Lin Feng gently circled Fu Wenwen with his arms. Ever since he met her, her tenderness and care had been like a surging clear spring, nourishing his parched heart.
Because of the abundant clear spring she brought, the barren land had turned into fertile fields. A moment of quenching thirst was filled with greenery, transforming the dry cracks in his heart into a fertile expanse.
At this moment, silence spoke louder than words.
Fu Wenwen felt Lin Feng's embrace, a pang of soreness rising in her heart. She had only done something very simple, but to him, it was so... extravagant and unattainable?
As their two restless hearts embraced, they found solace in each other, as if their past wounds were erased and they had gained the whole world.
Lin Feng released Fu Wenwen and sat down. "I'm sor..."
"It's okay!" Fu Wenwen said immediately, not letting Lin Feng finish his sentence. She didn't want to hear him say sorry.
They looked at each other, their gazes lingering for a long time.
Lin Feng's smile widened, and the stars and oceans in his eyes shimmered, dazzling and captivating. Fu Wenwen blushed.
"Eat quickly! The noodles will get mushy soon." Fu Wenwen's cheeks were flushed with an alluring pink.
Lin Feng nodded, and the noodles he ate seemed to taste sweet.
Before leaving, as he was about to step out, Lin Feng couldn't resist. He rushed back, embraced Fu Wenwen, enveloped her in his ardor, and kissed her lips.
Fu Wenwen gently tried to respond to Lin Feng. Feeling her response, Lin Feng deepened the kiss...
"Wait for me to return." When Lin Feng released Fu Wenwen, she was completely limp in his arms. Lin Feng placed her on a chair, kissed her cheek softly, and left reluctantly.
Fu Wenwen covered her burning face, her heart pounding as if it would leap out of her chest.
...So this was how sweet kissing someone you liked felt.
"Mom, why are you just sitting there? Your face is so red, are you sick? Are you feeling unwell?" Lin An came out rubbing his eyes and saw Fu Wenwen sitting motionlessly. He worriedly touched her face. Fu Wenwen's face was hot and red, and Lin An, thinking she was ill, was on the verge of tears.
Hearing Lin An's words, Fu Wenwen snapped back to reality. "Ahem, Mom is fine."
"Really?" Lin An asked worriedly. Seeing the redness on Fu Wenwen's face gradually fade, he finally relaxed.
"Really." Fu Wenwen kissed Lin An and smiled.
Fu Wenwen picked up Lin An, ran him a warm bath, and helped him brush his teeth, then cooked him a bowl of noodles with a plump egg on top.
After happily finishing his noodles, Lin An took his beloved tank and went to the yard to play.
After Fu Wenwen washed the dishes, she looked at the yard and remembered the seeds Liu Fei had given her. She decided to clear a corner to plant some small vegetables.
"Knock, knock." A knock came from the door. Fu Wenwen blinked, walked over, and curiously opened it.
Standing outside was Zou Xiaomei. Seeing Fu Wenwen open the door, Zou Xiaomei nervously glanced at her. "Hello! Pretty big sister."
"You're Xiaomei from Aunt Zou's family, right? Hello!" Fu Wenwen remembered Zou Xiaomei and smiled.
"You... you still remember me?" Zou Xiaomei's eyes lit up at Fu Wenwen's words, and she smiled happily.
"You're so cute, how could I forget you." Fu Wenwen smiled. She was the first girl who had drooled over her.
"Hehe, you are also the most beautiful girl I have ever seen." Zou Xiaomei chuckled.
"Come in and sit down?" Fu Wenwen smiled.
"Is it convenient? Will it disturb you?" Zou Xiaomei wanted to go in but was afraid of inconveniencing Fu Wenwen and felt a bit shy.
"No, I was feeling bored!" Fu Wenwen said with a smile.
Fu Wenwen's words made Zou Xiaomei grin. She followed Fu Wenwen inside. "Your house is so big, and it even has a yard. Let me tell you! Aunt Qu and Aunt Hu are almost driven mad with jealousy. Yesterday, on the way back, they were complaining all the way."
"Really?" Fu Wenwen asked curiously, making Zou Xiaomei a cup of sugary water and bringing her some snacks.
"Really. Aunt Qu's son works in the transport team ahead. He brags to me every day about how much money he makes..." Zou Xiaomei snorted. "Everyone knows he's just a mechanic, not a truck driver. His salary is at most thirty yuan."
Fu Wenwen thought of what Lin Feng had said earlier, that the entire transport team listened to Fu Liqun. Could it be that Fu Liqun had bribed them, which was why they supported him so much?
"My mom wants me to give him a chance, but I really can't accept it. He's too arrogant, and I don't think he's reliable. And with Aunt Qu being dissatisfied with everyone, I think I'll have a terrible time if I marry in." Zou Xiaomei seemed to have found a confidante and poured out her heart.
"Although I haven't met Aunt Qu's son, from your description, I also think he's not a good match." Fu Wenwen agreed. "Marriage isn't child's play; it's for a lifetime. You need to find a reliable man, not just settle for anyone."
"Right! Right! Right!" Zou Xiaomei said excitedly upon hearing Fu Wenwen's words, as if she had found a like-minded friend. "I told my mom the same thing, but she scolded me, saying that everyone lives like this, and I'm just being difficult."
"The older generation usually has their parents make the decisions. I think their judgment might be good, and they are definitely thinking of your well-being. But sometimes, when choosing a husband, external conditions aren't everything. The person's character is the most important thing," Fu Wenwen said earnestly.
"Let's be good friends! I feel like you are my soulmate! You say exactly what I want to hear!" Zou Xiaomei exclaimed, grabbing Fu Wenwen's hand. She was so happy.
Finally, someone shared her thoughts.
The older generation around, and even peers, thought her ideas were wrong. They all believed that conditions were the most important thing.
It was the basic security. With money, one could live a good life.
"My name is Fu Wenwen, hello!" Fu Wenwen smiled, shaking Zou Xiaomei's hand.
Zou Xiaomei was thrilled. "I... I I I am Zou Xiaomei, hello! Wenwen."
"Hello, Xiaomei, please take care of me in the future." Fu Wenwen smiled at Zou Xiaomei.
"Wen... Wenwen, wait for me, just a moment." Zou Xiaomei suddenly said to Fu Wenwen and then ran into the yard. Fu Wenwen heard a suppressed scream, paused, and then walked to the yard to see Zou Xiaomei excitedly covering her face and screaming softly.
Seeing her cute demeanor, Fu Wenwen couldn't help but chuckle.
Zou Xiaomei turned back and saw Fu Wenwen. When she saw her embarrassed state, Fu Wenwen watched Zou Xiaomei's face visibly turn red, all the way to her earlobes.
"You're really so cute." Fu Wenwen chuckled and stepped forward to pinch Zou Xiaomei's cheek.
Seeing that Fu Wenwen wasn't angry, Zou Xiaomei chuckled sheepishly.