Chapter 77: The Pitiful Female Supporting Character from a Patriarchal Family in the 2000s (24)

Ai Xiaoling knew very well what would happen next.

She still did it.

It wasn’t impulsive, and she didn’t regret it.

It felt more like something that naturally followed, flowing with the course of events.

The two of them tangled with each other until nearly dawn. Ai Xiaoling felt like she had just been pulled out of water. She had already been tired, and now her chest heaved violently. Her face was flushed as she clung to Ye Zhou and refused to let go.

He wasn’t doing much better either. He held her gently to soothe her. The heat and possessiveness in his eyes hadn’t faded at all.

This time, Ai Xiaoling was so exhausted that she fell asleep. Ye Zhou looked at her in his arms, reached into his clothes pocket, and pulled out a ring box.

He took out the diamond ring from inside, lifted Ai Xiaoling’s hand, and carefully slipped it on her finger.

The cool touch made Ai Xiaoling’s hand shrink back. Then she wrapped her arm around his neck and nestled into his arms again, murmuring like a spoiled child, “I want to sleep now—”

“Go to sleep.” Ye Zhou smiled gently and held her tightly again. His chin rested on her soft hair, and he couldn’t help but kiss her once more.

His heart had softened to the extreme.

Actually, he had bought the proposal ring just a few days after they got together, but he hadn’t found the right time to propose.

Originally, he wanted to find the right moment during the trip to propose to her, but now he couldn’t wait any longer.

The next day.

When Ai Xiaoling woke up, Ye Zhou was no longer beside her.

Still drowsy, she turned over and slowly sat up.

When Ye Zhou opened the door and came in, he saw her sitting on the bed with a dazed expression. Only when she saw him did her eyes become clear.

“Where did you go?” she asked.

“I went downstairs to renew the room and got you something to eat.” Ye Zhou put the food on the table and sat on the edge of the bed.

Ai Xiaoling said, “I thought you ran away.”

Ye Zhou raised an eyebrow.

She continued, “I didn’t even ask you to take responsibility. You don’t have to be scared.”

This was the truth. She hadn’t thought of making him take responsibility. It was something she willingly chose.

No matter what the future holds for them, she would not regret the decision she made in this moment.

Ye Zhou pressed his lips together and pointed to her hand.

Ai Xiaoling was puzzled and looked down. When she saw the diamond ring on her finger, her expression froze for a moment. “When did you put this on me? I haven’t agreed yet!”

Humans.

They really can’t lie to their hearts.

Even as she said this, the corners of her lips couldn’t stop rising. She was surprised and happy.

At that moment, Ai Xiaoling realized that deep down, she did want to marry Ye Zhou.

“You have to take responsibility. That means you’ve agreed.” Ye Zhou rarely acted so stubborn and unreasonable.

“I didn’t say anything myself.” Ai Xiaoling lowered her head and looked at the ring, reaching out to gently touch it.

The diamond ring was so shiny.

So beautiful.

She was so shallow.

Ye Zhou sat closer to Ai Xiaoling. He reached out, tucked her falling strands of hair behind her ear, and gently smoothed her hair with his fingers. “Get up and eat something before going back to sleep. I extended the room. We can rest well for another day.”

Ai Xiaoling didn’t say anything.

“You haven’t even had breakfast. Get up.” Ye Zhou coaxed again and reached out to pull her.

Ai Xiaoling half-resisted and half-accepted, softly allowing him to pull her up. In the end, Ye Zhou simply picked her up.

She leaned against Ye Zhou’s shoulder full of affection, looking at the ring on her hand. Then she rubbed her head against his neck and tilted her head with a smile.

So what if she was just a supporting character?

She couldn’t control how the story developed.

She hadn’t gotten involved in someone else’s relationship. Ye Zhou truly loved her now. She loved him deeply, too.

After getting up and washing, they had lunch. Ai Xiaoling couldn’t resist the drowsiness and crawled back into bed. She reached her hand toward Ye Zhou. “Come up and sleep with me.”

Ye Zhou hesitated a little.

“Come up!” She spoke forcefully, her tone a bit overbearing, and even urged him. “Hurry up.”

He let out a sigh and got on the bed after taking off his shoes.

Ai Xiaoling slipped into Ye Zhou’s arms like a fish. She looked up at him with clear and bright eyes, her voice soft. “My legs are sore and my waist too. Give me a massage.”

Ye Zhou, who always fulfilled her requests, paused for a moment, then placed his hand on her slender waist. “Here?”

Ai Xiaoling pulled his hand upward a little, then closed her eyes in satisfaction and hugged him.

Her body carried a light fragrance, and her skin was delicate and smooth. With her being the one he liked, Ye Zhou massaged her for a while, then leaned down to kiss her lips.

