Our Love, A Public Service - Chapter 77

Chapter 77

"A woman's intuition."

Chi Jia scoffed, skeptical.

"My intuition is always accurate," Jing Rui said, playfully pinching and rubbing Chi Jia's cheeks, amused by her pouting face.

"Stop it~" Chi Jia grabbed Jing Rui's hand and pulled it away, exasperated by Miss Jing's childish behavior.

"Give me your phone."

"What for?" Chi Jia took out her phone and handed it to Jing Rui, watching as Jing Rui opened her messaging app. "Checking up on me?"

"Afraid?" Jing Rui asked, looking up at Chi Jia with a smile, then continued typing.

Chi Jia looked at the screen; Jing Rui was sending a message to Chi Lishu: [Mom, I won't be coming home tonight, you go to bed early, goodnight.]

"Miss Jing, you're quite bold, making decisions for me." Chi Jia said, then wrapped her arms around Jing Rui's waist, holding her close. After being apart for a few days, she couldn't get enough of Jing Rui.

"Don't like it? Then go home." Jing Rui said, playfully trying to pry Chi Jia's arms away.

Chi Jia smiled, tightening her grip on Jing Rui, refusing to let go.

"Let go of me, do you hear me?"

"No, I don't."

They held each other close, their playful banter a subtle expression of their affection, their eyes meeting, filled with longing.

After only a few days apart, Jing Rui realized she had become accustomed to Chi Jia's presence, how much she missed her. Because of Chi Jia, marriage, which she had once considered a burden, was now something she looked forward to. Whenever she saw a beautiful wedding dress, she would imagine her little vixen wearing it.

Jing Rui put her phone aside, her arm wrapping around Chi Jia's neck, her warm hand gently caressing Chi Jia's face, then leaning in, their lips brushing against each other.

A soft, intimate touch.

Chi Jia closed her eyes, enjoying the warmth of Jing Rui's lips and tongue against hers. No matter how playful their banter, their kisses were always filled with a deep affection.

They kissed passionately, their breaths mingling, Chi Jia feeling her own kissing skills had improved significantly since being with Jing Rui.

Chi Jia's hand moved from Jing Rui's waist to her back, pulling her closer, her lips parting slightly. "I told you, I won't let go again."

A double entendre.

Jing Rui lifted Chi Jia's chin, her voice husky and breathless. "I haven't slept well a single night without you."

Especially when overwhelmed by social engagements, Jing Rui had developed a habit of seeking comfort in Chi Jia's embrace, just holding her was enough to ease her exhaustion.

Sometimes, when Jing Rui came home late, drunk, Chi Jia would complain and nag, but she would always take care of her, her actions belying her words.

With great power came great responsibility. Things weren't always as glamorous as they seemed. Chi Jia had also thought Jing Rui led a carefree life, but after entering her world, she understood the pressures Jing Rui faced. Whenever Jing Rui leaned against her, sighing with exhaustion, Chi Jia's heart would ache.

"Tired these past few days?" Chi Jia asked softly.

"I'm fine." Jing Rui replied, resting her chin on Chi Jia's shoulder, her nose nuzzling against Chi Jia's hair, inhaling the faint scent of perfume. She smiled; she had only casually mentioned liking this perfume once, and Chi Jia had remembered, the scent now a source of comfort and pleasure.

"Come here, wifey, let me give you a hug." Chi Jia said playfully, coaxing Jing Rui like a child, her hand gently stroking Jing Rui's back. Although not as good at expressing affection as Jing Rui, she knew how to take care of her girlfriend.

"Let's get married this year." Jing Rui said, kissing Chi Jia softly. "I can't wait any longer…"

The woman who had once vehemently declared she would never get married, now saying she couldn't wait.

Chi Jia looked at Jing Rui, finally finding a sense of security with her, a feeling that as long as Jing Rui was by her side, everything would be alright.

For a long time, Chi Jia hadn't been able to understand Jing Rui, who was always so good at hiding her emotions behind a perfect smile, making it difficult to gauge her true feelings. But later, when Jing Rui had held her close, refusing to let go, her voice filled with a mixture of vulnerability and resignation, saying "Stop torturing me," she had finally glimpsed the real Jing Rui…

From that moment on, Chi Jia felt like she had entered a maze, lost in Jing Rui's heart, unable to find her way out.

The night was dark.

