Chapter 35

Chapter 35

After Xu Yan spoke, she also found the situation quite dramatic. But when she glanced at Shu Yao and saw her serious expression, it was clear that Shu Yao had taken this matter to heart. Xu Yan couldn't help but advise, "Don't take this too much to heart. It wasn't intentional. Besides, from Mrs. Wen's reaction just now, it seemed like she didn't give it much thought. So don't overthink it. Just pretend it never happened and carry on as usual."

"Did she really not take this seriously?" Shu Yao was uncertain, letting out a sigh of weakness. "When she came over just now, was it really just to borrow something?" Could there have been no intention to warn or enlighten her?

Xu Yan: "As an outsider looking in, I think she really did come just to borrow something, with no other intentions."

Seeing how firmly Xu Yan stated this, Shu Yao looked at her weakly, her face half-smiling, half-not, and conceded helplessly, "Alright." Alright, if she said there was nothing more to it, then there wasn't.

Perhaps, she had indeed been suspicious without cause.

Xu Yan could clearly see that Shu Yao was still preoccupied with the incident, not having truly moved past it. But many things required one to understand and accept them on their own. No matter how clearly others saw the situation or explained it, if she herself didn't come to terms with it, all the words would be in vain.

Therefore, Xu Yan chose not to say more, merely patting her on the shoulder. "Don't think about it so much. Some things only bring more trouble the more you ponder them. Why not just clear your mind and get a good night's sleep."

"Mm," Shu Yao didn't want to talk about it further, not wanting to sound like a nagging old woman.

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When Wen Mochuan returned to his room and didn't find his wife, his first instinct was to look for her. He took out his phone to call her but realized that she had left her phone behind in the room.

Just as he furrowed his brow, trying to stay calm and think where she might have gone, a noise sounded from the porch outside.

Wen Mochuan immediately strode over to open the door. As soon as he did, he saw his wife standing outside, holding an umbrella.

Jiang Yiyan hadn't expected him to return yet, so seeing him in front of her startled her. Then, the realization hit her that they were going to share a bed tonight.

Although the rain had lessened significantly, it was still nighttime in the suburbs, and a heavy downpour had just occurred. The temperature had naturally dropped considerably from what it had been during the day.

Jiang Yiyan's cheongsam was sleeveless, leaving her arms exposed. To say she wasn't cold at all would be impossible.

Even Wen Mochuan felt chilled on her behalf as he looked at her.

So, instead of asking where she had been, Wen Mochuan's first reaction was to pull her into the room. Once she was inside, he quickly closed the door.

With the door shut, some of the chill from outside was blocked.

Jiang Yiyan herself instantly felt warmer.

Wen Mochuan still didn't ask where she had been. Instead, he went into the bathroom to fetch a dry towel, which he handed to her before asking, "It's late, and it's raining outside. Where did you go?"

Jiang Yiyan waved the bottle in her hand. "I went to borrow makeup remover from Yao Yao. But she didn't have any either, so Xu Yan lent me some. By the way, remind me tomorrow morning to return it."

Wen Mochuan was speechless.

Was it really necessary for her to brave the rain in the middle of the night just for a bottle of makeup remover? This wasn't a hotel where rooms were right next to each other; a few steps away. They were in a suburban guesthouse, and moving between rooms required walking a considerable distance outdoors.

To make such a trip back and forth for makeup remover was something Wen Mochuan found hard to comprehend.

Though he couldn't understand his wife's actions, he knew that perhaps women placed great importance on their skin.

Fortunately, nothing serious happened, so Wen Mochuan didn't say anything more.

"Hurry up and take a hot shower first, the chill in the suburbs at night is strong, so as not to catch a cold," said Wen Mochuan.

Jiang Yiyan was somewhat grateful for his attentiveness and the care he showed for her. However, just as there was no emotion on his face or in his tone when he spoke these caring words, her response to him was also calm, devoid of any emotion.

"Well, I'll take a shower first," Jiang Yiyan said, not wanting to catch a cold, so he didn't engage in any polite refusal with him.

Jiang Yiyan went into the bathroom to take a shower, while Wen Mochuan planned to take a break, so he bent down and sat on a bamboo cane chair under the window. As soon as he sat down, the entire chair tilted backward, perfectly transforming into a reclining chair.

Wen Mochuan was somewhat tired today, so after lying down, he closed his eyes to rest.

The night was silent, when suddenly an abrupt noise pierced the quiet, seemingly coming from the direction of the bathroom. Wen Mochuan opened his eyes again, staring in the direction of the bathroom. After pondering for a moment, he realized it must have been the sound of her locking the door from the inside.

Wen Mochuan seemed to have gradually become accustomed to his wife's peculiarities. Thus, when she locked the bathroom door from the inside while taking a shower, he didn't find it strange at all.

Jiang Yiyan carefully removed her makeup, then took a long, comfortable shower before finally turning off the water. Wen Mochuan, who had been lulled almost to sleep by the sound of the "swishing" from the bathroom, was suddenly jolted awake when the water stopped, and he immediately opened his eyes.

In no time, the bathroom door opened, and a woman, tightly wrapped in a robe, appeared before her eyes.

Jiang Yiyan not only took a bath but also washed her hair. At this moment, standing in front of Wen Mochuan with her long, damp hair, she was indeed quite embarrassed.

