Lu Yanbei's restrained yet delighted voice sounded by her ear, his kiss so fierce it was terrifying, as if he intended to swallow her whole. Su He hadn't expected that the usually cool and abstinent male god would be so sexy when passionate.
Su He passively endured his kisses and caresses, her entire body burning and close to suffocation, quickly forgetting to think. After an unknown amount of time, Lu Yanbei grunted, resting his head on her shoulder, ending their intimate embrace.
Lying beneath Lu Yanbei, Su He listened to his pounding heart and ragged breaths, the heat on her cheeks lingering, her hands feeling incredibly sore.
Lu Yanbei remained on top of her for a while before getting up to get tissues to wipe her hands. After helping her put on a bathrobe, he carried her to the bathroom for a thorough cleaning.
Su He was stunned for a long moment before reacting, too shy to meet his eyes.
"We're husband and wife. You'll have to get used to it eventually," Lu Yanbei whispered in her ear, looking at Su He's flushed face in the mirror.
Su He pushed him away in embarrassment and shame, calling him a scoundrel in her heart.
The couple lingered in the bathroom for a long time, and it was already ten o'clock when they returned to the Su family home.
"Take more gifts when you visit your mother-in-law's house."
"Su Su's adoptive father likes to drink. Pick a few more bottles from the wine cellar so people don't think we Lu family are stingy."
"And those things relatives brought over, pick a few good ones to take. It's a waste to let them sit here."
Upon learning that Lu Yanbei would accompany Su He back to her family's home, Old Master Lu waved his hand and prepared a large number of gifts. The trunk wouldn't fit everything, and the backseats were piled high with boxes of all sizes, a truly extravagant gesture.
"Grandpa, that's enough, enough!" Su He said, watching the servants carry items to the car one after another.
"They aren't anything precious, Su Su. Don't feel pressured," the Old Master said with a smile.
Su He didn't say anything, but she couldn't help but inwardly grumble: that single crate of wine alone must be worth six figures. And that's not precious? Truly, this is the difference between the poor and the rich.
Urged on by Old Master Lu, Lu Yanbei and Su He finally arrived at the Su family home before lunch.
The Su family's eyes widened as they looked at the gifts Lu Yanbei brought.
Were these things free?
Why didn't they bring their whole house?
"These were all sent by Grandpa. He said it's the first New Year, so..." Su He watched Lu Yanbei and the Su siblings carry things in and out, unsure how to explain.
Tang Jiaojiao's mouth hung open as she looked at the gifts piled high on the table, unable to recover for a long time. She thought she was extravagant, but in front of the Lu family, she was a mere novice.
When the last item was carried into the house, the family could finally sit down and talk.
Everyone from the Su family was present except for Su Chen.
"Brother-in-law, have some tea." Su Lin, wearing an apron, came out from the kitchen and served him attentively.
Last time, due to fans' leaks, Su He was subjected to online abuse, almost implicating Lu Corporation. Su Lin had felt guilty ever since. If it weren't for Lu Yanbei's swift intervention to suppress the matter, who knows what disastrous consequences there might have been. Therefore, Su Lin always felt inexplicably uneasy around Lu Yanbei.
Su He glanced at her fawning younger brother and thought the sun must have risen from the west. "Su Lin, that apron suits you well."
Su Lin chuckled awkwardly at being teased, not arguing with Su He as he used to. He even poured Su He a cup of tea, his attitude exceptionally humble. "Sis, have some tea too."
Su He: ...
Had he been possessed by something unclean!
What kind of demon had entered Su Lin's body?
Tang Jiaojiao ignored the siblings and kept her gaze fixed on her son-in-law, Lu Yanbei. "How is Old Master Lu? I haven't seen him for a long time since we parted last time."
"Thank you for your concern. Grandpa is recovering very well," Lu Yanbei replied politely.
As he spoke, he didn't forget to praise Su He. "Grandpa says Su He is the lucky star of our Lu family. With her as his granddaughter-in-law, he can live for another few decades."
Hearing this, Tang Jiaojiao's smile was boundless. "What lucky star or not, Su Su marrying you is her good fortune!"
"Yes, Su Su, this girl has finally seen the end of her hardships. We are very relieved to entrust her to you," Su Dazhi, who usually didn't say much, added in agreement.
Lu Yanbei looked at the honest and simple man before him, finding it hard to associate him with a certain invisible tycoon.
He wore a sweater that cost a few dozen yuan, slippers that could be seen anywhere on the street, and his hands were calloused, showing no trace of a businessman's aura.
While both sides were engaged in polite flattery, Su He was pulled by Su Ying to the kitchen for a private chat.
"Su Su, this brother-in-law is quite good!" Su Ying gave her a thumbs-up.
"Why don't you praise him to his face?" Su He said with a smile.
"Haven't Mom and Dad praised him enough? I have to hold back a little. This way, it's also a reminder to him that we're all watching. If he dares to treat you badly, hmph..."
"He hasn't treated me badly." Su He instinctively defended Lu Yanbei.
"Oh, you're already defending him after being married for such a short time!" Su Ying covered her mouth and laughed.
Su He blushed. "I, I'm just telling the truth."
"I didn't say I don't believe you. Why are you blushing?" Su Ying put her arm around her shoulder and teased mercilessly. "By the way, have you two reached that stage? When are you planning to have children?"
Su He was choked by the question. "I haven't thought about it yet..."
"You've lived together for so long, you should have already, hmm?" Su Ying winked at her, her meaning unmistakable.
Su He lowered her head, blushing, and didn't answer.
Su Ying suddenly realized. "Oh my god, it can't be that he really has a problem, can it?"
Su He hurriedly covered her mouth, motioning for her to speak softly. "Don't guess wildly. I'm sure he's fine."
"How can you be sure? Have you tried?" Su Ying asked curiously.
Su He turned her head away, her expression unnatural. "In any case, it's not his problem."
"Then it's you who's unwilling? Why! With such an extremely handsome man around you every day, you're not feeling anything? Su Su, you can't be too proud, or you'll be struck by lightning!"
Su He: ...
Knowing that her sister was thin-skinned, Su Ying chuckled for a while before returning to normal. "Well, I can understand. It's like accidentally finding a diamond necklace worth a fortune. Even if you like it very much, you'll feel anxious and hesitant about whether to keep it."
This analogy, though perhaps not entirely appropriate, made Su He feel that it truly captured the essence of the situation.
Lu Yanbei was indeed a priceless treasure!
It did take some time to adapt to such a high-quality man suddenly becoming her husband.