Chapter 7 I'm already married, I'm not kidding.

Qin Ce remained focused on washing the dishes, his sleeves rolled up to reveal a section of his arm, his slender fingers working the dishes. It must be said, watching a handsome man do housework is a real treat.

Qiao Xing was so engrossed in watching that he forgot to answer the phone.

Qin Ce suddenly turned his head and glanced at her. "Aren't you going to answer?"

Qiao Xing was stunned for a moment, then quickly looked away, hung up Lin Yu's call, and said with a bit of guilt, "It was a sales call."

But Lin Yu was still persistent and called again.

Qiao Xing was so angry that she blocked him.

When Lin Yu tried to call again, the call wouldn't go through, and he angrily threw his phone on the sofa.

His mother asked worriedly, "What's wrong? She still won't answer?"

Lin Yu said irritably, "I've blocked them all!"

"Oh no? What should we do? She can't really sue us, can she?"

"How should I know? I'm annoyed!"

Lin's mother said, "What's there to worry about? I never liked Qiao Xing at all. I don't think she's a good match based on her appearance. Who knows what your life will be like if you really marry her."

"Besides, she took out the money herself, we didn't force her to ask for it. In my opinion, she's threatening you. She wants this house, but she thinks she can get a house worth over a million by paying 200,000? There's no such thing as a free lunch."

“Son, since she’s not answering your calls, just leave her alone. Ignore her for a few days, and she’ll come back to you on her own.”

Lin Yu's face was sullen, and he didn't listen to his mother's words at all. Qiao Xing looked quiet, but she was actually very stubborn. She always had a mind of her own and would stick to her decision no matter what.

They had been together for two years. Every time they went out for a date and dinner, even if he paid, she would transfer half the money to him. After Lin Yu told her off, she stopped transferring money and instead secretly paid the bill the next time they went out to eat.

In fact, many times, Lin Yu wondered if this woman was out of her mind. Why did she have to be so clear about things in a relationship?

Qiao Xing had no idea that Lin Yu was cursing her; she was currently facing a very difficult situation.

After she cleaned up the kitchen, Grandpa Qin sent him and Qin Ce back. The two sat on the sofa, and the atmosphere was even more awkward than before.

"Um...why don't you want to take a shower first?" Qiao Xing nervously clenched her fingers, feeling uneasy about what was about to happen.

Qin Ce glanced at her and could see her nervousness. She had already had boyfriends, yet she was still acting so convincingly. He suddenly admired this woman's acting skills.

"No rush." ​​Qin Ce took out a bank card from his pocket and placed it on the coffee table. "Take this card. I'll deposit living expenses into it every month. Is five thousand enough?"

Qiao Xing was taken aback for a moment, then quickly waved his hand, "It doesn't need to be that much. The three of us don't have a lot of expenses. I think three thousand is enough. I won't take advantage of you. You give me one thousand five, and I'll put another one thousand five in. If there are any major expenses, we can discuss it further."

"Besides, you haven't found a job yet, so you don't need to give me so much living expenses. I have a job myself."

Qin Ce's eyes held a somewhat enigmatic look. This woman was so desperate for money, yet now she was talking to him about splitting the bill, saying she wouldn't take advantage of him. What was she really up to?

Qin Ce pushed the card in front of her, "Take it. I've already said before that I'll take care of my living expenses. I'm not at the point where a woman has to support me."

Qiao Xing: "..."

She suddenly realized that Ms. Wu's earlier comment about Pu Xin wasn't without reason.

Qiao Xing sighed and picked up the card. "What you said is fine, but I can't quit my job. I have to keep going to work."

"Suit yourself, it's your freedom."

Hearing him say that, Qiao Xing felt relieved. She had thought that Qin Ce was giving her 5,000 yuan for living expenses so that she would stay at home full-time.

"Okay, then which room do you want to sleep in? I've changed the bedding in all three rooms. Once you've chosen, I can move my things over."

Qin Ce looked around and said, "Any room is fine. Which room do you want to sleep in?"

Qiao Xing's face flushed slightly. She pointed to the bedroom on the right, "That one."

"Then I'll stay in the room next door." Qin Ce stood up, his eyes somewhat cold, and walked straight towards that room. At the same time, he said coldly to Qiao Xing, "Also, don't have any crooked ideas that you shouldn't have. We haven't reached that point yet."

Immediately afterwards, Qin Ce slammed the door shut.

Qiao Xing was stunned for a moment. It wasn't until she heard the door close that she finally realized what was happening. She angrily complained, "Who's trying to take advantage of you! This man is too trusting..."

However, it's really great that Qin Ce doesn't sleep with her!

This idea surprised Qiao Xing herself. In the past, when friends told her that she was afraid of men, she did not believe it, thinking that she just hadn't met the right person yet.

Now, she seems to be starting to believe it.

Qiao Xing had been dating Lin Yu for two years, and every time he tried to get intimate, she would resist, repeatedly saying that she had to wait until they got married.

But now it's the same.

Qiao Xing couldn't sleep that night. The next day, she got up early and was about to go to the kitchen to make breakfast when she was surprised to find that Qin Ce had gotten up even earlier than her.

He was wearing a gray tracksuit, the clothes clinging to his skin, clearly showing the lines of his chest and abdominal muscles.

Are you going out for a run?

Qin Ce glanced at her, took off his earphones, and then walked in. He checked the refrigerator and found that there was no bottled water inside, so he closed the refrigerator.

"We're done running."

Qiao Xing's eyes widened. She subconsciously looked back at the clock on the wall. It was only a little past six.

"You're up so early?"

"Yeah, I'm used to it."

Qiao Xing chuckled awkwardly, turned around and went to the kitchen, where he boiled a few eggs.

Qin Ce sat on the sofa, watching her busy figure, his expression somewhat subtle.

Qiao Xing brought out the boiled eggs and asked him, "Are you in a hurry to leave? Grandpa probably hasn't gotten up yet. If you're not in a rush, you can take them to him later. I have to catch the bus, I'm running late."

Qin Ce glanced down at the sports watch on his wrist and nodded simply, "Mm."

Qiao Xing didn't know what his "hmm" meant, but she took it as agreement. She picked up her keys, took off her apron, and went to change her shoes to go out.

Unexpectedly, Qin Ce also stood up and came out with her.

Qiao Xing looked at him with a puzzled expression. "Are you going out too?"

"Let's go downstairs and buy a case of water, let's go."

"oh."

Qiao Xing picked up her bag and followed him downstairs.

There are two convenience stores in the neighborhood. She pointed to the nearest one to Qin Ce, "There's a convenience store over there, it's the closest to us, and it's been open for over ten years..."

Qin Ce interrupted her, "I know."

Qiao Xing was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized that it made sense; he used to live here.

"Star!"

The voice suddenly came, and Qiao Xing was startled, realizing something was wrong.

Turning my head, I saw Lin Yu walking over from somewhere.

"Xingxing, why did you block my phone number and WeChat?"

Qiao Xing glanced at Qin Ce out of the corner of her eye. Seeing that he had no expression, she said to Lin Yu, "We're over. Don't call me again."

"Are you still angry? I apologize. How about I take you out for hot pot for lunch?"

"Lin Yu, I'm already married! I'm not joking with you."

Lin Yu then noticed Qin Ce next to Qiao Xing, and looked at Qin Ce in surprise.