Zhang Guiying was punished, but the incident still caused Jiang Xuan a great deal of psychological trauma.

Although the bathroom was clean, she still didn't want to go in.

Lu Shengye returned that evening.

Upon learning of this, he said, "I'll have someone replace all the tiles on the bathroom floor tomorrow. We didn't have time to apply cement last time, so we'll do it all this time."

Jiang Xuan said, "Also, we need to buy a lock so we can lock the bathroom from now on."

Lu Shengye nodded: "Lock it if you want."

After dinner, Xiuxiu came to find Diandian and Fanxing to play beanbag toss, while Jiang Xuan returned to her room.

Lu Shengye is learning English.

"By the way, Shengye, has the judging process started for that design draft yet?"

"Yes, they reviewed it today. Although the official results haven't come out yet, they all really liked your manuscript."

"Really? How did you know?"

Lu Shengye wrote in his letter, “Director Li of the cultural troupe came to see me today and said that your manuscript is very professional, and it feels like it was drawn by someone who graduated from a fashion design school.”

He chuckled softly, "He even asked me if it was made by you."

Jiang Xuan asked, "Then what do you say?"

"I said, of course you drew it."

Jiang Xuan sat on the edge of the bed and thought for a moment. It was understandable that others would have doubts.

To win this design competition, she had to convince everyone, so she said, "Then ask Commander Li and the others tomorrow if it would be convenient for me to give them a live demonstration."

Since Jiang Xuan had this idea, Lu Shengye naturally supported it.

"You don't usually have time, so how about the weekend? By the way, did things go well at school today?"

Jiang Xuan smiled and said, "It went very smoothly. On the first day, I helped one of my roommates deliver a love letter."

"Send love letters?"

"Yes, she fell for a medical student, but she didn't dare to go and give him the love letter herself. In fact, I even helped her write that love letter."

Lu Shengye looked down at her. "You wrote this?"

Jiang Xuan beamed, "Yes, she wrote it herself at first, and then asked me to look at it. I thought it was too dry and lacked literary flair, so I polished it for her."

"But that guy was so unromantic. After I delivered it, he coldly said that he didn't accept any love letters. Tsk tsk tsk, I really learned something new."

“And what’s even funnier is that he initially thought it was written to him by me.”

"But to be honest, that guy was quite good-looking, and for some reason, I felt like I knew him a little bit."

Lu Shengye didn't want to listen anymore and pulled his hand away. "You seem to be very interested in him."

"I wouldn't say I'm interested, but I am a little curious. I've never felt so familiar with someone the first time I met them."

Lu Shengye: You might as well just say you fell in love with him at first sight.

He suddenly stood up and said coldly, "Medical school courses are demanding; I doubt they have time to indulge in romantic notions."

He pursed his lips tightly. "But don't forget, military marriages can't be dissolved."

Jiang Xuan was taken aback, then laughed in exasperation. "What are you thinking? What romance, what military marriage can't end? Do you also think I'm interested in that guy? Or do you think I'm the kind of person who's fickle?"

Lu Shengye turned his back and didn't say anything.

Jiang Xuan walked over and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind.

The latter tensed up instantly.

Jiang Xuan pressed her face against his strong back. "Don't worry, in my heart you are the best, no one can compare to you."

Lu Shengye turned around, pulled her into his arms, and for the first time ever, gently kissed her forehead.

"I understand. I'm sorry, I was too impulsive just now."

"It's alright, but I have a question."

Lu Shengye looked at her, gesturing for her to continue.

Jiang Xuan boldly said, "I've read in novels that when men are jealous, they kiss women passionately and even pin them down on the bed. Your light, fleeting kiss doesn't seem quite right."

Lu Shengye: ! !

He said in a low voice, "Read less of this kind of book in the future."

Jiang Xuan: ……

Her period is already over, so why can't we make sure everything goes smoothly and let her experience it too?

Two lifetimes.

Thinking of this, she boldly reached out and touched Lu Shengye's chest, then pinched it.

Lu Shengye blushed deeply and grabbed Jiang Xuan's wrist. "Don't touch me like that."

"Oh, why are you so stingy? It's not like you'll lose a piece of flesh just by touching it. You're a man, you're not at a disadvantage."

Then, Jiang Xuan saw Hu Tao standing at the door.

She pushed Lu Shengye away abruptly, her face flushed, and said, "Auntie."

Hu Tao also felt a little awkward and said, "Um, I came at an inopportune time. I'll be going now."

Lu Shengye turned around, awkwardly touched his chin, and said, "What's wrong, Auntie?"

"I'll just ask Jiang Xuan how she plans to take a shower tonight. If she wants to shower in our bathroom, I'll heat up the water while I'm at it."

"Don't boil water tonight, Auntie. I'm going to the public bathhouse."

"Okay, I'll help Fanxing take a bath first."

After Hu Tao left, Jiang Xuan walked to the sewing machine, yawned, and said, "I'll do the patching first. Can you help me glue the packaging bag back on?"

"Okay, how many do you want?"

"Make 50. By the way, the stall cart should be ready by tomorrow. Do you have time to pick it up for me then?"

Lu Shengye nodded: "I'll go pick it up at noon."

Jiang Xuan took out 400 yuan from the box and said, "Last time Master Yang said it would cost about 300 yuan, you can keep the rest yourself."

"I don't need it."

Jiang Xuan said domineeringly, "Take it. Men need some pocket money too. I don't earn much now, so I can't give you too much. But when I get rich, you can live a life of luxury with me and buy whatever you want."

Lu Shengye laughed and said, "Alright, I hope that day comes soon."

*

The next morning, Jiang Xuan arrived at the entrance of the courtyard with a bamboo basket and posters.

Since the last incident, almost no one has bought Zhang Junrui's steamed buns. She managed to keep going for a few days, but finally couldn't continue.

Now, Jiang Xuan is the only one selling breakfast at the entrance of the entire courtyard.

Business is slightly better than before.

However, it hasn't met her expectations yet.

For example, the residents in the tenement don't seem to have much demand. If it's a day when the shuttle bus runs, it's fine, but if the shuttle bus doesn't run, she has to go to the family compound to sell her wares to sell them all.

The shuttle bus will not be running today.

"We're selling egg pancakes! Freshly baked egg pancakes, nutritious, delicious, healthy and affordable."

Jiang Xuan was calling out his wares.

But for some reason, there don't seem to be many customers today.

Jiang Xuan waited for a full half hour at the entrance of the tenement before she sold three.

She got up at 4:30 this morning to make 50 guanbing (a type of Chinese pancake). Judging by the current rate, she probably won't be able to sell them all in one day, especially since she has to go to school later.

She was a little worried and decided to try her luck at the family compound.

Suddenly, a voice rang out: "Wait."