Chi Jia, having showered and changed into her pajamas, came out of the bathroom and saw Jing Rui lying quietly in bed, seemingly asleep. She tiptoed over to the bed and quietly slipped under the covers.

As soon as she lay down, Jing Rui turned and pulled her into an embrace.

Chi Jia instantly sensed something was amiss. She turned to look at Jing Rui, who had already snuggled close, her nose nuzzling against Chi Jia's cheek, her warm breath tickling her skin. "Done with your shower?"

Jing Rui's voice and her closeness made Chi Jia's heart race. "Why aren't you wearing anything…?"

Jing Rui's nose brushed against Chi Jia's ear, and she chuckled. "After sleeping together for so long, you're just realizing now that I like sleeping naked?"

"Let's go to sleep." Chi Jia gave Jing Rui a quick kiss and reached for the light switch.

"I can't sleep." Jing Rui quickly grabbed Chi Jia's hand, preventing her from turning off the light, and buried her face in Chi Jia's palm, kissing it softly, her eyes seductive.

Chi Jia licked her dry lips, suppressing her desire. "It's so late, and you're still…"

"Late? It's not even that late." Jing Rui retorted, rolling on top of Chi Jia, deliberately misinterpreting her words.

Jing Rui's smooth skin, her familiar fragrance, made Chi Jia's mouth dry, and she licked her lips again.

Jing Rui leaned closer, her body brushing against Chi Jia's, a seductive smile on her face, her lips trailing from Chi Jia's cheek to the corner of her mouth, then pausing, a soft, lingering kiss.

At this rate, Chi Jia figured she wouldn't last five seconds.

Even through her pajamas, Chi Jia could feel the heat radiating from Jing Rui's body, her warmth chasing away the winter chill.

"I still haven't figured out what to do tomorrow…" Chi Jia cupped Jing Rui's face in her hands, her lips close to Jing Rui's, but not quite touching. She was still thinking about tomorrow, despite the current situation. "I'm still thinking about how to tell my mom…"

Ruining the mood with her worries.

"Leave the reasoning to me." Jing Rui brushed Chi Jia's hair aside, kissing her forehead and cheek, her voice seductive. "Focus on me tonight, it's been a while…"

Chi Jia: "..."

Compared to their usual frequency, they had indeed been abstaining for quite some time.

Jing Rui's gentle kisses trailed down Chi Jia's neck.

Chi Jia tilted her head back slightly, her brow furrowed. Although Jing Rui's kisses were making her heart race, her mind was still elsewhere. She placed her hands on Jing Rui's shoulders. "You're still in the mood for this…?"

Jing Rui, dissatisfied, simply silenced Chi Jia with a kiss, her hands caressing Chi Jia's body, her passionate kiss driving all other thoughts from Chi Jia's mind.

Regardless of her mood, Miss Chi had been hooked.

It was always effective.

Unable to resist Jing Rui's seduction, Chi Jia surrendered to the overwhelming desire, her dry lips now moist and swollen from Jing Rui's kisses.

"Women in their thirties have needs. And your wife's needs are higher than most…" Jing Rui teased, looking at Chi Jia's flushed face.

"So shameless for someone your age." Chi Jia said, her hand unconsciously moving to Jing Rui's smooth back.

"Don't you know me by now?" Jing Rui took it as a compliment.

"I know you all too well…"

Jing Rui pinched Chi Jia's nose. "That's a rather lewd smile."

"I learned it from you." Chi Jia said, turning passive to active, kissing Jing Rui passionately.

It was an uncontrollable fire.

Chi Jia inhaled Jing Rui's intoxicating fragrance, her lips hot and demanding, their breaths mingling.

They both wanted it, badly.

After a few days apart, their longing for each other was even more intense, and thankfully, they had all night.

"Jing Rui…" Chi Jia's body tensed, and she bit down on Jing Rui's shoulder, the bite turning into a passionate kiss.

"Babe, I love you."

Their fingers intertwined.

Chi Jia's eyes were closed, her breathing ragged, her mouth whispering Jing Rui's name.

Her heart and body belonged only to Jing Rui.

Time ticked by, their passionate lovemaking continuing.

"Little vixen…" Jing Rui's hand moved to Chi Jia's hair, her voice a breathless moan, she was reaching her limit.

Chi Jia smiled, her movements slow and deliberate.

She had a wicked sense of humor, enjoying the sound of Jing Rui's moans, incredibly seductive.

