Chapter 6 The husband next door is handsome, but I'm not Cao Cao! ...
Pei Qing stayed at Youdu's place, burdened with a huge debt.
With a monthly room fee of 6,000 star coins, not including daily food and drink, she currently has no money in her pocket and needs to find a way to earn some.
But Pei Qing was too afraid to go out, fearing she might encounter another pervert, since it seemed there were quite a few perverts around here.
Yudu's house is a three-bedroom apartment, quite large, with a bathroom in each bedroom. Her living conditions are better than Pei Qing's at the welfare center. Conditions vary greatly from planet to planet, and the welfare center she was in was below average.
Everyone has their own small room, but the toilets are communal. Indoor activity space is also very small, so people generally choose to work outside as a form of leisure, and if they earn money, they can eat something better.
The welfare center only ensures you don't starve and provides a place to sleep and rest; it doesn't care about your food or clothing. After all, there are too many federal orphans, and the current approach is the best possible outcome.
Although Pei Qing has no bottom line when it comes to food, clothing, and shelter, she'd still prefer to stay in a nicer place if possible. As for good food, who wouldn't want to eat it?
Rather than going out meaninglessly, she prefers to stay in one place without moving, occasionally browsing the StarNet, and eating something to keep her body functioning normally.
This is Pei Qing's third day here. Around midnight the night she was rescued, Youdu left. He said he was going to work, but he hasn't returned.
When Youdu was home, Pei Qing ate rice porridge every meal, which she found incredibly delicious. After Youdu left, she could only survive on the nutrient solution stored in the refrigerator.
I have no idea where Yudu gets all that rice, since there's only nutrient solution in the fridge.
The nutrient solution in the refrigerator was the cheap, snot-like stuff she had drunk before.
Pei Qing hadn't originally intended to drink; she planned to hold it in and then go out to find a job.
I don't have high requirements, just need meals included.
But she was so hungry that when she woke up in the middle of the night and looked at the empty room, Pei Qing felt an intense hunger that made her want to eat everything.
With no other option, she could only take a vial of nutritional supplement from the refrigerator and drink it down in large gulps.
Anyway, the more debts you have, the less you worry; the more lice you have, the less they itch. Pei Qing may be honest, but she's not stupid; she's even a little clever (in her own opinion).
Since Yudu saved her and prepared so many supplies, she certainly wouldn't lack food.
Why should Pei Qing be polite about this? She will definitely pay back the money.
A few days ago, Pei Qing woke up and looked out the window out of boredom. She saw a sign on the screen of the building across the street advertising a cleaning job. It said that if you did a good job, you could earn tens of thousands of star coins a month.
After laying low for a few days, she'll go back to work and she'll definitely be able to pay off her debt to Yudu! Once she's saved enough money, she'll immediately set off for another planet.
Pei Qing had a wonderful idea, but unfortunately she didn't know that this cleaner was not the same as the other cleaner.
However, by the time she realized it, she was already on a sinking ship and couldn't get off.
Of course, that's a story for another time.
Pei Qing is now clutching her rumbling stomach, looking at the empty refrigerator with a worried expression. The nutrient solution is all gone, what should she do? Should she go out and take a look?
She hesitated, clutching the key in her hand. This place still retained the technological level of several hundred years ago, and a key was still needed to open the door.
Can you really make money in a place like this? Isn't it just a scam ad designed to lure people there and then sell the kidneys on the black market?
Pei Qian hesitated; she didn't want to repeat the same mistake.
Just as she was hesitating, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Pei Qian raised an eyebrow and cautiously peered through the peephole. The person knocking was standing very close, making it impossible to see their face clearly; only a glimpse of a fair chin was visible.
The person was wearing a comfortable-looking off-white loungewear set, which unexpectedly gave off a homey vibe.
Pei Qing thought there were no normal people left in this place, she really didn't expect this.
The person outside the door looks normal. Should we open the door or not?
Pei Qing rested her chin on her hand, deep in thought.
Just then, she suddenly smelled a very rich aroma, an extremely domineering and irresistible meaty scent and the sweet and soft smell of white rice. It smelled so good!
