The Rest of My Life

Zhou Xun accompanied me on a slow walk around the sea of flowers.

It wasn't until I was in the middle of it that I realized the flowers were real. Along the way, the faint fragrance of the flowers assaulted my nostrils.

From time to time, I touched the flowers and the small animals that appeared to be real, as if all the tiredness of the day had disappeared.

Zhou Xun had been following me all along, and I was bouncing around in the flowers. He was right behind me, smiling as he watched me run back and forth.

When I saw the red beans and the sky full of stars, I couldn't help but stop.

Zhou Xun walked up to me and gently took my hand.

He must have seen my mood. I was thinking of my mother.

My mother loved the peas and the stars, and Zhou held both flowers for her funeral.

Zhou Xun took me in his arms.

His arms were strong and firm, and his chest warmed me. Although he said nothing, it seemed to have a calming effect, and made me feel at peace.

My eyes started to burn as I turned around and hugged him. "Thank you, Uncle Zhou."

Zhou Xun kissed my forehead and said with a low smile, "What are you thanking me for? This was arranged by second brother."

I laughed and said nothing.

Thanks, of course, for being at my mother's funeral, for being in my life, for helping me all the time.

Even more so, she thanked him … Willing to marry me.

Zhou Xun silently stared at me before suddenly lifting me up. "Darling, it's time for us to head back."

I wrapped my arms around his neck and whispered a response.

I thought he was tired and wanted to go back to rest early. But halfway through his journey, he suddenly whispered in my ear, "Wife, you looked so cute just now."

I started.

He said hoarsely, "I really want to take you on the spot."

I was stunned.

He stopped talking, lowered his head, and kissed me on the forehead.

My heart skipped a beat.

It was just a kiss, but I felt sweeter than any words.

It was a cold winter night, and it was biting cold. Luckily, Zhou Xun was like a natural stove, and I didn't feel cold at all while I was in his arms.

Second Brother Zhou was no longer in the backyard. He was probably going back to rest.

I thought I'd thank him tomorrow.

Then, I remembered that last time Zhou Xun took me to Haicheng, he let me put fireworks. This time, Second Brother Zhou's wedding present to me and Zhou Xun was a fairy tale in a sea of flowers.

The aesthetic of their brother... It really was eerily similar.

I was suddenly curious. Was Big Brother Zhou's way of chasing girls the same as his two younger brothers …

Whether it was fireworks or sea of flowers, they were all clichés. However, the majority of girls still took the same approach.

Anyway, I was touched by fireworks, this gift from Second Brother Zhou also made me happy.

When I got back to the bedroom, I was still excited.

Zhou Xun pressed me down and said with a low laugh, "Darling, right now you should only think of me."

I smiled and embraced his neck as I said coquettishly, "Uncle Zhou, I'm so tired …"

Zhou Xun immediately understood what I meant. He smiled and gave me a kiss before once again lifting me up.

Even though he had been tired all day, he patiently carried me to the bathroom to wash up.

I lay in his arms, waiting on him, my body and mind relaxed.

After the shower, he carried me back to bed.

I suddenly thought of the angry court and Qin Xueman. I quickly whispered to him, "Are they plotting something?"

Zhou Xun caressed my hair and said gently, "Don't worry, Ah Ning has been keeping an eye on them."

Seeing that he didn't want to talk anymore, I could only keep my doubts to the bottom of my heart.

However, he had always been far-sighted, so he should have a plan in mind. He didn't think that there would be any problems.

I changed the subject and asked about the second time Auntie Zhou had broken into the lounge.

I got up and looked down at him. "Brother An made a mistake once, so it's impossible for him to make a mistake twice. You let his aunt in on purpose, didn't you?"

Zhou Xun stretched out his arms and pulled me into his embrace, pressing my head against his chest, saying slowly: "I was afraid that you wouldn't be able to receive news of Young Master Shen at the moment, so I intentionally let Auntie Zhou mess with you."

I depressingly said, "Then you might as well just let Zhou An barge in. You clearly know that aunt …"

Zhou Xun acknowledged and said, "I've been thinking too much. My apologies, darling. It must have been very hard for you to be slandered by my aunt, right?"

He apologized to me with great sincerity.

But I don't think he was telling the truth.

What kind of person is he? He's always been cautious and cautious. How could he not have thought that Aunt Zhou would target me?

It could only mean that he let Aunt Zhou in on purpose.

But why?

I don't get it.

However, he didn't give me a chance to ponder as he pressed me down below him and said in a hoarse voice, "Today is our wedding day. Wife, you are not allowed to think about anything else but me."

Before I could say anything, he kissed me.

Then there was an attack, and then I couldn't speak.

The night passed.

When I woke up the next day, my waist was still sore and my hands and feet were weak.

Fortunately, this child had already been here for three months, and he had already stabilized his condition. Zhou Xun had tossed and turned him over and over last night, and he hadn't run into any problems.

