Chapter 48: We're Living Together—Isn't It Reasonable to Take a Look?

Jiang Shuyao originally wanted to beat them up, but then she thought, they're a couple—touching and cuddling in bed is normal. As long as they don’t go too far, I can endure it. Who told me to be a lonely single? Having successfully convinced herself, Jiang Shuyao wrapped herself in her blanket and tried to sleep.

Time passed, the room quieted down.

"Shuyao's asleep, honey, come here, let me hold you."

“Oh, that tickles!”

“If it tickles, that’s perfect.”

Their whispered flirtations drifted into Jiang Shuyao’s ears, and for a single woman, it was more tormenting than swallowing ten pounds of aphrodisiac. When they touched her, she felt the itch in her heart.

Damn Lin Ran, you’re the worst! Are you tormenting Jian Wei’an, or are you punishing me?

I’ll endure it!

“What are you doing?”

“Shh! Keep your voice down, don’t wake Shuyao. How do I get this off?”

“The clasp’s in the front.”

“Let me see…”

Here we go again!

The more Jiang Shuyao thought about it, the angrier she became. She thought she’d tolerated enough, but they only became more brazen!

Enduring a bit more and I’ll end up with breast problems, step back and I’ll get uterine issues. Enough is enough! Furious, Jiang Shuyao sat up, scaring Jian Wei’an into shoving Lin Ran away.

“What’s there to be shy about? Go on, keep touching, get wild—just pretend I’m dead!”

Jian Wei’an buried her face in her hands in shame—she wanted to die from embarrassment.

Lin Ran gave an awkward laugh, “Weren’t you asleep?”

“With all the noise you two are making, you tell me how I’m supposed to sleep?” Jiang Shuyao snapped.

“Got it, we’ll be quieter, won’t disturb you. Goodnight,” Lin Ran said, reaching out to pull Jian Wei’an closer.

Jiang Shuyao gritted her teeth, “Still want to hold each other? Lin Ran, you don’t plan on letting me sleep tonight, do you? Fine, I won't waste words with you anymore. If we’re going down, let’s go down together. Yah—!”

With that, Jiang Shuyao dove forward. The bed shook with a thud, and she successfully landed, lying right between Lin Ran and Jian Wei’an.

“!!!” Lin Ran was utterly stunned. What was this maneuver?

Jian Wei’an jumped, “What are you doing up here?”

“I’m here to sleep!” Jiang Shuyao declared righteously.

Jian Wei’an was speechless. “But you squeezed me aside and are lying next to my boyfriend. What’s that supposed to mean?”

“It’s all your fault!” Jiang Shuyao barked. “I’ll sleep next to your boyfriend, right between you two. Let’s see you try any funny business now!”

Jian Wei’an froze.

Lin Ran couldn’t help but laugh, “Haha! That actually makes sense. With you next to me, I really don’t dare do anything to Wei’an. You’re right.”

He looked over Jiang Shuyao at his girlfriend. “Wei’an, it’s late and you have work tomorrow. With Shuyao in the middle as the demilitarized zone, you can rest easy. Goodnight.”

With that, Lin Ran lay down, his gaze shifting toward the baby-faced, voluptuous Jiang Shuyao beside him. In the dim midnight light, her black camisole nightdress hugged her figure perfectly, and a subtle, alluring fragrance wafted from her skin.

Jian Wei’an: ???

Just watch her boyfriend sleep next to her best friend like that? Sleep, my foot!

“In your dreams! Go sleep on the floor!” Jian Wei’an, showing no mercy, kicked Lin Ran out of bed.

Jiang Shuyao looked smugly in Lin Ran’s direction and huffed.

“Alright, alright, I’ll sleep on the floor,” Lin Ran said with a laugh, not pressing his luck. It was best to stop here—push further and you’d only make people hate you. Besides, did he really expect to sleep on a board with both women tonight?

There’s always another night. Lin Ran swore, one day he’d sleep between his two girlfriends.

Two girlfriends?

Yes.

Lin Ran was an old-fashioned man—if you slept on the same bed, you were his girlfriend.

Just now, lying next to Jiang Shuyao for five seconds, she was his.

The lights went out, and the room was silent again. On the bed, Jian Wei’an and Jiang Shuyao slept in each other’s arms as usual.

“Ah—!” In the darkness, Jiang Shuyao seemed to touch something, shrieking in fright.

“Wei’an, why are you so… wet?”

“Shut up!”

Pfft—

From the floor, Lin Ran couldn’t help but laugh. Jian Wei’an grabbed a pillow and hurled it at him—it was all his fault.

The next morning.

Ring ring ring—

As the alarm rang, Jian Wei’an pushed Jiang Shuyao aside and got out of bed. She paused—a shaft of sunlight streamed through the curtains, falling across the floor where Lin Ran slept, his sleeping posture elegant.

Even when he’s asleep, my boyfriend is so refined and charming?

The self-discipline of a godlike man—constantly perfecting his posture, how could he not be elegant?

Jian Wei’an leaned closer—Lin Ran’s skin was flawless, not a single pimple, and his features were so delicate.

The miracle face wash made him more perfect with every night’s sleep.

Should she peek at his muscles?

Jian Wei’an gently lifted Lin Ran’s t-shirt, wanting to glimpse his eight-pack abs.

Women can be just as lustful—craving her own boyfriend’s body was understandable.

Lin Ran sleepily opened his eyes. “Are you… helping me out?”

“I’m admiring your muscles.”

