Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 658

The person who came into view was Ruan Tao. At this moment, she was holding the kitchen knife that was shining with a cold light tightly in both hands, and her knuckles were slightly white due to the force.

Her eyes were wide open like copper bells as she stood in the middle of the living room, staring intently, her eyes full of vigilance and undisguised hostility, as if the person standing opposite her was her mortal enemy.

Her hair was like a messy ball of straw, scattered wantonly on her shoulders. She was wearing a loose nightgown, and the originally smooth hem of the skirt was now wrinkled.

She was barefoot, and her white soles stepped on the cold floor, which showed that she was suddenly awakened from her sleep by the sudden movement. Out of a strong self-protection instinct, she hurriedly picked up the kitchen knife as a self-defense weapon.

Seeing that it was He Yuzhu standing at the door, Ruan Tao's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.

Her body, which was as tense as a string, relaxed instantly at this moment, as if all the tension and vigilance were taken away.

She pursed her lips slightly, and with a hint of pouting, she whispered, "Brother He, why didn't you tell me you were coming back? I just heard some noise outside, and I was so panicked. I thought something had happened, and it scared me to death."

As she spoke, she gently patted her heaving chest and slowly breathed a sigh of relief, trying to calm herself down completely.

He Yuzhu was originally filled with joy, and a heartwarming picture had already been sketched out in his mind: after taking a bath, while Ruan Tao and Ruan Mi were deep in sleep, he would tiptoe to open the door of their room, and give them a big surprise with a carefully prepared small gift or a playful face.

To this end, he even hummed a light tune while taking a bath, looking forward to the upcoming happy moment.

However, reality dealt him a heavy blow; plans can never keep up with changes.

When he was wrapped in a bath towel and was preparing to implement the "surprise plan" quietly, Ruan Tao suddenly woke up.

This sudden change made his carefully prepared plans come to nothing in an instant, and all his expectations were shattered like bubbles.

He froze in place, the smile on his face instantly frozen. Then a hint of annoyance appeared on his face. He scratched his head and replied helplessly, "I saw you two sleeping so soundly, your breathing was even, your little faces were rosy, so I just didn't feel comfortable waking you up. I specially prepared a little surprise, thinking it would be a pleasant surprise for you, but I didn't expect it to surprise you instead."

As soon as he finished speaking, He Yuzhu seemed to be driven by an invisible force. His steps were eager and firm. He took a step forward, stretched out his long arms, and hugged Ruan Tao tightly in his arms.

His arms were like iron hoops, and he used all his strength, as if he wanted to rub her into his bones and blood, making her an inseparable part of his life.

Then, he tilted his head back slightly, his Adam's apple rolling up and down, his breathing becoming more rapid, and he lowered his head impatiently, his eyes full of heat and desire, his target directed at Ruan Tao's cherry-like, juicy and extremely tempting lips.

Ruan Tao was caught off guard and felt dizzy. She was frightened by the sudden action and her body trembled, and she couldn't help but moan.

In a panic, the kitchen knife in his hand lost control and fell heavily to the ground with a clang, making a crisp and abrupt sound.

Her body trembled slightly, as if she was overwhelmed by this strong love. She subconsciously raised her hands and hugged He Yuzhu's waist, her fingertips unconsciously grasping his clothes.

In an instant, a blush quickly climbed up her cheeks, spreading from her ears to her neck, just like peach blossoms blooming in spring, delicate and charming.

At this moment, everything around them seemed to freeze, time stopped quietly, and the whole world seemed to be left with only their rapid breathing and violently beating heartbeats.

However, at this sweet moment of affection, a sudden, sharp and piercing "clang" sound, like thunder from a clear sky, instantly broke the surrounding tranquility.

The sound was particularly abrupt in the silent night, startling He Yuzhu and A Tao.

It turned out that Ruan Mi was awakened by the loud noise. She groped for the light switch in the room in a daze and took some effort to turn on the light.

The light suddenly came on, causing her to squint. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, which were still a little red from just waking up, and yawned. Her voice was lazy and full of sleep as she asked in Tao's direction, "Tao, what happened?"

