Jiang Sixian knew that since fate had begun to favor her, it would no longer torment her excessively.
Jiang Yi’s awkwardness and gradual softening were all evident to her. When Jiang Yi embraced her again, Jiang Sixian felt that no matter what happened in the future, she would never let go of this person.
As time passed, Jiang Yi’s affection became increasingly obvious. Immersed in such love, Jiang Sixian gradually felt her long-restricted heart begin to free itself. Through years of mental torment, she slowly found peace.
So much so that on the morning Jiang Yi suddenly left, she didn’t panic and chase after her.
Because when Jiang Yi left, she had given her a kiss. That kiss felt like a promise, making Jiang Sixian willingly stay behind and wait for her.
That morning, Jiang Sixian slept in bed for a long time. It wasn’t until she woke up around noon that she realized Jiang Yi had gone out. Only then did she get up in her pajamas, open her computer, and check Jiang Yi’s itinerary.
Jiang Yi’s driving route was simple—she had followed the navigation straight to the cemetery where her mother was buried without any stops along the way.
Jiang Sixian sat in front of her computer, staring at the unmoving red marker indicating the destination, and remained still for a long time.
Suddenly, it dawned on her—Jiang Yi had truly remembered.
She sat numbly before the screen, keeping Jiang Yi company across space and time. As she watched, a tear rolled down her cheek, yet the corners of her lips lifted slightly into a gentle smile.
She waited from day until night, and what she received was a long-overdue apology gift—and Jiang Yi herself.
In the early hours of that morning, when the sky was dim and the world before her pitch-black, she found herself once again in the grassy field where they had parted years ago. Jiang Yi never let go of her hand—her palm was so warm, unchanged from their youth despite the years of separation.
Abruptly, she sensed a crack splitting open in the darkness, allowing light to pour through. Jiang Yi appeared within that light, leading her by the hand back home.
From that day onward, all her nightmares came to an end.
——
Another peaceful night passed, and when Jiang Sixian awoke to the morning light, Jiang Yi was already up. Blinking drowsily, she turned her head toward the bedside and saw Jiang Yi dressing.
The young woman possessed a strikingly athletic physique. Jiang Sixian tilted her head up, watching as Jiang Yi pulled on a loose polo shirt. The fabric slid down her chest, following the lines of her waist before settling over her perfectly toned abdomen.
Jiang Sixian’s gaze lingered subtly on her waist before propping herself up on one elbow, lying in bed as she observed Jiang Yi with a slightly hoarse voice: “Are you really okay going out like this?”
Hearing her voice, Jiang Yi turned in surprise: “You’re awake? Did I wake you?”
Seeing the regret flash across Jiang Yi’s face, Jiang Sixian shook her head: “No, I just slept enough on my own. Is your morning class early today? Why are you up at this hour?”
As she spoke, Jiang Sixian sat up, kneeling on the bed as she wrapped her arms around Jiang Yi’s waist. Tilting her head up with a smile, she asked: “If you still have time, want me to help you out?”
Her eyes lowered meaningfully toward Jiang Yi’s abdomen.
Jiang Yi sighed helplessly, leaning down to kiss Jiang Sixian’s forehead as she coaxed: “Didn’t I tell you yesterday? I have to go to the farm outside the city for an internship today—I need to pick up a few students.”
“There’s no time left, so let’s skip it today.”
As she spoke, Jiang Yi planted several more kisses on Jiang Sixian’s forehead, her tone turning playful: “Be good, my dear wife. I’ll make it up to you later, okay?”
With that, she released Jiang Sixian and hurriedly pulled on her pants.
Jiang Sixian, still wrapped in the blankets, shuffled on her knees to Jiang Yi’s side and embraced her from behind. Resting her chin on Jiang Yi’s shoulder, her hands wandered mischievously down Jiang Yi’s waistline as she teased: “If you won’t let me help, are you planning to go out and seduce someone else like this?”
“Jiang Yi, you’re failing your wifely duties.”
