It must be known that the two of them, their long-distance relationship had lost its spark, and it seemed like they hadn't even kissed since their marriage. Occasionally, when they had sex, it was merely a matter of her obliging him, with no regard for her feelings; he would just finish and that would be that.
At this moment, Xu Bin felt a pang of guilt because his wife had endured so much. In truth, he was also one of those who had wronged her.
Xu Bin, though poor, was somewhat handsome. It was out of spite that he ended up with his wife, who was considered ugly. After discovering she was a virgin, he felt guilty and couldn't bring himself to leave her, so he just kept dragging things on.
Most importantly, she had a submissive nature; she wouldn't retort when he scolded her. In bed, though conservative and shy, she would at least comply with oral sex and intercourse, allowing Xu Bin to release his desires.
The novelty had worn off long ago, and after marriage, facing this extraordinary woman, Xu Bin found himself completely disinterested.
Now, the wife in his arms was a breathtaking beauty. Regardless of whether there was a new task, Xu Bin wanted to make it up to her.
"How cheesy!"
Yao Nan was taken aback by the light kiss, but quickly her eyes welled up with a gentle glow as she closed them, slightly parting her lips to allow her husband's tongue to explore. A familiar yet foreign sensation washed over her.
On the sofa, they kissed passionately, fully immersed in each other, reminiscent of the fervor from their first night together. Between kisses, Xu Bin's hand roamed over her waist, groping her breasts through her bra.
Even through the bra, he could feel their fullness, a stark contrast to her previous A+ cup, which was flat and lacking in sensation. Now, the difference was overwhelmingly stimulating for Xu Bin.
"Husband, let's go upstairs!"
Xu Bin tried to undress her, but Yao Nan shyly grabbed his hand.
She was always conservative in bed, sticking to the basics, and they had never done anything exciting or passionate. Everything was routine, and neither of them had ever initiated anything in the living room.
Originally, he had wanted to be passionate here, but seeing her struggle to adapt to even a tender kiss, her eyes filled with a mix of surprise and anxiety, he found her utterly endearing.
Xu Bin cursed himself for being a jerk, pulling her close for another kiss. His hands, through her skirt, caressed her buttocks. "Alright, let me kiss you some more. It's been too long since I last kissed my Nan Nan."
It wasn't just that it had been a while; from the start, Yao Nan had pursued Xu Bin, but he had always been lukewarm, rarely initiating intimacy, and never sweet-talking her.
"Husband!"
Yao Nan's eyes welled up with tears of happiness as her soft, pink tongue eagerly responded to his.
"Ding... Sweet talk successful, side quest 'Absolute Beauty Wife Upgrade' in progress!"
Xu Bin didn't bother with the notifications; his erection was throbbing, and he swept her up in a princess carry.
"Ah!"
Yao Nan let out a surprised gasp, then blushed deeply as she wrapped her arms around his neck, her lips curling into a joyful smile.
Even such a simple act felt luxurious to her. Always feeling inferior, she never thought she deserved such treatment from her husband.
A princess carry—something he had only done a few times when they first started staying in hotels.
Back upstairs, Yao Nan, blushing, said, "Husband, wait a moment. I'm all sweaty and smell like cooking smoke."
"I can't wait any longer, what should I do?"
Xu Bin teased her.
Yao Nan playfully pouted, "It's still early. Just wait a bit, husband."
They had rarely bathed together; mainly because her body was dry and the rental house's environment was poor, so Xu Bin never showed much interest.
"We can shower together!"
Xu Bin embraced her, whispering in her ear, "It's been forever since we last showered together."
For an old married couple, there shouldn't be any shyness, but perhaps because Xu Bin had neglected her for so long, the sudden intimacy left Yao Nan feeling a bit overwhelmed.
"N-no, you already showered!"
Seeing his wife tense up, Xu Bin realized his sudden change might be too much for her to handle. Given her timid nature, he didn't press further.
Yao Nan took her change of clothes and entered the bathroom. Xu Bin waited in the room, his mind racing as he smoked a cigarette, growing increasingly restless.
"Ding... Wife quest continuing, increase her affection before orgasm to gain the first system-generated attribute point..."
Affection? Attribute point? What are those?
Whatever they are, I'll figure it out once I get them, Xu Bin thought, making his way to the bathroom door.
Yao Nan, like any other woman, took her time in the shower. When the bathroom door finally opened, Xu Bin was momentarily dazed.
His wife's face was rosy and fresh from the shower, her wet hair wrapped in a towel, accentuating her delicate features. Even without makeup, she was incredibly alluring.
