Chapter 24 The Apartment Showdown Day Four: I must get my baby out of my arms...
Could you...?
don't want……
They bullied me...
elder brother.
Xie Ruan looked at Zhou Jingchi, her pitiful eyes still glistening with tears. Unexpectedly, Zhou Jingchi seemed to be moved by Xie Ruan's fragility, chuckled, and leaned down to touch Xie Ruan's still-red nose.
Xie Ruan's pink nose tip was rubbed until it turned even redder.
Before she could speak, Zhou Jingchi chuckled, probing the hidden feelings in Xie Ruan's heart: "You really don't like Ji Ye?"
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What kind of joke is the employer making?
How could he possibly like someone?
In this world, what Xie Ruan fears most is people.
With red eyes, Xie Ruan stared at Zhou Jingchi, her face, which was smaller than average, shaking like a rattle in front of him.
Xie Ruan was still anxious when he saw Zhou Jingchi laugh instead. He adjusted Xie Ruan's position and carried him out the door.
The general's barking kept ringing in my ears.
Xie Ruan's cheeks flushed.
Before she could even react, Xie Ruan was carried out the door by the man.
I got off the elevator.
Xie Ruan trembled even more violently, and her breathing became slightly rapid.
Why is this happening?
Xie Ruan subconsciously looked around, and only after she had looked around the whole place and confirmed that there was really no one there did she breathe a sigh of relief.
That's right, everyone else has already left work.
It won't be seen.
QAQ! Luckily, no one's around anymore!
Otherwise, how could he ever face anyone after being hit like this?!
Xie Ruan's chin was slightly raised, clearly indicating that she was sulking.
Xie Ruan got angry, and it was obvious that he couldn't be coaxed. But Zhou Jingchi seemed to have a firm grasp on him. He hugged him and opened the elevator door: "Ruan, since you hate Ji Ye, what about me? Don't you hate me?"
Xie Ruan Ping resisted everyone.
Strictly speaking, he didn't dislike Zhou Jingchi.
But he's afraid of people!
Xie Ruan can't very well say that she doesn't like you that much, can she?
Xie Ruan's bangs were rather long, and her eyes, which she had never trimmed, were completely obscured by her bangs and black-rimmed glasses. Xie Ruan pursed her pretty, wet, thin lips and stole a glance at Zhou Jingchi.
Looking at Zhou Jingchi's expectant expression, Xie Ruan said something insincere, her voice soft and gentle: "No...no."
QAQ! When you're in the world of martial arts, you're not in control of your own destiny.
Xie Ruan said this while saying one thing but meaning another.
Zhou Jingchi leaned closer, even closer: "Then, come to my house and be my nanny?"
Xie Ruan: "..."
QAQ! That's more like saying you don't like it.
Xie Ruan shook her head again, like a little rattle drum.
Whether it's social anxiety that's present for one day or every day, a socially anxious person understands better than anyone else.
Xie Ruan flailed her arms, but Zhou Jingchi wasn't annoyed: "Double wages?"
Xie Ruan shook her head frantically.
Zhou Jingchi: "Three times?"
Three times three hundred thousand... that's a lot.
Xie Ruan admitted he was very tempted, but he knew exactly what kind of money was more enjoyable to earn!
Xie Ruan shook her head frantically.
Zhou Jingchi raised an eyebrow slightly: "You don't like me so much that you want to save me money, do you?"
Xie Ruan was utterly shocked by the narcissism of modern people: "..."
Xie Ruan chose to keep quiet.
He stood there like a wooden statue, motionless, when Zhou Jingchi hugged him and asked, "What do you like to eat?"
Xie Ruan's cheeks flushed red: "..."
Zhou Jingchi was still playing with the hair on her side.
Xie Ruan was speechless, her whole body trembling uncontrollably. Even her swallowing became more labored than before. She shook her head frantically, "I like them all..."
He has no choice.
Xie Ruan still has to cook for her employer later.
Xie Ruan was still thinking about what to cook for Zhou Jingchi. She racked her brains but couldn't recall anything Zhou Jingchi actually liked to eat. It seemed the only thing described in the entire book was that the movie star liked omelet rice.
Xie Ruan couldn't find out what Zhou Jingchi liked, and originally planned to ask him for details, but Zhou Jingchi strode ahead and led him straight to the restaurant.
Xie Ruan's legs were still dangling in Zhou Jingchi's arms. Her face was turned to the side, and the fragrance she smelled at the tip of her nose was vividly displayed on the table in the next second.
Fried chicken, cola, hamburgers...
Braised pork belly.
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Xie Ruan even saw grilled meat bibimbap??
Xie Ruan hadn't eaten any of these things since arriving in this world, but browsing his phone allowed him to learn about them in advance.
However, seeing this situation now would make him feel like he's dreaming.
Xie Ruan blinked.
Completely unexpectedly, Zhou Jingchi whispered enticingly, "Aruan, if you come home with me and quit your job here, you can eat delicious food every day. You won't have to cook."
Xie Ruan admitted that the fried chicken burger is probably very delicious.
However, he makes his own decisions regarding the leftover desserts, seafood, and fresh ingredients in the refrigerator each day.
Xie Ruan was put down.
Xie Ruan breathed a sigh of relief.
I'm finally free.
Xie Ruan glanced timidly at Zhou Jingchi, still wondering whether she should ask him if she needed anything else, and if he could continue.
Then Zhou Jingchi casually took his blue bow-tie apron.
?
Xie Ruan was still bewildered.
Then Zhou Jingchi, who was clearly a size older than Xie Ruan, awkwardly but shamelessly tied Xie Ruan's apron around his own body.
