1987 My Era

Chapter 572, What Happened in the Garage (Seeking guaranteed monthly votes!)

After breakfast, Song Yu and her family of three rushed to the train station.

Li Heng, Mai Sui, and Sun Manning personally escorted him to the station.

Before leaving, Li Heng, disregarding the presence of Song Shi and Jiang Yue, stuffed a red envelope into Song Yu's pocket, took her hand, and said, "This red envelope is my 70th birthday gift. Remember to write to me when you get home."

Song Yu agreed.

After gazing at each other for a moment, Song Yu slowly began to advise, "Remember to relax during the New Year holiday. Don't overwork yourself; you're still young."

Li Heng nodded.

Song Yu said, "Then I'm leaving. Take care."

Li Heng hummed in agreement, but he wouldn't let go of her hand.

Helpless, Song Yu said with a faint smile in her eyes, "If you don't let go, how can I leave?"

Li Heng remained silent.

Seeing this, Song Yu tiptoed slightly and whispered in his ear, "I guessed who the person with the knife in your dream was."

Li Heng was startled and let go of her.

Song Yu smiled gently, gazed into his eyes for a moment, then turned and walked toward the ticket gate.

Li Heng remained rooted to the spot, watching her get her ticket checked and until she disappeared from sight.

"Hey! They're all gone, stop looking." After Song Yu and her family of three left, Sun Manning waved her right hand in front of him to wake him up.

Li Heng's eyelids twitched, and he gradually came to his senses.

Sun Manning pushed Mai Sui closer to him: "I know you can't bear to part with Song Yu. Here! There's another one here. The best way to forget a woman is to quickly throw yourself into the arms of another woman. They're both top beauties. Quickly pull her to a corner and pamper Mai Sui. You're really getting a good deal."

Mai Sui's face turned red from what she said.

Li Heng rolled his eyes and deliberately said to Mai Sui, "Ignore her, she's so noisy, let's go."

Mai Sui smiled gently and readily agreed.

"Hey! Hey hey hey! You two are such scoundrels! You've forgotten your mother after you've had your milk, you've crossed the river and burned the bridge, you're so ungrateful!" Seeing that the man and woman were really walking away together, Sun Manning was furious and quickly chased after them.

Back at the teachers' college, Li Heng asked Mai Sui, "When are you going back to Shaodong?"

Wheat Ear looked at him with bright, alluring eyes, as if to say: I'll listen to you.

Sun Manning, who was standing next to her, was unusually rational for once. "The weather has changed drastically. It's definitely going to snow today. Li Heng, if you have something to do at home, it's best to leave this morning. If you don't have anything urgent, you can stay in Shao City with Mai Sui for three or four days."

Li Heng calculated the time and found that the schedule was very tight, so he could only apologize and say, "I still have some things to take care of. I will come to Shaodong to see you before the New Year after I am done."

Mai Sui was initially a little disappointed, as she had already made excuses with her family and planned to stay with him for a few days. But upon hearing the rest, she felt a sudden surge of joy and hummed in agreement.

Sun Manning asked from the side, "When are you going to Shaodong? Do you want me to go with you? Or are you going to face all the dangers by yourself?"

Li Heng and Mai Sui looked at each other. "If needed, I'll come find you on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month."

Sun Manning patted her chest: "Two big meals at the Blue Sky Hotel, no bargaining allowed."

Li Heng readily agreed.

Upon returning to No. 1 High School, Li Heng went straight to his English teacher's house.

Mai Sui and Sun Manning didn't go with them because the two girls had already been there in the morning. They usually see Teacher Wang often, and now they're buying sour rice noodles at a grocery store outside, saying they're reminiscing about their childhood.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Boom boom boom!"

The door opened after two knocks, and this time the English teacher didn't even ask who was outside.

Through the crack in the door, Wang Runwen glanced at him sideways. "You saw Song Yu? Are you leaving?"

Li Heng smiled sheepishly, "Snow could easily close the mountain passes, so I need to get back as soon as possible."

"Then get lost!"

The English teacher opened the door wide, stepped to one side, crossed her arms, and leaned against the door to sized him up.

Li Heng said, "There's no need to rush. We can chat with the teacher for a while."

"No need, just seeing you annoys me. Get lost." The English teacher's tone was very impatient.

