Marry the NPC with Money, Wife Comes Knocking - Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Ye Susheng was dressed so beautifully that Hua Suihe, wanting to save face, also dressed herself up exquisitely. She put on a cream-colored camisole dress that matched Ye Susheng’s. Her figure was graceful, her skin as white as snow, and her long pink hair was tied into two braids with red ribbons fluttering in the wind.

The only fly in the ointment was that the red marks where she had applied ointment hadn’t disappeared yet.

The camisole design completely exposed the red marks spreading down from her neck. The hickeys on her chest were half-visible and half-hidden within the white lace, leaving one to wonder if they extended all the way to the peaks of her curves.

Hua Suihe stood before the mirror and checked herself from front to back; both sides had the same issue.

In contrast, no matter how much Hua Suihe messed with Ye Susheng, any marks left on her skin would vanish whenever Ye Susheng refreshed.

Ye Susheng stood beside Hua Suihe, looking into the mirror with her. Catching Hua Suihe’s resentful gaze, Ye Susheng guiltily looked away and walked to the wardrobe. She pulled out a large white silk scarf and brought it over like a precious offering.

Under Hua Suihe’s watchful eye, Ye Susheng helped her wrap the scarf, covering her exposed collarbones, fragrant shoulders, and arms all at once. To prevent the silk from slipping, Ye Susheng even secured it with a small clip.

Having finished, Ye Susheng wore an expression that practically begged for praise. “Hua Hua, this looks much better~”

Hua Suihe looked at herself in the mirror. She had transformed from sexy and hot to sophisticated and gentle.

That would do.

“Let’s go, let’s go. Time to head out.” Hua Suihe took her hand.

The sun was shining brightly, so Ye Susheng held up an umbrella to shade Hua Hua.

[A critical hit of beauty! They look so good together!]
[Would players really be afraid of Ye Susheng when she’s out like this?]
[Is this the part where someone says: ‘To die under a peony flower is to be a romantic ghost’?]
[You can’t even get close to this peony. You’ll definitely die, but there’s no guarantee you’ll even get to be a ghost.]

Once outside, they could hear more clearly which house was playing the suona.

To escape the noise, Hua Suihe pulled Ye Susheng toward the edge of the village. Outside the village entrance was a river-a wide expanse of water with a stone bridge spanning the shallows. The water was clear, but there were no fish.

A large tree stood on the bank, with several small stone stools beneath it. A few villagers sat there chatting, while further downstream, two women were washing clothes by hand.

Hua Suihe stood on the bridge with her arms crossed, looking at the villagers. “So there are people who like going out. Not everyone is an introvert who stays home playing the suona.”

Ye Susheng wrapped one arm around Hua Suihe’s while swinging the umbrella handle back and forth with the other. “Yes, Hua Hua, they’re very gossipy.”

Hua Suihe tilted her head and bumped it against Ye Susheng’s, gently scolding her, “Mind your manners when you speak.”

The low stone bridge was only wide enough for two people to walk side-by-side. An old man carrying a bundle of raw firewood on his back came down from the mountain, and the two of them happened to be blocking his path.

The old man stopped, his cloudy eyes drifting over them. A friendly smile appeared on his face. “Eh, you two young ladies look unfamiliar. You must be from outside the mountains, right?”

Disturbed during her private time with Hua Suihe, Ye Susheng stared at the old man in his worn clothes with a sharp, piercing gaze.

Sensing Ye Susheng’s foul mood, Hua Suihe reached up to pat her head and whispered a suggestion, “We’re blocking the way. Let’s step into the water.”

The water beneath them was very shallow. She estimated that if they took off their shoes and stepped off the bridge, the water would only lightly dampen the hem of her dress; it would be fine if she just held it up.

“No.” Ye Susheng shook her head decisively. She looked down at the shimmering surface of the river, then turned to the old man waiting for them to move. “Can’t you just walk through the water?”
Living people couldn’t touch this river water; Hua Hua couldn’t get near it.

Ye Susheng was being far too rude to outsiders. Hua Suihe covered her mouth and forced a smile at the old man. “Sorry about that, sir. The shore isn’t far; we’ll head back now.”

Just as Hua Suihe finished speaking, there was a splash. Looking closely, the old man was already standing in the water.

The old man narrowed his eyes cheerfully. “It’s fine. I’ll just go around in the water. I’ve been in here plenty of times; it’s no trouble. You two keep enjoying the scenery.”

The old man waded through the water to go around them. As he stepped through the river, not a single speck of silt or sand was kicked up; the water remained unnaturally clear.

After passing them, he stepped back onto the stone bridge and walked toward the shore with his back to them, leaving a trail of wet footprints.

Hua Suihe’s face flushed with embarrassment. She pinched Ye Susheng’s ear to lecture her. “I’ve told you many times, it’s very rude to speak like that.”

Ye Susheng was a bit defiant. “I was just giving him a suggestion.”

That old man was up to no good. What kind of wood was he cutting? As if a damn paper person would dare to light a fire.

“Still talking back?” Hua Suihe moved her hand to Ye Susheng’s cheek, pinching it threateningly. “Let me kiss you and see if your mouth is as hard as your attitude.”

Ye Susheng’s defiant expression instantly brightened. She proactively leaned in. “Taste it, Hua Hua. It’s very soft, very soft~”

Hua Suihe bit her lip without hesitation. It had nothing to do with punishment or education; she just wanted to kiss her.

Although Ye Susheng wasn’t very polite to outsiders, she was very good to her. Hua Suihe could gradually correct her behavior through daily words and actions; there was no need to make her unhappy.

The chatter on the shore suddenly died down. The people washing clothes stopped scrubbing their washboards. Everyone’s eyes were fixed on the pair kissing on the bridge.

After about five seconds of silence, a sudden burst of cheering and catcalling erupted.

“Ooh, ooh, ooh~”

[Ooh, ooh, ooh~]

[You’re being watched, you two. I’m feeling the secondhand embarrassment for you.]

[I was still researching the lore behind this river water. How did they end up kissing the moment I looked away?]

[Kiss longer! Kiss until your lips are swollen!]

[Hua Hua’s hickeys must be kept fresh every day.]

Hearing the commotion, Hua Suihe pushed Ye Susheng away as if she’d been electrocuted. Her legs went weak, and she nearly stepped back into the water.

The black mist quickly hooked around her body, pulling her into Ye Susheng’s arms. A seductive air emanated from the corners of Ye Susheng’s eyes as she wrapped an arm around Hua Suihe’s waist, tilting the umbrella to shield them from everyone’s gaze.

Ye Susheng rested her chin on Hua Suihe’s shoulder, her warm breath falling against Hua Suihe’s neck. “Be careful, Hua Hua~”

Hua Suihe’s cheeks burned from the breath; even her own breathing felt hot. “Stop it, there are so many people.”

“It’s fine. They don’t know us.”

“That’s not the point…” Hua Suihe pushed her face away, refusing to let her kiss anymore.

The two held each other quietly until their faces returned to a normal color.

Hua Suihe leaned over slightly to peek at the villagers on the shore, finding that their attention was no longer on them. They were back to chatting and washing clothes.

Hua Hua breathed a quiet sigh of relief, her gaze focusing back on the water’s surface.

“The water is so clean, but there isn’t even a single little fish.”

Ye Susheng gave a lazy hum, her tone still carrying a lingering, seductive charm. “There’s nothing in the river.”

Staring at the surface, her rebellious mind kept urging her to test the water with her feet. Hua Suihe asked again, “Can I really not play in the water?”