Chapter 62: Night Before the Divorce the Villainous Family Can Hear My Thoughts!

 When Huo Yushu's phone rang, she was watching Shen Cheng play chess with Grandpa Wen. "Grandpa, you can't make that move!" Seeing the old ma

When Huo Yushu's phone rang, she was watching Shen Cheng play chess with Grandpa Wen.

"Grandpa, you can't make that move!" Seeing the old man drop his knight, Huo Yushu quickly stopped him. "If you move your knight there, what happens to your king?"

"You've lost, Grandpa!"

The old man looked again, and sure enough, he'd lost.

With the knight's leap, Shen Cheng's cannon was aimed directly at his king.

Game over!

"No, no! Let me take one step back." The old man pleaded shamelessly, yet again.

"Grandpa, no matter how many steps you take back, it won’t change the outcome. It's not my fault your chess skills are lacking." Huo Xingjian handed a freshly made glass of milk to Shen Cheng and looked at the old man with disdain.

Hearing this, the old man immediately glared at him. "Brat, who are you calling unskilled? If you spent time with this old man as much as Xiao Chengzi does, would my chess skills be this bad?"

Huo Xingjian sheepishly scratched his nose and admitted with good humor, "You're right, Grandpa. It's all my fault. From now on, I’ll come with Shen Cheng often to keep you company."

"Ahem!" Shen Cheng choked on the milk she had just sipped.

"Drink slower. No one’s rushing you," he said gently, patting her back and soothing her softly.

[Dog man, could he have poisoned the milk? Otherwise, why is he being so nice to me? Speaking so tenderly?]

Huo Xingjian: "…!"

"Brat, if you dare poison Xiao Chengzi's milk, don't blame me for cutting ties. I’ll make you drink the same poison!" The old man glared at him irritably.

"Grandpa, what nonsense are you saying? She's my wife; how could I harm her? I can't pamper her enough." Huo Xingjian looked serious.

"Ahem!" Shen Cheng choked on his words again, coughing violently.

"I told you to drink slower. Why don’t you listen?" Huo Xingjian gave her a doting yet exasperated look. "There's no one competing with you. Even after you finish this glass, there’s more if you want it. What’s the rush? If you choke, you’re the one who suffers."

Once again, he gently patted her back, helping her breathe more easily.

Shen Cheng looked at him in shock, as if she were staring at a monster.

A ring of creamy milk lingered on her lips, and her bright, watery eyes stared at him unblinkingly.

Although her expression was one of horror, to Huo Xingjian, it looked inexplicably adorable and playful.

Especially the ring of creamy milk around her lips—it felt like a temptation, beckoning him.

Images flashed through his mind: Shen Cheng beneath him, crying and begging for mercy, or calling him "Hubby~" in a voice laced with passion.

Unconsciously, Huo Xingjian felt a wave of heat surge through him, nearly exploding in his head.

He gulped hard, his Adam's apple bobbing, and his gaze at Shen Cheng grew increasingly intense and fiery.

He had an overwhelming urge to whisk her away and indulge in the most primal of acts.

After all, it had been nearly a month since his last indulgence.

In the three years they had been married, the longest period of abstinence he endured was her seven-day cycle.

Shen Cheng was all too familiar with that gaze from Huo Xingjian.

It was the prelude to a bull in heat.

[Dog man, entering rut again! You truly broaden my horizons! If you don’t become a stud dog, it would be a waste of your fine genes!]

"Ahem! Ahem!" Grandpa was startled into a coughing fit.

Good heavens, dear granddaughter-in-law, can’t you pay attention to the occasion?

The old man sighed deeply. "I’m still here, aren’t I? You can’t just say whatever comes to mind without restraint!"

"How am I supposed to save face after this?"

"See no evil, hear no evil!"  

The old man quickly ducked his head low, pretending to disappear entirely, like an ostrich hiding its head in the sand.

Huo Xingjian's eyelid twitched as he wore a helpless expression.

Having a wife who constantly roasted him no matter the time or place—he really couldn’t tell if it was a blessing or a curse.

Meanwhile, Huo Yushu flashed a gloating smile at him, smugly enjoying the scene.

Naturally, her smugness earned her a warning glare from Huo Xingjian.

Thankfully, Huo Yushu's phone rang, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

Seeing the number on the screen, a faint, meaningful smile curled on her lips.

"Hello, Yuyan." Her voice remained as sweet and intimate as always.

[Oh, oh! Huo Yuyan is here! The devil cloaked as an angel has arrived. She’s here to plot against silly, naïve Huo Yushu!]

[This silly girl—she’s only sharp-tongued and shrewish around me. In front of Huo Yuyan, she’s just a docile lamb waiting to be slaughtered.]

[Every time they go out, she’s the sucker paying the bill. And yet she looks all smug about it, like, ‘I spend money, I’m happy.’ Such a fool!]

[To Huo Yuyan, this silly girl is nothing more than a walking ATM—a living shopping card!]

[So, what’s this call for? Must be reconnaissance on behalf of Yu Fengcai and Huo Yunshan.]

[Oh, and yes! Huo Yuyan has already lined up a man for this silly girl. Huo Yushu, you’re about to fall head over heels in love again. Another romance-obsessed fool incoming!]

Huo Yushu involuntarily shivered and instinctively looked at Shen Cheng.

So, in her sister-in-law’s mind, she was just a silly, naïve girl?

Sob… So sad.  

No, no, no! Not sad!

If her sister-in-law said so, it must be true! Then she would fully embrace being a silly, naïve girl—and make sure Huo Yuyan suffered the consequences of her own actions!

"Yushu, I’m back! Did you miss me?" Huo Yuyan’s cheerful, friendly voice came through the phone.

"Miss you? Miss you to death!" Huo Yushu replied with a bright smile.

Miss you to death—literally! I want you dead!

"Then hurry out. Let’s meet at our usual spot! I brought you lots of gifts—all your favorites." Huo Yuyan said warmly.

"Alright!" Huo Yushu agreed without hesitation. "Wait for me. I’ll be there soon."

"Don’t keep me waiting."

Huo Yushu hung up and looked at Shen Cheng with an expectant expression, her sparkling eyes full of pleading.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Shen Cheng instinctively leaned back against her chair. "Huo Yushu, your gaze is full of schemes."

"Not at all!" Huo Yushu smiled ingratiatingly, looping her arm around Shen Cheng's affectionately. "Sister-in-law, the long night is boring. Why not head out and find some fun to pass the time?"

"No." Shen Cheng rejected her outright. "A long night on my bed, scrolling through my phone—isn’t that blissful enough?"

"No, no, no! Not blissful at all!" Huo Yushu pressed on, trying to tempt her. "Aren’t you worried my brother might do something to you?"

"Huo Yushu!" Huo Xingjian growled at her.

But Shen Cheng suddenly chuckled, stroking her chin thoughtfully. "You’ve got a point. Long nights should be spent doing something fun. Let’s go find some entertainment!"