She spent a lot of time preparing dinner yesterday, but waited until midnight and no one showed up. In the end, there wasn't even a ghost in sight. Frustrated, she threw all the food into the trash can.

She herself stopped eating; she had no appetite.

Li Heng turned his head: "The teacher has a very bad temper."

The English teacher tossed her long hair aside: "Women going through menopause are all like this. You have so many women, you have to get used to it."

Li Heng: "..."

Seeing that he didn't move, the English teacher couldn't help but ask, "When is Yu Shuheng coming over?"

Li Heng shook his head: "I don't know, Teacher Yu didn't give a specific date."

Suddenly, the English teacher slammed the door shut, circled him, and sniffed him all the way. "I heard you've been on top of her several times?"

Li Heng: "..."

Does Teacher Yu really flaunt this?

Is this still the same calm and intellectual Teacher Yu?
Or was it that Teacher Yu was angered by the person in front of her, which is why she said that?
Seeing that he remained silent, the English teacher narrowed her eyes, then opened her coat, straightened her chest, and looked at him with a provocative expression, saying: How about competing with me?
Li Heng's lips twitched.

His gaze unconsciously fell on her chest, and he instinctively swallowed, his mind involuntarily recalling the countless pairs of shorts he had sacrificed for her during his first and second years of high school.

The teacher in front of him may be sexy, but he's not stupid; he won't fall for it.

He knew perfectly well that whatever he said at that moment would reach Teacher Yu's ears as soon as he turned around.

After a standoff, and before he could fall into the trap, the English teacher suddenly became a little irritated. She pulled her clothes together and said, "Since you've been on top of her, don't come here again. I'm a single female teacher, and I need to be mindful of my image."

Li Heng remained motionless, staring intently at her.

The English teacher, increasingly annoyed by the stares, waved her hand to shoo the person away: "I'll disregard what I just said. You can come and go as you please. Right now, I need some peace and quiet. Get out of here!"

After saying that, she took out a bunch of keys from her pocket and accurately dropped them into his palm.

Li Heng gripped the key in his hand, paused for a moment, and then said, "Then I'll wish my teacher a Happy New Year in advance. I'm leaving now."

The English teacher turned her back to him, walked to the sofa, and waved her right hand in the air again, indicating: I know, you're so long-winded.

Li Heng opened the door, grabbed his backpack, and went outside.

He looked back at her in the hallway.

All we could see was a silhouette; the English teacher was already disheveled and sprawled on the sofa.

After a moment of silence, Li Heng reached out and closed the door, then walked towards the stairwell.

The English teacher's overreaction this time was beyond his expectations.

As he left the school, he encountered two girls who were waiting for him.

Li Heng said to Mai Sui, "It's going to rain heavily. I'll go to the bus station myself. Don't bother seeing me off. It's not safe for me, and I'm worried about it."

Wheat looked up at the twilight sky and said, "Take care of yourself on the road and have a safe journey."

Li Heng nodded, and just then a bus stopped, so he quickly squeezed on. Once inside, he waved to the two of them.

Mai Sui and Sun Manning waved at the same time, watching the bus leave.

Sun Manning muttered, "He's gone, it's not fun anymore."

The wheat ear asked, "Is it fun?"

“Such a big shot, yet I criticize him every day. Don’t you think that’s hilarious? I feel so accomplished. Let me tell you, this unique experience is enough for me to brag about to my descendants for the rest of my life. If I ever run out of money, I can even publish a book about his embarrassing history.” Sun Manning said proudly.

The wheat stalk said, unusually, "You dare?"

Sun Manning was stunned, then raised her hands high: "I was wrong, I dare not, don't look at me like that, I feel guilty, I'm scared."

Mai Suirou smiled and said, "You can come to me if you ever run out of money, but you're not allowed to badmouth him, or else..."

Sun Manning pressed further, "Otherwise what?"

Mai Sui tilted her head, jokingly saying with a serious expression, "Let me think about it some more."

"Ugh! Stop thinking about it, let's go to Chengnan Park, there's a flower drum opera performance there at noon." Sun Manning pulled her friend and ran towards Chengnan Park.

The wheat stalk said, "Slow down, I can't keep up."

"Can't keep up? How can you not keep up? You need to practice more, otherwise how will you handle his huge bag in the future?" Sun Manning asked with a smile.

