Transmigrated into the Scumbag Ex-Wife of the Prime Minister - Chapter 74

The next morning.

The family bought some food, rented a small carriage from the coach house, and set off for the cherry blossom forest in the south of the city.

The spring light was bright, the gentle breeze was refreshing, and clusters of cherry blossoms bloomed on the branches. Many tourists came in groups to enjoy the spring outing.

Avoiding the crowded areas, the carriage travelled deep into the cherry blossom forest until it reached a lake where there were hardly any other tourists.

“I think this is a very good spot,” Lu Sheng said with a smile, patting Qi Zhenshu’s arm and looking towards the lake.

“Okay,” Qi Zhenshu pulled the reins, guiding the horse towards the lakeside.

After Lu Sheng got off the carriage with the child in her arms, Qi Zhenshu tied the carriage to a nearby tree.

Lu Sheng took the food boxes and a mat from the carriage, pointed to a larger cherry blossom tree for Qi Zhenshu, and said, “Let’s sit under that tree.”

“Mm,” Qi Zhenshu nodded.

The little one happily followed Lu Sheng, helping her spread the mat. By the time Qi Zhenshu came over, everything was already organized.

This cherry blossom tree was particularly large, with lush flowers on its branches, and the mat was spread right in the shade of the tree.

They had just eaten breakfast when they arrived, and Lu Sheng, seeing that it was still early, did not open the food. She just gave her daughter the waterskin to drink from.

After her daughter finished drinking, Lu Sheng watched Qi Zhenshu walk over from the lake and handed her the waterskin, “Do you want some water?”

“Not yet, I’ll wipe my hands first.” Qi Zhenshu shook her head, holding up her dripping hands, and bent down to look for a clean cloth.

“I’ll feed you.”

Lu Sheng smiled and stopped her, holding the waterskin to her lips.

Qi Zhenshu’s movement paused for a moment, and following Lu Sheng’s words, she slightly tilted her head back towards the waterskin.

Lu Sheng lifted her hand with a smile, slowly tilting the waterskin. Qi Zhenshu raised her neck, her lips receiving the flowing clear water.

Her fair neck stretched straight, and the red mole on her neck fell perfectly into Lu Sheng’s eyes.

Lu Sheng had noticed the red mole on Qi Zhenshu’s neck on the very first day she arrived in this world.

This oval red mole was very unique; the colour at the bottom was deeper, and it became lighter towards the top, looking especially like a budding flower.

In winter, they wore more clothes, and Lu Sheng hadn’t noticed it for a long time. Seeing it again today, Lu Sheng felt that the colour of the mole seemed to have become redder.

Her throat slowly swallowed with the flow of water, and that hint of crimson also trembled slightly, like a flower swaying in the wind.

Every time that half-open petal moved, it lit a spark in her heart. Lu Sheng felt a little thirsty.

She wanted to kiss that red mole.

The scene in her mind was too explicit for children, so Lu Sheng put away the waterskin, turned to her daughter beside her, and blurted out an enticing suggestion, “Baby, if you close your eyes and count from one to one hundred, when we go back tonight, Mother will buy you date paste cake, okay?”

“Okay!” The little one nodded happily, closed her eyes, and began to count: “One, two…”

She really liked the date paste cake from yesterday.

Qi Zhenshu looked at her in confusion. They had already bought several kinds of pastries before leaving today, and the little one shouldn’t eat any more date paste cake today.

“Why are you…”

Before Qi Zhenshu could finish her sentence, Lu Sheng sealed her lips.

Lu Sheng wanted to kiss her red mole, but felt the scene was too provocative. However, the fire in her heart was already ignited, so she could only use her lips as a substitute.

The moist and soft sensation on her lips instantly reminded Qi Zhenshu of last night’s memory.

She had also been left wanting more from the kiss last night, but fearing it would go out of control, she suppressed the desire in her heart.

Lu Sheng’s kiss now was like a spark, instantly igniting the wilderness that had been forcibly concealed and was currently poised for action.

