Su Nanxing's mind also went boom, and before she could resist, she was already brought into a familiar yet wonderful realm. The tingling sensation at the tip of her tongue spread throughout her body, causing even her toes to curl.
Not to mention, ever since they started their marital life, Lu Beiyuan was particularly enthusiastic about it.
Su Nanxing didn't know if Lu Beiyuan felt the same as she did, that this was the taste of a soul-stirring, bone-melting blend.
She had originally thought that only when people in love were together, with their bodies and hearts in harmony, could one experience such a feeling.
Lu Beiyuan was always composed and self-controlled, but only with her could she see a man's urgency and bravery.
But now, Su Nanxing knew that some people can separate love and sex.
He was divorcing her, he said he couldn't wrong Meng Qingxue, yet at this moment, he was kissing her like they were inseparable.
What's even more pathetic was that she was actually sinking into it, unable to extricate herself.
Caught up in passion, Lu Beiyuan, as usual, swept her off her feet horizontally, ready to head upstairs.
Su Nanxing's breathing was uneven, her cheeks were dyed crimson, her face flushed with spring fervor.
Seeing this, Lu Beiyuan's heart raced, and he couldn't help but adjust his hold. With one hand cradling her rear and the other clasping her nape, he kissed her while walking.
Su Nanxing's legs were hooked around his lean waist until he carried her upstairs and pressed her onto the bed they had shared for three years, when she finally snapped to a bit of clarity.
She propped herself against Lu Beiyuan's chest with both hands, mumbling, "Don't..."
Lu Beiyuan, with desire at its peak and no turning back, pinned her arms above her head with one hand, kissing the corner of her lips, "Be good... I'll be gentle..."
He always coaxed her this way, but when it came to the actual deed, he was especially forceful.
Su Nanxing didn't understand how things had developed to this point.
Weren't they divorced?
What was Lu Beiyuan doing?
She shifted her body, dodging Lu Beiyuan's hand that was trying to undress her.
When it came to this matter, they always saw eye to eye, desires aligning willingly.
If there were any small acts, it was just marital playfulness.
Su Nanxing had never resisted like this before.
Minutes later, Lu Beiyuan entered the bathroom, and Su Nanxing soon heard the sound of running water.
She got up and silently fixed the torn neckline back to its original state.
Just now, when she refused Lu Beiyuan, the man's face looked very unsightly.
But, not to mention that they had signed the divorce papers, even if... there was a child in her womb, she wouldn't possibly let Lu Beiyuan do as he pleased.
She thought of leaving then and there, but after pondering, decided to wait for Lu Beiyuan to come out, to say goodbye to him.
While lost in thought, her phone rang; it was a call from Tang Shen.
Lu Beiyuan came out of the bathroom, bringing a chill with him.
Just as Su Nanxing hung up the phone, she stood up, "I'm leaving."
A cold shower was useless for Lu Beiyuan; the woman who aroused him was sitting right outside, and the recent memories made it impossible for him to cool down.
Compelled, he braced one hand on the cold tiles, and in the end, he called out Nanxing's name.
Su Nanxing was completely unaware of all this; she just felt that Lu Beiyuan's shower was taking a bit too long.
"Whose call was it?" Lu Beiyuan glanced at her.
"Tang Shen, he's coming to pick me up."
Lu Beiyuan's footstep halted, then his gaze fell, and he said in a deep voice, "Have you figured out how to explain this to your family?"
Su Nanxing answered truthfully, "Not yet."
"We've signed the divorce papers already, and the reason we haven't gone through the procedures is to give you time to sort things out," Lu Beiyuan explained, "If you need my help with anything, call me anytime."
"I don't need it." Su Nanxing looked straight at him, "Lu Beiyuan, I just want to ask you one question."
Lu Beiyuan met her gaze, "Go ahead."
"Is there really no chance for us at all?" Su Nanxing asked with difficulty.
She didn't want to ask, but for the sake of the child in her belly, she wanted to try one last time.
Lu Beiyuan didn't answer the question directly but countered, "Don't you want to seek love that belongs to you? In wealthy families, marriages of convenience are common, with many couples sharing a bed but not dreams, living respectfully but distantly. Do you like that kind of life?"
To Su Nanxing, his words implied that if they didn't separate, they would end up living a life together yet apart, respectful but distant.
Su Nanxing suppressed the bitterness in her heart and spoke with a glimmer of hope, "What if... we had a child?"
"A child should not be the bargaining chip of marriage. A marriage without love produces not a crystal but an ill fruit."
Su Nanxing's last thread of hope shattered.
He really... had never thought about having children with her.
She closed her eyes to let the bone-deep pain subside a bit before saying, "I understand. Lu Beiyuan, I'm leaving."
Lu Beiyuan followed her downstairs, and they stood silently in front of the villa.
Several times when Su Nanxing looked up, Lu Beiyuan's gaze was deep and tranquil, like the vast deep sea, unfathomable.
Tang Shen arrived quickly. A low-profile luxury car rolled to a stop. As he got out and looked over, he said, "Xingxing, let's go."
Without giving Lu Beiyuan a glance.
Su Nanxing responded and bade farewell to Lu Beiyuan, "Lu Beiyuan, I'm leaving."
Lu Beiyuan watched her intently, "Call me anytime if you need anything."
Su Nanxing hummed in acknowledgment.
Lu Beiyuan added, "Meng Qingxue can also help you. She bears you no ill will."
Suddenly, Su Nanxing glared at him fiercely, said nothing more, and got into the car.
Lu Beiyuan frowned, watching the car slowly drive away from the villa, speeding off.
In the car, Tang Shen casually handed her a thermos, "It's from the auntie at home. It's your favorite."
Su Nanxing, who was newly pregnant and had no reactions yet, accepted it without ceremony and took a sip right away.
The sweet soup was refreshing and not greasy, slightly sweet and fragrant. It was very comforting going down from her throat to her stomach.
"Are you getting used to the hospital yet?"
Su Nanxing smiled, "I've only been there for half a day."
"What about half a day? I heard from Tangtang that you cured a child's anorexia on your first day."
Tang Shen and Tang Ruoqing were cousins and had grown up together with great affection for each other.
For a while, Tang Ruoqing was quite enthusiastic about matchmaking the two, hoping to make Su Nanxing her sister-in-law.
Su Nanxing explained, "It will take a slow and steady regimen for the child to fully recover. Nowadays, many people don't believe in traditional Chinese medicine, which makes me quite sad."
Tang Shen comforted her, "Don't worry, it's a good start. Xingxing, you'll do great."
Su Nanxing looked at him, "Did Tangtang tell you all this?"
Tang Shen hummed, "Divorce is not the end of everything. Love is not all there is to life—besides, Lu Beiyuan is not worth all the effort you're putting into this. It's never too late to pull back from the brink."
Su Nanxing was amused, "I'm not that despondent."
But loving someone may not be so easy to give up.
Love at first sight, love from the first encounter, three years of togetherness; feelings of love had seeped into every strand, to extract them suddenly was clearly unrealistic.
"That's the spirit." Tang Shen also laughed, "Join me for dinner?"
Su Nanxing shook her head, "No thanks. Could you... take me back to the Su Family's place?"