Using power to force marriage

Did I misunderstand her?

"It's not that I think you lack passion in that area."

Ruan Fu explained to him, "I was talking about your personality. You're always so lifeless and have no energy at all."

Married life with Zhao Jingnian was too bland; he was like a still, undisturbed lake, unmoved by any wind.

To put it bluntly, he can be a real downer at times.

"We have very few things in common, and we don't share any hobbies. Our daily interactions are a bit like those of an actor and an audience."

Ruan Fu came up with a perfect description: "I am the actor who sings and dances on stage, and you are the silent spectator in the audience."

Thinking about it carefully, it does seem to be true.

"Your daily routine is like that of a 60-year-old retired cadre, do you know that?"

Zhao Jingnian kissed her chattering lips and said, "Xiao Fu, I'm not young anymore."

They should have been more mature a long time ago.

"But you're only 30 years old, there's no need to act all old all the time."

She no longer minds his age.

"We are young people, we should be full of vigor and vitality."

These four words were completely foreign to him.

Ruan Fu looked at him, her tone filled with expectation, hoping that he could change.

Zhao Jingnian patted her back gently, his voice low and tender, "I think it's fine as it is now."

She was making a fuss, and he was laughing.

A peaceful and uneventful life, with quiet and serene days, is perfectly fine.

From a young age, he was bound by rules and regulations, forced to suppress his nature, and his youthful spirit was worn away by mission and responsibility, making him unable to be as outgoing and enthusiastic as she was, and to be as unrestrained and flamboyant.

Ruan Fu leaned on his shoulder and poked his chest with her hand. "But life has to have some fun."

The pleasure she seeks isn't limited to the bedroom.

Ruan Fu looked up at him, her eyes shining, "You'll have to accompany me to do some things that young people like to do in the future."

For example, building Lego sets, playing video games, watching movies, playing murder mystery games...

These are all her hobbies.

"Zhao Jingnian, since you're not interested, then you can treat me as your interest. You can like whatever I like, and we can slowly cultivate common interests. We'll live a fulfilling life together."

He agreed, "Okay."

Whatever kind of life Ruan Fu wanted to live, he would accompany her.

-

The weather remained hot throughout August, but Ruan Fu had to go out almost every day, busy from early morning to late at night.

While busy with her career, she was also busy preparing a birthday surprise for Zhao Jingnian.

She arranged to meet with Qi Xiao and asked him about everything about Zhao Jingnian from childhood to adulthood.

In short, the more detailed the better; she needs to know what happened and what was done at each age.

For the past few days, Qi Xiao has been like a storyteller, telling her these old stories non-stop every day.

The beating he received a few days ago has healed. Zhao Jingnian taught him a lesson because his mouth was too big, but he's the kind of guy who forgets the pain as soon as the wound heals.

When she hears important information, Ruan Fu will also write it down in her phone's memo app.

She wanted to make up for the gifts Zhao Jingnian had missed over the years on his 31st birthday.

From age 6 to 31, there were a total of 26 gifts, which really took some effort to prepare.

To make up for his missed birthday present, Ruan Fu has been traveling to many places under the scorching sun recently.

She personally blended a unique perfume for him and had a suit custom-made to fit his body perfectly.

According to Qi Xiao, he was in a car accident when he was 28 years old, and Zhao Qi had tampered with his car.

However, he was very lucky and escaped unharmed.

After hearing about this, Ruan Fu asked a goldsmith to make him a "peace and safety" plaque, symbolizing that he would be safe and sound.

The hanging rope was hand-woven by Ruan Fu herself, and she also made a red hand rope along with it.

She personally braved the high temperatures to go up the mountain, offer incense at the temple, and ask a high monk to perform a ritual to consecrate the red bracelet and the "no worries" plaque.

I don't know if it's true or not, but my grandmother used to make up a similar story for both her and Ruan Qian.

Ruan Fu had worn it since she was a child. When she grew up, she felt that the red bracelet was too monotonous, so she strung beads on it and made it into a bracelet, which she still never took off.

She and Ruan Qian have been healthy and free from illness for so many years, and their family members all say that it is the red string that their grandmother prayed for that has been protecting them.

Since the red string is so effective, she decided to ask for one for Zhao Jingnian as well.

May he live a peaceful and happy life.

-

She didn't tell anyone about the birthday surprise she was preparing for Zhao Jingnian; she wanted to keep it a complete mystery.

If it gets leaked, it won't be a pleasant surprise anymore.

As she drove back to "Xi Yue Manor" after coming down from the mountain in the evening, the foot she used to press the accelerator was in severe pain.

The mountain path was difficult to traverse. She twisted her ankle while descending the mountain, but didn't feel much pain at the time. Now, however, she suddenly felt the pain.

Ruan Fu felt it was necessary to buy a bottle of safflower oil to rub on her ankle, as it was already swollen.

She found a nearby pharmacy, parked her car on the side of the road, and went inside to buy medicine.

As soon as I entered the pharmacy, I saw Meng Xiangyi queuing in front of me to buy medicine.

Ruan Fu politely smiled at her.

Meng Xiangyi turned around, her face pale and haggard.

The pharmacist handed her two boxes of ibuprofen, which she took and paid for.

Seeing that she looked unwell, Ruan Fu asked with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"It's nothing, just menstrual cramps."

Meng Xiangyi was weak and listless. After paying, she took the medicine and prepared to leave.

Ruan Fu blocked her way, saying, "You can't take too many painkillers, they're bad for your health."

Meng Xiangyi had just started her job and was eager to prove herself. Recently, she had been overworked and had irregular eating habits. To make matters worse, she was suffering from severe menstrual cramps, and this period was almost unbearable for her.

Ruan Fu asked the pharmacist for paper and pen, and he wrote her a Chinese medicine prescription.

"You can try drinking two courses of traditional Chinese medicine. My sister used to have very severe menstrual cramps, and this prescription cured her."

Meng Xiangyi looked surprised. "Aren't you a veterinarian? You can heal people?"

Ruan Fu was amused by her reaction, "Are you afraid I'll kill you with this treatment?"

"Don't worry, this prescription was made by my grandmother, the director of the Beicheng Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Institute, she's very authoritative."

She handed the prescription to Meng Xiangyi. Menstrual cramps are unbearable, and there are no effective medications specifically for them on the market.

"Although traditional Chinese medicine may not be effective quickly, if you persist in taking it for two courses of treatment, you will definitely see a significant improvement."

Meng Xiangyi lowered her eyes and stared at the prescription in her hand, her expression complicated.

"I've done things that hurt you, and you're still willing to..." He wrote her a prescription for treating menstrual cramps.

She thought Ruan Fu would hold a grudge and resent her.

But Ruan Fu just smiled and said, "It was just a misunderstanding. You've already apologized, and I've long forgotten about it."

As a woman herself, she knew how unpleasant menstrual cramps were. If this prescription could help Meng Xiangyi, Ruan Fu would be happy.

Her open-minded and cheerful personality was very likable. Looking at the bright smile on her face, Meng Xiangyi suddenly felt a little ashamed.

"You should go home and rest early. Remember to go to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic tomorrow to get your prescription."

Despite the pain, Meng Xiangyi smiled and nodded, "Thank you."

After thanking Ruan Fu, he took the prescription and left.

As she reached the door, she suddenly stopped and looked back. This beautiful and pure girl was someone not only Zhao Jingnian liked, but she liked her too.