After the ball ended, Lu Yanbei and Su He disappeared.
However, the company had paid for the employees' food and drinks, as well as a lucky draw. Even those who found it boring stayed at the hotel until the end of the year-end party. After all, after working hard for a year, these benefits were too good to pass up.
Back home, before Su He could even take off her shoes, Lu Yanbei pinned her against the door and his scorching lips descended, impatiently capturing her flushed mouth.
After being interrupted in the lounge, Lu Yanbei seemed intent on making up for lost time. Su He was so dizzy from his kisses that she went limp in his arms, unable to resist. His lips and tongue were fiery, and his arms held her waist tightly, leaving her no escape. It wasn't until the air in her chest was almost depleted that he reluctantly released her.
They leaned against each other, breathing heavily, their hearts still racing. Lu Yanbei looked at the mist in Su He's eyes and her bewildered expression, licking his lips with satisfaction. Then, he bent down, scooped her up in his arms, and carried her to the living room.
Su He cried out in surprise, instinctively tightening her grip around his neck. He was already proficient at this bridal carry.
Gently placing Su He on the sofa, Lu Yanbei went to a cabinet to find the first-aid kit, taking out cotton swabs and ointment. He walked up to Su He, knelt on one knee, and carefully lifted her foot. If he remembered correctly, the back of her right heel was a little red.
Watching Lu Yanbei patiently apply medication to her, Su He was overwhelmed with emotion. Was this what it meant to love someone? To always pay attention to them, prioritize their feelings, and take meticulous care of them. Su He quite enjoyed these moments of being cared for.
"There, when you shower later, remember not to get it wet," Lu Yanbei instructed earnestly after finishing with the ointment.
Su He responded with an "oh" and looked at him, a faint smile in her eyes. Lu Yanbei, under her gaze, his eyes darkened slightly. "What, still not enough kisses from earlier?"
Su He blushed and turned her head away. "Certainly not!"
"After I take my shower, we'll continue," Lu Yanbei said, as if he hadn't heard her denial. Su He's face grew even redder. This man was becoming increasingly shameless! After some things were revealed tonight, it was as if a restraint had been lifted, and he no longer suppressed his feelings. In the car, he had dared to push her against the back of the seat and kiss her in front of the driver. Just now, they were still at the entrance, and he had pounced on her again, like a starved wolf wanting to devour her whole.
Su He covered her face, her cheeks burning. No, she needed to calm down. Barefoot, she ran back to the entrance, put on her slippers, and padded back to the room. Before she could even change out of her gown, she rushed into the bathroom and splashed cold water on her face. "Can't keep thinking like this, stop it!" Su He murmured, looking at her flushed face in the mirror.
Half an hour later, Su He finished her shower and changed into her pajamas. On impulse, she locked the bedroom door and hid herself under the covers. She decided she'd sleep alone tonight!
Meanwhile, Lu Yanbei, who had waited for a long time for Su He to return to the room, arrived at her door. "Meow," he knocked.
"I, I'm tired, I'm going to sleep now," Su He replied through the door.
Lu Yanbei leaned against the doorframe, a smile curving his lips. "Why are you going to sleep without me?"
With that, he turned the doorknob, intending to enter. The result was that it wouldn't budge. Su He had locked the door. Realizing this, Lu Yanbei couldn't help but chuckle. She was guarding against him! But did she think that by locking the door, he wouldn't be able to get in? How naive. Lu Yanbei slowly returned to the entrance, retrieved the spare key, and opened the door with ease.
Hearing the movement at the door, Su He sat up abruptly. Lu Yanbei dangled the key in his hand, a smug smile on his face. "Before locking the door, did you happen to get the spare key?"
Su He snorted, tucked herself back under the covers, and turned away, ignoring him. Lu Yanbei, wearing a deep blue robe, casually got into bed from the other side and pulled Su He into his embrace. "Don't worry, without your permission, I won't touch you."
"I'm used to you being by my side. I can't sleep without you," Lu Yanbei was true to his word, and apart from holding her, he did nothing else to make Su He's heart race. Su He finally felt a little relieved. Frankly, she really needed some time to adjust to their relationship. That night, all was peaceful.
The next morning, Su He woke up in pain. Seeing the dark red bloodstains on the bedsheet, she couldn't help but sigh in annoyance. How could she have forgotten such an important day! Resigned, she got out of bed, changed her clothes, and the bedsheet, with a look of utter dejection. For her, those few days each month were torture. Not only did her stomach hurt, but she also felt weak all over, unable to concentrate, completely useless.
The room was well-heated, but Su He still wore thick socks and a heavy coat for warmth. On special days like this, the worst thing was to catch a cold. Lu Yanbei looked at her attire and seemed to understand something. When Li Sao came to cook that morning, he gave her a few instructions. Consequently, the lunch table featured several dishes that were rich in blood-nourishing and qi-replenishing properties, along with brown sugar ginger soup after the meal.
"Young Master is truly thoughtful, he even thought of this," Li Sao said with a smile as she handed the brown sugar water to Su He. Su He was also quite touched. She hadn't expected Lu Yanbei to know about such things. She really had struck it lucky, finding a treasure that was rare in the world. Sipping the brown sugar water, Su He felt warmth spread through her stomach, and her cramps subsided considerably.
"I heard from the older generation that this condition eases after having children," Li Sao, having interacted with Su He for a while and finding her to be a kind mistress, began to open up. Su He was taken aback, her ears turning slightly red. "That, that's still a long way off..."
"It's best to have children early; recovery is faster," Li Sao blurted out. "Young Master is not young anymore. Those his age already have children in primary school." Su He smiled awkwardly and said, "Let nature take its course." She hadn't really thought about children. However, with Lu Yanbei's excellent genes, their future children should inherit his good looks. Thinking this, Su He's mind involuntarily conjured images of two rosy and adorable chubby babies. Their eyes would resemble his, their mouths hers, and their features as delicate as porcelain dolls.
"What are you thinking about!" Lu Yanbei emerged from the study and, seeing Su He lost in thought on the rocking chair, couldn't help but flick her nose. Su He jolted, snapping back to attention. "Nothing, nothing at all..." She absolutely couldn't let him know she was fantasizing about having two babies with him.