BSG - Chapter 45
Chapter 45
Shen Wenxin came to pick up her girlfriend to go eat barbecue. Yun Youqing opened the car door with joy, closed it with delight, her voice even more lilting. "Let's go!"
Shen Wenxin rested one hand on the steering wheel, gazing at Yun Youqing with a smile. "What's got you so happy?"
Yun Youqing's little expression was very smug, her tone rising as if about to sing. "I have an orange. And a wishing well~"
Shen Wenxin looked like she completely understood. So that was it. Her sincere love could make her happy for an entire afternoon. So easily satisfied. So cute. Shen Wenxin unbuckled her seatbelt, reached out to cup Yun Youqing's face, and simultaneously leaned in close. Yun Youqing understood and immediately leaned in to meet her. One kiss. Shen Wenxin felt it wasn't enough and kissed her again, and then again. She looked at Yun Youqing, her gaze affectionate, her tone gentle. "My baby is so cute."
Yun Youqing blinked, her smile incredibly sweet. "That's the first time you've called me 'baby.'" She propped her chin on her hand, eyes sparkling. "Say it again."
Shen Wenxin: "Baby."
Yun Youqing blissfully clutched her heart. "Say 'wifey.' Let me hear it."
Shen Wenxin: "Wifey."
Yun Youqing was so excited she stomped her feet. "Ahhh—"
Shen Wenxin laughed. "Like it that much?"
Yun Youqing corrected her. "Super love it." She loved Shen Wenxin's voice. Especially when it carried a smile—so alluring, like flirting. Using that voice to call her 'baby,' call her 'wifey'—it was simply devastating. She had absolutely no defense against it! Yun Youqing took Shen Wenxin's hand and kissed it repeatedly, saying very thankfully, "Good thing you're my wife. All the sweet nothings spoken in your voice—they all belong to me!"
Shen Wenxin lovingly pinched Yun Youqing's cheek. "Cute creature." As a matter of course, she straightened Yun Youqing's collar and scarf. Her movements suddenly halted. She pinched Yun Youqing's chin and gently lifted it, her gaze falling on her fair neck. Yun Youqing was puzzled. "What's wrong?"
Shen Wenxin: "There's some paint." She reached out to wipe it, then corrected herself. "Oh, never mind."
Yun Youqing blinked. Shen Wenxin smiled and withdrew her hand. "It's nothing. It'll fade in a few days." Yun Youqing instantly understood. She swatted Shen Wenxin lightly. "Your handiwork."
Shen Wenxin raised an eyebrow with a smile. "And Teacher Yun didn't do any handiwork?" She might as well have lifted her shirt and shown the evidence.
Teacher Yun feigned shyness and covered her face. "I did. Next time, I still dare." Peeking through her fingers, she added, "Tonight, I dare."
Shen Wenxin pinched her cheek and smiled. "Put your seatbelt on."
Yun Youqing dared as she said and pestered Shen Wenxin that night, not letting her leave the bed. Shen Wenxin was of the same mind and held her close, being all affectionate. Her hands were stroking Yun Youqing's hair, stroking Yun Youqing's face, stroking Yun Youqing's back, stroking Yun Youqing's waist, and then moving further down... She listened as the sounds Yun Youqing made by her ear gradually changed flavor. From ticklish laughter to involuntary calls of her name. Yun Youqing's breath brushed past her ear, making her also unable to help but kiss her. While kissing, she praised Yun Youqing. "Love hearing you call my name. Doing great, baby. That's it. My wife is so amazing." Every word, every sentence, Shen Wenxin lowered her voice, murmuring right into Yun Youqing's ear. Even carrying a smile. Very alluring.
Yun Youqing was teased into a daze. Right now, she just felt that Shen Wenxin was especially bad—openly setting a fire in her heart. Knowing perfectly well she loved hearing her call her 'baby' and 'wifey,' she deliberately used that voice to tease her at a time like this. Voice, hands—all of it was teasing her. She also forgot to escape, her whole being only thinking of getting closer to Shen Wenxin, a little closer, even closer...
Amidst the rustling sounds, they shifted positions, changed postures. Yun Youqing unconsciously lifted her leg and hooked it around Shen Wenxin's waist, both hands hugging her tightly. Her eyes held a tender desire. She parted her lips and gently bit Shen Wenxin's ear tip, then kissed it, then very softly, very gently, said to her, "Faster, wifey... want big sister. Want all of big sister..." Her mind had already been conquered by love. She couldn't ponder whether the words out of her mouth had any logic, whether her titles seemed jumbled. Only one thing was exceptionally clear in her mind: She wanted her.
