Chapter 25

After they finished, still unsatisfied, he pulled Song Si in for another round.

Song Si collapsed limply in Lu Yancheng’s arms.

There was still a trace of desire in Lu Yancheng’s eyes as he leaned closer to her ear and placed a gentle kiss.

Song Si felt a jolt, like being electrocuted.

He asked in a low voice, “Did it hurt today?”

Song Si: “Yes! It hurt a lot!”

Lu Yancheng chuckled wickedly.

Her heart clearly betrayed her words!

“You’re saying the opposite of what you feel.”

Song Si: “I’m not!”

Lu Yancheng glanced at the wall clock — it was already 4:30. “My parents might arrive at 5. Let’s tidy up?”

Song Si instantly bounced out of his arms.

[Parents?]

[His parents — now her in-laws?]

Lu Yancheng thought about the reason for his parents’ visit. Although he had some concerns, could they really force him to divorce?

“What’s wrong? Scared?”

Song Si: “Scared of what? What’s there to be scared of?”

Lu Yancheng: “That’s good, then.”

He gently squeezed her hand.

Having just consummated their relationship, he found himself surprisingly addicted.

He had never liked things that made him easily obsessed — except for her, she seemed to be the one exception.

Song Si’s eyes were dark and clear as ink. “Are we still going to Deputy Commander Zhang’s house for dinner tonight?”

Lu Yancheng: “Yes.”

Song Si gave him a resentful look. “It’s your fault. You knew your parents were coming, and you still messed around for so long.”

Lu Yancheng: “……”

Wasn’t she the one who kept shouting in her head, “faster, harder”?

He was only being respectful and making sure all her needs were fully satisfied!

His gaze, dark and indulgent, swept over her. “Mm, it’s all my fault.”

Song Si: “……”

[Why is his attitude so good?]

She glanced at Lu Yancheng again.

Lu Yancheng stood up and began getting dressed. “I’ll go check if your coat is dry.”

Song Si: “Mm.”

After Lu Yancheng left, she finally began putting on her clothes.

His parents were coming this afternoon — but what about the original host’s adoptive parents? Would they show up too?

A tough battle might be ahead!

The most ridiculous part was that the female lead hadn’t even shown up yet — and she was already at war with the female lead’s allies?

“Hey, stupid system, come out.”

The system didn’t want to respond at first when it heard Song Si’s voice, but curiosity about how she had managed to cozy up to Commander Chen and his wife finally got the better of it. It reluctantly answered, “What is it? Need something from me?”

Song Si: “Have the female lead’s parents arrived in Baiyang Village?”

System: “I don’t know. Who am I supposed to ask if you’re asking me?”

Song Si: “Swear it. If you’re lying, may lightning strike you.”

The system exploded in anger: “Get lost, psycho!”

Afraid she might get more information if it stuck around, it promptly disappeared.

Song Si: “……”

[Did this stupid system get smarter?]

[What now? It’s going to be harder to get intel.]

Just then, Lu Yancheng came back and overheard her last few sentences.

Intel? Was she asking the system for info about his parents?

He was becoming increasingly curious about this “system” Song Si kept mentioning.

Song Si: “I’m going to wash my face.”

Lu Yancheng didn’t want the group of young bachelors outside to see her in this current state. “I’ll go fetch some water.”

After washing her face and brushing her hair, Song Si changed into a black coat. Inside, she wore a white blouse and kept the same wool-polyester trousers, paired with black leather shoes — giving her an entirely different aura.

Lu Yancheng glanced over. “Most girls seem to prefer red or pink.”

Song Si: “Like you said — most girls. I’m not ‘most girls.’”

Lu Yancheng: “……”

She looked… sharper and more commanding in this outfit.

Song Si: “Let’s go.”

When they arrived at Commander Chen’s house, Qin Hua was knitting a sweater, and Commander Chen was reading a newspaper.

He was still holding the paper when he went to answer the door.

Seeing Song Si and Lu Yancheng, he said, “You’re back?”

