After Acheng left, Chu Lian sat alone for a long time, lost in thought. He wondered if she had woken up yet, if she had realized they had shared a room.
His ears burned at the memory of what they had done that afternoon, and he could still sense the unique fragrance of her body on him.
Time flew, and before he knew it, dinner time had arrived. Hearing his own stomach growl, he smiled. All the physical exertion that afternoon had made him hungry. He stood up and made his way to the dining room.
Lady Chu was delighted about her son’s affairs. Upon seeing him enter, curiosity struck her, "Son, Xiaohuan said you sent something to your sister-in-law?"
"..." Chu Huan was speechless; her mother was selling her out right in front of her.
"En." Chu Lian nodded, this time not denying it.
As soon as Lady Chu heard her son’s admission, her face lighted up with joy, "Son, is it Miss Wang from the Wang family?"
"En." Chu Lian replied with a smile, responding as he ate.
Lady Chu grew even happier; they all were very pleased with that girl and she couldn’t wait to bring this daughter-in-law into the family, "Son, then when will the wedding be?"
"And when will she agree?" Lady Chu’s incessant questioning followed.
Chu Huan, who was by the side, could not stop laughing, "Mother, isn’t that a redundant question? If my brother knew when she’d agree, he would’ve already married her."
"Son, then you must make an effort, and get Miss Wang to agree soon," Lady Chu advised while serving food to her son.
"Mother, don’t you worry, she will definitely be your daughter-in-law."
"Ah, with your words, I’m relieved." Lady Chu was so delighted she was beside herself; her son had finally seen the light.
The family began their meal, and today, Chu Lian ate with particularly good appetite, astonishing the family. It seemed that his good mood about this affair had really stimulated his hunger.
Suddenly, Chu Huan broke the silence at the dinner table, "Brother, what happened to your neck?"
At her words, both Lord Chu and Lady Chu immediately stared at Chu Lian’s neck, unaware of the mark Xiangxiang had left there.
He was puzzled when questioned, "What’s wrong with my neck?"
"Just go look in the mirror," Chu Huan reminded him, thinking he might have had an allergic reaction or caught some illness.
But Lord Chu and Lady Chu understood all too well; they exchanged a glance. Their son was quite capable. Both were smiling broadly, and Lady Chu even said, "Keep eating, there’s nothing wrong with your neck."
The family continued their meal. After finishing, Chu Lian returned to his room. He needed to rest well, for he would visit her the next day.
Remembering his sister’s comment at the dining table, he fetched a mirror while bathing, only then noticing the mark on his neck. He smiled awkwardly. He hadn’t expected her to leave a mark on him.
Images of that afternoon’s events replayed in his mind. This woman truly captivated him, and he found himself helplessly smitten, her image ingrained in his thoughts.
He washed up quickly and went to bed. He slept deeply, planning on visiting her early the next day, but ended up sleeping in until the sun was high in the sky.
Upon waking the next day, he hastily dressed, skipping breakfast, and drove the carriage hurriedly towards the Yang Family village.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the Yang Family village. The moment he stepped out, he felt hesitant. How was he to face her now?