Chapter 64 Chapter 64 Can you bear it?
The living room remained a mess in the end.
After getting used to it, there is actually a sense of fulfillment, which makes people who are bored inside feel safe and at ease.
And there is also a ready-made excuse to be lazy and not clean the house.
After Su Tu had lunch, she quietly worked half a day. In the evening, someone popped up again, first reminding her that it was time to eat, and then sending her a form.
She opened it and took a look.
I found it was a simple list of soft furnishing materials.
The arrangement is not that technical, but it is very specific.
Regarding their home, the total number of spaces and the items needed for each space were all listed carefully, but the column for specific selection was left blank.
The meaning was obvious, asking her to make a choice as soon as possible.
Su Tu slowly rolled the mouse, scrolling from top to bottom.
I actually saw towels and toothbrushes all the way from the curtains and carpet. I was a little amused and confused: "You spent the whole afternoon doing this?"
Shi Shu had no doubt that it was there: [Hmm]
And ask directly: [When do you start watching? ]
Su Tu felt that he had not yet clearly agreed to move in, but now he seemed to have been forced into a situation where he had no way out.
He couldn't wait even for a slight detour.
After a moment of silence, I finally didn't want to reject his enthusiasm. Besides, it seemed like that day would come sooner or later, so I might as well just go for it: [Let's wait until I'm done with this.]
Later he added: [Or if you have time, you can check it out online first.]
You can't really let her choose everything.
It's not like she lives alone, so if he doesn't feel involved at all, she might really feel a little resentful.
Shi Shu did not refuse: [OK]
After all, she agreed, so anything is fine.
So a few days later.
Almost every day when Su Tu opens his eyes, he receives a long list of unread messages.
The content was basically that he had preliminarily screened a few carpets, curtains, and TVs, and asked for her final opinion so that he could make a decision as soon as possible and fill in the form.
Or he could just ask her which brands of mattresses, four-piece sets, shower heads, and bath fragrances she likes so that he can find out in advance and place orders in time.
Throughout the whole process, Su Tu felt like he was being forced into a task.
You don't even have time to be stunned before you have to respond quickly.
She knew he was always efficient, but this was her first time experiencing it firsthand. It felt like… before he even moved in, his funeral arrangements were almost complete. Sometimes she really wanted to ask him, what on earth are you thinking about during training every day?
It also seems foreseeable that he will most likely say: It can be balanced.
Sometimes when I'm picking, I suddenly remember that a few months ago, every time he asked me about my preferences, I had to ask him indirectly and guess. Now that he can finally put it out in the open, he is really not polite at all.
She was unconsciously affected by this tense atmosphere.
I wasn't worried at first, but now I'm starting to worry. When the time comes to move, the lease on the house hasn't expired yet. What should I do?
Just like that, a week passed, and I had basically selected 1-3 options for everything on the form that I had seen online. As long as I waited for the house to be renovated and placed an order for them all at once, I would have everything fully furnished.
As for the rest, those that require on-site experience or on-site selection can be finalized.
Such as curtains, ornaments, mattresses and chairs.
Su Tu originally thought that he could take a look at it when he took clients to look at materials.
But it was strange that after picking things together for a few days, when she was suddenly asked to act alone, she seemed a little reluctant to go. Even though this was a daily work routine, she would still think about waiting for him to have a break to go together, or just give up and let him figure it out on his own.
A week passed.
The urgent schedule at hand is also beginning to stabilize.
On Sunday, Su Tu woke up and checked his phone out of habit, but surprisingly did not see any unread messages.
She rubbed her eyes and sat up again with her arms propped up.
Not sure if he had something to say, she was hesitating whether to call him directly, but when she opened the door and suddenly saw the figure in the living room, she froze.
Shi Shu heard the noise and looked up from the sofa.
His gaze was slightly stagnant.
"How did you..."
Su Tu blinked, visibly confused: "Will it be here?"
Shi Shu stood up and walked closer: "I'll take a break today."
