Campus Ace Girl

He didn’t go upstairs immediately; instead, he sat down on the sofa.

As he sat down, the sofa sank deeply. The servant noticed the smell of alcohol on him and kindly asked, "Would you like me to make a sobering soup, sir?"

King Jingyao leaned back against the sofa, his head tilted upward, and after a moment, he seemed to come back to his senses, waving his hand: "There’s no need. You go rest."

The servant hesitated for a moment but then left.

Leaving King Jingyao alone, leaning there, shielding the light with his hand.

Even though it was just a dim yellow light, he found it glaring.

He lay there quietly, thinking that his wife was truly in conflict with him now—

It would be one thing if she were angry and acted out, but she didn’t. Instead, she seemed to strive to be an ideal wife and a qualified mother, pursuing her music career, refraining from involving herself in Xiao Yue’s growth and future. It seemed she had compromised.

But, it was still a compromise.

Unwillingly and reluctantly!

King Jingyao couldn’t tell if he was too harsh on her or if this blessing was something she wanted. He sat there for a long time, until the night grew very deep, before he thought to return to the bedroom.

When he reached the middle of the staircase, it was exactly the hour, and the chime made him realize he had been home for two hours.

And earlier, Lin Hua must not have fallen asleep, but she maintained her composure and didn’t come down to find him.

King Jingyao let out a long breath, his mood growing heavier.

Upon reaching the master bedroom, the lights were off, a departure from when she used to leave a light on for him even if she fell asleep, a habit he had grown accustomed to. Facing such darkness, he momentarily felt disoriented.

Once he grew accustomed, he passed through the living room and saw Lin Hua lying in bed, he breathed a sigh of relief. Without turning on the light, he simply reached out to unbutton his shirt, halfway through he approached the bed, leaned over and gently asked, "Are you asleep?"

Lin Hua was indeed asleep, but she awoke at that moment. Upon opening her eyes, she saw him standing there in the darkness, and in a daze, she instinctively sat up: "You’re back?"

Perhaps because she hadn’t fully awoken, she seemed more endearing than when she’s clear-headed. King Jingyao, momentarily caught up in emotion, held her shoulders...

For a long time, after all had cooled down.

King Jingyao went to take a shower, Lin Hua turned on the light, went to the guest bathroom to wash up, and returned.

He had already showered, wearing a white bathrobe, sitting in the living room smoking, holding a military magazine in one hand, the scarlet glow between his fingers intermittently rising and falling.

Lin Hua adjusted her collar slightly, softly saying: "You have work tomorrow, why aren’t you sleeping yet?"

King Jingyao put down the magazine in his hand, watching her while smoking: "Why did you shower in the guest room?"

"It’s too cramped for two people," she said softly, then sat at the vanity to apply skincare.

Lin Hua was very meticulous about skincare, no matter how tired or sleepy she was, she would complete all the steps. While she was applying skincare, King Jingyao continued smoking on the sofa...

Although very close, their hearts seemed distant, even though they were intimate spouses.

Once she finished her skincare routine, he softly said: "Come sit for a while."

Lin Hua pulled back the covers: "I’m a bit tired."

King Jingyao watched her lie down, then silently watched for a while before extinguishing his cigarette and joining her.

Sharing a bed but dreaming different dreams.

Early in the morning, when he awoke, she was already gone.

King Jingyao got up to look in the bathroom and dressing room, she was nowhere to be found... As he shaved, looking at the mirror, suddenly a thought occurred.

Has Lin Hua started to feel like this place is a cage?

In her heart, does she still love him?

In his moment of distraction, the razor in his hand found no target, scraping a wound on his chin...