Ruan Tao was happily immersed in a moment of warmth with He Yuzhu, and the low laughter was still floating in the air.

Suddenly, there were footsteps at the door, followed by a loud greeting.

The sudden sound was like a thunderclap, which frightened Ruan Tao so much that she trembled all over, like a frightened rabbit. She had been snuggling tightly in He Yuzhu's arms, but she quickly struggled to break free as if by reflex.

In an instant, the blush on her face deepened rapidly like a tide, spreading all the way to her ears, and her whole body was like a ripe tomato, red and hot.

She waved her hands in panic and stammered, "No, nothing happened. It's just that Brother He is back."

As she spoke, her eyes dodged, not daring to look directly at the person who came. She hurriedly bent down to pick up the kitchen knife that had fallen on the ground at some point. She rushed into the kitchen as if fleeing, and hastily put the kitchen knife back in its place.

When He Yuzhu heard Ruan Tao say this, he felt like a bucket of cold water was poured over his head, and his heart immediately sank.

He secretly groaned in his heart, knowing that with Ruan Mi's personality, this good thing today would most likely be ruined.

Just as I was thinking about it, less than two minutes later, the bedroom door shook gently, and Ruan Mi walked out of the room gracefully.

She was wearing a nightgown similar in style to Ruan Tao's. The soft fabric fit her body perfectly, outlining her smooth lines.

Her hair was tied loosely at the back of her head, with a few strands of hair hanging on both sides of her cheeks. Her eyes were sleepy, and there was still a lingering laziness in her eyes. She just stared straight at the two people sitting opposite each other in the living room.

He Yuzhu forced himself to cheer up, a smile on his face as he said, "It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. I brought you some small gifts, some inexpensive but practical things, just to add some fun to your life. Also, I specially prepared a few cold dishes, all of which are my specialty home-cooked flavors. Let's eat together and chat while we eat."

After he finished speaking, he walked into the kitchen swiftly and carefully brought out the cold dishes that had been packed in exquisite lunch boxes in advance. Each dish was attractive in color and the presentation was exquisite.

Then, he skillfully opened a bottle of ice beer. In an instant, the beer foam popped out, bringing a hint of coolness.

The three of them sat together, under the warm yellow light, with the sounds of clinking glasses and laughter, officially starting this relaxing and happy time.

The two women were wearing ultra-thin pajamas, as soft as cicada wings, and sat on both sides of him gracefully like fairies who were not of this world.

That delicate and boneless body seemed to exude invisible magic, and wisps of charming fragrance drifted away faintly, lingering around He Yuzhu's nose, making people feel relaxed and happy, as if they were in a misty fairyland.

Their eyes were full of curiosity and they asked questions one after another, showing a strong desire to explore He Yuzhu's life in the past four months.

Ruan Tao blinked her big, watery eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering, and asked in a soft voice, "Brother He, where have you been these four months? Why haven't I seen you?"

Ruan Mi was not willing to be left behind and quickly agreed, "Yeah, yeah, are you going on some big business? Tell us about it."

He Yuzhu's mind raced, and he came up with a plan. He instantly made up a vivid story, intending to cleverly cover up the mysterious disappearance of the past four months.

He looked calm and told his story in a leisurely manner, claiming that he had traveled to a distant place to seek refuge with a relative whom he had not seen for a long time. The relative's business was in a deadlock and he was in urgent need of help, so he plunged into the busy business world.

During this journey, he traveled to many places, not only experiencing the customs and cultures of different regions, but also meeting all kinds of interesting people.

As he spoke, he gesticulated and imitated the expressions and accents of those people, making the anecdotes along the way come alive.

Qin Huairu and Lou Xiao'e listened intently, completely immersed in the story he wove. Sometimes they were frightened by the thrilling twists and turns and cried out softly, and sometimes they couldn't help giggling at the humorous stories he told. The room was filled with a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.

Originally, He Yuzhu still had some thoughts of stealing the beauty in his heart, but when he looked around at the slightly cramped house and Ruan Mi's figure busy cleaning up, he knew in his heart that he would obviously not succeed today.

