Chapter 59

“…”

Ji Qingyu turned her head with difficulty, her face full of disbelief. Although she knew he wouldn’t joke about such things, she still asked in astonishment, “Really?”

“Is there any need to lie about this?” Feng Chengze asked in a low, hoarse voice. “Didn’t you notice something missing at home before?”

Generally speaking, in a sweet and deep relationship between a couple, certain indispensable things exist. Even though he didn’t know much about this aspect, he knew only a few ways existed. But no matter which way, he hadn’t seen it, which was very strange. After thinking about it, he took some time to do a check-up, and the result was not surprising. He also thought it was reasonable.

“No!”

Ji Qingyu thought he was being inexplicable. Who would pay attention to such details unless he had that thought a long time ago? But these were not the main points. The main point was—

She was so angry that she wanted to turn over, but he pressed her down.

“Then why did you buy that!”

Then why was he very sincere and followed the rules every time?

“I never used it, curious.”

Hearing him shamelessly say this, Ji Qingyu wanted to bite him to death. After all, after spending so much time together, they had done everything they should and shouldn’t do. Her understanding of him grew day by day.
Maybe now, she was the person who knew him best in the world, apart from himself.

That’s how it is between men and women. Before anything happens, it’s hard to talk about such things openly. The implication is too strong and obviously not advisable.

She thought about it. If he wasn’t prepared that day on the mountainside and brought it up suddenly, would she still have the mind to continue?

No, all her attention would be diverted. What a cunning and deceitful man!

“Why didn’t you say anything these past two days?” She closed her eyes, silently reflecting on her behavior of jumping into the trap and still having fun. Is it still possible to be honest and pure now?

Feng Chengze stroked her hair, stopping her. “We’ll talk about it later.”

Now was not the time to discuss this matter. She had so many questions that he feared he couldn’t answer them all in one night. If it weren’t for the special circumstances, he wouldn’t have wanted to bring it up at this moment, as if presenting a treasure. The person who made this decision was him, but not the current him. It always felt like he stole someone else’s credit to make her smile.

After silence, Ji Qingyu sighed softly as if hurt by his concealment. The one who was stopped became Feng Chengze. He suddenly paused and frowned, and his hand holding her shoulder involuntarily loosened a bit.

“I’m fine, just a little thirsty.” She lowered her eyes and spoke softly.

Feng Chengze looked at her thoughtfully, calming his breath. He responded with a hum, put on his pants, and got out of bed. Ji Qingyu secretly observed him with the corner of her eye, her gaze lingering on his back, reluctant to look away. She reminded herself that there would be plenty of time in the future to look at him as much as she wanted.

Right now, she had more important things to do and couldn’t be easily swayed by his charm. He had just bent over to the mini-fridge and hadn’t even asked what she wanted to drink. She had already leaped lightly from the bed, put on her robe, slipped into her slippers, and dashed into the bathroom, closing and locking the frosted glass door with lightning speed. The series of actions was smooth and swift.

Hearing the sound of the door closing, Feng Chengze straightened up, slightly surprised. Holding a bottle of mineral water, he thought for a moment, walked to the bathroom door, knocked, and asked in a deep voice, “What’s wrong?”

Ji Qingyu leaned against the door, covering her mouth and laughing quietly. She wouldn’t get angry with him over this because she also had things she was hiding from him. Besides, it was his body—however, if he was hiding something about her health, that would be unacceptable. But clearly, she had decided to tease him, so how did it end up with him turning the tables on her? Did she not care about her dignity?

She had learned a trick from him: all’s fair in love and war.

“How dare you ask me what’s wrong? What do you think?” she asked, drawing out her words.

Feng Chengze heard the amusement in her tone, and his shoulders relaxed. Through the frosted door, he could only see her silhouette, knowing she was leaning against it. He also leaned against it, casually unscrewing the bottle cap as he said, “Come out. You decide. I never said it had to be today.”

Ji Qingyu snorted with laughter. She would be a fool to believe him.

“Do you admit you’re cunning?” she asked, her tone turning serious.

“What do you mean?” But her imposing manner didn’t seem to intimidate the “culprit,” as his response was still casual.

“You tricked me,” she accused. “You pretended to be pitiful, asking why I married you, making me let down my guard and speak my true feelings. And what did I get in return?”

