Chapter 129: Help Your Brother

After the banquet ended, Wen Jiu finally had time to chat with her father and mother.

Wen Jiu whispered in complaint, “Mom, Dad, you both knew all along, but I was the only one kept in the dark.”

Though it sounded like a grievance, the sweetness on her face was unmistakable.

Her mother smiled warmly. “You, dear. It’s getting late. Are you coming home with us?”

Wen Jiu suddenly thought of Gu Zehuai and hesitated.

Her mother immediately sensed her thoughts, leaning close to whisper discreetly, “Jiu Jiu, your father and I will head back first. Remember what I told you before—make sure to take good care of yourself, okay?”

Wen Jiu nodded, and only then did her parents feel at ease to leave.

After seeing off Gu Zehuai’s family, the two of them returned to their apartment.

Gu Zehuai had drunk quite a bit that evening, so he arranged for a driver.

Throughout the ride, Gu Zehuai rambled incoherently, but every word was directed at Wen Jiu.

When they got out of the car, Wen Jiu saw that Gu Zehuai could walk on his own, so she merely supported his arm lightly as a gesture.

Inside the elevator, Gu Zehuai’s eyes were clear and focused, showing no sign of drunkenness, fixated solely on Wen Jiu.

“Is there something on my face?” she asked.

Gu Zehuai shook his head. “No, it’s just that my Jiu Jiu is too beautiful.”

The moment they stepped inside, Gu Zehuai pressed Wen Jiu against the entrance wall and kissed her.

Wen Jiu looked puzzled. “Are you pretending to be drunk?”

Gu Zehuai’s lips curled into a smirk. “You’ll find out soon enough.”

It wasn’t until Wen Jiu’s body touched the soft bed that she realized Gu Zehuai hadn’t been drunk at all—he had tricked her!

With that in mind, Wen Jiu didn’t hesitate and took the initiative.

Gu Zehuai, who had been longing for this, welcomed her eagerness wholeheartedly.

But after a short while, Wen Jiu grew tired.

Gu Zehuai shifted positions and grinned, “Wife, don’t beg for mercy later.”

It was the first time he called her “wife,” and Wen Jiu found it a bit strange to hear.

“I was worried you wouldn’t be up to it. Begging for mercy, huh?”

That remark stoked Gu Zehuai’s pride as a man, and for the entire night, he proved himself in action.

Wen Jiu was compelled to respond in kind, calling him “husband” in return, as Gu Zehuai coaxed her with the notion of reciprocity.

Wen Jiu was not shy about it.

Thankfully, Gu Zehuai knew moderation and, at the right moment, carried Wen Jiu to the bathroom to freshen up.

But the moment Wen Jiu brushed against him casually, Gu Zehuai’s breathing quickened instantly.

“Jiu Jiu, I swear, you made the first move.”

Gu Zehuai teased her playfully.

Wen Jiu saw through his little game but allowed him to indulge anyway—after all, she was quite comfortable herself.

Why not enjoy it? It was simply delightful.

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Meanwhile, in Ye Chen’s apartment, Shen Mengxia was a completely different sight.

“Brother Ye Chen, please go easy on me. I’m so tired,” she whimpered.

Ye Chen didn’t stop, smiling at the complaining Shen Mengxia. “How could you possibly be tired?”

Shen Mengxia whimpered even more, unsure why she felt that way.

Watching her plead exhaustion, Ye Chen finally relented.

But then he changed tactics. “If that’s the case, then help your brother out.”

Though Shen Mengxia was well-versed in theory, she was utterly lost in practice.

Eventually, Ye Chen couldn’t bear it any longer and switched methods again.

They spent a sleepless night.

———

The next day, Wen Jiu slept straight through until noon. She vaguely remembered asking Gu Zehuai to request leave for her earlier that morning.

Checking her phone confirmed it—there was a message sent to Li Lian.

Gu Zehuai had already gone to work. Wen Jiu truly admired his energy; he seemed tireless, still vibrant enough to head to the office.

Wen Jiu opened her chat with Shen Mengxia and sent her a message, asking about her situation with Ye Chen. Since it wasn’t convenient to inquire the night before, she waited until now to reach out.