1979: My fiancée is a goddess

"Woo——"

The black and red train, billowing black smoke and accompanied by a long, desolate whistle, rolled across the river bridge.

The train passed at high speed through the narrow steel bridge trusses on both sides, creating a strong pressure difference.

A cool breeze carrying moisture was whistling into the carriage.

"A cool breeze has finally come, it's much cooler now."

Cheng Kaiyan closed her eyes, faced the sudden influx of cool air, and took a deep breath.

A few seconds later, a soft, cold moan came from behind.

Cheng Kaiyan opened her eyes and turned her head to look.

A tall, slender figure lay on the narrow lower berth of the train behind her, taking a quiet afternoon nap.

She wore a black silk long dress, the length of which barely reached the woman's fair and delicate knees.

The long dress is loose and breathable, with a novel and elegant style, completely concealing the beautiful woman's voluptuous, charming, and alluring figure.

The silk satin material, under the sunlight, presents a smooth, pearly luster, which makes the woman's already fair skin appear even softer.

The soft, loose skirt gathered between her legs, swaying gently on her long, straight legs, which were as white as ice and jade, as a breeze blew in, making a rustling sound.

Cheng Kaiyan's gaze swept over the beautiful woman's delicate feet, which were covered in semi-transparent stockings.

Every part of the foot—ankle, instep, arch, and toes—is beautiful and captivating.

Like a magnet, it drew his gaze and made it hard for him to look away.

Of course, what intrigued and delighted him most were the ten toes on the beautiful woman's feet.

The last time I saw him was last winter, when he, his aunt, and Xiaoli were soaking their feet together.

After being away for several days, Cheng Kaiyan subconsciously observed things more carefully.

The fair and delicate toes are very slender and long, giving people a sense of fragility, but they are even more beautiful and touching than the tender lotus root strips that have been peeled and soaked in water.

The toes are also longer than average, forming a beautiful oval shape. They are neatly trimmed and have delicate, light pink natural nails, like polished jade pieces adorning the nails.

Even someone as calm and collected as Cheng Kaiyan couldn't help but swallow slightly, a fleeting thought of wanting to try it arising in her mind.

"looking at what?"

Suddenly, a cold and indifferent voice, as if it came from the ice of millennia, rang in Cheng Kaiyan's ears.

"Um... I didn't see anything. By the way, Auntie, aren't you afraid your feet will get cold if you leave them out like that? Should I get you a piece of clothing to cover them up?"

Cheng Kaiyan stiffened for a moment, then subtly withdrew her gaze and looked to her side.

The beautiful woman, who had just been resting with her eyes closed, had now opened her long, narrow, dark phoenix eyes and was looking at him expressionlessly.

"Feet?"

Jiang Ting remained lying quietly, seemingly having anticipated this, and took no action.

However, being as sensitive as she was, her toes inevitably felt a slight itch from Cheng Kaiyan's gaze.

Therefore, she subconsciously curled up and stretched twice, revealing her lively beauty and charm even more.

Cheng Kaiyan's heart skipped a beat.

"It's alright, it's quite cool."

Jiang Ting thought for a moment, then replied in a flat tone, and asked, "Where's Xiaoli? Is she still sleeping?"

"Get up, I'm going to the toilet."

Cheng Kaiyan shook her head.

Why didn't you go with them?

Jiang Ting frowned and asked, "The security on the railway has deteriorated in the last two years."

"Sister Xiaoli is not so bad that I have to follow her to the toilet. She's not a three-year-old child."

Cheng Kaiyan smiled helplessly and said, "Besides, even if I'm willing, Sister Xiaoli isn't too keen on it."

As for the reason, someone as perceptive as him could probably guess.

These days, soundproofing in train toilets is practically nonexistent.

"Hmm...where are we now?"

Jiang Ting nodded slightly and asked calmly.

"Crossing the river, we'll arrive at the station in about ten minutes."

After Cheng Kaiyan finished speaking, the beautiful woman immediately turned to look out the window.

She gazed at the familiar yet unfamiliar buildings and scenery that she hadn't seen in a long time.