She was still dazed: "Isn't this closed training?"
"Um."
He gathered her into his arms with familiarity, holding her flushed face, his fingers weaving through her soft hair, caressing it gently as he said, "I wrote a report, but I wasn't sure if it would be approved, so I didn't tell you."
"…oh."
She was still confused, as if she was trying to understand what he said, but also seemed a little dazed. After a while, she remembered to ask, "So, when will you be back?"
"Be here before ten o'clock." He looked at her and said.
That's a conservative estimate.
We have to leave before eight o'clock.
Su Tu came back to his senses, raised his phone and checked the time.
It's getting faster.
Only seven hours left.
With this concept.
My mentality suddenly became a little urgent, and I looked up at him with a slightly nervous expression: "What are we going to do later?"
She was still in her pajamas, and her body exuded the lingering warmth from the quilt and a light fragrance. She looked at him with serious and bright eyes, and her lips were also bright red and plump.
Haven't seen you for a week.
Even a week ago, they only had a brief, affectionate moment of a few minutes at the gate of the base.
Shi Shu's eyes dimmed slightly, and what he wanted to say honestly was: Can I just stay at home?
But I was afraid of scaring her.
In the end, he just followed the agreed direction and said, "It's all fine, read the materials, or watch the movie."
"hold head high…"
Su Tu's cheeks were burning from being stared at, and the corners of his eyes drooped as if dodging. He held his breath and said, "Then I'll go clean it up."
Then he reached out to push the person away, pretended to be calm and went into the bathroom. Facing the mirror, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips.
Actually, it's quite embarrassing.
When we just started dating and haven't seen each other for a while, we are a little hesitant out of inertia, but because we don't have much time, we don't want to waste it.
Not long after, Su Tu came out after washing up.
Only then did I notice that my living room, which had been a mess for half a month, had become tidy and brand new.
The originally dried petals were cleaned up and replaced by a brand new bunch of gray-purple mandalas.
All the balloons were completely deflated, leaving only a thin layer of plastic film, which was stacked together like a stack of notebooks.
Both of these items were placed on the equally clean workbench, looking fresh and bright.
She was stunned for a moment before slowly turning back: "...You cleaned it?"
As it turned out, even though the house was such a mess, she could still live there and her boyfriend even caught her in the act.
This kind of thing is really going to be a bit socially fatal...
Shi Shu disagreed: "Yeah."
The main point of attention was that even after he had been gone for so long, she still couldn't bear to clean up these things.
When he saw her Weibo last week, he wanted to hire someone to come and clean it up, but then he thought about it and felt it would be better to handle it himself, so he put it off until today and took care of it before she woke up.
But he couldn't actually guarantee that he would have the opportunity to do it himself every time in the future, so he could only say: "Next time the flowers wither, don't keep them, I will send you new ones."
If she likes it, he can always ensure fresh supply.
There is no need to dwell on decline.
It can also be a bit embarrassing to have your thoughts exposed.
Su Tu pursed his lips and muttered weakly, "But how do you know when it dries up?"
What he sends is different every time.
The flowering period of each flower is different.
Even the speed at which each batch withers is different.
So, how can he be sure when to give her a new one?
She thought he would tell her to just tell him when she was almost dry.
He didn't say anything, but just picked her up and put her on the workbench, holding her face and leaning forward.
He touched her gently for a while before reaching out and pulling out a bouquet from his side. He stroked her rosy lips and said in a hoarse voice, "I'll take this one."
Su Tu's breathing was slightly disordered.
Grabbing his shoulders, I opened my eyes hazily: "...Huh?"
Shi Shu put the flower aside, his fingertips, still tinged with fragrance, then moved it to the back of his neck. His low, magnetic voice sank into his teeth, "When it withers, I'll know it's time to give you a new one."
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Nearly an hour passed.
The two of them left the living room, one in front and one behind, holding hands.
Shi Shu originally wanted to take people out to eat something good.