Mai Sui's ears burned, and she shut her mouth. At that moment, she felt like she and Manning were not on the same wavelength.

...

I rushed to the bus station.

He bought the train ticket first, and while he still had some time, he went to make a phone call.

Perhaps because Shao City is a large place, or perhaps because it was too cold today, the phone at the grocery store was not in use, so he picked it up and dialed.

The first call was to Consort Huang.

Luckily, the call connected on the first try, and a voice came from the other end: "Hello."

"It's me," Li Heng introduced himself.

Huang Zhaoyi, who was reviewing the contract, immediately stopped writing and asked with great concentration, "You've gone home?"

“Yes, I’m in Shaoshi. I’ll come to Changshi to find you later,” Li Heng said.

In just a few words, Huang Zhaoyi seemed to have come back to life, her face bursting with immense joy that she couldn't hide, blooming like a hundred flowers and overflowing with happiness.

She had been waiting for this call for a long time and had imagined all sorts of ways to get it.

But none of her fantasies could compare to the power of a single, simple sentence from him, striking right into her heart.

Huang Zhaoyi was in a state of great emotional turmoil, but she kept her tone calm and composed: "By car?"

Li Heng is right.

Huang Zhaoyi asked, "What time is the train?"

Li Heng said, "I arrived at the South Station around 2:30 pm."

Huang Zhaoyi glanced at her watch: "I'll come to pick you up."

Li Heng said, "Okay, I'll meet you at the left side of the West Station exit."

Huang Zhaoyi took it to heart.

The call between the two was very short, lasting less than two minutes.

But as soon as she hung up the phone, Huang Zhaoyi called her assistant, gave her instructions on all the important work matters, and then, unable to contain her joy any longer, put on her sunglasses, picked up her bag, and left the company.

After getting into her SUV, she first went to the market and bought a lot of his favorite vegetables, then rushed home to clean. She wiped the living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, balcony, and even the curtains with a dry towel.

Then he found some expensive perfume and sprayed it in various corners of the room.

After finishing all this, she checked her watch and then rushed into the kitchen to prepare for today's dishes.

Although she was extremely busy, she was in a good mood. While picking and washing vegetables, she kept humming tunes, sometimes popular songs, sometimes military songs, but more often Peking Opera.

The alarm clock rang precisely at noon.

Huang Zhaoyi quickly tidied up the kitchen, washed her hands three times thoroughly, and then ran to the shower to take a shower, washing her entire body very meticulously. She especially washed the areas he liked to bite, such as his neck, collarbone, and chest, countless times until she was satisfied.

Emerging from the bathroom, dressed in a bathrobe, she went to the eight-door wardrobe, opened all the doors, and scanned the dozens of outfits before finally choosing a newly purchased high-end imported black long coat, paired with a white lace undershirt.

After putting on her clothes, she wondered for a moment whether she should put on black stockings.

But after hesitating, she still chose not to wear it.

She didn't want to leave a bad impression on him. If he liked the spice, she could change it when they got home.

She put on large earrings, tied her long hair in a knot, and recreated the image of the two of them having sex for the first time in the car.

Finally, a pair of large black sunglasses, perched on her elegant nose, and she headed out looking stylish with her bag in hand.

She hesitated at the door, then went back inside and placed the largest condom her assistant had bought for her in a prominent position on the bedside table.

The condoms are brand new and unopened.

Even though he had told her last time that he would give her a second chance to get pregnant.

However, Huang Zhaoyi didn't dare to take it 100% seriously, so she carefully prepared the condoms so that she could put them on at any time if he changed his mind.

Her gaze lingered on the condom for a long time before Da Qingyi finally left without hesitation.

Around 1:50 p.m., she arrived at the South Station. Her eyes lingered on the vast South Station as she began to familiarize herself with the environment, making sure she knew it by heart.

At 2:41 p.m., the bus from Shaoshi to Changsha arrived at the station, 11 minutes later than expected.

Li Heng took very good precautions this time. He wore a windproof hat and covered his chin with a scarf, making him completely covered up. No one recognized him along the way.

However, the fact that outsiders didn't recognize him was also related to the poor clarity of newspapers at that time.

Although the newspaper published his black and white photo, it was blurry, covered in snowflakes. Even if Li Heng got close, it would be difficult to recognize him without careful observation.

