After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter

Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Sharing a Little Secret

Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Sharing a Little Secret

Furthermore, Jiang Ziling wasn’t a man of many words, and sharing this little secret with him was harmless fun that could playfully tease him a bit. Thinking about it, a mischievous twinkle flashed in her eyes as she inwardly decided to go ahead with it happily.

With feigned casualness and a subtly naughty tone in her voice, Su Yu slowly revealed, “Aunt Wang’s family hasn’t had a new addition for many years, actually because there’s some lack of harmony in certain intimate matters between her and Meng Yuanyou. Since everyone in the village knows I have some medical knowledge and can handle minor illnesses and ailments, Aunt Wang came to me with a glimmer of hope, asking me to take a pulse for her husband’s condition.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ziling’s throat suddenly itched and he couldn’t help but cough twice to mask the sudden awkwardness, “Ahem… Ahem…”

This topic was so unexpected that it left him somewhat at a loss for what to do.

He mulled over in his heart, thinking how unexpectedly direct the young lady was, which made him deeply regret his curiosity from before.

At the moment, a subtle and indescribable atmosphere seemed to pervade the air, making their conversation particularly thought-provoking.

Little did Jiang Ziling know that his surprise was far from over.

Su Yu smoothly shifted the conversation and continued, “Don’t be fooled by Meng Yuanyou’s rough exterior and the appearance of a strong man; when it comes to those matters between husband and wife, he has been less than able. And because he’s too proud to seek medical help, they just let it drag on year after year, resulting in Aunt Wang carrying the burden of misunderstandings, being seen as infertile.”

As Jiang Ziling listened, a suspicious flush rose on his cheeks, and his breathing became cautious, trying as much as possible to seem inconspicuous in the conversation.

But Su Yu wouldn’t miss such a prime opportunity to tease him. With a twinkle in her eyes, she half-jokingly and half-seriously asked, “Hey, speaking of which, you’re not young anymore and yet remain unwed. Could it be that you also have some unspeakable secrets? If so, feel free to tell me. Maybe I can help solve them for you.”

Her words shifted the focus directly onto Jiang Ziling, leaving him with no escape.

Although his face was filled with embarrassment, when it came to a matter affecting his male pride, he had to stiffly respond, “I… I am perfectly fine.”

“Perfectly fine?”

Su Yu pretended to be puzzled and asked back, her eyes twinkling with a mischievous light, “How can you be so sure everything is all right with you if you’ve never tried?”

Jiang Ziling was at a loss for words, unable to find an appropriate reply.

Seeing this, Su Yu deliberately raised her eyebrows, suggesting in a relaxed and slightly playful tone, “How about this, once your leg injury is healed, I will personally help you verify it, alright?”

Her bold words sent Jiang Ziling’s head buzzing, his mind blanking out. Such daring utterances coming from an outwardly innocent girl left him dumbfounded.

His cheeks flushed deep red, like a ripe persimmon, his body stiffened, as if time had stopped in that instant.

Meanwhile, Su Yu reclined leisurely on the bed, one hand propping up her chin, her eyes glittering with mischief as she keenly observed Jiang Ziling’s every move, as if enjoying a well-planned comedy.

“What’s the matter, you don’t seem too keen on the idea?”

Su Yu maintained that gentle tone, asking once again softly.

Confronted with such “provocation,” Jiang Ziling was cornered with no retreat, so he silently pulled the quilt over himself, wrapping himself up completely, leaving only a deep sigh echoing beneath the covers.

In his heart, he couldn’t help but wonder if the girl really understood what she was saying.

And Su Yu, watching Jiang Ziling hide in the bed covers like a frightened little rabbit, had her eyes brimming with amusement.

After all, in the world where she once lived, such a pure yet witty grown man was truly a rare sight.

This unexpected pleasure filled her heart with an inexplicable joy.

Hehe, how fun! Su Yu giggled to herself while secretly observing Jiang Ziling’s helpless look after being teased, feeling a childlike satisfaction welling up inside her.

Afterwards, she curled up contentedly in the warm bed covers, sinking into a deep sleep with a mischievous smile on her lips.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ziling’s heart pond had been disturbed by this sudden playfulness, turning the peaceful night into one of surging waves, with sleep scattering like the night wind, traceless and invisible.

He tossed and turned in bed, and after a long while, he could no longer suppress the turmoil in his heart, and he slowly poked his head out from the covers, looking at the bright moonlight outside the window and letting out an involuntary sigh of helplessness and slight bitterness.

During their time together, day and night, Jiang Ziling realized he had developed an indescribable affection for this quirky little girl.

However, considering the significant age gap between them—he was nearly ten years her senior—coupled with his average family circumstances and physical limitations, these realities seemed like heavy chains tightly binding his inner feelings.

He knew all too well the impossibility of his emotions, so he chose to bury these feelings deep in his heart, never daring to harbor any inappropriate thoughts towards Su Yu.

In his eyes, Su Yu’s occasional mischief was nothing but the innocence and curiosity of her nature, without any other implications.

Although they lived under the same roof, Jiang Ziling always treaded on thin ice, adhering to the inviolable boundaries, for fear that his feelings would impact Su Yu’s future path to happiness.

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Behind this endurance and restraint was the heavy burden he bore silently, along with deep care and respect for Su Yu.

Little did Su Yu know of the complex and delicate emotions harbored in Jiang Ziling’s heart.

Having been trained in the mountains since childhood, she had little contact with the outside world, yet her precociousness made her especially clever and sharp, and her master often laughingly called her the “smart little fox of the mountains.”

To prevent her from being forgotten by the tides of time, her master firmly decided to let her step into the secular schools.

Yet, accustomed to herbs and acupuncture points since childhood, she found symbols of popular culture like “Balala Little Magic Fairy” and “TFboys” to be like codes of another world, difficult to blend into the enthusiastic discussions of her classmates.

In comparison, Su Yu favored the serenity and nature of the mountains and forests, and the innocent play with the little animals.

As time went by, Su Yu’s graceful stature gradually attracted many admiring gazes.

But those boys who either secretly passed love letters or boldly confessed their love were, in her eyes, just a bunch of immature children, unable to touch the soft spots in her heart.

Sometimes upon reflection, she would be curious—if not for fate, experiencing the sweetness and bitterness of human love might also be a splendid adventure.

Speaking of Jiang Ziling, Su Yu was not traditionally moved by him, but more attracted by his extraordinary and refined appearance.

Even more interesting was the contrast between his usual shyness and purity, and the robust physique he displayed during labor.