Chapter 9 (Second Update)
And a bucket of cooking oil.
So that's the oil.
Pei Qi was somewhat speechless at his own brain, which was full of useless information.
"Oranges are on sale." The man added items to his shopping cart, as if explaining why he suddenly bought oranges.
The young man nodded, his gaze fixed on the round orange.
These look like top-quality citrus fruits with thin skin and lots of juice.
I want to eat it.
Finally, it was their turn to pay, and the cashier scanned the items one by one.
"A total of 864. Do you need a bag?"
Pei Qi tapped the payment code on her phone: "I need it."
“I have a supermarket card.” The man pulled out a card from somewhere. “Use this.”
The young man stood in front of the counter: "Didn't we agree that it was on me today?"
Guan Yue: "There's a discount for paying by card."
The cashier also said, "You get a 20% discount when you use your supermarket card, and there's also a promotion where you get 80 off when you spend 800."
The young man pursed his lips: "Then... use your card to swipe first, and I'll transfer the money to you."
The man didn't reply, but handed over the card and then picked up the two large bags, one in each hand.
"Let me carry one," Pei Qi said, leaning forward and enthusiastically grabbing the handle of one of the shopping bags.
Seeing this, the man loosened his grip: "A little... heavy."
The word "heavy" was not finished yet.
With a "thud," the shopping bag fell to the ground.
Pei Xi's eyes widened, and she bent over, trying to pick up the bag again.
He expected it to be heavy, but seeing Guan Yue carrying it so easily, he lowered his guard.
As a result... the person let go, and the bag fell directly to the ground.
"Is it okay, Teacher Pei?"
What do you mean by "Can I?"? Of course he can!
Pei Qi blushed, and finally... picked up the shopping bags with both hands, trying to appear calm, and said, "Y-yes, it's okay."
The capybara worked hard all the way.
The appendectomist, who was strolling leisurely, said seriously, "Give it to me."
The capybara stubbornly moved forward: "I...I can."
Stubbornly, he returned to his apartment. The young man, covered in sweat, finally freed his hands and stood in front of the entrance, panting.
Oh no, I don't even have the strength to bend down and grab my slippers. The last time I felt this exhausted was when I was taking the 1,000-meter run in college.
At that moment, a large hand with distinct knuckles entered my lowered gaze.
Immediately afterwards, slippers were placed at her feet.
Pei Qi couldn't help but want to call out "godfather".
Suddenly, the man, who had been bending over, half-squatted down and loosened the shoelaces on his feet.
Pei Xi: "Thank you."
The man straightened up slightly and looked down as he changed his shoes.
Guan Yue's shoes were several sizes too big for his own.
The main reason is that his feet are small, only size 39, so the difference is particularly noticeable.
However, his slippers fit him perfectly.
It looked like something a man had prepared on purpose.
After all, appendectomists probably wouldn't buy this size as a spare.
Thinking about it, he suddenly realized that he might be a little narcissistic.
Guan Yue: "Do you want me to help you get dressed?"
Perhaps seeing the young man standing still for a long time, the man who had changed into slippers slowly spoke up.
He then took a half step back with his right foot, slowly moving it down in the young man's line of sight.
Pei Xi hurriedly reached out to stop the appendectomist from squatting down.
She stopped him a little too hastily, and her palm landed on the man's chest.
The warmth of his chest seeped through his clothes and into the young man's palms.
It has a very solid feel.
But he didn't actually intend to taste this...
Guan Yue slowly raised his eyes, and his dark eyes, hidden beneath a gray half-rimmed frame, reflected the young man's face, which was covered in fine sweat.
Her cheeks were rosy, and her thin lips were slightly parted, as if she wanted to say something.
It looks just like a little capybara.
Pei Xi's gaze was drawn to the man's long, narrow, dark eyes.
This was the first time I had looked down and made eye contact with Dr. Guan like this.
However, they were easily defeated.
The man's gaze then shifted to the young man's slender, white hand.
The hand resting against one's chest.
Pei Xi couldn't quite describe the feeling, but she felt a burning sensation on the back of her hand.
The young man suddenly released his grip, his palm still carrying a warmth that didn't belong to him: "I...I'll do it myself."
He bent down and reluctantly changed his shoes.
"What would you like for lunch?" Fortunately, the man walked away slowly at that moment.
"Either is fine." Pei Qi quickly changed her shoes and let out a small breath.
Guan Yue: "Are you hungry?"
"No, Dr. Guan, are you hungry?" I had two bowls of porridge this morning, and my stomach hasn't moved yet.
"No." The man was sorting through the items in his shopping bag. "Shall we eat after we've finished?"
The young man, who had calmed down, also came over to help: "Okay."
The items I bought were a mixed bag, but they were all small items, so they could be placed in the appropriate cabinets and spaces, and organizing them wasn't a big deal.
Saturday slipped by so easily, and the two of them were busy with their own things in the afternoon.
Dr. Guan had previously shown him the study; the desk was wall-mounted and faced a glass window. It was quite spacious, with more than enough room for two people.
Guan Yue also said that he could use it at any time, as long as he didn't mess up some documents and files.
However, Pei Qi was still a little embarrassed, so the beanbag chair in the bedroom became his place to read books and notebooks.
His mentor assigned him a task: to teach a few elective courses at the school.
I have to go next week, but the PPT isn't finished yet.
