Jiangshi, an urban village.
Is the water temperature still suitable?
Xia Che, wearing a black blindfold, carefully tested the water temperature with the shower head. Once the water was almost full, he turned it off.
He was prepared this time and bought an eye mask while shopping for groceries at the supermarket.
Because he genuinely suspected that the towel he used to cover his eyes last time was actually a rag used for wiping the floor...
But Jiang Yuning refused to admit it even at the cost of her life, and Xia Che couldn't do anything about it.
"Yes, just right."
Jiang Yu buried her face in the water, leaving only her eyes showing, which darted around.
Her long, ink-black hair cascaded across the water, making her snow-white skin glow slightly red, like a fine, exquisite pastry.
Unfortunately, Xia Che didn't get to see it.
Xia Che's hands were very gentle, and each wipe was just the right amount of pressure. Not only did it not hurt Jiang Yu, but it also made her squint her eyes comfortably, like a kitten, with a soft, unintelligible purr rolling in her throat.
"Okay, that's fine. You can soak it a little longer and it will be ready."
After washing up, Xia Che wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a long sigh.
Giving someone a bath is really tiring.
Fortunately, Jiang Yu is naturally clean and doesn't need to scrub off the dust herself... otherwise it would have been too much of a mood killer.
"good."
Jiang Yu nodded obediently, unaware of how gentle her tone had become.
"Then... I'll go out first?"
Xia Che tentatively pointed outside, indicating that all Jiang Yu needed to do next was soak in the medicinal bath and come out when the time was up.
We don't really need him anymore.
After a long day, Xia Che just wanted to find a place to sit down. He felt that he could fall asleep as soon as he was given a pillow, or even just a blanket.
"Wait a moment!"
Suddenly, Jiang Yu called out to him.
"What's wrong?"
Xia Che froze as he was about to remove his blindfold, and asked.
Where do you live?
Jiang Yu blinked and suddenly asked.
"Lishi Quyuan isn't far from here, what's wrong?"
Xia Che didn't understand what Jiang Yu was trying to say.
"Tomorrow I'm going to the subdistrict office, probably to sign some contracts and discuss the demolition compensation. I heard from my neighbor that she's planning to ask for an apartment. Qingshan Real Estate promised to compensate her with an apartment in a community in the east of the city, at the same value. She doesn't want the money, saying it's for her son. She also advised me to ask for the apartment instead of the money, saying that housing prices in Jiang City are very high now, and it's not worth it to ask for money."
What do you think?
Jiang Yu stared intently at Xia Che.
Although she doesn't care about these things, it's still good to have them.
Grandma is gone, and the only person I can discuss this with is Xia Che.
She wanted to hear Xia Che's opinion.
"I need money."
Xia Che answered decisively without hesitation.
"Okay, then I want the money."
Jiang Yu didn't ask why; she listened to whatever Xia Che said.
"Also... but if it costs money, I won't have anywhere to stay, so if you're staying at Lishi Quyuan, why don't I move there too?"
"Because the house is going to be demolished, and I don't have any other relatives to stay with, it's quite troublesome to go through the procedures for boarding at Weiyang School. Besides, if possible, I would prefer to live outside the school."
Jiang Yu blushed slightly. Although she knew that Xia Che was wearing a blindfold and couldn't see her, Jiang Yu still felt shy and buried her head back into the water.
If only I could be neighbors with Xia Che...
Once my legs recover, won't I be able to go to and from school with Xia Che?
How wonderful that would be...
"Are you moving here too? Hmm..."
Xia Che was taken aback for a moment, then thought that it would be much more convenient if Jiang Yu came as well.
Although my home is not far from the urban village, it is still quite a distance away.
If we could live closer, it would be more convenient for me to tutor her myself.
"Is it not allowed?"
Seeing Xia Che hesitate, Jiang Yu's heart jumped into her throat.
She had to muster up her courage to ask.
Never reject yourself outright!
"Of course! When we get back, I'll help you look for a place to rent. Hmm... I think there is one, and it's right next to my house. What do you think?"
Xia Che's heart skipped a beat.
Wen Chenlu is such a quiet girl, it's such a waste for her to live alone in a big apartment.
How about we make Jiang Yu and the other girl roommates?
“Sure! Rent is no problem, I can pay whatever it is.”
Jiang Yu nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, and then said something that sounded very wealthy and arrogant, as if she didn't care about money at all.
Anyway, she didn't know how to spend the demolition compensation.
How much more expensive can the rent be?
If it weren't for Xia Che, I would have already restarted.
As long as she can live close to Xia Che, Jiang Yu is willing to spend any amount of money.
"If you say that, then I'm going to kill you."
Xia Che shook his head, both amused and exasperated.
This little girl is really naive and innocent.
It's only because I don't have any bad intentions; otherwise, based on what she said, I would have definitely stabbed her in the back.
"Hehe, if you're willing, then feel free to fleece me."
Jiang Yu stuck out her tongue, clearly realizing how boastful her words had been.
He looks like a nouveau riche.
"Alright, you can soak in it now. Call me when you're done."
Xia Che pointed to his eye mask and said with a wry smile, "This thing is a bit stuffy and uncomfortable to wear. I'm going out for some fresh air."
"Uh-huh."
Jiang Yu had no objections; as long as Xia Che agreed, she would obey him in every way.
After watching Xia Che leave, Jiang Yu rested her hands on the edge of the bathtub, her fingers tracing the places Xia Che had just touched, her eyes somewhat dazed.
In her heart, a seed called desire gradually broke through the soil and began to take root and sprout.
The person I was before was not able to stay by Xia Che's side.
Therefore, Jiang Yu couldn't control the girls around someone as outstanding as Xia Che.
But if my legs successfully recover...
Now that I have the right to stand beside Xia Che, I can no longer tolerate the existence of those women.
"like……"
Jiang Yu touched the edge, her cheeks flushed from the alcohol.
...
"call……"
Xia Che arrived at the door, pulled off his blindfold, lit a cigarette, and then exhaled a thick cloud of smoke with satisfaction.
After a long, tiring day, enjoying a cigarette makes every cell in your body feel refreshed and invigorated, almost like you're floating on air.
Xia Che didn't care about his image at all, and squatted down on the ground, looking like a street thug.
His hairstyle had already been restored when he came to Jiang Yu's house. Although the side-swept bangs were not good-looking, Xia Che always felt uncomfortable after changing them.
Ding-dong—
Suddenly, it seemed that even fate didn't want Xia Che to have any peace and quiet, as he received a text message from overseas.
It was sent by my own younger sister.
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