A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

Ye Wenxi woke up early the next morning.

It was a little after six in the morning, just as dawn was breaking.

A grayish-blue light shone through the gaps in the curtains.

Lu Weidong was facing her, still sleeping soundly.

Ye Wenxi leaned over and gently touched his lips.

She then quietly got up and dressed.

She pushed open the door and stepped into the courtyard, taking a deep breath of the crisp morning air.

On early winter mornings in Northeast China, the cold air pierces the nasal cavity like fine needles.

Just one bite is enough to completely wake you up, even freezing away any drowsiness.

The sound of the door opening startled Lu Weidong awake.

"Wenxi?"

No one answered.

Lu Weidong sat up abruptly.

Looking out the bedroom window.

He saw Ye Wenxi standing in the courtyard wearing his military overcoat.

As dawn broke, pale golden light enveloped her.

Her skin was as white as snow, and her long hair was loosely draped over her shoulders.

With eyes closed and face tilted back, it's as if one is feeling the morning breeze and light.

Looking at her serene appearance, Lu Weidong couldn't help but smile.

Ye Wenxi seemed to sense his gaze.

She suddenly opened her eyes and turned to look at the bedroom window.

The two looked at each other through the glass and laughed at the same time.

When Ye Wenxi walked back into the house, Lu Weidong had already gotten up.

"Time to get up?" she asked.

"Okay, I'm going to the cafeteria to get breakfast." Lu Weidong was buttoning his shirt.

"Don't go." Ye Wenxi walked towards the kitchen.

"We have so many gifts from everyone at home. I'll cook some porridge, let's eat at home."

"Okay," Lu Weidong followed, "I'll cook."

Breakfast was simple: a pot of white porridge, two dishes of pickled vegetables, and a large steamed bun that Zhang Yunxia had brought.

What are the plans for today?

Lu Weidong put some pickled vegetables in Ye Wenxi's porridge bowl.

Ye Wenxi took a bite of her steamed bun and mumbled in reply:

"I'll continue drawing the design drafts for the food factory, what about you?"

"I'm planning to find a carpenter and have a large bathtub custom-made."

"Ideally, it should be big enough to fit both of us."

Lu Weidong looked at her with a smile in his eyes.

Ye Wenxi gave him a reproachful look:

"How big would it have to be? It wouldn't even fit in the bathroom."

At this point, Lu Weidong remembered that he was about to be promoted, so he told her.

"Huh? Really?"

She still had a steamed bun in her mouth, and her eyes were wide open.

"Yes, the official order will be issued in a few days." Lu Weidong nodded.

"So, we can apply to move to a three-bedroom apartment, which will be much more spacious."

He looked at her: "Do you want to change?"

"No." Ye Wenxi shook her head.

"This house is enough for the two of us."

"Moving is too much trouble, I don't want the hassle."

She put down her chopsticks and walked over to Lu Weidong.

He patted him on the shoulder in a very professional manner.

"Not bad, young man! Very promising at such a young age!"

After saying that, she smiled and leaned closer:

"Tell me, what reward do you want? I'll buy it for you once I get my royalties."

Lu Weidong couldn't help but laugh at her smug little face.

He pulled the person into his arms.

He let her sit sideways on his lap, loosely encircling her with his arms:

"Any reward is fine?" Lu Weidong asked.

"That has to be something I can afford to give." Ye Wenxi raised her chin.

"I want..."

Lu Weidong's hands suddenly started making small movements.

Ye Wenxi jumped up from his leg with a start.

The movement was too hasty, and the injured foot accidentally hit the ground.

"Ugh... Ugh! I won't give you this!"

She glared at him, her ears turning red.

"I'm going to get busy, you can wash the dishes!"

After saying that, he hopped on one foot toward the study.

Lu Weidong watched her retreating figure and chuckled softly.

......

For the next few days, Ye Wenxi didn't go out much.

In addition to inviting Wang Hao and Lu Yuanchuan, the couple, to our home for a meal.

She spent the rest of her time at home.

When several people came to visit.

I saw Ye Wenxi's design drafts spread out on the table.

It's not just food packaging.

There are also several garment sample drafts and structural diagrams.

The lines are smooth and the style is unique.

Zhang Yunxia picked up a sheet and examined it closely, her eyes filled with surprise:

"Little Ye, you're truly a hidden gem!"

"I never knew you had this talent!"

Ye Wenxi smiled somewhat embarrassedly.

He waved his hand and said he was just drawing for fun, and didn't expect to be praised.

"The main thing is that the idea is good."