But it was getting late, so Su Tu chose to have a quick bite downstairs and asked someone to drive directly to the home furnishing mall.
I thought that after a week of shopping and communication, and the experience of being misunderstood before, I would be able to adapt to this trip to some extent.
But I didn’t expect that the feeling of looking at soft furnishings is much more subtle than that of hard furnishings.
When the shopping guide called me Mr. and Mrs. one by one and introduced me enthusiastically——
"This atmospheric curtain has a laid-back, relaxed feel thanks to its material and style. Pairing it with greenery or fragrance will easily create a gentle, inviting atmosphere."
"The light transmittance is also very important. The double-layer zipper has a 100% light-blocking rate, which is suitable for use on weekends when you want to sleep in a little longer. The single-layer zipper has a 80% light-blocking rate, which can block the peripheral vision while allowing a certain amount of light to filter in. Even if the lights are not on at night, it can ensure a very natural and intimate atmosphere, which may even be more artistic than with the lights on."
"It's perfect for young couples like you, looking to maintain your relationship despite your busy and tiring work schedule..."
——As expected, Su Tu’s cheeks turned red after being rubbed.
I really wanted it.
But now I am in a difficult situation.
Because if you are sure you want it, it is almost equivalent to agreeing to do something with him in the night with 80% light transmittance.
But if I refuse, and let him introduce me for so long, wouldn’t it be a bit awkward…
Shi Shu's reaction was relatively calm.
But if you look closely, you can actually see that there is a slight redness on his neck, and when he looks at her, his eyes are more wandering than usual, even a little mischievous.
It seems like we've already reached that point.
But I still don't know whether she is willing to do so or not.
After a long while, seeing that she still had no intention of expressing her opinion, he cleared his throat and stopped the salesperson from continuing, saying, "Let's go with this one."
At most, after it’s hung up, if she doesn’t like it, she can just replace it with a new one.
Coming out of the curtain shop.
Both of them felt relieved to varying degrees, but turned around and walked into a mattress store in a daze.
There is no doubt that the shopping guide's words are more subtle——
"This pocket spring mattress is specially designed for couples. Each spring is independently supported and provides strong support. Whether you turn over or get close at night, there is almost no interference."
"In addition, the high-density memory foam can perfectly fit the curves, and the soft touch makes lying down feel like being gently embraced. The silent effect is obvious."
"If your home isn't very soundproof and you're worried about people hearing things, this is definitely the best option..."
Words alone don't count.
It is also strongly recommended that two people lie down on it together and try it out for themselves.
Because it is a flagship model, this mattress was placed in a separate space. After the two of them lay down next to each other awkwardly, the shopping guide reached out to turn off the main light in the room.
It is said to be an immersive experience. What a warm and soft feeling it would be to lie on a bed like this together at night and look at each other unexpectedly.
However, the ceiling light made a "click" sound.
The moment of turning off.
Su Tu could feel it.
In fact, there was only endless stiffness and awkwardness...even though they had slept together once before.
But at that time he was running a fever and his mood was not very stable. She stayed with him, mostly just to comfort him.
Now that they have confirmed their relationship and have had intimate contact, it is impossible for them to feel relaxed if they lie in the same bed again, regardless of whether they have experienced it or not.
Besides, this is a public place, and there are people watching them all the time, how can they possibly immerse themselves in it...
She twisted her hands together and "felt" like a corpse for a while, then she secretly turned her head and looked to the side.
When I first met that unfathomable, silent gaze in the dim light, my heart skipped a beat.
Subconsciously averted his gaze.
He held it in for another two seconds before sitting up as if nothing had happened.
Seeing this, the salesperson quickly turned on the light and walked closer, asking enthusiastically, "How do you feel?"
“…”
Su Tu's heart was beating like a drum, her mind full of the undisguised aggression in his eyes when they were lying on the bed just now. No matter what she wanted, it would be a lie to say that she was not nervous.
He immediately grabbed the edge of the bed and babbled, "It seems a little too soft."
