Eavesdropping

Having never tasted meat before, it was tolerable, but now that she had, it was hard to go back to how things were.

The past few days she had been sleeping with her mother, Ji Shulan, which had been quite difficult to endure.

Now, with Shen Yi beside her but unable to satisfy her desires, she felt it would be better to just end her misery.

Shen Yi found her pitiful expression amusing and reached out to give her a pinch in a hidden spot, which predictably elicited a surprised yelp.

"Look at you, reacting like this from just a little touch. How am I supposed to not worry?"

"The soundproofing isn't great here. If we do anything, tomorrow my mom will tear my ears off. Aren't you afraid of the embarrassment..."

Fu Nanzhi leaned against Shen Yi, wrapping around him like an octopus with her arms and legs, and continuously rubbing against him.

She kept swallowing dryly, making soft whimpering sounds.

"I don't care. Embarrassment be damned. We rarely get a chance like this, and I'm not giving it up."

Then she reached to untie the drawstring of Shen Yi's pajama pants, looking utterly impatient.

"It's fine, I promise I won't make a sound, okay? Just be gentle."

Shen Yi was torn between laughter and exasperation. In the heat of the moment, there was no such thing as being "gentle" or "slow," and he didn't believe Fu Nanzhi's empty promises.

Despite his thoughts, when he looked down at the enticing view before him, his breath caught and his heart began to race.

Without him noticing when it happened, Fu Nanzhi had already lifted her skirt to her neck.

It was clear she had planned this, as she wore nothing underneath.

In the hazy moonlight, her skin glowed with a pale luminescence.

Though Shen Yi had his reservations, he was no saint. Seeing the scene before him, how could he resist any longer?

Fu Nanzhi's delicate brows furrowed as she bit her lower lip, trying her utmost to hold back, but some suppressed sounds still escaped from deep in her throat.

Like yearning, like longing, like sobbing, like pleading—lingering notes that seemed to never end.

Compared to Shen Yi now, Fu Nanzhi's stamina was that of a complete novice.

Despite her enthusiasm, she was no match for Shen Yi's repeated advances.

After who knows how long, Fu Nanzhi lay there like she had been pulled from water, completely motionless.

Apart from her unsteady chest rising and falling with rapid breaths, she lay on her back unable to utter a word.

Shen Yi tenderly wiped the beads of sweat from her forehead and said with a touch of annoyance:

"Still going to act tough?"

Though he said this, he thought Fu Nanzhi had shown remarkable restraint, not making too much noise throughout—hopefully nothing had been heard.

Even though Fu Nanzhi was so exhausted she couldn't be bothered to move a finger, she still looked at Shen Yi with defiant eyes, as if saying "bring it on if you dare."

Shen Yi couldn't help but laugh, pinching her nose playfully:

"You little seductress, still not admitting defeat..."

Fu Nanzhi wrinkled her nose, still unwilling to concede, attempting to bite Shen Yi's hand, but he dodged it.

Shaking his head, Shen Yi cleaned up the immobile Fu Nanzhi, dressed her, and carried her back to her own room.

During this time, she had fallen asleep from exhaustion.

After putting her down, Shen Yi didn't linger but returned to clean up the mess in his own bed.

Fortunately, his energy levels were high, and even after such intense activity, he remained in good condition, able to handle the clean-up.

By the time he had removed all evidence of their activities and lay down, it was almost three o'clock. Shen Yi drifted off to sleep with a content heart.

The next day, the sun was already high in the sky.

Fu Nanzhi woke from her dreams, scattered sunlight filtering through the curtains and splashing onto the bedsheet.

She stretched lazily with a soft whimper, feeling refreshed and completely at ease.

Reaching around her pillow for her phone, she found it, turned it on, and her eyes widened in shock.

"Oh no!"

The phone displayed that it was already past ten, almost eleven o'clock. Without realizing it, she had slept until this late hour.

"Why didn't that stupid husband wake me up?"

Fu Nanzhi hurriedly got up, rushing to the bathroom to freshen up while complaining about Shen Yi.

Sleeping in on her first day at Shen Yi's family home—she couldn't imagine what his parents must think of her.

After washing up and changing clothes, Fu Nanzhi cautiously opened the door, peering around carefully.

Though her limbs felt sore, her complexion was radiant, her spirit vibrant, her entire presence elevated to a new level.

Holding onto the railing as she walked downstairs, she found the living room quiet and empty. Fu Nanzhi was about to call Shen Yi when she heard movement from the kitchen outside.

"Is Nanzhi still asleep?"

"I guess so. She seemed really tired, so I didn't wake her for breakfast."

"You have some nerve saying that. I've noticed your skin has gotten thicker."

"You're all grown up now, and I don't want to interfere in young people's affairs, but... some things... should be done in moderation."

"I got quite a scare being woken up by your noises in the middle of the night."

"Heh heh heh..."

On one side was Shen Yi's awkward laughter, on the other his mother's scolding.

'Mom heard everything...'

The conversation from the kitchen made Fu Nanzhi's face turn red. The sounds they had made last night had apparently been heard clearly.

Despite their familiarity, embarrassment washed over her, and she worried about his mother's opinion of her.

Composing herself, Fu Nanzhi raised her hand to go and greet them when his mother's voice came again:

"I really like Nanzhi. Treat her well."

"Don't worry."

"Did you two... use protection?"

"Yes."

Fu Nanzhi's heart skipped a beat, her hand unconsciously pressing against her lower abdomen. Shen Yi had lied—they hadn't used any protection, or rather, they never had.

Before she could dwell on it, she heard his mother continue in a gentle tone:

"That's good, but you're not getting any younger. Whenever you decide to get married, your father and I will support you."

"Once you're married, our greatest wish in life will be fulfilled."

"While we're still at a suitable age, you two could have a child or two, and we could help with the childcare."

"I understand, Mom. You're not old at all," Shen Yi replied cheerfully, reassuring her.

"You... go wake Nanzhi up now. Your father will be back soon for lunch."

"Sure thing."

Meanwhile, Fu Nanzhi's thoughts grew heavier. She had secretly destroyed her last medical checkup report, which showed normal indicators almost identical to her previous life.

But it was precisely these normal readings that made her anxious.

She and Shen Yi had been intimate numerous times, never with protection, yet there hadn't been even a hint of pregnancy.

Reality was staring her in the face again, and she couldn't hide from it anymore.

"Nanzhi? When did you wake up?"

As soon as Shen Yi entered the room, he saw Fu Nanzhi standing there.

Fu Nanzhi snapped back to reality, forcing a smile.

"Oh... just now."

Shen Yi raised an eyebrow, noticing the change in her mood, and asked with concern:

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

Fu Nanzhi smiled as she walked over and playfully punched his shoulder, pretending to complain:

"It's all your fault for not waking me up!"

"Sleeping in on the first day—your mom must think poorly of me now. It's all your fault!"

Hearing this, Shen Yi's brow relaxed as he put his worries aside, wrapping an arm around her shoulder and teasing:

"I don't know who was being so arrogant last night, and now they're blaming me. Don't worry, I've already explained everything to Mom."

"You must be hungry. It's just about time for lunch."

"Mm-hmm."

Fu Nanzhi nodded obediently, concealing her true emotions beneath the surface.