Chapter 107 An Accident During a Power Outage

"Huh? The power's out?"

So Yihau got up and stood by the glass door, looking outside. The yard was pitch black, and so was the road in the distance.

This meant it wasn't just his house; the power was out everywhere.

He was about to go downstairs to ask when the thunder rumbled again.

Jiang Yu was so startled that she hugged him without thinking, burying her head in So Yihau's chest. It felt like being embraced by a koala.

He was slightly stunned.

So Yihau subconsciously put his arms around her and teased, "It's rare for you to be so proactive, throwing yourself into my arms. It almost makes me feel embarrassed. Although I always suspect you're taking advantage of me, I don't have any concrete evidence."

Jiang Yu wasn't just afraid of thunder; she was also afraid of the dark. She always had a small lamp on when she slept, all night long. It wasn't an act.

She could feel So Yihau's hand on her back, but she didn't have time to think about it. She said nervously, "The light, it's so scary!"

"Even a rabbit has more courage than you."

So Yihau looked at her and couldn't help but peck her forehead, chuckling, "Be good, I'll go downstairs and check. I remember there's a generator in the garage, why didn't it kick in?"

This was the first power outage since they moved in. He'd seen the backup generator in the garage, but he didn't know how to use it.

Jiang Yu usually liked to argue, always wanting to play tough even though she wasn't.

In this situation, she was completely cowardly. She knew she should let go, but she was still clinging to him.

It was no wonder they said you should knock out someone who's drowning; otherwise, they might drag you down. When you're too nervous, your body really does become uncontrollable.

Seeing that Jiang Yu didn't let go, So Yihau continued with a smile, "If you don't let go, I'll kiss you. How about holding hands instead? I can't walk like this..."

Hearing this, Jiang Yu's attention was diverted.

Just as she was about to let go, So Yihau launched a sneak attack. Although it was a bit of taking advantage of the situation, as the ancestors said, "A chance once lost may not come again."

In the dim light, he could see Jiang Yu's eyes widening, her tongue defenseless.

More than ten seconds passed.

So Yihau led her out, shifting the blame as he spoke, "Sorry, I lost my balance and almost fell. It was purely an accident. The debt from the last time you snuck into my bed is now settled."

Just as Jiang Yu finally came to her senses and was about to get angry, there was a knock on the door. The bodyguard said the generator was out of fuel and the power would be back on soon.

...

A few minutes later.

So Yihau was humming a song, nonchalantly crossing his legs.

He lowered his head to look at the small card in his hand, deliberately avoiding Jiang Yu's glare.

Finally.

Jiang Yu couldn't help but lower her voice and say, "Stop pretending! I was just scared, not amnesiac. How can you be so awful, acting like nothing happened?"

So Yihau calmly replied:

"Otherwise what? You don't want to be with a heartless playboy like me. Wouldn't it be awkward if we talked about it? I remember a saying, 'What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.' Similarly, what happens during a power outage should stay during a power outage. If I say my legs suddenly went weak and I happened to bump into you, you wouldn't believe me. What can I do? I'm also very frustrated."

He was full of golden phrases, talking smoothly, which made Jiang Yu furious.

She snorted and said angrily, "I'm going to call Nangong Tian later and tell her!"

"Then I'll call and say you shared a bed with me. I learned to threaten people when I was three years old. Anyway, I have thick skin; everyone knows my personality."

Adopting a "dead pig isn't afraid of boiling water" attitude, So Yihau was calm and unhurried.

Seeing this, Jiang Yu was even more angry.

Knowing she was in the wrong, she bit her lip and rolled the dice, also snatching one of So Yihau's land purchase cards as revenge. She added, "You're really going too far!"

"It was just a moment of impulse. It's rare to see you so pitiful and lovely. For a moment, I was quite moved. It's not like we haven't tried it before. I remember when we were kids..."

Jiang Yu quickly reached out and interrupted him in a panic: "Stop talking! Let's just pretend nothing happened, okay? We were just kids back then, and besides, we were dating back then, how can it be the same?"

So Yihau then looked at her and suddenly asked, "Do you remember why we broke up back then?"

"Who knows? You should be the one to answer that, you started avoiding me for no reason."

Jiang Yu was still upset when this topic was brought up.

"Did I break up with you?" So Yihau asked, pressing on.

Seeing Jiang Yu shake her head and then nod, So Yihau guessed what happened and continued, "If it wasn't explicitly said, then it's the same as not officially breaking up. What's wrong with a kiss? You hugged me too."

"...I said let's pretend nothing happened, why are you still bringing it up?"

"So bossy, can't you let me savor it for a while?"

"...You're a psycho."

Angry as she was, thunder was still rumbling outside, and the power might go out again at any time. Jiang Yu didn't leave, but she didn't want to continue playing Monopoly.

Suddenly talking about their past relationship made the atmosphere strange.

The study was quiet for a moment, with only the occasional sound of thunder. The generator's power supply was unstable, and the light bulb flickered frequently.

So Yihau stood by the window and looked out, changing the subject, "The wind and rain are so strong that the trees are bending. One of the downsides of living by the sea is that there's nothing to block it. I don't know when this rain will stop. What are you going to do? How about we shower and sleep together?"

Seeing him taking advantage of the situation, Jiang Yu picked up a pen and silently threatened him by removing the cap.

Her face was too young, making her look harmless.

"I meant I'll sleep on the bed and you can sleep on the floor or go to the basement. The vault door is thick, you definitely won't hear the thunder if you go in there."

So Yihau's suggestion made Jiang Yu shake her head repeatedly. She said, "Forget it, what if something happens to you guys and I'm left alone in the vault? I wouldn't even be able to escape. That's how it is in the movies."

"I'm also afraid you'll accidentally break my treasures in the vault. One chicken cup would be enough for you to pay for the rest of your life."

He was really sleepy and didn't want to argue with her, so So Yihau went straight to the walk-in closet and found a quilt, blanket, and pillow to put on the floor.

After finishing, regardless of whether Jiang Yu wanted to sleep there or not, he went to brush his teeth, wash his face, and change into silk pajamas.

He had previously asked Jiang Yu why she was afraid of thunder. She said it was mainly because when she was very young, Jiang Shiye and his wife went out to play mahjong while she was asleep, leaving her alone at home.

She woke up in the middle of the night and cried all night long, which left her traumatized.

As a result, even though she knew it was a natural discharge phenomenon, she couldn't help but be afraid. This problem was difficult to cure, but fortunately, it wasn't a big deal.

Jiang Yu returned to her room, but she ended up changing into sportswear and quietly came back, wrapped up tightly.

Seeing this, So Yihau smiled and found an eye mask to put on.

As Jiang Yu lay on the floor, wondering if So Yihau would continue to go too far, she unexpectedly heard a slight snoring sound coming from the bed...