After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 140 Indifferent to Romance

Chapter 140: Chapter 140 Indifferent to Romance

Before Su Yu could finish speaking, Jiang Ziling had already taken a deep breath and then, with a cry of pain, sprayed the scalding medicinal juice from his mouth.

"What’s the hurry? The medicine is still hot!"

Su Yu was both amused and exasperated, her eyes filled with helpless indulgence for him.

Jiang Ziling felt he had lost his composure. It seemed that nothing was going right for him today, so he quickly put on a busy facade, trying to mask his embarrassment. Su Yu noticed this and a slight smile touched the corners of her lips. She didn’t point it out, finding his flustered demeanor unexpectedly endearing.

Considering they needed to get up early the next day to head to town to deliver medical treatment, Su Yu started organizing the various medicinal products she had prepared recently.

The names of medicines, written by Jiang Ziling, had already dried. She carefully cut the paper into small pieces and stuck them one by one onto porcelain bottles with homemade paste. Every bottle was clearly labeled and orderly.

However, when all preparations were in place, Su Yu noticed that not only had Jiang Ziling’s condition not improved, but it had become even harder for him to endure the torment.

She opened her mouth to say something but swallowed the words back down, torn between concern and hesitation in her heart.

Jiang Ziling seemed to understand her look and, forcing himself to stand strong, said, "It’s okay, rest will help after the medicine."

Having said this, he staggered towards the bed.

Su Yu inadvertently caught sight of the embarrassing bulge under his clothes and couldn’t help but sympathize with his suffering.

Su Yu pursed her lips, well aware that Jiang Ziling, being at the peak of his vigor, was undoubtedly facing an arduous challenge.

And the greater challenge was that the night was still long, and the test was far from over.

As night deepened, Su Yu blew out the candle beside the bed, and everything seemed usual. She lay quietly beside Jiang Ziling, speaking in a deliberately subdued voice, "If there’s any discomfort, be sure to tell me right away."

Jiang Ziling’s throat moved, and he closed his eyes, feigning calm, trying to find tranquility through meditation.

However, the fresh scent emanating from the young girl beside him, like fine threads, wrapped around his nose, teasing every nerve, making his mood restless and sleep an impossibility.

As time passed, Jiang Ziling’s breathing became heavier, his chest heaving with repression and struggle.

Finally, Su Yu could not hold back any longer, her inner softness and maternal instincts provoked.

"Otherwise, let me try to find a way to help!"

After all, they had to go out for medical consultations the next day, and she only hoped for a peaceful night so that both of them could rest well.

Looking at Jiang Ziling in this state, Su Yu felt a ripple stir within her, sensing that this night might herald an extraordinary storm.

Those heavy breaths were especially clear in the silent night, like the low beat of a drum, striking Su Yu’s heart, causing ripples across the surface of her inner lake, too turbulent to settle down, let alone fall asleep peacefully.

"Help me? How exactly?"

Jiang Ziling looked bewildered, with a hint of confusion in his eyes, as if the sudden offer had caught him off guard.

Having learned from his past experiences, he had become cautious, no longer easily speculating on people’s emotions, especially this woman before him — Su Yu, who was always enigmatic.

In the moonlight, Su Yu subtly turned her body, using the cover of darkness. Her eyes sparkled with a determined and complex light, as if she had made an important decision.

Subsequently, she slowly extended a hand, gently yet firmly touching the soft spot deep within Jiang Ziling’s heart.

Just as Jiang Ziling was about to gasp in surprise, Su Yu’s other hand swiftly covered his lips, the movement gentle yet filled with an unquestionable strength.

"Don’t wake Xixi..."

She whispered, her voice thin as a mosquito’s yet carrying an undeniable firmness.

With a series of subtle and meaningful movements, Su Yu’s body gradually approached until she was half lying on Jiang Ziling’s chest.

At that moment, Jiang Ziling felt his mind go blank; all reason seemed to have been swept away by this sudden turn of events, leaving only instinctual responses—he numbly nodded, completely immersed in this unknown yet thrilling atmosphere.

The warmth from Su Yu’s palm radiated like fire, that unwavering presence causing her to feel both panicked and vaguely regretful, but having taken this step, there was no turning back.

Although she had never experienced such things herself, she had witnessed plenty of life’s storms, and with a deep breath, she resolutely began this unfamiliar exploration.

And Jiang Ziling, under that momentary stimulation, couldn’t help but tremble slightly, a low moan escaping his throat. This unprecedented sensation instantly took over all his senses and made him utterly indulge in it...

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight penetrated the window lattice, Su Yu forced a nonchalant demeanor, rising briskly from the bed and sending Jiang Ziling the day’s first greeting by the dining table, "Good morning!"

In her voice, she tried to hide a hint of barely detectable nervousness.

Jiang Ziling remained silently still, his gaze warm and deep, firmly fixed on Su Yu’s bustling figure.

In the moment before stepping out the door, he suddenly spoke, his words laced with teasing and care, "Ah Yu, you haven’t put on your shoes yet."

His tone was light, yet it caused Su Yu’s cheeks to instantly flush red, spreading to her ear tips.

Jiang Ziling’s lips curved slightly, his smile carrying a hint of mischief, as if silently making fun.

Su Yu pretended to be angry and pouted, "Is that any of your business?"

Having said that, she hurriedly slipped into her shoes and dashed out the door almost as if fleeing, leaving a trail of bell-like laughter echoing in the air.

Watching Su Yu’s retreating figure, Jiang Ziling’s lips remained tinged with a warm smile.

He thought to himself how the brave and fearless girl from last night was now so bashfully shy, such an enigmatic little lady.

Su Yu rushed to the kitchen, swapping her socks for a clean pair while chiding herself for her carelessness, repeatedly smacking her forehead.

Recalling Jiang Ziling’s gentle, smiling face when he reminded her, she couldn’t help but mutter under her breath, "What an oblivious, yet inexplicably reassuring guy."

On the other hand, Jiang Ziling’s mood was exceptionally buoyant.

Last night’s incident had not only let him experience an unprecedented emotional clash but, more importantly, allowed him to recognize the deep-seated feelings for Su Yu he had long harbored.

From then on, he yearned to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ah Yu, to weather the storms and enjoy the sunshine of life together.

At the dining table, Su Yu had simply prepared several fragrant chive and egg pancakes. After setting them up, she headed straight to the bedroom to wake Xixi. She did not say much throughout the process, even giving Jiang Ziling a slightly coquettish glance, but that look was full of a young girl’s unique cunningness and charm.

Jiang Ziling’s smiling eyes were filled with indulgence for Su Yu, finding her every movement lively and charming, as if the very air was permeated with the sweetness between them.