Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 437 A Timely Rain After a Long Drought

The two ate and chatted, and before they knew it, more than half an hour had passed, and the pressure cooker gave a timely notification that it was done.

Liu Ruyan got up and served two bowls of steaming hot, clear-colored Tiger Tail Chicken Soup.

The rich and flavorful soup soothed my stomach and intestines, and seemed to ignite the final fuse.

Ye Fan could no longer take his eyes off the person opposite him.

Slightly tipsy, Liu Ruyan's eyes were hazy, her red lips moist. She had unbuttoned the top two buttons of her loungewear, revealing a small patch of delicate skin and a hint of her collarbone...

This silent temptation is more alluring than any words.

The string of reason finally snapped.

Ye Fan abruptly put down the soup bowl and stood up.

Under Liu Ruyan's shy gaze, which was filled with a mix of confusion and anticipation, he walked around the dining table and swept her up in his arms!

"Ah! Husband!" Liu Ruyan exclaimed, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck.

"The soup is finished, now... it's time for a 'shower'." Ye Fan's voice was deep and husky, with an undeniable heat as he strode towards the master bedroom's bathroom, holding the soft and fragrant body in his arms.

Liu Ruyan buried her burning cheeks in his neck, her heart pounding like a drum. She no longer resisted and let him hold her as they walked towards that misty, private space that belonged only to the two of them.

......

As dawn broke, the soft light filtered through the gaps in the heavy curtains, casting a hazy band of light onto the bedroom floor.

The shrill ringtone of the cell phone, like an uncooperative alarm clock, stubbornly shattered the tranquility and warmth of the room.

Ye Fan felt as if his eyelids weighed a ton, his consciousness still lingering in the deep abyss of sleep after last night's intense "battle".

When the bell rang for the first time, he frowned in annoyance and buried his head deeper into the soft pillow.

The second time, he waved his hand unconsciously, as if to shoo away annoying flies.

When the bell rang relentlessly for the third time, he finally lost his patience. With his eyes closed, he mumbled something indistinctly and gently nudged the soft body beside him with his elbow.

Liu Ruyan was also so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open. The intense "exercise" of last night's "long-awaited reunion" had almost exhausted all her strength, and all she wanted to do now was sleep forever.

Sensing Ye Fan's signal, she reluctantly stretched a fair arm out from the warm covers, fumbled for the still-buzzing phone on the bedside table, and reluctantly pressed the answer button. Her voice was heavy with sleepiness and a hint of hoarseness from being woken up: "Hello...?"

There was a visibly surprised pause on the other end of the phone, followed by a hearty, slightly teasing laugh: "Hahaha! Good morning, sister-in-law!"

The voice was loud and clear; it was Qin Kun.

"It's Qin Kun! Hahaha, excuse me! Old Ye isn't up yet? The sun's already high in the sky!" He was clearly surprised that Liu Ruyan answered the phone, but also found it quite amusing.

The laughter dispelled Liu Ruyan's sleepiness somewhat. She remembered Ye Fan mentioning Qin Kun, and knew that he was a friend of his who had a good relationship with him in Jinling and with whom he had business dealings.

She cleared her throat, trying to make her voice sound more alert: "Hello, Mr. Qin. Ye Fan is still asleep. Is there anything urgent?"

"Oh, it's nothing! Sister-in-law, please don't be so polite, you can call me Qin Kun or Kunzi!"

Qin Kun quickly said, "Please trouble you to tell Lao Ye that we talked about that a few days ago, the auto show is this afternoon!"

He paused, then added, "Two o'clock this afternoon, at the International Expo Center. I'll pick him up at noon! Make sure he doesn't oversleep!"

"Okay, thank you, Qin Kun. I will definitely pass it on," Liu Ruyan replied.

"Alright! Thanks for your hard work, sister-in-law! See you later!" Qin Kun tactfully hung up the phone.

Liu Ruyan put her phone back on the bedside table, yawned deeply, and felt as if all the bones in her body were about to fall apart.

The crazy relief of rain after a long drought comes at the cost of my fingertips feeling sore and weak.

She snuggled back into the warm blankets and nestled into Ye Fan's arms. Almost immediately, the two of them fell into a deep sleep again.

......

The golden sunlight finally filled most of the bed.

The clock hands quietly slipped past eleven.

Ye Fan slowly woke up, stretched contentedly, and all his fatigue vanished, leaving him feeling refreshed.

Liu Ruyan also woke up rubbing her sleepy eyes, as lazy as a satisfied cat.

In the bathroom, warm water washes over the skin.

As Liu Ruyan applied facial cleanser in front of the mirror, she remembered the phone call from that morning: "Oh, right, honey, Qin Kun called this morning and said the auto show starts at 2 pm at the International Expo Center. He'll come back to pick you up later."

Ye Fan was brushing his teeth when he paused, mumbling, "Oh, I almost forgot about that."

He spat out the foam and rinsed his mouth: "I casually asked Fang Yu a few days ago if there was an exhibition, because I wanted to go and check it out. I didn't expect it to be here so soon."

It seems Fang Yu is quite efficient.

After washing up, Liu Ruyan tied on an apron and cooked herself.

Soon, several authentic Minnan home-style dishes were placed on the table—the aroma of braised pork with red yeast rice was irresistible, the golden oyster omelet was tempting, and there was also a plate of refreshing stir-fried seasonal vegetables.

Ye Fan's mouth watered at the long-missed taste of his hometown.

Perhaps because he had "expended too much energy" last night, he had an excellent appetite and ate three large bowls of rice and most of the dishes.

After dinner, the two embraced on the spacious terrace.

The early autumn afternoon sun was warm but not scorching, and a gentle breeze carried the moist scent of the river.

They leaned back lazily in comfortable rattan chairs, sipping tea and enjoying a rare moment of leisure and tenderness, whispering to each other, as if time itself had slowed down.

The tranquility was broken by Qin Kun's next call: "Old Ye! Are you ready? I'm in your garage downstairs!"

Qin Kun's voice came through the receiver, sounding somewhat impatient.

Ye Fan then remembered that it was the weekend and Liu Ruyan didn't need to go to the company.

He looked at the beautiful woman beside him, his eyes questioning.

Liu Ruyan smiled gently and nodded.

Liu Ruyan got up and went into the dressing room.

A moment later, when she reappeared in the living room, Ye Fan's eyes lit up.

She changed into a carefully selected, modernized Hanfu.

The fabric is Nanjing's most famous Yun brocade, which flows with a low-key yet luxurious dark luster under natural light.

The top is an elegant moon-white cross-collar short shirt, with exquisite Suzhou embroidery patterns of the same color adorning the collar and cuffs.

The lower skirt is a deep begonia red horse-face skirt. As she walks, the hem flows like water. It is embroidered with intricate cloud and crane patterns in gold thread, which appear and disappear with her steps, exuding a dignified and elegant air with a touch of charm.

She wore a pair of plain satin high heels, the uppers of which were embroidered with traditional patterns in colorful silk thread that echoed her clothing, making them both classic and elegant, and perfectly elongating her leg lines.

This outfit perfectly blends the gentle intellect and mature charm of Eastern women, making her skin appear as white as jade and her temperament outstanding.