Night Fire Lingering

Chapter 35 Gu Yanci, back to bed!

Wen Yan suddenly burst out laughing.

Under the lamplight, the woman's usually charming smile held a hint of bitterness.

"Gu Yanci, the recognition I want is not that we have a marriage certificate, not that I am listed as your spouse, not that I am called Mrs. Gu or the Third Young Mistress of Gu, not that we live in the same house and sleep in the same bed."

What I want is a man who likes me, loves me wholeheartedly, has eyes only for me, and will always be my only choice under any circumstances. Do you understand?

"Am I your only option?"

Before Wen Yan could finish speaking, Gu Yanci asked.

--Yes.

Wen Yan answered in her heart.

However, she dared not voice this answer, because she knew that she was not Gu Yanci's only choice.

Between her and Wen Muzhi, he chose Wen Muzhi.

There's no reason for her to eagerly offer her face to be slapped and let others trample on her self-esteem.

Three years ago, she got drunk and offered herself to someone; that night, she used up all the courage she had in her youthful ignorance.

Over the past three years, Gu Yanci has exhausted the last bit of strength she had left to maintain this relationship.

“You are not,” Wen Yan said, lowering her eyes.

"Heh." Gu Yanci chuckled lightly.

He wasn't surprised by Wen Yan's silence; after all, she had his brother and that so-called senior in her heart, but not him.

I only married him because I was forced by circumstances!

The sound of a shower dripping could be heard from the bathroom.

The huge bedroom was eerily quiet.

Wen Yan sat on the edge of the bed, hugging her knees, looking at the Fire Spirit Bird Rose on the bedside table, wondering how things had developed to this point.

Just a few minutes ago, she and Gu Yanci seemed to have a beautiful relationship.

Was it because she misspoke about the price of prostitution?

She probably did say something wrong.

They are currently married, and she has the obligations of a wife.

It turns out that marrying him was what she truly wanted, and he was the one who helped her escape the clutches of the Wen family.

Wen Yan's budding feelings for Gu Yanci began in this very room—he had once been genuinely kind to her.

really good.

She looked in the direction of the bathroom, suddenly made up her mind, and walked over.

"Knock knock knock!"

Wen Yan knocked on the bathroom door.

The shower stopped, but there was no response from the man.

Wen Yan knew he could hear her, and stood at the door, saying calmly, "Gu Yanci, open the door."

There was no sound from the bathroom.

Wen Yan knocked on the door again.

Two seconds later, the bathroom door opened.

The water mist is thick.

Wen Yan walked inside without hesitation, startling Gu Yanci into taking a step back.

"Warm... Ugh!"

Caught off guard, Gu Yanci was pushed inside by the woman without a word, her hands pushing against his chest.

Before he could react, those soft, warm lips suddenly covered his.

This was the first time Wen Yan had taken the initiative in their three years of marriage. Gu Yanci's mind seemed to freeze, going completely blank for a moment, but as the warm touch deepened, it was like fireworks exploding in his mind.

"Wen—uh!"

Wen Yan didn't give him a chance to speak, just like he had done to her countless times, only her demeanor wasn't as forceful as his.

Gu Yanci was fatally obsessed with Wen Yan's body, and unconsciously returned the kiss.

There were still cold water stains on the ground. Wen Yan was barefoot, and her feet slipped lightly.

"what--"

Wen Yan screamed in fright.

Gu Yanci acted faster than he thought, stepping forward to support the woman's waist to prevent her from falling.

Wen Yan stopped kissing in fright, her eyes misty with tears, like a startled fawn or a bullied little fox.

So endearing, it's impossible to look away.

"What's wrong?" Gu Yanci gently touched Wen Yan's cheek with one hand, his voice hoarse, clearly trying his best to hold back.

His eyes were dark, burning with intense desire. His Adam's apple bobbed, and his fingers unconsciously caressed the soft flesh of the woman's waist.

His back was pressed against the cold tiles, but it did nothing to reduce his body heat.

"Didn't you want it?" Wen Yan breathed slightly, her voice unsteady.

"No," Gu Yanci denied.

Wen Yan twisted her waist uncomfortably: "You're pressing against me, and you still say you're not?"

Gu Yanci showed no embarrassment.

"What do you want?" With the arrow already on the bowstring but unable to be released, Gu Yanci's expression was not pleasant.

He kissed Wen Yan's red lips and whispered, "Zhi Zhi, I don't do business that's shady."

Wen Yan recalled that last time, she wanted to use this method to get Gu Yanci to release Wen Junming, but he guessed her plan and refused.

"It's not a sale."

The water stains soaked Wen Yan's silk nightgown, revealing glimpses of her body. The way the woman looked up at him made Gu Yanci's Adam's apple bob again.

Wen Yan said, "The cold water you used to wash with made me feel cold."

She was very spoiled; her tone sounded more like an accusation than an expression of arrogance.

Gu Yanci liked her appearance very much.

The damp bathroom made everything even more ambiguous, and the temperature rose rapidly and irresistibly.

In the sweltering heat of summer, the bathroom heater was turned on.

The moment his long arm rose, the man grabbed her waist and forcefully pressed her against the wall.

Her body was turned around, and Wen Yan was forced to face away from her. The next moment, the man's hand was on her waist.

……

"Gu Yanci, go back to bed!"

Wen Yan let out a weak, low cry.

"Right here."

Men are very clear-headed and exceptionally stubborn; in such situations, men have absolute authority.

The overly bright environment made Wen Yan feel ashamed, and the bathroom made her instinctively feel even more dangerous.

He gets especially excited every time he's in such an unruly place.

"hand!"

Wen Yan suddenly exclaimed.

Gu Yanci suddenly snapped out of his daze and almost immediately stopped what he was doing to look at the injury on her hand.

The white gauze was slightly damp with water.

"Sorry, did I hurt you?"

Wen Yan was just an excuse; he avoided touching her hand injury with almost every movement.

But seeing how worried he was about her injuries, Wen Yan felt a mix of emotions.

"Go to bed." Wen Yan's eyes were slightly moist with tears.

Gu Yanci was very obedient this time, carrying the person out of the bathroom.

"Does it still hurt?" Gu Yanci held her hand. "Should I call the family doctor to take a look?"

"I don't want to see a doctor." Wen Yan pushed him away.

His initiative and urging were like a stimulant. Gu Yanci looked at the person beneath him and asked, "Didn't Grandma tell us to have one?"

"Didn't you say that asking me means you're sick?"

In bed, at this moment, for her to say such things made Gu Yanci laugh in anger.

He pinched the woman's chin: "Mrs. Gu, practice makes perfect. Whether I'm sick or not, we'll know once we try."

"Which illness are you referring to?" Wen Yan asked.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, both of them understood each other's meaning.

"I don't have any illnesses," Gu Yanci replied.

“I still have to wear it.” Wen Yan was very stubborn.

She no longer wants to get pregnant.

If she has children, she hopes they will be born into a family where both parents are healthy and loving.