funbook-pk Chapter 78 Reward, A Loving Kiss
Chapter 78 Reward, A Loving Kiss
Shu Yun had the same idea, and they immediately agreed. She turned back to Gu Jun and said something, then she and Tian Xiufen went hand in hand to watch the commotion next door. Gu Jun watched her walk away briskly. Was her back not sore anymore? Were her legs not weak anymore?
When the two arrived, the farce at the Jiang family's house was nearing its end, but the intensity of the drama was still clearly visible.
Ma Jing's face was scratched with several red marks, half of her face was swollen and red, her braid had come undone, and the collar of her clothes had been torn open, making her look like a crazy old woman. On the other side, Granny Jiang was even worse. Her already gray hair, with only a few strands left, had been pulled out and was lying on the ground. One of her eyes was bruised and she couldn't open it, making her look somewhat like a rascally old dog, both comical and funny.
Shu Yun rubbed her nose and looked up at the sky, afraid that she might burst out laughing. However, even if she didn't laugh, others would. Among the crowd that had gathered to watch the commotion, someone couldn't help but chuckle. The scene was quiet for a moment, then more laughter erupted. Shu Yun mingled in the crowd, laughing heartily.
The female cadre who was mediating the conflict in the center originally had a serious expression on her face, but she couldn't help but laugh when she heard the laughter.
But Ma Jing and Granny Jiang, who were being ridiculed, didn't find it funny at all. The two enemies were extremely hostile to each other, and they were about to fight again after exchanging only a few words, but were stopped by the onlookers.
The female officer snapped, "Alright, do you really want to make a big fuss about this and let everyone in the compound see your good deeds? Why don't you call your son and your husband over for a look?"
Silence fell on both sides again. "I understand the situation now. Both sides are at fault. Grandma Jiang, please return the eggs to the child. You're already so old. Why would you need to go to someone's house to take a few more eggs?"
Granny Jiang refused to believe it, saying, "It really wasn't me, I didn't take it!"
The female officer glared at her. "You really think no one saw you? Do you want me to put on a loudspeaker in the residential compound today and see if anyone sees you carrying eggs? But if you really want to do that, things won't be so simple once the truth comes out. You'll have to write a self-criticism and criticize and reflect on your mistakes in front of everyone."
Jiang Pozi, concerned about her reputation, hesitated for a few moments but ultimately said nothing more. Ma Jing, on the other hand, became smug. "No, she has to compensate me at least a few more. She injured me, so she has to give me some more compensation."
Granny Jiang was furious and jumped up, shouting, "No way! You wish!"
The female officer was unable to mediate any further. Fortunately, the matter had escalated to a point where the military families of both sides were alerted, and they all arrived at the Jiang family home shortly afterward. At this point, both Granny Jiang and Ma Jing stopped making a scene. Granny Jiang obediently returned the eggs to Ma Jing, and the two apologized to each other, thus resolving the matter.
It seems that the lively interactions between Ma Jing and Granny Jiang will be a topic of conversation in the family compound for some time to come.
Shu Yun watched the whole spectacle and was in a good mood. That evening, after taking a bath, she hummed a tune while applying perfume to her hands.
Gu Jun came up, still damp with sweat, which suddenly reminded Shu Yun of the absurdity of the previous night. She slowed down her application of the lotion and stopped humming a song, glancing at Gu Jun out of the corner of her eye.
Gu Jun leaned closer to Shu Yun and placed his hand on her waist. Shu Yun immediately stopped his large hand, her eyes widening. "What are you doing? I haven't recovered from last night."
Gu Jun said innocently, "Didn't you say your back ached and your legs were weak during the day? Let me massage them for you."
Shu Yun removed his hand. "No, just stay on your side of the bed."
Gu Jun didn't object, only saying, "Really, don't rub it."
Shu Yun lay in bed, turned over so her back was to Gu Jun, and said, "No, I'm tired, let's go to sleep." She was determined not to give Gu Jun a chance to take advantage of her. Don't think she didn't see the little flame in Gu Jun's eyes; she wouldn't fall for it!
Gu Jun turned off the light. "Goodnight."
The room was completely dark. Shu Yun tossed and turned a few times, her legs and back aching, making it difficult for her to lie comfortably in bed. Meanwhile, Gu Jun beside her was breathing evenly. Shu Yun listened and gritted her teeth inwardly; the culprit seemed completely unaffected, sleeping soundly.
Feeling resentful, Shu Yun shifted her body and bumped her head against Gu Jun, only to be pulled into his arms. He patted Shu Yun's back and asked, "Do you want me to massage your legs again?" His voice was completely free of sleepiness.
Shu Yun paused for a moment, then pressed her leg under the blanket onto Gu Jun's leg, her meaning quite clear.
Gu Jun got up and turned on the light, gently kneading Shu Yun's calf muscles with his large hands. "Is this the right amount of pressure?"
Shu Yun: "Push harder."
"so?"
"Hmm." Gu Jun's large hand was warm and gentle, and the right amount of pressure kneaded the sore muscles, which made Shu Yun feel a little pain but also truly relaxed.
Gu Jun brought up yesterday's events, saying, "Why did you bring out the alcohol yesterday? You can't drink so much next time." Recalling Shu Yun's wonderful demeanor yesterday, he added, "Don't drink outside either, unless I'm there too."
Shu Yun rolled her eyes. "Where am I supposed to drink outside?"
Thinking back to yesterday, Shu Yun's mood improved a bit. "Gu Jun, I haven't told you yet, but the publisher I submitted my manuscript to has replied."
Shu Yun reached into the drawer of the bedside table and took out the letter, saying demurely, "Look."
Gu Jun took it and glanced at it a few times. "So much royalties at once?"
Shu Yun modestly replied, "Not much."
That's quite a modest statement; it might have been more believable if the corners of his mouth hadn't turned up.
Gu Jun also smiled and was in a good mood. Shu Yun was like a proud little fox with its head held high, but its tail was wagging, clearly wanting to be praised and petted. Gu Jun then stroked its fur and said, "It seems that our family's quality of life will depend entirely on Comrade Shu Yun from now on. You are the pillar of our family."
Shu Yun felt well taken care of both physically and mentally, and gave Gu Jun a kiss on the arm as a gesture of respect, saying, "You know how to talk when you're rewarding me."
But Gu Jun leaned closer to Shu Yun and shamelessly said, "I want the reward on my face."
As he spoke, he gently kissed Shu Yun's forehead, eyebrows, and nose. It was very light and a little ticklish. Shu Yun laughed out loud at the kiss, "No."
"I'm not giving you a reward."
The two ended up laughing and rolling around together. Shu Yun was only released after being kissed until she was breathless and her eyes were sparkling. "You big pervert!"
Shu Yun didn't beg for mercy, but after being kissed a few more times, she shut up.
She was magnanimous and decided not to argue with Gu Jun. She pulled the covers up and went to sleep.