Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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After all, he didn't want to be seen as a vulgar and shameless person who would do something absurd like picking up someone else's underwear to wipe a part of his body.

After admiring the surroundings, she walked briskly to the washbasin and began to wash herself thoroughly.

Brushing teeth and washing face, every movement was done with such order and method. After finishing washing up, I went into the bathroom, turned on the shower, and the warm water poured down, washing away the fatigue and dust of the day.

After showering, gently dry your body with a soft towel, then change into a clean and tidy set of clothes. You'll feel instantly refreshed and your spirits will be lifted.

Meanwhile, the two sisters in the living room each had their own worries.

Ruan Mi lay quietly on the sofa, her mind replaying the events of the day—she had actually been held by He Yuzhu!

This made her wonder if Brother He had feelings for her. The thought made her heart pound like a deer.

On the other side, Ruan Tao was also filled with mixed emotions. Before this, she had always thought that Brother He liked her sister, but now it seemed that this was not the case.

It turned out that he liked her! This sudden discovery left her somewhat bewildered and her mind in turmoil.

After lost in thought for a long time, Ruan Tao suddenly seemed to realize something and asked:

"Sis, where did you put your underwear after you took a shower?"

Upon hearing her sister's question, Ruan Mi was taken aback at first, then replied:

"Of course, it should be placed on top of the laundry basket."

The words had barely left their mouths when both of their expressions changed drastically. Normally, leaving used underwear lying around wouldn't be a problem, but the situation was completely different now.

Because the person going in to take a shower next is Brother He. If he sees their dirty underwear, how embarrassing would that be!

Especially for girls, these intimate garments are the most private items, let alone those that have already been worn.

Thinking of this, the two felt their faces burning hot, as if fire could burst out of them.

They glanced at each other, both seeing embarrassment and shyness in each other's eyes.

At this moment, continuing to sit on the sofa as if nothing had happened and wait for Brother He to come out would have been an incredibly shameful thing.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately stood up as quickly as springs and hurried into the younger sister's bedroom.

After taking a shower, He Yuzhu leisurely walked out of the bathroom. He dried his wet hair with a towel and glanced around the living room, only to be surprised to find that the living room, which should have been occupied, was now completely empty.

However, he didn't think about it too much, just shook his head slightly, and walked towards Ruan Mi's bedroom.

Just then, faint conversation could be heard coming from inside the house.

Ruan Tao said, "Brother He has finished taking a bath. Go and check on him. Hurry up and wash our underwear."

Ruan Mi seemed hesitant for a moment before answering:

"I...I don't really want to go, why don't you go instead?"

Upon hearing this, Ruan Tao couldn't help but let out a soft snort:

"I don't want to go. You go by yourself."

Ruan Mi sighed helplessly and complained, "How could I have such a lazy sister like you?"

Before she finished speaking, she slowly sat up from the bed, preparing to go out and deal with the dirty clothes herself.

Ruan Mi cautiously pushed open the door. Although she could hear the sounds coming from the next room, she still cautiously peeked out first.

After confirming that no one else was outside, she walked out with peace of mind and headed straight for the bathroom.

As she stepped into the bathroom, her eyes were immediately drawn to a pair of men's boxer shorts placed next to her eye mask and underwear.

In an instant, her cheeks flushed as red as ripe apples, and she knew perfectly well that the boxer shorts were what He Yuzhu had just taken off.

Then, she carefully approached the clothes, her eyes scanning every detail with keen scrutiny.

After a thorough observation, she finally breathed a sigh of relief—her and her sister's underwear were intact, with no signs of being rummaged through, and no strange or uncomfortable debris on them.

After confirming that everything was alright, she hurriedly bent down to pick up the clothes one by one, and then picked up the wash basin and went to the tap to start washing them.

Because of their poverty, they couldn't afford luxury items like washing machines, so they had to wash all their clothes by hand every day.

Ruanmi first soaked her and her sister's clothes in water, added an appropriate amount of laundry detergent, and then vigorously rubbed them.

In no time, she had washed all the clothes clean. After washing them, she quickly wrung them out and hung them neatly on the clothes rack.

After finishing this series of tasks, she turned around and her gaze fell on the remaining pile of clothes belonging to He Yuzhu.

After all, he was her boss! After a slight hesitation, the kind and hardworking Ruan Mi decided to go all the way and continue to help wash his shirts, pants, and socks.

However, when her gaze fell upon the lone pair of men's boxer shorts lying in the corner, a sense of unease welled up within her.

Should she wash these underwear as well? Just as she was hesitating, He Yuzhu suddenly walked in to get some water.

As soon as he entered, he saw Ruan Mi standing blankly in the bathroom, lost in thought.

So, out of curiosity, he asked:

"What's wrong? What happened?"

