Cheng Su did not expect Taiguo to ask so frankly and directly, perhaps her rejection had wounded the manâs ego?
Whatever, she couldnât be bothered to argue with him.
Cheng Su coughed twice and said, "Feelings, thereâs not too much to why, like is just like, want is just want, donât want is just donât want, love is just love, donât love is just donât love. Maybe by saying this, Iâve overestimated my own feelings."
"Are you saying that your past fondness and madness for me were all fake?" Taiguoâs eyes narrowed slightly, with anger flickering in them.
For some reason, just thinking about this possibility made him quite unhappy!
"No, that was real!" Cheng Su knew the memories of this body, knew her emotions, the only change was that the body had a new owner.
"Itâs you who has no interest, no feelings for me!" Cheng Su looked at him and said, "Nobody wants to wait in place for a person, Taiguo, just think of the past me as dead. Iâve said it before, from now on, we start from scratch, get to know each other again. Maybe letâs just say, letâs start over and have a romance!"
A romance, what the hell?
"Marry first, love later, I am willing to give us both a chance, what about you?" Cheng Su looked at him with bright eyes.
Taiguo did not speak, as if pondering the sincerity of her words.
"Youâre not bad, but Iâm not lacking either, so, I think we should be fair, start over and get to know each other again, we might fall for each other!" Cheng Su narrowed her eyes and said, "Or perhaps, youâd rather commit necrophilia!"
Pfft!
"What nonsense are you spouting!" Taiguo slammed the table.
Necrophilia, she actually had the nerve to say that.
So is she insinuating that heâs worse than a beast, no, not even as good as a beast?
Taiguo glared at her fiercely.
Laughter bubbled up in Cheng Suâs eyes and she covered the corner of her mouth with her hand, "See, you wouldnât want to do that with a body without feelings, right? The other side is like a dead fish, unresponsive, whatâs the fun in that? Itâs relief, sure, but not a shred of pleasure, nothing more than bodily satisfaction, like a dog..."
"Stop talking!" Taiguo cut her off, her words growing more and more inappropriate.
Cheng Su licked her lips.
"Donât worry, I am not a beast, and youâre right, I have absolutely no feelings for you, marrying you was just because of you and your parentsâ insistence..." Taiguo said, all the while watching her for a reaction, trying to see if she was hurt, but she showed none, which dampened his spirits, so he continued, "If you donât want to, I wonât force you."
Cheng Su inwardly sighed in relief.
"If you want separate rooms, then letâs separate. In fact, youâre thinking too much. I often have to go to the base and only come back to rest, so itâs normal to be away from home for days, not to mention the occasional mission. How many days can I actually spend at home?" Taiguo grunted.
"Is that so? Well, feel free to come back anytime!" Cheng Su said.
Taiguo rolled his eyes.
"So do we agree on that?" Cheng Su looked at him, "As a married couple, we maintain face for each other, especially in front of outsiders. Outside, no humiliating one another in front of outsiders, any issues we discuss behind closed doors, how about it?"
"Do whatever you like!"
"And you wouldnât interfere with my career?" Cheng Su asked again.
"As long as it does not affect the harmony of the family, do as you please," Taiguo looked at her and said, "Dad always said, âA harmonious family leads to prosperity in all things!â"
"Good!" Cheng Su extended her hand, "In that case, letâs shake on it, let it be our agreement. As roommates with a secret, take care of me from now on."
Taiguo was taken aback for a moment before he finally shook her hand, thinking to himself how this person sure had plenty of tricks up her sleeve!