13. Discovery

1060th Floor (OP):

Oh no, what do I do? My wife is really angry this time. I just ordered takeout, and when it was ready, I woke him up to eat. Usually, when he’s in bed, he likes to hug me and nuzzle at my neck until he wakes up.

Today, out of habit, he hugged me, but after a moment, he pushed me away and just sat there waiting to fully wake up.

I reached out to hold his hand, and he didn’t pull away, but he also didn’t say anything, just glared at me with an angry look. I immediately realized he was waiting for me to say something.

However, I hadn’t figured out the reason yet, and I didn’t want to make him angrier by saying something wrong. So, I bravely admitted I was wrong, suggested we eat first, and said we could talk after.

I managed to coax him into having his meal, and halfway through, he finally asked.

He asked why I was apologizing to him.

I told him that I got drunk and acted crazy, making him take care of me all night. Also, I misunderstood something, which made him upset.

That’s the reason I could come up with, but after hearing it, c seemed even angrier. He asked if I didn’t remember anything after getting drunk.

I knew this was a critical issue, but I genuinely couldn’t remember anything, so I just shook my head. Otherwise, if c asked more questions, I would completely mess up.

After hearing my response, he gave me an angry and aggrieved look. I was both anxious and helpless, so I tried to calm him down.

Once we finally finished our meal, c sat down to watch TV, and I moved closer to him. But this time, he didn’t snuggle into my arms. I slowly moved closer on my own and hugged him quietly.

He noticed but didn’t say anything, just letting me hug him. This was the first time I’d seen c like this, looking like an angry pufferfish.

But even though he was angry, he didn’t resort to any violence. He probably thought he was just venting his anger, but he was actually holding back.

He didn’t even want to tell me why he was angry, so it was clear that he was really upset. And it seemed like it was definitely my fault.

1061st Floor:

So, haven’t you figured it out yet?

1062nd Floor:

c has given such clear hints, and you still can’t connect the dots?

1063rd Floor:

You’re as dense as a brick!

1064th Floor:

I can already feel it! If it were me, I’d be furious!

1065th Floor (OP):

I’ve got a general idea! I’m not a clueless straight guy who doesn’t understand his wife’s feelings!

It’s definitely related to me getting drunk. This time, I got drunk because I was sad about my wife not being there, so I cried while hugging my wife. But it’s clear that my wife isn’t upset about that. However, he emphasized the drinking part, so it must be about the previous time!

I think I understand now. I’m the type who speaks their mind when drunk! That time I got drunk, it was because I was mad at my roommate for having a girlfriend, so could it be…

Did I do something to c when I was drunk that time?! Did I make an unwanted advance?! Damn! I can’t believe I could be so vulgar!

But why is my wife only getting upset about it today? Could it be because I got drunk this time and remembered what happened last time?!

No, I have to go ask my former roommate what I did back then… This is so scary; I’m never getting drunk again…

1066th Floor:

Getting closer to the truth!

1067th Floor:

Waiting to see OP’s expression after finding out the truth.

1068th Floor:

Might want to strangle oneself?

1069th Floor:

If it were me, I’d feel like I missed out on a fortune and be furious with myself.

1070th Floor (OP):

Ahhhhh!!! This is bad!!! My dad suddenly had something urgent and wanted me to come back to the company!!

I told him I was comforting my wife, but he said it was really urgent. He personally taught me his secret technique for comforting my mom. My dad wouldn’t mention it if it weren’t incredibly important, but I’m afraid my wife will stay mad at me.

After hearing this, my dad said he’d be working late for the next couple of days, and none of us, father and sons, will be able to go home. Since my mom and my sister-in-law don’t have anything to do, they’ll take my wife out to hang around.

Although I couldn’t leave my wife with peace of mind, I still agreed. I just explained to him a moment ago, although he didn’t say it explicitly, I know he understands. He never throws a tantrum, always well-behaved.

Before leaving, I repeatedly reminded him to call me if anything happens. He didn’t say anything, just nodded continuously. I really wanted to give him a farewell kiss, but I was afraid he’d get even angrier.

Unexpectedly, just before I left, he came over, pulled down the zipper of my coat, and hugged me. He even awkwardly tried to zip up the zipper from the back, wrapping himself inside it.

Who cares about anything else? At that moment, I held my wife tightly within the confines of my coat, and he hugged me quietly for a few minutes before letting go. After letting go, he even turned his head slightly in a somewhat coquettish manner, asking me to finish up quickly and come back.

Ahhhh!!! My wife, how can he be so cute and soft, even when he’s angry? Even when he’s upset, he can’t help but act all lovey-dovey towards me. Sob, sob, sob. So, I hold such a high position in my wife’s heart?

You all take care for the next couple of days. The working class has to return to their corporate lives. I’ll be back on the forum after I’m done with my busy schedule.

1071st Floor:

How can this be?

1072nd Floor:

How can this be?! This is what c’s anger is like?!

1073rd Floor:

Where can you find such a wife? I’m quitting my job immediately!

1074th Floor:

OP, you’re one of a kind…

I should have known earlier how serious c’s anger could be. It’s like a little cat scratching people, but he still retracts his claws…

1075th Floor:

Haha, I looked in the mirror, and there’s a little devil inside. I was foolishly thinking c would really quarrel with OP!

