Chapter 17
Xiaoming woke up laughing in the morning because it felt like someone was tickling her with a feather.
When she woke up and saw the person who was causing trouble on her, she couldn't help but pinch him: "No lewd behavior in broad daylight."
Xiao Ming ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of her beauty and reluctantly gave in.
She stared in shock at the pile of small umbrellas that Jiang Lan had somehow managed to put in the drawer she had opened: "Don't you want your kidneys anymore?"
Jiang Lan bit open the bag and replied absentmindedly, "It looks like a lot, but there aren't actually that many. They won't last long. But don't worry, I bought a whole box, and the rest are under the closet."
"???!!! Don't worry? What do you mean, 'don't worry'? Don't worry about kidney deficiency?"
"You think too highly of me. I'm just an ordinary person, I wouldn't get to the point of kidney deficiency. I mean, feel free to be yourself, there's plenty of protection."
There was definitely enough. Xiaoming was tossed and turned by him until the sun was high in the sky, and he just used up two protective shields, one of which was an ineffective use.
Xiaoming was eager to go out. Staying at home made him feel that the old and new wounds from being cut by a dull knife were slow to heal, and he felt safer outside.
When Jiang Lan applied the medicine to her, she said, "You'll get used to it. If you're not used to it, it just means you haven't gotten used to it enough. I can help you get used to it a few more times."
After hearing this sarcastic remark, Xiaoming retorted angrily, "You can sleep on the floor in the living room tonight and get used to daily life. If you can't get used to it, it means you're not comfortable living here, so move back right now."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Lan immediately begged for mercy: "Why bother with knives and hurt each other! You are the landlord, you make the decisions. I only ask that when you are in a good mood, you allow me to serve you once."
Seeing that he was being offered a way out, Xiao Ming didn't hesitate and stepped on it directly: "That's more like it..."
Since Xiaoming had taken the initiative to ask to go out for fun, Jiang Lan immediately looked up short trip guides and finally settled on a hot spring hotel with good privacy.
There are also mountain views nearby, so you can go hiking while you're there.
Xiao Ming felt there was a trap and shook his head.
Jiang Lan, however, felt that this hot spring travel guide was tailor-made for them and kept encouraging Xiao Ming.
"Soaking in a hot spring in the dead of winter is so relaxing. Didn't you say you had muscle aches? Soaking in a hot spring can relieve muscle soreness. This is a real hot spring, with a hot spring in the backyard of the room, so you don't have to share it with others. The price is not very affordable, so you can still book it now. If you hesitate any longer, it will be gone."
Xiao Ming couldn't resist the temptation again and nodded.
Seeing Jiang Lan drive up in his SUV, Xiao Ming asked him, "Why did you change your car?"
Jiang Lan put away her luggage and drove off: "SUVs have a higher chassis and more spacious interiors, so you'll be much more comfortable sitting in one."
Whether it was because he slept well last night or because the car was comfortable, Xiaoming didn't get carsick much during the two-hour car ride, dozing off and waking up frequently.
The hotel is garden-style with a very nice environment.
The two packed up and went hiking. Perhaps because it was a bit cold, they didn't see many people on the mountain path, except for an elderly couple ahead of them.
On a bend in the stone steps, the elderly couple stopped to rest, and then started talking to them, asking which city they worked in and where they were from. They also mentioned that they lived in a retirement home for retired cadres nearby and liked to come and climb the mountain whenever they had free time.
As they talked, they set off to climb the mountain together. The old lady was very kind and asked Xiaoming, "Are you married?"
Xiao Ming shook his head: "Not yet."
"If it's a good match, get married sooner rather than later. I think the baby you two have will definitely be beautiful."
Xiao Ming chuckled awkwardly and agreed.
Behind her, Jiang Lan and the old man were chatting enthusiastically about the market economy and the international situation. Xiao Ming would occasionally chime in. She wanted to join this safe group chat, but she was afraid that the old woman would feel left out and feel embarrassed. So she reluctantly joined in on the old woman's family gossip and made up some stories about Jiang Lan and her family's household registration.
Fortunately, the mountain wasn't high, and it only took a little over an hour to climb up and down. The elderly couple chatted happily and waved goodbye to them with smiles.
Back at the hotel, after eating something to fill their stomachs, they went to soak in the hot spring. Jiang Lan kept getting close to Xiao Ming and almost caused a scene.
Xiao Ming firmly refused: "Your kidneys are strong, but I can't. I have kidney deficiency, and if we do it again, I'm afraid I'll rub my skin raw."
The hotel offers Thai aromatherapy spa services, and Xiaoming, who had long admired this service, eagerly chose a robust older woman and began to enjoy it while lying down.
Jiang Lan was very averse to services that required physical contact, always feeling that it was like paying someone to take advantage of her, so she went to the e-sports room.
Both of them enjoyed the experience, and when it was time for dinner, they had a barbecue and were very satisfied.
Back in the room, Jiang Lan suggested watching a movie, asking Xiao Ming to find a romance: "The movie you found last time was really good, let's find another one."
Xiao Ming sneered: "You want to watch a romance movie? Or do you want me to find you an adult film?"
“Sure, if you’re interested, I have no objection.”
Get lost! Dream on!
As he spoke, he pulled out a classic horror movie from a certain East Asian country. It was an old movie, and Xiaoming had never watched it all the way through. He basically just covered his eyes and yelled "Ah~ Ah~" throughout the whole thing.
The few bits of plot I had were pieced together from between my fingers.