Jiang Yi stiffened, her resolve crumbling as she slumped against Jiang Sixian’s shoulder with a resigned sigh: “This is just a physiological reaction. No one will notice with the pants I’m wearing today.”
Jiang Sixian thoroughly enjoyed having Jiang Yi at her mercy. Tilting her head up, she kissed Jiang Yi’s earlobe and whispered: “That won’t do… I can’t let my aroused alpha leave the house~”
Jiang Yi chuckled, turning her head to look at Jiang Sixian: “So if we don’t settle this today, I’m not allowed to leave, is that it?”
Jiang Sixian nodded: “Mhm~”
Narrowing her eyes slightly as she took in Jiang Yi’s neatly dressed, clean-cut appearance, the urge to tease her grew even stronger. Jiang Sixian tilted her head up, capturing Jiang Yi’s lips in a kiss as she cooed: “Let me take care of you, okay?”
With that, she pushed Jiang Yi down onto the bed, lifting her shirt to press a kiss against her skin.
Jiang Yi lay on her back, staring up at the ceiling with resignation: “Then hurry up…”
Jiang Sixian smiled, peeling off Jiang Yi’s clothes as she replied: “I’d love to hurry, but the question is… are you planning to finish too quickly?”
Jiang Yi refused to take the bait, wrapping her arms around Jiang Sixian’s waist as she looked up: “That depends on your skills, my dear… ah… after going at it for so long last night, how are you still so…”
Jiang Sixian braced herself over Jiang Yi, smiling down at her: “Still so what?”
“Good at squeezing me dry.”
Jiang Sixian grinned, pausing for a moment before answering: “Because I’ve gotten used to it. Ah, we’ll be apart for so long today—you’d better satisfy me properly.”
As she spoke, she patted Jiang Yi’s cheek lightly and smiled: “Be good and listen to me, understand?”
Jiang Yi gripped her waist, exasperated: “Honestly, Jiang Sixian, ever since I stopped working, I’ve been feeling more and more like your kept boytoy. Even though we’re married, I still feel like a freeloader.”
“Life as a live-in son-in-law is tough.”
Jiang Sixian braced herself against Jiang Yi’s shoulders, her eyes glimmering with fragmented laughter: “Isn’t that nice? Since we’re already married, why don’t you just quit school and forget about your career? Wouldn’t being a housewife suit you just fine?”
Now that they were finally married and in the midst of their honeymoon phase, it was frustrating that Jiang Yi still had classes to attend, leaving them unable to indulge in each other during weekdays. The more Jiang Sixian thought about it, the more dissatisfied she felt.
Jiang Yi clearly wasn’t pleased with this suggestion either, giving Jiang Sixian a firm pinch. Jiang Sixian smacked her shoulder lightly, telling her to ease up.
Jiang Yi sat up, pulling Jiang Sixian into her arms. Jiang Sixian nestled against her shoulder, breathing in the soothing scent of snow cedar as she lazily began drifting back to sleep.
Jiang Yi buried her face against Jiang Sixian’s shoulder, exhaling softly against her ear: “Then let me ask you, my dear wife—how much allowance will you give me each month?”
Jiang Sixian considered this seriously: “You won’t need to buy groceries or cook, and we have a driver for outings… so at least sixty times a month.”
Better to set the quota for marital duties a little higher.
Almost immediately, she felt Jiang Yi bite her earlobe. She heard Jiang Yi grumble unhappily: “Are you some heartless capitalist? You’ll drain me dry at this rate!”
Jiang Sixian shivered as a ticklish sensation ran through her, pressing against Jiang Yi’s shoulder as she whined: “Hey, don’t bite me—it tickles. What’s wrong with sixty times a month? You should know that alphas are perpetual motion machines until they hit sixty.”
“A normal alpha should manage seven times a day as standard. Someone like you should aim for at least ten.”
Jiang Yi froze, her movements halting abruptly. Jiang Sixian turned her head to look and, sure enough, saw that Jiang Yi’s expression had darkened. Smiling, Jiang Sixian pinched her cheek and said: “Alright, alright, if you’re not up for it, we can reduce it to thirty times a month.”
