"My time is limited." Lu Bochuan tapped the table, his expression impatient.
Ren Qiuyang gripped the documents tightly.
What choice did she really have?
She had been in charge of the Ren family's charity foundation all these years. If this matter were exposed, the entire company would be pushed into the eye of the storm. Not only would the company's stock plummet, but they would also face the risk of being investigated.
With such a massive scandal happening under her watch, the position of company CEO would completely slip through her fingers.
When that happened, her father would undoubtedly do whatever it took to promote that illegitimate son.
Ren Qiuyang's nails dug deeply into her palms. "I'm taking this document."
Lu Bochuan nodded. "But you have to leave all the evidence you hold."
"Fine." Ren Qiuyang gave Lu Bochuan one last deep look before turning on her heel and leaving.
This time, she had completely given up on Lu Bochuan.
She drove to the hospital. Mother Ren was chatting happily with the nanny, but the moment she saw her daughter walk in, she immediately put on a weak expression.
"Oh, why is my head spinning again? Nanny Liu, quickly help me to bed."
Ren Qiuyang set her bag down and cast a mild glance at her. "Mom, stop acting. I know you're fine."
Mother Ren paused. "You child, what are you talking about? I really am dizzy, and it's all because I'm so angry with you. Junhui is such a good boy, why did you have to break off the engagement?"
"Mom, whether you're acting or not, get well soon. Then go talk to Peng Junhui's mother and see what date is suitable for a wedding. The sooner, the better."
Mother Ren was astonished. "Qiuyang... did I hear that right? You mean you plan to marry Junhui?"
"Yes, I am going to marry Peng Junhui." Ren Qiuyang clenched her fists.
Individually, their family and the Peng family weren't as powerful as the Lu family, but combined, their strength would surpass the Lu family's.
She would absolutely, without a doubt, return the immense humiliation Lu Bochuan and Shu Qingqing had brought upon her a thousand times over.
Thrilled, Mother Ren immediately pulled out her phone. "Good, good, good. I'm glad you've figured it out. I'll contact the Peng family right now."
Having resolved a major issue, both Lu Bochuan and Shu Qingqing felt a significant weight lift from their shoulders.
The two of them ate hotpot out before heading home.
It hadn't seemed like the smell was too strong while they were eating, but as soon as they stepped outside, Shu Qingqing was overwhelmed by the heavy scent of hotpot clinging to herself and Lu Bochuan.
The moment they got home, she hurried into the bathroom to take a shower.
Stepping out of the shower and sitting on the bed to apply body lotion, she suddenly realized a problem.
During the New Year at the old family estate, she had been sleeping in the same bed as Lu Bochuan.
But ever since they returned from the estate after the Lantern Festival, they had been so busy dealing with Ren Qiuyang that neither had paid attention to this matter.
So now the question was: should she and Lu Bochuan continue to sleep separately? Or sleep together?
Even though they didn't do anything when lying in the same bed, she had to admit that she was somewhat used to being held by Lu Bochuan as she slept.
She just didn't know what Lu Bochuan was thinking.
No, Lu Bochuan liked her so much; he definitely wanted to sleep together too.
But he hadn't brought it up. Could it be because of... his physical condition?
After all, having such a fragrant, soft, and beautiful wife lying in his arms, yet lacking the physical ability to do anything, must be quite agonizing for him.
But she didn't care about that.
How could she let Lu Bochuan know what she was thinking, though?
At the exact same time, Lu Bochuan was also agonizing over this issue.
Stepping out of the bathroom and looking at his empty bed, Lu Bochuan fell into deep thought.
During those two weeks at the old estate, he had long grown accustomed to holding Shu Qingqing to sleep, and he even wanted to...
But if he rashly brought this up now, would she be unwilling?
After all, he could sense that she didn't really like that sort of thing.
Lu Bochuan had no experience dealing with this kind of situation.
He could ask Chu Wei, seeing as the man had shamelessly used every trick in the book when chasing Shang Yan.
But Chu Wei was a loudmouth who couldn't keep a secret.
Lu Bochuan abandoned that idea.
Then, his thoughts pivoted, and he chose another method: consulting netizens.
He opened his phone, downloaded a Q&A app, registered an account, and posted a question:
How do I ask my wife to sleep in the same bed with me?
After posting, Lu Bochuan went to blow-dry his hair. By the time he checked his phone again, there were already many replies.
[1L: Did you get into a fight with your wife?]
[2L: Your question is a bit weird. She's your wife. If you don't sleep together, do you sleep in separate rooms?]
[3L: Is the original poster ugly? If you were handsome and had a good body, your wife would initiate sleeping together without you even having to say a word.]
[8L: OP, post a picture so I can evaluate.]
[13L: Is this clickbait?]
Lu Bochuan pursed his lips. He scrolled all the way to the twentieth floor before seeing someone answering the question seriously.
[20L: While I don't know why OP's wife isn't sleeping with him, I do have an idea. Invite her to watch a movie together, pick one with a slow and boring plot. Your wife will definitely get sleepy. Take that opportunity to ask if she wants to sleep with you. Her mind will be fuzzy, and she'll nod to whatever you ask. Then you get to have your wife for the night.]
[20L: I'll do a good deed to the end. I've personally tested these movies; the plots are dragging and boring. OP can give them a try.]
Following the user's advice, Lu Bochuan found the movie on a streaming site before going to knock on Shu Qingqing's door.
"Qingqing, it's still early. Do you want to watch a movie together?" Lu Bochuan asked the moment the door opened.
"Sure." Shu Qingqing grabbed some snacks and followed Lu Bochuan to the media room.
However, less than ten minutes later...
How on earth did Lu Bochuan find such a boring movie?
It made her want to doze off.
But looking over at Lu Bochuan, he seemed to be watching it with keen interest and great focus.
Perhaps this was the generation gap.
She really wanted to sleep.
Just as Shu Qingqing was debating whether to tell Lu Bochuan she didn't want to watch anymore and go back to bed, an idea suddenly popped into her head.
What if she pretended to fall asleep? When Lu Bochuan saw her, he would definitely carry her back to bed. Then she could pretend to be groggy, hug him, and ask him to stay and sleep with her.
Plan approved ✓
Shu Qingqing immediately closed her eyes and slumped over.
She even deliberately found the right angle to lean against Lu Bochuan.
However, perhaps she was truly tired. Not long after closing her eyes, she actually fell asleep.
Lu Bochuan had been waiting for her to get sleepy all along. When Shu Qingqing leaned over, he didn't even dare to move.
He waited a while, and feeling that she should be asleep, he finally picked her up.
According to the plan, he was supposed to wake Shu Qingqing up and ask her if she wanted to sleep with him while she was groggy.
But seeing her sleeping so sweetly, he suddenly couldn't bear to wake her.
Lu Bochuan sighed and carried Shu Qingqing back to her bedroom.
Placing her on the bed and tucking her in, Lu Bochuan pressed a kiss to her forehead before turning off the light and leaving.
