Chapter 6: His Shirt (from a gigolo)

Chapter 6

As Lu Baozhu listened to what Xu Xing'an said, she felt her ears getting hot.

In Xu Xing'an's view, Lu Baozhu said a lot, but he could only think of one reason why Lu Baozhu didn't want him to go to work: that Lu Baozhu was new to the job and didn't want Xu Xing'an to be busy with work every day.

Xu Xing'an considered that he could temporarily stop working and start working once Lu Baozhu was familiar with the place, but he couldn't let Lu Baozhu really live a frugal life with him.

Xu Xing'an had noticed Lu Baozhu's frugality these past few days. For example, Lu Baozhu would tell Xu Xing'an that he didn't need to buy too much food when he went out to buy meals, because she wouldn't be able to eat it all and it would be a waste.

What could Lu Baozhu say? She couldn't very well contradict Xu Xing'an, could she? Say that she knew the plot? No, no, no, Lu Baozhu couldn't say that. It was one thing that she couldn't tell Xu Xing'an this, but she also didn't want him to know why she came to him. Up until now, Lu Baozhu had always said that she came to marry Xu Xing'an.

If Xu Xing'an knew that she was forced to come to him, that she only remembered him as her fiancé, and that she only came to him knowing that he would succeed and become a big shot in the future, would Xu Xing'an still treat Lu Baozhu the same way he does now?

Xu Xing'an: "Don't worry, I earned my first pot of gold by setting up a stall when I came here."

Lu Baozhu couldn't imagine what Xu Xing'an would look like setting up a stall, nor did she know what Xu Xing'an was like when he first came here. Was he also too poor, which is why he chose to set up a stall to make money?

What was Lu Baozhu doing at that time? Perhaps she was living a carefree life. It seems that she also thought about her childhood fiancé at that time, and even complained to her younger brother, "Why don't we find you a childhood fiancée?"

Lu Baozhu didn't know what to say. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Xu Xing'an, if I hadn't come to you to ask you to marry me, what would you be doing now?"

If Lu Baozhu hadn't come, what would Xu Xing'an be doing right now?

If Lu Baozhu hadn't come, he would probably be depressed right now, not going out, processing his feelings on his own until he figured things out, comforted himself, and regained interest in the world before continuing to do what he wanted to do.

After Lu Baozhu arrives, he must be in good spirits to take care of her, make sure she is financially secure, and save money to marry her in the future.

Xu Xing'an didn't have time to think about those things. If he didn't cheer up, what would Lu Baozhu do?

Xu Xing'an remained silent for a moment, not answering Lu Baozhu's question. He smiled and said, "Does that mean I don't need to eat if I don't come to see you and don't plan to marry you?"

Reliable, extremely reliable!

Seeing that Lu Baozhu still seemed to want him not to set up a stall, Xu Xing'an said, "You can't expect me to live off your wife, can you?"

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

Lu Baozhu thought for a moment. Xu Xing'an was setting up a stall by the sea. Setting up a stall by the sea, just enjoying the sea breeze and looking at the ocean, would probably put him in a good mood.

Moreover, Xu Xing'an had already mentioned living off her, and Lu Baozhu knew that Xu Xing'an had already made concessions to her. If she continued to talk to Xu Xing'an about work or setting up a stall, Xu Xing'an wouldn't make any further concessions for her, and the two might even have a falling out.

This time, Lu Baozhu didn't say anything. She went to see what Xu Xing'an had brought back to set up a street stall.

Xu Xing'an followed Lu Baozhu to the living room. He saw that Lu Baozhu was holding a pretty seashell and took the initiative to talk to her about why she had brought these things in.

Xu Xing'an: "These sell quite well by the sea."

Lu Baozhu took out another seashell necklace. The seashell necklace was very pretty, and she held it up to her neck.

Xu Xing'an: "Keep it if you like it."

Lu Baozhu put the seashell necklace back; it was for Xu Xing'an to earn money at his stall, and Lu Baozhu didn't want it.

In the evening, Xu Xing'an was going out to set up his stall. Lu Baozhu originally wanted to go out with Xu Xing'an, but when she remembered that Xu Xing'an had said he would accompany her during the day, she swallowed her words.

Who would have thought that the future bigwig in the novel is now setting up a stall to earn money so that his fiancée, Lu Baozhu, won't have to live a frugal life?

Xu Xing'an returned home quickly that evening. When he arrived, Lu Baozhu was watching TV at home.

When Xu Xing'an returned, he gave Lu Baozhu a seashell necklace, the same one she had seen earlier that day. She was both surprised and touched.

Xu Xing'an: "This one didn't sell, you can keep it."

Lu Baozhu: ? ? ?

Lu Baozhu, who was originally very touched, opened her eyes wide and looked at Xu Xing'an. What do you mean that this one didn't sell? This seashell necklace is the most beautiful one among the necklaces that Xu Xing'an has brought in, okay?

Is Xu Xing'an questioning Lu Baozhu's judgment?

Lu Baozhu has the best taste!

Although she knew that Xu Xing'an said it on purpose to ease Lu Baozhu's mind, Lu Baozhu was still a little angry and ignored him.

Looking at the seashell necklace again, Lu Baozhu still liked it very much.

Lu Baozhu put on the seashell necklace, then looked at herself in the mirror for a while.

