to the matter at hand.

"You mean to pick up my mother?"

"Yes."

Tomorrow was the day Jiangg Ruxue would be released from the detention center. She had been locked up for a month, but after the fine was paid, the plaintiff had withdrawn the lawsuit. It was confirmed that there were no other cases against her; the false accusation from her assistant had never even been formally filed.

Chen Yuan didn’t know what Jiangg Ning had planned, so he asked.

"You should come with us. It’ll be a good time to meet her. I already told Mom about you when I went to visit her... She knows about you... We’re also having a welcome dinner for her in the evening."

"A dinner together..." Chen Yuan deliberately pretended to be nervous.

In truth, he wasn’t nervous at all. Jiangg Ruxue wasn’t much of a threat; they had already met.

His mother-in-law’s attitude had been quite good.

In comparison, he felt more restrained around Jiangg Ning.

"Don’t be scared. I’ll protect you if anything happens. She shouldn’t have a problem with you. The main thing is that we haven’t told her about your family situation. She asked about it once, but I didn’t go into detail. If we have dinner together, we can explain everything. Of course, she wouldn’t be getting out so soon if it weren’t for you."

"Okay, I’ll be on my best behavior," Chen Yuan nodded.

"So, we’ll stay at home for tonight and tomorrow night. The day after tomorrow, I’ll go look at apartments. Once I’ve rented a place, you two will be back from Lanjing. We’ll have three days to get ready, and then our lives can finally get back to normal."

As she spoke about this, a look of relief, one not seen for a long time, appeared on Jiangg Ning’s face.

...

After exiting the expressway and entering the city, they were much closer to home.

It wasn’t long before the three of them were home.

Once they got home, Jiangg Yao threw herself onto the sofa and refused to get up, no matter what was said.

She let out a long sigh.

"Ahhh, nothing beats being home. These past two days in Kyoto have been exhausting. More tiring than pulling a week of all-nighters to stream. I just want to rest for a day and do absolutely nothing."

"That’s not happening. We’re picking up Mom tomorrow, and the day after that you have to go back to Lanjing. That’s a responsibility you took upon yourself."

"I know... Sometimes I think about how blissful my old shut-in life was. Every day was just eating, sleeping, and playing games. That life is gone forever. I can’t believe I’m turning into a normie... Love is terrifying; I can’t believe it’s changed me this much."

"Well, isn’t that all thanks to Chen?"

As she said this, both sisters looked toward Chen Yuan.

"What are you two mumbling about? Go to the kitchen and whip me up a couple of dishes. I haven’t eaten dinner yet..." Chen Yuan said nonchalantly, plopping down on the sofa and squishing Jiangg Yao behind him.

"I’ll go make it, then," Jiangg Ning said sweetly.

"Yaoyao, my dear classmate, give my back a massage. Driving for four hours nearly killed me."

Chen Yuan didn’t put on any airs. He acted more at home at his mother-in-law’s place than his own. He propped his slipper-clad feet up on the coffee table and lay down comfortably.

Jiangg Ning went to cook, while Yaoyao clambered up to massage his back.

’Life with two wives is just this blissful.’

’The thought of having a woman on each arm tonight is so exhausting...’ he thought. ’Sigh, this life is just so dull.’