kingnovel Chapter 74 Shi An Takes the Initiative
Chapter 74 Shi An Takes the Initiative
Shi An was immediately captivated and held it tightly in her hand, reluctant to let go.
"So cute! The little bunny is so adorable, with a short tail and long ears. I love it."
Shi An was so excited that he gave Chu Ci a big hug and expressed his deep affection: "My wife, I love you so much."
Chu Ci gently stroked his back, "As long as you're happy."
Shi An jumped down from Chu Ci, eagerly picked up the hairpin, carefully inserted it into her hair, and then quickly walked into the room, standing in front of the mirror to carefully examine herself.
The little rabbit on the head is so lifelike, it looks like it might jump up and down at any moment.
Shi An blushed with excitement and couldn't help but exclaim, "Ah~ So cute!!"
Chu Ci was clearing away the dishes outside when she heard his excited shouts and couldn't help but smile slightly.
This was the first time she had ever been so excited to see Shi An.
Shi An looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't help but spin around.
He thought the little rabbit hairpin was so pretty that it made him feel more lively.
"So pretty!" Shi An smiled at herself in the mirror again, then gently touched the little rabbit on her head, as if greeting it.
After Chu Ci finished clearing away the dishes, she walked to the door and saw Shi An still admiring herself in the mirror. "Looks like my cooking skills are pretty good."
Shi An turned around and hugged Chu Ci, "It's not just 'not bad,' it's absolutely amazing."
Chu Ci gently pinched her husband's cheek: "Then I'll make it for you often from now on."
Shi An rested his head on her shoulder and whispered, "My wife, you are so good."
As night fell, Chu Ci finished his studies, took off his shoes, and climbed into bed.
Shi An, however, remained engrossed in her love for the hairpin, fiddling with it incessantly.
Chu Ci asked softly, "Do you like it that much?"
Shi An nodded vigorously, "I want to put it next to my pillow."
Chu Ci couldn't help but chuckle, "Whatever you say."
After she finished speaking, she flicked her finger, and the light went out, plunging the room into quiet darkness.
Only moonlight streamed through the window, casting soft shadows on the floor.
Shi An lay quietly to the side, clutching the hairpin tightly in her hand, a satisfied smile on her face.
Because she loved the hairpin given to her by Chu Ci so much, Shi An wore it almost every day.
Even Master Li, who doesn't usually care much about jewelry, praised him, which made Shi Anxin overjoyed.
On January 20th, in the afternoon, Chu Ci took Shi An shopping.
Chu Ci was selecting an exquisite teapot in a shop, while Shi An was carefully examining various perfumes at a stall next door.
Just then, a handsome young man dressed in bright red walked over.
When he saw the hairpin in Shi An's hair, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Hey, where did you buy this hairpin?" the handsome young man asked curiously.
Shi An touched his little rabbit hairpin, somewhat proudly saying, "My wife carved it for me!"
Lin Qing looked Shi An up and down, then raised her chin and asked, "Anything else?"
Shi An shook her head. "That's all, just this one..."
Before Shi An could finish speaking, Lin Qing interrupted him, "Give me this hairpin. I'll pay you one tael of silver, how about it?"
Shi An immediately became alert, sensing that the other party was up to no good, and quickly took a step back, saying, "I'm not selling this."
Lin Qing raised the price, holding up two fingers, "Two coins."
Shi An frowned. "I won't sell it for two coins."
Lin Qing looked somewhat displeased, but still continued to raise the price: "Three qian of silver, sell it to me, and I'll have your wife carve another one for you."
He thought to himself, "I've already offered such a high price, the other party should agree, right?"
Unexpectedly, Shi An firmly shook his head: "No, I won't sell."
This is his birthday gift; he won't sell it for any price.
Lin Qing was a little angry, "Why are you so stubborn?"
The servant behind him chimed in, "Do you even know how much three qian of silver is? It's enough for you to eat for a long time. How much silver does your wife earn in a month? You really don't know any better."
Shi An was not afraid of them at all and retorted directly: "What business is it of yours how much money my wife makes? I'm not selling."
He was very dissatisfied with Lin Qing, feeling that he was too arrogant.
Just then, Chu Ci heard the voice and came over. "What's wrong, Shi An?"