Lu Yancheng: “Yes, Commander Chen.”

Song Si entered and placed two bags on the coffee table. “Uncle Chen, when we were in the city, I saw a belt that looked really nice — I thought it matched your style, so Lu Yancheng and I bought it for you.”

Commander Chen put down his newspaper and walked over, picking up the bag. “For me?”

Song Si: “I wasn’t sure if you’d like it.”

Commander Chen was inwardly delighted. “I like it very much!”

All these years, he had seen other people’s dutiful daughters buying gifts for their parents, but he himself had never received anything from his own son!

And now, his first gift from a younger generation came from Si Si.

His desire to adopt her as a goddaughter grew even stronger.

From the side, Qin Hua looked over while continuing to knit.

If Old Chen got something, surely she would too?

Song Si said, “Aunt Qin, I also got you a silk scarf. It’ll look beautiful on you.”

As she spoke, she opened another bag and handed it to Qin Hua.

The moment Qin Hua saw it, she loved it. “Thank you, Si Si. It’s beautiful — I really like it.”

What to do? She liked this girl more and more — she almost wished she were her own daughter.

Song Si: “Should I help you try it on?”

Qin Hua: “Sure.”

Her heart was full of joy — this was what it felt like to be doted on by a daughter.

Now that she had the idea of making Song Si her goddaughter, she was already seeing her as her own child.

After tying the scarf, Song Si turned to Commander Chen. “Uncle Chen, does it look nice?”

Commander Chen had already taken out the belt and was holding it up to himself. “It looks great — and so does this belt!”

He looked at Lu Yancheng. “Si Si picked it, right? You wouldn’t have that kind of taste.”

Lu Yancheng: “Yes, she picked it.”

He had actually thought Commander Chen and Aunt Qin wouldn’t accept the gifts — but they were clearly delighted.

Just then, the phone in Commander Chen’s house rang.

Commander Chen walked over and picked it up. Hearing Lu Yuanzheng’s voice, he looked at his watch in surprise. “Where are you? Weren’t you and Yun Zhen supposed to come over?”

Lu Yuanzheng said softly, “Grandma’s health suddenly took a turn for the worse — she’s been hospitalized. We can’t make it today. Can you tell Lu Yancheng to come back? I’m afraid she might not pull through this time… she keeps asking for him.”

Commander Chen: “Okay, I understand.”

After hanging up, he turned to Lu Yancheng. “Your grandma’s in the hospital. It’s not looking good. Your parents went to take care of her, so they won’t be coming today. You and Si Si should head back. I’ll approve some leave for you.”

As he finished speaking, he gave Lu Yancheng a meaningful look.

Hopefully this situation might help change his parents’ opinion of Si Si.

After a pause, he looked at Song Si. “Si Si, Aunt Qin has always wanted a daughter. She really likes you and asked me if we could adopt you as our goddaughter. Would you be willing?”

Song Si was stunned. “Willing! A hundred times willing!”

[Ahh! A glittering golden thigh to cling to! My sponsor-daddy and sponsor-mommy!]

Commander Chen and Qin Hua both felt a pang of sorrow.

This little girl must have really lacked love.

He turned to Lu Yancheng. “Mention this to your father when you can.”

Lu Yancheng: “Yes, Commander.”

Commander Chen called over his guard. “Xiao Liu, drive them back. Take turns with Lu Yancheng driving — don’t let him get too tired.”

…

At 5 a.m., the green military jeep arrived at Wancheng First People’s Hospital.

Song Si followed Lu Yancheng quickly through the halls until they reached his grandmother’s room.

The moment they entered, they saw Lu Yuanzheng and He Yunzhen lightly dozing.

Lu Yuanzheng was the first to wake up. Seeing Song Si beside Lu Yancheng, he was surprised. “Si Si came too.”

The man’s voice was full of exhaustion — clearly, he hadn’t slept all night.

Hearing his voice, He Yunzhen also woke up. She looked at Song Si with clear displeasure and said, “Why are you here?”