The Hot-tempered Young Master and His Village Flower Child Bride - Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Children (Slight R-19)

With a good start, the sacred halo of A University faded considerably in Zhao Xunyu’s eyes, and he felt no pressure to come to Chu Zhi Lu.

Besides sharing meals, he sometimes accompanied her to the library.

After the freshman phase, their days settled into a comfortable rhythm that was both fulfilling and ordinary. By the end of November, Chu Zhi Lu officially became an adult. Zhao Xunyu meticulously prepared a candlelight dinner and a script for his confession. As expected, she officially ‘promoted’ him to her boyfriend on schedule. The only noticeable change was the increased frequency with which he flaunted their relationship; his words now carried more confidence and authority.

On Chu Zhi Lu’s birthday, Liu Xiangjun invited her out to give her a gift. The very next day, her half-sister, Tang Xiyue, showed up at her dorm.

Tang Xiyue stood haughtily, watching as Chu Zhi Lu approached. They were sisters, both having inherited excellent genes from Liu Xiangjun and sharing a similar appearance. They were both beautiful women.

Chu Zhi Lu’s features were more refined and aloof. Combined with her coldness toward Tang Xiyue, this only deepened the younger sister’s resentment.

“What’s the matter?” Chu Zhi Lu asked.

Tang Xiyue crossed her arms and tilted her chin upward. “My mother gave you a necklace yesterday. Do you even know how much it cost?”

“What are you trying to say?” Tang Xiyue was more than two years younger than her. She was a spoiled young lady. She really couldn’t establish the harmonious, friendly relationship with her younger sister that Liu Xiangjun wished for.

She was already exhausted just dealing with Liu Xiangjun..

“That necklace cost two million yuan. Mom has never bought me anything so expensive. Besides, she and Dad are married, so the money for the necklace comes from their joint marital assets.”

“The necklace is at home. I haven’t worn it. You can come with me to get it—it’ll only take five minutes—or I can go alone and you can wait here.” Chu Zhi Lu had no interest in luxury goods. Had she known how valuable the necklace was, she never would have accepted it.

Tang Xiyue’s chest heaved with anger. “Who wants your secondhand junk?”

‘Why did she act so superior? Mom treated her so well. I’m her sister, yet she can’t even crack a smile. It’s as if being associated with us is some kind of burden.’

“I haven’t worn the necklace. Like you said, the money came from your parents’ joint assets, so I feel guilty keeping it.”

If Tang Xiyue didn’t take it now, she’d have to confront Liu Xiangjun privately later. She couldn’t bear seeing Liu Xiangjun’s bitter expression again, nor did she want to play this push-and-pull game anymore.

“Heh, fine. Then give it back.”

Ungrateful.

Chu Zhi Lu took her home and handed her the necklace.

Surprised that she actually gave it to her, Tang Xiyue clenched the necklace tighter, her anger flaring. “If you’re so capable, why don’t you just cut ties with us forever?”

Chu Zhi Lu calmly closed the door. “I wish I could.”

“You! You’re just exploiting Mom’s guilt!”

“I’ve told her countless times that I don’t need her to make up for anything. We’re better off living our separate lives.” Liu Xiangjun had a new family, and Chu Zhi Lu genuinely wanted nothing to do with them.

Tang Xiyue seethed with righteous indignation. “Of course you can act so aloof. You know you’re her biological daughter—she’ll never abandon you.”

Chu Zhi Lu didn’t look at her as she turned to leave. “Then you should also know that I’m not an illegitimate child. I don’t deserve your accusations or your bad temper. Knowing she feels guilty is enough. Stop provoking me. Otherwise, I might tell her to divorce your father and acknowledge me. Do you think she’d agree?”

Tang Xiyue’s hands trembled. “How can you be so malicious?”

“Go home.”

“Aaah!”

As expected, Tang Xiyue returned home with the necklace only to face a furious scolding. Tears streamed down her face as she sobbed, “She doesn’t want anything to do with us! Why do you keep doting on her like that?”

