Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 98: Ninety-eight daughter-in-law, my arm is numb!_1

Chapter 98: Ninety-eight daughter-in-law, my arm is numb!_1

Gu Chen was afraid of crowding Ji Pianran and had been sleeping on his side the whole time.

Ji Pianran was also incredibly nervous—after all, for years, they had been sleeping in separate beds.

Now, to suddenly be sleeping together like this—it would be a lie to say she wasn’t nervous.

She was shy and nervous, and so lacked the courage to even glance at Gu Chen.

Her head was turned towards Xiao Tangtang the whole time.

She tried to alleviate the awkwardness in her heart this way.

To tell the truth, Gu Chen felt a bit embarrassed too.

After all, it was their first time sharing a bed since they got married!

An hour passed and neither of them had moved an inch.

Gu Chen’s shoulders were starting to ache.

Thinking Ji Pianran had fallen asleep, he couldn’t help but gently turn over.

With this turn, his eyes met Ji Pianran’s back.

Undeniably, even Ji Pianran’s back view was beautiful.

Her jet-black hair spread out like black jade.

Her slender backline was extremely graceful, just looking at it sparked a strong desire to protect her.

Her arms were completely exposed to the air.

The skin was both white and delicate.

Gu Chen couldn’t help but swallow his saliva.

Looking at her frail and beautiful back, he couldn’t help feeling all sorts of emotions.

Memories from his past life kept surfacing.

Back then, she married him when he had nothing.

She only wanted to be with him because she liked him and wanted to spend her life with him.

Likewise, his mother later bought a house.

They had a simple wedding—if it could even be called a wedding—just invited two tables of people to have a meal, nothing fancy.

Because his family was really poor, Ji Pianran didn’t even have a wedding outfit.

A red dress, and she married him with such determination.

After the marriage, she bore and raised his child.

No matter how tough or bitter, she never complained.

When she was pregnant, she still went to the fields with a hoe before dawn.

Hoping to earn a bit more money, to contribute to the family budget.

But back then, he truly was clueless.

He even felt from the bottom of his heart that she was just putting on a show for him, as if she was passively complaining about his lack of success.

Forcing a woman to work hard and provide for the family.

Therefore, he never showed her a shred of kindness.

...

His heart felt a faint sting.

All he could remember was Ji Pianran’s kindness.

Gu Chen couldn’t figure out why he couldn’t have cherished her properly back then?

Why did he have to push things until they ended tragically with a broken family?

In reality, the person who owes something isn’t at ease either.

Every debt felt like a stone pressing on his chest.

The better she was, the more uncomfortable he felt.

Gu Chen took a deep breath, feeling as though his chest was filled with lead, making it hard to breathe.

Ji Pianran also hadn’t fallen asleep and when she heard Gu Chen sigh,

she couldn’t help but ask softly with concern.

"What’s wrong, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

Because she was afraid of waking Xiao Tangtang, Ji Pianran’s voice was very light, almost inaudible if not listened to carefully.

But Gu Chen heard it loud and clear.

His heart felt as if it was gently squeezed.

His eyes suddenly became a bit sour.

She was still caring about him.

He had been so awful to her in the past.

Yet, this woman never complained at all.

She had always used her silence and the tenderness buried in her heart to silently withstand the world.

He reached out and hugged Ji Pianran from behind.

He owed her too much.

These years had been hard for her.

Feeling the warmth of Gu Chen’s arms around her, Ji Pianran’s heart leapt to her throat.

Her voice trembled with nervousness.

"Why are you...."

Before she could finish talking, she heard Gu Chen’s tired and somewhat husky voice.

"Pian Ran, I’m sorry."

Gu Chen’s tone carried a trace of desolation, distinctly different from the always smiling Gu Chen of the past.

He... must be very upset.

Ji Pianran’s heart, in that moment, suddenly began to ache.

It wasn’t sympathy for herself, but for Gu Chen.

She swallowed and, as if possessed by a demon, simply didn’t move.

"Stop saying sorry, we have a long life ahead, let’s take it slow."

Her voice seemed to carry some mysterious power, instantly calming Gu Chen’s chaotic heart.

Right!

They had a whole lifetime ahead, and he wanted to walk it with her!

To give her a grand wedding!

The two of them just held each other, not knowing when they fell asleep.

They call it a night, but it was actually just a few hours.

Gu Chen was awakened by numbness, and when he opened his eyes, he saw Ji Pianran lying on his arm.

The morning sunlight spilled on her delicate and fair face.

At that moment, Ji Pianran was sleeping soundly, her beautiful apricot eyes closed, her long eyelashes fluttering like a pair of butterflies ready to take flight.

Her small and adorable nose, and her pink, pouty lips.

Just looking at her was enough to stir an urge to taste them.

But Gu Chen did not act on impulse!

Because his arm was really about to break!!!

Other Rebirth Systems bestow all kinds of poison immunity, incredible strength, and magical elixirs.

His system was so stingy.

So far, it had only given him a piece of land, a spring, a pack of seeds, and Intermediate Calligraphy skills.

Not friendly at all.

Gu Chen, afraid to wake Ji Pianran, moved gently.

Attempting to pull out his arm.

But as soon as he moved, Ji Pianran’s long eyelashes fluttered, and in the next second, her eyes opened.

Seeing the pained expression on Gu Chen’s face, Ji Pianran blinked and instantly woke up.

She then asked nervously, "What’s wrong?"

Did he catch a chill?

Or cramp?

Why does he look so pained?

Should we go to the hospital?

She was genuinely worried.

Gu Chen gave a wry smile and gently tugged at his arm.

"Wife, it’s numb."

!!!

Ji Pianran’s eyelids twitched, instinctively lifting her head to look at Gu Chen’s arm, and when she realized his arm was actually under her own head.

Instantly, her temples pulsed rapidly, and her whole body turned as red as a cooked shrimp.

This is terrible!

She had actually been sleeping on Gu Chen’s arm all night?

When had she laid down on it?

How could she not have felt anything!

Gu Chen pulled out his arm, shaking it several times, the numbness finally fading away somewhat, gradually regaining some feeling.

He lifted his arm and, with a mischievous smile, looked at Ji Pianran, "Shall we sleep a bit more?"

Embarrassed, he was ready to go again!

To continue holding her while they slept!

They could sleep for three days and three nights!

Ji Pianran had not expected this man to be so shameless.

She was teased by Gu Chen until her face turned red and her heart raced.

When had she failed to notice that Gu Chen was also so slick?

How many faces did this man have?

She pursed her lips, struggling to suppress the nervousness in her heart.

Then, almost petulantly, she blurted out, "You can sleep by yourself."

After saying that, she thought of getting up, but unfortunately, she was only wearing one of Gu Chen’s t-shirts.

Which was somewhat inconvenient.

She was at a loss when suddenly she heard Xiao Tangtang’s milky, coquettish voice.

"Daddy, Tangtang wants a good morning kiss~"

Xiao Tangtang had also had enough sleep by then, originally lying in bed in a daze, but when he heard the two people talking, he slowly opened his eyes.

Seeing both Gu Chen and Ji Pianran there.

With a grin, he immediately showed a sweet and goofy smile.

The next second, he sat up, spread his little arms, asking for Daddy to hold him.

The little figure was obedient and cute, so adorable!