Even my icy indifference was stirred.

"Eh...it's been so many years since I've been back."

Jiang Ting sighed softly, murmuring in a very soft and delicate voice.

Even on that usually cold and beautiful face that rarely showed any emotion, a complex and indescribable sense of longing and sorrow could not help but be revealed.

This is her hometown, Harbin, the Ice City, which she left many years ago.

Her home, her family, her childhood—all of these are buried deep within this place by time…

"A-Ting".

Cheng Kaiyan slowly reached out and grasped the beautiful woman's fair wrist, calling out softly.

Just now, he sensed the deep sadness and vulnerability emanating from his aunt.

"..."

Jiang Ting glanced at him, and his interruption eased some of the complex and sorrowful emotions in her heart.

Her dark, beautiful eyes stared at the man before her, lost in thought, before she finally spoke coldly, "When did I ever teach you to be so disrespectful? I'm your aunt."

"Uh-huh."

Cheng Kaiyan obediently let go of his hand, smiled gently, and nodded to explain, "I was just trying to comfort you."

"Auntie, you're up?"

The next moment, footsteps were heard at the carriage door.

Liu Xiaoli, her pretty face flushed from the heat, returned carrying several bottles of orange soda.

Why is it so hot?

Cheng Kaiyan noticed the fine sweat clinging to the girl's face and neck, and stepped forward to gently wipe it clean with her sleeve.

"The toilet is too small and hot."

Liu Xiaoli obediently raised her chin, letting Cheng Kaiyan wipe her. Upon hearing this, she immediately complained, then picked up the three bottles of soda tied with rope and smiled, "I bought some iced soda to quench my thirst."

"That's perfect. We'll be at our stop soon after we finish our soda."

Cheng Kaiyan took the glass bottles, pried open the caps one by one with her teeth, and distributed them to Xiaoli and her aunt.

The three of them then sat on the lower bunk, which was shaded from the sun, drinking refreshing soda and chatting.

Today is August 10th.

Two days ago, Aunt Wan sent a letter asking them to come back and visit together. Cheng Kaiyan and Liu Xiaoli immediately went to find their aunt and, after much persuasion, finally got her to reluctantly agree.

The three of them quickly packed their clothes and set off on their journey.

It was probably because of the hot summer weather and it wasn't a holiday, so there weren't many people traveling.

Therefore, they were very lucky this time. The tickets in this carriage were not sold out, and there were only the three of them, making it seem a bit empty.

The advantage is that once the door is closed, it's like having their own little room, which is safe and provides good privacy.

Fifteen minutes later, Cheng Kaiyan finished her soda and then finished off the ones that Xiaoli and her aunt hadn't finished.

Suddenly it got dark outside the window, and the train pulled into the station with a long whistle, its cast iron wheels sparking brightly as they rubbed against the rails.

"Uuuuuu——"

After a night of rapid travel, the train finally arrived at the station at around 10 a.m.

"Let's go, Auntie. Kaiyan can take the luggage. We'll get off the bus first."

Liu Xiaoli, arm in arm with her aunt, walked towards the door with a smile, leaving everything to Cheng Kaiyan to carry.

After quickly packing, Cheng Kaiyan, carrying bags in her hands and on her back, followed the two heartless women off the bus.

After exiting the station, the three bought some gifts such as cigarettes, alcohol, and tea at a nearby store.

This time, no one came to pick them up because no letter was sent saying when they would arrive, and Aunt Wan and Uncle Liu had already gone to work, leaving only Xiaoling at home.

So the three of them slowly walked towards home.

I got home and just opened the front door.

I saw Liu Xiaoli, wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, huddled on the sofa, with the electric fan blowing, holding half a watermelon in her arms, eating it with a spoon while watching TV.

"Auntie! Sister! You're back!"

Hearing the door lock click, Liu Xiaoling turned around and immediately exclaimed in delight. Without even putting on her shoes, she abandoned the watermelon and ran over barefoot. "Xiaoling!"

Upon seeing this, Liu Xiaoli and Jiang Ting smiled gently and happily, and called out to them.

