Chapter 46: A Big Drama

Listening to Huo Nanchuan’s words, a warm and soft feeling surged through Chi Wan’s heart, an unprecedented sensation. It made her want to let go of everything and completely rely on the man beside her.

This night was their true wedding night. This moment, they were truly husband and wife. And the first thing the newly appointed husband, Huo Nanchuan, wanted to do was…

“Ah Chuan, the noodles you made were delicious, but there was just too much. I can’t finish it. You can have the rest.”

Chi Wan pushed the remaining half bowl of noodles to Huo Nanchuan without any hesitation, handing him her chopsticks as well.

Huo Nanchuan was used to this. They had done more intimate things than this. What was a little leftover food?

He picked up the noodles and ate them in big bites.

Chi Wan remained seated on the small bamboo chair, her bright eyes gazing at the man beside her with affection. She felt that Huo Nanchuan seemed different, even more handsome than before. Perhaps it was the filter in her heart that had deepened once again.

More importantly, this tall and sturdy man who could work in the fields, do laundry, cook, and had extraordinary skills to earn a lot of money, was hers.

Just thinking about it made Chi Wan’s eyes sparkle.

Soon, Huo Nanchuan had finished the remaining noodles. He picked up the bowl and chopsticks, ready to clean up, but at that moment, Chi Wan gently tugged at the corner of his shirt.

The slight pull made the strong man freeze.

He saw Chi Wan’s fair face approaching, smelled the faint fragrance emanating from her, and felt the soft touch on his chest.

On his lips, the familiar warmth arrived.

Chi Wan couldn’t help but kiss Huo Nanchuan. Her slender arms slid down his shirt, wanting to hug his waist tightly.

Huo Nanchuan’s body tensed. He quickly reached out and held Chi Wan’s wrist, which was about to move.

Chi Wan looked up, her sparkling eyes filled with confusion as she looked at the man close at hand.

Huo Nanchuan’s face burned under her gaze, his flushed cheeks hidden by his tanned skin.

“Cough.” He coughed hoarsely, his dark eyes darting away in panic.

He said in a husky voice, “Xiao Wan, it’s late. We can’t continue.”

The deep, thick voice lacked the usual steady and domineering tone. Instead, it held a hint of pleading.

“We can’t continue…” If they continued, the one who would lose control would be Huo Nanchuan.

“We can’t continue…” It was also because Chi Wan’s body couldn’t handle another round.

These hidden meanings were all contained within those few words, as well as in Huo Nanchuan’s embarrassed averted gaze.

To Chi Wan, it was…

So cute!

The word “cute” had no connection to Huo Nanchuan’s tall stature, handsome and rugged features. But whether it was his obediently listening when she pulled his shirt, or his gentle restraint instead of pushing her away when he refused, these subtle actions made the usually taciturn man seem incredibly cute.

If it were any other time, Chi Wan wouldn’t have let it go. She would have done whatever she wanted, taken the initiative. But today…

She truly couldn’t continue.

“Okay,” Chi Wan smiled, her mood exceptionally good as she continued, “Then we’ll continue next time.”

“Yeah, next time… continue.”

Huo Nanchuan turned his black eyes back, his intense gaze falling on Chi Wan’s face.

He said the last two words like a low murmur.

…

The night passed slowly under the moonlight and warmth.

After filling their stomachs, the two returned to their room to continue sleeping. It was a simple act of sleeping together, embracing under the covers.

Chi Wan had slept for so long that she couldn’t fall asleep right away. She leaned against Huo Nanchuan, lying comfortably, closing her eyes, and touching the jade bracelet on her right wrist.

A flash of white light transported her to the Spirit Treasure Space.

Chi Wan vaguely sensed that something was different this time. The white light was brighter and more dazzling when it flashed. As it flickered, there seemed to be a rainbow of colors passing by.

But the time was too short. Chi Wan didn’t see it clearly.

Once she entered the Spirit Treasure Space, the space envoy, Xiao Tuanzi, immediately appeared beside her, spinning in circles.

“Master, Master! You’re finally here!”

“Xiao Tuanzi has so much to tell you!”

“Master, come with me!”

