Chang Yuncheng didn’t return for dinner. A maid came to report that he was staying with Madam Xie. Even when night fell deep, he still hadn’t returned. Qi Yue figured Chang Yuncheng was sleeping in the outer study.
Qi Yue couldn’t sleep soundly either. In the middle of the night, half-asleep and half-awake, she heard maids talking outside and the sound of doors opening, causing her to sit up involuntarily.
Chang Yuncheng came in.
The room had no lamps lit, so she couldn’t see the man’s expression clearly. Just as Qi Yue was about to say something, he walked straight over and lay down on the bed.
A luohan bed was spacious for one person to sleep on, but became rather cramped with two people, especially with a robust man like Chang Yuncheng.
Qi Yue was immediately squeezed to the inside. She found it both amusing and exasperating.
This man…
Chang Yuncheng lay on his side facing outward, seemingly asleep.
The room fell into silence.
“Hey.” Qi Yue reached out and poked him.
Chang Yuncheng didn’t move at all.
Even in this situation, still being stubborn as a dead duck!
Qi Yue couldn’t help but smile slightly, reaching out to embrace his waist.
Chang Yuncheng’s body stiffened, and he grabbed Qi Yue’s hand resting on his waist, wanting to fling it away, but ultimately couldn’t bear to do so.
The woman behind him pressed closer, soft and gentle, tightly against his solid, broad back. Chang Yuncheng’s body gradually relaxed.
The room remained quiet, but the atmosphere clearly softened.
Chang Yuncheng let Qi Yue hold him quietly like this for a moment.
“Yueniang, I’ll be leaving soon. With you and mother like this, I’m not at ease.”
After a moment, Chang Yuncheng slowly said in a low voice.
“Before…” he continued, not giving Qi Yue a chance to interject, “Before, I didn’t care about you, I won’t deny that, but now…”
He paused here, turned over, and his large hand caressed Qi Yue’s face, gently stroking.
“Now… I’m extremely reluctant to leave you behind.” He said in a low voice.
Qi Yue looked at him, seeing only the man’s faintly gleaming eyes in the darkness. Her heart felt soft and tingly.
“You’re leaving?” she asked.
“Of course, I can’t stay home forever.” Chang Yuncheng said, his hand caressing her delicate skin.
“For a long time?” Qi Yue asked.
“I don’t know, at least half a year.” Chang Yuncheng answered, pulling the woman’s head into his arms, gently stroking her smooth hair.
Half a year… thinking of this, Chang Yuncheng suddenly felt very suffocated. He wouldn’t see this woman for half a year…
“I want to go too.” Qi Yue suddenly lifted her head and said.
Because of the sudden movement, Chang Yuncheng wasn’t prepared and got bumped on the chin, almost biting his tongue.
This woman was always so rough and reckless!
“What nonsense are you talking about? What would you go for?” Chang Yuncheng pressed her head down, laughing.
But having such reluctant feelings expressed so directly really made his heart feel… so comfortable.
He couldn’t help but hold this woman tighter in his arms, nuzzling her head.
“Of course I should go.” Qi Yue struggled to lift her head again, “Long-distance relationships are marriage killers!”
What nonsense, Chang Yuncheng frowned.
“Stop fooling around. Even if father spoils you, it’s impossible for you to come with me.” He said.
“What do you mean father spoils me? I’m being reasonable, alright.” Qi Yue said.
“Yes, you’re always reasonable.” Chang Yuncheng laughed.
This usually rigid man suddenly speaking so gently with her made Qi Yue feel very uncomfortable.
Was it because they were talking about parting?
Just when they were getting familiar, just when they had a little intimacy, they had to separate…
“I don’t care, I have to go anyway. Even if I don’t live there permanently, I should have visitation rights.” Qi Yue pressed her head close to his and said.
Chang Yuncheng smiled without saying anything.
The two embraced quietly for a moment.
He wanted to speak again, but Qi Yue spoke first.
“Alright, I’ll work hard to make you feel at ease.” She said, reaching out to embrace his neck, “I won’t talk about the past anymore either. Let’s both look to the future.”
Chang Yuncheng reached out to hold her face and kissed her heavily. It was a long time before they separated.
Qi Yue lay gasping against his chest.
“Mother has a bad temper, you… you should be patient with her… If she knew your feelings, she wouldn’t act like this.” Chang Yuncheng said.