Jiang Yi still didn’t look happy. Feeling a little uncomfortable, Jiang Sixian nuzzled against her and cooed: “I’m already being so accommodating—shouldn’t you be a little more generous?”
The moment she rubbed against Jiang Yi, the alpha reluctantly wrapped her arms around her. Holding Jiang Sixian close, she asked stiffly: “How do you know other alphas can go seven times a night?”
Jiang Sixian blinked, immediately picking up on the thick scent of jealousy in that question. Unable to help herself, she burst into laughter, trembling against Jiang Yi’s shoulder as she explained: “It’s from… reading research papers… some physiology studies, just general knowledge…”
Jiang Yi let out an “oh,” her mood gradually improving as her expression softened.
Jiang Sixian yawned lazily, her head spinning slightly as she slumped against Jiang Yi’s shoulder and urged her to hurry up. Jiang Yi obediently complied, holding her close for a while longer.
By now, Jiang Sixian was thoroughly spent. Lying limply atop Jiang Yi, she blinked drowsily and murmured: “Jiang Yi, are you feeling better now?”
Jiang Yi nodded: “Mhm, should be fine now.”
She sat up, lifting Jiang Sixian off herself before rolling out of bed.
Jiang Sixian hugged the blankets, curling back into bed. Breathing lightly, she gazed up at Jiang Yi with a smile: “Then go take a shower, or you’ll be late.”
Jiang Yi stood by the bed, pulling on her clothes as she retorted: “And whose fault is that?”
Jiang Sixian quickly replied: “Sorry, sorry, you just smell too good—I couldn’t help myself.”
At those words, the usually easygoing alpha’s resolve crumbled. Jiang Sixian watched as the woman by the bed flushed slightly before mumbling awkwardly: “Whatever… it’s still manageable. And also…”
“Stop reading all that weird stuff…”
“If you think I’m not performing well enough, I can always step it up…”
Jiang Sixian watched as Jiang Yi awkwardly tugged at her own earlobe and found the gesture unbearably cute. Unable to hold back her laughter, she sat up and hugged Jiang Yi again: “There, there, you’re amazing.”
She then tilted her head up to kiss Jiang Yi’s lips, coaxing her like a child: “I’m just too greedy—no matter how much I have you, it never feels like enough.”
Jiang Yi’s ears turned red at that. Lowering her head, she kissed Jiang Sixian’s lips gently: “I feel the same way. Wait for me tonight, okay?”
Jiang Sixian nodded, whispering back: “Okay, I’ll wait for you.”
After another round of lingering affection, Jiang Yi finally left.
Jiang Sixian lay in bed for a while longer before heading to the bathroom to freshen up, change clothes, and take a car to the office.
At noon, Jiang Sixian suddenly received a message from Jiang Yi: “Oh no, did you leave a mark on the back of my neck yesterday?!”
Jiang Sixian replied: “Mhm, just leaving my mark.”
Jiang Yi responded almost immediately: “You know what? During lunch just now, a female classmate pulled me aside and asked if I was an escort! She said she could sponsor me for 200,000 a month!”
“Help, you keep leaving marks on me—even when I say I’m married, no one believes me! They all think some rich cougar is playing with me!”
“I feel like I’ll never wash off this gigolo reputation now.”
Reading Jiang Yi’s messages, Jiang Sixian could practically see the devastated look on her face through the screen. Unable to suppress a laugh, she typed back cheerfully: “As if she stands a chance. You’re mine—I’ve stamped you.”
“Send me your location. I’ll pick you up today.”
Jiang Yi quickly sent an address, accompanied by a frantic line: “HURRY!!!!!!!!”
Jiang Sixian’s eyes curved into crescents as she pressed the voice message button and whispered: “Don’t worry, I’m on my way.”
With that, she stood up and had her bodyguard drive her to Jiang Yi’s location. The afternoon meeting would have to wait—right now, she had a damsel-in-distress alpha to rescue.
