Chapter 75 IOU
Xie Yue looked at her quietly, then, as if he had made up his mind, he said very seriously:
"Then I'll write an IOU to my sister."
As he spoke, he even slightly curved his eyes, revealing a clean and solemn smile.
It's quite cute. At this moment, Xie Yue lacks the coldness that he had four years later.
She probably understood what it was like for boys to look at sweet girls.
Wen Nianchu came back to his senses:
"Um?"
Seeing her bewildered expression, Xie Yue smiled even brighter, as if he was very satisfied with her reaction.
He took out a notebook and a pen from his old but clean schoolbag, leaned against the mottled wall at the entrance of the orphanage, and began to write seriously with his head down.
Wen Nianchu leaned over to take a look.
The boy has slender fingers and holds the pen steadily, and his handwriting is clear and powerful.
I have received RMB _____ (the exact amount will be filled in by Sister Shui Xindao) as a gift from you. This is a temporary loan, and I will definitely repay it in the future.
The date and his name were written neatly below.
Xie Yue.
"Here," he handed her the note, his eyes clear and serious, "fill in the amount. If you haven't returned by then, I will definitely pay you back with interest when I get a job."
Wen Nianchu held the thin piece of paper and felt that it was a bit heavy.
She looked at the overly serious boy in front of her, and the carefree attitude of "I have to leave anyway" in her heart suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.
He seemed to take her casual words, which carried a hint of separation, seriously.
And in an almost clumsy way, he tried to extend the possible brief intersection between them to some foreseeable future.
Xie Yue was also very nice at this time.
Wen Nianchu was indeed a little obsessed with this type of well-behaved boy.
So she took a deep breath, folded the IOU carefully, and stuffed it directly into her clothes pocket.
"Okay, I'll take this IOU." She raised her hand and deliberately ruffled his soft black hair. Her tone returned to its usual bright and clear tone, but she secretly hid a different emotion. "But forget about the interest. We'll talk about it when you grow up. Or, I can collect it directly from your future self."
Xie Yue tilted his head slightly when she rubbed him, but he didn't avoid it. However, his ears turned red again.
He added quietly but firmly:
"It's going to be counted."
Wen Nianchu suddenly remembered the last time he ran away:
"Why didn't you stay at my house last time?"
She rented a two-bedroom apartment.
If he doesn't live there, who will live in the extra room?
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Yue raised his head suddenly as if he was burned by something, and the blood rushed up on his face, even his neck was slightly red.
"No thanks!" He refused quickly and urgently, his voice a few decibels higher than usual, with obvious panic.
Wen Nianchu was stunned by his extreme reaction:
"……What's wrong?"
Xie Yue's eyes were wandering, and he didn't dare to look at her at all. He lowered his head and picked at the strap of his schoolbag with his fingers, and some broken and embarrassing pictures flashed through his mind uncontrollably.
It was the absurd yet beautiful dream from last time.
Thinking of this, his throat tightened and he almost blurted out:
"I-I have homework!"
This excuse was so lame that he wanted to bite his tongue.
Wen Nianchu became even more confused and took a step closer:
"What's wrong with having homework?"
"Isn't it the same if you bring it over? I can even give you some guidance."
She should be able to do Xie Yue's homework.
So, she really couldn't understand why there was anything to refuse.
"No!" Xie Yue was forced to take a half step back by her. His cheeks were red and almost hot. He made excuses incoherently, "It's just... No! That... There are differences between men and women!"
The last four words were almost squeezed out from between his teeth, the sound was as small as a mosquito's hum, but the meaning was expressed clearly.
After saying this, he wished he could bury himself, his heart beating like a drum in his chest.
Wen Nianchu was stunned at first, then looking at his embarrassed look that was about to combust, he finally realized something belatedly.
She deliberately prolonged the sound and said "Oh" meaningfully, with a mischievous smile in her eyes.
"I see..."
"So our classmate Xiao Xie is worried about this?"
As she spoke, she pretended to be dissatisfied, stretched out her slender index finger, and gently poked his forehead.
Wen Nianchu's poke on his forehead was not strong, but it made Xie Yue feel as if the small area of skin on his forehead had been electrified, and it was numb and tingling.
"How old are you? What's going on in your little head all day?" Her voice lowered even further, with a hint of reproach mixed with an inexplicable smile. "In your mind, do you think I'm that kind of... evil person who's hungry and won't choose what to eat?"
Xie Yue's head was buzzing from being poked.
He took a half step back:
"No……"
It was him who was afraid of doing something to her.
That dream was enough to make him realize that the real monster was lurking in his heart. He was afraid that he would lose control at some point and do something irreparable to her.
His thoughts were dark and restless.
It made him feel scared and unfamiliar.
Wen Nianchu narrowed his eyes when he saw this:
"If not, then move in."
"It's mainly because your cooking is really delicious."
She added, her eyes sparkling with a pure desire for delicious food.
The previous ambiguous atmosphere was instantly dispelled.
Before Xie Yue could react.
Wen Nianchu had already taken the initiative to reach out and grab the sleeve of his school uniform, shaking it gently, looking up at him, and his tone softened, even with a hint of pleading:
"Please, Xie Yue, please move over and cook."
She blinked, trying to make herself look more pitiful. "Otherwise, I'll eat takeout every day and starve to death."
It’s impossible for her to go to Sister Xinrui’s place for free meals every day.
That's so embarrassing.
When she decided to be with Xie Yue, besides the fact that he was pleasing to the eye and obedient, there was another extremely important factor.
Xie Yue's cooking skills were simply amazing. He easily captured her stomach with his delicious food, and also captured her heart.
This reason must not be spoken out loud at this moment.
Xie Yue was completely stunned by her series of actions. His brain seemed to freeze for a few seconds, and he could only utter a single syllable:
“……?”
He looked into her sincere eyes and tugged at his own swaying hand...
After a long while, he finally gave in, as if he had no way to deal with her. He sighed softly, lowered his head, and spoke with a hint of helpless indulgence:
"Okay."
Wen Nianchu instantly made a victory gesture in his heart, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but want to rise.
Yes! Done!
Little Xie Yue was easily controlled by me!
She was feeling proud when she heard Xie Yue cough lightly. His ears were still red, but his tone had returned to its usual seriousness.
"Sister, can I move in a couple of days? I need to explain the situation to the teachers in the academy and pack my things first."
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