Upon seeing his wife arrive, Shi An immediately hid behind her, looking aggrieved. "Wife, let's go."
He didn't want to get entangled with these people anymore; he just wanted to leave as soon as possible.
"Stop!" Lin Qing shouted, quickly catching up to Chu Ci and reaching out to stop her.
Chu Ci stopped in her tracks, looking at the other person with a cold gaze, and asked, "What do you want?"
Lin Qing took a step forward, getting closer to Chu Ci, her eyes glazed over as she looked at her, and said, "You...you are her wife?"
Chu Ci took a step back. "Yes."
Lin Qing then stepped forward and said, "Divorce him and marry me. My mother is the owner of Lin's Cloth Shop. My family is very wealthy. You can just marry into my family and I guarantee you will be well-off for the rest of your life."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ci frowned instinctively. "Are you out of your mind?"
Lin Qing was taken aback, not understanding why Chu Ci said that. "What's wrong? Am I not pretty enough? Or is my family not well-off enough? I think I'm much better than your current husband."
Chu Ci rolled her eyes, thinking that this person was really narcissistic. She didn't want to waste any more time with him and turned around to walk past him.
However, Lin Qing refused to let them off easily and blocked Chu Ci's path once again, angrily questioning, "Hey, I'm seriously proposing to you, what do you mean by ignoring me like this?"
Chu Ci was getting impatient with the pestering. A hint of disgust flashed in his eyes, and he used his lightness skill to pick up Shi An and fly away.
Lin Qing watched helplessly as Chu Ci took Shi An away, stomping her feet in anger and shouting furiously, "You just wait!!"
Shi An has become very quiet ever since Lin Qing provoked him, even somewhat taciturn.
When they got home, Chu Ci keenly sensed his change, so she gently pulled him into her arms and asked tenderly, "What's wrong? Why are you unhappy?"
Shi An looked at Chu Ci quietly, without saying a word, and silently lowered her head.
Not long after, he suddenly took the initiative to kiss Chu Ci.
His kisses began on Chu Ci's cheek, slowly moved to her lips, and finally lingered on Chu Ci's eyes.
The kiss lasted a long time, as if he were proving something through his actions.
Chu Ci felt Shi An's body trembling slightly, and tenderly cupped his face, saying softly, "Stop, tell me what happened?"
Shi An raised his head, his eyes red and tears welling up. He leaned against Chu Ci's chest, his voice low and tinged with sadness: "I... I do seem to be inferior to that young master."
Chu Ci was quite surprised to hear this. She frowned and said firmly, "Aren't you much better than that person with cerebral palsy?"
Shi An was taken aback by Chu Ci's words and asked in confusion, "What is cerebral palsy?"
Chu Ci explained, "He Baobao used this word when he was cursing someone; it's definitely not a nice word."
Shi An nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.
He hugged Chu Ci tightly, which eased his grief slightly, but he still felt somewhat inferior and sad.
He said in a low voice, "I don't have his good family background. Instead, I've dragged you down and you still have to help me overturn the case. I feel like I'm not a good enough husband."
Seeing Shi An's somewhat aggrieved expression, Chu Ci felt a pang of heartache, but instead of comforting him immediately, she chose to ask him directly, "So, are you going to give me to him?"
Upon hearing this, Shi An seemed to have been switched on, abruptly sitting up from Chu Ci's embrace, and replied with unwavering determination, "No! I'd rather die than!"
His tone was firm and decisive, as if the answer had already taken root in his mind.
Then, Shi An continued, "I can no longer leave you, my wife."
His voice trembled slightly, as if he were afraid of losing the person in front of him.
After hearing this, Chu Ci gently pinched his little nose, smiled tenderly, and said, "That's fine then. Since you won't let go, don't think about these things. Just be happy with me."
Her gaze was full of warmth and love, making one feel incredibly at ease.
Shi An pondered for a while and felt that what she said made a lot of sense.
He said in a low voice, "I understand, I won't say it again."
However, Chu Ci was not satisfied. She looked at Shi An seriously and said, "Choosing you is my own choice, it has nothing to do with anyone else. I like everything about you, there is no need to worry."
Her voice was calm and firm, revealing an unwavering determination.
Shi An was slightly taken aback, then shook her head and said softly, "I don't believe in myself."
