The CEO's Substitute Ex-Wife
Chapter 221: A Tender Revelation

Chapter 221: A Tender Revelation

She always presented a strong facade to outsiders, but her heart was actually very soft, tough on the outside, gentle on the inside. This crying made him feel a little unbearable, and he regretted what happened that night even more.

It was his first time forcing a woman, and he didn’t know what happened that night.

"Xueru, don’t cry anymore." Tang Shuwen coaxed her gently and patiently. Chen Xueru stopped crying, quite surprised by his sudden halt. She had thought that even if she didn’t want to, he would continue.

Gu Rui had been like that before, and she thought all men were like that.

She also knew that suppressing one’s desires was painful for a man.

She turned her head to look at Tang Shuwen. In the dimly lit room, the man’s deep eyes held anxiety and tenderness, without anger or disappointment, only affectionately comforting her.

Chen Xueru’s heart stirred, feeling a bitter ache.

Did he truly care for her?

Tears welled up in her eyes. Since her parents passed away, only her aunt had cared for her; no one else had ever shown her such affection.

Tang Shuwen’s action warmed her heart.

Although she didn’t know why he, who was usually so domineering, would let her go, the reason wasn’t important anymore. She was deeply moved by the outcome.

Tang Shuwen saw her eyes misty with tears, felt a slight tremor, and lowered himself, kissing her tear-filled eyes. Chen Xueru blinked, her long eyelashes brushing his lips, like a tiny electric current running through her body. Her lower body felt even more swollen.

"Don’t look at a man like that; he’ll devour you," Tang Shuwen said in a low, husky voice. Chen Xueru was momentarily stunned. His kisses landed lightly on her lips and cheeks, but he didn’t go further.

She could feel his hot breath on her face, and the warmth radiating from his body. She could also feel the hardness pressing against her waist as he lay on his side.

His voice seemed to be holding back some emotion. In her fear, Chen Xueru also felt a slight, inexplicable sweetness.

No matter who it was, to be treated and cherished like this was sweet.

Even if this man had hurt her.

"I’m sorry..." Chen Xueru, for some reason, suddenly apologized. Perhaps it was because she hadn’t satisfied him, or perhaps it was to confess her frigidity, and that she might not be able to give him what he wanted in their future married life.

A sexless marriage, declared ended without reason.

No one could endure a frigid wife. Perhaps she should have been honest earlier. She truly detested this act, and this marriage wouldn’t last long; he would eventually get tired of it.

Although sex wasn’t the entirety of a marriage, it was an indispensable part.

If marriage was a dish, sex was the salt in that dish. A dish without salt was hard to swallow.

"Are you being foolish? Apologizing for what?" Tang Shuwen pursed his lips and lay down. He wouldn’t force her, nor would he be unhappy about this. After all, he brought it upon himself; who else could he blame?

"Tang Shuwen, if..." Chen Xueru felt it was necessary to be honest. There was nothing to hide about this. He might not feel it once or twice, but after doing it several times, he would eventually grow tired. If it came to that, it would be better to say it from the beginning. "I... I really dislike this."

Tang Shuwen gave a self-deprecating smile. "Because of me?"

"No!" Chen Xueru nervously gripped his hand. "I was with Gu Rui before. He always said I was frigid, like a dead fish, very boring. He got tired of it quickly, and I felt relieved when he didn’t want me anymore. Every time we did it, I just wanted it to end quickly because I found it embarrassing and painful. He... he told me to see a psychologist, and I refused. We argued many times over it. I think..."

"Enough! Don’t say another word." Tang Shuwen suddenly cut her off. Chen Xueru was startled, then gave a self-deprecating smile. Sure enough, he was angry too. No one could tolerate having a frigid wife, could they?

Moreover, he knew about her past with Gu Rui. Now, to speak so bluntly about it in his bed, he would surely be enraged. Men were all clean freaks; no matter how many women they had, they held the chauvinistic belief that their wives should only have them.

Tang Shuwen turned on a bedside lamp. Chen Xueru’s face was pale, and she was biting her lip tightly, as if enduring some humiliation. She saw a raging fire in his eyes. Chen Xueru thought he would curse her like Gu Rui did, perhaps divorce her, or perhaps... She didn’t know what he would say, only that he was very angry.