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Before Xie Ruan could react, Zhou Jingchi opened the refrigerator and took out some light snow strawberries: "Want some ice cream?"
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Xie Ruan looked left and right.
He stared for a long time until their eyes met, and then he realized that Zhou Jingchi was talking to him.
Wait.
Should we let him do it?
Xie Ruan nodded.
He can do it.
Xie Ruan reached out his slender fingers, intending to take the strawberry, but before he could react, Zhou Jingchi suddenly stuffed the pale snow strawberry into his mouth.
The sweet juice spread across the tip of the tongue.
Xie Ruan froze, still lost in thought, and swallowed the food under Zhou Jingchi's watchful gaze, which seemed to be asking him if it tasted good.
...
Oh my god.
Did he eat some incredibly expensive strawberries?
Xie Ruan blinked.
QAQ! How can there be such delicious fruit?
Xie Ruan's body trembled uncontrollably from the delicious food.
In the past, Xie Ruan's only reason for living was to avoid pain and not want to die.
But now, Xie Ruan's purpose in life must include delicious food!
Xie Ruan couldn't help but swing her legs on the stool.
I couldn't contain my joy.
Xie Ruan was completely unaware that Zhou Jingchi was slightly taken aback as he looked at Xie Ruan's slightly raised chin and his happy, swaying posture.
A strange feeling began to sprout in Zhou Jingchi's heart.
Xie Ruan was still in a daze, staring at Zhou Jingchi, inexplicably forgetting her panic, and a shy blush appeared on her cheeks.
What is he doing?!
Xie Ruan suddenly jumped off the stool.
How did he become the employer serving him?
The employer? Are they going to compete with him for jobs too?
Xie Ruan's cheeks flushed red, and she quickly ran into the kitchen, saying, "You, you want to eat ice cream? I, I'll make it for you."
Xie Ruan's voice was barely audible as she hurriedly ran towards Zhou Jingchi's direction.
Before Xie Ruan could even touch the glass Zhou Jingchi had taken out, Zhou Jingchi skillfully bypassed her, then took out an ice cream bucket, scooped out a spoonful, placed it on the glass, and then, quite awkwardly, as if he had never done it before, cut a strawberry to decorate it before handing it to Xie Ruan.
Zhou Jingchi: "Eat."
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Xie Ruan was still in a daze when all the cups were handed to him.
Is that what he meant?
Yes, Zhou Jingchi, did you make this for him?
The employer serves the nanny.
Reversing the Heavenly Gang!?
Xie Ruan was unsure of what to do, and the thought of possible reasons made her tremble uncontrollably.
Completely unexpectedly, while Xie Ruan was still in a daze, Zhou Jingchi mistakenly thought that Xie Ruan found it too troublesome to carry the cup. So he simply picked her up with one hand, carried her to sit on the sofa in the restaurant, and then placed her on his lap.
The sudden contact made Xie Ruan tremble uncontrollably.
Before Xie Ruan could react, Zhou Jingchi scooped up a spoonful of ice cream and carefully fed it to her.
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Xie Ruan was still in a daze when Zhou Jingchi said, "Come with me. You don't need to cook. I'll cook for you."
Xie Ruan: "???"
Wait a minute, does this scene seem familiar?
Xie Ruan frantically searched her mind, but before she could recall anything, Zhou Jingchi, who seemed extremely displeased with Ji Ye, spoke up: "Unlike some of your employers, who not only don't cook for you, but also order you around, make you do this and that, and even throw away what you make, bullying you."
Xie Ruan sat awkwardly on Zhou Jingchi's lap.
Zhou Jingchi's sudden contact frightened him, but what he said made perfect sense.
Especially the point about discarding what he made.
Ji Ye actually did it!
Xie Ruan felt a little wronged and pouted.
That's why he doesn't like interacting with people!
Interacting with people is terrifying.
He has absolutely no grasp of other people's emotions.
Zhou Jingchi, however, acted as if he were a mouthpiece, watching him waver slightly and coaxing him: "Unlike me, my values are very upright. When I hire a nanny, I pay her well, and I don't order her around every day. I also don't suddenly lose my temper and criticize her for not doing a good job or for the food not being tasty. Or I don't waste the hard work she put in."
Xie Ruan was clearly persuaded, and her eyes reddened.
Seeing that Xie Ruan was wavering in his words, Zhou Jingchi thought there was hope and continued, "Then how about you come home with me? I'll talk to the Pei Group for you."
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Xie Ruan was still in a daze, her thoughts not yet processed by Zhou Jingchi's gentle persuasion, when she saw Zhou Jingchi's tone soften even more. Holding a spoon, as if coaxing a precious treasure in his arms, he scooped out another spoonful and handed it to Xie Ruan.
The sweet strawberry flavor spreads throughout the mouth.
It was as if the air itself was filled with a seductive power.
Xie Ruan stared blankly at Zhou Jingchi.
Zhou Jingchi called out his name: "Aruan".
Xie Ruan's response was slightly muffled and nasal; he was still thinking.
Then Zhou Jingchi's seductive voice echoed in his ear again: "How much money do you want? I'll give it to you, huh?"
Zhou Jingchi's gentle yet assertive voice, carrying a warm breath, wafted towards his earlobe.
He moved closer silently, casting a faint blush on Xie Ruan's earlobes.
Zhou Jingchi, however, seemed determined to coax the precious girl in his arms back, and added, "And I promise I won't bully you like they did, okay?"
...
Zhou Jingchi called his name again: "Aruan".
"OK."
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Author's Note: Juanbao: There's no such thing as deception.
Juanbao: (Hands on hips.JPG) Who knows what else might happen?! Even a mother understands her sons' mischievous thoughts!
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