After she spoke, the person on top of her paused noticeably. Then the ensuing kisses became even more passionate. Shen Wenxin kissed her and told her, "I also really love it when you call me that. Baby, call me a few more times. I want to hear it."
Yun Youqing curved her eyes and held Shen Wenxin close, calling out 'wifey' in a continuous stream—saucy and cute. Shen Wenxin chuckled softly. A different flavor now. But she still liked it very much. Whatever Yun Youqing was like, she especially liked her. My cute wife. Yun Youqing.
They indulged in "creating art" on each other's bodies, adding many "paint marks"—in those intimate areas only visible to each other. After finishing the artwork, they replenished their fluids, then fell asleep in each other's arms. Bodies and hearts merged. Souls touched. They were the world's most perfect match of lovers.
Yun Youqing went to pick up her wife from work. Shen Wenxin had no business dinner, no event, no meeting today. She was very free. Might as well get off work early and put "spending time with the wife" on the agenda. Yun Youqing had a sudden whim to cook personally, so the two went to the supermarket. After buying groceries, they headed home. Exiting the supermarket, they walked hand-in-hand toward the parking lot, chatting and laughing the whole way.
Upon reaching the car, Shen Wenxin suddenly noticed a small creature under the vehicle. It was a little white dog. A very tiny one. Not exactly a white dog, either—it was dirty all over; calling it a little black dog wouldn't be an exaggeration. It was hiding beside the tire, which to it was a giant thing, trembling and shrinking away. When it saw Yun Youqing and Shen Wenxin, it backed up. The wind blew, and it hid back by the tire, curling itself up even tighter. Its tiny body was still shivering.
"Oh my god, so pitiful," Yun Youqing's sympathy instantly overflowed. "Good thing you saw it first, otherwise starting the car would definitely have frightened it."
Shen Wenxin looked at this poor little dog and suddenly thought of Xiaoba. Jin Hanshuang had said she'd picked Xiaoba up from beside a trash can. They were all little strays. "... ""Youqing." "Mm?" "Let's rescue it."
Yun Youqing didn't hesitate. "Yes! I was thinking the same thing!" She immediately stood up. "You watch it. I'll go buy some ham. Maybe we can lure it out!" "Okay." Shen Wenxin turned her head and locked eyes with the little dog.
They caught the little dog. Yun Youqing took off her scarf and wrapped it around him to keep him warm. Under their gentle coaxing, the little stray gradually relaxed its guard and obediently nestled in Yun Youqing's warm scarf. The two immediately rushed it to the pet hospital. The worrying part was that the vet said he was sick. The fortunate part was that it wasn't serious. The little stray had to stay at the hospital for treatment. The two didn't say a word further, immediately paying all the treatment costs. They also bought him a comfortable little bed and some little toys. Yun Youqing also left her scarf with him for company.
They crouched in front of his cage and talked to him, gently stroking his tiny head. Shen Wenxin said, "Rest well. Eat well."
Yun Youqing said, "We'll come see you tomorrow."
The little stray raised his dark eyes. No one knew if he understood, but he very gently nuzzled the hands they offered.
Yun Youqing and Shen Wenxin came to see the little dog again today. The moment they approached the cage, they discovered he wasn't lying in the new bed they'd bought. Instead, he was curled up on Yun Youqing's scarf. As if it were a mother's embrace. The moment he saw them, the little stray's tail started wagging first, followed by a robust "Woof!" Full of energy. He wasn't trembling anymore. His eyes were bright. The vet said he was recovering well and could now run, jump, and eat.
Shen Wenxin reached her hand in, and the little stray immediately leaned over to nuzzle against it. Very enthusiastic. As if he had been waiting for them all along. Yun Youqing's heart softened. For the first time, she wanted to take responsibility for a life. She looked at Shen Wenxin and said gently, "Wenxin. I want to take him home."
Shen Wenxin looked at Yun Youqing, then at the furiously wagging little creature. She curved her eyes. "Alright. Let's take him home." The little stray had chosen their car. Chosen to meet them. That meant he and they were fated. If fate existed, they must hold onto it firmly.