His gaze was sinister, full of malevolence. Seeing Chen Xueru in such a state, his heart ached. He reached out to caress her lips, saying softly, "Don’t bite your lip. I’m not angry at you."

He was angry at Gu Rui. Chen Xueru had only been with Gu Rui, and he, of course, knew that they had loved each other back then. He had thought Gu Rui would treat her exceptionally well, but the reality was not what he had imagined.

Chen Xueru said that night, Gu Rui made her go in place of Han Bi, which was why she was sent by Gu Rui to Carlo, and then by Carlo to him. Back then, she was still Gu Rui’s woman. For him to do something so beastly, how much suffering had Xueru endured by his side?

He had sent someone to investigate this matter, and the story matched Chen Xueru’s exactly. Therefore, his prejudice and dislike towards her vanished. Without the original prejudice and dislike, he gradually began to discover her beauty.

Gu Rui, that scoundrel, not only failed to cherish her but also hurt her in such a way.

Because of her frigidity, he made her see a psychologist, even going to such extreme lengths. One could imagine how severe his verbal abuse towards Xueru must have been. Thinking of this, his heart couldn’t help but ache.

If Xueru had met him from the beginning, he would never have let her suffer such grievances, nor would he have let her struggle alone with a child for several years, only to be mistreated by him now.

Tang Shuwen was startled by his own thoughts.

When did he develop such intentions, to want to treat her well?

Knowing the grievances she had suffered in the past, he actually wanted to chop off Gu Rui’s head.

Chen Xueru released her lip. Tang Shuwen pecked her lips. "Listen, don’t overthink things. I’m not angry at you, Xueru. I admit, in the past, I misunderstood you. Let’s not talk about the past, whether it was true or false. Perhaps, it was truly my fault; I mistreated you."

Chen Xueru didn’t quite understand what Tang Shuwen meant by saying this. Tang Shuwen held her hand. "Gu Rui is a scoundrel, and of course, from your perspective, I’m not much better. Forget what he said, and forget what I said, okay?"

She looked at Tang Shuwen even more astonished, completely unable to grasp his meaning.

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Chen Xueru asked.

Tang Shuwen thought for a moment, as if organizing his words, then pursed his lips for a moment. "Since we’re married and you’ve given me a child, we’re destined to be intertwined for this lifetime. You can’t fall in love with me overnight, and I can’t forget Zhao Yuning overnight, but since we are husband and wife, and we’re meant to spend our lives together, let’s forget everything that happened before, okay? Let’s start anew."

"You..." Chen Xueru looked at him in surprise. "Didn’t you hate me very much?"

"I think I was wrong," Tang Shuwen admitted his past mistakes frankly, flicking her nose. "Forget that scoundrel."

The indulgence in his eyes made her feel as if she was about to fall into the net he was weaving. Chen Xueru couldn’t help but feel a little scared; many things still weren’t clear to her, like why his attitude had changed so quickly.

He seemed to understand her thoughts and, after a moment, said, "Just consider it for our Xiao Nian. You don’t want him to see his mom and dad just pretending to be together, do you?"

"But I..." Chen Xueru bit her lip in distress.

Tang Shuwen’s gaze darkened. "You don’t want to try with me?"

He was confident he could make a woman fall in love with him.

However, perhaps Gu Rui still held a place in Xueru’s heart.

Chen Xueru didn’t know what to say. Her heart felt warm, but then the thought of her frigidity poured cold water over her. Did Tang Shuwen not understand what she was saying just now?

"Tang Shuwen, I’ve heard that a marriage without sex won’t be happy. You’ll get tired of this life soon enough, and we’re bound to separate eventually. I want to wait until Xiao Nian is a bit older..."

He suddenly smiled. She stopped speaking, looking at him in confusion. What was he laughing at?

He took her hand and kissed it. "Silly girl, no woman is born frigid. Intimacy is a beautiful thing. I’m very sorry that you had such bad experiences. I can only say that not being able to give you a climax, and even making you hate it, is the man’s incompetence, not yours. Don’t say you’re frigid."