Feng Chengze chuckled softly. Even at this moment, she didn’t forget to subtly remind him that what she had just said was the absolute truth, making his heart soften again. He thought she probably hadn’t met a mentor at Yisheng who could recognize her talents. She was very suited for negotiation, always able to precisely grasp the opponent’s thoughts and hit the mark.

“Seeing me dumbfounded makes you very proud, doesn’t it?” she huffed. “Everything is under your control. That feels great, doesn’t it?”

“Everything is under my control?” He repeated the phrase, saying meaningfully, “For others, for other things, yes.”

His tone was not humble at all—typical Feng Chengze.

Ji Qingyu’s lips curled up. Did he mean she was beyond his control? Whether it was true or not, it sounded nice.

“I’ve realized that no one can control everything,” Feng Chengze said softly. “I agree with that now. So, are you angry?”

“…Not really.”

“Are you touched?”

Ji Qingyu raised her hand and lightly patted her forehead. He really knew how to put people in difficult positions. How was she supposed to answer that? It wouldn’t be right to lie too much.

Even through a door, he seemed to see her conflicted and hesitant expression. He said gently, “Go ahead; there’s nothing you can’t say to me.”

“…Not really,” she answered honestly. She was just surprised, like someone poking her and telling her there was a rainbow in the sky. She would look up and say, “Wow,” but she wasn’t on the rainbow; she was the one watching the scenery.

Moreover, some things are hard to say, fearing it might ruin the image. For her, the experience shouldn’t be any different. It’s him who feels constrained, not her. He broke free from the constraints, so he is the one who feels more pleasure, right?

Outside the door, Feng Chengze breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this answer, a smile already appearing in his eyes. If she was moved by this, he thought he would regret not holding back tonight. Thinking of this, he curled his fingers and knocked again, “Do you want some water?”

“You haven’t answered that question yet,” she asked, pretending to be fierce. “Tell me, are you cunning?”

Feng Chengze paused for a few seconds and helplessly responded with a hum. Whatever she said he was, he would be.
…

Meanwhile, in another ward, Feng Yu didn’t let the caregiver stay. The darker the night, the harder it was to sleep. He felt the room was stuffy and just wanted to get some fresh air. Under the nurse’s gaze, he walked slowly in the corridor, which seemed like an endless road. This floor was tranquil, with almost all the wards empty. Unknowingly, he was only a few steps away from Feng Chengze’s ward.

“Come out.” Feng Chengze called out to Ji Qingyu, urging her, “Aren’t you feeling stuffy?”

Ji Qingyu retied her robe belt, feeling satisfied. Inside the room, she turned the handle, unlocked the door, and jumped out. Outside, he had already opened the door ahead of her, his arm coming across to hug her and pull her out of the bathroom. Her back was against the corridor wall, and she looked hurriedly towards the door. If they messed around here, anyone passing by would definitely hear the noise.

“Have some water.” Feng Chengze brought the mouth of the mineral water bottle to her lips to feed her. She instinctively opened her mouth, tilted her head slightly, and took small sips. Her lips were moist, and she did not notice that his gaze had changed.

She shook her head and avoided him, “No more.” She wasn’t really thirsty, just looking for an excuse.

Feng Chengze nodded, drank half the bottle from where she had drunk it, tightened the cap, and casually tossed it. It traced a line in the air and landed steadily on the sofa.

Ji Qingyu also looked over. After being with Feng Chengze, she was no longer the simple and pure person she used to be. She looked down and saw him kneeling, blocking her way out. What else was there not to understand?

“Not thirsty anymore?” he asked.

Ji Qingyu: “…”

She pressed her lips together and didn’t answer the question. He lowered his head, lifted her chin, and kissed her. Perhaps remembering her previous complaints, he held her waist and let her step on his feet so she wouldn’t have to struggle.

Just a wall away.

A nurse quietly peeked into the corridor and saw a handsome man leaning against the wall. A full moon hung in the night sky, shining through the window, illuminating him, lonely and cold.

She looked back at her computer screen. If she remembered correctly, two more meters to the left would be the ward where his brother was also hospitalized. But why did he stop?

In the dimly lit hospital corridor, Feng Chengze held the back of her head, preventing her from hitting the wall, kissing her repeatedly, deeply immersed. Even if everything around them turned to ruins at this moment, he wouldn’t let her go. This was the process he wanted and the result he pursued. He would get everything he wanted.

T/N: Can you guess what secret Feng Chengze had? ^^