Chapter 7: Newlyweds (Three)
Tu Ran did not stay at Lu Chengyu's place for long, as the school was too far from her workplace. Due to the restrictions on smoking and drinking during pregnancy, she submitted a request to change her position to the company since the wedding date was set, and began working as a training instructor, earning around 4,000 yuan per month. The routine of clocking in and out was naturally incomparable to her previous role as a junior manager in the sales department
She heard Lu Chengyu chuckle softly a few times, appearing to be less averse to it than she was. At that moment, he leisurely lit a cigarette, slightly tilted his head to exhale a thin wisp of smoke, and raised his eyes, finally catching sight of Tu Ran
It is already late, the corridor is quiet, the light is dim, and occasionally faint voices can be heard coming from behind a closed door.
Perhaps, at that time, Lu Chengyu did not realize his true evaluative purpose, even though it existed in the subconscious of most men. Perhaps he was very aware of the level of his own consciousness, yet he was unwilling to admit it, as he had always considered himself to be a relatively decent man
Just like on that night several months ago, he stood under the bright lights, slightly nodding to her, signaling her to come in
She lay idly on the windowsill of the second floor, exposing her damp head
He was washing his hair with a swishing sound, thinking to himself: today's women are truly not simple, clearly there is not much deep affection.
The phone in the pocket of his coat buzzed incessantly. He took it out to check; there was a text message. After hesitating for a few seconds, he chose not to reply, turned off the phone, and went to sleep
The actions are discreet yet very provocative; in short, they further enhance her "improper" characteristics
He saw Tu Ran stepping into his home in a bright red wedding dress, and he became even more aware that both of them had their own flaws regarding the beginning of this marriage, even fatal flaws that could determine the survival of their union
In the presence of men's attention, this girl is undoubtedly perceptive, and she does not wish to feign ignorance or indifference. At times, she does not shy away from such gazes. Her expression occasionally carries a hint of mockery or even playful mischief. She has a rather poor habit of fiddling with the earring she wears on her right ear. When she has nothing to do, she tends to rest her elbow on the table, supporting her face with her hand, while her fingers trace small circles on the earring. She has a rather poor habit of fiddling with the earring she wears on her right ear. When she has nothing to do, she tends to rest her elbow on the table, supporting her face with her hand, while her fingers trace small circles on the earring.
When Lu Chengyu entered the room, Tu Ran had already returned to the bed and wrapped herself in the quilt. The light shone on her face, which had not been adorned with makeup, reflecting a "pure" glow. A certain word suddenly sprang to his mind, and he couldn't help but feel a strong sense of self-reproach.
On one hand, it is not easy to access, or it is easy to access
In that moment, she saw Lu Chengyu turn and leave, his figure gradually disappearing into the crowd.
He rested his arm on the door panel and lowered his head to kiss her
On the gray-white wall beside me, the moonlight streams in through the window, casting a mottled shadow of swaying branches.
She still returned to her original place, because just a few days after their wedding, Lu Chengyu was going abroad. On the day he left, Tu Ran hurried from the company to the airport to see him off, but encountered a traffic jam on the way. After much difficulty, she finally arrived, with little time left, and had to run from the main entrance to the immigration checkpoint. Tu Ran loved beauty, and despite being pregnant, she wore high heels of four to five centimeters. In her carefulness, she still twisted her ankle.
He was even certain that other men shared the same feelings, as during that gathering, more than half of the men had their gazes inadvertently fixed upon her.
Regarding the term "unserious," people often say "always unserious," "pretending to be unserious," or "the unseriousness that seeps through one's bones." However, these expressions do not apply to Tu Ran. Lu Chengyu feels that her every gesture is quite natural, her smoking posture is relaxed, and when she drinks, there is a hint of masculine boldness. Yet, when her gaze occasionally sweeps over him, the charm revealed in the corners of her eyes and brows inevitably reminds him of the word "frivolous." However, these expressions do not apply to Tu Ran. Lu Chengyu feels that her every gesture is quite natural, her smoking posture is relaxed, and when she drinks, there is a hint of masculine boldness. Yet, when her gaze occasionally sweeps over him, the charm revealed in the corners of her eyes and brows inevitably reminds him of the word "frivolous."
