My Multiple Identities Revealed After Marrying the Bigshot

Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Lu Youxi’s face crashed into Zhou Shuyan’s chest Chapter 57: Chapter 57: Lu Youxi’s face crashed into Zhou Shuyan’s chest Lu Youxi’s face involuntarily reddened, and her ears felt intensely hot.

The flush spread from her ears down to her neck.

She subconsciously struggled to pull her hand away, but her effort was so slight that to Zhou Shuyan, it felt no different from a tickle.

Still, Zhou Shuyan noticed the strength of her pull and looked down, puzzled, only to freeze for a moment.

He saw that Lu Youxi’s hand was clasped in his own.

His skin had darkened a bit from helping Grandma Xu with chores every day, which made Lu Youxi’s skin appear even whiter by contrast, as if he was holding a soft piece of tofu in his palm.

Zhou Shuyan experienced a brief moment of mental blankness, and without any thought, he instinctively pulled Lu Youxi’s hand closer to his eyes, examining it carefully. He blurted out, “We both work outdoors every day, and you’ve been in the sun too. How come you’re still so pale?”

Lu Youxi’s face turned “whoosh” red, bright as a boiled shrimp.

She felt like she was being teased.

“You… you let go!” Lu Youxi exclaimed with a voice that trembled uncontrollably.

Zhou Shuyan finally snapped back to reality and also couldn’t help but blush. He promptly let go of her hand.

As he watched the petite, pale hand instantly slip away, Zhou Shuyan’s palm suddenly felt empty.

The wind on a summer afternoon was hot,
but without Lu Youxi’s hand, Zhou Shuyan’s palm felt not only empty but also a bit cool.

Zhou Shuyan awkwardly drew back his hand and silently hid it behind his back.

His long fingers curled, and the fingertips that had been gently encased in his palm began to rub against it covertly as if savoring the sensation of when Lu Youxi’s hand was still in his.

Two seconds later, Zhou Shuyan realized what he was doing and inwardly berated himself for acting like some sort of sleazy old creep.

The red on Zhou Shuyan’s face faded a bit, but he was still embarrassed to continue the previous topic.

He had no idea why he had abruptly asked that question.

Asking someone why they were so pale?

Zhou Shuyan once again scorned himself, thinking, “Well done, really!”

“You don’t have to see me off,” Zhou Shuyan said. He feared that if he continued walking with Lu Youxi, he might blurt out something foolish again. “You’ve finished asking everything you wanted to ask, right?”

Lu Youxi nodded, her face still flushed, not daring to look at Zhou Shuyan, “Then I’ll be going back.”

Without waiting for Zhou Shuyan to respond, Lu Youxi turned and started walking home.

“Wait a second,” Zhou Shuyan suddenly remembered something.

Lu Youxi stopped. Hadn’t this man just told her to go back?

Why was he stopping her again?

Then she saw Zhou Shuyan quickly take a few steps forward, returning to stand in front of her, “This time, Lu Zhenjia won’t let things go so easily.”

“I know,” Lu Youxi nodded, “He probably still wants to stop me from getting into university.”

“What are you planning to do about it?” Zhou Shuyan’s lips curled up unconsciously, pleased that Lu Youxi had come to the same conclusion.

“I can only deal with his moves as they come. I can’t predict his next step, so I’ll just have to prepare,” Lu Youxi shrugged.

Thinking about constantly having to guard against Lu Zhenjia, Lu Youxi felt annoyed.

But fortunately, she would be heading to the Imperial Capital to study soon, and then she wouldn’t have to worry about Lu Zhenjia anymore.

Zhou Shuyan frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said, “I’m worried that Lu Zhenjia will resort to despicable measures.”

Lu Youxi was puzzled. Lu Zhenjia’s tactics were always quite desperate.

Could it be that, in Zhou Shuyan’s eyes, they still weren’t despicable enough?

Seeing Lu Youxi’s expression, Zhou Shuyan thought that although the girl was quite resolute, she was somewhat naive in some respects.

Zhou Shuyan pinched the bridge of his nose and said, “I’m afraid he might take advantage of Foolish Hu from the neighboring village.”

Lu Youxi raised her eyelids slightly, “What can he do with Foolish Hu?”

As a powerful woman in her previous life, Lu Youxi had experienced all sorts of major events.

But she had never dealt with such filth.

During the two years Lu Youxi and Lin Jingshen were in love and before they got married, they indeed shared true love.

After they married, Lu Youxi never ceased climbing the ladder at Lin’s, promoting step by step.

The means she employed were always upfront and based on her capabilities; she disdained underhanded tactics.

Thus, even with all the life experience from her past life, Lu Youxi was still at a loss when Zhou Shuyan mentioned his concerns.

Zhou Shuyan sighed, looked around to make sure they were alone, but still wanting to be cautious, he stepped closer to Lu Youxi.

Their toes were almost touching.

Lu Youxi didn’t expect him to suddenly get so close—she could already feel the heat emanating from Zhou Shuyan’s body from their previous distance, and on such a hot day.

Now that they were even closer, the warmth radiating from him became more intense and pronounced.

His scent became more distinct as well.

Zhou Shuyan didn’t wear any cologne; in the village, the conditions didn’t allow for it, and he feared it would stir up rumors if he did.

But his body carried the scents of earth and grass.

It was like the fragrance that moist soil and grass emit after rain.

Lu Youxi had always liked that smell, but at this moment, it made her panic.

She quickly stepped back, “Why are you suddenly getting so close?”

Zhou Shuyan raised an eyebrow and said, “Although it seems like we’re alone, we can’t be sure someone isn’t hiding nearby listening.”

Lu Youxi: “…”

“You’re being a little careless now,” Zhou Shuyan added.

Lu Youxi: “!!!”

She had the feeling that he was playing a game of “the thief crying ‘stop thief’!”

“Then you tell me.” Lu Youxi couldn’t believe she was being criticized by Zhou Shuyan for not being cautious.

“Don’t think I’m fearmongering,” Zhou Shuyan said. “Didn’t your brother overhear Lu Zhenjia discussing with your grandparents about marrying you off to Foolish Hu? If it weren’t for that, how could you have had the chance to prepare in advance?”

“Alright then.” Lu Youxi felt the situations weren’t quite the same, but she couldn’t deny that Zhou Shuyan had a point.

Zhou Shuyan smiled and motioned to Lu Youxi with his fingers. “Come closer.”

Lu Youxi: “…Can’t you just move forward a step?”

“If I move forward,” Zhou Shuyan said, “it seems like I’m taking advantage of you.”

Lu Youxi: “…”

“I feel like even if I move forward, you’d be taking advantage of me,” Lu Youxi said stiffly.

Zhou Shuyan laughed softly, “If you’re going to put it that way, we might as well just stand here and get nowhere.”

“What’s there to stand here for?” Lu Youxi pouted, seemingly convincing herself, “We’re just collaborators; there’s no need to beat around the bush.”

Having said that, Lu Youxi took a step closer to Zhou Shuyan.

To show that she really didn’t mind, she confidently and firmly took a large step.

It was perhaps a little too big, as her toes ended up stepping right onto the tip of Zhou Shuyan’s shoes.