How could it smell so good? And it just so happened that she was so hungry. Pei Qing gave up. So what if she died? She had to die with a full stomach.
And so, tempted by the delicious food, Pei Qianji opened the door without a second thought.
The door suddenly opened, startling the man so much that he almost fell over. Pei Qing quickly grabbed his arm to steady him.
The person in front of her was about the same height as Pei Qing, not very strong, with long chestnut hair and watery brown almond eyes.
Her small, palm-sized face looked incredibly soft, her fair and delicate cheeks flushed with a shy blush, and her pink lips were slightly parted, as if she were at a loss.
He looked timid and avoided eye contact, like a shy little white rabbit.
Pei Qing's nose twitched; she seemed to smell the faint sweet scent of peaches. This person is an Omega.
"Hello, my name is Shen Rong'an, and I'm your neighbor next door. This house has been empty for a while, and I thought no one lived there, so I piled up some odds and ends next to the door. I'm so sorry..."
The male Omega, who looked just like a little rabbit, stuttered a bit, whether from nervousness or something else, it was hard to tell. He stammered and barely managed to explain why he was knocking on the door, and handed over the lunchbox he had been holding in his arms with trembling hands.
"This, this is some food I made, I hope you don't mind it."
At the same time, a communication tone suddenly sounded in the deepest room of Green Forest City.
"Hello, what's up?" A warm voice answered, as if he had just woken up and his voice was still hoarse.
"A task? What task? Ha, I just finished one, and you're already giving me a new one? Isn't that a bit too unreasonable? Although I can do anything as long as the money is right, you can't treat me like a donkey."
The speaker straightened up, and in the darkness, bright red liquid dripped continuously from his clutched abdomen. Yet, the person seemed to feel no pain whatsoever, his tone unchanged, as nonchalant and indifferent as ever.
"Outrageous? Is this all you've got? If you keep babbling, I'm really going to die. Just say what you want to say, stop beating around the bush."
"You assigned a new partner for that mission? Why are you only telling me now? I don't need a partner, tell him to leave."
"Tsk, why are you telling me when the organization has already made its decision? Let's get this straight, my mission reward can't be halved. Hmm? Oh... alright, since you're showing some sincerity, I'll cover for him."
"As long as he doesn't expose himself."
The call ended, and the room fell into a deathly silence. For a long time, it seemed even the faint sound of breathing had disappeared.
The two stood facing each other in the hallway.
"So, this is how you apologize..." Pei Qing's mind was so filled with the aroma of the food that she couldn't even organize her thoughts properly.
She had barely thought it through when she noticed the little rabbit opposite her looking like she was about to cry. Pei Qing realized she had said the wrong thing; her words were a bit harsh, almost sarcastic.
She quickly tried to explain, "No, that's not what I meant. I meant, thank you."
"This stairwell is quite large, so it's fine to have some clutter piled up. There's no need to apologize for it, as long as it doesn't obstruct normal access."
Looking at the gentle and delicate little beauty across from him, Pei Qing's tone involuntarily softened.
"Thank you, thank you for not blaming me," Shen Rong'an said, bowing deeply with a flushed face. "Thank you—ah!"
In his haste, he stepped on something slippery, lost his balance, and crashed solidly into Pei Qing's arms.
In an instant, the aroma of plump, juicy, ripe peaches burst forth. Sensing danger, Pei Qing quickly clutched her lunchbox. Putting aside the question of whether anyone was alright, the food couldn't be spilled!
Luckily, she held on tightly, and the lunchbox was unharmed. Only then did she feel a slight pain in her chest. Shen Rong'an looked so delicate and weak, but his head was surprisingly hard.
"I'm so sorry! I'm always so clumsy. Are you alright? I'm really sorry!" The culprit, with a red mark on his forehead, bowed again.
Pei Qian quickly pressed her forehead against his, afraid that she might accidentally spill the lunchbox again, and waved her hand, "It's okay, it's okay, I'm perfectly fine, I'm very healthy. By the way, thank you for the food, it smells so good!"
