Chapter 93: First Update

The bolder you are, the greater the reward.

Qin Yao was a woman of action and daring. She set a small goal for herself: to make her husband, Gu Cheng, blush. Truth be told, she had never seen this man blush before. When they were dating, at most, she had seen Captain Gu's ears turn red.

He had a thick skin, but his ears would sometimes betray him.

After they got married, habits became second nature. Even the occurrence of red ears became rare, let alone seeing this guy embarrassed or shy in public.

Hmm.

After setting her goal, Qin Yao's mind raced through many modern tricks to tease her boyfriend, such as throwing herself into his arms, tickling his palm, or wearing sexy lingerie. Or maybe even pin him against the wall in public?

There were plenty of tricks, and she intended to try them one by one.

That night, the kids weren’t joining them, so Qin Yao and Gu Cheng were alone in the bedroom. Gu Cheng mentioned that he would be going away for training for more than a month. Qin Yao simply replied, "Oh," but the thought of him being gone for a month left her feeling uneasy.

She hadn’t even started her teasing plan, and already things were going off track. Qin Yao considered giving up, but then thought, if she waited a month for him to return, wouldn’t the moment have passed?

With a goal and a plan in mind, she should strike while the iron was hot and take him down immediately with a fierce move, making sure he blushed tonight.

As for sexy lingerie, they didn’t have such material conditions. Qin Yao resorted to other actions, like sitting on Gu Cheng's lap, looking up to hug his neck, and taking the initiative to kiss his chin.

"Little Gu, I'll miss you during the month you're away."

In Qin Yao’s plan, this was just an "appetizer." After all, she hadn’t even started to undress yet.

Gu Cheng's Adam's apple bobbed. His peach blossom eyes were filled with shock as he looked at his wife, who had taken the initiative to sit on his lap. In the past, Qin Yao had rarely been so proactive in the bedroom, usually adopting a "half-hearted" attitude.

Today, she sat on his lap, hugged his neck, and even kissed him first... The taste of happiness overwhelmed him like a spring breeze scattering flowers.

As a vigilant hunter, when the prey came knocking, one should "remain still and respond to changes." Quietly waiting for the prey's next move was the best strategy.

However, the arrow beneath him was ready to shoot, impossible to hold back. Whoosh! It flew out.

Gu Cheng scooped her up into his arms and wasted no time on this short spring night. Tonight, he made up for lost time in advance.

Qin Yao still had her hands on her chest, not even starting to undress. She was like, "?????"

She had spent ages in front of the mirror, practicing a few sexy moves. Before she could even showcase them, she was once again "overwhelmed by a flurry of blows."

Someone's eagerness to contribute was too intense to handle.

The next morning, before her eyes even opened, soreness spread through her limbs. Lying by the pillow, Qin Yao recalled last night's failure and deleted some of her physical seduction measures from her plan.

This was a total fail. She didn’t make him blush, but she sure got him worked up. A little too worked up, actually.

As an old married couple, they’d seen it all, so there was no chance of making him blush. Her own face had turned red last night, with fine sweat making her sticky all over. Gu Cheng had wiped her body, and she had fallen asleep before he finished.

It was a bit disappointing, but at least no one knew about her secret plan.

Qin Yao didn’t linger in bed. She lazily opened her eyes and got up. Gu Cheng was already dressed and seemed extra attentive this morning. His peach blossom eyes were filled with satisfaction. His gentle hands carefully handed her clothes, knelt down to put on her shoes, and even personally combed her braid and drew her eyebrows with a pencil.

"Yaoyao, next time, be more proactive..." Gu Cheng buried his face in her neck, lifted her clothes, and sucked on the area hidden by her collar, very pleased with his conquest from last night.

Qin Yao pulled down her collar, really unable to stand him. He was even more sucking than their two sons.

She thought to herself, 'More proactive? You’re killing me.'

The enemy didn’t even flinch—what a shame.

Qin Yao fed the two kids before Gu Cheng left for work later than usual. Since Qin Yao didn’t have to rush to her job, she figured it wouldn’t matter much if she didn’t go in the morning. So, she personally saw Gu Cheng off as they left together.

Captain Gu was practically melting from all the special attention his wife gave him today.

If it weren’t for this month-long mission, he’d almost wish for more trips just to enjoy this kind of homely care.

Even He Lian noticed Captain Gu was in an unusually good mood.

“Sister-in-law.”

Qin Yao nodded, offering a gentle smile by the lawn. “I’m seeing him off.”

Qin Yao used to not have the time, but now that she’s switched to a more flexible job, it’s no big deal if she doesn’t go to work unless it’s an emergency.

“You’re so beautiful, Sister-in-law. Captain Gu is one lucky guy.”

Stories about how Captain Gu and his wife got together had been circulating in the team, and everyone was talking about it with envy. Some said they hit it off at Teacher Chen Baozhen’s place, others said Head Nurse Ge played matchmaker, and still others claimed they got together on the warship… various accounts floated around.