The shopping guide was stunned for a moment: "No, our model is made with the right hardness and softness."
But he quickly added, "If you like it harder, there are other options outside. I can take you out to have a look."
Feeling the person next to her also sit up, she felt even more nervous. Without meeting his eyes, she hooked her fingers at her side, asking for help: "For now... let's not do that."
They had indeed just gotten together.
If he had just bought the mattress and sent it home, she would probably be able to accept it if she thought about it carefully.
But nothing has happened yet, and they are lying here discussing sleeping together. The scale is really... indescribable.
She thought to herself that she should take it easy. The bed she ordered had not been delivered yet, so there was no need to rush for the mattress.
Besides, she had already accompanied him to look at so many soft furnishings. It was impossible for him to question her wishes at this point.
As Shi Shu watched her fingertips hooked around him and the bracelet slipping off her wrist, his voice faded for no apparent reason: "Thank you for your help."
"Let's think about it."
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I don’t know if it’s an illusion.
After coming out of the mattress store, Su Tu always felt that something was wrong with his mood.
But I'm not sure.
Because no matter how happy or unhappy he was, he basically always had that expression, and it had been almost a day since he left the base, so it was normal for his mood to drop a little in the evening.
I didn't think much about it. Seeing that it was almost time and the home furnishing mall was about to close, I pulled the person aside and said, "Let's look at the other things next time."
It would have been unrealistic to watch it all in one go.
Shi Shu didn't refute, just said "hmm" calmly, and then asked: "Are you hungry?"
Su Tu shook his head: "It's not even five o'clock yet, and I just ate not long ago."
During the training period, diet was strictly controlled. Even if he reported to go out, he had to follow safety regulations. Therefore, in order to avoid trouble, he did not eat at noon and probably would not eat at night.
So she didn't really want to spend her time letting him watch her eat.
Shi Shu led the group towards the elevator and said, "Why don't we go shopping in the mall next door for a while? We can eat when we're hungry."
Su Tu was stunned for a moment when he heard this: "..."
He doesn't seem like the type to go shopping.
But thinking that there were only three hours left and there was really nothing to do, and if I went to the mall, I could buy him some more things, so I nodded in agreement.
Last time, in front of so many people, I only gave them Band-Aids and a water bottle.
It's indeed a bit shabby.
She thought so, but she didn't expect that the shopping mall next door he was talking about was actually the largest luxury brand shopping mall in the city.
A place where even first-line cosmetics can only stay on the first floor below ground level.
I immediately backed off, feeling that if I were to choose a gift for him here, I'd probably only be able to afford a pair of underwear...
But soon, she stopped thinking about these things because she was taken to the jewelry area with a clear purpose.
Just finished looking at the home.
Looking at jewelry again?
Her heart skipped a beat, thinking he was going to take her to pick out a ring, and she looked a little disheveled.
After a moment, he was only led to the bracelet cabinet.
Shi Shu lowered his eyes: "See if there is anything you like."
Su Tu blinked blankly: "..."
The situation was different from what she had expected, but her confusion did not ease. "Why did you buy another bracelet? Don't we have a lot at home?"
He said firmly, "But you don't like it."
She retorted: "I don't dislike it."
He looked down at her, silent for a moment, and then asked calmly, as if simply asking, "Then why don't you wear it?"
"because……"
It’s too expensive.
She subconsciously wanted to say.
But it seems unlikely to hold true.
Because the one I picked at the night market for the first time was actually not expensive, even less expensive than the one she had in her hand.
She was a little confused about the answer.
At the same time, I also felt that something was wrong.
Why does he keep buying himself bracelets?
First time at a night market, maybe just a coincidence.
The second time he competed abroad, there was nothing wrong with him purchasing local specialty jewelry on behalf of others.
The third time, in order to return the gift she returned, he retaliated by buying 6 at once, which was still reasonable.
The fourth time he was about to confess his love to her, he bought her another bracelet, which she already had 8 of.
It's already a bit strange here.
