QTIMP -Chapter 88 Character Persona – Lazy (Part 36)

After the meal was finished, the old couple had no energy left. They quickly took the gifts Si Qiu had prepared for them and asked the guard to drive them back.

Likewise, Lu Huiya left with her son and husband. Of course, they hadn’t come empty-handed, and naturally they didn’t leave empty-handed either.

As for Father Lu and Mother Lu, they brought back even more. Compared like this, Lu Hongqi and his wife—who stayed by their side—really seemed far inferior.

Madam Wang Hong, Lu’s mother, glared at Lu Hongqi while getting into the car. She decided that when they got back, she would properly train this second daughter-in-law. At the very least, she had to learn how to handle social interactions.

Yes—even if she couldn’t truly learn it, she had to learn how to pretend.

Si Qiu changed into her pajamas and slipped into bed, but Lu Hongjun immediately pulled her back up.

“Dry your hair first.”

“It’s already dry.”

“Dry? What dry? If it’s not completely dry, you’ll get sick.”

“But blow-drying damages hair.”

“If your hair gets damaged, it can still grow back after cutting it. If you get sick, you’ll suffer a lot more.”

Lu Hongjun was someone with strong practical ability and high efficiency.

Tasks that would take Si Qiu a whole lazy morning to finish could be neatly handled by him in just a few minutes.

Seeing she couldn’t win the argument, Si Qiu quickly changed the topic.

“Are the children asleep?”

“They are. Mom is watching them and had two people help take care of the kids. She said they’re clean, quiet, and very quick and capable.”

Once her hair was fully dried, Lu Hongjun directly picked her up.

“My lady, tonight is our wedding night—spring nights are worth a thousand gold pieces, so let’s not waste it.”

With her pale, slender fingers, Si Qiu unfastened one of his shirt buttons.

“Husband, you must be gentle with me.”

But in her heart she was thinking: This man really is handsome—especially when beads of sweat fall across his slightly tanned skin, his phoenix eyes half-narrowed and his breathing growing heavier. It’s so sexy it makes one’s legs go weak.

Lu Hongjun had already figured out exactly what made her tick. On the carved canopy bed, the layers of curtains slowly fell as he lowered his voice slightly and whispered in her ear:

“I don’t like that form of address. Change it, and I’ll agree.”

“Since ancient times, a man’s heart has been as deep as the sea. How could I guess? You’ll have to tell me.”

She deliberately spoke in a coquettish tone. After being married for so many years, it was as if they didn’t already know each other inside out.

His breathing by her ear grew heavier and more urgent before he whispered in a very low voice:

“Call me **.”

When she woke up the next day, it was already almost ten o’clock. As soon as Si Qiu came out, she saw her mother.

“Mom, where did everyone go?”

The old lady glared at her. “Hongjun went to visit some friends. Your father is watching the children. I came over to see why you’re still not up.”

Si Qiu walked over and hung herself onto her mother.

“Mom, I’m hungry.”

The old lady shook her a couple of times but couldn’t shake her off, so she dragged her toward the children’s room.

“There are buns in the pot and snacks in the room. Eat something first. It’ll be lunchtime soon.”

“I won’t eat lunch. Tonight I’ll go out with Brother Lu. He’s going to treat his friends to a meal anyway, and he’ll take me along to meet them.”

Throughout the time before and after the New Year, the couple spent their days visiting friends and relatives, strengthening their connections. Because they were twins, sometimes they went together with Lu Hongqi and his wife.

Si Lai didn’t know who had advised her, but when they were out, she surprisingly didn’t target Si Qiu anymore. She even seemed to defend her at times. Although Si Qiu felt her behavior was a bit fake, perhaps because she was so used to being targeted by her, she actually found this change rather pleasant.

“Brother Lu, ever since you got married you’ve become a full-time family man,” someone teased. “But that’s not surprising. After all, sister-in-law gave birth to three sons in one go. Sister-in-law, you’re really amazing. That belly of yours isn’t something an ordinary person could have. Unlike my Xiao Tang, who still acts like a child.”

The “Xiao Tang” the guest mentioned was his younger sister. Ever since they entered the room, this Xiao Tang’s eyes had never left Lu Hongjun.

Hearing the sarcasm in his tone, Si Qiu was just about to retort when Si Lai suddenly smiled and said to the man, “Then your knowledge is really limited. But that’s not strange. After all, starting from the same point, my elder brother rose to the rank of regiment commander, while you’re still just an idle man. The woman my brother married not only gave birth to three sons in one pregnancy, she’s also fluent in four languages and even got into Peking University through the college entrance exam. As for your ‘Da Tang’ and ‘Xiao Tang,’ I’ve never heard of them having that kind of ability. So it’s not surprising that there’s quite a gap between the two.”

Si Qiu quickly started clapping and poured tea from the teapot. “Come, come. You got one thing wrong. I’m now fluent in six languages.”

She lifted her head and glanced at everyone seated around them.

“When I say fluent, I mean I can skillfully translate manuscripts and various professional materials in written form. As for speaking, I can reach the level of simultaneous interpretation.”

Lu Hongjun wrapped an arm around her shoulders. “My wife—whether in appearance, talent, or character—is the best. Being able to marry her is my good fortune.”

The others quickly chimed in.

“Exactly. You’ve always been lucky since you were young. And you acted fast. No matter what we did, we were always a step behind you.”

They deliberately changed the topic, and the awkward moment quickly passed—though the Zhang siblings looked rather embarrassed.

During this year’s Spring Festival, the eldest uncle’s family from the Lu family didn’t come back. Instead, they decided to return altogether in September for the old master’s birthday celebration.

After the New Year, Lu Hongjun really couldn’t wait until school started.

Looking at Si Qiu—wearing an off-white knitted sweater on top and a pair of black wide-leg trousers below, her hair cut into a collarbone-length style that she had personally instructed the barber to trim—her eyes bright, lips red and teeth white, he suddenly felt that his wife wasn’t going to school at all… but was about to walk straight into a den of wolves.

He reached out and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

“Qiuqiu, remember that you have three sons, and a husband waiting for you. No matter how wonderful the colorful world outside is, in the end it can still dazzle and confuse people.”

Si Qiu had already heard this speech more than twenty times. Helpless, she slumped into the chair and grabbed the hem of his clothes.

“Brother Lu, I know I’m very charming, but the person I charm is you. Besides, you take such good care of me. You treat my parents well, you treat my sons well, and you treat me well. If I even had the slightest wandering thought, my mom would break my legs. And your family treats me well too—Grandpa and Grandma treat me well, Dad and Mom treat me well, even Uncle’s family treats me very well! How could I possibly bear to leave you all? So you really don’t need to worry!”

At first, Lu Hongjun couldn’t help but smile as he listened. But gradually the tone felt a little off. By the time Si Qiu finished speaking, his voice came out low.

“If we got divorced, and the court awarded you my grandpa, my grandma, my dad, my mom, and all my relatives… would you just not want me anymore?”

Si Qiu’s heart skipped a beat. This man was getting too sharp—now he was even jumping ahead with the answer.

But outwardly she replied in a sweet tone, “What are you talking about? The reason I get along so well with all these relatives is because of you in the first place. Look at you—handsome, well-built, capable at work, always proactive. You’re already so good. What is there to worry about?”

Whether he worried or not, she still had to leave. The earliest he could transfer back would be June, so naturally he would be thinking about her the whole time.