Chapter 332: Deception
Luo Zhiming saw Xu He's hesitation and decided to administer a powerful dose, "Hehua, after seeing you this time, I reckon it will be a while before we can meet again. I need to go on a trip and talk business. Once I'm back, we'll go house hunting. Whatever style you like, we'll buy it, or you could take advantage of my absence to check out good houses yourself."
"Then, alright." As soon as houses were mentioned, Xu He made up her mind, "After we have dinner, you go book a room at the guest house, and I'll go back to the dorm to get some things."
Hearing Xu He agree, Luo Zhiming was delighted. He hugged her, his body starting to warm up, a shame they were on the street.
The two went to a fairly upscale restaurant nearby for dinner, spending tens of dollars on the meal. Afterward, Luo Zhiming couldn't wait to book a room at the guest house and sent Xu He back to fetch her things.
Xu He knew what would happen if she went to the guest house with Luo Zhiming; she was somewhat reluctant in her heart because she and Luo Zhiming were after all somewhat special. The events of last time had left some shadows in her heart.
But remembering the words Luo Zhiming said, she sighed softly. For the sake of her future, it seemed she had no other choice.
She convinced herself, it wasn't the first time anyway, so why be so persistent.
Moreover, seeing Luo Zhiming acting so generous now, she felt being with Luo Zhiming was just a matter of time, and it really didn't matter.
She took a shower at the dorm, dressed in the new dress she bought that day, and even sprayed some perfume before heading to the guest house.
When Luo Zhiming opened the door and saw Xu He, the blood in his body rushed to a certain point. He pulled her in and pinned her against the door, madly landing kisses on her face, lips, neck, and elsewhere.
His hands lifted her dress and slowly explored from the hem.
Xu He, who had never experienced such things before, had no reaction to them, and had never even thought about them. But once a woman has her first time, the body starts to crave.
Tempted by Luo Zhiming's passionate actions, her body quickly responded, with no struggle at all, she was pressed on the bed by Luo Zhiming...
And indeed, during their intimate act, Luo Zhiming found that Xu He was not at all inferior to Fang Xiu. Though she was not as proactive as Fang Xiu, the somewhat coquettish, somewhat petulant expressions she made while being pressed beneath him stirred his entire passion. Coupled with Xu He's low moans, she completely drove Luo Zhiming mad.
The two entangled on the bed for a long time, from the early part of the night until they were both exhausted.
Afterward, Luo Zhiming held Xu He in his arms.
Looking at Xu He, he felt he loved her even more, kissed her fiercely on the lips, and whispered, "You little fairy, if only you had followed me earlier. Then, I wouldn't have married Fang Xiu."
Xu He smiled outwardly but scorned in her heart; if Luo Zhiming were still like before, it would be a wonder if she fancied him.
Remembering this, Xu He turned over and lay on Luo Zhiming, looking at him with a coquettish face, "Zhiming, is what you said about buying a house true?"
"Of course, it's true." Luo Zhiming had been using this matter to tempt Xu He. In such a moment, he naturally had to keep the lie going, "I will go on a trip in a few days to discuss a business deal. When I return, we'll start looking into buying a house."
Xu He felt that Luo Zhiming's statements, from start to finish, were consistent, and coupled with the way Luo Zhiming had treated her with such generosity today, she didn't doubt him at all.
Now that Luo Zhiming had decided to buy a house, she began to think ahead and remembered Fang Xiu, who was not yet divorced from Luo Zhiming. She said, "What about Fang Xiu? If you don't sort things out quickly, how can we get married?"
"You really agree to marry me?" Luo Zhiming felt that happiness had come so suddenly that he could hardly believe it.
Xu He shot a look at Luo Zhiming, lightly drawing circles on his chest with a finger, and coyly said, "After all that has happened between us, how could I not marry you?"
"That's right, that's right." Luo Zhiming laughed heartily and pulled Xu He into his embrace, "As for Fang Xiu, how about I go home later and discuss it with my parents, and see if we can settle it in the next few days? Then we can get married immediately."
Hearing Luo Zhiming suggesting that their wedding should take place in his hometown, Xu He pouted and frowned at him, "Zhiming, I don't want to go back to the countryside to get married."
Luo Zhiming did not immediately catch on, "Not go back home? Where then?"
Xu He pinched him and lightly scolded, "You dummy," and said, "Of course, I mean here. I was thinking that once the house is secured, we could ask someone to take care of the household registration, and then we can get married in the provincial city. Wouldn't it be better to have our wedding feast at a hotel in the city than in the countryside?"
"Yes, that would be better." Luo Zhiming felt anxious, thinking that if they absolutely need a house to get married, their marriage would never happen.
He thought for a moment and found an excuse, "But my Hehua darling, if you were to really ask someone to handle the household registration, who knows how long that would take. It's tough to manage a city household registration nowadays. I've heard of people who haven't sorted it out for a year or two."
Xu He did not know much about the household registration process and asked in puzzlement, "Really? If you buy a house, shouldn't it be super easy to handle?"
Luo Zhiming's lie became more fluid, "If I buy the house, sure, my household registration would be easy, but I'm afraid it could be difficult for yours."
"This..." Xu He didn't know what to plan next, looking up at Luo Zhiming, "So, what do you suggest we do?"
"How about this?" Luo Zhiming coaxed her, "We could get a marriage certificate back home now, then take care of our household registrations together. Afterwards, we can come here and hold the wedding feast without any delay."
"This..."
Seeing Xu He hesitate, Luo Zhiming naturally felt guilty, but he acted nonchalant and strategically retreated, "If you don't agree, then forget it. I just thought that if we were married, of course, we would buy the house together. If not, I would own the house myself, which is not a problem for me..."
"Knowing that you care for me, let's do as you say." As soon as Xu He heard this, she immediately caught the essence of it and agreed, "Anyway, a marriage certificate is the same no matter where it's issued. You go back and handle the divorce from Fang Xiu. After it's done, call me and I'll come right back."
Luo Zhiming breathed a sigh of relief, having managed to deceive her.
But Xu He said she wouldn't return with him, which puzzled him, "Why won't you come back with me? On the train, I could take care of you."
Xu He shook her head with a wronged expression, "Going back together would certainly not be good. The villagers don't know about your situation with Fang Xiu, and they will surely gossip. I can't stand it."
Seeing this, Luo Zhiming hugged Xu He tenderly, "My Hehua darling, sorry you're under such distress."
Xu He obediently nestled in Luo Zhiming's arms, nodding, "As long as you treat me well in the future, a little hardship doesn't matter." (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)