CHAPTER 128: CHAPTER 127: CAN WE TONIGHT?

Finally, it was time to open for the new year, and Ye Manman had almost fully recuperated at home. With He Chen’s meticulous care every day, her complexion even looked rosier and brighter than before.

On the first day of Love Vine Sweet and Spicy Duck’s opening, many customers complimented her on looking more vibrant than before.

Being praised by so many strangers all day put Ye Manman in an exceptionally good mood. Although her reading efficiency was halved, He Chen looked more and more pleasing to her eyes.

Thinking about how He Chen looked uncomfortable every night holding back, she couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty.

After all, it was she who forced this naive fool to try meat, and then it was also she who commanded him to go back to eating vegetarian. No matter how she thought about it, she felt she was being cruel.

Ye Manman decided to lift his abstinence tonight. After taking a bath, she intentionally wore a particularly cunning nightdress.

Underneath the thick winter robe, the light summer nightdress was exceptionally silky and eye-catching.

Before He Chen returned and settled in the room, she intentionally turned off the lights and only lit a candle.

So, as soon as He Chen entered the room, he saw Ye Manman in the dim room, her smile tantalizing in the flickering candlelight, using just one slender finger to hook his pajama waistband.

"Man, Manman..."

He Chen was momentarily stunned, unable to handle the scene before him.

His Adam’s apple bobbed up and down several times before he nervously grasped her small hand, carefully asking.

"Today, is it alright?"

The room was very quiet when he asked this, and both could hear the sound of him swallowing.

As he looked at her, his deep eyes sparkled with anticipation and hope under the barely visible light.

Ye Manman didn’t speak, just let her smile spread across her lips. Then, under He Chen’s intense gaze, she slowly pulled down the thick robe’s belt.

The silky, smoky pink camisole nightdress appeared, shimmering with her every step towards him, like moonlight blending with sunlight in a mellow glow.

He Chen hadn’t noticed his nervous breathing was caught at the tip of his nose until Ye Manman’s white, delicate arm rested on his neck, and he exhaled a burst of hot air.

Like a fish nearly dying of thirst, He Chen tightly embraced

the slender, soft person in his arms, each breath becoming heavier and warmer.

No words were necessary, no need to ask. Her actions already gave a clear affirmation.

No matter how clueless He Chen was, he couldn’t fail to understand her intent. He swiftly scooped her up, took a few strides towards the bed.

Powerful, strong arms perched on the soft bed, the sheets quickly forming a deep indentation, and He Chen, full of fervor and desire, lowered his head. Ye Manman also smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Everything seemed set to proceed smoothly.

But at that moment, Ye Manman suddenly felt a stomach ache, followed by a warm sensation.

Her expression changed drastically, accidentally biting He Chen in the process.

He Chen winced from the pain, looking at her with confused yet passionate eyes, then affectionately rubbed his face against her cheek, so happy he squinted his eyes.

"What’s wrong, Manman?"

He was still squinting, his hot breath in her ear, each inhale and exhale making her heart tremble.

However, Ye Manman had to deliver this harsh reality to him.

"I-I got my period..."

She felt her face burn with embarrassment, covering it as she hesitated to meet He Chen’s eyes full of expectation.

This was seriously unlucky!

Clearly, she made the first move, yet now, just as things progressed, she had to leave him hanging.

Ye Manman felt she was being truly inconsiderate.

"That?"

He Chen was momentarily blank, but having dealt with her period many times before, he quickly realized.

He thought about the date, then immediately slapped his forehead and climbed off the bed.

Whether to feel awkward or not, He Chen’s expression instantly became quite remarkable.

"I, I..."

Standing by the bed, his face flushed red, his posture hunched awkwardly, he struggled to find words.

But remembering her period, he suddenly realized Ye Manman had just taken off her thick robe, now wearing only a camisole.

Quickly snapping back to his senses, worried she might catch a chill and worsen her cramps, he immediately picked her up, helped her put on and fasten the robe.

Not waiting for Ye Manman to speak, he dashed downstairs to bring up the kettle, first brewing her a bowl of brown sugar water, then filled a hot water bottle and wrapped it in cloth for her to hold.

After doing all this, He Chen had calmed down significantly, the fiery frustration from earlier had faded greatly.

More than anything else, he worried about Ye Manman’s comfort.

"He Chen..."

Cradling the bowl, drinking the brown sugar water in small sips, Ye Manman’s heart felt warm, but also more guilty about earlier.

"Mm?"

Tucking her snugly under the covers, He Chen placed her favorite period cravings on the bedside table, then turned seriously to listen as he heard her speak in his midst of busyness.

The more he did so, the guiltier Ye Manman felt.

"I’m sorry, He Chen, I forgot the timing and didn’t expect it to suddenly come..."

She gently bit the edge of the bowl, looking utterly dejected.

He Chen hadn’t expected her to feel upset over such a thing. He immediately put down the snacks and sat by the bed to gently hug her.

"Silly girl, you don’t need to apologize for that."

"You never have to say sorry to me. I was the careless one who didn’t keep track of the dates, forgetting it’s your time of the month, I should be the one scolded for almost letting you catch a chill and have cramps."

He coaxed her while grasping her hand, lightly patting his own face.

This childish act made them both pause in surprise, He Chen also not expecting himself to suddenly act like a fool, instantly feeling even more embarrassed.

But Ye Manman laughed until she felt less sad, hugging his waist and rubbing against his chest forcefully.

"He Chen, you’re so good!"

The two embraced affectionately for a while. Ye Manman, feeling the silk camisole was too cold, worried it might lead to cramps, so she had He Chen get her some thermal wear.

What was meant to be a simple change of clothing turned amusing when Ye Manman noticed He Chen looking a bit off again.

She sneaked a look at his face and found him breathing heavily, eyes bloodshot, yet suppressing any signs of discomfort, simply bowing slightly to avoid an embarrassing situation.

After changing, Ye Manman, holding the hot water bottle, gradually warmed up again, but she truly couldn’t bear to see He Chen enduring like this.

So she hugged He Chen, who was folding clothes by the bed.

"He Chen, are you still very uncomfortable?"

Her hand initially rested on his waist but soon moved to another spot.

He Chen instantly froze, crumpling the neatly folded clothes in his hand.

"Manman..."

"You can’t right now..."

His muscles all tensed again, Ye Manman’s face against his back could clearly feel the curve of those muscles and the power hidden within.

She exerted a small force, mischievously smiling.

"I can’t, but you can..."