Chapter 4 You're Amazing as a Homebody

Chapter 4

With Xu Xing'an by his side, he could carry the things with ease. Although climbing the stairs was still not easy for Lu Baozhu, she was already quite satisfied.

This time, Lu Baozhu didn't tug at Xu Xing'an's sleeve, but instead followed behind him slowly upstairs, holding onto the quilt he was carrying.

Lu Baozhu: "Thank goodness you came back, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do, whether to wait for you downstairs or carry my things up the stairs myself."

Upon reaching the fifth floor, Lu Baozhu praised him with a smile, "Xu Xing'an, you're amazing!"

Xu Xing'an didn't answer, and Lu Baozhu wasn't angry either. Perhaps she didn't know how to respond to her fiancé's praise.

Lu Baozhu was still a little curious whether Xu Xing'an would blush when he praised her. She quietly leaned over to look at Xu Xing'an, but Xu Xing'an still had that calm and composed face.

Lu Baozhu: "......."

Lu Baozhu's tone was no longer as cheerful as before. She asked, "Didn't you say you'd be back before five o'clock?"

After asking, Lu Baozhu regretted it a little. Xu Xing'an said he would be back before five o'clock, but he didn't say he would be back at five o'clock. It's normal for him to come back earlier now, he must have finished his work.

This time, Xu Xing'an answered Lu Baozhu, saying, "I'll be back when I'm done with my work."

Lu Baozhu: "Oh."

After returning home, Xu Xing'an took Lu Baozhu's quilt to the balcony. Lu Baozhu was a little curious, wondering what Xu Xing'an was doing taking the quilt to the balcony. She saw Xu Xing'an drying the quilt on the balcony.

After staring at Xu Xing'an's back for a while, Lu Baozhu thought, "It's alright, it's pretty good. Although he seems a bit taciturn and unromantic at times, he's reliable, at least for now."

After thinking about it, Lu Baozhu recalled her time with Xu Xing'an and concluded that Xu Xing'an also had the potential to be a good family man.

Lu Baozhu pointed to two of the pink mattresses and said, "These two are mine."

Lu Baozhu really liked this pink color; it was so vibrant and she loved it at first sight. The other two mattresses were light gray, which suited Xu Xing'an's style perfectly.

Lu Baozhu: "These two gray beds are yours."

When Xu Xing'an heard Lu Baozhu say that the gray cushion was his, he turned around and saw that Lu Baozhu was still smug, thinking that her purchase was particularly successful. How could this bright pink not suit her personal style?

In the evening, Lu Baozhu stood in the room, watching Xu Xing'an lay out two thick mattresses for her. Xu Xing'an's movements were unhurried, and the work he did looked particularly meticulous.

Xu Xing'an went to the study, and Lu Baozhu followed him. Looking at Xu Xing'an's single bed, Lu Baozhu realized that all the mattresses she had bought were 1.8 meters wide, while Xu Xing'an's bed was clearly not 1.8 meters wide.

Lu Baozhu ran to Xu Xing'an, folded the mattress in half, and did the same with the other mattress.

Lu Baozhu looked at her masterpiece, "Hmm... yours is softer than mine!"

Lu Baozhu looked delicate and soft, seemingly unable to sleep on a hard bed like him. Xu Xing'an, on the other hand, had never slept on a very soft bed before, and he wasn't too particular about it; as long as he could sleep on it, that was fine.

Xu Xing'an: "These two mattresses are for you too."

Lu Baozhu immediately bristled, "How can this be? I said I bought it for you, so I bought it for you!"

It's not like she felt guilty and embarrassed to offer Xu Xing'an two mattresses after she bought them and saw him helping to air them out.

Xu Xingan: "Okay."

Lu Baozhu thought she would sleep more comfortably than yesterday, and the bed was indeed softer than yesterday, but Lu Baozhu's legs were really sore.

It must be because of climbing stairs and spending too much time outside today.

Lu Baozhu tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. When she couldn't sleep, she tended to overthink. Right now, the only things that could make her think about were things at home and Xu Xing'an. Of course, Lu Baozhu thought about Xu Xing'an more.

I wonder if Xu Xing'an is asleep, and if he finds his fiancée troublesome. What did he do outside today?

Thinking back to when Lu Baozhu was drowsy, she didn't care about the soreness in her legs anymore; she was just too sleepy.

Xu Xing'an lay on the bed. This was the softest bed he had ever slept on. Lu Baozhu had chosen a really thick and soft mattress. He wasn't exactly used to it, but he just couldn't fall asleep.

It could also be his own problem; he really hasn't had a good night's sleep in a long time.

Before going to sleep, Lu Baozhu thought about Xu Xing'an and her family. Perhaps she would also think about the man who had forcibly taken her away because of her family. Xu Xing'an, on the other hand, only thought about Lu Baozhu.

This bed is so comfortable, Xu Xing'an thought to himself as he drifted off to sleep.