“Giggling——” Ai Xiaoling hadn’t fallen asleep and was awakened by his teasing.

Ye Zhou’s movements were very gentle, filled with lingering affection. He slowly sucked on her lips and spoke softly. “Let’s get married when we go back, okay?”

Ai Xiaoling opened her eyes, pretending to think for a second, then suddenly cried out. “You bit me!”

He bit her, very lightly, but it was still excessive.

Ye Zhou didn’t apologize. He seemed dissatisfied with her hesitation and acted a bit petulant.

“You bit me.” She emphasized again. “How can you bite people?”

Ye Zhou still didn’t speak, just kept looking at her.

Ai Xiaoling felt it was happening too fast. Her eyes flicked away out of guilt. Through Ye Zhou’s collar, she saw his collarbone and shoulders covered in bite marks and scratches—traces she had left last night.

“You don’t want to marry me.” The heat that had just risen inside Ye Zhou was doused like a bucket of cold water.

He could tell she was really hesitating.

Ye Zhou couldn’t figure it out. Things had come to this point, and yet she didn’t want to marry him.

Was she unwilling to take responsibility for him?

“I’m not.” Ai Xiaoling naturally denied it.

Seeing Ye Zhou unmoved, she leaned over to kiss him. “I really didn’t.”

Ye Zhou expressed his unease. “You’re like this—thinking about breaking up just after getting together. Now you don’t want to get married. It makes me uneasy all the time. I don’t know what to do.”

“I’m sorry.” Ai Xiaoling reached out to smooth the frown on his brow. She nuzzled against his neck and tried to slide her hand into his shirt.

Ye Zhou held her hand down.

“You don’t dote on me anymore.” Ai Xiaoling seized the opportunity, raised her head, and whined several times. “You weren’t like this last night.”

Last night he had clung to her, again and again.

She struggled a little, but Ye Zhou still wouldn’t let go.

“It hurts!”

As soon as she said that, he loosened his grip.

Ai Xiaoling took the chance to pull her hand out. She hugged him again, rubbing her cheek against him, whispering in his ear, “Why are you like this? Why?”

Her actions were clearly suggestive.

Ye Zhou was still aroused by her.

“Are we getting married when we go back?” His voice was a bit hoarse, but he still restrained himself and asked.

“You——”

“Yes or no?” He interrupted her and even pretended to push her away. “If not, then forget it. We’ll only do this when we’re married. Otherwise, it’s not good for either of us.”

Ai Xiaoling widened her eyes. “!!!”

Ye Zhou had a stern face, looking like he was abstinent and detached.

“Why are you like this?” Ai Xiaoling accused him. “I’m a girl and I’m like this already!”

Wasn’t she just trying to cling to him?

Yes, it hurt, but it felt good.

She wanted to enjoy the moment.

Ye Zhou saw right through her thoughts and said plainly, “You want to take advantage of me.”

“Ye Zhou!” She was both embarrassed and angry.

“Are we getting married or not?” Ye Zhou held her waist and gave her one more chance.

Ai Xiaoling didn’t say anything, but she leaned in to cling to him. Ye Zhou still refused to comply, so she gritted her teeth. “Yes yes yes!”

As soon as she said it, she was pulled into his arms again.

The sudden intensity of his actions startled her. She quickly said, “Be gentle.”

“Mm.” Ye Zhou replied, then sealed her lips with a kiss and lifted her shirt. “I’ll be gentle.”

The two originally just planned to spend the night. In the end, they stayed in the hotel for three days. Ai Xiaoling felt like she was being drained dry by a man who just had his first taste of intimacy.

Yet she still liked clinging to him.

Their relationship quickly grew deeper. On the fourth day, they finally returned to the city.

They had stayed up late again the previous night. The next day they didn’t get up until noon. When checking out, Ai Xiaoling leaned on Ye Zhou’s shoulder, looking very weak.

Seeing her like this, Ye Zhou didn’t take the bus with her but hailed a cab back to the city.

In the car, she cuddled with him and took another nap.

After getting off, Ai Xiaoling slowly turned around. Standing by the roadside, she looked a bit lost.

Ye Zhou took the luggage down, put a hat on her head, and was about to pull out his jacket to dress her. “Put this on so you don’t catch a cold.”

“If I catch a cold, it’s your fault.” Ai Xiaoling said.

Ye Zhou chuckled and helped her into the jacket. “Raise your arms.”

Ai Xiaoling raised her arms and put on the coat. She had just hummed softly when she saw a figure not far away, and her whole body instantly became alert.

Su Yue was even more stunned when she saw the two of them. When she saw the sparkling diamond ring on Ai Xiaoling’s hand, it was as if a thunderbolt had struck her in place.