A night of unrestrained passion.

Chi Jia was glad she hadn't brought Jing Rui back to her place; her small two-bedroom apartment had thin walls, and she couldn't imagine the consequences of bringing the vixen home.

Chi Jia fell asleep later than Jing Rui that night. After calming down, she couldn't help but think about meeting her mother tomorrow. She looked at Jing Rui's sleeping face for a long time, then made up her mind; she would talk to her mother alone first, to see her reaction.

The next morning, at 9 AM, Chi Jia, still sound asleep in Jing Rui's arms, was woken up by a phone call from Chi Lishu.

"Are you awake?" Her mother's voice was filled with concern.

"Mmm, not yet…" Chi Jia mumbled sleepily, holding the phone to her ear.

"You were out late last night, weren't you?" Chi Lishu knew exactly what state Chi Jia was in, hearing her voice. "Coming home for lunch?"

Jing Rui, half-asleep, hearing the muffled voice, wrapped her arms around Chi Jia from behind and murmured, "Darling, who's calling so early…?"

Perhaps because the phone was close, Chi Lishu heard Jing Rui's words clearly.

Although it was just a phone call, Chi Jia felt like she had been caught red-handed.

Jing Rui's "darling" rendered both Chi Jia and Chi Lishu speechless.

After a moment of silence, Chi Lishu asked, "Is that Rui Rui next to you? Did you two sleep together last night?"

"Mmm…" Chi Jia, now wide awake, tried to sound sleepy. "We were out late last night, so we just stayed at the hotel. I'll be home for lunch."

Chi Lishu thought she was overthinking it; it was normal for girls to call each other "darling." "Okay, then bring Rui Rui with you for lunch, I'll make a few more dishes."

Chi Jia hesitated. "She has something to do today, maybe another time."

Since that was the case, Chi Lishu didn't insist, reminding Chi Jia to have breakfast before ending the call.

"Who was that?"

"My mom."

Jing Rui hummed, pulling Chi Jia closer. "Don't forget about dinner tonight."

"I remember, I'll talk to my mom."

Jing Rui responded, then drifted back to sleep.

Around noon, Chi Jia drove back from the hotel. The familiar aroma of home-cooked food greeted her as she opened the door.

"Mom, what's for lunch?" Chi Jia went to the kitchen.

"Braised shrimp and fish, smells good, doesn't it?" Chi Lishu, busy cooking, said, "Go wash your hands and bring out the soup, I'll make another vegetable dish, and then we can eat."

Three dishes and a soup, all Chi Jia's favorites.

"Where did you go last night? Out all night."

"…Just out with some friends. I'm a grown-up now, why are you still worried about me?" Chi Jia said, eating her rice and vegetables.

"Have some shrimp."

"Okay." Chi Jia reached for the dish.

"You and Rui Rui seem to be quite close?" Chi Lishu suddenly asked. "I've never heard you mention her before."

"I have, you probably just forgot." Chi Jia tried to brush it off.

"Really?"

The conversation came to a halt.

Chi Jia ate a few more shrimp before continuing, "Is my cousin coming back this year…?"

"Yes, with his husband."

"The family was against it at first, but I think they're a good match, his husband is very good to him." Chi Jia finished speaking and noticed her mother staring at her. "What is it, Mom…?"

"They are a good match…" Chi Lishu paused, then added, "As long as two people are happy together, that's all that matters."

"Exactly!" Chi Jia quickly agreed, then cautiously steered the conversation towards the topic of coming out. "My cousin and his husband got married abroad, right? Same-sex marriage is legal in many countries and regions now."

Chi Lishu quickly added, "It's a good trend…"

Both of them seemed to have more to say, but held back.

Chi Jia looked at her mother, surprised by her open-mindedness. "Mom, can you… accept that?"

Chi Lishu fiddled with her chopsticks, forcing a casual smile. "Don't you young people… accept these things more readily than we do?"

Chi Jia's heart leaped with hope, seeing a glimmer of light. "Of course, I accept it, liking someone has nothing to do with their gender..."

Remembering that morning's phone call, Chi Lishu looked at Chi Jia with suspicion.

Chi Jia lowered her head and continued eating.

They ate in silence for a while.

"Mom, there's something I want to tell you."

"Jiajia, there's something I want to tell you."

Like mother, like daughter, speaking in unison…

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