The General Who Only Knows How to Spoil His Beloved and Write Stories 43

Chapter 43: ★Interspersed Extra★

On a certain day, in a certain year after Qi Xiao and Fu Yunzhi were married, Fu Yunzhi sat at his desk, painting with ink, while Qi Xiao sat nearby, flipping through a military strategy book. The only sound in the study was the rustling of pages.

As Qi Xiao was reading, an idea suddenly struck him. He remembered what day it was.

In his past life, today was a big day for lovers. Valentine’s Day, a day celebrated by lovers all over the world.

“Yunzhi.”

“Hmm?”

“Let’s set a special day to commemorate our feelings. And every year on that day, we can celebrate it together, okay?”

Fu Yunzhi was fully engrossed in sketching Qi Xiao’s features on the Xuan paper and said absentmindedly, “How do we celebrate?”

“We can give each other a gift?”

“Alright.”

“Then let’s set it for today?”

“Mm-hm.”

“Yunzhi… are you listening?”

“Of course.”

“…”

Well, whether Fu Yunzhi was listening or not, Qi Xiao still decided to go out and find a gift.

In his past life, everyone gave chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but there were no chocolates in this era. I might as well buy something Yunzhi likes, Qi Xiao thought.

Things Yunzhi likes…

Books, but Qi Xiao didn’t know what kind of books Fu Yunzhi usually read.

The Four Treasures of the Study, but Fu Yunzhi replenished his own supplies every month, and the ink and brushes on his desk were still brand new.

[Translator’s Note:

The Four Treasures of the Study: Refers to the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, the essential tools for a Chinese scholar.]

A folding fan, but Fu Yunzhi had grown attached to the one he used and resolutely refused to change it.

I’d better buy him something to eat, Qi Xiao thought.

Right! He clapped his hands. Since there were no chocolates in this era, why not make some other pastries himself to take their place?

With an idea in mind, he immediately rushed to Jiang Luori and Chen Xinxin’s teahouse.

Seeing him arrive in such a flurry, Jiang Luori asked, “General, are you here to buy something to eat?” How hungry must he be…

“No, I’m here to learn a craft.”

“Huh?”

“I want to learn how to make cookies from Mrs. Jiang.”

“…” To borrow Master Fu’s words, General, what’s gotten into you now?

Seeing the Great General walk into the back kitchen of his teahouse, Jiang Luori felt that he had learned something new today…

The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight was bright and clear. It was another cool, breezy night with a gentle moon.

It was nearly midnight when Qi Xiao returned to the Qi manor. The main hall was already dark. He went to the bedroom and saw Fu Yunzhi, wearing his inner robe, lying on the bed, lazily flipping through a book of poetry.

“You’re back.”

Qi Xiao sat down on the edge of the bed and handed him a small paper packet. “Your gift.”

Fu Yunzhi opened the packet, and a fragrant aroma wafted out.

“Try it.”

He took out a small cookie and looked at it. “This shape is quite special.”

Qi Xiao glanced at the uneven, misshapen cookie and guiltily looked away. “This cookie is for eating. As long as it tastes good, who cares about the shape?”

He had originally wanted to make it in the shape of a cat to make Fu Yunzhi happy, but he had clearly failed. Forget a cat, he couldn’t even maintain a basic round shape…

Fu Yunzhi tried a piece.

“It has a strong burnt taste. Was this cookie overcooked?”

Qi Xiao hung his head dejectedly. Ai, it seemed simple, but when he actually tried to do it himself, he realized that even baking a cookie wasn’t easy. He had finally managed to form a shape, but he just couldn’t get the hang of the heat.

Seeing his crestfallen expression, Fu Yunzhi couldn’t help but let out a low laugh.

“Although the burnt taste is strong, it’s delicious. I like it.”

He kissed Qi Xiao. “Thank you. You worked hard.”

“How did you know I made it?” Qi Xiao asked numbly.

Fu Yunzhi patted his head. “Your face is covered in flour.”

And with this shape and this taste, no shop would dare to sell it. Aren’t they afraid of going out of business?

Hearing him say it was delicious, Qi Xiao was also satisfied. “Then what about my gift?”

Fu Yunzhi handed him a box.

“…!!”

Qi Xiao stared blankly at the contents. The embarrassing, long object was clearly made of high-quality material. He had never expected him to give him such a thing… He could only feel his heart pounding.

Fu Yunzhi was a little embarrassed and looked down at the bed. “Haven’t you always wanted to try? You’re always writing these kinds of scenes in your storybooks. Since you said today is a special day, then… then you can have your way. Remember… remember to be gentle.”

He leaned back, lying on the soft bed, his ears and cheeks flushed. “Here, your gift is me. I’ve already bathed and cleaned myself.”

Qi Xiao instantly felt a wicked fire ignite within him. No matter how many years they had been together, Fu Yunzhi’s every move could still make him lose his sanity. A little teasing was all it took for him to surrender and sink into a sea of passion.

The night was enchanting, and the room was filled with a tender, spring-like atmosphere.

Qi Xiao hugged Fu Yunzhi, his voice low and hoarse. “Yunzhi, I love you.”

Happy Valentine’s Day.