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Chapter 446 Living together
What do you mean? The meaning is quite obvious. I now know that your relationship is fake. You just grabbed some random guy to use as a shield. Now that you've achieved your goal, and I know you've rejected me, I'll give up, okay?

I've already given up on that idea. You should just go ahead and make it public, so you don't delay him from finding a girlfriend later. Zhao Yun despises people who hold positions but do nothing the most.

If it were before, Liu Ruyan might not have thought much of it, but after being reminded several times, she now realized that something was wrong.

Normally, if an ordinary person experiences something like this, even if they give up on their so-called ideas, they would just let it go, remain silent, and pretend that it never happened. Perhaps, with time, the two of them can still get along as friends.

But Zhao Yun just happened to send her a message to remind her, which is very abnormal in itself. Besides, what identity do you use to remind her?

If Zhao Yun weren't unaware of their relationship, this would be considered a blatant provocation. What, did she really think of Liu Ruyan as an "incompetent wife"?
But she couldn't say it outright at this point. After all, Zhao Yun had only given a hint and hadn't admitted to being interested in her boyfriend. She couldn't just question her based on her own unsubstantiated speculation.

Previously, Zhao Yun knew the situation but couldn't say anything; now it's Liu Ruyan's turn. It can be said that the boomerang arrived late but surely.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

At the dining table, Liu Ruyan ate while muttering to herself. She had been in a pretty good mood today, but now it suddenly turned sour.

"Alright, alright, is it really worth getting upset over such a small thing? Let her think what she wants. Given time, she'll have to believe it whether she wants to or not," Lin Mo said with a smile, trying to comfort her.

Although it's a bit upsetting, this is something they created themselves, so it's normal for things to turn out this way.

Liu Ruyan retorted somewhat indignantly, "That won't do. I can ignore everything else, but I can't stand her eyeing my man. As the saying goes, 'Don't lend your car or your man out. It's not the theft itself that's scary, it's the thought of someone eyeing your man.' Just thinking about someone eyeing him makes me uncomfortable."

Lin Mo: ...

"What the hell? A man's car is not to be lent out," this phrase is used with the same slang as a Sichuan girl.

"No, I've already told you, what are you afraid of? Besides, we're just guessing, maybe we're overthinking it?" This time it was his turn to persuade someone, and it was ridiculous.

Liu Ruyan pursed her lips and said, "If someone is eyeing your girlfriend, of course you won't feel bad."

"What should we do then? Are we supposed to find an opportunity to kiss in front of her? That would be too deliberate, wouldn't it?" Lin Mo said helplessly, his hands slumped over.

To be honest, given their current relationship, there's nothing wrong with them showing affection, but neither he nor Liu Ruyan are that kind of people, especially not those who would deliberately show it off.

The two of them don't have any special fetishes, so they naturally don't like being watched when they're being intimate, unless the opportunity is exceptionally good and they can resolve some issues.

For example, back at the entrance of the matchmaking park, Liu Ruyan kissed him in front of Miss Yuan just to confirm their relationship, since she didn't believe it.

Although Zhao Yun doesn't believe it either, the two of them can't very well go upstairs and knock on the door just to show her, right? It would be not only deliberate but also awkward.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruyan's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea, but the timing is hard to find. Let me think of a way."

I can't let her cause trouble for me all by herself. She steals my boyfriend's woman, and now she's stealing my man. I must have owed her money in my past life, that's why I'm so unlucky.

I need to resolve this as soon as possible, otherwise I won't be able to sleep if there's a ghost upstairs!
"Come on, little brother, eat some pig's feet first, get well soon!"

Lin Mo: ...

It has to be said that he has a really deep connection with pig's feet lately. Almost everyone around him is making this stuff for him to eat. If you didn't know better, you'd think he was in postpartum confinement.

As for tonight's meal, it was naturally brought back by Liu Ruyan from outside. She also bought some ready-made food from a deli, and even the rice was packed up and brought back.

If Lin Mo were to expect her to cook, he would starve to death. Given his current situation, he naturally couldn't go to the kitchen either. Ordering takeout was the best option for the two of them.

At least the kitchen can be preserved while still providing decent food, which is one of the benefits of not being a picky eater.

Most importantly, there's no need to clean up. After eating, you can just leave it aside and throw it in the trash can the next day, saving you the trouble of washing dishes.

After dinner, the two felt exceptionally relaxed, as this was the first time they had spent the night together as a couple.

Although Liu Ruyan had stayed overnight many times before, the two hadn't yet crossed the line and were still quite restrained in their behavior. Last night, Lin Mo's cousin Su He was there again, which meant the two didn't have time to enjoy the happiness of living together as a couple.

Today is better, it's just the two of them, they're quite comfortable, they can lie down however they want, and they don't care what others say.

It's quite strange, the two had only been in a relationship for two days, but they had already moved on to living together. This progress was largely thanks to Liu Ruyan's previous groundwork.

Otherwise, the two would probably have gone through the same process as ordinary couples, from holding hands and hugging to kissing, and then even going to a hotel before finally moving in together.

Now it's all done in one step. It seems like the two of them skipped a lot of steps, but if you think about it carefully, it doesn't seem like they did, because Liu Ruyan took care of those small steps so easily that they were not worth mentioning.

Ah, my own bed is the best!

That night, Lin Mo went back to the master bedroom early and lay down, feeling very excited. Sleeping with his girlfriend was quite appealing to him.

Although Liu Ruyan sneaked over late last night, he was half asleep and didn't feel anything. Today, he must fully experience the joy of living together.

