Chapter 7 The Man Who Resolves Things in Silence

Chapter 7

Lu Baozhu gripped her skirt tightly. Xu Xing'an's movements were very gentle, but they stirred ripples in her heart. She mustered up her courage to look at Lu Xing'an and met his gaze, only to see a completely expressionless face.

Lu Baozhu was immediately a little angry. It was Xu Xing'an who wiped her lips. Xu Xing'an took the initiative to wipe them for her. She was having a lot of internal monologues here. Xu Xing'an was so calm.

She didn't believe Xu Xing'an wouldn't be shy.

Lu Baozhu's curled eyelashes trembled, as if she were pleading, "Xu Xing'an, move a little to the side."

As Xu Xing'an wiped Lu Baozhu's lips with the handkerchief, Lu Baozhu felt a tickle on her chin, whether from the wind or from Xu Xing'an's slight tremor.

Xu Xing'an: "It's clean."

Lu Baozhu asked, "Is it really clean?"

She still cared a lot. She knew what her lips would look like after eating spicy food. She had only been thinking about buying cold drinks and hadn't realized it for a moment.

So did Xu Xing'an really wipe it clean?

Xu Xing'an: "Yes, it's clean."

Lu Baozhu was about to speak again, but she didn't know if Xu Xing'an was having the same inner monologue as her because of her behavior, or if he felt that there was something ambiguous between them.

When someone asked about the seashell wind chimes, Xu Xing'an stood up and started working on them. Lu Baozhu wiped her hands a few times with her hands and then hurried off to buy cold drinks.

For Lu Baozhu, it was really tiring to climb stairs after setting up a stall with Xu Xing'an.

Although Lu Baozhu clung tightly to Xu Xing'an's sleeve as before, she was truly exhausted.

Finally home, Lu Baozhu said, "From now on, we must live in an apartment building with an elevator."

After saying that, Lu Baozhu began to regret it. Did she imply that she disliked the place? She secretly looked at Xu Xing'an and saw that he was not unhappy because of what she said, but that did not mean that Xu Xing'an had no thoughts.

Xu Xing'an is a very steady and calm person who rarely shows his emotions. When Lu Baozhu first met Xu Xing'an, it was not easy for her to guess what he was thinking.

After taking a bath, Lu Baozhu couldn't sleep because of Xu Xing'an.

Unable to sleep, Lu Baozhu wanted to drink water, so she got up and quietly went to the kitchen. After drinking water in the kitchen, she was even less sleepy, so she went to sit on the terrace.

The weather was lovely today, with a bright moon and few stars. Lu Baozhu sat on the terrace for quite a while.

Xu Xing'an came over and asked, "Can't sleep?"

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

Xu Xing'an has been sleeping very well these past few days. Ever since he started using a very soft mattress, just like Lu Baozhu, whenever Lu Baozhu sees Xu Xing'an, he always looks like he's had a good night's sleep.

Why is Xu Xing'an not sleeping and has come to the terrace again? Is it because she mentioned wanting to live in an apartment building with an elevator in the future, and he's starting to have his own worries? Xu Xing'an's mood wasn't very good to begin with, and he's currently trying to adjust himself.

Lu Baozhu immediately asked, "Can't you sleep?"

Xu Xing'an was surprised that Lu Baozhu would ask him if he couldn't sleep. Xu Xing'an did not answer Lu Baozhu's question immediately, but he did not know that he could not sleep.

Looking at Lu Baozhu's luscious lips, Xu Xing'an quickly looked away and gave a faint "hmm".

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

The two of them enjoyed the breeze on the terrace for a while, and then Lu Baozhu said, "Let's hurry back, it'll be dawn soon."

After returning to her room, Lu Baozhu began to feel a little annoyed. How was she going to tell Xu Xing'an that she really didn't mind at all, she just felt a little tired from climbing the stairs?

Before Lu Baozhu came to find Xu Xing'an, she knew that Xu Xing'an might be struggling financially.

That day, she and Xu Xing'an went to the mall to buy daily necessities, choosing items that were cost-effective and inexpensive.

Lu Baozhu got up again and went to Xu Xing'an's study, but then realized she had acted impulsively.

At this time, Xu Xing'an was probably asleep. Lu Baozhu thought for a moment and decided to go back. Xu Xing'an opened the door.

Xu Xing'an remained silent, waiting for Lu Baozhu to speak, since Lu Baozhu probably had something to say.

Lu Baozhu: "I'll tell you when I get back today..." As she said this, she quietly looked at Xu Xing'an.

Xu Xing'an recalled the events of returning home with Lu Baozhu earlier that day. What did Lu Baozhu say? After they returned, Lu Baozhu was too tired to say much. Afterward, Lu Baozhu took a shower and then went back to her room to sleep.

Xu Xing'an asked in confusion, "What?"

Okay, she's just overthinking things. I'm sure the boss isn't upset or having trouble sleeping because of this.

Lu Baozhu: "It's alright, you should go to sleep early."

Xu Xingan: "......"

Xu Xing'an figured he would have even less sleep. He had been thinking about Lu Baozhu all along, but now Lu Baozhu wanted to say something but was unwilling to.

Xu Xing'an asked, "What did you say?"

Lu Baozhu: "..."

Lu Baozhu thought for a moment, but she didn't know how to tell Xu Xing'an. She could only look at Xu Xing'an longingly, and Xu Xing'an didn't ask any more questions.

