Chapter 304 Very Bad
It's not that Bai Lu thinks that way; it's just that Xiao Cheng's gaze towards her at this moment is too indulgent.
It was as if he would agree with whatever she said.
He would agree to whatever she wanted Ah-Dai and the others to do, and would make them listen to her.
Ah-Dai and the others will definitely obey unconditionally, because Xiao Cheng has given them instructions or warnings.
You can tell from their clean, sharp, and positive new look.
What Xiao Cheng brought her was not a thuggish gangster, but a well-dressed, cheerful, and attentive student.
Do they swear? — Of course they do.
How could someone who's involved in organized crime not swear?
But that was before. During these three days of learning to make roasted chestnuts, even though they burned and charred them many times, and were so frustrated that they kicked the corner of the wall, Ah-Dai and the others never swore.
Bai Lu remembers the day of the college entrance examination when they took her to the examination hall and cursed passersby who were blocking the way, cursing their ancestors for eighteen generations. Their imposing manner was so strong that they could clear the entire street with just one sentence.
This is enough to show that they have restrained their temper.
The only person who could suppress their arrogant nature was their respected leader, Xiao Cheng.
They won't listen to a single word from outsiders.
Bai Lu could feel that Xiao Cheng's trust in her was becoming increasingly unreserved and overwhelming.
While delighted, she also felt a bit suffocated by the pressure: "Aren't you worried that I'll send them to do bad things?"
Xiao Cheng glanced at her, his tone unusually serious: "Haven't they done enough?"
Bai Lu was amused in a second, and the mountain that had been weighing on her heart, making it hard to breathe, instantly disappeared.
Suddenly enlightened, he couldn't help but joke and defend his brothers: "You're being too disloyal, aren't you? Ah Dai and the others will be heartbroken if they hear that."
"You're their leader, so if they want to do bad things, they'll follow you. You've done the most bad things..."
Xiao Cheng retorted seriously, "I didn't do anything wrong."
Bai Lu immediately moved her face closer to his, rested her chin on her hands, and said with a serious smile, "Look how serious my expression is, how serious my eyes are, how serious my voice is. I believe you so much, I truly believe you from the bottom of my heart, do you believe me?"
Xiao Cheng looked at the delicate face so close to his eyes, met those clear, pure eyes that seemed to sparkle with every blink, and raised his hand to pinch her chin.
With a flick of the fingertip.
The three-point distance instantly shrank to 0.01 millimeters.
"I believe..."
An unreserved, low-alcohol voice of trust overflowed from Bai Lu's lips, accompanied by a soft, refreshing breath.
It lingered on her upper lip and lower lip.
The kiss was light and fleeting, yet gentle and soothing like a spring breeze and drizzle, stopping as soon as she came to her senses.
The little foot that had just stepped halfway into the main house was abruptly pulled back before it even touched the ground, and the path quickly turned back to the backyard.
Before the chickens had even finished munching on the vegetable leaves in the coop, another shower of lush, delicious green vegetable leaves rained down on their heads.
The old hen with a vegetable leaf on her head rolled her eyes.
Do you want to stuff its cubs to death?!
By the time Bai Lu realized what had happened, Xiao Cheng had already released her chin. The cool, intertwined breaths were gone, and only the lingering warmth at the corner of her mouth proved that something had just occurred.
Xiao Cheng actually kissed her in broad daylight!
This is so against all propriety! If someone sees her like this, she'll never be able to show her face in public again!
Bai Lu quickly scanned the surroundings. The gate was still closed, there was no one by the wall, and there were no footsteps of neighbors passing by. Thank goodness, no one saw her.
Xiao Wei isn't here either; he's probably doing his summer homework in his room or feeding the old hens in the backyard.
Thankfully, she still has the face to show in public.
After calming down, Bai Lu finally realized that Xiao Cheng was going further and further down the path of ruining her image.
He said he wouldn't do bad things, but he did them anyway.
That's really bad!
When Xiao Cheng returned to his room to get the blueprints, he saw a girl with a few lingering pink hues on her face, picking at the table.
The pressure from that pale little finger wasn't great, but it made a tiny squeaking sound, like an angry little rabbit.
Since returning from the capital, she hadn't experienced such vivid emotions in a very long time.
Xiao Cheng chuckled and walked over, placing several blueprints in her hands. He said softly, "Take a look and see which one you like."
Bai Lu was slightly taken aback, then turned the hand that was fiddling with the table over and picked up the white paper with the drawing on it to look at it.
The next second, he was so amazed by the drawing on the paper that his eyes lit up: "These... you drew them all?"
Xiao Cheng nodded slightly, picked up the teacup with his long, slender fingers with distinct knuckles, and took a small sip.
Do you like it?
Bai Lu nodded firmly and confidently, like a chick pecking at rice: "I like it."
The drawings on the paper depict large Chinese-style houses, or, in modern terms, large Chinese-style villas.
Chinese-style villas are not as flamboyant as European-style villas. They are in line with the Chinese people's inherent modesty and elegance. They look simple and ordinary from the outside, but they are rich and colorful in their connotations, taking in all kinds of scenery in the world. Their grand vision lies in their depths.
Keep a low profile and remain unassuming.
When it does speak, it is sober that it is considered a great success.
The Chinese-style villa that Xiao Cheng drew on paper has a grand and elegant exterior, a spacious interior, a garden in front, a courtyard in the back, and a three-story building in the middle.
The dividing wall also has a moon gate. Around the round moon gate, a few strokes outline antique-style flowers, trees, and cobblestone paths, making it unbelievably beautiful.
Each design drawing is standard, with all the necessary facilities included, and the site covers a vast area.
Bai Lu's favorite picture is the bottom one, a traditional Chinese courtyard villa that feels very homey.
There is also an octagonal pavilion in the front garden, with a round stone table and stone benches inside. You can drink tea, play chess, and enjoy the moon while feeling the night breeze at night.
There is also a lotus pond in the garden, where the lotus flowers, rising from the mud yet remaining unstained, are lifelike and exquisite.
Behind the moon gate, the original vegetable garden in the courtyard has been renovated into a small vegetable patch. The same large trees, probably chestnut trees, still surround the vegetable patch. The small river is enclosed within the courtyard wall, and the banks are lined with brightly blooming pink roses.
The architectural style of the three-story main building is similar to that of the courtyard houses in Beijing. It faces south, is spacious and bright, and is simple and elegant. The buildings are connected by corridors, and there are also auxiliary buildings on both sides of the main building.
It is somewhat similar to Grandpa Bailu's official residence, but its overall layout is more spacious and beautiful.
Bai Lu was shocked and surprised. Xiao Cheng had only been to the capital once, and the family compound didn't look like this. Her grandfather hadn't even lived in an official residence of that level yet, and there were no Chinese-style villas with this architectural style around the family compound.
Where did Xiao Cheng see a similar house before, and how did he come up with such a unique Chinese-style villa?
Bai Lu smiled as she watched Xiao Cheng leisurely sipping his tea, patiently waiting for her to make her final choice. She then decisively handed him her favorite drawing.
"I like this."
After Xiao Cheng took the painting, Bai Lu casually asked, "The house you painted is very beautiful, simple yet grand and aesthetically pleasing. Did you see something similar in the capital the other day?"
(End of this chapter)
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