Chapter 39: Why Am I On the Bed?

Gu Zhennan was not used to having a woman in the house. He took a glance at Guo Xiang, pulled out a chair, and sat down in front of the table to read. He wondered if he should buy another chair and other furniture tomorrow?

In fact, in the northeast, people usually used the bed with the stove underneath. However, they were not from the northeast, so they were not used to it. They always felt that there was a different meaning to using the bed stove.

"Well..." Guo Xiang said. She wanted to say that she was here for a divorce, but she thought that it was not good to say that since she had just arrived. If he kicked her out in anger, where would she go in the middle of the night?

Forget it, let's talk about it tomorrow.

"What?" Gu Zhennan turned his head.

"Nothing..." Guo Xiang hurriedly shook her head and sat on the mat. She had nothing to do. Was she going to sleep under this man's eyes?

She got up and turned on the headlights. She took out the book "Story Club" from her bag, which she had memorized fluently. Actually, it was just for show. She really didn't know what to do.

Gu Zhennan glanced at her and was a little surprised. She could read? Wasn't she a fool in the past?

But he didn't ask. It was better to be educated. They would have more common language in the future.

The two of them quietly read the book. They felt that the time was peaceful.

At ten o'clock, Gu Zhennan closed the book and turned off the desk lamp. "I want to rest!"

"Oh, you go to sleep first. I just slept. I'm not sleepy now," Guo Xiang said.

The two of them felt uncomfortable sleeping together, even though they were not on the same bed.

Gu Zhennan pursed his lips and got on the bed. He took out a pillow from the cabinet and patted it. He put it on the bed, lay down, and closed his eyes.

Guo Xiang then realized that he would not be able to sleep well with the lights on. She got up and turned on the table lamp. She turned off the main and sat down by the desk.

Gu Zhennan turned his head to look at the slender figure of the woman. He had not yet calmed down. She was his wife? He still felt that it was a little unbelievable.

He thought that he would be like this for the rest of his life after marrying a fool. He did not expect that God would give him such a big surprise.

Two days ago, he had been warning himself not to think about other women. He was someone who had a wife. He did not expect that she would be his wife. Now he could think openly.

No, he did not need to think. She was right in front of him. He could see her every day.

The corner of Gu Zhennan's mouth curled up as he looked at Guo Xiang's back. Hello, wife!

Guo Xiang keenly felt a burning sensation on her back. Was he looking at her?

Turning his head around, Gu Zhennan hurriedly straightened his body and closed his eyes. His heart was pounding non-stop.

Seeing that the man was sleeping like a tree, Guo Xiang could not help but laugh. This man was really too disciplined. It was rare to see someone who was even so disciplined in his sleep.

After reading for another ten minutes, Guo Xiang felt tired. She turned off the lamp and lay down on the mat.

In the darkness, Gu Zhennan opened his eyes and heard Guo Xiang's even breathing. He suddenly had a strange feeling in his heart.

She was his wife?

Suddenly, Guo Xiang snorted and turned over. Gu Zhennan quickly closed his eyes.

After listening for a while, he opened his eyes again.

The soft moonlight shone through the window. The room was covered in silver frost. The little woman's body was slightly curled up. He did not know whether it was because she was not used to it or because the floor was too hard. It seemed that she wasn't having a good sleep. 

Gu Zhennan sat up and gently got down from the bed. He squatted down beside Guo Xiang.

Perhaps it was because of the heat, her face was slightly red. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and beads of sweat appeared on the tip of her nose. She did not seem to sleep well.

Although this was the northeast, it was the middle of the summer, so it was still quite hot.

Gu Zhennan gently walked to the basin rack and took Guo Xiang's towel. He wiped her sweat lightly.

He walked to the desk and opened the drawer carefully. He took out a folding fan and sat down beside Guo Xiang. He fanned her gently. He wondered if he should buy an electric fan tomorrow?

Guo Xiang seemed to feel a chill. Her eyebrows relaxed and her long eyelashes curved beautifully. Her tightly pursed lips seemed to be curved.

Looking at Guo Xiang, Gu Zhennan's heart softened. This is my wife, why is she so beautiful?

Seeing Guo Xiang sleeping soundly, Gu Zhennan carried her by the waist and placed her on the bed. The bed was a lot softer than the mat. It was comfortable to sleep on and it was dry. 