Jian Wei’an lowered his shirt, coughed to compose herself, then slipped out to wash up. After a quick makeup routine, she returned to the master bedroom to grab her phone. Uh… seeing Lin Ran sleeping on the floor and Jiang Shuyao in bed, could she just leave?

She wanted to wake Lin Ran and send him home. But at this hour, anyone not working would be fast asleep—wake him now and he’d get angry, maybe even think she didn’t trust him and was kicking him out, which would hurt their relationship.

After some hesitation, seeing them each in their proper places, Jian Wei’an decided to trust Jiang Shuyao!

She quietly closed the door and went to work.

Around nine, Jiang Shuyao woke, checked her phone, and saw Jian Wei’an had added two hundred yuan to the electricity bill.

She got out of bed. Once again, she noticed how elegantly Lin Ran slept.

Tempted to look at his abs—forget it, he’s someone else’s boyfriend, why should I peek?

After washing up, she took Bai Bai and the husky out for a walk. Eating buns and walking the dog, life was sweet.

After a round with the dogs, she stopped by the bun shop to pack breakfast for Lin Ran.

Woof woof woof—

“Wangcai, what are you doing—”

The husky dragged Jiang Shuyao forward, stopping in front of a middle-aged woman and frantically licking her feet. The woman gave the dog a gentle kick. “Go away, you silly mutt!”

She smiled at Jiang Shuyao, “Good morning, Shuyao.”

Jiang Shuyao replied brightly, “Hello, Auntie! What a coincidence, you’re buying breakfast here too. Where’s Uncle?”

Lin Ran’s mother replied, “He worked late last night and is still sleeping. Are you getting breakfast?”

“I’ve eaten. I’m buying some for Lin Ran.”

His mother frowned. “Why bother? Let him come down and buy it himself.”

“He’s still asleep.”

“And Wei’an?”

“She’s gone to work. Auntie, did you pay yet? If not, let me.”

“No need, I’ll pay. One savory, one pork, and a bowl of porridge.”

Knowing her son’s tastes, she ordered for him.

After paying, she said, “I have a meeting today, so I’ll go first. Oh, Shuyao, when Lin Ran wakes up, tell him to call me.”

“Alright.”

“I’m off, bye.”

“Take care, Auntie.”

After seeing her off, Jiang Shuyao returned home and opened the master bedroom door—Lin Ran was still sleeping.

The rich really can sleep whenever they want.

She didn’t wake him. Sweaty from walking the dogs, she showered. Usually, when it was just the two girls, they walked naked from the bathroom to the bedroom to change. But today, with Lin Ran there, Jiang Shuyao forgot to bring clothes. So, wrapped in a bath towel, she hurried back to the master bedroom.

She picked out her clothes from the wardrobe, and out of habit, dropped her towel to her feet. She panicked for a moment, but Lin Ran was still sleeping on the floor by her feet. Relieved, she thought, If he were awake, he might think I was seducing him.

Not daring to linger, Jiang Shuyao grabbed underwear and a dress and slipped out to the living room to get dressed.

Some people dress bottom first, others top first—Jiang Shuyao was the latter. She put on her bra, then her dress, sat on the sofa, lifted her foot, and was about to pull on her strawberry-patterned...

Just then, the master bedroom door opened.

Lin Ran stretched and walked out.

Flustered, Jiang Shuyao yanked up her underwear, which caught awkwardly. She dropped her skirt to cover up.

“When did you wake up?”

“Just now. What’s up?”

Seeing his genuinely confused expression, Jiang Shuyao relaxed—she’d moved fast enough, he hadn’t seen anything.

“It’s nothing.”

“Alright.”

Lin Ran replied blandly, heading to the dining room. The corner of his mouth curled up—nothing more beautiful than a glimpse of heaven.

Jiang Shuyao sat down. “I ran into your mom while walking the dogs. She bought this for you. Oh, and she said to call her when you wake up.”

“Alright.” Lin Ran called his mother. “Mom, what’s up?”

“Son, I’m an honest woman, a teacher. Don’t embarrass me, don’t make me lose face at my age.”

Lin Ran’s mother was straightforward and didn’t mince words. She could see both Wei’an and Jiang Shuyao were good to her son. Now they were living together—worse, both girls were stunning.

She worried her son would cross a line.

Lin Ran laughed. “What are you talking about?”

“You know what I mean. Come to school today, we’ve got a new principal, so all the leadership is changing. The new leaders need professional photos for the school website. Come touch them up for us.”

“OK, I’ll come after I finish the buns you bought.”

“Hehe, good boy. It was Shuyao who brought them for you.”

Lin Ran looked at Jiang Shuyao. “Shuyao is the cutest.”

Jiang Shuyao grinned and made a heart with her hands.

After breakfast, Lin Ran said, “Want to come see the school?”

“I’ll pass. I didn’t sleep well last night. I need a nap.”

“Seriously? You think I’d climb into bed with you at night?”

“Yes,” Jiang Shuyao nodded honestly.

“Don’t worry. I won’t now,” Lin Ran said, patting her cheek before heading out with the keys.

Jiang Shuyao: ??? Not now? What’s that supposed to mean?

“Hey! Wait—are you coming home for lunch?” she shouted after him as he waited for the elevator.

“We’ll see.”

“Okay, bye-bye~”

The door closed, the elevator descended to the parking garage, and Lin Ran drove his Bentley to the school.

At that moment, the system activated.

[Mission: The Regretful Tears of the Ex-Wife has begun.]

“What the—how did going to my mom’s school trigger a mission?”