Chapter 549: I Can’t Agree To This One

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A rare urgency flickered across Su Shen’s usually stoic face. He didn’t want her to be upset, but he also knew that there were no lasting grudges between husband and wife. If he were to accept this punishment, would it mean he was being cast aside?

This was clearly unacceptable. His jaw tightened as he said, “Gu Zi, I can accept any other punishment, but I cannot agree to this one.”

Upon hearing this, Gu Zi’s heart fluttered with sweetness, but she maintained a calm exterior. Raising an eyebrow, she asked, “Why not? I’m already being generous by not making you sleep in the living room. Of course, I’m mainly worried about you losing face in front of the children.”

In truth, Gu Zi’s tone was playful, indicating that she was merely teasing him. However, Su Shen took her words to heart and became visibly anxious. Clearly, he couldn’t bear the slightest risk of losing her.

He emphasized, “Gu Zi, I can’t sleep in the guest room, let alone the living room. We are husband and wife; we can’t sleep in separate rooms. Can we choose another punishment, please?”

Gu Zi laughed upon hearing this. Was he really taking her seriously? She gently pulled on Su Shen’s hand, urging him to relax. Turning to face him, she reached up to touch his tense jaw, a warm feeling spreading in her heart.

How could she put it? This man was in his thirties, seemingly mature and composed, yet he was so easily teased by her.

She understood that the only explanation was that her place in his heart was significant enough to make him lose his composure and become irrational. This meant that she was incredibly important to him!

With this realization, a warm current surged in Gu Zi’s heart, slowly spreading across her soul, making her feel at peace and loved by the world.

Initially, her feelings for Su Shen were probably because of his handsome looks and charming physique. Living under the same roof with him was comfortable, and his childfree lifestyle, financial stability, and generosity were appealing to her, who didn’t want children and needed a temporary place to stay. Su Shen’s side was undoubtedly a good temporary refuge.

She wasn’t afraid of Su Shen changing after marriage; she was afraid of not being able to control herself. At first, she hadn’t planned on spending her life with Su Shen.

But now, her heart had softened a bit. She didn’t want to leave this man; she wanted to spend her life with him.

Su Shen was a good man. He was tall, handsome, successful, and more than generous to her—he was genuinely kind.

In an era where many people struggled to make ends meet, he provided her with financial freedom. She didn’t need to work hard to enjoy life.

He respected her choices. He wouldn’t demand anything from her based on his needs. Fundamentally, he respected her as a person.

What did it matter if he was older? Younger men didn’t have his wealth or his attentiveness. He cared for her dignity and valued her. For instance, today, he was eager to explain things to her, which was genuinely touching.

Gu Zi admitted that Su Shen’s place in her heart had changed. However, she remained clear-headed because she would never allow herself to be completely lost in love. No matter what, she would always retain a shred of rationality.

She wanted to kiss him at that moment, so she did. Standing on her tiptoes, she lightly kissed his lips. The warm touch made her cheeks flush as she said to him, “Then your punishment is to abstain for a week. No more bargaining.”

Gu Zi felt that this punishment was for Su Shen’s own good. After all, he had been very busy lately and barely had time to come home. Every time he did manage to come home, he would insist on making love to her, which was quite exhausting. It was about time he took a break.

She turned and walked towards Su Le, picking up the girl to play with her. Su Shen was somewhat helpless, his outstretched hand hanging in mid-air before he pulled it back. A bitter smile played on his lips.

Well, a week it was then. As long as she wasn’t angry, he could endure it. He found it strange that he was now worried about her not being angry, and he didn’t want her to be angry either. Was this what it felt like to be in love?

He walked over and, for the first time, conceded, “Alright, it’s my fault. One week it is.”

But after saying this, he wrapped his arms around her, shielding Su Le’s eyes with his hand, and kissed her deeply. Gu Zi was caught off guard and glared at him.

However, he looked wronged and asked Gu Zi, “It’s just a week without sex, right? Kissing is still allowed, isn’t it?” Gu Zi looked at him, unable to stay angry. This man, she had forgotten that he had this cheeky side to him!