However, it was already quite late when he woke up. The sun had already risen high in the sky and shone in through the window, covering the entire room.

I sat up.

Zhou Xun embraced me from behind, pulling me to his back as he said with a low smile, "It's alright, Grandfather and the rest definitely haven't woken up yet."

Neither of us was wearing any clothes, and the touch of our skin sent a shiver down my spine.

When I think about how he held on to me for so long last night, I feel even more embarrassed.

He rubbed his face against my neck and used a low and hoarse voice to slowly whisper in my ear, "Everyone was tired yesterday. Grandfather told us to wake up late today. I'm guessing everyone is probably asleep right now."

I don't remember Grandpa Zhou saying that, but I didn't think that Zhou Xun would lie to me. After all, it was the second day of the wedding, and getting up late would make a bad impression on the elders.

Holding my ear in his mouth, Zhou Xun chuckled, "Actually, even if we arrive late, it doesn't matter. We are newly wedded, so everyone can guess what we did last night."

These words were too obvious.

The heat on my face had gone, and it was burning again.

I couldn't help but glare at him.

It made him chuckle.

After that, he took me to wash up, and he even helped me put on my clothes.

He washes my face and brushes my teeth, he puts on my coat, he ties my buttons... So serious, so handsome.

Whether it was his gentle eyebrows, or his high (straight) nose, or his long, good-looking hands, they all mesmerized me.

After he put on my shoes, I stood up and tiptoed to kiss him on the cheek. "Thank you, Uncle Zhou," I said sweetly.

He stared at me, pressed his hand against my forehead, and sighed. "My wife, at this time, don't tempt me anymore. Otherwise, you won't be able to get out of bed today."

I couldn't figure out what I was doing to tempt him. I just thanked him.

Yesterday, when I was thanking him, he did the same thing. He suddenly picked me up and said that he was going to put me on the spot …

I really couldn't understand his excitement, so I couldn't help but mutter, "I didn't seduce you!"

But before he could finish, he kissed me hard.

He didn't let go of me until he couldn't breathe.

Me: "…"

He gently wiped the stagnation from the corner of his mouth with his thumb and said hoarsely, "Little fool, you won't say anything now. Just by standing in front of me. I also think you're cute."

I was stunned for a moment. Then, I felt as though my heart was about to explode. It was a little sore, but at the same time, there was an indescribable happiness.

I didn't dare look up until he led me out.

When I went downstairs, I found that everyone had just woken up. I heaved a sigh of relief.

Everyone walked into the dining room. Apart from Auntie Zhou and her family, the rest of the Zhou family was gathered.

I thought back to yesterday when Aunty Zhou made a ruckus and even mentioned how Uncle and Big Brother Zhou fought over the family head position on Tuesday. I think everyone would be a little embarrassed.

But when I looked over at Uncle Tuesday and Big Brother Zhou, their faces were calm.

I couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

The Zhou family members were good at hiding their emotions. It was really impossible to tell what they were thinking at all.

No matter if it was Tuesday or Wednesday, the three Zhou siblings or the family, all of them had peaceful expressions on their faces.

I had to keep my suspicions to myself.

The dining table was very quiet, only Rui Rui occasionally exclaimed that milk was good to drink, eggs were good.

Rui was happy to be our flower boy yesterday and stuck to me early in the morning.

I simply took him in my arms, and he was so sweet that he sipped from his milk glass.

Unfortunately, I heard Zhou Xun say that he would soon follow Big Bro Zhou back to the garrison.

I was a little reluctant to part with him.

However, Big Bro Zhou is still his father, so he must follow by his side.

I suddenly felt that it was pretty good for Big Brother Zhou to find a new mother for Rui Rui. After all, other than the love of a father, Rui also needed his mother's care.

It wasn't that I didn't want to take care of Rui Rui, but he didn't have much time around me.

He only hoped that the new wife that Big Brother Zhou found could truly love Rui Rui.

After breakfast, Grandpa Zhou said, "There's nothing much to do today. You can do whatever you want. Don't worry about me."

Second Brother Zhou said he wanted to go see his comrade. Big Brother Zhou wanted to accompany Rui Rui to the amusement park. As for Tuesday and Wednesday, they both had their own matters to attend to.

I didn't know what Zhou Xun was planning, so I looked at him.

He held my hand and said to Grandpa Zhou, "I want to bring Nian Ming back to Hua Lin and pay my respects to her grandfather and mother."

I couldn't help but be startled.

He hadn't discussed it with me in advance, but he had.

I missed my grandfather very much yesterday and dreamed about my mother, and I should have told them about my marriage.

Originally, I had wanted to find a chance to mention this to him. If he wasn't willing to accompany me back to the flower garden, I would go back by myself.

Who would have thought that he had already planned this silently.

I looked at him, touched.

He smiled at me.