"I'm so sorry..." Shen Rong'an's already red face turned even redder, and the peach fragrance suddenly intensified.
"Haha, it's really nothing, you can go back now, thank you. I'll bring it back to you after I finish eating and washing up. Thank you for the meal, I'll go in now."
Pei Qing was starving and didn't want to waste any more time, so she casually changed the subject to send Shen Rong'an away and closed the door.
Her eyes were practically glowing with hunger. She rushed to the kitchen, grabbed a spoon, opened the lunchbox, and finished cooking in one swift motion!
The lunchbox looked small, but it was incredibly heavy, taking up half the area of the table when opened.
There are three layers in total. The top two compartments are filled with fragrant tomato beef brisket and braised pork ribs, respectively; the second layer has several small cold dishes and a bowl of corn and lotus seed soup; the bottom layer is a large box full of rice, which is crystal clear and has a wonderful aroma.
The portion was incredibly large, probably because they thought the person opposite might be A. Pei Qing didn't stand on ceremony and ate every last grain of rice, then washed the lunchbox clean and lay back on the sofa, patting her round belly contentedly.
It's so delicious! It's simply heavenly!
Pei Qian suddenly felt that coming to this strange and chaotic planet wasn't such a bad thing after all.
If she hadn't come here, she might never have had such delicious food in her entire life; it was a mixed blessing.
Pei Qing finished eating at 10 p.m. It would be too presumptuous and impolite to knock on the door of a delicate and beautiful omega in the middle of the night.
After much deliberation, she decided to return it the next morning.
As dawn broke and the sky began to lighten, Pei Qing slept soundly through the night. At ten o'clock the next morning, carrying a lunchbox, she knocked on the door across the street, feeling refreshed and alert.
"Knock knock knock!"
"Please! Please wait a moment!"
Shen Rong'an's breath was rapid and slightly flustered, followed by a rustling sound of clothes rubbing together, and a muffled humming sound of vibration.
The man hurriedly stuffed the various scattered items on the cabinet under the bed. His eyes shifted downwards, glancing at a certain part of his body. He gritted his teeth, quickly wiped and cleaned himself, and then put on his pajamas.
A moment later, the door opened. Shen Rong'an was panting heavily. His pajamas were very loose, clearly showing his beautifully shaped collarbone and a glimpse of half of his pinkish-white, rounded shoulder.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. I've just tidied up a bit."
He turned to the side, his fingers gripping the hem of his clothes tightly. "Please come in."
Pei Qing smiled and walked in, the door closing gently. The entire room was filled with the rich, sweet aroma of peaches; she felt as if she were being pickled herself.
Ahem, Female A's ears were burning hot. She subtly shifted her position, crossed her legs, and tactically and politely lowered her gun. This is just too much...
Fortunately, she wasn't allergic to peaches, Pei Qing thought inappropriately.
The room wasn't large, but the decor was very cozy and had a strong sense of home.
Shen Rong'an blushed slightly, picked up a pair of slippers, and smiled shyly, "If you don't mind, please wear these slippers. They belong to my husband. He works away from home all year round, so I cleaned them a long time ago."
Pei Qing was somewhat surprised because Shen Rong'an didn't look very old, even younger than her. She hadn't expected him to already have a partner.
"It's alright, I just came to deliver a lunchbox, I'll be leaving right away, I won't bother you any longer." She turned around and opened the door, otherwise she would lose control.
“It’s like this,” Shen Rong’an stood in front of Pei Qing, his chestnut-colored head lowered, his fur looking very soft and smooth, with a small whorl on top of his head.
The man's slender, white fingers twisted helplessly, his knuckles turning red from the kneading, his pale pink lips pressed tightly together, as if he were enduring something.
When he raised his head again, it was as if he had mustered up immense courage.
"Could you help me repair some machines? I'm too weak to tighten them..."
Oh no, this person is a little too cute, I want to bite them.
Pei Qing ground her teeth imperceptibly.
"OK."
A note from the author:
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Family! Smith Marseille! I'm late!
Kneel down and kowtow! OTZ!
I revised it for so long, afraid it wouldn't be good enough (crying uncontrollably ORZ)
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