Chapter 36 Sudden
With no choice, Xu Yulan could only blush and let Liu Ergou lead her by the hand toward her home. Walking behind him, Xu Yulan gazed at Liu Ergou's robust back. The memory of how he had just acted made her heart flutter.
If only Liu Ergou were my man...
The thought startled her. How could I have such a thought? No, no, this is wrong. It would be a betrayal of my own husband...
The more Xu Yulan thought about it, the redder her face became. She arrived home in a complete daze.
When Liu Ergou turned to look at her, he found that Xu Yulan's face was redder than a chili pepper. This made him worry, and he hurriedly checked on her. As he looked her over, he asked, "Sister-in-law, what's wrong? Why is your face so red? Did that bastard Wu Dahu hurt you?"
Already feeling amorous, Xu Yulan couldn't hold back a soft moan as he examined her. She collapsed weakly into his arms.
By now, Xu Yulan's restraint had reached its limit. The passion that had been building up inside her burst forth all at once, like a bursting dam. The flood swept away the last of her rationality and reason. Xu Yulan cast everything else from her mind. The only thing in her heart now was the image of Liu Ergou protecting her. She wanted to give herself completely to him. Her husband no longer mattered.
However, her state only made Liu Ergou more concerned. Just as Liu Ergou was about to examine her further, she reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck. She said softly, "Er Gou, stop checking on me. I'm fine."
"I... I..." Xu Yulan trailed off, finding it difficult to say more.
Her already flushed face deepened into a crimson blush, looking like a ripe red apple. It made Liu Ergou desperately want to plant a kiss on her cheek.
"Sister-in-law, you..." Liu Ergou was momentarily confused, unable to understand what was happening with her.
Seeing his dumbfounded expression, Xu Yulan couldn't help but say, "Er Gou, you usually seem so sharp. How can you not know what your sister-in-law wants now?" She lowered her head shyly as she spoke.
At that, Liu Ergou instantly understood what she meant. He asked excitedly, "Sister-in-law, does this mean..."
Xu Yulan gave a bashful nod. "Mmm..."
Hearing that sound, Liu Ergou was overjoyed. He couldn't believe his sister-in-law had actually agreed. It felt like a gift from the heavens. In his excitement, his hands began to tremble. After taking a few deep breaths to calm himself, Liu Ergou swept Xu Yulan up in a princess carry and gently laid her on the bed.
By now, Xu Yulan was so shy she couldn't bring herself to look directly at him, keeping her head bowed with a bashful expression. Seeing her shy demeanor, Liu Ergou couldn't help but swallow hard.
"Sister-in-law, I... I... I..." He was so nervous that he began to stutter, unable to form a complete sentence.
Seeing his anxiety, Xu Yulan gave a small smile. She gently took his large hand and placed it on her blouse. "Er Gou, you know what to do next, don't you? Your sister-in-law doesn't need to teach you the rest, right?"
Hearing this, Liu Ergou nodded vigorously. Then, with trembling hands, he slowly began to unbutton her blouse. The buttons, which should have been easy to undo, took his trembling hands a full ten minutes to finally unfasten.
His clumsiness made Xu Yulan chuckle. Hearing her laugh, Liu Ergou felt quite embarrassed, but at least the blouse was finally unbuttoned.
As the blouse came open, two enormous 'chandeliers' burst free, swaying before his eyes. Liu Ergou was rooted to the spot, completely transfixed. His scorching gaze made Xu Yulan lower her head again. His stare was too aggressive, feeling like a pair of hands caressing her body. She could barely endure it. Within seconds, a trickle started, quickly growing into a steady shower, though it was far from a torrential flood.
Just then, the transfixed Liu Ergou swallowed hard before nervously reaching out and covering them with his hands. Instantly, a warm, smooth sensation flooded his senses, while Xu Yulan felt the heat from his rough hands. They both involuntarily shivered at the same time.
"Sister-in-law, you... you're..." Er Gou stammered, but the words wouldn't come.
Seeing him struggle, Xu Yulan said, "It's all right, Er Gou. If you can't say it, don't."
Liu Ergou nodded heavily in response. He withdrew his hands and, in a few swift movements, stripped off his own clothes. Then, he quickly pulled off Xu Yulan's pants. This time, his hands didn't tremble; they were steady and fast. In the blink of an eye, all preparations were complete.
Just as Liu Ergou was about to 'mount his horse and raise his spear,' a familiar shout came from outside the door.
"Damn it! Anyone home? Anyone!"
"What time is it for the gate to be closed? Is anyone there? Somebody get over here and open this door for me!"
"Hurry up and open the door, you hear me?!"
The familiar voice sent a jolt through Liu Ergou. All the fire in his heart was instantly extinguished. Xu Yulan was no exception. The hazy look in her eyes vanished, replaced by sheer panic.
Liu Ergou, however, wasn't panicked, merely confused. How did my brother get back so suddenly?
That's right. The man outside, swearing and banging on the door, was none other than Liu Ergou's own brother, Liu Shuisheng.
Hearing Liu Shuisheng's voice, Xu Yulan's face was a mask of terror. "Ah! H-He's back? How?"
"His return is so sudden... If your brother sees this, Er Gou..." At this point, Xu Yulan was too frightened to say another word.