1076th Floor:

I’ve already bought a down jacket. Where can I pick up my wife, who might sneak inside?

1077th Floor:

Now that it’s still early, if you take a nap upstairs, you might dream about it.

1078th Floor:

This is so annoying. Why do so many things have to happen at this crucial moment?

1079th Floor:

Perhaps this is a time for Murphy’s Law?

1080th Floor:

What should we do then? Wait for a few more days?

1081st Floor:

Sigh, waiting is really tough.

1082nd Floor:

That’s why I only read completed novels!

1083rd Floor:

I’m afraid of spoilers for completed novels too! Dammit!

1084th Floor:

Exactly, especially for the really popular ones!!! The same goes for novels and TV shows! I get so angry every time they spoil me, and it’s always available online as soon as it’s published!

1085th Floor:

Do you think OP will be busy for the next two days? 

1086th Floor:

I doubt it, did you all forget that OP said his mom and sister-in-law are going to find c? c probably won’t have time.

1087th Floor:

That’s true, and it’s finals week for university students now! They still have to review…

1088th Floor:

Stop it, I’m already in tears… Chose the right major, top the rankings every year for the college entrance exam!

1089th Floor:

Just thinking about everyone having to review makes me happy. Finally, I’ve found a bit of relief from all the dog food!

1090th Floor:

Pouring cold water on this, from my perspective—

OP and c don’t need to study at all!

One is already running projects with the teachers every day, and the other is already managing a company. Do you think they’d be as miserable as us?

1091st Floor:

What if…

Some people are just exceptionally strong in practical application, and their theoretical knowledge is rubbish. First, let me clarify, I don’t mean to insult OP and c by saying their theoretical knowledge is rubbish!

1092nd Floor:

For example, the feeling of the English language?

1093rd Floor:

The comment above cracked me up, “the eternal god of linguistic feeling” hahaha.

1094th Floor:

So why is everyone preparing for finals? Instead of studying, they’re following this thread…

1095th Floor:

Hmm… those who act first, it’s not my business!

1096th Floor:

Why is that? I don’t know either~

1097th Floor:

Darn, I have an exam tomorrow! Gotta go! I’ll come back to see the results after finishing my exams in the next two days!

1157th Floor (OP):

…I’m back.

I need everyone’s help right now. Does anyone have screenshots of my wife’s previous posts? 

To put it briefly, in the past couple of days, I went to help my dad, along with my brother. The three of us basically stayed at the company and didn’t return home.

Initially, I was worried that my wife would be bored at home. However, my mom and sister-in-law went to visit him, took him out to eat and shop. So, I felt a little relieved.

After finally finishing up our work, I wanted to go back home. I had planned to have the housekeeper prepare food, which I would take back with me. I didn’t want my wife to eat alone.

But for some reason, before I could leave, my dad and brother looked at me with silent disdain after checking their phones. They didn’t let me go home and instructed me to go back and console my wife.

I said, “Dad, you haven’t taught me how to be a master at consoling people yet.”

He said, “I’ve never heard of a situation like yours. You’re lucky you didn’t get beaten.”

I wanted to ask more questions, but they impatiently kicked me out of the company’s gate.

So, on my way back home, I immediately called one of my former roommates. We had dinner together back then, and he should know what happened.

Once I got through, I got straight to the point and asked him if he remembered.

He was at a loss for words, saying, “This single dog has been avoiding me. I want to give him a kick when I see him.”

I was getting anxious and urged him.

Maybe he sensed my emotions because, without understanding, he replied with a somewhat gnashing tone, “Isn’t it just that you got drunk and found a target? Do I have to listen to your great achievements repeatedly?”

At that moment, I was dumbfounded. I found a target?! Was it c? What exactly happened?!

I pressed further, and he said, “You were just drunk and boldly declared c as your boyfriend, and c agreed.”

I wanted to ask more questions, but I had already arrived home. I hung up the phone and entered the house unsteadily, and c hadn’t come back yet.

I sent him a WeChat message, but my hands were shaking, and I made several typos. I didn’t say anything and just sent a message that said, “Boyfriend?”

He replied instantly, asking if I remembered now.

I replied, “I only know that you’re already my boyfriend.”

He sent an angry emoji and said, “Don’t you like browsing the forum? Go ask them what happened!”

Then I realized that he had already discovered this post and even commented on it! No wonder I noticed there were fewer comments that time, and you all seemed to have an unspoken understanding…

This is a lifelong matter, and I hope the almighty internet friends can help. Although a summary gives me a general idea, I don’t want to miss a single punctuation mark in my wife’s words.

1157th Floor:

Finally, we’re getting to the end…

1158th Floor:

A screenshot is worth a thousand words, so use screenshots! Come on, OP, we’re waiting!

1159th Floor:

What is this? A delightfully dramatic turn of events? It seems like it but not quite?

1160th Floor:

I’ve got my melon seeds and popcorn ready, just waiting for OP’s reaction!

1161st Floor:

Here it comes!!!

[Long screenshot][Long screenshot][Long screenshot][Long screenshot][Long screenshot]

1162nd Floor:

Can’t wait, can’t wait! Rubbing my hands together, waiting for the reaction!