Amnesiac Fiancé Married Another, So I Married His Brother - Chapter 45

The August heat was stifling.

Inside the Huo residence, the temperature was maintained at a constant 26°C, 24 hours a day.

Cool and comfortable.

Li Su’s left hand rested on Huo Xuanye’s chest as she lay lazily, eyes closed in deep sleep.

Huo Xuanye was awake.

He didn’t want to get up.

Instead, he lay there quietly watching her.

At the moment, Li Su was wearing only an apricot-colored spaghetti-strap dress, her exposed skin dotted with ambiguous love bites, her hair tousled, her expression serene.

He hadn’t disappointed his wife on their wedding night, which was why Li Su could sleep so soundly.

Would she be hungry?

Should he bring some food to the room?

No.

He didn’t want to leave.

He wanted to stay with his wife.

The moment Li Su opened her eyes, she was met with an eager face.

“Wife, good morning~”

“Morning~”

Li Su snuggled into his embrace, gradually waking up.

Time to get up.

She was a little hungry.

Li Su suddenly sat up, her gaze inadvertently landing on the black trash bin by the bed.

The black bin was filled with crumpled white tissues and used…

Huo Xuanye followed her line of sight. “What’s so interesting about the trash? Don’t worry about it—someone will clean it up.”

“Huo Xuanye~”

Huo Xuanye huffed. “Call me husband!”

Li Su simply ignored his demand and murmured, “Do you think the staff at the Huo residence might report to Grandpa and Grandma?”

Namely…

If the maid cleaning the trash found the used condoms inside, would she tell the elders?

The family was urging them to prepare for pregnancy, Zhou Motang’s folic acid supplements were already in full swing.

Yet they were using “baby busters.”

“What should we do then?”

Huo Xuanye wrapped his arms around her slender waist, resting his chin on her shoulder. “Wife, should I still go get a vasectomy?”

Li Su asked softly, “Do you really want to undergo surgery on yourself?”

“Not really~”

Li Su wasn’t exactly concerned for Huo Xuanye, she was more worried that if word got out, the Huo family elders would tear her apart.

Better to avoid unnecessary trouble.

No need to invite arguments.

“Then what should we do?” Huo Xuanye also stared at the trash bin. “From now on, I’ll tie up the trash bags myself.”

“Do it less.”

Li Su’s response was just two words.

Huo Xuanye felt like the sky was falling.

They had just gotten married.

He had only just confessed his feelings to Li Su yesterday.

Huo Xuanye pretended to be fierce, his lips brushing her ear as he spoke. “I never thought Li Su would turn out to be such a heartless woman, once she gets what she wants, she tosses me aside!”

Last night, she was satisfied, today, she was already pushing him away.

When would she want him again?

During ovulation?

“That’s not it!”

“I just don’t want the elders lecturing us.”

Li Su tilted her head away helplessly. “Can you speak properly? Your breath is tickling my ear, it’s a little itchy.”

“I’ll be more careful next time.”

The two went downstairs together, hand in hand. Huo Xuanye called out, “Grandma! There’s something I want to tell you.”

“What is it?”

“I went for a premarital checkup earlier, and the doctor said my little swimmers aren’t up to par, low motility, making pregnancy difficult. But don’t worry, Susu and I will keep trying. A few years’ delay won’t matter, we’re still young.” Huo Xuanye lied outright in front of everyone.

Li Su: “…”

Were they even married?

Why hadn’t Huo Xuanye discussed this with her first?

The grandmother hadn’t expected her youngest grandson to be so blunt, this wasn’t something she should be hearing.

“Can it be treated?” Old Master Huo asked solemnly.

“It’s all my fault. My lifestyle wasn’t very disciplined before, staying up late, drinking, smoking. My… quality can’t compare to my brother’s regular routine and no smoking. Brother and sister-in-law, the task of letting grandparents and parents hold a grandchild falls to you now!” Huo Xuanye declared openly. “I’ll cooperate with the doctors for treatment.”

Li Su stood to the side, utterly embarrassed.

“Here, I especially want to thank my wife, Li Su.” Huo Xuanye suddenly pulled Li Su close, locking eyes with her.

Li Su blinked in confusion but played along.

“Before the wedding, you already knew about this, yet you didn’t reject me. You’re so gentle, kind, considerate, and generous, I’m truly moved!”

Huo Xuanye hugged her excitedly. “Wife, I love you!!”

Li Su: “…”

Help!

She was so embarrassed she could dig out a three-bedroom apartment right there.

The others in the hall: “…”

Early in the morning, Huo Xuanye had rushed down and spouted a bunch of nonsense, and now they were inexplicably force-fed a bucket of dog food.

Li Su was tightly embraced, his arms wrapped around her back.

“Huo Xuanye, you can let go now…” Li Su whispered.

“Call me ‘husband.'”

He was way too fixated on that word.

“Husband~”

Li Su dragged out the endearment with a sweet, lilting tone.

Soft and sugary, it melted straight into Huo Xuanye’s bones.

This was the nickname he loved!

Huo Xuanye finally released Li Su, and the two faced their elders. “That’s how it is. My wife doesn’t reject me, she’s so incredible, I’ll love her forever!”

“Even though you have… that kind of issue, being together isn’t just about flaws. It’s about the good things. I’m willing to stay with you and wait for your treatment.” Li Su played along. “Be good, we’ll get through this.”

“Yeah!”

The two put on quite the act.

Old Madam Huo massaged her temples, skeptical about the truth of the matter.

But…

Men were usually too proud and arrogant, who would openly admit their shortcomings?

Maybe Huo Xuanye really did have… that kind of problem.

Had they stumbled into a situation where the couple couldn’t have children?

The matchmaking gods must have had something special in mind with this red thread.

Zhou Motang was also impressed by Huo Xuanye. Just yesterday, Grandma had mentioned rewards for having children, and today he announced his… inadequacy. What were he and Li Su thinking?

It was baffling.

After breakfast, Huo Xuanye was summoned by his father.

Huo Bowen studied his son’s carefree demeanor. “Tell me the truth, are you really… not up to it?”

Of course he was!

How could he not be?

He was more than capable.

But Li Su didn’t want a child right now.

“Dad, maybe this is the punishment for my past reckless lifestyle. After hearing Grandma’s words last night, I spent the whole night in regret. This morning, I decided to tell you all the truth, that way, you won’t have expectations, and you won’t be disappointed.” Huo Xuanye stuck to his story.

“Su Su is a good girl. She didn’t abandon you over this. IVF is hard on women, from now on, no more smoking, less drinking, and unless you’re on a business trip, you come home every night! Otherwise, I’ll be the first to deal with you!”

“Understood?”

Huo Xuanye snapped to attention, face solemn. “Yes, Father! I’ll take this seriously. So… can my wife and I go on our honeymoon now?”

“Go on, go on. Don’t argue with her. Be careful she doesn’t dump you and then blab about your poor sperm quality, embarrassing our Huo family!”

Huo Bowen sighed.

Huo Xuanye looked the picture of robust health, brimming with endless energy every day, who would have thought his little tadpoles were subpar?

All that glitters is not gold!

This concerned a man’s dignity; he’d have to keep a closer eye on him from now on.