He had appeared on the Spring Festival Gala, but the Gala required heavy makeup, and the low household television ownership rate at the time made him easy to spot.

Of course, there are always exceptions; he has been recognized by different groups of people on different occasions.

Upon exiting the station and arriving at the left side of the entrance, he immediately spotted the striking figure in blue.

The woman in blue noticed him immediately.

The two looked at each other for a moment, then she turned around and spontaneously led the way.

She didn't go up to greet them because she was afraid someone would recognize them. After all, they were celebrities. Although they were disguised, the probability was low, but she still had to be careful.

Li Heng understood her thoughts and followed her step by step.

After leaving the South Bus Station, the two went one after the other to a quiet corner where there were few people, and she got into the Mercedes.

That's right, she usually drives an SUV when she goes to other places for work, just to deal with some rural dirt roads.

To greet her man, she naturally drove out in a more comfortable Mercedes.

Two minutes later, Li Heng walked to the car, opened the passenger door, and got in.

The moment the car door closed, the two looked at each other simultaneously.

Their eyes met, and something called "sex" arose spontaneously, sparking silently.

Li Heng was exceptionally energetic at his age, and coupled with his extraordinary talent, he possessed abilities and enormous desires in bed that were unimaginable to ordinary people. Upon seeing the mature and alluring Da Qingyi, and recalling their past passionate encounters, he couldn't help but react.

If Li Heng was like this, then Consort Huang was even worse.

It's said that women are like wolves at thirty and tigers at forty.

She was in her prime, like a wolf, and hadn't tasted meat for several months. The moment she saw her man, her desire burst forth like a flood, spreading throughout her entire body from head to toe.

His gaze slowly swept over her, and Li Heng praised, "Your outfit today is very tasteful, and you're still so beautiful."

Huang Zhaoyi's lips were as red as cinnabar, and her face blossomed with the most beautiful smile.

Li Heng asked, "Have you been waiting long?"

Huang Zhaoyi said, "I haven't been here long."

She asked, "Are you hungry?"

Li Heng said, "It's alright, let's drive first."

Huang Zhaoyi responded, started the car, and drove forward.

After driving for a while, Li Heng asked, "How far is it from here?"

Huang Zhaoyi replied, "Our home is in Furong District, and it will be a while before we get there."

Li Heng glanced at her and said with a smile, "Our home is nice."

Having gained his approval, Huang Zhaoyi felt a sense of satisfaction for no apparent reason.

Li Heng asked, "How many properties do you own in Changsha?"

Huang Zhaoyi replied, "There are three locations. The other two are in Tianxin District and Yuelu District, respectively."

Li Heng said, "It seems you've done your homework. Two core old districts and one area with a concentration of prestigious schools. You've got a good eye for choosing."

It turns out that she did indeed purchase the property following this line of thinking.

Li Heng thought for a moment and then asked, "Have you been to Hunan University?"

Huang Zhaoyi said, "I've been inside the school gate twice and driven past it many times, so I'm quite familiar with the area."

Li Heng said, "Help me buy four properties over there."

Consort Huang asked, "What are your requirements?"

Li Heng said, “Three things. First, it must be close to Hubei University; second, it must be safe; third, it must be quiet. Two residential properties, adjacent to each other; and two shops in good locations. The expenses will be settled with you later.”

He knew the woman wasn't short of money, so he wasn't in a hurry to give it to her. He figured it would be easier and more convenient to just transfer all the money together later.

Huang Zhaoyi's mind raced as she pondered which woman he was buying property for.
Chen Zijin is in Beijing, Song Yu is in Beijing, Xiao Han is in Shanghai, Yu Shuheng is in Shanghai, and Mai Sui is also in Shanghai. Without any information, she couldn't immediately tell who would take over the city.
However, she wisely didn't ask.

Asking him directly will cost you a lot of points, and it won't be worth it.

Consort Huang asked again, "Is it urgent?"

Li Heng said, "We can wait a bit for the shops. The residential buildings are more urgent; ideally, before the Lantern Festival next year. Isn't that a tight schedule?"

Huang Zhaoyi said, "As long as you are willing to spend money, nothing is difficult."

Li Heng said, "Then I'll leave it to you. Let me know when it's done, I want to come and see for myself."