But she also likes to watch this movie when she has someone with her. All of her college roommates watched this movie with her. They were both bad at the game and loved to have fun.
This time was no exception. As soon as the atmosphere of terror began, she lay on Jiang Lan's knees, covered her eyes, and refused to look up.
Listening to the background music and guessing the plot, he kept asking Jiang Lan, "Is it over? Is it over?"
I don't know if people who watch horror movies all have this kind of perverse taste, but they like to trick people who are scared and get extremely happy when they see them screaming in terror.
For example, right now: "It's over, it's over, we can look up now."
Xiao Ming opened her fingers slightly and looked at the screen. The screen was huge and had high resolution. A ghost face with a white face, black hair, and only black pupils in its eye sockets was staring right at her.
"Ah!~~~~"
She not only screamed until her voice was hoarse, but Jiang Lan's arm was probably bruised from being pinched.
Jiang Lan hadn't expected to scare the person so much, and felt a little regretful, afraid that she had really frightened her. She quickly pulled the person into her arms and rubbed her back to comfort her: "Turn it off, don't watch it."
Xiao Ming shook his head: "I want to watch it all."
Jiang Lan remained silent, watching the entire film while answering her questions: "Where is the film now?" and "Has it moved on?"
When it was time to take a bath, Xiaoming unusually took the initiative to say to Jiang Lan, "Let's bathe together." He then added, "But you're not allowed to touch me."
After taking a shower, Jiang Lan was about to turn off the light when Xiao Ming said, "You turn off yours, but you don't need to turn off this one. Don't go to sleep yet, wait until I fall asleep before you go to sleep, okay?"
After saying that, she snuggled into his arms and asked him to hold her tightly before she closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Jiang Lan was truly charmed by her cuteness and kept chuckling to herself. She never expected to receive such a treat while watching a horror movie.
Jiang Lan couldn't sleep soundly with the lights on, so she turned them all off.
Xiaoming drank a lot of water and beverages while having barbecue for dinner. In the middle of the night, he woke up because he needed to urinate.
It was pitch black all around, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face. She didn't dare to move at all. When she couldn't hold back any longer, she reached out and tugged at Jiang Lan's clothes.
Jiang Lan was sleeping soundly when she was woken up by the noise on her body. Thinking that Xiao Ming was not sleeping well, she groggily hugged her and patted her back a few times: "It's okay, go back to sleep."
When Xiaoming heard him speak, he patted him and said, "Jiang Lan, wake up. Turn on the light, I need to get up and go to the bathroom."
Jiang Lan reached out and turned on the light. Xiao Ming got up and pulled Jiang Lan up to sit up as well: "Sit down, don't sleep yet, wait for me to come back before you sleep."
Jiang Lan was completely bewildered as she watched her rush to the bathroom. Only then did she realize that she had watched a horror movie and needed someone to accompany her to the toilet.
After Xiaoming got into bed, Jiang Lan pulled him into her arms: "You sleep, I'll sleep after you fall asleep."
This time, Jiang Lan didn't turn off the lights. After seeing that he was asleep, she kissed him several times before closing her eyes and falling asleep herself.
The next day, the two soaked in the hot springs again, then went to the hotel's buffet restaurant to fill their stomachs before packing up and heading home.
Xiaoming got off the bus at the express delivery station at the entrance of the community. She was going to pick up a package, and Jiang Lan said she had something to do and told her to go back first.
I took the package home, opened it, and checked it; there were no problems.
A short while later, Jiang Lan arrived home carrying her things. Xiao Ming went up to take the things from her hands, when suddenly a bouquet of flowers was thrust into his face.
Xiao Ming smiled as he held the large bouquet of flowers: "This is the first time I've received a bouquet of flowers. They're very beautiful, I love them, thank you!"
She put down the flowers and presented the things she had just unpacked to Jiang Lan: "This is my New Year's gift for you. Do you like it?"
Jiang Lan looked pleasantly surprised: "Mechanical keyboard? This brand's flagship gaming keyboard and mouse set has a waiting list, I really like it."
He put down his things, came over and hugged Xiaoming, then found an opened box and handed it to Xiaoming.
"A custom racket?! Thank you!"
Xiaoming removed the protective film, swung the racket, and felt the texture of the racket.
"How about it?"
"The feel is fantastic, I love it. You should try this keyboard."
Jiang Lan switched to a new keyboard and mouse, and opened the game: "Ming'er, come over, let's go to the battlefield and fight together."
Xiao Ming tossed aside a room full of luggage boxes, went over to log into the game, and teamed up with Jiang Lan to enter the battle royale battlefield.
It's another four-person team, the familiar top-ranked streamer duo.
Wearing headphones and immersed in the game, she remained silent when focused, only responding to her teammates.
So neither the streamer nor the viewers knew that the two were playing games together. All four of them were in a stable mood while playing the game, and Xiaoming had a great gaming experience.
"That old man tricked me. If anyone comes to help me up, I'm going to kill him."
Xiao Ming, at full health, was closest to the fallen Jiang Lan: "I'll help you up, come over here around the corner."
They had just helped the two of them up when a lightning bolt struck, knocking them both down again.
Xiao Ming exclaimed in surprise, and Jiang Lan simultaneously blurted out, "Holy crap!"
Before their teammates could even arrive, the two were hit by gunfire.
The comments paused for a moment, then suddenly flashed wildly with [???]
The streamer received a gift message and read it aloud through his headset: "The top donor carried a girl to victory in PUBG. Did he turn her into his wife through PUBG?"
"Host, I'd like to know too. Could you please answer this fan's question?"
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