Abstinence Pei, don't be too sweet when chasing your wife

The car drove away from Qinglongpo and headed along the winding road towards the unknown Song Dynasty kiln site in the neighboring province.

Gu Fanxing watched the outline of the dragon kiln gradually receding outside the window. The familiar green tiles shone with a warm light in the sunlight, and the fragrance of osmanthus seemed to penetrate the car window and linger at the tip of her nose, stirring up the softest memories in her heart.

She turned to look at Pei Luonan beside her. The man was looking down at an archaeological project proposal. Sunlight streamed through the car window, illuminating his sharply defined profile and softening his usual aloof and restrained aura. Her fingertips unconsciously caressed the ceramic wedding ring on her ring finger; the rough yet warm texture of the kiln-fired surface was just like Pei Luonan's love—unassuming, yet profound and unwavering.

My thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the beginning of my rebirth.

She awoke from despair, carrying the deep wounds of her past life—betrayal by the person she trusted most, the loss of her family fortune, and a tragic end. Reborn, her eyes burned only with the flames of revenge and a complete freeze over any notion of love.

She vowed that in this life she would reclaim everything that belonged to her, make the betrayers pay the price, and that love, this ephemeral thing, would only become a hindrance; she would never open her heart to anyone again.

On her path of revenge, she proceeded cautiously, cold and hard, like a thorny rose, refusing all who approached.

It wasn't until Pei Luonan appeared and showed her favor that her heart gradually melted. This seemingly aloof and unsmiling CEO, who appeared stern and domineering to outsiders, repeatedly broke down her defenses.

She remembered that the first time she encountered the danger of a landslide at an archaeological site, Pei Luonan disregarded his own safety and rushed over to shield her with his body, but his own arm was cut by the rubble.

She remembered that in order to crack the secrets of Qingning Kiln's porcelain making, she stayed up all night reading ancient books, and Pei Luonan silently stayed by her side, preparing warm osmanthus tea and late-night snacks for her, and even clumsily imitating Aunt Zhang to make her a bowl of hot noodles.

She remembered that when she finally completed her revenge and brought the traitors to justice, but fell into an unprecedented emptiness and confusion, it was Pei Luonan who told her: "Fanxing, life is not just about hatred, there are also things worth loving and upholding, such as archaeology, such as these traditional cultures that are about to be forgotten, such as... me."

He never used forceful words, but silently protected her when she needed him.

He never asked much about her past, but he gradually melted the ice in her heart with his actions.

He respected her archaeological dreams and devoted all the resources of the Pei Group to support the excavation and preservation of Qingning Kiln. He even humbled himself and followed the craftsman Chen to learn how to select soil, knead clay, and carve patterns, accompanying her through countless sleepless nights by the kiln fire.

He remembered all her preferences and knew that she loved Aunt Zhang's osmanthus cake, so he would order it in advance and bring her a big box every time he went to Qinglongpo.

Knowing that she would neglect herself when she was focused on archaeology, they always kept band-aids, sunscreen, and energy bars in her archaeological toolbox.

She had tried countless times to push him away, upholding her vow to "seal her heart and lock away her love," but Pei Luonan's gentleness and favoritism were like the kiln fire of Qinglongpo, blazing and persistent, gradually eroding her defenses.

She began to get used to his presence, his care, and to thinking of him first when she encountered difficulties.

When she succeeded in her revenge, she thought she would be free, but she found that what truly made her feel fulfilled was the man beside her who was willing to break all his principles and shower her with tenderness.

She finally understood that the meaning of rebirth was not just revenge, but also to allow her to rediscover love and believe in love again.

This woman, who had once vowed never to fall in love again, was ultimately moved by the deep affection and steadfastness of this abstinent and domineering CEO, rekindling her love and willingly being "lured" into their home and into the hall of marriage.

"What are you thinking about?" Pei Luonan's gentle voice interrupted her thoughts.

He put down the documents in his hand, reached out and tucked the stray hairs that had fallen across her forehead behind her ear. His fingertips were slightly cool, but they warmed her heart.

Gu Fanxing shook her head, a happy smile appearing on her lips: "I was thinking, thankfully I've had you along the way."

Pei Luonan held her hand tightly, his eyes filled with unwavering affection: "I'm the one who should be saying thank you. Thank you for being willing to let go of the past, for opening your heart to me, and for staying with me to protect our love."

He paused, looking out the window at the receding scenery. "I still remember when you scared away those thugs with your dog. The sunlight shone on your face. You were so brave and focused. At that moment, I knew that you were the one I wanted to spend my life with."

Beside him, Ling Jiu'er was excitedly discussing the possibility of a new kiln site with Du Fei. Ling Jiu'er held a sketch of kiln patterns in her hand, her eyes sparkling with love and longing for the archaeological cause.

"Du Fei, do you think this new kiln site might be a branch of the Qingning kiln? If we can find related kiln tools and pottery shards, it could fill the gap in the distribution of Song Dynasty celadon kiln sites!"