Huang Zhaoyi agreed. After driving for a long time, the car turned onto a small road.

Li Heng asked in surprise, "You know Changshi so well? You even took a shortcut."

Huang Zhaoyi said, "When I have free time, I like to drive around and get familiar with this historic city."

Li Heng asked, "Are you alone?"

Huang Zhaoyi replied, "I was the only one in the car, but there were other people following behind in a car."

Li Heng felt relieved and advised, "Our area may seem safe, but it's not as good as you think. You're so beautiful, so you have to be careful at all times."

Hearing him praise her beauty in such a tone for the first time, Huang Zhaoyi felt like she was celebrating the New Year. In just over ten minutes, he had already praised her three times, and the word "happiness" welled up in her heart.

Huang Zhaoyi said, "I have always paid close attention to this aspect. Whether I am in the city or going to the chili pepper planting base in the countryside, I always have someone accompany me."

Li Heng nodded.

He had heard of Huang Zhaoyi's home in Changshi countless times, but this was his first time visiting it.

Located opposite the Furong District Government and not far from a police station, it boasts excellent security.

The building has three floors; the first floor is for shops, and the second and third floors are for residential use.

However, Huang Zhaoyi did not develop or utilize the first floor, but instead used it as a temporary garage and warehouse.

When the Mercedes pulled into the garage, Huang Zhaoyi didn't rush to get out. Instead, she remained seated properly in the driver's seat. Because, unbeknownst to her, a large hand had already begun to roam over her thigh.

As the large hand slowly caressed her from bottom to top, Huang Zhaoyi's breathing gradually became erratic, and her legs slowly came together.

Yet they dared not close completely, leaving a small gap for someone to move around in.

As her breathing grew heavier, the atmosphere inside the car became incredibly ambiguous. At one point, her legs pressed tightly together.

She turned her head to look at him, her bright red lips parted in desire, her eyes glazed over.

Li Heng withdrew his hand and let her smell it.

Huang Zhaoyi bit her lower lip, overwhelmed with shame.

After a long period of torment, Li Heng leaned close to her ear and asked, "Want?"

"Hmm," Huang Zhaoyi murmured.

Li Heng bit her earlobe: "Answer me."

Feeling her ears getting warm, Huang Zhaoyi mustered her courage, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed his cheek. "I want to."

After she finished speaking, she observed the corners of his eyebrows.

Seeing the man's lustful expression, she suddenly found a surge of courage and leaned in to kiss him.

I first tried to test him, but he didn't react.

I tested him again and saw that he still didn't object.

She felt confident and then kissed him passionately with all her strength and skill.

At first, Li Heng just watched without making a move.

He only reached out and patted her waist and abdomen when he was almost unable to hold it in any longer. "Have you ever heard the saying, 'Self-reliance leads to abundance'? You have to do it yourself."

Huang Zhaoyi suffocated.

Li Heng continued, "Go and close the garage door."

Her heart was pounding when she heard the first sentence.

The next sentence made her, who was engrossed in it, feel a little reluctant to leave.

But she was very well-behaved; she straightened her clothes a little, got out of the car, and closed the door.

When she got back into the car, she didn't go to the driver's seat. Instead, she opened the passenger door, wrapped her arms around his neck, and, extremely shy and stiff, obeyed his command and slowly sat on his lap...

Everyone says that people can sing, but animals can sing too. Mountains can sing, rain can sing, and cars can sing...

It's raining heavily outside. Experienced elderly people know that this is the prelude to a blizzard.

The Mercedes inside the garage is playing a musical score, its melodies quite pleasing.

About an hour later, Huang Zhaoyi slumped in her seat like a rag doll, her eyes half-closed, so weak that even breathing became difficult.

Li Heng reached out and brushed aside the damp strands of hair covering her forehead, teasingly saying, "You can't do this. You need to exercise more."

At this moment, Huang Zhaoyi responded to a saying: "If you don't open for business for three years, you can live off it for three years when you do."

Is it because of her health?

To please him and to keep him interested in her body for longer, Huang Zhaoyi exercises regularly every day, including outdoor activities and a full set of fitness equipment imported from Hong Kong in every property.

In the morning, she goes outside for a run to breathe fresh air and see the world.

