Chapter 7
I waited for Pei Zhao for a long time.
In the end, I could no longer hold on and fell asleep with my head on the table.
I slept so soundly.
Forgetting I was not in bed, I subconsciously rolled over and nearly fell to the floor.
A pair of warm and strong hands caught my head.
I jumped in fright and woke up abruptly.
Pei Zhao had returned at some point.
He was now sitting beside me, eating.
He handed me a handkerchief and pointed at the corner of my mouth.
I lowered my head in a panic and wiped randomly.
He asked, "So sleepy, why didn't you sleep on the bed?"
"I was waiting for you."
"I thought when you came back, I would heat the food again. In this weather, it's better not to eat cold dishes."
"But I fell asleep while waiting."
"I'm sorry."
His expression turned a little unnatural. He lowered his head and kept eating. "You don't have to please me like this."
I said seriously, "I'm not pleasing you."
"We are husband and wife now. Even if it's fake, we still have to make it look real. It's only right for a wife to be good to her husband."
He stared at me for a long time. "You've really become a different person."
"Forget it. Do whatever you want."
"As long as you're happy."
I got up and went to prepare the water for Pei Zhao's bath.
Once the water was ready, I had the maid invite him over.
Pei Zhao stood behind the screen, lowering his head to untie his belt.
I walked out halfway, then turned back.
I reached out quite naturally to help him.
He froze.
His breathing stopped for a moment.
In an awkward voice, he said softly, "Xue Chan, you don't have to go this far."
I didn't hear clearly. My hands were still busy at his waist. I looked up in confusion and asked, "What?"
Pei Zhao lowered his head. Our eyes met.
Our breaths were so close.
I finally felt the shame hit me. I quickly pulled my hands back and hid them behind me, avoiding his gaze.
He bent down slightly and whispered beside my ear, "If you act like this, I'll misunderstand."
I whispered. "Misunderstand what?"
"Misunderstand—" He dragged out the tone. "That you want to be my real wife."
I bit my lip and gave no answer.
Pei Zhao stopped teasing me. He took a step back and put distance between us.
"By the way."
"Sleep on the bed tonight."
I looked up in surprise.
I thought he meant to sleep together.
But the next moment.
He reached out and flicked my forehead. "What are you thinking?"
"I mean, I'll sleep on the small couch outside."
I answered in a low voice, "Oh."
He smiled teasingly. "What? Are you disappointed?"
My face flushed red as I retorted, "Of course not!"
I pushed him. "Go wash quickly. The water will get cold soon."
Then I ran away as if escaping.