The wilderness was set ablaze with a single touch, instantly turning into a sea of fire.

Qi Zhenshu shifted her hands to embrace Lu Sheng’s waist, pulling her closer. Her thin lips slightly parted, capturing Lu Sheng’s upper lip. Her tongue gently pressed against Lu Sheng’s pearly teeth, and with a light flick, she entered the flourishing city.

She searched freely within the city for the familiar sweet, clear spring water, using it to gradually extinguish the raging fire in her heart.

Lips and teeth intertwined, breaths overlapped, the tip of the tongue was filled with gentle tenderness, kissing passionately and unwilling to part.

“Ninety, ninety-one, ninety-two…”

The child’s clear voice pulled back Lu Sheng’s reason, which had already been lost in the moment. She pushed Qi Zhenshu’s shoulder.

Qi Zhenshu released her, and when Tangtang counted to ninety-nine, she spoke again, “Lu Qi, keep your eyes closed and recite the Three Character Classic once more. You won’t have to learn new lessons today.”

“Okay.” The little one responded happily.

She had already finished learning the Three Character Classic and knew it by heart. If she only had to recite the Three Character Classic and didn’t have to learn a new lesson, she was certainly very willing.

“People at birth, are inherently good…”

Lu Sheng was stunned for a moment when she heard Qi Zhenshu’s words. She then gave her a thumbs-up, but before she could utter a word of praise, she was already enveloped by a cool yet fiery breath.

Qi Zhenshu’s kiss was torrential and passionate, aggressively invading Lu Sheng’s every breath, completely different from her usual personality.

The lingering passionate kiss ended again as Lu Sheng’s legs went weak and she stumbled. Qi Zhenshu wrapped her arms around her body, her long, slender hands covering Lu Sheng’s waist, supporting her body before slowly releasing her lips.

Lu Sheng leaned against Qi Zhenshu’s shoulder, taking deep breaths of the fresh air in the forest, her lips tingling.

Thinking that she was always the one whose legs went weak after Qi Zhenshu’s kiss, while Qi Zhenshu stood perfectly straight and even had the strength to support her, Lu Sheng felt a little frustrated.

“Hmph!”

She let out a soft snort, turned her head, and bit Qi Zhenshu on the neck in annoyance.

It wasn’t a hard bite. Qi Zhenshu noticed her slight moodiness, allowed her action, and even bent her arm to pat Lu Sheng’s back soothingly.

The permissive indulgence inspired a mischievous thought in Lu Sheng. The moment her teeth left the side of the neck, the tip of her tongue traced over, catching the red mole on Qi Zhenshu’s neck. After finding the position of that flower, she gently sucked on it.

Qi Zhenshu’s comforting hand instantly stopped, and her whole body stiffened.

The red mole was right between the carotid arteries. When Lu Sheng kissed it, she felt the continuous pulse on the tip of her tongue. This sensation was novel and interesting.

It made Lu Sheng reluctant to let go.

The soft tip of her tongue gliding over the skin brought waves of teasing itchiness. Qi Zhenshu wanted to push her away, but Lu Sheng remained unmoved, instead lightly grinding her teeth against the skin in dissatisfaction.

Qi Zhenshu had no choice but to let her continue.

“Young should learn, mature should act.” Tangtang was still reciting with her eyes closed, the Three Character Classic was nearing its end.

“Lu Sheng.” Qi Zhenshu’s voice was hoarse, low and deep, with a hint of pleading.

Lu Sheng released her mouth, and after kissing the red mole again to her heart’s content, she finally let go of her.

A breeze blew from the lake, the branches swayed, and countless petals fluttered in the sky, twirling and slowly drifting down, showering them with a cherry blossom rain.

Lu Sheng nestled against Qi Zhenshu’s shoulder, unwilling to leave, thoroughly enjoying this rare peaceful moment.

“Diligence has merit, play is without benefit.”

