Chapter 60: For cleanliness, hygiene and a good experience?
Cheng Luanxin didn't have time to think about it, she put on her slippers and ran into the yard.
After hanging up the clothes, Song Qiuchi was about to return to the bathroom with the wash basin in his hands, but he stopped when he saw Cheng Luanxin come out.
"woke up?"
Cheng Luanxin noticed that Song Qiuchi's trouser legs were soaked with water. She must have never tried hand-washing clothes. She couldn't help but feel a little distressed: "Are you stupid? There's no washing machine, so why are you washing clothes by hand?"
Song Qiuchi replied, "The washing machines here are all shared, and they're not disinfected regularly. How do you know what the last person who lived here washed, and whether any germs were left behind?"
Cheng Luanxin had guessed she would say that, but she still felt bad: "Then you don't have to wash the underwear too... How embarrassing..."
"It's just something I can do." Song Qiuchi paused. "Besides, you don't have time, otherwise you wouldn't have thrown it in the laundry bag."
Cheng Luanxin blushed: "You said it as if I was hinting at you to wash it."
Song Qiuchi chuckled: "I actually hope you can give me a little more hint."
Cheng Luan was very worried. Should she say that Song Qiuchi was worthy of being the queen of the screen? She got into the role too quickly and completely immersed herself in the identity of "girlfriend". Didn't this make it very difficult for her? She couldn't even say that she agreed to go out with her just for the effect of the show?
She hesitated: "Actually... you don't have to do so much for me..."
Song Qiuchi said nonchalantly, "I really didn't intend to do anything for you. The clothes were there, and I saw them, so I washed them. It's not a big deal. There's no need for couples to be so clear-cut. Don't keep talking about your business and mine. I don't want to be so distant from you."
But I'm not ready to be so close to you! The more open Song Qiuchi was, the more Cheng Luan felt bad: "But, you, aren't you tired like this? You've been running around all day, go and rest up. I'll move the basin in."
Song Qiuchi showed no sign of letting go. "I'm not tired. To be honest, before I came here, I didn't think you would agree to my request, and I was very nervous. So, I'm quite excited now. Doing some physical labor is good. It's a good way to release some energy."
Watching Song Qiuchi walk into the bathroom carrying the laundry basin, Cheng Luan felt like crying. It would have been better if she hadn't asked these questions. She was really putting herself in a dead end step by step.
She was in a state of limbo. When she had agreed to Song Qiuchi's proposal on the show, she had been hoping for a lucky break, thinking it was just a play for the occasion, and everyone knew it. But she hadn't expected that Song Qiuchi would not have the slightest doubt about what he said to her, and would be so devoted to her.
What should she do? !
Cheng Luanxin had a good sleep and her mind was indeed much clearer. She knew that this matter could not be delayed. The higher the emotional cost Song Qiuchi invested, the greater the harm the truth would cause her. She was a complete love scammer.
She gritted her teeth and decided to wait for Song Qiuchi to come out of the bathroom before explaining everything to her.
She was about to speak, but she didn't want Wan to walk in from outside the door -
"Teacher Cheng, I've already bought all the vegetables you asked me to buy—Hey, Teacher Song, are you awake?" Cong Wan came over with a smile, carrying a lot of bags. "Teacher Song, Teacher Cheng really cares about you. Seeing that you had a poor appetite at noon today, she said you wouldn't go to the crew to eat the communal meal tonight, so she asked me to buy your favorite vegetables, saying that she would cook for you herself tonight."
Cheng Luan's heart sank. She responded hastily and returned to her room in a daze.
She waited for an opportunity, intending to wait until Cong Wan left before having a proper talk with Song Qiuchi. However, Cong Wan was diligent and worked diligently throughout the cooking process, staying by Song Qiuchi's side in the kitchen, preparing the ingredients, and never leaving his side.
It was time to eat. They had worked so hard all day, and it was not time to send them away. Cheng Luanxin could only swallow her tears and swallow all the hardships into her stomach.
The village internet wasn't very good, and there weren't many other entertainment facilities. After dinner, the three of them sat in the living room watching TV. Cong Wan was also a ruthless person, acting as if she wasn't a personal assistant but a personal bodyguard. She had completely adapted to Song Qiuchi's presence, not feeling awkward at all, and allowed him to do whatever he ordered.
Cheng Luan was feeling restless. Seeing dusk completely enveloping the earth, she lost her patience and said, "Why don't we go to bed early?"
