Chapter 15 Sweet Words

Qiao Yu was not sent home after dinner. Jiang Zhan detained her at the Jiang family on the pretext of collecting supplies for her inspection.

As expected. She hadn't planned to go back.

But when she arrived at the room specially prepared for her, took a shower, and looked at the dressing room full of women's pajamas that matched her size and aesthetic, as well as the skincare products of her favorite brands on the dressing table, Qiao Yu felt that she had somewhat underestimated Jiang Zhan. This was probably not a "spur-of-the-moment" decision, but a "premeditated one," right?

Qiao Yu knew that Jiang Zhan had been sending people to follow and investigate her, but she didn't expect the investigation to be so thorough.

After randomly changing into a white cotton nightgown, Qiao Yu suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to give Jiang Zhan some fruit water.

Jiang Zhan had just finished talking to his special assistant about buying supplies when he heard a knock on the door. He looked up and saw Qiao Yu standing at the door of the study in her nightgown, holding two bottles of mineral water.

Seeing him look up, Qiao Yu asked cautiously, "Are you busy?"

Jiang Zhan was a little dissatisfied with her reserved look, but he didn't say anything. He just shook his head and said softly, "No. What are you standing there for? Come in."

As Qiao Yu reached the table, Jiang Zhan grabbed her and sat her on his lap. "Didn't I tell you to get some rest? Why are you out again?"

The hot air he exhaled was right next to her ear, burning Qiao Yu's face a little red. She raised the two bottles of water in her hand and whispered, "I'm here to bring you some fruit water." Then she put the water on the table, took his hand, and while transferring the fruit water into his space, she said, "I used to think it was too troublesome to use buckets, especially when you're outside, it was a bit eye-catching, so I changed to mineral water bottles. After drinking this water, it will help you excrete all the impurities in your body, so when you wake up tomorrow morning, there may be excrement in your pores, but don't worry, it will be cleared out in about two or three days, and you can just keep drinking this water in the future. I'll give you a few boxes first, and if you run out, let me know at any time."

Hearing this, Jiang Zhan kissed Qiao Yu's slightly red ears and said, "Okay, I'll drink it later."

Qiao Yu smiled sweetly, loosened her hand, and took a few pages of paper from the table and flipped through them. They were printed with Jiang Zhan's elegant and powerful handwriting. "Are you writing a list of supplies?"

Jiang Zhan felt that Qiao Yu's legs were a little cold, so he hugged her tighter and placed his hands on her bare knees to warm her up. He nodded and said, "Well, can you see if there is anything you missed?"

The list detailed the names and quantities of various items, encompassing everything from food, clothing, housing, and transportation, even going so far as to detail the brand names. Qiao Yu glanced at them, noticing they were all her favorite brands. Then, feeling the warmth on her knees, her nose prickled. Jiang Zhan was so thoughtful and meticulous, always putting her first. How could she deserve such heartfelt devotion?

Jiang Zhan hadn't heard Qiao Yu speak for a long time, so he turned his head to look at her, only to see her red eyes and slightly pursed lips. His heart tightened, and he used some strength in his arms. "What's wrong? Did I miss something? Or is there something you don't like among these?"

Qiao Yu shook her head, put the paper back on the table, turned around and hugged Jiang Zhan's neck, resting her forehead on the side of his neck, "No, it's very comprehensive, I like them all, but I'm a little sad."

Jiang Zhan rested his chin on her forehead, "Why are you sad? Did I do something wrong?"

Qiao Yu shook her head again. "I feel sorry for you. I wasn't very nice to you before..."

Jiang Zhan stared at her with fascination, his eyes so deep that they seemed to suck her in. "It doesn't matter. No matter what, I love you..."

Qiao Yu listened to his dreamy whispers, and the tips of her ears began to turn red again. She felt that she could not handle Jiang Zhan's directness.

Jiang Zhan stretched out his hand and covered Qiao Yu's delicate face, his eyes full of heat, "Ayu, do you love me?"

Qiao Yu bit her lip and hummed softly, then suddenly struggled to jump off Jiang Zhan's legs. As she ran out the door, she hurriedly said, "I'm a little sleepy. I'm going to bed first. You should get some rest early too. Good night..."

Jiang Zhan watched her fleeing figure, the lust in his eyes growing stronger. He didn't withdraw his gaze until Qiao Yu's figure disappeared around the corner. Looking at the two bottles of mineral water Qiao Yu had handed him on the table, Jiang Zhan silently soothed the violent beast in his heart. Wait a little longer, don't be impatient, she can't escape.

Qiao Yu ran back to the room, rolled himself up in the quilt like a silkworm cocoon, then covered his overly excited heart and let out a long breath.

"That's wonderful," Qiao Yu said with a sweet smile. "It's wonderful to be reborn before the apocalypse and get to know this lively and charming Jiang Zhan again."

Perhaps because Jiang Zhan was right beside her, Qiao Yu felt a sense of security she had never felt before. She actually slept until 8:30 the next morning, unaffected by the "First Omen Day."

When Qiao Yu woke up, she was shocked. Since her rebirth, she had never slept so soundly for such a long time, and she hadn't even had a dream.

When Qiao Yu stood up, she immediately saw the note on the bedside table: "Good morning, Yu. I have something urgent to do and must be out for two days. Communication is down these two days and I can't contact you. If you have anything, you can go to Cheng Sinian. Just wait for me to come back. I have a surprise for you."

Qiao Yu smiled softly. Two days? Wouldn't that mean he'd be back the day after tomorrow? What a fool! The day after tomorrow was his birthday, so why did he give her a surprise?

Qiao Yu put the note away, walked to the window, and looked up at the sky.

At this time, the light outside the window was no longer as gentle as usual, but an unusually dazzling white.

Qiao Yu picked up his phone and took a look. Sure enough, both SIM cards showed "No Service" and no calls could be made.

After washing up, Qiao Yu went downstairs. A woman who looked to be around forty was downstairs directing several younger maids to clean up the house. Seeing her coming downstairs, she greeted her with a smile and said respectfully, "Hello, Miss Qiao. I'm the housekeeper of the Jiang residence. My surname is Chen. Because I'm older than you, everyone gives me face and calls me Aunt Chen. I'm mainly responsible for your daily life, and I will be responsible for yours in the future. Your husband has already had breakfast and left. The kitchen has left some food for you. Would you like it to be served now?"

As expected of the Jiang family's housekeeper, he spoke in a comprehensive and thorough manner. Several younger maids stopped their work and stood up, standing respectfully, but their eyes couldn't help but secretly scrutinize Qiao Yu.

Qiao Yu really didn't expect that the Jiang family's servants were still there. She was stunned for a moment, then reacted and smiled at Aunt Chen, "Okay, I'm a little hungry. Sorry to bother Aunt Chen."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Chen bowed slightly and said with a smile, "You're welcome." Then she quickly walked into the kitchen and brought breakfast to the Xitulanya Restaurant.

The breakfast was Chinese style, with soup dumplings with thin skin and large fillings, fragrant and soft century egg and lean meat porridge, and delicious pickles, which was very much to Qiao Yu's taste.

While eating breakfast, Qiao Yu was thinking about what he would do next.