Living like a widow? My rough neighbor is coaxing me to have a baby every night.

Li Xianglian's body trembled violently, and the tingling sensation rushed up her spine to the top of her head.

She bit her lower lip, feeling utterly helpless under those burning gazes.

"Um……"

Her voice was barely audible as she shyly turned her face away, revealing only a glimpse of her pink neck. "I...I want to."

What are you thinking about?

Qin Rushan clearly had no intention of letting her off so easily. He chuckled wickedly and sank down a little.

Immediately afterwards, that hard hip bone, carrying an undeniable force and heat, was felt through the thin fabric.

"Is it in your mind, or is it also on your mind?"

Li Xianglian's eyes widened instantly.

This man...this man is a complete scoundrel!

"You...you have no shame!"

Although she had heard many women in the village say crude things before, she was still conservative at heart and always found it difficult to talk about these things.

"What's wrong with this with your own daughter-in-law?"

Qin Rushan spoke with righteous indignation.

Instead of backing away, he pressed himself even closer.

His eyes were filled with a ferocious glint, as if he wanted to devour her whole. "I'm going to make up for the 'public rations' I owe these past two days! Not a single one less!"

Looking at the man's eyes, slightly red from suppressing his desires, and the weariness and deep affection that couldn't be hidden beneath his stubble-covered face.

The shyness in Li Xianglian's heart was suddenly dispelled by a surge of heartache and love.

He works so hard outside for the sake of this family, so that she can have a better life.

Now that he's back and wants her, how could she bear to refuse?

Besides... she really missed him.

I miss his domineering embrace, I miss his rough yet passionate kisses, I miss this reassuring weight.

Li Xianglian stopped dodging.

She raised her head, wrapped her arms tightly around the man's neck, and pulled him down.

Two warm, soft lips clumsily but firmly pressed against those tobacco-smelling mouths.

This was the first time she had been so proactive and bold.

Qin Rushan was startled.

"Hold!"

He let out a low growl, turning the tables and instantly regaining control, conquering and deepening the kiss on that mouth that drove him mad.

The moonlight outside the window was perfect, and the spring sunshine inside the house was in full bloom.

The pile of banknotes at the foot of the bed reeked of money, while the figures entangled on the bed refused to loosen their grip even a fraction, even if offered a mountain of gold.

Chapter 193 Good things come to those who wait

Xu Yuecheng and Xiao Lan returned to the transport team's compound one after the other.

The courtyard was quiet, except for the big yellow dog that guarded the gate, which lazily lifted its eyelids before lying back down to sleep.

As soon as Xu Yuecheng entered the side room in the backyard, which was filled with miscellaneous items, before the door was even fully closed, he seemed like a completely different person.

With a "click," the bolt came down.

The next second, Xiao Lan felt a tightness around her waist, and she was spun around by a strong force, her back pressed against the cold wooden door.

"Ugh—"

Before she could even utter a cry of surprise, her voice was silenced by a kiss on her burning lips and tongue.

Xu Yuecheng was nowhere to be seen with his usual aloof demeanor at this moment.

He was like a traveler who had been thirsty in the desert for three days and three nights, and when he finally saw water, he wanted to swallow it whole, skin and bones.

That kiss was urgent, rough, and carried a strong scent of masculine hormones, along with a faint smell of tobacco.

His large hand expertly slipped under Xiao Lan's clothes.

The rough fingertips caressed her delicate waist, causing Xiao Lan to tremble.

"Fairy..."

Xu Yuecheng, panting heavily, moved his lips to her ear, his voice hoarse and barely audible, "I wanted to do you right there at the dinner table. Watching you eat like that, I just couldn't control my urge."

He sucked hard on her neck, as if trying to stamp his mark on her fair skin.

"Those bastards are finally gone, now there's no one in our way."

As Xu Yuecheng spoke, he hurriedly reached for Xiao Lan's belt. "I haven't done it for two days, I'm about to explode. Tonight I'm going to show you what it means to never leave me hanging again."

Xiao Lan's body went limp from his kisses, her eyes glazed over.

But the man's grip was frighteningly strong, making it hard for her to breathe.

Just as Xu Yuecheng's large hand was about to reach into that last line of defense, ready to mount his horse and draw his spear—

Xiao Lan suddenly reached out and grabbed his large hand that was messing around her waist.

"stop!"

Although the sound wasn't loud, it was like a bolt from the blue to Xu Yuecheng.

He paused, raised his head, and his dark eyes were bloodshot with unsatisfied desire, while the veins on his forehead throbbed.