Ruan Mi stood up swiftly and walked towards the inner room while saying "I'll go clean up the room". In a moment, only He Yuzhu and Ruan Tao were left facing each other.

He Yuzhu seized this fleeting opportunity and leaned slightly closer to Ruan Tao. He lowered his voice unconsciously, and with a barely perceptible tremor, he said, "Can you come to my room later?"

His tone was filled with uncontrollable anticipation, his eyes fixed on Ruan Tao, the burning desire in his eyes seemed to burn her.

When Ruan Tao heard this, her cheeks instantly flushed like a bright sunset, just like peach blossoms gently blown by the spring breeze.

She lowered her head in panic, her fingers unconsciously fiddling with the corner of her clothes, repeatedly pinching and smoothing out the wrinkles there.

Her eyes flickered, but she didn't dare to look directly into He Yuzhu's eyes. Her voice was as soft as the spring breeze, and she shyly replied, "No, I don't want to. It would be so embarrassing if my sister found out."

He Yuzhu's eyes flickered with resentment. After much persuasion, Ruan Tao remained unmoved. He gritted his teeth, steeled his resolve, and moved closer, almost clinging to Ruan Tao. With a touch of eagerness and anticipation, he continued, "How about I go to your room? Just sit for a while. Really, I have something very important to discuss with you."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand and gestured in the air, trying to use this action to increase his persuasiveness, and was determined to convince Ruan Tao.

Ruan Tao blushed instantly upon hearing this. She waved her hands hastily and said urgently, "That's absolutely impossible! My sister's room and I are separated by only a wall, and it's so thin that even the slightest sound can pass through unimpeded. I can hear it clearly."

She raised her head slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of reproach, yet also a hint of cuteness. She looked straight at He Yuzhu and said coquettishly, "Brother He, you, why do you keep thinking about these trivial things all day long?"

The tone was soft, with a slight rise at the end, just like she was acting coquettishly, making people feel itchy inside.

He Yuzhu bowed slightly, with a friendly smile on his face, and explained in a gentle voice: "Look, I, your big brother He, am already so old, and I still lack someone who understands me. It's time to put the matter of getting married on the agenda.

As for you, you are so well-behaved and sensible, and you have such a close relationship with Ruan Mi. Every time I see you two together, my heart feels like it’s filled with honey, and I’m so happy.”

As he spoke, he raised his hand, and with such gentle movements as if he was afraid of disturbing a butterfly, he gently stroked Ruan Tao's hair. The tenderness flowing from his eyes seemed to fill the entire room.

Ruan Tao was about to open her mouth to say something, but at this moment, Ruan Mi walked out of the room with light steps.

She had just finished tidying up her room and put everything in perfect order.

Ruan Mi raised her hand and glanced at the exquisite watch on her wrist. The hands quietly pointed to a late hour, so she tilted her head slightly, looked at He Yuzhu with soft eyes, and whispered softly, "It's getting late, Brother He. You've been running around all day, it's time for you to go back and have a good rest. Think about it, there are still a lot of things to do tomorrow, so you have to get enough rest."

Ruan Mi's words were as gentle as a spring breeze, brushing against people's hearts, but there was a kind of firmness in her tone that could not be refuted, as if reminding He Yuzhu that it was indeed time to return.

He Yuzhu was unwilling, but he also knew that the situation was hopeless, so he could only sigh helplessly.

Looking up at the inky night outside the window, he knew in his heart that there was no possibility of saving the situation tonight.

His eyes slowly swept across the room, as if he was lingering for the last time. Finally, at the urging of the two sisters, he stood up very reluctantly.

He dragged his heavy steps, as if a heavy burden was hanging under his feet, and was "driven" out of the room by the two sisters step by step.

The dim lights in the corridor flickered, as if they were also mourning his loneliness at the moment.

He walked into his somewhat deserted bedroom, and the moment he closed the door, he blocked out all the noise, leaving himself alone with the silence of the room.

The two sisters heard the sound and subconsciously looked back.

Ruan Mi approached Ruan Tao and lowered her voice, as if afraid of disturbing something, and said softly: "Go to sleep quickly!"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Tao responded weakly, her voice filled with unconcealable disappointment.