According to Zhao Mingjin, Captain Gu played it smart, using a clever strategy to win her over without anyone noticing.

In just two years, Captain Gu not only found a wife but also became a dad to two kids—talk about hitting the jackpot!

He Lian really wanted to ask Qin Yao how she and Captain Gu got together, but he didn’t dare.

While Gu Cheng was giving a speech inside, He Lian and the others brought out some fruit and snacks for Qin Yao.

When Gu Cheng emerged and walked toward them, Qin Yao was peeling a banana, momentarily blinded by the brightness of his white uniform.

“Captain Gu.”

Qin Yao took a bite of the banana and met Gu Cheng’s stern face. He had just announced several strict regulations and was still wearing a serious expression, his thin lips pressed into a straight line, his jaw sharp as a blade.

The sweet banana in her mouth reminded her of how annoying he had been that morning, and now he was putting on airs. Qin Yao raised her hand, holding the half-eaten banana in front of him, intending to tease him.

She was fully focused on the banana. If Gu Cheng tried to eat it, she would pull it away, leaving him grabbing at air.

But Gu Cheng glanced at her, bent down, grabbed her wrist, and bit a piece of the banana. Coldly, he said, “Don’t do it again.”

Feeding him a banana in front of everyone? What was she thinking?

Unbelievable, he actually ate it!

How did Gu Cheng manage to never follow the usual rules? Who grabs the wrist first?

At first, He Lian didn’t think much of it. After all, sharing food is pretty common, especially in the summer when people split popsicles.

It dawned on him later—this was the sister-in-law feeding the brother-in-law!

He Lian’s eyes lit up, hoping to witness a touching farewell between the couple. After all, Qin Yao had come all this way, so she must have been reluctant to say goodbye.

At that point, Qin Yao had no intention of teasing Gu Cheng anymore. He was like an impenetrable fortress, immune to ordinary tricks. Besides, there was an outsider present, so Qin Yao decided to say a proper goodbye.

Thinking of this, she took out three cloth “little dolphins” from her small bag. She had made them herself, intending them as toys for the children, but she couldn’t bear to let those two little brats throw them around. After all, she had done an unusually good job on them, and the simple dolphin design looked very pretty.

She had originally made a family of four little dolphins, but today she brought out only three.

"Here, these are for you." Qin Yao laid out the little dolphins—one large and two small—each with a round, chubby body and a unique expression, making them incredibly adorable. "This is me and our sons, to accompany you from now on."

She blinked and teased, "A little escort fleet for you."

Gu Cheng stared at the little dolphins in his wife's hands, his eyes soft and glistening, as if they were reflecting Qin Yao's image.

After saying this, Qin Yao thought she had been quite serious, but in the next second, she saw the man in front of her turn completely red.

His face turned as red as a boiled shrimp, like it was about to steam right off his head.

Even He Lian, who had been touched by the farewell, was taken aback. Seeing Captain Gu's face turn beet red down to his neck was something else entirely.

Gu Cheng knew his face was burning up, and he wished he could splash some cold water on it, but the happiness bubbling inside him was impossible to hide.

It wasn't often that his wife expressed her feelings so openly in front of others.

If only He Lian hadn't been there as a third wheel; otherwise, he would have swept Qin Yao into a passionate kiss.

"Sure, I'll take them," Gu Cheng said, trying to sound calm, but his eyes flickered nervously, like fireflies dancing in the dark.

Qin Yao couldn't help but laugh inwardly as she studied his flushed face. It was hilarious to see him blush so deeply after all these years.

Feeling lighthearted, Qin Yao decided to make shrimp dumplings when she got home—a traditional treat to celebrate their success.

The plan worked out, even though it didn't go exactly as intended, the result was just what she wanted.

"If you encounter little dolphins hitching a ride at sea, think of me and the children, okay?"

Gu Cheng really wished she would stop talking. "I got it, I got it."

His wife saying sweet nothings in public was too much for him. If she said a few more words, he would lose all his dignity.

Damn, just after paying the 'tax' to the public, he was aroused again. Being teased like this was embarrassing.

He couldn't control it, couldn't control it.

Gu Cheng touched his nose and took a long time to steady his heart. "When I return, I'll visit you at your workplace."

Qin Yao was surprised, "Why are you saying this all of a sudden?"

"To see where you work," though he had another motive: to remind everyone that she was off-limits.

"Oh, no rush, we can talk about it when you return." Qin Yao, after her initial shock, felt a bit guilty. She had no secrets, so why did she feel a little uneasy?

The man in front of her was like an old vinegar jar, who knew when he would start being jealous for no reason.

Qin Yao felt a twinge of jealousy. She didn't want Gu Cheng going to her workplace, where there were plenty of other women. Better to keep her Little Gu hidden away on the warship, surrounded by men, where no one else could get close.