Song Qiuchi checked the time and asked, "You've slept all afternoon, and you're sleepy now?"
Cheng Luanxin gritted her teeth and said, "Well, I just want to talk to you more..."
Song Qiuchi's face flashed with surprise for a moment, and he seemed to have thought of something. He chuckled and lowered his eyes: "Then let's go back to the room."
Cheng Luanxin quickly responded: "Okay, okay."
The two returned to the room, and Cheng Luanxin carefully locked the door, pulling it repeatedly to make sure it couldn't be opened.
Song Qiuchi laughed: "You didn't lock the door when you went out, why are you locking it now?"
She squatted down, opened her suitcase, and planned to hang the clothes she brought in the closet. "Before I came here, I didn't expect the conditions here to be so inconvenient. You have to go to the bathroom in the yard, and the temperature here at night is quite low. Are you cold in this pajamas? If you are, I'll buy you another one tomorrow..."
"Don't take it out yet. I have something important to tell you—" Cheng Luanxin quickly stopped her, snatched the clothes from her arms and stuffed them into the suitcase. The suitcase lid fell to the ground, and a corner of the gorgeous packaging slid out from the storage compartment.
Although it was only a corner, Cheng Luanxin recognized it at a glance. It was something she had seen countless times on the shelf in front of the store's cash register but was still embarrassed to look at directly.
Sexy finger sleeves.
She stood up in shock and staggered back two steps, as if there was some ferocious beast in the box.
Song Qiuchi was afraid that she would fall, so he quickly stood up and took her hand: "What's wrong with you?"
Cheng Luanxin shook her hand away in panic as if she had touched something dirty, and her voice almost changed with fear: "What, what is that?!"
Song Qiuchi had no idea why Cheng Luanxin was reacting so strongly. Following her gaze, she realized what had frightened her. She pulled the box out of the storage compartment and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Cheng Luanxin stammered: "W-Why do you want to bring this?!"
"Why do you wear this..." Song Qiuchi seemed to find the question a bit strange. "For cleanliness and a good experience?"
Cheng Luanxin was about to cry. She felt that she and Song Qiuchi were not on the same wavelength at all: "You, you put it away!"
Song Qiuchi frowned: "You don't have to resist so much. I only brought it with me in case of emergency. I don't mean to force you."
Cheng Luanxin's rhythm had been completely disrupted. She couldn't even think of organizing her words anymore and blurted out unconsciously: "Song Qiuchi, please let me go. I know you treat me well and respect me, but I'm really not ready to fall in love with you——"
…
The room was silent, as if time had stopped.
Only the words that just came out of my mouth echoed in my ears.
Cheng Luan's mind went blank.
She just realized that it was over.
It's completely over.
She didn't even dare to look up at Song Qiuchi's expression, but just buried her head deeply.
The silence seemed to last for a century before Song Qiuchi's voice rang out from the other side. It was so flat that no emotion could be heard: "But, didn't you already promise me?"
Cheng Luanxin was unable to speak: "I... I just felt that I couldn't reject you on the show..."
There was another unbearable silence.
After a long moment, Song Qiuchi laughed at himself, "You make me look cunning when you say that, as if I'm using the show to force you to commit a crime."
Cheng Luanxin didn't dare to speak and kept her head buried.
"You still think we're just putting on a show, right?" Song Qiuchi paused. "But every word I say to you comes from the heart. I thought you'd enjoy this process, but it seems I was wrong."
Cheng Luanxin knew what she should say now, but she had never been so tongue-tied in her life. She opened her mouth stiffly, but nothing came out.
Song Qiuchi looked at her deeply, said nothing more, squatted down and began to pack his luggage.
"Where are you going?" Cheng Luanxin finally spoke awkwardly.
"I haven't decided yet. It's such a big town, I should be able to find a place to stay." Song Qiuchi zipped up his clothes quickly and asked with a half-smile, "How about I continue to live with you?"
Cheng Luanxin had never been more embarrassed than now: "That... is a bit inappropriate..."
Song Qiuchi packed up his personal belongings expressionlessly, opened the door and was about to leave.
Cheng Luanxin subconsciously chased after her and took her arm, but she didn't know what else to do at the moment. She could only squeeze out a few words from between her teeth: "Song Qiuchi... I'm sorry."
Song Qiuchi paused, broke free from her hand, pulled the suitcase, and walked out of the room without looking back.
Then, there was a loud noise from the big iron gate in the yard.
Cheng Luanxin also collapsed on the ground powerlessly.
It's messed up, everything is messed up.
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