Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 752 - 790 Comfort and Compensation

Chapter 752: Chapter 790 Comfort and Compensation

The dinner stretched from the afternoon until dusk fell, and after Li Yifei settled down the two drunken louts, Meng Lei and Song Tao, they both fell into a deep slumber, leaving the house much quieter.

It was then that Ning Xin’er found a set of pajamas for Liu Ying and said, "Little Ying, go take a shower and then wear my pajamas."

Liu Ying, whose home was in the countryside, never wore pajamas to bed, nor had the luxury of bathing daily. Now, as she took the pajamas and gently touched them, she said, "Sister-in-law, these pajamas must be very expensive, right?"

Ning Xin’er chuckled softly and replied, "What’s so expensive about a set of pajamas?"

Liu Ying said enviously, "The fabric is so nice, it mustn’t be cheap. The lives of rich people are really different from ours. We don’t even know when we’ll be able to lead such a life."

As Ning Xin’er held Liu Ying’s hand and walked her toward the bathroom, she said, "Although material life seems comfortable, often what you give up is even more. Only having someone who truly likes you by your side can make you happy. Just like me in the past, running around performing every day, I didn’t dare tell anyone about having a husband and a daughter. You wouldn’t understand that pain. Now, being with your brother and my daughter, even though life is simple, I feel genuinely happy."

Liu Ying was a smart girl and quickly responded, "Sister-in-law, don’t worry. I’m not someone who covets vanity. I’m with Little Tao because I like him for who he is. As long as we work hard together, no matter if we’re living the good life or a tough one in the future, I will always be there with him steadfastly."

Ning Xin’er smiled and said, "Yes, I can tell you’re a good girl, which is why I want to help you and Little Tao. I believe you’ll live a good life too."

After showing Liu Ying which one was the shampoo and which one was the bath gel, and teaching her how to use the water, Ning Xin’er finally walked out.

"How do you like that? I’m a pretty decent sister-in-law, right?" Ning Xin’er said with a smiling gaze as she approached Li Yifei.

Li Yifei gave a wry smile and said, "That move of yours was quite something. By making such a good impression, you’re making my relatives think even more highly of you. Later, if I want to take Yingying back home, I’d become the heartless Chen Shimei."

Ning Xin’er smiled proudly, not denying Li Yifei’s words, and said, "Who made you give me this chance? Of course, I wouldn’t let it slip by. Even if you don’t acknowledge me as your wife, to your relatives, I’m still your only wife."

Li Yifei rolled his eyes, at the moment truly at a complete loss for how to handle this situation.

After Liu Ying finished her bath, she greeted Ning Xin’er and Li Yifei and then went back to her room. While Ning Xin’er bathed, Li Yifei messaged Xu Yingying explaining the situation, stating that he would not be able to return tonight and would have to stay at Ning Xin’er’s house.

Xu Yingying didn’t say it was unacceptable, but she strictly warned Li Yifei not to get involved in anything with Ning Xin’er. Of course, Li Yifei readily agreed, as he indeed had no such thoughts of getting involved with Ning Xin’er again.

By the time Li Yifei finished his shower, it was already past nine o’clock. When he returned to the room, he casually closed the door behind him.

Ning Xin’er laughed lightly and asked, "Why are you closing the door? Are you planning to do something naughty?"

Li Yifei gave Ning Xin’er a look and said, "Should we sleep with the door wide open? If Song Tao and the others wake up in the middle of the night and see us, it would be so embarrassing."

"Are you afraid of getting taken advantage of?" Ning Xin’er’s eyes curved into crescents, her smile deepening on her face.

"What disadvantage am I afraid of? I’m worried that if Liu Ying gets up and sees what her brother looks like while sleeping, it won’t be very decent."

"Humph, saying one thing and meaning another."

Li Yifei didn’t pick up on Ning Xin’er’s comment and instead inquired, "Do you have any bedding or something? I’ll make a bed on the floor."

The smile on Ning Xin’er’s face froze, then she glared fiercely at Li Yifei and said, "No."

"No problem if there isn’t any. I don’t mind sleeping on the floor," Li Yifei laughed.

"You dare? If you sleep on the floor, I’ll open the door at night and let them see what kind of scene it is when a brother and sister-in-law are together," she threatened.

Li Yifei rolled his eyes, knowing that Ning Xin’er was indeed someone who could say something and make it happen, and chuckled, "Alright, I’ll sleep on the bed, but you better not do anything to me."

"Are you actually afraid I’ll rape you?" Ning Xin’er was even more annoyed.

"I really am afraid," Li Yifei continued with a grin.