The ventilation in the bathroom was not very good, and after such a long shower, it had become quite stuffy. Therefore, Jiang Yiyan did not immediately dry her hair, thinking of coming out first to catch her breath and rest before going back in.

It was cool outside, but the room still felt somewhat stuffy. Especially with the long-sleeved robe she was wearing, and having just taken a bath, she now felt quite hot and uncomfortable all over.

The room was equipped with air conditioning and a fan. Unable to bear the heat any longer, Jiang Yiyan promptly lowered the air conditioner's temperature to twenty-four degrees. After that, she also turned on the fan, and sat at the foot of the bed, facing it to enjoy the breeze.

She naturally noticed Mo Chuan still sitting by the window, but they were not very familiar with each other to begin with, and the sudden intimacy of being alone in the same room made her feel somewhat uncomfortable. When feeling uncomfortable, it's inevitable that there would be a few awkward little gestures in her words and actions.

Sitting idly was uncomfortable, so after a brief respite to cool down, Jiang Yiyan went to boil water for a drink.

Finally finding a topic that could sustain a conversation with him, Jiang Yiyan turned her head and asked, "Would you like some water?"

Wen Mochuan had not been asleep; he had merely consumed a bit too much alcohol, which left him with a dizzy head, and was simply resting with his eyes closed. Suddenly, hearing his wife's voice, he slowly opened his eyes again.

"Have some to drink." With too much alcohol, his throat felt uncomfortable, and he was not good at holding his liquor in the first place. Besides, she had kindly offered, and he did not want to reject her good intentions.

Jiang Yiyan poured him a cup, then unscrewed a bottle of mineral water in the room and mixed it in with cold water. After adjusting the water temperature to a comfortable level, she handed the cup to Wen Mochuan.

"Thank you," Mochuan always treated his wife with courtesy, whether in the past or the present.

After taking the cup, I tilted my head back and drank it all in one go. Once the warm water moistened my throat, the dry sensation immediately eased a lot, and I felt much more comfortable.

Jiang Yiyan also noticed that something seemed amiss with his condition, as if he were slightly intoxicated.

Upon reflection, it's true that he drank quite a bit today. Although everyone was drinking red wine, which is not very strong, the sheer volume of alcohol consumed naturally increased. There were many people coming to toast, and Wen Mochuan was quite considerate towards her, not letting her drink too much. Instead, he took on half of her share.

She returned home first later on. It was said that a few of the men who used to have a good relationship with them opened several more bottles. As for Wen Mochuan, he has a gentle and kind nature. Generally speaking, his conduct and dealings are quite appropriate. Unless there is a special circumstance, he would not offend anyone's dignity.

At such a gathering today, everyone was very happy, so he wouldn't refuse others' toasts.

"Another cup for you?" Jiang Yiyan reached out, ready to take his cup as soon as he agreed.

Wen Mochuan glanced at her with drunken eyes and nodded with a smile, "Sure." He leaned forward slightly, to more actively hand the cup over to her.

Jiang Yiyan didn't say anything else, getting up immediately after taking the cup to pour him some water.

Wen Mochuan squinted, watching her bustle around in front of him quietly. This tranquility made him feel incredibly at ease.

After handing the cup back to him, she said, "Rest a bit more, let the alcohol settle. I'll go blow-dry my hair."

Wen Mochuan smiled and said okay.

Two cups of warm water settled his stomach greatly. By the time Jiang Yiyan came out after drying her hair, Wen Mochuan had rested sufficiently.

"I'm going to take a shower," he told her.

"Oh, okay," Jiang Yiyan replied distractedly.

After Wen Mochuan took a towel and robe into the bathroom, Jiang Yiyan sat on the bed lost in thought. Soon, the sound of running water could be heard from the bathroom, indicating that Wen Mochuan was indeed showering.

She had washed her underwear while blow-drying her hair and dried them with the hairdryer. But she couldn't just wear her underwear to sleep, right? She needed to wrap this robe tightly around her body.

Fortunately, the air conditioning was set to a lower temperature now, and she had been out of the shower for a while, so it wasn't too hot. Therefore, sleeping in a robe wasn't unbearable.

Glancing at the time on her phone, it was past midnight. To avoid the awkwardness of staring at each other after he finished showering, Jiang Yiyan hurriedly climbed into bed.

But under these circumstances, no matter how sleepy she was, she couldn't fall asleep peacefully.

So, she tossed and turned in bed until the sound of water from the bathroom stopped, followed shortly by the sound of the doorknob turning. Jiang Yiyan immediately turned on her side, maintaining a quiet sleeping posture.

Wen Mochuan didn't wear a robe but instead wrapped a towel around his waist.

Jiang Yiyan was pretending to sleep, and when she heard him come out of the bathroom, she secretly opened her eyes a crack. Not looking would have been better; seeing his bare upper body was like being hit on the head with a stick, making her even more awake.

She was sure of Wen Mochuan's character, knowing that he was a gentleman who wouldn't act rashly. But they were husband and wife, with a child together, so they had naturally done everything that couples did. Regardless of their feelings, those intimate acts were like eating and drinking to a married couple.

It wasn't necessary to have a good relationship to make love.