He lay on the mat by himself. The pillow still had the faint fragrance of her. He was in a good mood, and soon fell asleep.

The next day, Guo Xiang was woken up by the wake-up call. She sat up with her eyes closed. Suddenly, she felt something soft under her feet. What was that? She rubbed her feet against it and stepped on it again. Why was it still a little hard?

Suddenly, she opened her eyes and saw a man lying under her feet. A pair of black eyes looked at her helplessly.

"Ah!" Guo Xiang cried out in surprise. She widened her eyes and pulled her feet back with a whoosh.

That's not right. I was clearly sleeping on the floor last night. Why did I wake up on the bed?

Did I climb onto the bed? Then why is he on the floor?

"You... you..." Guo Xiang stuttered.

"Morning!" Wife! Gu Zhennan called out in his heart.

He sat up and under her shocked gaze, he got up and put the pillow into the cabinet. He rolled up the cooling mat and placed it in the corner.

He picked up the basin and saw that there were still unwashed shorts from yesterday. He took them out and threw them into the bucket. He took the towel and soap and took out the bucket as well.

"Wait!" Guo Xiang jumped up and rushed over to grab the bucket. "I'll wash these myself!"

Her underwear was still in there. How could she let him wash them?

But... Guo Xiang looked into the bucket. His shorts were also thrown in. Did she have to wash them for him?

Gu Zhennan looked at Guo Xiang and saw her conflicted expression. He pursed his lips, took out his shorts, put on the soap and toothbrush, and walked out silently.

Guo Xiang bit her lip. Was it not good for her to be like this? At least they were still husband and wife right now.

But those were men's shorts. She had never washed them for others, including in her previous life.

And she was here to get a divorce.

It was better not to do these things if she could so that he wouldn't take it for granted that she should do them in the future.

Gu Zhennan came back after washing up. He put down the basin, took out the meal coupon from the drawer, and took out two lunch boxes.

He felt that one of them was a little heavy. He opened it and saw that there was still half a box of lunch left.

However, it was no longer fresh and he had to throw it out. He glanced at Guo Xiang and walked out silently.

Ugh... Guo Xiang was conflicted again. Did he think that she was wasteful? But she didn't do it on purpose. She really couldn't finish it.

By the time Gu Zhennan came back with breakfast, Guo Xiang had finished washing up.

He saw that she was still wearing a white tank top with his blue shorts underneath. His throat was a little tight, but for some reason, he felt that it was very fitting.

"Let's eat!" It was a simple phrase.

He really doesn't like speaking, Guo Xiang thought to herself.

Looking at the indifferent man, Guo Xiang felt a little uncomfortable. Does he not like me that much? Then should I leave as soon as possible?

Just as he was about to speak, Gu Zhennan said, "I have to go to work later. Go get lunch yourself. The meal coupons are all in the drawer."

"Oh!" Guo Xiang nodded and forgot what she wanted to say.

The two fell silent.

The atmosphere was a little awkward. Gu Zhennan said, "How are Mother and the others at home?"

"Pretty good." Guo Xiang nodded. Thinking of that kind old lady, her mood relaxed a lot. "Mother is in good health, and Guo'er's grades are also good. Zhendong went home on vacation too..."

"But Mother and Guo'er have both got injured..." Guo Xiang said, not wanting to hide it from Gu Zhennan.

"What happened?" Gu Zhennan was surprised.

Guo Xiang told him about Uncle Gu and his wife and how Gu Dacai bullied them. But she also told him that she beat them up and ran away, but she only mentioned this part briefly. 

Gu Zhennan frowned slightly. Actually, he had heard about it from his neighbors when he went home, but every time his mother said it was fine. It was others who were exaggerating, so he didn't think too much about it. He didn't expect it to be so serious.

Thinking that Guo Xiang had protected his mother and sister, Gu Zhennan looked at Guo Xiang more gently.

It seemed that she got along well with his mother. This was good. He didn't have to worry about their relationship anymore. 

"Thank you for your hard work!" Gu Zhennan said.

Guo Xiang was a little surprised. She didn't come here to take credit. She couldn't help but talk more about the family. Don't misunderstand me. I'm here to get a divorce.