Just then, Liu Ruyan came out of the bathroom wearing a bright red, semi-transparent silk nightgown. It was indeed very sexy. Seeing his admiring look, she couldn't help but laugh and said, "You're so smug. But let's make this clear first: you can take advantage of me, but don't even think about doing anything bad!"

As she spoke, Liu Ruyan climbed onto the bed barefoot, then leaned her upper body off the bed. The next second, Lin Mo felt two icy feet slip into his pajamas and finally rest on his stomach. "Wait, what are you doing?"

"Warm your feet, isn't that what you do when you have a boyfriend? The weather's getting colder now, don't you know girls' feet get cold?" Liu Ruyan scolded.

Not only was Lin Mo excited about suddenly having a girlfriend, but Liu Ruyan was too. Before, she would warm her feet in bed with an electric blanket or a heat pack.

Moreover, heating has been installed at her residence every year, especially in the villa area; the rich have their own way of life.

Although heating will be on for some time, wealthy people have already enjoyed its benefits.

Although there was no heating on Lin Mo's side, the bed was quite warm, as if there was a small stove inside. She felt cozy as soon as she came in.

"You should have said so earlier, or I wouldn't have worn pajamas," Lin Mo said, and started to take off her pajamas.

You know, he's a grown man, and he almost never wears pajamas throughout the year, except for the period before and after the heating is turned on, simply because it's too cold.

As for summer, wearing that thing would be too hot, anyway, he doesn't like it.

Seeing this, Liu Ruyan quickly pulled her foot out and leaned against him, scolding, "No, don't do that. I know what you're up to."
"Good boy, be my hand warmer for a few years first. If you want to be a medicinal ingredient, wait a couple more days. Don't worry, even if you don't want to, I won't let you go. Professor Li said long ago that you men are like tonics. Perfect, I'm very weak, hehe." Liu Ruyan laughed, tilting her head back.

She was very open-minded about this. Since they were already in a relationship, she figured things should happen naturally. Besides, her period was coming soon, and having a boyfriend might help regulate her hormones. She was just following her doctor's advice. Yes, that's it. It was definitely not because she was lustful.

Liu Ruyan found a perfectly reasonable excuse for herself, and instead of feeling embarrassed, she was quite self-righteous.

If Lin Mo refuses, she will be angry. They've come this far, why pretend to be a proper person?

There was nothing Lin Mo could do but hold his adorable girlfriend tighter, trying to give her as much warmth as possible.

Liu Ruyan's hands and feet were indeed a bit cold, which indicated that she had some uterine coldness and insufficient blood and qi.

Meanwhile, at the Liu family villa, Ms. Jiang was in an exceptionally good mood after learning that her daughter had won over Lin Mo.

Firstly, her daughter had finally gotten what she wanted, and secondly, she had a very good impression of Lin Mo. In fact, through the underhanded dealings of the mother and daughter, Lin Mo had already come to their home to meet them.

It's fair to say that if the two of them were to get married, they wouldn't encounter even the slightest obstacle, as long as the two young people were willing.

As for the issues of cars, houses, and dowries that ordinary families face when their children get married, Ms. Jiang never even considered them; this is the mindset of wealthy people.

It's either a purely business marriage, based on conditions, or it's based on character; as long as the child is willing, that's fine. Money isn't everything, but it can solve more than 90 kinds of difficulties.

"What's wrong, honey? You've seemed to be in a good mood these past few days. Is it because of me?"

At the dinner table, Liu Zhengyuan smiled, beaming with pride and looking much more energetic than a few days ago. Most importantly, he was much more confident and no longer afraid of his wife; in fact, he seemed quite eager to try.

That's right. These past few days, Liu Zhengyuan has been strictly following the instructions, taking the tonic his daughter brought back three times a day.

At first, he thought it was just a regular medicine, but he didn't expect it to be so effective. After taking it for a few days, he could clearly feel that his body was starting to improve and he had a lot more energy.

Of course, the best thing is that he is no longer a frail old man who breaks down easily. Now he can hold his own against his wife, which is incredibly important for a man, especially one over fifty. Even his mood has improved a lot.

Anyone who didn't know better would have thought he'd taken a concubine; it turns out he's found love again.

"What credit do you have? If it weren't for your daughter asking Xiaolin to find you some secret tonic, would you have recovered so quickly?" Ms. Jiang spat.

Because the medicine was so effective, Liu Zhengyuan went to a regular hospital for a check-up, just in case there were any side effects. Fortunately, all his physical indicators were normal.

"Ahem, this is because my daughter is filial, okay? Hurry up, you still haven't told me why you're in a good mood?" Liu Zhengyuan asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Ms. Jiang's lips curled up slightly, and she teased, "Of course it's because Xiao'e and Xiaolin have started dating."

This girl is always busy with work. I even thought she wouldn't consider marriage until she was thirty-four or thirty-five, but I didn't expect to hear news so soon.

Thankfully, I didn't end up as an old maid. Otherwise, in a few years, after she has a child, I wouldn't have the energy to help take care of it.

Regardless of whether a family is rich or poor, parents are always worried about their child's marriage, especially since their family is so well-off and their daughter has inherited their genes and is beautiful. She is really afraid that her daughter will not be interested in any man and will end up ruining her own life.

Surprisingly, she didn't choose any of the other eligible men, but ended up with a young and handsome one. He really is her own flesh and blood. His taste is exactly the same as hers.

Liu Zhengyuan:
"So, this secret medicine was a bribe that brat brought to me to try and seduce my daughter?"

"Yes, how about this? If you're truly upright and incorruptible, then don't eat it, just spit it out. Don't worry, we've been through so many years, I don't mind," Ms. Jiang said with a hint of disdain.

Liu Zhengyuan: "Ahem, never mind, never mind!"

(End of this chapter)