He was working on the layout when he suddenly received a call from his third aunt.
He answered, "Third Aunt, what's wrong?"
"Nothing much, just wondering how things went with that doctor the other day?" My aunt's tone on the phone was a little gossipy. "Is there any hope?"
Pei Qi subconsciously bit her lip.
Does getting married mean there's a chance or no chance?
Seeing that there was no reply, the woman on the phone coughed twice: "Oh, it's okay. If it really doesn't work, I'll look for it for you again."
Pei Qi: "No...no need."
"Blind dates are something you have to take your time with," Auntie said, seemingly ignoring the young man's reply. "I'm not talking to you anymore, it's suddenly raining, I have to go collect the laundry."
"beep--"
The young man silently put away his phone and continued typing.
He hadn't planned to tell his aunt so suddenly that he was getting married.
Firstly, my third aunt's health wasn't very good, and she couldn't withstand the fright.
Secondly, he himself was still somewhat unable to digest it.
I wonder... if Dr. Guan's family knows about this.
They're probably still in the dark.
That night, I ate dinner prepared by Guan Yue again.
There was braised beef brisket with potatoes, lettuce with oyster sauce, and loofah soup.
Pei Qi ate with relish: "Dr. Guan, could you teach me how to make this beef and potato stew sometime?"
"You like it?" Guan Yue ladled out two bowls of soup, pushing one of them towards the young man opposite him.
The capybara nodded like it was pecking at rice.
"Tell me when you want some," the man said, scooping up a spoonful of soup with scallions floating on top. "No need to learn."
Pei Xi held the chopsticks and bit a bit of her cheek.
What if Dr. Guan gets tired of doing it one day, but still wants to eat it?
He still wants to learn.
Just then, the phone rang abruptly, interrupting Pei Qi's train of thought.
It was my third aunt calling again.
The young man answered slowly: "Third Aunt, what's the matter so early?"
"Let me tell you, Xiao Zhe is back! He's that boy who used to live across the street from us when we were kids..." Auntie's tone was excited and full of enthusiasm. "He's still single. I asked his mom today, and she wants you two to meet. She knows him well. He's grown quite tall now, has a stable job, and is a very good guy. If you're free today..."
Actually, Pei Xi didn't turn on speakerphone, but Third Aunt's voice has always been quite loud.
He and Guan Yue were sitting face to face again.
So... the man heard it clearly.
It's crystal clear.
Even if Pei Xi was slow to react, he could still sense that the air was gradually solidifying.
He hung up on his aunt with an excuse.
The air completely froze.
For a moment, Pei Xi didn't know how to explain.
Many seconds later.
The man opposite spoke up, his tone flat and devoid of any emotional fluctuation: "I'm full, I'm going to rest now."
Pei Qi thought Dr. Guan would ask some questions, and he was already thinking of ways to explain.
And then the man just left, all all fresh and beautiful?
It seems that Dr. Guan may not really care about their marriage, and just needs the status of being married?
Pei Xi bit her cheek again.
Then we continued eating.
After finishing his meal, the young man sat in the living room, with oranges that Guan Yue had bought that morning on the table.
As he peeled the shell, he remembered that he hadn't transferred the money to Dr. Guan yet.
So I quickly turned on my phone.
The person upstairs was lying in bed with the lights off.
He couldn't sleep.
I only slept for three or four hours last night and didn't catch up on any sleep during the day.
But he just couldn't fall asleep.
Xiao Zhe, do you know him inside and out?
Are you tall? Do you have a stable job?
Oh.
Excuse me, he is a 189cm tall attending surgeon.
The phone next to the bed lit up at that moment, and he picked it up to unlock the screen.
WeChat notified me of a money transfer message.
Seven: [Transfer of 864 yuan]
On the back of the man's hand that was gripping the machine, the veins were prominently bulging, seemingly throbbing.
very good.
Downstairs, the capybara was eating oranges on the sofa, completely unaware of the bloody storm brewing upstairs.
He turned on the TV, but on a very low volume, almost so low that he couldn't hear it.
He thought that this way he wouldn't disturb Dr. Guan's sleep.
The little capybara broke off a few segments of orange and put them in its mouth.
The pulp is juicy and has a rich orange aroma. It is slightly sour but not astringent.
Suddenly, an unmistakable sound of footsteps echoed in the quiet space.
Guan Yue, dressed in pajamas, came straight down the stairs.
Pei Xi held the half-eaten orange in her hand, suddenly feeling a little nervous: "Did I disturb you by playing the TV?"
Because Dr. Guan looked really fierce at that moment, his angular face was covered with a gloomy look, and his eyes behind his glasses revealed a strange resentment.
The capybara didn't dare to watch: "I... I'll turn it off right now."
He hurriedly got up to turn off the TV.
But when she passed by the man, her path was blocked.
Even though there was still a gap of more than ten centimeters between the two of them, Pei Qi felt like she was suffocating.
The man remained silent, simply looking down at him quietly.
After many seconds, Pei Xi felt her ears itch from being stared at and wanted to escape.
Suddenly, Guan Yue, who had been silent, reached out his finger and pinched the young man's soft, rosy earlobe.
The little capybara's ears were very sensitive, and it involuntarily shuddered: "Ugh..."
“I’d like to remind you, Teacher Pei,” the man finally parted his tightly pursed lips, lowering his voice, “I am your legal husband.”
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