webnovelfull Chapter 448 I Like My Husband
Chapter 448 I Like My Husband
After the blush on her face faded, Wen Jiayue returned to her bedroom.
Shen Fuhan asked, "What did your aunt say to you? Can I hear it?"
“No,” Wen Jiayue said seriously, “How can women tell men what they keep to themselves?”
“My aunt is a good and flexible elder,” Shen Fuhan said. “You can’t go wrong by listening to her.”
Wen Jiayue glared at him and said, "You talk as if you know what my aunt told me."
Shen Fuhan raised an eyebrow and said, "She said it's okay to eat meat, have sex, and wear a red bellyband. Am I right?"
Wen Jiayue's eyes widened: "There's no red bellyband!"
Shen Fuhan chuckled: "Silly A-Yue."
Wen Jiayue then realized that he was trying to trick her into revealing information, and angrily slapped him a few times.
“I wanted you to wear the red bellyband,” Shen Fuhan said, wrapping his arms around her waist. “No one else can see it, only I can, so it’s okay.”
Wen Jiayue blushed and pushed him away, calling out loudly, "Ruyi!"
She went straight to the washroom to wash up.
Shen Fuhan stopped teasing her. Tomorrow was her birthday, and he prepared a birthday gift in advance, which he would place next to her pillow when she woke up tomorrow.
However, he left early, before she had even woken up, and couldn't witness her joyful expression.
Shen Fuhan then began to ponder whether he should ask for leave the next afternoon and personally give her the gift.
Moreover, he had promised to accompany her to pay respects to her mother-in-law, and since his uncle and aunt were also leaving tomorrow, he also had to go and see them off.
With this in mind, Shen Fuhan made his decision.
When Wen Jiayue returned, he told her.
Wen Jiayue hesitated, "But tomorrow is the second day of my shift. Isn't it inappropriate to ask for leave so soon?"
"It's alright, I'll take care of things by morning," Shen Fuhan said calmly, "It won't interfere with official business."
Wen Jiayue nodded and did not object further.
Personally, she naturally wanted him to celebrate her birthday with her.
Wen Jiayue couldn't help but smile.
"So happy?" Shen Fuhan gently kissed the corner of her lips. "It seems I made the right decision. I'll spend the rest of my life with you like this, okay?"
His words were tender and affectionate, but Wen Jiayue managed to sober up just before she became too engrossed.
"No, it's fine to do it only once in a while. Otherwise, your colleagues will find out that you're taking leave for your wife's birthday. If it gets to the Emperor's ears, he will be unhappy."
Shen Fuhan looked into her eyes and said earnestly, "I just want to make you happy."
The deep affection in his eyes was almost overflowing, and even his sharp features softened considerably.
Wen Jiayue looked away nervously and whispered, "Why are you suddenly saying such things?"
He answered almost immediately after speaking: "Because I like A-Yue."
Wen Jiayue couldn't take it anymore and hurriedly stood up, but Shen Fuhan pulled her down and made her fall onto his lap.
He whispered in her ear, "Does Yue like me?"
As he spoke, his breath penetrated into her ear, making Wen Jiayue feel itchy and her earlobes begin to burn, which quickly spread to her neck.
She stammered, "I...I..."
Shen Fuhan chuckled lightly, not dwelling on her answer, and took the initiative to let go of her.
Wen Jiayue stumbled towards the long couch, trying to calm her inexplicably rapid breathing.
She was secretly annoyed. Why was she suddenly so flustered? She wasn't usually this shy, was she?
Shen Fuhan had already gotten into bed. Seeing that she was still lost in thought, he chuckled and said, "Come back to sleep. I won't tease you anymore."
Wen Jiayue pursed her lips, approached, took off her shoes, and climbed onto the bed.
Shen Fuhan said something else to her: "I'll give you your birthday gift when I get back, and we'll eat the longevity noodles when I get back."
Wen Jiayue nodded haphazardly, mentally preparing what she would say in a moment.
"Go to sleep." Shen Fuhan closed his eyes and pulled her into his arms.
Wen Jiayue took a deep breath, finally mustered up her courage, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, "I love you, my husband."
Shen Fuhan opened his eyes and asked, "What did you say?"
Wen Jiayue wondered if her voice was too soft, but then she remembered that Shen Fuhan had excellent hearing and must have heard her; he was just teasing her on purpose.
She stopped talking and silently shut her mouth.
“Ah Yue, say it again,” Shen Fuhan pressed his forehead against hers, “I didn’t hear you clearly just now.”
"Don't try to fool me," Wen Jiayue scoffed. "I won't fall for it."
The gentle moonlight shone on her face. Shen Fuhan looked at her slightly puffed-out cheeks and thought to himself, how could his little wife be so cute?
He couldn't help but kiss her, and Wen Jiayue closed her eyes in response.
As the clothes disappeared one by one, Shen Fuhan suddenly came to her senses.
"Ah Yue, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
He was afraid that she wouldn't be able to get over that mental hurdle and would regret her actions afterward.
Wen Jiayue asked, "Did you drink the contraceptive soup?"
"……Um."
"If that's the case, what are you worried about?"
Wen Jiayue took the initiative to hug him.
Shen Fuhan then had no more scruples, wishing he could meld her into his very bones and never be separated from her again.
After an unknown amount of time, Wen Jiayue, in a daze, heard the sound of a clapper coming from outside, and she couldn't count how many times it was struck.
Shen Fuhan quickly told her the answer.
Happy birthday, A-Yue.
Wen Jiayue slept for so long that she didn't wake up until almost noon.
She sighed, supporting her aching back; Shen Fuhan was being far too excited.
She didn't know how to explain to her uncle and aunt why she had gotten up so late when she met them later.
Wen Jiayue rang the bell, but it was Shen Fuhan who entered.
"Finally awake?" Shen Fuhan walked in. "I really didn't expect you to be asleep when I left, and still sleeping when I came back."
“It’s all your fault,” Wen Jiayue retorted, “who told you to take so long to finish this?”
"I just wanted to be the first to wish you a happy birthday," Shen Fuhan said, bringing her clothes. "I'll help the birthday girl get dressed and groomed."
Wen Jiayue snorted: "I want to see the gift first. If I'm not satisfied, I'll... I'll tell my uncle and aunt that you're mistreating me."
Shen Fuhan chuckled: "Silly Yue, you don't even know how to threaten people."
"So what should I say?"
“I should say…” Shen Fuhan paused, “I won’t tell you.”
We mustn't let her learn to say things like "leaving with her uncle and aunt."
Unable to get any information out of him, Wen Jiayue pouted slightly.
Shen Fuhan took the jewelry box that was on the display shelf.
Wen Jiayue sat up straight expectantly.
On this day in my past life, Shen Fuhan still gave me jewelry; I wonder if this time will be any different.
She took the box and slowly opened it.
Shen Fuhan stared intently at her expression, hoping to see surprise and joy on her face.
Unexpectedly, her smile froze the moment she saw the jewelry.