Liu Xiaoli opened her arms wide, waiting for her younger sister to give her a heartfelt hug, and then she would give her the gift she had bought in advance.

"Ahhh! Brother-in-law, you're here too!"

However, as soon as Liu Xiaoling saw Cheng Kaiyan, she immediately screamed excitedly and lunged at Cheng Kaiyan with her arms outstretched.

He hugged Cheng Kaiyan tightly around the waist, tilted his blushing face up, and asked excitedly:

"Brother-in-law! I saw you in the newspapers a while ago! You were in so many newspapers."

"Brother-in-law, you're famous all over the country now! Our school's teachers and students, even our neighbors, all know about your donations and how you launched the Spring Bud Project and the Hope Project!"

"Did you really donate $250,000?!"

"I told all my friends that the great writer and philanthropist Cheng Kaiyan is my brother-in-law! But they don't believe me, which really annoys me. Tomorrow I'll bring them to my house to see what a big shot he is!"

Liu Xiaoling is fifteen or sixteen years old, the same age as Zhan Xinyu, and can still be considered a child who hasn't grown up yet.

Now that he's excited, he rattled off a whole bunch of questions in one breath.

"Hey, Xiaoling, can't you let your brother rest for a bit? All these questions!"

Liu Xiaoli immediately frowned, put her hands on her hips, and said irritably.

That brat went straight for her brother-in-law.

He even abandoned his own sister and aunt, showing no concern for them whatsoever!

"Hehe, I'm just curious."

The young girl gave an embarrassed smile, quickly let go of his hand, took two steps back, and kept her eyes fixed on her brother-in-law, waiting for a question.

He secretly thought that his sister must be jealous.

"What the newspapers say is true, but those praises are just for show. Don't take them too seriously. After a while, nobody will care anymore."

Cheng Kaiyan found the little girl adorable, patted her head, and explained gently.

"It's really true..."

Even though almost a week had passed, the little girl's eyes widened and her heart pounded when she received a positive answer.

"of course."

Cheng Kaiyan, Liu Xiaoli, and Jiang Ting exchanged glances and spoke in unison.

"Alright, alright, stop blocking my way. I'm exhausted after a long train ride."

Liu Xiaoli pushed her younger sister's shoulder and walked into the house, with Cheng Kaiyan and Jiang Ting following behind.

Liu Xiaoling calmed down a bit and diligently ran to the kitchen to get soda and boiled water. She also cut watermelon into a plate and brought it over to her aunt, sister, and brother-in-law.

The four of them returned to the sofa, enjoyed the electric fan, ate watermelon and drank water, and sat comfortably for a while.

Once the sweat and clothes on her body had dried, Liu Xiaoli stood up and said, "Please sit down first. I'll go upstairs and clean the room so I don't have to come back to work later tonight. Auntie, would you like to sleep in the room next to mine?"

"it is good."

Jiang Ting's pretty face remained indifferent and cold, but her tone was more complicated.

"Don't worry, Auntie, the room is always cleaned, and everything inside is well-preserved. Let's go up and take a look."

Liu Xiaoli reached out her hand to her aunt and gently comforted her.

"Yes, yes, Dad also said that the room was always reserved for Auntie. When my brother-in-law came during the Chinese New Year, he stayed in another room and didn't touch Auntie's room."

Although Liu Xiaoling was not raised by her aunt like her older sister Liu Xiaoli, and was somewhat afraid of this cold and unapproachable aunt, she was still very willing to be close to her.

"Auntie understands, thank you Xiaoling."

Jiang Ting reached out and touched the girl's arm, speaking softly.

"Alright, let's go upstairs and take a look. Kaiyan, you and Xiaoling sit for a while. After I'm done cleaning, I'll take the clothes down, and then you can go take a shower."

Liu Xiaoli turned around and pulled her aunt upstairs, making arrangements methodically without looking back.

"understood."

Cheng Kaiyan and Liu Xiaoling, siblings, sat on the sofa watching TV, taking turns eating half a watermelon.