In the evenings, after finishing work, she would go to the gym, not only using equipment but also doing some gymnastics and yoga suitable for women.

She would even read special books to enhance her sexual experience in order to satisfy him.

It can be said that since she got together with him, Li Heng has been her everything.

Her whole world revolved around him. Work, cooking, and sex.

Therefore, she disagreed with his claim that he was incompetent.

The only reason is that this man is too powerful; even with all her skills, she is no match for him.

Feeling his fingers roaming over her collarbone and neck, Huang Zhaoyi took two deep breaths, gritted her teeth, and said, "Give me three more minutes to rest."

Li Heng laughed when he heard this.

Huang Zhaoyi looked at him with half-open eyes, feeling somewhat discouraged and annoyed at herself for being so useless. He had finally come to her place once, but she couldn't seize the opportunity and couldn't satisfy him.

Li Heng said slowly, "There's no rush. It's going to snow, and I'll be staying here for two or three days. I'm hungry now, go get me something to eat."

"Three days?"

Just moments ago, Consort Huang was completely hopeless, but suddenly she perked up, straightened up, and asked him, staring intently at him, as if afraid she was hallucinating or that she had misheard.

That's three days!

It's not 3 minutes, it's not 3 hours.

This was the most extravagant thing she had ever done since they started dating.

Even if she had dared to imagine in the past, she would never have dared to dream that he would spend three whole days with her.

All of this made her incredibly excited when she heard about the three-day period, but she dared not express her intense emotions.

She was afraid he would make fun of her.

She was afraid he would look down on her.

But she understood one thing: if she behaved well for these three days, her wish might actually come true, and she might actually get pregnant.

“That’s right, three days.” As a seasoned veteran who had lived two lives, Li Heng was able to guess most of her inner thoughts from her micro-expressions and reactions.

However, he was not offended; on the contrary, he was somewhat pleased.

After all, this is a nationally renowned Peking Opera star, the most beautiful flower of the Huang and Liu families. Now that she has bowed down to him, which man wouldn't be inflated with pride?

Which man wouldn't feel a surge of accomplishment?

After receiving his confirmation, Huang Zhaoyi lowered her head and straightened her clothes. "I've roughly prepared the dishes upstairs. Please wait patiently."

Li Heng hummed in agreement.

The two then got out of the car and went upstairs from the back of the garage.

Go up to the second floor.

Huang Zhaoyi poured her a glass of water and put some fruit and snacks on the coffee table. "Eat something to fill your stomach first, and I'll go cook some dishes."

Li Heng plopped down on the sofa, looking up at her lips: "Aren't you going to take a shower first?"

Huang Zhaoyi, whose cheeks were slightly swollen, moved her lips a few times, feeling somewhat uncomfortable under his gaze. "I was afraid you'd have to wait too long."

Li Heng picked up an apple and took a bite. "I know you're very clean. Go take a shower and fill a bathtub with hot water for me while you're at it. I'll be back in a bit."

"Okay." She really wanted to take a bath, but she was afraid he was hungry and that he would lose patience with her, so she didn't dare to put the idea of ​​taking a bath into practice.

She went into the bathroom and used the shower spray to make the shower faster. After she finished, she filled the bathtub with water and helped him prepare his clothes, inside and out.

Huang Zhaoyi came to the sofa and said, "You can take a shower now."

Li Heng turned his head and said, "Okay."

Huang Zhaoyi entered the kitchen and began to carefully prepare the dishes she had been thinking about for a long time.

One dish of perilla-flavored bullfrog, one dish of stir-fried pork with white chili peppers, one dish of dry-pot pickled cabbage and pork intestines, one dish of Hengdong crispy tripe, and one dish of vinegar-braised eggs.

Finally, there's the Three Delicacies Soup.

It's all classic Hunan cuisine.

Since all the ingredients and seasonings were ready, the cooking process was very quick. Just as Li Heng finished taking a shower and lay down on the sofa to rest and read a book, he was told that the food was ready and could be served.

Starving, Li Heng immediately put down his book and went to the dining table.

One glance was enough to whet his appetite. He took the chopsticks the woman offered and deliberately picked up a piece of bullfrog and put it in his mouth.

With each slurp and chew, he sincerely said, "Your cooking skills, wow, have improved even faster than I imagined. I can eat an extra bowl of rice now."

