Chapter 12: Win Her Heart by Sleeping with Her First
The day of a farmer's wife went by amidst various types of farm work and housework. It was only late in the evening that Cheng Su really started to feel nervous.
Doing farm work and housework was no big deal, she treated it as if she was experiencing a rural lifestyle, something that she could slowly learn and ponder. But sharing a bed with someone was something she couldn't accept.
Though she was part of the new generation of youths and had been exposed to open-mindedness, she had had boyfriends, but she was not the type of person who could sleep with a man with whom she felt no affection at any given moment.
She couldn't accept it!
But now her identity was that of a newlywed wife, and her marriage to Qi Taiguo was legitimate. Her status was correct, but psychologically speaking, it wasn't. In her heart, Qi Taiguo was still a stranger to her.
Even though she possessed the memories of the original owner of the body, she was herself now, and it was she who should be in control of this body.
Therefore, she would not engage in intimate acts with Qi Taiguo, especially not when there were no feelings between them.
Cheng Su was proud; she wouldn't make advances towards someone who showed her the cold shoulder and wouldn't sleep with someone she didn't love.
Qi Taiguo was a soldier, and judging from the rank he had achieved, he probably was a proud man too. He should not force himself upon her!
Cheng Su thought back to last night and felt her face heat up.
Although it had been done unconsciously, it didn't negate the fact that she and Qi Taiguo were now husband and wife, especially given the ambiguous and satisfied expression her mother-in-law had when she saw Cheng Su washing the bed sheets.
But, what happened last night was in the past, it didn't count!
The her now is the real her. If he wants to sleep with her, he must win her heart first!
Having made up her mind, Cheng Su's heart felt a bit more settled.
The door opened, and Qi Taiguo walked in. Cheng Suxin's heart skipped a beat. The calm she had just established was again nervously raised as she watched Qi Taiguo with caution.
Qi Taiguo saw the wariness and caution in her eyes and felt a heaviness in his gaze. What did her look mean, seeing him as if he were some sort of lecherous villain?
He couldn't possibly think that he had any thoughts about her, could he?
Hmph, laughable!
Hints and seductions were useless on him.
"Let's talk?" Cheng Su broke the silence and decided to take initiative by setting some ground rules.
"What?" Qi Taiguo asked, hanging his towel on a nail behind the door.
Cheng Su found herself at a loss for words. How should she convey that she was unwilling to share a bed with him?
If she were to say that, his proud male ego might very well be hurt. That could potentially hinder the development of their relationship later on.
Cheng Su's brows furrowed, military marriages were protected; barring any accidents, she would be tied to Qi Taiguo for life.
Given that, it wasn't feasible for them to be forever distant or to never share a bed unless they divorced, but divorce required applications and reporting up the chain of command.
Returning to the 21st century was impossible, and the man in front of her had a promising future. Although he wasn't exceptionally handsome, he was pleasant to look at, not to mention his fit physique.
Men were like that, and of course, Cheng Su felt that she had more options. But the reality now was that she was married!
She was also a moral person — having an affair was not something she could do. Even if her feelings were to fade, she would have to divorce before engaging in a relationship with another person.
Qi Taiguo must be the same, she thought. Although she didn't know him deeply, her intuition told her that he was someone who took responsibility seriously.
Therefore, since they were already married, Cheng Su preferred that they slowly develop their feelings for each other rather than constantly fight. That would truly serve no purpose.