"But..."

"Since you’re so worried, why don’t we continue?" Tang Shuwen teased. He really did want to continue. After coaxing her to sleep, he would have to take a cold shower, which was truly torture in the middle of winter.

Chen Xueru fell silent. The Tang Shuwen tonight was unlike any she had seen before: gentle, calm, tender, considerate, and also magnanimous, honest, and sincere. He was poles apart from his usual self. His comforting words, without concealing his desires, made her truly want to try with him.

Perhaps, it wouldn’t truly be so repulsive and unpleasant.

"Alright, I’m just teasing you. Go to sleep now," Tang Shuwen lay down, gently embracing her.

Chen Xueru said, "Could you turn off the light?"

Tang Shuwen turned off the light.

In the darkness, he endured the fire ignited by their skin rubbing together. Knowing Chen Xueru’s resistance, he remained still. He didn’t want Chen Xueru to resent him even more, to dislike him further.

That scoundrel Gu Rui, how did he turn her into this, so filled with fear?

He tenderly caressed her long hair. This girl truly had bad luck with men, first meeting Gu Rui and then him, both treating her so poorly. In these past years, she had endured much hardship, yet she wasn’t cynical or acerbic. Instead, she had maintained her innocence, which was truly rare.

Suddenly, Chen Xueru’s hand voluntarily reached for his chest. Tang Shuwen stiffened, his body suddenly taut. He was already suppressing his desires greatly, and her casual touch seemed to ignite a suppressed flame.

He took a deep breath; it was truly torment. Just as he thought of moving away to sleep separately, he heard Chen Xueru’s low voice next to his ear. "Are you... not uncomfortable? Actually, I can... I can..."

Before she could finish, Tang Shuwen swiftly rolled over and pressed her down, kissing her lips wildly, as if in ecstasy.

Such an obvious invitation, how could he not understand?

She was willing to take a step, and he couldn’t ask for more.

Her tiny tongue kept evading his pursuit. Tang Shuwen was determined to ignite all her passion and wouldn’t let her go. He seized her tongue, kissing her until she could barely breathe. His hand also covered her softness, gently kneading. His lips trailed down her chest, encompassing her nipple, which blossomed into a more beautiful fruit under his wetness and teasing.

Chen Xueru endured his touch, not uttering a sound. Tang Shuwen whispered, "Are you uncomfortable?"

Chen Xueru shook her head. It wasn’t that she was uncomfortable; she didn’t know how to explain it. She wasn’t uncomfortable, but she also didn’t feel any pleasure. Her body felt sore and numb, making her uneasy.

His fingers sank into her body. Although they had stopped midway earlier, they had reached the end. Her body wasn’t very dry, and he slowly managed to insert three fingers. A jolt of electricity surged from her feet to her scalp. Her lower abdomen felt like it was burning, intensely hot. She whimpered in discomfort, then quickly bit her lip again, making no sound.

Tang Shuwen kissed her lips, coaxing her not to bite her lip. When he entered her, she was pushing him away, her whole body stiff as stone. Chen Xueru, afraid of disappointing him, tried to relax herself, but without much success.

He found their point of connection, found her clitoris, gently rubbing and kneading it, stimulating her passion. All of Chen Xueru’s sensations were focused on one spot in her body, clearly feeling his slow sliding and swelling.

Her body slowly relaxed, softening into water under his skillful touch. Tang Shuwen’s movements gradually quickened and intensified, yet he dared not be too rough. He truly wanted her fiercely. Her body was wet and tight, naturally contracting around him. He had never felt such exhilarating pleasure, sweeping over all his senses, wanting only to surge forward quickly.

But he considered her feelings. Chen Xueru already detested this act, and he had treated her so roughly before. Overly intense movements would only repel her. So, his thrusts were gentle and strong, yet not reckless, focused entirely on making her also experience pleasure.

Gradually, her body warmed up and slowly began to respond. Tang Shuwen felt it and intensely kissed her lips, thrusting his hips firmly into her. Her pleasure excited him more than his own climax.