Somewhat embarrassed yet reluctantly, Lu Sheng left Qi Zhenshu’s shoulder, lowering her head to thoughtfully adjust Qi Zhenshu’s collar, covering the skin that she had ‘accidentally’ kissed red. Then she secretly looked up to observe her expression.

Having recovered from the intense emotions, Lu Sheng’s shyness washed over her again. She felt extremely awkward about her behaviour just now—clinging to Qi Zhenshu’s neck and not wanting to let go.

Qi Zhenshu remained silent, only gently shooting her a reproachful glance.

Lu Sheng pleasingly shook her hand and cooed, “I just couldn’t resist for a moment.”

A soft fingertip lightly tapped her forehead, mercilessly exposing her, “Evasion.”

She clearly intended to be naughty.

Lu Sheng rubbed her head and chuckled sheepishly.

“Be warned, apply yourself diligently.” The little one finished reciting, but did not open her eyes, and said obediently, “Mother, I’ve finished reciting.”

Lu Sheng quickly let go of Qi Zhenshu’s hand, adjusted her own clothes, walked to the little one’s side, stroked her head, and praised, “Baby is so amazing!”

Tangtang opened her eyes, not noticing anything unusual, and laughed innocently with her head tilted back, her expression exactly the same as Lu Sheng’s just now.

“Mother, when are we going to fly the kite?”

Seeing that both mothers were in a good mood, the little one quickly suggested going to play.

When buying food in the morning, Lu Sheng saw a kite vendor on the street. Noticing the nice weather, she bought one on impulse.

Lu Sheng smiled and pinched her little face, “A restless little monkey.”

“Tangtang is not a little monkey.” Tangtang pouted, clearly unconvinced, “I don’t have fur.”

Amused by her little mannerism, Lu Sheng picked her up and sat down on the mat, leaning her back against the tree, “Mother is a little tired. Let’s sit for a bit before we go, okay?”

The battle of lips and tongues just now had consumed a lot of Lu Sheng’s energy. Her legs were still weak, so she hardly had any extra energy to fly a kite.

“Alright then.” The little one agreed readily.

Tangtang was a good baby who cared for her mother and wouldn’t tire her out just to play with her.

Qi Zhenshu looked at them, picked up the book she had brought from the mat, and sat down beside them, leaning against them.

Seeing her sit down, Lu Sheng tilted her head and rested it on Qi Zhenshu’s shoulder, closing her eyes to rest.

The little one looked at Mother, then at Mother, and quietly nestled in Lu Sheng’s arms, looking up at the blue and white clouds in the sky.

She would wait for Mother to rest well and then take her to fly the kite.

The spring breeze softened the time, and the gentle sunlight shone through layers of flowers, scattering down upon them.

Clouds drifted and unfurled. Lu Sheng had a shallow nap. Her nose twitched; the scent of ink was still present. She happily rubbed against someone’s shoulder, half-closed her eyes, and stretched lazily.

But the moment she opened her eyes, she was met directly with her daughter’s eyes full of anticipation.

“Mother,” the voice was soft and sweet.

“Let’s go, I’ll take you to fly the kite.”

Lu Sheng smiled and rubbed her little face, turning her head to look at Qi Zhenshu. Qi Zhenshu was holding her book and also looking towards her.

“Come and fly the kite with us,” Lu Sheng pulled her hand, getting her up.

“You two go ahead, I’ll read here,”

Qi Zhenshu stood up with Lu Sheng, raised the book in her hand, and shook her left arm subconsciously as it felt a little numb.

“Did I press it until it went numb?”

Lu Sheng quickly went to help her rub her shoulder, “If it was uncomfortable, you should have pushed me away. It must be uncomfortable to be pressed until it’s numb.”

“It’s fine,” Qi Zhenshu’s eyebrows curved.

Lu Sheng finished rubbing and then massaged it, “Is it better?”

“It’s fine now, go fly the kite,” Qi Zhenshu gestured to her with her chin.

“Come with us,” Lu Sheng said softly to her, “You’ve been reading for so long, let your eyes rest.”

