Chapter 37: Michelle who is full of a married woman
A Tense Explanation
Seeing Mi Xue on the verge of tears, Lin Lu explained, “We’ve broken up. Isn’t it normal to keep some distance? We can’t be as close as before…”
Mi Xue stayed silent, understanding the logic, but her aggrieved expression lingered as she stared at Lin Lu’s feet.
Reluctant Acceptance
“Fine, you do it.” Lin Lu sensed her stubbornness. Researchers needed that tenacity—without it, giving up every few days would yield no results.
An Uncomfortable Service
Lin Lu sat stiffly on a stool, holding Bing Cheng, watching nervously as the esteemed university professor knelt before him. She carefully untied his shoelaces, removed his socks, and slipped on his slippers…
Honestly, he’d been sweating all day from military training. Delayed by Yi Diandian, he hadn’t showered, only changing into casual clothes for the gathering. His feet weren’t filthy, but they weren’t clean either. Yet Mi Xue showed no hint of disgust.
A Traditional Heart
Even the most devoted wife might not lower herself like this, but Mi Xue had “served” him this way long ago. Not because Lin Lu forced her to grovel, but because she chose to. She believed a girlfriend should do these things for her boyfriend. Back then, her “traditional wife” behavior had shocked him.
Despite her cutting-edge scientific research, Mi Xue was deeply traditional at heart, almost to the point of taking her partner as her guide.
An Awkward Dynamic
But she was no longer his girlfriend, so there was no reason for her to serve him. That’s why it felt so strange.
Still, a tall, beautiful woman with high social status like Mi Xue, willingly humbling herself to do this for him—it stirred a strange sense of satisfaction in any man…
Stop!
Lin Lu snapped himself out of this vain indulgence, breaking into a cold sweat. He’d vowed not to let women derail his life again. How had he slipped back into this trap so quickly?
He’d almost reverted to that useless fool obsessed with women, accomplishing nothing!
A Dangerous Influence
This woman was terrifying. Unlike Zhuang Yan Yue’s blatant seduction, Mi Xue wore a conservative blouse, made no provocative moves or words, yet somehow eroded his rationality silently.
Before he knew it, Mi Xue had finished swapping his shoes. Still kneeling, she looked up at him with a slightly flushed face and asked softly, “Junior Lin… do you want to shower first or eat?”
A Change of Plan
“Shower first…” Lin Lu paused, realizing this wasn’t his home.
“No shower. Let’s just eat.”
“But you sweated a lot during training. You haven’t showered, right? You must feel sticky and uncomfortable.”
She was right—it even affected his appetite.
A Simple Request
Borrowing an ex-girlfriend’s bathroom wasn’t taboo, was it? Even if his current girlfriend, Su Keke, found out, it shouldn’t matter, right?
Lin Lu froze. Why was he worrying about Su Keke’s opinion? She was his girlfriend in name only, a hollow title.
Sure, they’d agreed last night not to get involved with other girls… but a lifetime without contact was impossible. He had to be flexible.
“Alright, I’ll take a quick shower. You start cooking.”
A Thoughtful Offer
“I’ll fill the bathtub with hot water. A soak will ease the fatigue from training.”
As Lin Lu started to stand, Mi Xue gently pushed him back down. She stood, slipping off her beige cotton hair tie to pull her long hair into a low ponytail, draping it over one shoulder, exuding a subtle wifely charm.
“I’m not used to soaking…”
“I wasn’t either, but I found soaking after a long day of experiments is so relaxing. When you’re tired, neurotransmitters like norepinephrine spike, keeping your nerves on edge. A hot bath triggers the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters like GABA, which bind to receptors, calming neural activity and reducing fatigue…”
A Confident Transformation
Mi Xue explained with scientific precision, delivering her longest, most fluent speech of the night.
For some reason, Lin Lu felt she transformed when discussing science—so confident, no longer the timid girl from earlier. A focused woman was indeed captivating…
Noticing his stare, Mi Xue blushed, reverting to her shy demeanor, her hands fidgeting nervously.
A Choice of Baths
“W-Well, do you want a bubble bath or a herbal one? I have both.”
Lin Lu didn’t know. “Whichever you like, I’ll try.”
“Bubble bath then. It’s full of nice, fragrant bubbles. You can soak first, and I’ll… I’ll go after…”
A Domestic Scene
Mi Xue, blushing, headed to the bathroom. Lin Lu, in the living room, kissed Bing Cheng a few times to bond, feeling restless. Was he being treated like an emperor tonight?
Was there such a thing as too good to be true? She wouldn’t spike the water with something weird, would she?
A Quiet Observation
He crept to the bathroom door. Mi Xue was half-squatting by the tub, one hand adjusting the water, the other testing its temperature. The steam must’ve been warm—she unbuttoned the top of her blouse. Sweat beaded on her chest, slightly dampening her collar, outlining a faint, oval shape.
Lin Lu no longer felt like an emperor, but a husband. Who wouldn’t be charmed by this?
An Unseen Gaze
After a while, the diligent girl finished preparing the bath. Turning, she noticed Lin Lu standing nearby, looking down at her.
He was just checking for tricks, not staring at anything else.
“Junior Lin, you can undress…”
Mi Xue, too shy to finish, lowered her head and moved behind him. Her trembling hands reached for the hem of his shirt, ready to lift…
A Hasty Retreat
“Go cook. I’ve got this…”
Her attentiveness made him uneasy, goosebumps rising. Only after she left did Lin Lu strip and step into the tub, the day’s fatigue melting away.
A Digital Connection
Relaxing while scrolling videos, Lin Lu got a WeChat friend request from Mi Xue. He hesitated but added her, not daring to refuse. They were friends again.
Right after, he got her message.
[Need me to come scrub your back?]
“No need! Just focus on cooking!” he shouted toward the door.
An Unexpected Call
Soon, a video call came through. Thinking it was Mi Xue, he was startled to see Su Keke’s name. As expected, she was checking in. Unfortunately, water droplets on the screen accidentally hit the accept button, revealing his bare upper body. Su Keke, on the other end, flushed and yelled.
“You-you-you pervert, what kind of stunt is this!”
Lin Lu thought she was the brazen one, her eyes glued to the screen. But her expression soon turned icy, her tone chilling as if suspecting something.
“Where are you right now?”