They got off the bus around 3 p.m., bought some things along the way, and soon it was 5:30 p.m.

The roar of a bus engine could be heard from outside the stained-glass window.

Jiang Wan, the mother-in-law, got off the bus wearing a white shirt and black trousers, carrying a briefcase.

She seemed to have anticipated this, her steps were rather hurried, and as soon as she pushed open the door, she saw the young man sitting on the sofa eating melon seeds, and laughed loudly:
"Kaiyan? You've already arrived? That's really fast, you've only been here for a day or two."

"I just arrived a little while ago, but I missed you."

"Just your sweet mouth."

Jiang Wan smiled smugly and asked, "Where's Xiaoli?"

"Xiaoli and her aunt went upstairs to clean the room."

"Auntie? A-Ting came back with you too?"

Jiang Wan was taken aback and quickly said, "Kaiyan, please sit for a while. I'll go upstairs and talk for a bit, then I'll come down to cook."

"Okay, don't worry about me, we're not strangers. I'll go cook some rice."

"Alright, Mom won't stand on ceremony with you."

Jiang Wan smiled with satisfaction, waved her hand, and turned to go upstairs.

About half an hour later, the three of them finished tidying up the room and went downstairs chatting.

Liu Xiaoli brought over the clothes and instructed, "Go take a shower quickly, and then soak the clothes in the tub later."

"Ah."

Cheng Kaiyan took her clothes and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

The steaming hot water washes away all the fatigue of the day.

When I came out, the cool evening breeze made me feel refreshed.

"As expected of the Ice City, it's not very hot in the summer, at most a little over 30 degrees Celsius."

Cheng Kaiyan sighed as she came out, drying her wet hair with a towel.

At this moment, Aunt and Xiaoling were sitting at the dining table with two plates of green vegetables on it.

Soon, the food in the kitchen will be ready.

"dinner time!"

Liu Xiaoli, carrying the last plate of fish, called out with a bright smile and a cheerful voice.

Clearly, once she got home, even her mood brightened up.

The four of them sat down to eat and chat.

When asked about her father-in-law, Aunt Wan explained, "Your dad is working overtime at the factory today and probably won't be back until tonight. If he knew you were all back, he definitely wouldn't be working overtime."

"Then we won't wait for Dad."

Liu Xiaoli nodded.

As everyone chatted, the topic naturally turned to Liu Xiaoli and Cheng Kaiyan.

The impact of Cheng Kaiyan's incident on everyone, in particular.

Liu Xiaoling blurted it all out as soon as she opened her mouth, "Brother-in-law, you have no idea how proud my mom was of you when she found out about this!"

When the top leaders in their workplace, and even the city leaders, heard that you, brother-in-law, are my mother's son-in-law, they all made a special trip to my workplace to offer their condolences to my mother.

I even mentioned whether she wanted to move up a position, and to my surprise, my mom, who is quite old, actually got a promotion opportunity at this time.

When we got home, my mom was overjoyed. She went straight to the market and bought several strings of firecrackers to set off in front of the house. She set off one string a day, and we still have several strings left!

"Can't you just eat your food? Nobody's going to think you're mute!"

This made Aunt Wan, who always maintained a certain air of composure and pride in front of Cheng Kaiyan, quite embarrassed.

She glared at her youngest daughter angrily and scolded her.

After dinner, everyone helped clean up and watched TV to digest for a while. Liu Xiaoli and her aunt were already feeling a bit restless.

Cheng Kaiyan followed the two upstairs to rest.

However, unlike the time during the Spring Festival, this time Cheng Kaiyan did not separate from Liu Xiaoli, but slept in Xiaoli's room.

Cheng Kaiyan inhaled the familiar warm scent beside him, embraced the girl in his arms, and fell asleep without saying a word that night.

In the room just a wall away, Jiang Ting lay quietly on the bed, her voluptuous and alluring body exposed. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar furnishings, she was sleepless once again.

In the quiet, deep night.

The beautiful woman's soft, trembling sobs rippled across the night-lit lake.

"Dad, Mom... I'm back, I've brought him back with me..." (End of Chapter)