Liu Xiangjun’s heart ached with bitterness and frustration.

With the grueling final exams behind them, the young couple finally welcomed winter break.

Zhao Xunyu returned home to see his friends and nurture the fragile ‘father-son’ relationship he had been maintaining for a few days. Then, he planned to visit his girlfriend. Coincidentally, his aunt’s newborn daughter was about to celebrate her one-month milestone, so Zhao Qingtang accompanied him back to their hometown for the celebration.

It was Zhao Xunyu’s first time holding such a tiny, delicate infant. His aunt placed the baby in his arms and adjusted his hold, but his hands remained stiff, afraid to apply any pressure.

Looking radiant, his aunt teased him, “Start practicing now. The baby duties will be all yours later!”

Zhao Xunyu awkwardly rocked the infant, who was constantly sucking, and glanced at Chu Zhi Lu. She raised an eyebrow, silently asking, “Hm?”

He thought the baby was quite adorable, but even when she was at her most affectionate, Chu Zhi Lu would only lean in for a closer look. She seemed uninterested in children.

He leaned closer to her and asked, “Don’t you like children?”

Chu Zhi Lu shook her head and replied honestly, “I only like you.”

She wasn’t trying to be romantic; she was simply stating a fact. She disliked being close to anyone but him.

Zhao Xunyu was thoroughly teased. After giving his younger sister away, he pulled Chu Zhi Lu into the room and kissed her passionately.

Stroking her long hair, he asked, “Then will we have children in the future?”

Chu Zhi Lu rolled over. “Isn’t this a bit heavy for an eighteen-year-old to be discussing?”

“Not really. If you don’t want children, I’ll get a vasectomy. That way, we won’t have to worry about any accidents.”

As he spoke, he playfully spanked her a few times. “You—you’re always provoking me! Do you think I’m a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle who can always hold back, find a c*ndom, or avoid finishing inside?”

Once she started teasing him, she threw caution to the wind. The last time they went without a c*ndom, he was terrified. Even though he hadn’t ej*culat*d inside her, there was still a chance she could get pregnant.

If they weren’t planning on having children, sterilization seemed like the best option.

Chu Zhi Lu whimpered in protest and bit his Adam’s apple. “Don’t get a vasectomy.”

Zhao Xunyu’s mind raced, and he suddenly thought it was a good idea. “We can get the surgery now to ensure that we won’t have any accidents for the next few years. If we decide we want children later, we can always reverse it.”

Chu Zhi Lu wrapped her arms around his neck, her voice soft. “Don’t do it.”

A kiss landed on her eyelid. “It’s just a minor surgery. I’ve read about it.”

Chu Zhi Lu tilted her head back and kissed him obediently. “I won’t tease you anymore. I’ll be good. Please don’t do it.”

Zhao Xunyu’s heart softened completely. He pressed his nose against hers, nuzzling her affectionately, and said, “You’re already so irresistible.”

She pulled back slightly, brushing his lips with a fleeting kiss. “We can’t. There’s no c*ndom.”

This proved that she was being obedient. Before, she wouldn’t have cared about such things, taking perverse pl*asure in teasing Zhao Xunyu until he was on the brink of desire, then forcing him to restrain himself.

“Mmm.” Zhao Xunyu’s lips trailed down her slender neck. Her white shirt was unbuttoned, and her white lace bra was pushed up.

His warm, w*t tongue traced damp streaks across her pale, soft br*asts, leaving tiny indentations, and finally reached her er*ct, rosy n*pples. He circled them with his tongue several times, then looked up and asked, “Can I be your little milk-drinking baby?”

Chu Zhi Lu threaded her fingers through his hair and pressed him closer, as if he were her child. “Yes, you can.”

Zhao Xunyu deliberately made slurping sounds. “Then what should you call me?”

“Baby… baby…”

Zhao Xunyu nuzzled contentedly against her br*ast. “Baby wants Zhizhi’s milk now.”

He latched onto her br*ast and sucked loudly.