After confirming that she would go to Jiang Qiang's house the next afternoon, Wu Yue hung up the video call.
Putting her phone in her denim jacket pocket, Wu Yue stood up and said politely, "It's raining heavily outside. If you don't mind, you can stay at my place for the night. I'll have Lu Shu take you home first thing tomorrow morning in this room."
Wu Yue was a little sleepy, and her voice was weak and lacked any offensive power.
Anyone could tell that this was just polite talk, and Chu Xiao naturally knew it too.
But when Chu Xiao recalled that Mr. Lu Shu had said on the way that the masked man might be waiting for him at his house, a sudden panic arose in his heart. He quickly nodded, afraid that Wu Yue would change her mind: "Okay, then I'll bother you."
When Chu Xiao entered from the balcony, he had already made a general observation of the room. The large bed belonged to the two divine beasts; no matter how big the bed was, he couldn't lie down on it.
Chu Xiao was very clear about one thing: as a guest, a temporary resident, he couldn't have too many demands. This was a matter of politeness and good manners.
Then, he smiled and narrowed his peach blossom eyes: "I'll sleep on the sofa. I hope it won't disturb Mr. Lu Shu and this little guy."
"Sofa?" Lu Shu glanced at him, meaning Chu Xiao could sleep on the floor.
"Yes. There's no need to arrange a new bed for me. The sofa is enough. When I have to work overtime at the police station, I sometimes sleep on that hard bench. The sofa is softer, so I'll have to trouble you." Chu Xiao now felt that what he said was really appropriate and considerate.
He smiled slightly. It must be said that this smile added to his charm, making him look less menacing.
Wu Yue waved her hand gently, "Alright, then you can arrange it yourself. The new quilt is in the wardrobe, take it yourself."
I'm going back to my room to sleep; we can discuss everything tomorrow.
Okay. Goodnight, little one.
Chu Xiao watched Wu Yue leave, and only after she walked out of the room and the door closed did he turn his gaze away.
Looking back, Lu Shu had already pulled up her pajamas and thrown herself into bed, holding the picture book Tian Lie was reading, and was telling the story with great expression and enthusiasm:
"This little girl's name is Julia. She had just come from kindergarten and was walking home. Suddenly, Julia heard a 'gurgling' sound."
The sound came from inside her belly!
Julia had no idea that there was a train station inside her belly!
The belly elves live here, and their job is to turn food into mud. Right now, the little elves are all lying lazily, because they have nothing to do. The train is also stopped there, and the whole belly train station is quiet.
..."
Chu Xiao stood there, listening to the humanoid boy Lu Shu tell the little divine beast a picture book story, and felt it was even more fantastical.
Lu Shu narrated the story vividly, occasionally adding gestures and movements with practiced ease and naturalness.
Chu Xiao was so engrossed in listening that he became quite absorbed.
A mythical beast dad...? That's incredible!
He went into the bathroom to tidy himself up a bit, took off his shoes and socks, and washed them.
Afterwards, Chu Xiao came out and lay straight down on the sofa. The room temperature was still comfortable, so he didn't get a new blanket.
A few seconds later, Chu Xiao lay on his side. He opened his eyes, staring at Lu Shu's back and Tian Lie, who seemed to be asleep. The doubts in his heart burst forth and rushed to his head.
Mythical Beasts from Mountains and Seas?
He didn't know much about it, but it seemed to be a magical creature from a book.
Could it be that the books have come to life, and all the mythical beasts and monsters inside have come out? Aren't there any rules or regulations? Most of those beasts are ferocious and can harm people. If this world were completely occupied by strange beasts from the mountains and seas, the consequences would be unimaginable.
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