"You heartless jerk, after all the kindness I’ve shown to your relatives, this is how you treat me." Ning Xin’er bit her lip as tears started to circulate in her eyes.

Seeing Ning Xin’er cry, and thinking about how she had been truly nice to his relatives just for his sake, Li Yifei also felt his attitude was a bit too harsh. With an apologetic smile, he sat by the bed, trying to make amends, "Okay, okay, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have said those things. Don’t you know me? When I’m with you, I never say the nice things properly."

"You’re just bullying me on purpose. You look down on me, think I’m cheap, think I threw myself at you," Ning Xin’er felt even more aggrieved as Li Yifei tried to console her.

"No, not at all! I definitely didn’t mean that." Li Yifei immediately denied it staunchly, followed by a dry laugh, "Xin’er, you know that I’m already married. I can’t give you much, so of course I have to be cautious."

"Hmph, so I don’t count as your wife? I even bore you a daughter."

"That... But given the current situation, I can’t just divorce Yingying and be with you, right?"

Ning Xin’er opened her mouth, glared fiercely at Li Yifei, then turned away and lay down on the bed, turning her back to him.

Li Yifei shook his head, turned off the light, and lay down on the bed as well. He was wearing pajamas, which Ning Xin’er had prepared for him, and they fit quite well. Regardless of whether Ning Xin’er was playing games or not, she treated him really well.

The bed trembled slightly. With Li Yifei’s keen senses, he instantly noticed it. He turned around and saw Ning Xin’er’s shoulders quivering gently. She had actually started crying there.

Li Yifei was really at a loss this time, quickly patted Ning Xin’er on the shoulder, and whispered, "Why are you crying now?"

"I want to cry, what does it have to... do with you?" Ning Xin’er’s voice broke as she spoke.

Li Yifei was even more startled, worried that Liu Ying would hear, he hastily said softly, "Don’t cry, okay? I’ve apologized to you, why are you still crying?"

"Can’t I cry for myself? I was the one willing to bear your child, willing to endure so much pain to give birth to your baby, always causing you trouble, not knowing any better."

As Ning Xin’er said that, Li Yifei felt even less able to argue. Watching her cry seemed to get even fiercer, he hesitated for a moment, then hugged her shoulders from behind, speaking softly, "This isn’t your fault, it’s me who’s heartless, not looking after you and our daughter properly."

The hug made Ning Xin’er stiffen up, and her crying suddenly stopped, but still indignantly she said, "What’s the use of saying all that."

"Yes, it’s too late for me to say these things. You’ve already suffered. But..." Li Yifei wanted to make a promise to Ning Xin’er but truly didn’t know what kind of promise to give.

At this point, Ning Xin’er didn’t press Li Yifei for an answer, instead, she sighed softly, "Alright, I just wanted to vent. I know it’s hard on you. You’re already married with a wife you adore. If you ditched her, you’d be seen as a heartless man."

Li Yifei hadn’t expected Ning Xin’er to say such a thing and was dumbfounded for a moment.

Ning Xin’er sighed lightly, "Well, it must be my tough luck. I won’t cry anymore, so don’t blame yourself."

Li Yifei couldn’t help but sigh deeply, and moved closer to Ning Xin’er, sliding his hand down to wrap around her waist, truly pulling her into his arms.

At that moment, Ning Xin’er’s body was as rigid as a wood carving, her breathing became rapid.

Li Yifei felt a pang in his heart and gently patted her lower abdomen, "How about I just hold you like this to sleep, okay?"

"Okay..." Ning Xin’er’s response was barely audible, as if it was whispered from deep within her throat. Her rigid body gradually relaxed but began to tremble.

"Then let’s get a good sleep." Li Yifei slipped one arm under Ning Xin’er’s neck, pulled the blanket over them with the other, and then placed it back atop Ning Xin’er’s lower abdomen, applying a bit more force to bring their bodies even closer.

Li Yifei had done this so many times with so many women that it was second nature to him; he felt nothing out of the ordinary. But with Ning Xin’er, the only woman who had birthed him a child, he felt an unexpected thrill.

But he quickly dismissed such thoughts; his actions were born out of guilt, and it was just a form of comfort and compensation to Ning Xin’er.

Last time they slept together in the countryside on the kang bed, they were also under the same quilt, and Li Yifei had held her. But then, she was already asleep and he had done it unconsciously, not actively like now; it was a whole different situation.

Leaning against Li Yifei’s chest, Ning Xin’er felt a strong sense of fulfillment. The grievances she suffered over the years, the hardships endured for Li Yifei—all seemed worthwhile in that moment. Joy exploded within her heart, a shy and sweet smile appeared on her face, she clasped Li Yifei’s hand, and couldn’t bear to let go.