When Xu Xing'an passed by Lu Baozhu, he heard Lu Baozhu say, "It's very beautiful. I think it's very beautiful. Xu Xing'an, do you think it's beautiful?"

Xu Xing'an didn't say anything, but Lu Baozhu looked at her with pitiful eyes, looking wronged.

Xu Xing paused for a moment, then said, "Yes, it looks good."

Lu Baozhu's expression instantly changed from pitiful to smug. "I told you, it's very beautiful."

......

After enduring several days of waiting, Lu Baozhu finally took the initiative to express her desire to go with Xu Xing'an to set up a stall.

Xu Xing'an certainly had no objections. Because she was going to the beach, she specially wore a white floral dress, and also brought a straw hat and the seashell necklace that Xu Xing'an had given her.

As Lu Baozhu and Xu Xing'an went downstairs, she learned that Xu Xing'an had used an electric scooter to set up his stall. The scooter had a lot of storage space in the back, and he could use it directly while setting up his stall.

Lu Baozhu felt a little uncomfortable sitting on it because she was wearing a dress, so she looked up at Xu Xing'an, who had obviously thought of the same thing.

Xu Xing'an had no experience traveling with girls before, so he hadn't considered this possibility. Now he could only think of a solution.

Xu Xing'an: "Go back and change your clothes?"

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

"Are you planning to have her climb the stairs and then come downstairs to set off with Xu Xing'an?" Lu Baozhu shook her head at Xu Xing'an.

Xu Xing'an went back downstairs and handed a shirt to Lu Baozhu when he came down. He couldn't rummage through Lu Baozhu's clothes, so he could only take one of his own shirts.

The white, clean shirt—Lu Baozhu clutched Xu Xing'an's shirt, knowing what Xu Xing'an meant. When she sat down, she could use the shirt to cover her skirt.

Xu Xing'an is at least 1.85 meters tall, and his shirt is more than enough to cover Lu Baozhu's skirt.

Lu Baozhu took Xu Xing'an's shirt and began to cover her skirt. She was already moving slowly, and with Xu Xing'an watching her, Lu Baozhu's movements became even slower.

Seeing that there were no problems, Xu Xing'an sat in front and started riding the bicycle.

A gentle breeze lifted Xu Xing'an's shirt, but Lu Baozhu showed no embarrassment whatsoever; otherwise, it would have been Lu Baozhu's skirt that was lifted, and she would have had to keep holding it down.

The weather was perfect, and Lu Baozhu quickly found herself in a good mood, forgetting what had just happened, and began talking to Xu Xing'an.

Lu Baozhu: "Is this a new car you bought?"

Xu Xing'an: "No, I bought it when I came here."

Or you could say that he didn't buy it when he first arrived here; rather, he bought the vehicle after Xu Xing'an had earned some money, in order to make setting up his stall more convenient.

Lu Baozhu began to gently swing her legs, looking at the beach and the waves, and also at the bustling night market over there.

Lu Baozhu had planned to go out for fun, and Xu Xing'an hadn't intended to ask her for help. After arriving, Xu Xing'an gave Lu Baozhu some money and told her to go to the night market.

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

Many people had given Lu Baozhu pocket money before, but it was still a bit strange for her to receive pocket money from her fiancé.

The man who forcibly took Lu Baozhu from him also wanted to give her very expensive gifts, or offer to pay the bill when she went out to eat, but Lu Baozhu always refused because she didn't like it.

Xu Xing'an is different after all.

Lu Baozhu took the money and looked at a wonton stall not far away, saying with a smile, "Let's eat wontons, they look delicious!"

Xu Xing'an didn't know either; he hadn't eaten anything here.

Lu Baozhu thought the wontons were good. Xu Xing'an liked to eat light food, but she probably preferred something spicier. They should order two bowls of wontons, one with chili oil and one without, which would suit Xu Xing'an's taste perfectly.

Lu Baozhu gave Xu Xing'an her shirt and then happily went to the wonton stall.

Xu Xing'an watched Lu Baozhu's retreating figure for a while before continuing with his work.

Following her suggestion, Lu Baozhu bought two bowls of wontons. Xu Xing'an was already busy, so she put her things aside and offered to help.

When Xu Xing'an had a free moment, Lu Baozhu quickly gave him some wontons, and the two of them sat down and ate the wontons together.

Lu Baozhu could see the night sky when she looked up, with the beach and waves behind her.

Lu Baozhu was a little curious, and she asked me, "Can't you eat anything spicy at all?"

Xu Xing'an: "No, it's just that I'm used to eating these light foods."

Lu Baozhu was still somewhat suspicious, after all, Xu Xing'an's taste was so bland that Lu Baozhu didn't even know how he ate.

Xu Xing'an looked at Lu Baozhu's lips. She had added too much chili oil. Her lips, which were so luscious and tempting, looked like they were full of all sorts of allure. The corners of her lips were also slightly red from the chili oil.

Lu Baozhu saw the cold drink stall and wanted to buy some.

Lu Baozhu: "Wait for me a moment."

Xu Xing'an pointed to the corner of Lu Baozhu's lips, but Lu Baozhu did not understand what Xu Xing'an meant.

Xu Xing'an handed a handkerchief to Lu Baozhu, who was even more confused. While she was busy, Xu Xing'an reached out and gently wiped the corner of Lu Baozhu's lips.