Xiao Tuanzi was still the same as before. Round face, round eyes, two cute little pigtails, and a flowing and beautiful Hanfu. However, her previous long shirt and skirt had been replaced with a summery short jacket and pants.

It wasn’t that the Spirit Treasure Space had become scorching hot, but Chi Wan liked to see her change into different styles and colors of clothes. Xiao Tuanzi, to satisfy Chi Wan’s little pleasures, would always wear different styles and colors of clothes when she came out.

This time, Xiao Tuanzi was especially eager. As soon as she saw Chi Wan, she immediately grabbed her hand and kept walking forward, saying,

“Master, look up!”

Chi Wan listened to Xiao Tuanzi’s words and gently raised her neck.

In the vast blue sky, she saw a huge rainbow, shining with dazzling seven-colored light.

It was a rainbow! A rainbow had appeared in the Spirit Treasure Space!

In other words, she hadn’t been mistaken when she entered the Spirit Treasure Space. There really was a rainbow.

“Xiao Tuanzi, how did the rainbow appear? It wasn’t there before!”

Chi Wan asked in surprise and confusion.

Xiao Tuanzi shook her round head.

“Xiao Tuanzi doesn’t know either. It’s never appeared before. This is the first time I’ve seen a rainbow.”

Chi Wan pressed further, “When did the rainbow appear?”

“About a few hours ago.”

Xiao Tuanzi scratched her head, her answer a little confused. Because she had always lived in the Spirit Treasure Space, with its unchanging environment, her concept of time was blurry. She couldn’t remember exactly how long it had been.

But there was one thing she remembered!

“Master, when the rainbow appeared, I heard Master’s voice, coming from the outside world.”

“Not only Master’s voice, but also a man’s voice…”

“Master seemed to be asking him if he regretted it, and the man said ‘Absolutely not.'”

Xiao Tuanzi, in her childish voice, spoke clearly and distinctly, word for word.

Chi Wan listened, her beautiful face instantly filled with a complex expression, her eyes filled with a blushing embarrassment.

It was then!

When she and Huo Nanchuan had their first truly intimate experience.

The Spirit Treasure Space had undergone a drastic change, with a rainbow appearing that hadn’t been there before. It had even allowed… allowed Xiao Tuanzi to hear their conversation.

Xiao Tuanzi wouldn’t have heard more, would she?

This…!

Chi Wan’s face flushed even redder, feeling both ashamed and embarrassed. It was like someone had discovered her deepest secret.

Although Xiao Tuanzi couldn’t leave the Spirit Treasure Space or see anyone else besides her, even if she knew about this, she wouldn’t be able to tell anyone.

But the feeling of being watched when she didn’t know was terrible!

Especially…

Xiao Tuanzi was only a few years old!

The last time she heard sounds from the outside world was when Huo Nanchuan was being self-sufficient.

This time, it was when she and Huo Nanchuan were sleeping.

Could it be that even the Spirit Treasure Space had worldly preferences?!

Chi Wan’s heart sank again.

Seeing that Chi Wan hadn’t spoken for a long time, Xiao Tuanzi raised her white and tender face, blinked her innocent and bright black eyes, and asked in confusion, “Master, don’t you like rainbows? Rainbows are beautiful. Why do you look unhappy?”

“No, I’m not unhappy.”

Chi Wan immediately shook her head in denial.

She squatted down, facing Xiao Tuanzi, and spoke seriously, giving her the following instructions.

“Xiao Tuanzi, the outside world is very complicated. You’re too young, and I can’t explain some things to you.”

“But there’s one thing you must remember.”

“If you hear sounds from the outside world again, you must close your senses. Don’t listen, don’t look. Remember what I’m saying now.”

Xiao Tuanzi was confused by Chi Wan’s request. But Master was Master.

She nodded solemnly, “Okay, Master’s words, Xiao Tuanzi will remember. I won’t listen or look in the future.”

Chi Wan was finally relieved.

She began her daily routine in the space. She tended to the farm, harvested mature crops, and planted new ones. The pasture, orchard, even the fish and shrimp in the river had become more numerous, with an abundance of harvest joy everywhere.

Chi Wan also discovered that her favorability in the space had increased.

