NFBE Chapter 212 He's really stubborn as a mule.
Chapter 212 He's really stubborn as a mule.
Qin Reng looked at her with deep eyes, but said nothing.
Yu Yuetong ignored his silence and continued, "I know a lot has happened between us, a messy bunch, and I also know you have a lot of grievances against me..."
She paused, then mustered her courage and said, "But have you ever thought about why we've become like this?"
Qin Reng finally spoke, his voice low and deep: "What do you want to say?"
Yu Yuetong sat up, looked directly into his eyes, and said, word by word, "I think the biggest problem between us is that we don't understand each other enough. You misunderstand me, and I misunderstand you, which is why all sorts of conflicts arise."
Qin Reng sneered: "Misunderstanding? You say I misunderstand you? Yu Yuetong, put your hand on your heart and tell me, how have I treated you? Where have I wronged you? What did you want that I didn't give you?"
Yu Yuetong gave a bitter smile: "President Qin, you're very good to me, but this isn't what I want. You think I want material enjoyment, a luxurious life, but actually, what I want is..."
She took a deep breath and slowly uttered three words: "It's respect."
Qin Reng was stunned, a barely perceptible hint of panic flashing in his eyes.
Yu Yuetong continued, "Respect, trust, and understanding—these may seem like abstract concepts, but they are very important to me. I know you're used to being in a superior position, used to giving orders, and used to everything being done your way. But I'm not your subordinate; I'm your wife. I hope you can respect my feelings and my choices."
She paused, then said, "Like what happened today, you suspect that Ji Momo and I have something going on, why don't you just come and ask me directly? Why do you let your imagination run wild and then take it out on me? Have you ever thought about what if you've wronged me?"
Qin Reng remained silent and did not speak.
Seeing that he was wavering, Yu Yuetong pressed her advantage, saying, "I know you're upset because you saw me with Ji Momo, but have you ever thought about why I approached her? I approached her because..."
She wanted to say that it was to help him, but the words caught in her throat. She was afraid that saying so would arouse Qin Reng's suspicion.
"For what?" Qin Reng pressed.
Yu Yuetong bit her lip and said vaguely, "For...for company matters."
Qin Reng raised an eyebrow: "Company matters? What company matters could you and her possibly have?"
Yu Yuetong smiled mysteriously and said, "You don't need to worry about that. I have my reasons."
Qin Reng looked at her with suspicion in his eyes, clearly not believing her statement.
Yu Yuetong didn't want to dwell on this issue any longer, so she changed the subject, saying, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. President Qin, I think our most important task right now is to find a way to switch back to our original bodies as soon as possible."
Qin Reng sighed and rubbed his temples. "If we could find it, we would have found it long ago. You heard what Grandma said today; we must maintain the status quo for the time being."
Yu Yuetong nodded, indicating that she understood.
"And..." Qin Reng paused, his tone somewhat unnatural, "What happened today was my fault, and I apologize to you."
Yu Yuetong looked at him with some surprise, not expecting him to apologize on his own initiative.
Qin Reng turned his head away, not daring to look her in the eye, and said in a muffled voice, "I shouldn't have lost my temper with you, and I shouldn't have wronged you. In the future, I will try my best to control my emotions."
Yu Yuetong chuckled inwardly at his awkward expression. This man was truly stubborn; he clearly didn't mean it, but he still had to put on a brave face.
"It's okay." Yu Yuetong smiled. "I know you didn't do it on purpose."
When Qin Reng saw her smile, his tense expression relaxed a little.
“Um…” Yu Yuetong hesitated for a moment, then said, “Since Grandma wants us to live a good life, then we…”
She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, observing Qin Reng's reaction.
Qin Reng raised an eyebrow: "What happened to us?"
Yu Yuetong bit her lip and mustered her courage to say, "Shouldn't we... try to get to know each other?"
Qin Reng was stunned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Seeing that he didn't react for a long time, Yu Yuetong felt a little uneasy. Could it be that he still wouldn't accept it?
Just as she was lost in thought, Qin Reng suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with a hint of mockery: "What? You want to develop feelings for me?"
Yu Yuetong's face flushed instantly, and she stammered, "I... I just felt that since we're already husband and wife, we should... get along well."
Looking at her shy appearance, Qin Reng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile.
“Okay,” he leaned closer and whispered in her ear, “then let’s give it a try.”
Yu Yuetong felt a warm breath brush against her ear, and her heart suddenly raced. She took a step back and looked at Qin Reng warily.
"You...what do you want to do?"
Qin Reng smiled at her nervous expression, then turned and walked towards the bathroom. "Nothing much, just taking a shower and going to bed."
Yu Yuetong watched his retreating figure, her cheeks burning. She raised her hand to cover her face, her heart pounding like a rabbit in her chest.
"You scoundrel!" she muttered under her breath, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible.
Qin Reng stood under the showerhead, letting the hot water wash over his body, but the corners of his mouth grew wider and wider. He had taken in Yu Yuetong's reaction just now, and a strange sense of pleasure welled up inside him.
This woman doesn't seem as bad as I imagined.
He closed his eyes, and the image of Yu Yuetong blushing and stammering appeared in his mind, making his smile deepen.
At this moment, Yu Yuetong was sitting on the bed, struggling with her inner turmoil.
Qin Reng agreed to try getting to know her? Is this... really true? Or is he just teasing her?
She scratched her hair in frustration, feeling like countless ants were crawling inside her.
"What are you thinking about?" Qin Reng's voice suddenly came from the bathroom.
Yu Yuetong was startled and quickly sat up straight, pretending to be calm as she said, "No... I wasn't thinking about anything."
Qin Reng opened the bathroom door and stepped out, a towel wrapped around his waist. His wet hair dripped water droplets that slid down his chest, reflecting an alluring sheen under the light.
Yu Yuetong swallowed hard, her eyes darting around, unable to look him in the eye.
Qin Reng walked to the bedside, sat down, and looked at her with a half-smile. "Really not thinking about anything?"
Yu Yuetong felt her face burning, turned her head away, and whispered, "Really, no."
Qin Reng chuckled, reached out and turned her chin, forcing her to look at him. "But your face... is very red."
Yu Yuetong felt her breath catch in her throat, and her heart was pounding so fast it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.
"It's hot...it's so hot," she explained hastily. "The air conditioning is set too low."
Qin Reng didn't expose her. He let go of her hand, got up, picked up the hairdryer, and started drying his hair.