With a smile, Huang Zhaoyi placed a bowl of white rice in front of him, saying, "I'm glad you like it."

Li Heng picked up another piece of bullfrog and put it in his mouth. Before leaving, he asked, "Why did you make so many dishes? There's no way the two of us can finish them all."

Huang Zhaoyi hesitated for a moment and said, "There are six dishes in total, which symbolizes good fortune."

Li Heng listened thoughtfully, then looked at her lower abdomen and suddenly realized: she was asking for good fortune for herself, hoping that the baby would arrive smoothly as well.

Seeing that he had noticed her little scheme, Consort Huang didn't dare to look him in the eye. She picked up her chopsticks and put a piece of Hengdong crispy tripe into his bowl.

"It took me a long time to master the cooking time for this dish. Try it and see if you like it?"

Without being polite, Li Heng took a bite of Hengdong crispy tripe, and then couldn't stop, stuffing several large pieces of crispy tripe into his mouth.

Although he didn't comment on the food, his actions and the expression of enjoyment said it all.

Consort Huang was secretly delighted and asked, "Would you like some wine?"

Li Heng was in a good mood today. He hooked his finger under her chin and asked, "You're trying to get me to drink more so you'll eat more food? Have you forgotten why I came here?"

Huang Zhaoyi blushed slightly, her face showing a little embarrassment, but she still said, "I asked a doctor, and he said that it's not a big deal for men to drink a little red wine in moderation."

Li Heng shook his head, his fingers tracing along her chin, hooking around her beautiful collarbone and caressing it, before saying:
"Children's matters are not to be taken lightly. Besides, I already drank some rice wine yesterday morning. Even if it's not very strong, I can't drink any more alcohol."

Seeing that he hadn't forgotten his promise, Huang Zhaoyi was happy and stopped trying to persuade him. "Then next time you come, I'll treat you to some good wine and food."

Li Heng turned his head: "Reception?"

After the garage incident, Huang Zhaoyi became much bolder and took the initiative to kiss his neck, saying, "Serve my man."

Li Heng looked into her eyes and said, "You're becoming more and more attractive, and you're getting bolder and bolder too."

Huang Zhaoyi said in a panic, "I'm glad you don't mind."

Li Heng's eyebrows twitched slightly: "Why would I dislike you?"

Huang Zhaoyi said in a very unconfident tone, "At my age, after this New Year, in another six months, I will be 34."

Upon hearing this, Li Heng stared at her for a long, long time before finally putting down his chopsticks, bending down, and lifting her onto his lap. He said earnestly, "You should know me better than most people, but you clearly don't know me well enough."

I, Li Heng, am not a gentleman, nor am I faithful in relationships, but I have a bottom line, I am fastidious, and I cherish the past.

I generally won't touch a woman who doesn't meet my expectations.

Once I've been with a woman, it means I've accepted her, and I won't push her away again.

You should stop worrying about things like age, or that we were drugged to get together. You are Consort Huang, the most beautiful flower of the Huang and Liu families, a nationally renowned leading lady, and a noble and beautiful heiress. You should be confident and elegant.

I am your man now, and I will be the father of your children in the future. You can be proud outside, but you must also be calm and composed in front of me.

"And let me tell you a secret: being older isn't a bad thing for me. I really like women like you."

This is the honest truth he told.

Because of his two lifetimes, his mental age is much more mature than his physical age. He wouldn't feel uncomfortable or have any psychological barriers with a charming woman in her early thirties.

These words reminded Huang Zhaoyi of Yu Shuheng, who seemed to be seven years older than him.

However, she was too moved to think about anything else. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, buried her head in his chest, and tears silently filled her eyes, streaming down her cheeks.

Li Heng didn't notice at first, until her shoulder moved slightly out of control, and then he looked down at her face.

She turned her head away, not wanting him to see her crying.

Who is Li Heng? He wrapped his left arm tightly around her waist and abdomen, while his right hand freed up to pinch her chin. After looking at her for a while, he asked, "You're moved by me?"

Huang Zhaoyi's voice was soft, "Mm."

Li Heng said, "You're useless."

Huang Zhaoyi continued, "Hmm."

Li Heng asked, "Did you listen to what I said?"

With tears welling up in her eyes, Huang Zhaoyi finally looked him in the eye and said, "I understand, I'll remember."