A hint of confusion and unease flashed in his eyes, as if he were hiding some unspeakable pain deep in his heart.
Chu Ci looked at Shi An, remained silent for a moment, and then suggested, "How about this, if I don't like you anymore, I'll tell you directly. If I don't say anything, then you can assume that I like you very, very much, okay?"
Her tone carried a hint of helplessness and indulgence, as she tried to dispel Shi An's worries in this way.
Shi An raised her head and looked at Chu Ci, her eyes glistening with tears.
He nodded gently, then hugged his wife tightly, saying, "I hope my wife will always love me."
Chu Ci didn't speak, but responded to him with a passionate and affectionate kiss.
The kiss was unusually long, as if time had stood still at that moment.
When Chu Ci tried to end the kiss, Shi An pursued her lips and kissed her again, his passion undiminished.
Chu Ci sensed Shi An's longing and love, and naturally would not refuse his request.
And so, their lips met again, feeling each other's warmth.
The prolonged kissing made their lips numb, and even the base of their tongues felt a little numb.
Chu Ci couldn't help but chuckle softly, while Shi An blushed deeply and was somewhat at a loss for words.
His eyes flickered, seemingly avoiding Chu Ci's gaze, yet he couldn't help but steal glances at her.
"What's wrong? Where did your earlier aura go?" Chu Ci teased, a smile always playing on his lips.
Shi An covered her face with both hands, wishing she could bury her head in her shoulders.
His face was as red as a ripe apple, making you want to take a bite.
Seeing his shy appearance, Chu Ci felt a surge of pity.
She gently pulled Shi An into her arms and whispered, "Don't do this, I like it when you take the initiative."
"I really like it."
Upon hearing this, Shi An slowly lowered her hands from her face.
His eyes were round and bright, with a touch of naivety and confusion, like those of a cute little kitten.
"Really?" he asked cautiously.
"Mmm." Chu Ci responded softly, then leaned closer to him, pressing her lips against Shi An's porcelain-white neck.
She kissed his skin passionately, leaving behind pink marks.
At the same time, her hands were not idle either, gently stroking Shi An's back and chest, feeling the warmth of his body.
Shi An trembled slightly, her breathing becoming rapid, "Mmm... Mistress... Ah..."
As Chu Ci listened to Shi An's voice, her body gradually warmed up.
The next instant, she froze.
Shi An was sitting on her lap and could feel the changes in his wife's body. His face turned bright red instantly.
"My lady, you....."
Chu Ci immediately put the person aside, stood up, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Um... I'll go to the study for a while."
Just as she turned to leave, Shi An grabbed her sleeve, his voice trembling slightly.
"My lady, I...I can help you..."
"No, no, no, no, no..." Chu Ci quickly refused, "I can manage on my own."
Shi An stood there stunned, feeling as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her, chilling her to the bone.
He didn't understand why his wife wouldn't let him help.
The two of them were clearly very close.
Chu Ci spent some time alone in his study, trying to calm himself down.
Finally, she exhaled a breath of stale air, somewhat helpless.
To be honest, she felt that it was already quite remarkable that she could accept having an extra thing in her body.
As for using this new organ, she is currently unable to do so.
After all, this requires overcoming psychological barriers.
"Oh dear, what a mess this is!"
In the evening, after taking a bath, Chu Ci felt better and lay in bed, preparing to close her eyes and drift off to sleep.
However, at that moment, Shi An suddenly stepped over her body and sat directly on her.
Chu Ci didn't pay much attention at first and asked softly, "What's wrong? Do you need to go to the outhouse?"
Shi An shook his head, placed his hands on either side of Chu Ci's head, and gave her a "bed slam".
Chu Ci was a little confused. "Do you want me to go with you?"
After all, it's already dark.
Shi An looked at her and gently shook his head. "No, my wife, don't move."
Chu Ci blinked, and asked with some confusion, "Shi An, you..."
However, before she could finish speaking, Shi An suddenly leaned down and kissed her lips.
This kiss was more passionate and profound than ever before, as if long-suppressed emotions had finally found an outlet.
Chu Ci was taken aback at first, then immediately reacted, reaching out to hug Shi An tightly around the waist and passionately responding to his kiss.