Chapter 9 Living Together, Avoiding Women
Chapter 9
Lu Baozhu was very rational and did not feel at all that Xu Xing'an had any other intentions besides sleeping on the floor in her room.
It might be because of Xu Xing'an's reliability, or it might be because Lu Baozhu knew the plot and Xu Xing'an's character.
In the novel, he is depicted as a womanizer who never married.
Thinking of this, Lu Baozhu suddenly looked at Xu Xing'an with a complicated expression. Could this man be incapable in certain things?
Because of this idea, Lu Baozhu was no longer ashamed that Xu Xing'an wanted to sleep in the same room with her.
Seeing that Lu Baozhu remained silent, Xu Xing'an felt that he had been a bit abrupt, and that he had acted impulsively. He wondered how to talk to Lu Baozhu.
Assuring Lu Baozhu that he had no ulterior motives seemed like a cover-up, and saying he wouldn't sleep on the floor in Lu Baozhu's room also seemed like a cover-up. Besides, there was the matter of Lu Baozhu's fear of thunder that needed to be addressed, and it was unclear what Lu Baozhu's thoughts were.
If Xu Xing'an was not very capable in certain things, wouldn't that explain why he never married?
Lu Baozhu quietly looked at Xu Xing'an. Xu Xing'an had his eyelids lowered, but he looked up because of Lu Baozhu's gaze, and their eyes met.
The tall, upright man stood there, and he didn't look like someone who couldn't do certain things.
Realizing what she had been thinking, Lu Baozhu blushed and said in a barely audible voice, "Okay, you can sleep on the floor."
As night fell, the rain outside intensified.
Lu Baozhu lay in bed listening to the pattering of raindrops outside, and then she heard the rumbling of thunder.
Remembering that Xu Xing'an had slept in the same room as her, Lu Baozhu didn't seem so scared anymore, and she quickly fell asleep with her eyes closed.
The rain didn't stop until dawn. All Xu Xing'an could hear was the occasional sound of raindrops falling outside and Lu Baozhu's long, steady breathing.
......
Knowing that Lu Xing'an was going to buy goods, Lu Baozhu, who had been bored all day, insisted on going with him.
Following Lu Xing'an to the wholesale market where they sourced their goods, Lu Baozhu looked at the beautiful seashell handicrafts and discussed with Lu Xing'an which one looked best.
After Lu Baozhu finished speaking, she remembered something: Lu Xing'an had questioned her taste last time. Xu Xing'an's stall business was also doing well, which meant that the things Xu Xing'an sold were popular with most people.
Xu Xing'an glanced at the items Lu Baozhu liked and ordered the goods according to Lu Baozhu's instructions.
Lu Baozhu was also interested in other things at the wholesale market, such as hair ties and pretty earrings. Xu Xing'an accompanied Lu Baozhu as they browsed around.
Lu Baozhu took a fancy to a pair of pink earrings adorned with pearls. She showed them to Xu Xing'an and asked, "Are they pretty?"
Xu Xing'an nodded slightly and helped Lu Baozhu pay the bill.
Lu Baozhu: "......."
She recalled the questioning look she received last time, the seashell necklace that Xu Xing'an had mentioned selling, and the fact that Xu Xing'an had just purchased goods based on her opinion, as well as this earring.
Xu Xing'an wasn't questioning her taste at all; he just wanted to give her the seashell necklace, and he made up an excuse because of what she said.
When they returned, Lu Baozhu was in a good mood, which even Xu Xing'an could tell.
Xu Xing'an thought that Lu Baozhu liked the pair of pink earrings.
After returning home, Lu Baozhu tried on the earrings at home. She loved the cute earrings and planned to wear them with Xu Xing'an when they went to set up their stall at the beach that evening.
A reliable man walked past Lu Baozhu, who looked up at Xu Xing'an and gave him a bright smile.
Xu Xingan: "......"
Xu Xing'an glanced again at the style of the earrings Lu Baozhu was wearing.
He felt that his delicate fiancée was somewhat difficult to take care of, yet she seemed easy to take care of in some ways; she could be so happy over an earring that cost only a few dollars.
Xu Xing'an seems to be becoming more and more reliable with Lu Baozhu, and Lu Baozhu, who is so reliable, no longer hides her temper.
When Lu Baozhu and Xu Xing'an set off together in the evening, she didn't forget to bring floral water. She sprayed herself with the floral water a few times, and then she was about to spray Xu Xing'an with it. Xu Xing'an took a step back subconsciously when he smelled the floral water.
Lu Baozhu opened her eyes wide as if accusing Xu Xing'an, asking him why he was hiding.
After a moment of silence, Xu Xing'an stood in front of Lu Baozhu again, and Lu Baozhu sprayed him with floral water a few more times.
Lu Baozhu thought to herself, "She's so good to Xu Xing'an. She sprays herself with floral water and doesn't even forget to spray it on Xu Xing'an!"
As for her attitude and temper towards Xu Xing'an, she had long forgotten about it.
At first, Lu Baozhu would be with Xu Xing'an when they set up their stall, but later they went to the beach to play. After playing for a while, they went back to the beach to stroll around.
Lu Baozhu has been coming here frequently these past few days, and she's gotten to know which stalls at the night market are good and which aren't.
This time, Lu Baozhu saw a new stall selling Xinjiang rice noodles. It smelled delicious, so she hesitated for a moment before buying a bowl of Xinjiang rice noodles. When she went back, she also brought Xu Xing'an some small bread rolls that she thought tasted very good.