Once he reached the final assessment conclusion, he no longer paid attention to her
For most men, the difference between a "serious" girl and a "non-serious" girl is only twofold
At that moment, Lu Chengyu believed that he had invested too much thought in this girl, although he was somewhat curious about her current situation.
Tu Ran followed Lu Chengyu, watching him take out the keys from his pocket to unlock the door, then enter the room and touch the switch on the wall, turning on the light with a "click".
At that moment, she was somewhat nervous, but certain thoughts in her mind led her to deliberately suppress this emotion. She felt she should find something to occupy herself with, so she deftly closed the door behind her. Leaning back, she softly rested against the door panel, tilting her head to look at him. He looked at her too, his expression carrying a hint of a smile and a touch of provocation, subtly revealing a desire to conquer. This expression was not unfamiliar to Tu Ran; among the people she had encountered, those men who had indulged in a bit of alcohol at the dining table or who intentionally made things difficult for her in conversation would gaze at her in this way. He looked at her again, his expression still a mix of amusement and challenge, hinting at a desire to dominate. This made her feel that the atmosphere around her was lowly and sordid, permeated with a sense of hopeless oppression
A few people came out of the building, and upon encountering Lu Chengyu, they began to laugh and chat. Their voices were not loud, but the surroundings were too quiet. Tu Ran listened for a while; it was nothing more than some jokes exchanged under the bed. She believed that men who liked to make such remarks were somewhat sexually repressed. At around thirty years of age, immersed in what seemed to be a pure academic atmosphere, if they were single, the constraints they had endured for decades would burst forth like small animals, running amok without restraint. She believed that men who liked to make such remarks were somewhat sexually repressed. At around thirty years of age, immersed in what seemed to be a pure academic atmosphere, if they were single, the constraints they had endured for decades would burst forth like small animals, running amok without restraint.
She responded with a sound, but when she turned her head, she saw that he had already closed the door and left.
That night, Tu Ran wore a coffee-colored turtleneck sweater, the lines on her chest were quite striking. Perhaps due to the warmth from drinking, she rolled up her sleeves a bit, revealing a small section of her arm, which was delicately structured yet pleasantly plump, dazzlingly white. Thus, in Lu Chengyu's eyes, even her wrist carried a hint of flirtatious charm.
After Tu Ran finished her bath, the man and the food still had not returned
After the gathering dispersed, the two returned to Lu Chengyu's previous residence
Lu Chengyu said behind her: "Are you hungry? I will go downstairs to buy something to eat"
He changed into the pajamas she bought for him, which were black and gray checkered, of moderate thickness, and had a very masculine and youthful style. When he went out again, he found that she had not eaten much and was already wrapped in the blanket, fast asleep
At this moment, Tu Ran was looking around the temporary new house. It was evident that someone had cleaned and tidied up the place. A "double happiness" sign was stuck on the wardrobe, slightly askew. The furniture remained the same, but the bed sheets and duvet covers were new. Her hair was sticking up like steel wires, and the wedding dress felt a bit tight around her waist. She kicked off her high heels, rummaged through her bag for some clothes, and ran into the bathroom
In Lu Chengyu's residence, there was no shortage of books, yet she flipped through them without finding a single interesting one. She pushed open the window to seek the figure under the streetlight and indeed saw that person approaching along the tree-lined path in front of the building, carrying a bag of food. If he merely lifted his head slightly, he would be able to see her, but unfortunately, he was solely focused on checking his phone.
Secondly, one must take responsibility through marriage, or one can simply wave their sleeve and leave without taking a single cloud with them
However, in contrast, Lu Chengyu seemed to give her a better impression, perhaps because he expressed his thoughts very directly, or maybe it was his subtlety and grace when he was planning to do something wrong. After observing her for several seconds, he finally walked over and turned off the light
It cannot even be considered love
However, when he ultimately transformed that indecent image into his very proper new wife, it is undeniable that his feelings were somewhat peculiar
Tu Ran certainly knew that she appeared quite improper that night. However, she was unaware that, at the moment of their sudden reunion several months ago, Lu Chengyu had inexplicably drawn the conclusion: a person should be a good person, yet she was not a proper girl
Tu Ran leaned against the pillow, smiling at him, and uttered two words in a very soft voice. This action made her lips appear quite full. Lu Chengyu was momentarily confused and did not understand, so she chose not to say anything further. It was only when he walked into the bathroom and stood under the showerhead that he suddenly realized she had said, "Husband"