“I don’t know how,” Qi Zhenshu said helplessly.

The same words immediately reminded Lu Sheng of the scene on the Lantern Festival when Qi Zhenshu said she didn’t know how to roll glutinous rice balls.

Compared to the shyness and embarrassment of that day, she was much more relaxed now.

“I’ll teach you,” Lu Sheng smiled and gave the same answer, “Flying a kite is very simple. You’re so smart, you’ll definitely learn it right away.”

Qi Zhenshu understood immediately and remembered the identical conversation they had that day. She said warmly, “Then what should I do?”

“Baby will run, and we’ll be in charge of the string.” Lu Sheng took her book, placed it on the mat, and handed the spool of string to her.

Children are energetic, so the ‘heavy task’ of running to launch the kite naturally fell to her.

As for Qi Zhenshu, of course, Lu Sheng would personally teach her hand-by-hand.

Lu Sheng led them to the open space by the lake. She felt the direction of the wind and handed the kite to Tangtang, “Baby, you hold the kite.”

“Hold here,” Lu Sheng held the child’s hand at the tail of the kite, “You stand still. When Mother calls ‘run’, you run towards Mother. When Mother tells you to ‘let go’, you let go, understand?”

“Understood, Mother,” the little one said happily.

After speaking to her, Lu Sheng walked to Qi Zhenshu’s side and held Qi Zhenshu’s hand, “A little while later, when Tangtang runs over, if you feel a pulling force on your hand, you let out the string.”

“You have to let out the string little by little, then the kite can slowly fly up.”

“Okay,” Qi Zhenshu nodded.

The three of them took their positions. Lu Sheng shouted “run” to Tangtang, and the little one immediately scampered towards her.

Lu Sheng felt a slight tugging force and touched Qi Zhenshu’s hand. Qi Zhenshu also felt the force on her hand and released the string.

“Baby, let go,” Lu Sheng shouted for Tangtang to let go, but the little one let go too late, and the kite failed to fly up.

“It’s okay, let’s try again.” Lu Sheng smiled, encouraging both mother and daughter.

Encouraged by her smile, they tried a second time, but Qi Zhenshu let go too quickly, and the kite flew up for a moment before falling down.

Both the adult and the child were a little discouraged. Lu Sheng picked up the child and kissed her cheek, then turned around and pecked Qi Zhenshu’s cheek.

“We made progress! Let’s try one more time.”

The mother and daughter were encouraged again and cheered up. This time, after sensing the pulling wind force, Lu Sheng told Tangtang to let go. She held Qi Zhenshu’s hand and instructed her to let out the string little by little.

“Let out a little,” the two of them ran backward together, “Let out a little more.”

The moment the kite soared up, they stopped. Lu Sheng’s fingers gently squeezed Qi Zhenshu’s fingertips, “Just like this, little by little.”

Qi Zhenshu imitated her movement and let out the string herself.

“Yes, just like that,” Lu Sheng smiled and moved her fingers back, letting her operate it herself.

Qi Zhenshu’s fingertips moved, and the kite flew even higher. She looked at Lu Sheng in surprise.

“You’re amazing! You learned it right away,” Lu Sheng smiled back at her.

Their eyes met, their gazes flowing, and the atmosphere suddenly changed, a subtle, thick warmth rising between them.

The kite flew higher and higher. The little one happily ran over, clapping her hands, “It’s flying! It’s flying!”

The ambiguous atmosphere immediately dissipated, and the two smiled at each other.

“Mother, Mama, I want to fly the kite too,” the little one said somewhat anxiously.

Lu Sheng pulled her hand and placed it over Qi Zhenshu’s hand, smiling, “Mm, we’ll take Baby with us.”

The water was clear and sparkling, the surface shimmering.

“Look, that truly looks like a happy and complete family,” Shen Jiaying leaned casually against the railing of the pleasure boat, raised an eyebrow at the composed Lin Shuzhen, and remarked with a forced look of envy.

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