A Room Filled with Fragrance (Era 1V2) - Chapter 2

In the dim corridor, Juxiang finished preparing a meat dish, a vegetable dish, and a soup. She carried the food into the room and set it on the table.

From the cradle, the baby whimpered softly, puckering his tiny mouth as if about to cry—he must be hungry.

Juxiang gently picked him up, coaxing him in her arms. The little one instinctively buried his face against her chest, searching for milk.

With no one else in the room, Juxiang didn’t bother pulling the curtain around the bed. She loosened her blouse, revealing her full, swollen breast, allowing the baby to latch on and nurse greedily.

The rhythmic sound of the baby suckling soothed the ache in her chest caused by her milk. After giving birth, her breasts had grown fuller, plump and round. Her rosy nipples, like ripe little fruits, stood out against her fair skin.

But the abundance of milk was also troublesome. The baby couldn’t finish it all, and sometimes it would leak through her clothes. With two grown men in the house, it often made things awkward.

The simplest solution was to let Shi Ze help relieve her, a thought that made her cheeks flush even redder.

The baby was still nursing when a soft creak came from the door.

Before Juxiang could react, the door opened, and in walked her brother-in-law, Shi Hai, holding a bag of fruit.

Seeing who it was, Juxiang hurriedly tried to cover herself, pulling her blouse closed. But with the baby still latched on, she couldn’t move much.

“Wait… Big Brother…” she stammered, her voice tinged with panic, trying to stop him from looking up.

But it was too late.

Shi Hai glanced up and froze, his gaze landing directly on her exposed breast. The baby blocked part of it, but the soft, snowy skin that peeked out was enough to leave him stunned.

Juxiang’s flustered, glistening eyes met his, and he quickly turned away, his face red.

“I—I’ll go wash the fruit,” he muttered, retreating hastily.

His footsteps were uneven as he exited the room, shutting the door behind him. But his mind was still a whirlwind, the image of her soft, white skin flashing repeatedly before his eyes. A strange heat surged within him, and his body reacted involuntarily.

At the water station at the end of the corridor, he turned on the tap and splashed cold water on his face, trying to calm down.

In the room, Juxiang blushed as she finished breastfeeding, wiped her breasts clean, and put her clothes back on.

Some women in the factory housing were more open and would breastfeed openly in front of others.

But she wasn’t like that. Having her brother-in-law accidentally see her nursing left her overwhelmed with shame.

At the water station, Shi Hai steadied himself and began washing the fruit.

Just then, someone walked out of the nearby bathhouse.

“Big Brother, you’re back?” Shi Ze greeted him, drying his hair with a towel and carrying a basin.

Shi Hai kept his eyes low, avoiding his younger brother’s gaze. He placed the washed apples into a bag and responded with a quiet “Mm.”

Shi Ze raised a brow, sensing something off about his brother but chalked it up to fatigue from work. “Juxiang’s finished cooking. Let’s go eat.”

The two brothers returned to the room. By then, Juxiang had fed the baby and was setting the table.

“Smells so good!” Shi Ze grinned, walking over to hug his wife and planting a kiss on her cheek.

Juxiang pushed him away, her face slightly red. “Stop it and eat already.”

Shi Hai placed the apples on the table.

Shi Ze grabbed one, took a bite, and then held it up to Juxiang’s lips. “Big Brother picked sweet ones this time. Try it.”

Juxiang blushed and bit the spot he had already bitten. It was indeed sweet.

Shi Hai took a piece of stir-fried meat, savoring the rich flavors. “Juxiang, the factory is screening a movie this weekend. Let’s head over early to get good seats.”

Shi Ze chimed in with a mischievous grin, “What snacks do you want? Candied fruits? Sweet peanuts? I’ll bring some back for you.”

“Don’t bring too much,” Juxiang quickly replied, her voice soft. “I’ve been eating so much lately… I’ve gained weight.”

Shi Ze’s grin widened as his gaze lingered on her increasingly curvaceous figure. “I like you like this—soft and cuddly…”

Juxiang flushed and kicked him hard under the table.

Only, it seemed she’d kicked the wrong person. Shi Ze was unfazed, but beside him, Shi Hai suddenly coughed, hastily picking up his bowl to cover his reddened face.

“Big Brother, are you okay?” Juxiang asked, her voice filled with concern.

Shi Ze handed Shi Hai a napkin, and he accepted it with a quiet “I’m fine.”

His tone was steady as usual, revealing no hint of the storm within.

Juxiang shot Shi Ze a glare. “This is all your fault.”

Shi Ze looked at her with mock grievance, as if to say he hadn’t done anything wrong.