Xu Xing'an prefers light flavors, but he occasionally eats some desserts.
Back at Xu Xing'an's stall, Lu Baozhu talked to Xu Xing'an about the Xinjiang fried rice noodles that were very novel to her.
After glancing at it, Xu Xing'an asked, "Isn't it too spicy?"
Lu Baozhu looked up and said, "No problem."
After eating a few bites, Lu Baozhu started looking around for water to drink. Xu Xing'an had just returned from a nearby cold drink stall and handed Lu Baozhu a cold drink.
Lu Baozhu: "......."
She wasn't sure if it was because her face was burning from bragging or because the Xinjiang fried rice noodles were too spicy, but her face felt hot from the spiciness.
Lu Baozhu took a big gulp of her cold drink, but it didn't feel refreshing. She took another sip, thinking that she must look a bit disheveled.
Xu Xing'an stood in front of Lu Baozhu and looked at her. Lu Baozhu glared at Xu Xing'an.
Xu Xingan: "......"
The market closed early today, and the night market was bustling with activity. Lu Baozhu didn't want to go back; she walked on the beach and played there, while Xu Xing'an stood watching her from a short distance away.
Lu Baozhu played for a while, then went to look at Xu Xing'an. It seemed that Xu Xing'an was not very interested in this matter, or rather, it seemed that Xu Xing'an was not someone who liked to do anything.
Just like him, calm and composed.
Lu Baozhu felt bored and had had her fill of fun, so she went to find Xu Xing'an to go back with him.
The delicate and soft girl ran, charming and sweet, but for some reason she seemed a little unhappy again.
As Xu Xing'an was riding his tricycle back home, he encountered an acquaintance.
Lu Baozhu sat on the back seat of the tricycle. Seeing that Xu Xing'an was not riding, she tugged at Xu Xing's clothes and tilted her head.
The man was shocked when he saw Lu Baozhu, and then his eyes were filled with amazement.
Xu Xing'an frowned slightly when he saw the amazement in his eyes.
Lu Baozhu asked Xu Xing'an, "Do you know him?"
Upon hearing this, the man standing there quickly introduced himself: "I am Chen Yu."
......
Chen Yu wanted to talk to Xu Xing'an. Xu Xing'an didn't have anything to say to Chen Yu, but under Chen Yu's insistence, and because Xu Xing'an didn't want Chen Yu to come looking for him or Lu Baozhu again, he finally agreed to talk to Chen Yu.
Xu Xing'an: "I'll take her home first."
Lu Baozhu: "........."
Since Xu Xing'an didn't want Lu Baozhu to know about his affairs, Lu Baozhu didn't want to know either, or rather, she wasn't curious. Of course, she could guess some things; it must be related to Xu Xing'an being betrayed in his career.
Chen Yu: "Why don't I wait for you at the restaurant downstairs from your house?"
Xu Xing'an didn't want to say much to Chen Yu, or for the two of them to talk about the past. He said, "No need, just wait for me downstairs at my house."
After escorting Lu Baozhu upstairs, Xu Xing'an went downstairs to meet Chen Yu, who was coming over shortly.
Chen Yu was sweating profusely when he arrived. When he saw Xu Xing'an, Xu Xing'an didn't speak, and Chen Yu didn't know how to start the conversation. After a while, he said, "There's a decoration company owner who said that after you were betrayed, you became despondent and ended up setting up a stall at the night market."
Chen Yu knew that Xu Xing'an might not want to see him, but after hearing all this, he immediately came to find Xu Xing'an. What shocked him was that there was another woman with Xu Xing'an?
Of course, Chen Yu couldn't ask Xu Xing'an these questions at this time, and even if he did, Xu Xing'an might not answer.
Chen Yu advised, "This whole thing is his fault. How can you just let it go like this because of his mistake?"
Xu Xing'an paid no attention to the rumors that came from Jiang Cheng and that Boss Chen.
Xu Xing'an had no intention of explaining to Chen Yu, but Chen Yu kept trying to persuade him.
Xu Xing'an said, "Why should I be discouraged because of him?"
Chen Yu was pleasantly surprised to hear this, but then he wondered why Xu Xing'an was setting up a street stall if he wasn't planning to quit the industry because he was discouraged.
After thinking for a moment, Chen Yu gritted his teeth and asked, "If that's the case, why did you go and set up a street stall?"
Xu Xing'an: "Is there anything else?"
Chen Yu knew Xu Xing'an didn't want to talk about it, so he didn't ask anymore. But after thinking for a moment, he said, "If you want to continue, I'll work with you. Just give me a call!"
Before leaving, Chen Yu said, "I'm waiting for your call, and... a few other people are also waiting for your call."
After returning home, Lu Baozhu stopped thinking about Xu Xing'an. She remembered that she hadn't dried the new clothes she bought yesterday after washing them, so she took them out of the washing machine and hung them on the balcony to dry.
Xu Xing'an saw Lu Baozhu hanging clothes on the terrace, rolled up his sleeves and went over to help Lu Baozhu hang the clothes.
Lu Baozhu: "You leave it to air, I'm going to take a shower."
Xu Xingan: "Okay."
Xu Xing'an unfolded a black vest with pink patterns and felt his palms burning.
Besides the tank top, there was also a pair of shorts that looked rather revealing.
Are these the pajamas that Lu Baozhu bought?
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