Du Fei listened patiently, his eyes gentle: "Very likely. However, archaeological work cannot be rushed. We will explore slowly once we arrive at the site. Don't worry, I have already coordinated the necessary equipment and funding for the archaeological work. You just need to focus on your research."

The two smiled at each other, their understanding unspoken. Their love wasn't dramatic, but it grew stronger with each day of mutual support. With Du Fei's guidance and support, Ling Jiu'er's archaeological career progressed more smoothly.

Kong Haoyu, sitting in the front row, was on the phone with Xiao Fangfei, his tone full of doting affection.

"You can leave the wrap-up work of the exhibition to others, so you don't need to work too hard. Once I'm done here, I'll take you to Qinglongpo. Aunt Zhang said she saved some osmanthus cake for you, which you like."

After hanging up the phone, Kong Haoyu still had a gentle smile on his face.

He and Xiao Fangfei, a calm and capable assistant to the president and a dashing and unrestrained motorcycle athlete, seemed to be two completely unrelated people, but they came together in the process of getting to know each other.

Kong Haoyu customized a motorcycle helmet for Xiao Fangfei using intangible cultural heritage elements, while Xiao Fangfei used her influence to let more young people know about and like Qingning Kiln's cultural and creative products. Their love is a perfect match between traditional culture and modern trends.

After driving for several hours, the car finally arrived at the location of the new kiln site.

Before me stretched a vast field, with rolling green hills in the distance, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of earth.

Professor Li and the members of the archaeological team were already waiting at the scene. When they saw Gu Fanxing and Pei Luonan's group arrive, they immediately came to greet them.

"Fanxing, Luonan, you've finally arrived!" Professor Li said excitedly. "We have conducted preliminary exploration and discovered many pottery shards and kiln tools that appear to be from the Song Dynasty. The kiln patterns are very similar to those of the Qingning Kiln, so it is very likely that this is a related kiln site to the Qingning Kiln!"

Gu Fanxing's eyes lit up instantly, and all her fatigue vanished.

She put on gloves, picked up a piece of pottery that had just been unearthed, and carefully examined the kiln patterns on it. She excitedly said, "Look, the lines of this lotus scroll pattern are almost identical to the patterns on the Song Dynasty ewer fragments we found at the Qingning Kiln! Moreover, the texture of the clay is also very similar, which indicates that there must be a close connection between the two kiln sites!"

Pei Luonan stood beside her, looking at her focused profile, his eyes filled with pride and love.

He knew that archaeology was Gu Fanxing's passion and an indispensable part of her life, and all he could do was support her forever and be her strongest backing.

In the days that followed, Gu Fanxing and Ling Jiu'er devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the excavation of the new kiln site.

Pei Luonan coordinated resources from all parties to provide ample logistical support for the archaeological team.

Kong Haoyu is responsible for providing real-time feedback on the excavation progress to the foundation and partner companies, attracting more funding and attention.

Du Fei then used the Gu Group's platform to contact relevant experts and scholars to provide professional support for archaeological research.

Xiao Fangfei promoted the excavation of the new kiln site to a wider audience through online live streaming and motorcycle racing collaborations, making intangible cultural heritage known to more people.

After several months of effort, the excavation of the new kiln site has yielded significant results.

The archaeological team not only discovered complete kilns, kiln tools, and a large number of Song Dynasty celadon fragments, but also found inscriptions recording the history of the kiln site, confirming that this was indeed a branch kiln site of the Qingning Kiln, with a history of nearly a thousand years.

This discovery provides valuable material evidence for the study of the firing techniques, distribution of kilns, and cultural exchanges of Southern celadon in the Song Dynasty, and has attracted widespread attention from the archaeological and intangible cultural heritage communities.

The Qingning Kiln Intangible Cultural Heritage Foundation has also continued to grow and expand thanks to everyone's joint efforts.

They funded several intangible cultural heritage projects that were on the verge of being lost, helped intangible cultural heritage inheritors improve their living conditions, and cultivated a group of young intangible cultural heritage inheritors.

The organization's activities, such as bringing intangible cultural heritage into schools and facilitating exchanges among intangible cultural heritage inheritors, have enabled more people to understand and appreciate traditional culture.

The intangible cultural heritage creative products developed have entered thousands of households and even been exported overseas, truly bringing intangible cultural heritage to life.

Kong Haoyu and Xiao Fangfei held a unique "intangible cultural heritage + motorcycle" themed wedding. The wedding venue was filled with celadon ornaments and kiln pattern decorations from Qingning Kiln. Xiao Fangfei wore a wedding dress incorporating lotus scroll patterns, while Kong Haoyu rode a custom-made kiln pattern motorcycle, taking her towards a happy future.

Du Fei and Ling Jiu'er also found love while working side by side in their archaeological endeavors. Their wedding was simple yet warm, held in the Osmanthus Forest of Qinglongpo. With the Dragon Kiln and their relatives and friends as witnesses, they made their vows to stay together for life.

