Drunk, Lin Wanyi seemed to have unleashed her true nature.
From then on, it was all her show.
She held rose petals dotted with dewdrops between her lips, driving Liu Renzhi nearly mad with desire to devour her along with the petals.
Lin Wanyi sat astride Liu Renzhi, her eyes hazy and unfocused.
She finally asked the question that had been weighing on her heart for so long:
"Tell me, why do you even like me? I'm thirty and I have a kid—why would you like someone like me?"
Liu Renzhi pulled her closer by the waist, catching his breath before replying:
"No reason, no explanation—I just like you."
Lin Wanyi didn't believe him and pressed further:
"Have you really never had a girlfriend before? Or even a fling?
"With your status, even if you didn't want it, plenty of women would have thrown themselves at you. Could you really resist all of them?"
Liu Renzhi tightened his grip:
"Mmm, I really did hold out—until I met you.
"Darling, I've been hungry and thirsty for years. You'll have to make up for all that lost time from now on."
Lin Wanyi's eyes reddened as she shifted slightly:
"Alright, I'll make it all up to you!"
The spring water rippled, and red wine spilled into the water, mingling with the rose petals.
That night, desire bloomed in the pool during the first half.
And on the big bed, they sank into utter abandon in the second half.
A night of clinging passion, a glance of pure bliss...
When Li Suhua got up at dawn, she saw Lin Jiajun.
She was pleasantly surprised:
"Jiajun, when did you get here?"
"Last night."
Lin Jiajun rubbed his head:
"Brother Liu asked me to bring two clients for a getaway, and he told me to stay here a few days and return with them.
"Mom, I'm getting paid time off—it's amazing.
"Anyway, I'm going to crash for a bit."
Yawning, he headed to his room, but Li Suhua was still puzzled.
If he came last night, why was he so tired?
She didn't know, but Chen Hui did.
Because in another hot spring pool last night, the second half included both Lin Jiajun and her.
When Lin Wanyi opened her eyes, it was almost noon.
She glanced at the time and panicked.
After hastily throwing on her clothes, she saw Liu Renzhi already dressed and working at his desk.
She scolded him:
"Why didn't you wake me? How am I supposed to explain this to my mom?"
Liu Renzhi held up his phone:
"No worries—I already called Auntie. She said to let you sleep in, and she took Keke to the amusement park."
Lin Wanyi grew even more anxious:
"What exactly did you tell my mom? You didn't say anything out of line, did you?"
"Of course not."
Liu Renzhi reached out with his long arm and pulled Lin Wanyi into his burning chest:
"Wanyi, we're both adults. Auntie understands these things—no need to be shy.
"You must be hungry—let's go eat.
"Or should I have someone bring food in?"
Lin Wanyi thought it over:
"Let's eat out. We're here on a family trip—it wouldn't be right to lock ourselves in the room.
"Come on, let's go."
Liu Renzhi obediently followed, but as soon as they reached the restaurant, they saw Liu Siyue being blocked by a young man.
By the time they walked over, the man had already left.
Liu Renzhi frowned:
"Yueyue, who was that?"
Liu Siyue shook her head:
"I don't know. He said he was a guest here, and out of nowhere he asked for my WeChat."
"Did you give it to him?"
Liu Renzhi was visibly tense, but Liu Siyue replied:
"Big Brother, do you think I'm that stupid? I don't even know him—why would I add him?"
Liu Renzhi nodded approvingly:
"Good, you're getting smarter."
Liu Siyue pouted: "When was I ever stupid?"
"Ha ha."
Liu Renzhi affectionately ruffled her hair:
"You're not stupid—you're our family's smartest little princess."
At lunch, both the Liu and Lin families were all present.
The two families mingled happily.
When Su Jing saw Lin Wanyi putting food on Liu Renzhi's plate, she cleared her throat:
"Renzhi, have you lost your hands? A grown man like you needs someone else to serve you?
"Can't you help yourself?"
Liu Renzhi felt wronged:
"Mom, you didn't see me putting food on Wanyi's plate first."
Lin Wanyi also explained:
"Yes, Auntie. Renzhi served me first."
Liu Siyue and Chen Hui snickered on the side—one teasing Liu Renzhi, the other teasing Lin Wanyi:
"Big Brother, I want you to serve me too!"
"Big Sister, I want some too—the food you dish out must taste extra good!"
As Liu Renzhi and Lin Wanyi busied themselves doting on their younger sisters, Wang Keke suddenly asked Lin Wanyi:
"Mommy, are you going to give me a little brother or sister?"
Before Lin Wanyi could respond, Keke continued on her own:
"Mommy, I want a little brother, so if anyone ever bullies me, he can beat them up for me."
Lin Wanyi's hand froze mid-reach for her food.
Her heart skipped a beat. Before she could figure out what to say, Su Jing laughed first.
She was genuinely delighted:
"Keke, is that really what you think? Do you truly want a little brother?"
Wang Keke nodded earnestly:
"Mmm, Grandma Su, I really do want a little brother. If not, a little sister would be okay too."
Su Jing smiled warmly and turned to Lin Wanyi:
"Wanyi, do you and Renzhi have any plans to get married?
"Since both families are here today, I'd love to hear your thoughts."
Lin Wanyi hadn't expected the question to come so suddenly, and she wasn't sure how to respond.
After all, marriage was a big deal, not the same as dating.
And then there was the matter of children.
She had never planned to have another child.
She had always wanted only Wang Keke.
But judging from Su Jing's expression, she wanted grandchildren.
From Su Jing's perspective, it was only natural. But from Lin Wanyi's, she feared Keke would feel neglected.
Everyone at the table was watching her.
Chen Hui and Liu Siyue were even cheering and clapping:
"Get married, get married!
"Get married, get married!"
Even Li Suhua tested the waters cautiously:
"Wanyi, do you have any thoughts?"
Taking a deep breath, Lin Wanyi was about to speak when Liu Renzhi grasped her hand and said:
"Mom, Auntie, Wanyi and I haven't been together for long. We want to spend more time getting to know each other first.
"The moment we decide to get married, we'll tell you right away."
Su Jing looked a little disappointed, but she quickly changed the subject:
"Alright, it's your decision, young people.
"Have you decided where to go this afternoon?"
Wang Keke answered the fastest:
"Grandma Su, I want to go to the amusement park again."
Lin Wanyi played along:
"You've spent two days straight at the amusement park. Are you planning to live there?"
Wang Keke looked up innocently:
"Mommy, can I? Can I really live in the amusement park?"
Su Jing was charmed by the little girl's cuteness and her heart warmed.
"Of course you can—I'll even give you the whole amusement park if you want."
After lunch, Su Jing returned to her room and said to Liu Jiannan:
"Why do you think Renzhi and Wanyi don't want to get married?
"It doesn't seem like they're just fooling around, does it?
"Could there be something holding them back?"
Liu Jiannan massaged her legs:
"I think Wanyi is the one with reservations.
"Honey, back when you adopted Renzhi, didn't you also have no intention of having more children?"