Logically speaking, she already has 8 and has no intention of returning them. At such a serious moment of confession, shouldn't he give her something else, such as a necklace or ring, which would be more reasonable?
But he didn't change it.
And after looking at home furnishings and feeling a little off, you bring yourself here to buy a bracelet?
Is the reason just as he said, because even after buying so many things, she still doesn't want to wear them, which means she doesn't really like them, so you want to keep buying until she is satisfied?
It seems to make sense.
But she felt inexplicably.
There should be more to it than that.
For no reason, a guess popped up in her mind, causing her to subconsciously look at her wrist, then slowly raised it: "You are..."
"Want me to change this one?"
Shi Shu's eyes were cold and he said nothing.
It was like he was despising himself for caring about something so insignificant.
Su Tu knew that he had guessed correctly, but he was still puzzled: "Why?"
"Do you know who sent it?"
He frowned.
I don't want to continue this topic anymore.
She then confirmed her suspicions and asked, "But what if I don't want to pick them?"
“…”
Shi Shu's eyelashes trembled.
His thin white eyelids lifted, staring at her silently.
Stinky man.
He was daydreaming all day long, and he even dared to warn her with his eyes!
Su Tu gritted his teeth secretly, and really wanted to see how much he could endure: "Since you have already found out, I also feel that it is not good to keep it from you."
Shi Shu: “…”
She shook her wrist and spoke briskly, as if she didn't think there was anything wrong with eating from the pot and looking at the bowl. "Indeed, I like this bracelet very much, and I still miss the person who gave it to me. Even if we can't meet again in the future, I will never forget it."
"Besides, I have a lot of similar items at home, all given by the same person."
"Do you want to go back with me and take a look?"
Shi Shu's jaw was tense and his expression was extremely gloomy.
The low pressure emanating from his body was clearly pushing the atmosphere to the brink of tearing apart, as if asking: Have you considered his feelings by doing this?
But after a long silence, he just trembled his fingertips and said calmly: "Let's go eat."
Su Tu: “…”
I'll just suffocate you to death!
She cursed in her heart, her face not looking good: "I won't eat it!"
Without further ado, she grabbed his coat collar and ordered him coldly, "I don't want to hang out with you anymore. Send me back now."
…
The car goes back and forth.
When they returned to the basement, the atmosphere in the car had changed from ambiguous and charming to unprecedentedly tense. During the entire journey, the two of them did not even exchange a single word.
After getting off the car, Su Tu turned and walked towards the elevator.
When he found that the person didn't follow him, he turned back and stared silently.
Shi Shu stopped where he was.
Her long eyelashes drooped slightly, hiding the gloom in her eyes, and her hard magnetic field had become dim without knowing when.
He could tolerate it. She had not completely forgotten others and was already trying her best to suppress her emotions and not care about the details.
But she wanted to dissect everything, laying out her past with others for him to appreciate.
Is this true?
Is it a bit too much of a test of his resilience?
He pursed his lips tightly, as if he was determined to avoid her.
The voice he finally spoke was also low and faint, as if begging her to let him go: "It's getting late. I have to go back to the base first. Is that okay?"
Su Tu: “…”
He had always acted decisively, and she had never seen him so hesitant. From the mall to now, every step she took seemed as if she was taking him to the execution ground.
It's getting heavier and more depressing.
Knowing it is getting late, he still deliberately delays.
If she can't sleep when she goes back, the blame will still be put on her.
Su Tu opened his phone and checked the time: "Another hour and a half."
Then she raised her eyes coldly, as if determined to confront him, and said, "If you leave now, don't come to me again."
Shi Shu was stunned: "..."
After a pause, she forced him to make a choice as if it were an ultimatum: "Come up with me and look at those things. If you think you can bear it, we will continue."
"If you can't stand it anymore and want to break up with me, it's all up to you."
His eyes trembled: "..."
It was a bit unbelievable that the person who had just been shopping for home furnishings with me with a blushing face suddenly had the idea of drawing a clear line between me and him.
