116 Rope Knots

Seeing his wife's bashfulness, Liu Zijian didn't continue teasing her. But that soft smile plastered on his face and those ripples dancing on his deep eyes betrayed his effort to conceal his emotions. He's clearly enjoying seeing her different reactions no matter what time of the day.

The longer he observed her, the more he could understand her inner thoughts. He realized, she's just a simple woman devoid of any pretentious masks.

She might use different words to contradict or even hide her own feelings but upon closer inspections, there would always be a subtle actions showing her real emotions.

In most cases it would be her eyes. If she would try to avoid eye contact it would be her lips movement. Sometimes it's her breathing. In other cases it's her fingers.

As long as he's attentive enough, he could see those small details revealing her innermost thoughts.

Just like now, he knew she wanted to avoid the topic. She tried to concentrate on what she's reading but her pair of exquisite eyebrows and the slight pout of her lips betrayed her intention to conceal her nervousness.

He extended his arms and gently pulled her towards himself to make her lean on him.

Han Meixu was reluctant at first but soon enough she just gave in. It's still more comfortable to lean on him and feel his warmth while re-reading the details of her upcoming 'training'. Though honestly, she couldn't understand anything on the paper. For her, they're an important prop to conceal her chaotic thoughts.

"We can start tonight." He whispered barely letting some fine voice out.

"Huh? Why tonight?"

"Do you want now?" He teasingly asked. Although he had so much things to finish, if she said yes, why not?

For some reason she didn't want to answer. She had a feeling that whatever she would say could be used against her. Just like a criminal being arrested she wanted to remain silent to avoid unnecessary troubles. In a simple question and answer with this husband of hers she always felt inferior as he could lead the conversation to his advantage without being too obvious.

It would only be after sometime she would realize, she was somewhat 'misled'.

In all honesty, Liu Zijian didn't really have much extra time during the day so the time before going to bed would be the best. But of course, he's aware that his words could be interpreted differently. He actually wanted her to interpret it in whatever way she wanted to. The naughtier the better.

He's waiting on how she would respond to this training. Someone could say that he purposely pick this topic to have some quality time before she start her training.

It's really a relative easy topic one and could be actually done thru self-study but, of course he wanted to involve himself and his desires.

Although Rope knots techniques were indeed necessary he wanted to incorporate something more. Something that's also related to 'rope knots'.

Besides, it was his wife who 'initiated' the idea of that 'rope art' during bedroom activities. Though he's hesitant if she would agree, he could at least try. But, he would never initiate it - not at least verbally.

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For some inexplicable reason, Han Meixiu seemed to become restless as the night slowly induced its presence to the world.

She already read majority of the rope knots over the internet and probably memorized the steps and uses of each.

Maybe later she could ask Liu Zijian to just let her self study this topic and just provide her the materials to practice her knots. In that case, she would feel a little relax?

When Her husband arrived in their room he was holding a big-sized black gym bag.

Han Meixiu's heart started to pound uncontrollably.

In her mind, she kept on pacifying herself by saying 'it's only rope knots used for survival' several times.

Liu Zijian gently placed the bag on top of the table near the window and looked solemnly to her. His shirt was slightly opened and his hair was a little out of place.

He looked a little tired but he still had that subtle fine innocent smile before he spoke.

"Shall we start?"

Han Meixiu breathe a sigh of relief. She was just thinking too much. He didn't look like he has other agenda.

They're genuinely going to practice with rope knots. With her thoughts settled, the micro mini disappointment arose from her realization was pushed to the deepest corner of her mind.

She smiled and walked slowly towards him.

"I've read already some knot techniques earlier. I only need to apply them. If you want, take a shower first then I'll do those knots. You can check them later after you're finished."

"En." Liu Zijian answered and his subtle smile became more evident. He's clearly pleased.

Thinking that her husband must have really been looking forward to wash himself as he looked at her with gratitude, she vowed to do well in this activity.

She opened the bag and saw the different types of rope inside. Based from what she read earlier, she was able to identify the usual survival rope types like the twisted rope, braided rope and the paracord. There were also Manila Rope and Hemp Rope. The good thing about these two was the friction they could produce thus they could provide a more secure grip. As for the other types that were smaller in diameter she just categorize them as normal ropes.

She took the paracord rope and started to make several knots that she remembered from what she read earlier today.

While being busy knotting Han Meixiu didn't notice that Liu Zijian already finished his bath and was now leisurely watching her from a safe distance.

When Han Meixiu finished her 7th knot she stretched her body and saw eventually saw her husband leaning on the wall not so far from her.

His hair was damp and was wildly covering some parts of his face. He has that subtle smile that was seemingly hiding a lot of meaning. From where she was seated, Liu Zijian looked incredibly sexy with a lazy and captivating aura emitting from within his soul. Not to mention his well-toned chest was barely covered as his robe was not tied properly.

Given the their location and she was still holding a rope on her hand, her mind started to wonder unnecessary again. That micro mini disappointment earlier suddenly occupied majority of her mind.

'Damn!' She wouldn't be surprise if her poor nose would actually bleed. She retracted her gaze and tried to refocus on what she was doing.

Liu Zijian was actually debating if he would tempt her or not. Seeing her reaction when she saw him, he knew he already did the first step of enticing her.

His eyes danced with laughter as his lips curled further up. He leisurely walk towards Han Meixiu.

'Let's test your self-control.'