Xu Xing'an said, "Go to sleep."

Lu Baozhu's eyes crinkled into a smile as she said, "Goodnight, Xu Xing'an."

After returning home, Lu Baozhu knew that Xu Xing'an's insomnia wasn't because of her, so she was able to fall asleep, and even slept soundly.

In the study, Xu Xing'an sat on the bed looking at the book in front of him, but he hadn't turned a page for a long time.

It was almost dawn when Xu Xing'an finally lay down to rest.

......

The next day, Lu Baozhu went out to set up a stall with Xu Xing'an again. This time, Lu Baozhu wore jeans.

Rather than staying at home and waiting for Xu Xing'an to come back from his stall, Lu Baozhu preferred to go with Xu Xing'an, since the scenery there was beautiful. However, Lu Baozhu didn't like covering her skirt with a shirt; wearing jeans was more comfortable for her.

When Xu Xing'an saw Lu Baozhu come out, he put his shirt aside and said, "Let's go."

Jiang Cheng went to the night market with his girlfriend and was shocked to see Xu Xing'an setting up a stall. What shocked him even more was that there was a woman next to Xu Xing'an.

The woman had delicate skin and a graceful figure. She stood next to Xu Xing'an in a dress, pouting as if she was dissatisfied. Xu Xing'an listened patiently to her.

Although Xu Xing'an said that he refused to work for him not because he had a better job, Jiang Cheng did not believe him. Now, seeing Xu Xing'an setting up a street stall here, he felt more incomprehension and surprise.

Surprisingly, now that Xu Xing'an has found a better job, does this mean he has another opportunity to persuade Xu Xing'an to work at Boss Chen's company?

Jiang Cheng's girlfriend thought he was angry because of Lu Baozhu. Jiang Cheng thought it was really unnecessary. What ability did he have to think about the woman standing next to Xu Xing'an? At the same time, he was a little envious of Xu Xing'an, who was able to find such a beautiful girlfriend in his current situation.

Lu Baozhu was angry today because she wanted to go shopping at a nearby mall, but Xu Xing'an disagreed. Lu Baozhu had never been to that mall before, unlike when she went shopping alone before. It was near where they lived, and Xu Xing'an had shown Lu Baozhu around the area before.

Lu Baozhu: "I'm not a child."

Xu Xing'an: "Let's come earlier tomorrow, I'll go with you."

Lu Baozhu really wanted to tell Xu Xing'an that it wouldn't work, but Xu Xing'an refused her and then offered a solution. Whenever Lu Baozhu said it wouldn't work, he would always explain why it wouldn't work and then offer a solution.

Lu Baozhu: "There are mosquitoes here."

Xu Xing'an: "I'll buy you a bottle of floral water."

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

Is this the kind of man who can solve problems? He even thought of buying her a bottle of floral water.

As he spoke, Xu Xing'an's expression suddenly changed. His cold eyes looked into the distance and saw Jiang Cheng staring at them. He frowned imperceptibly.

Lu Baozhu wanted to say something, but seeing Xu Xing'an's strange expression, she not only stopped but also looked over with him. Lu Baozhu didn't recognize Jiang Cheng, so she could only ask Xu Xing'an, "What's wrong?"

Xu Xing'an replied nonchalantly, "It's nothing."

Jiang Cheng smiled at Xu Xing'an, and without disturbing Xu Xing'an and Lu Baozhu, continued to stroll through the night market with his girlfriend.

Xu Xing'an went to buy floral water for Lu Baozhu. When he came back, Lu Baozhu sprayed herself with the floral water and then sprayed it at Xu Xing'an. Xu Xing'an let Lu Baozhu spray the floral water as she pleased.

Now, both of their clothes smelled of floral water. Lu Baozhu thought the smell was quite nice, but it certainly wasn't as pleasant as the crisp scent on Xu Xing'an's clothes.

Lu Baozhu deliberately sprayed the floral water at Xu Xing'an a few times, then fell silent.

Lu Baozhu was quite perceptive. She noticed that Xu Xing'an was acting strangely, so she stopped arguing with him about going to the mall. Instead, she couldn't help but wonder who Xu Xing'an had just met.

Could it be that friend who betrayed Xu Xing'an? Lu Baozhu secretly went to see Xu Xing'an, but Xu Xing'an was no different from before.

When she returned, Lu Baozhu was unusually quiet. After all, Lu Baozhu was a very pragmatic person. Just like when she came to find Xu Xing'an and seek refuge with her fiancé, she certainly wouldn't be as spoiled as before. She would also decide her attitude towards Xu Xing'an based on his attitude towards her.

When she got home, Lu Baozhu climbed the stairs without complaining to Xu Xing'an. She just held tightly to Xu Xing'an's shirt sleeve. After returning home, she went to her room to tidy up her things and then took a shower.

Xu Xing'an sat in the living room, somewhat silent.

Lu Baozhu came out with her hair wet. She dried her hair with a towel and then tiptoed to look at Xu Xing'an.

Seeing Xu Xing'an's silent figure, Lu Baozhu recalled the Xu Xing'an she had met the first time she came here.

Lu Baozhu quietly made her way back to her room.

Xu Xing'an's voice was very soft, as if he had deliberately softened it, "Come here."

Lu Baozhu: ? ? ?

A note from the author:

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