Qinglongpo is becoming more and more lively. The intangible cultural heritage museum is always crowded with people. Children in study camps experience porcelain making and learn about archaeology here. The homestays are full of tourists from all over the country. Aunt Zhang's osmanthus cake has become a well-known local delicacy. In Craftsman Chen's porcelain workshop, young apprentices are learning traditional techniques. The kiln fire of Qingning Kiln has never been so hot and bright.

A few years later, Gu Fanxing and Pei Luonan's child was born.

They named their child "Pei Qingning," both to commemorate the Qingning Kiln and to symbolize a life of peace, tranquility, and joy. The little one inherited his parents' passion and loved playing at the archaeological site in Qinglongpo from a young age. He learned to sculpt clay with craftsman Chen and to identify pottery shards with Gu Fanxing. His small figure moved between the osmanthus grove and the dragon kiln, becoming the cutest little figure in Qinglongpo.

On this day, as the sun set, its golden rays bathed the land of Qinglongpo.

Gu Fanxing and Pei Luonan held Pei Qingning's little hand and stood beside the dragon kiln, watching the roaring kiln fire.

Craftsman Chen was directing his apprentices to add firewood when Aunt Zhang came over with a basket of freshly made osmanthus cakes, smiling as she handed them to them: "Fanxing, Luonan, Qingning, come and have a taste, they're fresh out of the oven and still warm!"

Not far away, Kong Haoyu and Xiao Fangfei were experiencing kiln pattern rubbing with their child.

Du Fei and Ling Jiu'er explained the history of the pottery shards to the children at the archaeological site.

The setting sun cast long shadows of everyone, creating a warm and beautiful scene.

Gu Fanxing leaned on Pei Luonan's shoulder, looking at everything before her, her heart filled with happiness and peace.

She recalled her initial obsession with revenge at the beginning of her rebirth, her once frozen heart, everything Pei Luonan had done for her, the journey of Qingning Kiln from being forgotten to being reborn, and the companionship and support of her family and friends.

She knew that rebirth gave her a chance to start over, and Pei Luonan gave her the full meaning of her rebirth.

This encounter that transcends past and present lives, this love that began at the kiln fire of Qinglongpo, not only brought her happiness, but also led her to a career worth dedicating her life to.

Summary and Elevation of the Full Text

The story of "After Rebirth, I Was Kidnapped Home by a Restrained CEO" begins with a rebirth filled with hatred and ends with a happy ending full of love and perseverance.

Gu Fanxing's rebirth is not only a rewriting of her personal destiny, but also a journey of redemption and growth.

She once thought that the meaning of rebirth lay in revenge and in taking back everything she had lost. However, through her encounter with Pei Luonan and her entanglement with Qingning Kiln, she gradually realized that true rebirth is about letting go of past hatred, having the courage to embrace life again, and having the ability to open her heart to love.

Pei Luonan, the seemingly aloof and ascetic CEO in the eyes of outsiders, gradually melted the ice in Gu Fanxing's heart with his unique gentleness and doting affection. He transformed her from a cold and hardened avenger into a tender and happy lover, and a dedicated inheritor of intangible cultural heritage. Their love was not marked by grand vows, but rather hidden in every silent act of protection, in every act of mutual support, and in the kiln fires and fragrance of osmanthus blossoms of Qinglongpo—warm and enduring.

In the story, the intangible cultural heritage of Qingning Kiln is not only an important narrative thread, but also a metaphor for love and life.

Those pottery shards, which have been dormant for thousands of years, are like Gu Fanxing's frozen heart. Through patient excavation and protection, they are gradually radiating a dazzling light.

Those porcelain-making techniques passed down through generations, like the perseverance and tolerance in love, need to be carefully crafted to achieve lasting beauty.

The companionship and support of the villagers of Qinglongpo and like-minded friends made this journey about love and inheritance even warmer and more powerful.

Ultimately, the story transcends personal love and hate, rising to the level of cultural inheritance. Gu Fanxing, Pei Luonan, Kong Haoyu, Xiao Fangfei, Du Fei, Ling Jiu'er, and others, in their own ways, protect the intangible cultural heritage on the verge of extinction, allowing the thousand-year-old kiln fire to continue, and giving traditional culture a new vitality in modern society.

This is not only about their personal happiness and growth, but also about their reverence for and inheritance of traditional culture, and their adherence to and practice of their original aspirations.

The kiln fire never ceases, and our original aspiration remains unchanged.

This rebirth and the subsequent encounter and companionship teach us that no matter what pain we experience, we should never give up our love for life or close our hearts to love. True happiness is having someone willing to break their principles for you and stay true to your original aspirations. And the most precious inheritance is not only the continuation of love, but also the passing down of culture and the unwavering commitment to our original aspirations from generation to generation.

May everyone who walks in darkness meet the one who brings them light; may every unwavering initial aspiration shine with the most beautiful light; and may every ray of sunshine warm the years and illuminate the future.