As he spoke, he walked towards the bathroom door and immediately noticed that the basket, which had been full of dirty clothes, was now completely empty.

It must be that this quick-witted young girl has already finished washing most of the clothes.

Surprisingly, there was a pair of boxer shorts that belonged to her lying quietly inside! What on earth happened?

He asked in bewilderment, "Why wasn't this one washed?"

Ruan Mi blushed and stammered, "You... of course you have to wash your own clothes."

Upon hearing this, he pressed further, "Then who washes my shirts, pants, and socks?"

At this moment, Ruan Mi became even more shy, lowering her head and muttering softly, "You still have to wash your own underwear, I don't want to wash it for you."

After saying that, she turned around and prepared to run out the door.

Actually, if He Yuzhu hadn't suddenly appeared here, Ruan Mi might have gritted her teeth and forced herself to wash all the clothes.

But now that He Yuzhu was standing right in front of her, she was too embarrassed to wash his underwear in front of him.

In the blink of an eye, He Yuzhu swiftly extended a hand and firmly placed it on the wall, blocking Ruan Mi's path as she tried to escape.

The sudden action startled the unsuspecting Ruan Mi. She instinctively took a few steps back, only to find herself leaning against the cold wall.

Because the bathroom itself was very cramped, there was almost nowhere to hide.

In the blink of an eye, the two unexpectedly found themselves in a position similar to a wall slam, a common scene in TV dramas.

In an instant, a romantic and ambiguous atmosphere quietly spread between them.

Sensing this unusual atmosphere, Ruan Mi's face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple. She was so shy that she didn't even dare to lift her head, let alone look He Yuzhu in the eye.

He Yuzhu never expected that fate would give him such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity today.

He raised his broad hand with a slight tremor, gently pinching Ruan Mi's soft and smooth chin as if touching a thin veil.

Then, he carefully and expectantly lifted her shy and beautiful face.

At this moment, Ruan Mi's cheeks were flushed like the sunset, and her shy and timid expression made her even more charming and beautiful.

Those big, watery eyes were like a clear spring; with every glance, they naturally revealed a myriad of charms and subtle allure.

Such a captivating pose instantly ignited the long-suppressed passion within He Yuzhu, causing him to become completely intoxicated and unable to extricate himself.

So, he slowly lowered his heart, which was already blinded by desire, and moved closer to those two pink, luscious lips, as tempting as cherries.

As for Ruan Mi, her heart pounded faster and faster as she watched that face gradually approach, as if it were about to leap out of her throat.

Her already flushed face was now even more like a ripe apple, and even her small, delicate ears began to burn, as if they could bleed.

She wanted to escape, but found that she had nowhere to run. She could only resign herself to her fate and close her eyes tightly, not daring to imagine what might happen next.

However, despite her tightly closed eyes, her constantly trembling eyelashes truthfully revealed her inner tension and turmoil, making one feel a sense of pity for her.

Just as the two were about to spark a romance, a crisp sound of a door opening rang out—"Sis, are the clothes done?"

The sudden sound was like a thunderclap, exploding in He Yuzhu's ears.

He inwardly cursed, "Damn it! Why did that girl Ruan Tao have to show up at this crucial moment! If it were just a minute later, I could have left my mark on Ruan Mi's delicate face!"

Unfortunately, it's too late for regrets now.

In the blink of an eye, upon hearing her sister's voice, Ruan Mi seemed to suddenly gain boundless strength. She abruptly broke free from He Yuzhu's grasp, quickly turned her back to him, covered her still burning cheeks with her hands, and said coquettishly, "Oh dear, stop it! Your sister's here..."

He reached out and gave a gentle push, but to his surprise, He Yuzhu's arm was pushed aside so easily.

Immediately afterwards, a figure rushed out of the bathroom like lightning.

"I just finished washing!" Ruan Mi said hurriedly, then grabbed her sister and quickly went into the house.

With a loud bang, the bedroom door slammed shut.

He Yuzhu stood still, his gaze slowly shifting to the pair of boxer shorts that had been carelessly taken off on the ground. He shook his head helplessly, bent down to pick them up, and sent them into his spatial storage.

Asking him to wash these pants by hand? That's simply a pipe dream! After all these years, he's never done any housework like washing clothes.

After doing all that, He Yuzhu turned around and went back to Ruan Mi's room, climbed into bed, and prepared to get a good night's sleep.

In the next room, the two sisters lay quietly side by side on the bed, neither of them making a sound, seemingly lost in their own thoughts.

Time passed by, and they gradually drifted off to sleep.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed through the window onto the bed, He Yuzhu suddenly opened his eyes, rolled over, jumped out of bed, and dashed towards the bathroom like a gust of wind.

However, when he hurriedly pushed open the bathroom door, the scene before him stunned him instantly—there was a person sitting upright on the toilet.