Rays of sunshine came shining in through the window, lighting up the room. Xia Lei woke slowly. Shentu Tianyin was not by his side but her scent lingered in the folds of the bedcovers. This fragrance was like a rope, dragging him back to last night and making him recall the pleasures he had. He could not help the smile in the corners of his mouth. His smile froze - backache and weak legs hit him. 

Women were fields and men oxen. This ox had still been raring to go after plowing the field once, but plowing twice, then thrice… It was impressive enough that the ox did not collapse.

Xia Lei stopped daydreaming and spotted a brand new suit on the bedside table. There was a shirt and underwear too, and a pair of new shoes under the bedside table. Even the socks had been prepared; they sat neatly in the leather shoes. 

What a thoughtful woman. Xia Lei couldn’t help smiling again. He was full of bliss and contentment. Wasn’t this the life he’d wanted? A warm home and a woman he loved. All of these belonged to him now. 

Xia Lei put on the shoes and...