A simple nightgown, not particularly sexy, looked incredibly provocative on her. Without a bra, her deep cleavage and creamy skin were on full display, leaving Xu Bin breathless.
Previously, her skin was dark and rough, but now she was unrecognizable, with porcelain skin that shimmered under the light. Every inch of her was a temptation that drove Xu Bin wild.
Calm down... calm down... attribute point, attribute point.
Yao Nan jumped when she saw him, blushing as she playfully scolded, "I took so long! Did you need to use the bathroom?"
"No!"
Xu Bin took her hand, and at this small gesture, Yao Nan's face lit up with a radiant smile.
"Husband, why are we in big sister's room?"
Xu Bin led her to Yao Xin's room, the master bedroom upstairs, which was more spacious and better furnished than the children's room, equipped with everything one could need. It was easy to feel envious.
Yao Nan felt a pang of anxiety. Growing up, Yao Xin had been like a mother to her, disciplining her often. Most of her memories involved Yao Xin scolding her, as their real mother was always busy taking care of Yao Le'er.
"The hairdryer here is better. You said this imported one is much better than our cheap brand."
He sat her down at the vanity, noticing the envy in her eyes. He felt a twinge of guilt as he gently removed the towel from her head.
Her wet, black hair cascaded down, contrasting with her porcelain skin, making her even more irresistible. Xu Bin found himself wanting to savor every inch of her new body.
He picked up Yao Xin's high-end hairdryer, fiddling with it awkwardly. Yao Nan instinctively reached out to help.
"No, be good," Xu Bin said, starting to dry her hair.
Yao Nan was stunned, her face a mix of shock and disbelief.
From the moment they met until now, this was the first time Xu Bin had dried her hair. Even when she took too long in the shower, he would get impatient.
This sudden affection left Yao Nan flustered. Xu Bin smiled softly, teasing, "What's wrong, wife? Is my hair-drying that bad?"
"No, no!"
Yao Nan blushed, looking at her husband with shy eyes. "Husband, why are you suddenly being so good to me? I'm a bit scared."
She was genuinely overwhelmed, almost to the point of being anxious. After all, they hadn't even kissed since their marriage, and now this sudden tenderness felt surreal.
Xu Bin felt a pang of guilt, as if he had been caught doing something wrong. He continued to dry her hair, speaking softly, "Wife, when I hit my head, I thought I might die."
"Seeing you cry, I wanted to slap myself for making you suffer all these years."
"I vowed then that if I lived, I would love my partner well and cherish my most beloved."
Sweet words were something Xu Bin had never said, and he couldn't even remember ever saying "I love you."
Yao Nan was taken aback, her face flushing as tears streamed down her cheeks. "Husband, I feel like I'm dreaming."
"I'm sorry, I was too much of a man and lacked emotional intelligence. I didn't know how to be romantic."
Xu Bin finished drying her hair and held the crying Yao Nan tightly, kissing her tears away. "Shh, don't cry."
"Waaah!"
Yao Nan sobbed even harder, finally letting out a loud cry as she clung to Xu Bin.
Instead of being touched and compliant, she was overwhelmingly emotional. Xu Bin was at a loss, not expecting her to react this way to his sudden tenderness.
Yao Nan cried so hard her makeup ran, looking like a little flower cat as she wiped her tears, sobbing, "Husband, I'm sorry too. Marrying me has caused you so much pain."
"Ding... Actions earned, Yao Nan affection 80..."
"Ding... Sweet talk successful, Yao Nan affection 85... (Anal mode unlocked)."
"Quest reward: 1 attribute point. Please choose the option to add."
An interface appeared before Xu Bin's eyes, with many options, most of which were blurred or question marks. The only clear options were: Physical and Charisma.
Physical (including speed, strength, physique, sexual ability, and fighting skills)
Charisma (appearance, attractiveness, and charm)
Human attributes range from 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest. Xu Bin saw that his attributes for both were at 5. He explored the feelings associated with each point.
For example, a Physical attribute of 5 is average, 6 is slightly stronger, 7 is an athlete, 8 is an Olympic champion, 9 can break world records, and 10 is a god-like perfect specimen, ready to be dissected.
Xu Bin hadn't decided how to allocate this attribute point when Yao Nan, tears streaming down her face, initiated a kiss, tentatively licking his lips as if afraid it was all a dream.
"Wife..."
Xu Bin held her tightly, kissing her passionately as his hands explored her body, eager to experience her new, enticing figure.