Chen Yuanchuan held another manuscript and nodded in agreement.

"This style of clothing is both elegant and novel; it would definitely be popular if it could be made."

Ye Wenxi's drawings may not be considered particularly exquisite in terms of artistic skill.

What truly catches the eye.

It is her sensitivity to color and her imagination of style.

And that timeless aesthetic.

They attributed it to a talent she possessed.

It is a spirituality that others cannot learn.

Zhang Yunxia held one of the clothing samples and looked at it over and over again.

His eyes were full of affection:

"It's so beautiful... I wish I could design that too."

She learned tailoring when she was young and was quite skilled.

But after he got married, he gradually gave up this craft.

Now it's amazing to see that Ye Wenxi can not only paint, but also create such innovative designs.

I felt both admiration and envy.

Upon hearing this, Ye Wenxi suddenly realized something.

"Sister-in-law, can you disassemble clothes? Do you still have the skills for cutting and sewing?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yunxia's eyes lit up instantly.

He seemed to understand Ye Wenxi's intention.

"Yes! As long as there's a pattern, I can do everything from taking apart pieces of clothing to sewing."

Ye Wenxi took Zhang Yunxia's hand:

"Sister-in-law, would you like to try it with me?"

Zhang Yunxia could hardly believe her ears.

She had seen Ye Wenxi's clothing samples; the styles were novel and elegant.

They were dressed even more brightly than the actors in the movie.

She never imagined that she could participate in making such clothes herself.

And her intuition told her so.

Ye Wenxi has ideas and vision.

This shows that Xiao Ye is no ordinary person; he might be capable of great things.

She recalled what Ye Wenxi had said to her before.

Zhang Yunxia, ​​too, has her own value.

"Hey! No problem! I'm available anytime!"

"Alright, I'll get the fabric ready, and we'll start in the next couple of days."

"Okay! Okay, okay!" Zhang Yunxia nodded repeatedly.

Everyone enjoyed their dinner.

Especially the large plate of fried chicken that Ye Wenxi fried—crispy, salty, and fragrant—was snatched up as soon as it hit the table.

"Sister-in-law, you're amazing!"

Wang Hao tore off a large bite of chicken, chewing and shouting.

"Chicken can be cooked like this? It smells amazing!"

"This must be very difficult to do, right?" Zhang Yunxia asked curiously.

Ye Wenxi explained with a smile, "It's actually not difficult. Just marinate it with seasonings beforehand."

"Sister-in-law, can I still come here for some fried chicken in the future?" Wang Hao asked expectantly.

"Okay, come back in a few days and I'll make it again," Ye Wenxi readily agreed.

Wang Hao suddenly felt a chill and turned his head.

He looked up and met Lu Weidong's gaze.

"I was just joking, sister-in-law."

"Hehehe..."

Ye Wenxi was amused and casually asked:

"Wang Hao, do you have a girlfriend?"

Lu Weidong immediately turned to look at her, his eyes showing a hint of nervousness.

"Not...not yet."

Wang Hao's face, which was usually as thick as a city wall, actually blushed slightly, a rare occurrence.

He awkwardly ate a couple of mouthfuls of rice.

"Oh? You've got someone in your heart, huh?"

Chen Yuanchuan, with his sharp eyes, immediately noticed the sign.

He nudged Wang Hao, who was eating in silence, with his elbow.

"Tell me, who have you taken a fancy to?"

Wang Hao just kept smiling and didn't say anything, and the blush on his face never went away.

"Tell us quickly! Tell us so we can help you out," Chen Yuanchuan urged him with a smile.

Wang Hao suddenly looked up, swallowed the food in his mouth, and put down his chopsticks.

He stood up abruptly.

"Reporting, sir! I do have someone I've taken a liking to."

"Tell us quickly, whose daughter is she?" Zhang Yunxia chimed in.

Wang Hao cleared his throat, his tone serious:

"As far as I know, this woman is currently single, has no romantic interest, performs excellently at work, and is an upright person."

"I hope the leader can give me a chance."

Everyone at the table stared wide-eyed, waiting for him to continue.

Wang Hao took a deep breath:

"She is Ding Jiahe, a military doctor in the division and an outstanding medical worker."

pat-

Ye Wenxi dropped the spoon from her hand onto the table.

boom!

Immediately following was the sound of Lu Weidong slamming down the bowl.

"You like Ding Jiahe?" Lu Weidong looked up at Wang Hao.

His face darkened, and his displeasure was evident in his expression.

Ye Wenxi turned her head and saw his expression.

My heart suddenly clenched!