Yun Youqing reached out and watched the little dog nuzzle her hand through the cage bars. She smiled warmly. "Baby, you won't have to wander anymore. Get better quickly. Your mommies will take you home." Whether he understood or not, the little dog obediently let out a "Woof."
A week later, the little stray was fully recovered and smoothly followed Yun Youqing and Shen Wenxin home. He was no longer called Little Stray. His mommies gave him a new name. Orange. Yun Youqing chose it. Shen Wenxin fully supported it. "Woof, woof!" Orange also fully supported it.
Regarding how to care for a stray dog, they sought advice from Jin Hanshuang and studied diligently. Orange was well-cared for by them, growing livelier by the day. In their love, Orange's fur became whiter and whiter, softer and softer. His eyes also grew brighter and more spirited. He had many toys, his own little bed, his own dog food. He also learned many commands. Very clever. But sometimes, he was also a bit silly. Like when he rode the robot vacuum, got knocked off by the cabinet, and tumbled like a rolling blob of cream jelly. Then he'd flip over and look at his mommies in a daze. At least it took three cabinet attacks for him to realize he should jump off first when seeing a cabinet. Silly. He also went with his mommies to pick up deliveries. He would carry a not-too-big package and run happily toward home. Extraordinarily joyful. Extraordinarily bright. Never again would he wear that pitiful, trembling, shrinking expression from before. He had a home. Next winter, he wouldn't go hungry again. He wouldn't have to hide under car tires and curl himself up anymore.
Summer arrived. A crisp, refreshing wind blew over. Yun Youqing and Shen Wenxin went to the seaside for a walk and to walk the dog. Together with Jin Hanshuang and Lu Yunshu. And Orange's best friend, Xiaoba.
The sky at six in the evening was still bright. The sound of the waves rolled in leisurely from afar. On the soft sand were strings of footprints—theirs, and the puppies'. The puppies played on the sand, nuzzling and rubbing against each other. Orange really liked Xiaoba. Xiaoba had grown much bigger now, already a loaf of yellow bread. Orange had also grown a little, as tall as Xiaoba, but standing beside big sister Xiaoba, he was still that skinny, tiny little thing. Still a puppy.
Yun Youqing followed them, holding her phone and snapping pictures. She loved little dogs so much. She loved every cute moment in this world. So she wanted to preserve all this cuteness!
Shen Wenxin picked up her phone again and saw, on her Moments, her girlfriend's nine-picture grid of the puppies. The caption was a row of little hearts. She lifted her eyes and looked beyond the screen at Yun Youqing. Yun Youqing was crouched on the ground, the puppies circling around her. The sea breeze lifted her long hair and the hem of her clothes. She was laughing in the wind. So beautiful. So captivating. Shen Wenxin couldn't help but look for a few more minutes, a smile spreading across her lips.
She suddenly thought of the past. Of their meeting. Of Yun Youqing's probing and her own rejections. She felt grateful. Thank goodness Yun Youqing hadn't given up on liking her. Thank goodness they hadn't missed each other.
Shen Wenxin turned around and handed her phone to Jin Hanshuang, who was walking behind. "Xiao Ma. Take a picture for us."
Jin Hanshuang smiled and agreed, opening the camera app. Lu Yunshu watched the phone screen with her. On the screen, Shen Wenxin was calling out to Yun Youqing, extending her hand toward her. Yun Youqing looked up at Shen Wenxin, smiling as she stood and went to her, linking arms. Seeing they were almost ready, Jin Hanshuang asked, "Ready? I'm taking it now." Shen Wenxin made an "OK" gesture.
Click. The moment was frozen. In the frame, Yun Youqing held Xiaoba, and Shen Wenxin held Orange. Shoulder to shoulder. Their hands, fingers laced. They gazed into the distant coastline, the sea breeze lifting the hems of their clothes. The waves and the wind were also left behind in this moment.
Afterward, this picture appeared on Shen Wenxin's Moments. The caption read: [Taking a walk, walking the dog. With my beloved.]
Yun Youqing saw it. She thought of the past, her eyes curving into a smile. She held her phone up to Shen Wenxin's face, pointing at herself in the picture. She asked, feigning ignorance, "Is she your friend?"
Shen Wenxin said, "No."
Yun Youqing asked again, "Then... girlfriend?"
Shen Wenxin smiled and took Yun Youqing's hand. "Yes. My girlfriend."
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