"Ruoyan, why did you think of video chatting with me so late?"

"Mom, I have a cold and fever."

"Oh, how are you? Are you alright? Have you been to the hospital? Where are you now?"

A series of questions made her somewhat regret making the video.

"Mom, it's okay. I'm in the house that the school assigned to Xu Xiu. I forgot to tell you, the house that Xu Xiu was assigned has two rooms."

“We can stay together on weekends.”

"Ruoyan, you two are living together?"

Zhang Aixiang was a little taken aback when she heard the news, and deep down she was still a little worried that her daughter might suffer some kind of loss.

Although she and her grandfather trusted Xu Xiu's character, living together right after the start of their freshman year meant there would be many frictions and minor conflicts.

I'm really worried that if we live together for a long time, things might change after graduation.

Xiao Ruoyan knew her mother's worries, so she pointed the camera at the fruit by the bed, and then secretly went outside to watch Xu Xiu, who was making wonton wrappers in the kitchen.

"Mom, let me tell you, Xu Xiu even washed my feet today."

"He is now making wonton wrappers and fillings himself in the kitchen. The doctor said he should eat a light diet for the next few days."

“I wasn’t feeling well outside today, and he carried me back to the school clinic without resting along the way. It broke my heart to see him like that.”

Hearing her daughter's words and seeing the scene in the video, Zhang Aixiang fell silent, realizing that her worries might be unnecessary.

Just as the two were talking, Xu Xiu walked in carrying a bowl of cooked wontons and saw Xiao Ruoyan on a video call.

He was about to leave when Zhang Aixiang called out to him on the phone.

"Xiao Xu, thank you so much."

"Auntie, you're too kind. Taking care of Ruoyan is just my duty."

"Xiao Xu, you've really worked hard. Remember to come home during the Chinese New Year. Grandpa and I will cook you something delicious."

"Auntie, you said it yourself, so I'll have to shamelessly come and freeload during the Chinese New Year."

"I said it, but just bring your mouth, don't buy any random junk."

"Okay, whatever you say."

Although he said that, Xu Xiu didn't really think that way. Going to his girlfriend's house empty-handed? Not to mention other people, even the villagers would gossip if they saw him.

The three chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up the video call. Zhang Aixiang told Ruoyan to get some rest and also told Xu Xiu not to work too hard and to take care of his own health.

After ending the video call, Xiao Ruoyan picked up her bowl and started eating. Xu Xiu had originally wanted to feed her, but she firmly refused.

"How does it taste? It's been a long time since I made it."

"My boyfriend's cooking is always delicious."

"I'll cook it for you and put it in a thermos before I go to class tomorrow."

"No need, I'll burn it myself. You can just go to class."

"Should I listen to you or me?"

Xu Xiu deliberately crossed his arms and looked unhappy.

"I'll listen to you..."

"That's more like it. I'll buy some groceries and cook them for you at noon."

"I'll also take all the snacks from home with me. You little glutton, you'll definitely sneak some snacks when I'm not around."

"Xiu, can you leave a little bit?"

"No, no snacks while you're sick."

"I can skip the spicy strips, but please leave me some potato chips and cookies."

"I said no, and that means no."

Having no other choice, Xiao Ruoyan resorted to acting coquettishly, a first for her in front of Xu Xiu.

She was seen clinging to Xu Xiu's arm with both hands, her expression pleading.

"How about this, if you kiss me, I might consider it."

"I have a cold."

"Don't even mention catching a cold, I wouldn't be afraid even if you turned into a zombie right now."

Xiao Ruoyan: "..."

Seeing Xiao Ruoyan's hesitant expression.

Xu Xiu continued to embellish the story, saying, "If you kiss me, you might get snacks tomorrow; if you don't, you definitely won't."

Ultimately, driven by both affection and the allure of snacks, Xiao Ruoyan finally gave in and gently touched Xu Xiu's cheek.

Although it was only a very brief moment, Xu Xiu was already very content. One must eat one bite at a time, and some things cannot be rushed. Progress is a good thing.

Xu Xiu took the dishes and chopsticks he had finished eating to the kitchen, and after washing them, he prepared to take a shower in the bathroom. That night, he carried Xiao Ruoyan and ran for about two kilometers, working up a sweat.

If it weren't for my regular exercise and the added benefit of my reborn physique, I probably would have been ruined long ago.

Seeing Xu Xiu take his pajamas into the bathroom to shower, Xiao Ruoyan's heart started racing for some reason. She secretly went outside the bathroom to eavesdrop.

As a result, they heard Xu Xiu taking a bath inside and singing.

But this song is a bit...

"Friction, friction"

"Rubbing on this smooth skin"

"......"

Xiao Ruoyan covered her mouth to stop herself from laughing out loud.

Hearing that the water had stopped flowing, she guessed that Xu Xiu had finished washing, so she quickly went back to her room and hid under the covers.

After Xu Xiu finished washing and drying his hair, he naturally took the quilt to Xiao Ruoyan's bed.

"Xiu, why did you fall asleep again?"

"With my constitution, do you think I'd be afraid of getting infected by you?"

"Don't worry, and I'm worried about you sleeping alone at night."

The reason sounds reasonable, but something just doesn't feel right.

Xiao Ruoyan thought for a moment and then deliberately placed a cushion between the two of them.

"Xiu, this is our boundary line. You can't cross it at night."

"Yes, my dear wife!"

Xu Xiu said with a smile.

"Ah, ah, ah, you only know how to take advantage of me."

"Hehe, time to sleep."

After Xu Xiu finished speaking, he lay down immediately.

He also turned off the light. After Xiao Ruoyan lay down, she deliberately hummed a few times, but Xu Xiu did not react at all.

She deliberately touched the cushion with her body, using the cushion to touch Xu Xiu.

Xu Xiu, on the other side, was already grinning mischievously with a pout.

Just as the two were locked in a battle of wits, Xiao Ruoyan suddenly coughed. Xu Xiu seized the opportunity and jumped over the barrier into the quilt next door.

He simply picked her up and held her in his arms.

Boys are like hand warmers in winter. Feeling the warmth in Xu Xiu's arms, Xiao Ruoyan suddenly felt that she never wanted to sleep alone again.

It's so warm and cozy.

Xu Xiu began to regret his decision. Sleeping with a beautiful woman while unable to do anything else would drive any normal man crazy.

But he was still using his extraordinary willpower to control his second brother. Just then, Xiao Ruoyan suddenly hugged him and slowly said:

"Xiu, it feels so warm to lie in your arms."

Xiao Ruoyan's words completely ruined his efforts to suppress her.

"Xiu, it feels like something is pressing against me."

Upon hearing Xiao Ruoyan's words, Xu Xiu quickly adjusted his posture and retorted, "Where are my fingers?"

"oh!"

"Alright, alright, go to bed early, you're still sick."

"Okay, goodnight, boyfriend."

Goodnight, my lovely girlfriend.

Xiao Ruoyan fell asleep and started snoring less than three seconds after saying goodnight.

Xu Xiu is in a bit of a predicament. On one hand, he has to keep his second brother in check, and on the other hand, he has to fight against his hormones.

He barely slept all night, but looking at his sleeping baby in his arms, it was all worth it.