The next day, Lu Baozhu woke up around nine o'clock in the morning, which was her usual routine. After getting up, she went to the bathroom to wash up. When Lu Baozhu was about to go back after washing up, she saw Xu Xing'an coming to the bathroom.

Xu Xing'an seemed to have just woken up. Perhaps because he had slept very well, Xu Xing'an looked better than when Lu Baozhu had seen him, and seemed easier to get along with.

He was wearing a simple white T-shirt and looked very upright, but there was a hint of thinness in his uprightness.

Xu Xing'an didn't expect that he would sleep for nearly ten hours, and Lu Baozhu woke up earlier than him.

Lu Baozhu had just washed her face, looking as fresh and beautiful as a lotus flower. She proudly raised her chin and looked at him, saying, "See, I told you, a softer bed is very comfortable."

Although Lu Baozhu may feel more comfortable sleeping on a firmer bed as she gets older, she currently prefers a softer bed.

Xu Xing'an recalled the taste for a moment, "Mmm."

Although that's what he said, Xu Xing could sleep on either a firmer or softer bed, but it can't be denied that he slept for a long time yesterday because of this bed.

This morning, Xu Xing'an didn't buy breakfast. While he was washing up, Lu Baozhu wandered around the kitchen and actually found something to eat: instant noodles.

It's normal to find instant noodles in the kitchen; they're simple to make—just soak them in boiling water.

Lu Baozhu is capable of doing this.

When Xu Xing'an came out, he saw his fiancée trying to make instant noodles. Xu Xing'an strode over and said, "I'll take care of it!"

Lu Baozhu: "......."

Lu Baozhu began to think about what kind of image she had in Xu Xing'an's eyes. Surely she couldn't be so fragile that she couldn't even touch hot water?

The two sat facing each other at the table during the meal.

Lu Baozhu found eating instant noodles quite enjoyable. Unlike Xu Xing'an, who was very quiet, Lu Baozhu would take the initiative to talk to Xu Xing'an.

Lu Baozhu: "My legs were really sore yesterday. I'll wait until they're better before I go out."

Xu Xingan suggested, "After your leg heals, it's good to do appropriate exercise."

There's no need for advice; Lu Baozhu knows that appropriate exercise is good.

After lying in Xu Xing'an's place for two days, Lu Baozhu's legs finally stopped aching, and she began to gradually accept what Xu Xing'an said about needing appropriate exercise.

After all, she's going to be living here for a long time.

Lu Baozhu and Xu Xing'an were talking about exercise. Xu Xing'an listened attentively, wanting to see how Lu Baozhu planned to exercise.

Lu Baozhu: "I've gotten used to living here, so climbing stairs is also a habit!"

How can this not be considered exercise?

Xu Xing'an did not express any opinion on this, and Lu Baozhu did not see any dissatisfaction from Xu Xing'an, for which Lu Baozhu was very satisfied.

Jiang Cheng waited for Xu Xing'an's message, but after two days without a reply, he took the initiative to call Xu Xing'an again.

When Jiang Cheng called, Lu Baozhu heard it too. She went out of the room, and Xu Xing'an had already answered the phone.

Lu Baozhu didn't intentionally eavesdrop on Xu Xing'an's phone call. They lived under the same roof, so Lu Baozhu was bound to overhear a few words of Xu Xing'an's conversation.

Xu Xing'an: "Yes, I know. I'll give you an answer about work in the next few days."

Lu Baozhu was unaware of the plot regarding Xu Xing'an during this period in the novel. Or rather, she only knew that Xu Xing'an would succeed in the future and that he had been in obscurity for a while.

However, Lu Baozhu knew that Xu Xing'an was definitely not working during this period. The only reason Xu Xing'an had to think about work now was because of her, his fiancée.

Lu Baozhu, who had originally planned to go back, stood there clutching the hem of her skirt.

Xu Xing'an heard Lu Baozhu coming out while he was on the phone. After he finished the call, he came over and found Lu Baozhu still standing there.

Xu Xing'an didn't mind Lu Baozhu knowing about his work. They were living under the same roof now, and Xu Xing'an would definitely tell Lu Baozhu when he went to work.

Xu Xingan: "I should be planning to work in the next few days."

The reason Xu Xing'an told Jiang Cheng that he needed to consider it for a few more days was because Xu Xing'an wanted to know why Jiang Cheng would come out to help him at this time. At the same time, Xu Xing'an would also look for other jobs.

Lu Baozhu immediately asked, "Can I not go to work?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xing'an did not immediately deny Lu Baozhu's statement. Instead, he asked, "Why?"

Lu Baozhu stammered, so how could she persuade Xu Xing'an not to go to work? Her reason had to be reasonable for Xu Xing'an to consider it.

Xu Xing'an wasn't in a hurry. He stood opposite Lu Baozhu, looking down at her, waiting for her answer.