【Space Level lv.2, Spirit Energy 24000, Experience 1200, Favorability +20】

This time, it had increased by a full 20 points of favorability.

It seemed that her previous analysis, that favorability was closely related to the Huo family, was correct. As long as she stayed in the Huo family longer and her relationship with them deepened, her favorability would continue to increase.

While Chi Wan was busy, Xiao Tuanzi didn’t idle. She helped out while staying by Chi Wan’s side, constantly talking like a little bee.

“Master, actually Xiao Tuanzi is not small…”

“Master, according to human time, Xiao Tuanzi is over two thousand years old…”

“Master, do you really not like rainbows…”

“Master, actually Xiao Tuanzi can still feel that you were very happy at that time…”

Chi Wan, who could usually make the big man Huo Nanchuan flustered, felt flustered and embarrassed in front of this delicate little girl.

For the first time, she desperately wanted to escape from the Spirit Treasure Space.

…

The next day, the embarrassing situation that Chi Wan was worried about didn’t happen. When she saw Zhang Yue’e, Huo Dongzhi, and Huo Chuchun the next day, nothing unusual occurred between them.

Their interactions were the same as before. Even Zhang Yue’e, who had the most life experience, didn’t notice anything amiss.

This made Chi Wan even more curious.

She looked at Huo Nanchuan curiously. She wondered what kind of lie he had made up to deceive everyone in the family about such a big thing.

Huo Nanchuan didn’t answer. He just glanced at Chi Wan silently. As always, he placed a cushion on her stool when she sat down.

The family treated Chi Wan, a fair and delicate beauty, like a porcelain doll, protecting her.

Seeing Huo Nanchuan’s attentive actions, they were already used to it.

Except for Chi Wan, who nervously glanced around at everyone, as if her secret had been discovered, everyone else was perfectly composed.

She was overthinking it.

At that moment, Huo Chuchun spoke cautiously, “Sister-in-law, Big Brother said yesterday that you had a fever and a cold, very serious, and you were sleeping the whole time. He told us not to disturb you. Are you feeling better now?”

… So it was such a simple excuse.

Chi Wan answered without blushing or a heartbeat, “I’m much better. I slept soundly yesterday, sweated a lot, and now I’m almost completely recovered.”

“That’s good. Sister-in-law, you must take care of yourself. You don’t know how worried Big Brother was when you were sick. Mother said his face was terrible.”

Huo Chuchun sat close to Chi Wan, whispering secrets. As she spoke, she stole a glance at Huo Nanchuan’s face, her expression playful and lively, especially after she openly revealed her birthmark. She had become much more cheerful.

Chi Wan understood what she was saying.

She reached out and touched Huo Chuchun’s hair, gently replying, “I know. I won’t get sick anymore, and I won’t worry Big Brother.”

Huo Chuchun added in a low voice, “We’re all worried about you, Sister-in-law. You’re the most important person in our family.”

Chi Wan’s smile grew sweeter.

Just as they were whispering intimately, a commotion and a flurry of voices suddenly came from outside the Huo family’s courtyard.

“They’re fighting! They really are fighting! I heard that several people from the neighboring village came and cornered them in the pigsty!”

“How did it get so out of hand all of a sudden? That male educated youth from the production brigade is really something. He actually got involved with two women at once?”

“Oh, don’t say it! Just thinking about what I saw yesterday makes my face burn! It was broad daylight, in the woods. How could they do that? It’s so shameless…”

“Did you see it with your own eyes? Was it really Lu Lao Tou’s daughter?…”

A group of people, talking loudly, walked past the small path outside the Huo family’s courtyard, as if someone had scattered money in front of them and they were all rushing to pick it up.

Even Li Shenshi, the neighbor next door to the Huo family, was among them.

Li Shenshi stood outside the courtyard, saying to Zhang Yue’e and the Huo family inside,

“Yue’e Jie, I heard that Lu Xiangxiang got beaten up. Such a big deal. Aren’t you curious? Don’t you want to go and see? It’s really a big drama! The village hasn’t been this lively in a long time.”

Whether it was good news or bad news, anything that could spark discussion was a lively event.