Chapter 103 Is There Such a Thing as Becoming Official Between Husband and Wife?

Chapter 103: Is There Such a Thing as a Trial Period Between Married Couples?

To Su He's surprise, she replied, "Not noticeable at all. Not even a little."

"Then can I pursue you now?" Fu Tinghua asked, his gaze fixed on her with utmost sincerity.

His voice, clear and charming, made Su He's heart skip a beat.

Fu Tinghua's face looked like it had perfect filters—how could anyone be this handsome? Just his looks alone made it hard for her not to be swayed.

Then, her heartbeat grew faster and louder.

Suppressing the fluttering in her heart, Su He lowered her head awkwardly, no longer daring to look at Fu Tinghua.

But she still defiantly said, "Fine, I’ll give you a chance to pursue me.

But on one condition—you have to cut ties with those women who have designs on you.

And from now on, you can’t keep neglecting me and the kids because of work.

You have to treat me well and not dump all the housework on me.

Also, I’ll definitely start my own career in the future, and you can’t interfere with that."

When she didn’t continue, Fu Tinghua couldn’t help but curl his lips slightly and raise an eyebrow. "Anything else?"

"I can only think of that much for now. I’ll add more later."

Fu Tinghua hesitated for a moment, organizing his thoughts before responding.

"Alright, I promise I won’t have any inappropriate relationships with any women around me.

The reason I enlisted back then was to earn recognition and get promoted faster so I’d have more time for my family.

I’ll treat you well. From now on, as long as I’m home, you can leave all the housework to me—I’m no stranger to chores.

If you want to work in the future, I won’t interfere. And if you ever need help, as long as I can assist, I’ll do so no holds barred."

Fu Tinghua addressed every single one of Su He’s demands point by point.

Su He didn’t know if these words were just smooth talk to win her over quickly, but she guiltily found herself moved.

With his looks adding to the charm, Fu Tinghua’s answers were practically a perfect score.

"But there has to be a trial period. Otherwise, how will I know if you’re telling the truth?" Su He had always longed for love, but she’d rather go without than settle for less—which was why she had been alone in her past life.

Even though she found it hard to resist Fu Tinghua now, she didn’t want to rush into confirming their relationship.

"Fine. How long, then?" Fu Tinghua asked, his eyes full of warmth.

"A year? Half a year? Three months?" Watching Fu Tinghua’s expression darken, Su He’s voice grew smaller, and the proposed duration shrank along with it.

"Su He." Fu Tinghua growled her name through clenched teeth.

"Wh-what?" Su He felt a pang of guilt. Had she set the period too long?

"Have you forgotten? We’re already legally married. We even have two kids. If you set the trial period that long—I’m a normal man, you know. I’d like to sleep with my wife in my arms too."

Hearing such heated words from someone as aloof and handsome as Fu Tinghua wasn’t off-putting at all. Instead, it gave the illusion of an untouchable god turning wild.

Su He didn’t dare to think further, afraid she might lose her resolve.

“One month, no less,” Su He said firmly, then added with certainty, “One month. If you perform well, I’ll make it official.”

Make it official? Since when do married couples need probation?

But since the time had already been shortened to a month, Fu Tinghua, though still feeling it was too long, ultimately agreed.

“Ahem, I’ll go pick up Zai Zai and Niu Niu. Bet they’ve missed me.” Su He’s eyes darted uneasily toward the door.

Why was she suddenly so flustered around Fu Tinghua after discussing their relationship?

“How about a nap first?” Fu Tinghua suggested.

A nap? Just them alone together—what if things got... handsy?

“I’ll go now,” Su He said, making a beeline for the door.

She hadn’t taken more than a few steps when her hand was caught.

Turning, she saw Fu Tinghua smirking at her before saying, “I’ll go with you.”

Su He: “......”

“You have work in the afternoon—you should rest.”

“I’m not sleepy right now. I miss Zai Zai and Niu Niu too,” Fu Tinghua said matter-of-factly.

But—couldn’t he at least let go of her hand first? Why was he holding it so tightly? It wasn’t like she’d run away.

When they reached her parents’ doorstep, Fu Tinghua was still holding her hand.

When he wouldn’t let go, Su He whispered, “My parents can’t see us like this.”

“Why would you think that? They’d probably be over the moon.”

Su He: “......”

He had a point. If she and Fu Tinghua were truly in love now, nobody’d be happier than her parents.

Just then, eagle-eared Zai Zai heard their voices and came barreling out of the yard, shouting, “Mom!”

Not to be outdone, Niu Niu followed hot on his heels, chanting, “Mommy, Mommy!”

Hearing her children’s voices, Su He was overjoyed.

In her rush of joy, she yanked her hand free from Fu Tinghua and swept up her babies into her arms.

Fu Tinghua: “......”

Looking at his now-empty hand, he had to laugh at himself.

Since when did falling for someone make him act so childish?

Dr. Fu had never been this nervous even when making the first incision in surgery.

And once you liked someone, you became stuck in your head—especially when the other person’s feelings weren’t yet clear.

Entering the yard, he watched as Su He crouched down, an arm around each child, doting on them. It filled his heart. “Ting Hua! You made it!” Wen Qing called out as she hurried over when she saw them.

"No thanks, Mom, I'm taking the kids back for their nap," Su He replied with a smile.

"Oh come on, is it that urgent? Can't they nap here?" Wen Qing said with a sigh.

Su He: ...

She just didn’t want to be alone with Fu Tinghua—she hadn’t planned beyond that.

Seeing her daughter’s troubled expression, Wen Qing didn’t push it and added, "Then hurry back. Don’t miss their nap time. Doesn’t Ting Hua have to work this afternoon?"

"Yeah, but he insisted on coming along."

Seeing them get along so well, Wen Qing couldn’t stop smiling.

"You should be glad Ting Hua came to help you out."

"Where’s Dad?" Su He glanced around but didn’t see her father.

"Someone came by for him earlier, so he went to handle it."

After a bit more small talk, Su He and Fu Tinghua headed home with the kids.