"What's wrong?" Xu Yuecheng's voice was hoarse, his brows furrowed in a tight knot. "Should we call it a halt at a time like this? You want to cripple me?"

Xiao Lan calmed her breathing, reached out to straighten her collar which he had rumpled, her peach blossom eyes showing a hint of helplessness, yet also a touch of cunning.

"I want to too," Xiao Lan leaned back, her voice soft, "but fate won't allow it."

Xu Yuecheng was taken aback: "What do you mean?"

"My period started," Xiao Lan said, pointing to her lower abdomen. "Just now, while we were eating, I suddenly felt something was wrong. On the way back, I didn't dare to walk fast, afraid of getting my pants dirty."

"Relatives? Which relatives?"

Xu Yuecheng's mind was still reeling from the heat of the moment. "We haven't even had our wedding banquet yet, where did these relatives come from, showing up at our door so late at night?"

Xiao Lan chuckled and poked him on the forehead with her finger: "Silly boy! Your period! Your time of the month! Got it?"

Xu Yuecheng's face, which had just been filled with desire, froze instantly.

It was like a bucket of ice water poured over me from head to toe, chilling me to the bone.

That pent-up anger was abruptly suppressed halfway through, unable to rise or fall, making him so uncomfortable that he wanted to bang his head against the wall.

"Hold!"

Xu Yuecheng let go, grabbed a handful of hair in frustration, spun around in place, and kicked the bench next to him.

"Why did it have to come at this time?" he gritted his teeth, his face full of dread. "Why did it have to come now of all times? I was just craving meat when it finally showed up!"

Xiao Lan found his embarrassed look amusing, but maintained an innocent expression on her face.

"I can't control that either."

She shrugged. "Women's affairs are predetermined. It's just that Captain Xu is unlucky; you won't be getting any meat tonight."

Xu Yuecheng took a few deep breaths, realizing he couldn't compete with a woman's menstrual cycle.

He plopped down on the edge of the bed, pulled out a cigarette case from his pocket, took one out, put it in his mouth, and fiercely struck a match.

Amidst the swirling smoke, his rugged face appeared particularly gloomy.

"Well..." Xu Yuecheng exhaled a smoke ring, his eyes fixed on Xiao Lan, "If we can't really fight, what about what you promised me last time?"

Xiao Lan was taken aback: "What's wrong?"

"Don't play dumb with me."

Xu Yuecheng narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on her rosy lips, and said meaningfully, "Last time you said that if that batch of goods sold smoothly, you would use...that to help me."

He pointed to himself, his eyes blazing: "This shouldn't be affected, right?"

Xiao Lan certainly remembered.

That was a "blank check" she made on a whim to appease this stubborn mule.

Seeing the man's determined attitude, Xiao Lan walked over and sat directly on his lap.

She wrapped one arm around his neck and took the half-smoked cigarette from his mouth with the other. She took a drag, then slowly exhaled, blowing the smoke onto Xu Yuecheng's face in a languid and alluring manner.

"Xu Yuecheng, what's the rush?"

Xiao Lan turned her head, looking at him with a half-smile. "Good things come to those who wait. I've been exhausted all day, and then my period started. My back and waist are aching. Are you trying to kill me with work?"

"I..." Xu Yuecheng was about to retort, but seeing her slightly tired expression, he swallowed his words.

This woman must be a fox spirit reincarnated; she's bewitched him so much he's almost lost his soul.

He was itching to get her to stop, but when he saw her frown and complain of being tired, he couldn't bring himself to force her.

"Fine, fine, you think you're so great!" Xu Yuecheng snatched back the cigarette butt, crushed it under his shoe, and said, "Go to sleep! If you dare to dawdle again after you're clean, I'll show you what I'm made of!"

Xiao Lan smiled with satisfaction.

She stood up and stretched like a victorious cat, revealing her curves.

"That's right."

She walked to the washbasin stand, poured water to wash her face, and said casually, "The hair tie business officially opens tomorrow, that's the real deal. Once we make money, whether you want to eat meat or drink alcohol, you'll have plenty of opportunities, right?"

Xu Yuecheng looked at the busy figure and his Adam's apple bobbed.

This woman is also a master at making empty promises.

But why does it sound so pleasing to the ear?

"Alright, you can owe me that for now."

Xu Yuecheng, unsatisfied, said in a muffled voice, "I'll get it all back, interest and all, in one go."

That night, the courtyard was very quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects.

Inside the Qin family's house, lovers were making love, while inside the transport team's house, a rough-looking man could be heard sighing repeatedly.