Li Heng said earnestly, "You are my woman. In this life, apart from not being able to get a marriage certificate with you, I will give you everything that is rightfully mine."

I love your gentle and unassuming nature, just like I love your cooking. Every time I come here, I feel relaxed and comfortable, without any pressure. This is the taste of home I've always imagined.

Huang Zhaoyi was completely captivated. She rested her head on his shoulder, gazing at him intently. After a long while, she slowly said, "I feel like I'm dreaming. I never imagined that one day you would hold me like this and say these things to me."

Li Heng released her chin with his right hand, moved it slightly upward, and gently stroked her face, saying, "This is not a dream."

“I understand, thank you,” Huang Zhaoyi said.

Not wanting the atmosphere to become too heavy, Li Heng blinked and asked, "How should I thank you?"

Huang Zhaoyi blushed and sat up, whispered something in his ear, and then buried her head in his neck.

Li Heng patted her shoulder and said happily, "I'll be waiting for you tonight."

Huang Zhaoyi didn't dare to reply, not knowing how she could have said such embarrassing things in a moment of impulse.

For the rest of the time, Huang Zhaoyi served him attentively, serving him food, pouring him tea and water, wiping his mouth, and telling him about the situation at McCormick Company in great detail.

After finishing a bowl of rice, Li Heng said, "Don't just think about me, you eat too."

That night, the two energetic people didn't get much rest.

At 1 a.m., there was a strange noise coming from the kitchen.

There was movement on the sofa at 2 o'clock.

Later, someone by the window drew a bow and shot at a giant eagle. Then, a magnitude 12 tsunami struck the bathroom bathtub, flooding the entire area.

The next day, early morning.

Li Heng woke up when light shone into the bedroom through the gap in the curtains.

Huang Zhaoyi was still deep in sleep, dreaming of learning to ride horses on the boundless grasslands. After a while, her legs were sore from sitting on the horse's back. However, she cherished this hard-won opportunity and was very serious and meticulous throughout.

Feeling the unusual brightness outside, Li Heng hastily threw on a coat, went to the window, pulled back a corner of the curtain, and peered outside.

Wow! The world is covered in white; it really did snow heavily last night.

Just then, a woman outside measured the thickness of the snow with a broom and shouted to her family, "21 centimeters! It's at least 21 centimeters thick! What a thick layer of snow!"

If the snow in the city is 21 centimeters thick, it must be even thicker in the countryside.
Will the snow melt in those three days?
A series of question marks flashed through his mind.

He considered calling Teacher Yu in Beijing, but the thought of staying in Changsha for three days made him give up the idea.

After lingering by the window for a while, Li Heng found it a bit cold and started shivering. He took out a book from his bag, then retreated back to bed, propped up his pillow, and sat up to read the book.

He usually carries two books in his bag so he can pass the time anytime, anywhere.

Or rather, this is also a habit of his; he maintains a reading volume of at least two books a week, and sometimes, if he has more time or is in a good mood, he will read several more.

Some even read one book a day.

When he was bored, he once summarized his hobbies in his previous life, which totaled four: reading, playing basketball, playing musical instruments and singing, and women.

If I had to rank my hobbies, reading would definitely be number one.

Of course, it's not unreasonable to put women first, but subconsciously he doesn't want to put them that way. He considers himself a gentleman, and he will never touch a woman he shouldn't, but he will never hesitate to touch a woman he should. Whew! That's how domineering he is.

After an unknown amount of time, as Li Heng was engrossed in reading, the woman beside him woke up.

After Huang Zhaoyi woke up, she didn't make much noise. She just turned her head to look at him, breathing carefully, as if afraid of disturbing him.

Or perhaps she was so captivated by the way Li Heng read that she couldn't bear to disrupt this harmonious scene.

Initially, she became interested in Li Heng because of a book, "To Live," but later she gradually became obsessed with this man and fell hopelessly in love with him.

As time went by, a thought came to her mind: she really wanted to take a picture of him sitting on her bedside reading a book.

Unfortunately, it didn't happen.

One reason is that the noise of taking out the camera disturbed him.

Secondly, one must be cautious about taking photos in bed, as there is a risk of them being leaked as long as they exist. Therefore, the best way to ensure that nothing goes wrong is not to take any photos at all.

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