Just to firmly protect another person.
His Adam's apple rolled with difficulty, and even his remaining faith was overwhelmed by regret. But time could not go back to the time before he was angry and wanted to take her to choose a bracelet.
Apart from accompanying her upstairs, he let everything lie bare.
He had no other choice.
…
Entered the living room.
Su Lu walked straight to the workbench, opened a drawer with familiarity, and took out an old hand-sewn cloth bag from next to the nine bracelets that were arranged in a row.
As Shi Shu's gaze passed by, his eyes dimmed again.
I felt more and more self-deprecating in my heart.
It turned out to be something he gave.
It has always been like this, just randomly putting it together with the gifts from others.
The reaction was baffling.
This made Su Tu even more annoyed.
I have been thinking about all sorts of things all day long, and I don't know what I think of her in my heart.
Now even when she wanted to confess to him honestly, it seemed like she was forcing a good woman into prostitution, and she had forced such a virgin boy to the point that he couldn't even smile!
She had a stern face, and suddenly she began to feel a little uncomfortable with the person standing in front of her, who was so tall that it weakened her own momentum.
He immediately pointed at the office chair beside him and ordered unhappily, "Sit down!"
It has come to this.
Shi Shu had nothing to resist, so he numbly did as he was told.
Su Tu pursed his lips, too lazy to look at his pitiful appearance as if someone had let him down.
He lowered his head and leaned against the workbench, then unzipped the cloth bag.
After a brief rummaging, he accurately found a small red velvet bag. He opened the bag and took out a product description from it. Then he raised his left hand and said, "You've seen this before. It's the most meaningful item here."
After that, he unfolded the instructions and read out the key points: "Aquamarine, suitable for those who are not good at expressing themselves and lack confidence. Benefits: Enhance self-confidence and courage, strengthen communication skills, enhance affinity, and thus improve interpersonal relationships."
After reading, put the packet and instructions on the table.
It is convenient for him to review.
Then he took out a second bracelet from the cloth bag and read the instructions again: "Pink quartz, represents the master's relationship and emotions, can improve interpersonal relationships and strengthen the emotional bond with family."
After that, he put it on the table again and continued to read the third sentence: "Citrine, corresponding to the solar plexus, enhances self-confidence and communication skills, and indirectly improves the sense of alienation among relatives."
Article 4: "Amethyst is suitable for intellectual workers or students, improving interpersonal relationships, and enhancing wisdom and creativity."
Then there are other things: "The red string amulet symbolizes good luck and wards off evil, and can strengthen interpersonal relationships and promote connections with loved ones."
"Jade is considered the essence of the earth. It has the power to ward off evil, ensure safety, and harmonize the aura. It can enhance the harmonious energy in interpersonal relationships..."
The more Shi Shu listened, the more stunned he became. His attention, which had been deliberately kept away, gradually returned, prompting him to slowly raise his eyes and look at the objects and words on the table.
Improve your popularity.
Improve interpersonal relationships.
Improve kinship alienation.
Improve interpersonal relationships.
Strengthen interpersonal relationships...
All of this, with obvious superstitious expectations.
No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like a gift that a man in his early twenties would give.
His brows were furrowed, and he seemed a little bewildered, as if he gradually couldn't understand the situation. He could only hold her wrist and look up to ask, "These..."
"Who gave you all these?"
Even though she asked this, as if connected, her mind suddenly flashed through the image of an old man who often appeared on her social media in the past...
His expression became increasingly stiff.
Su Tu's voice was interrupted, and his gaze moved from his wrist to his stunned eyes, but his expression was not moved at all: "Don't you know everything?"
Shi Shu: “…”
Do you know to ask now?
What were you doing so early?
Seeing his reaction, she thought he probably understood everything, so she stopped reading and placed the cloth bag on the table. She lowered her eyes and asked him for confirmation: "Can you bear it?"
"Still want to break up?"
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The author has something to say: ps: The meaning of the bracelet is quoted from the Internet.
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