Chapter 53: Will I smell sweat?
Glancing at Xu Shaoyu beside her, Yan Ruo asked with a guilty conscience, "Mom! Do you know him?"
"He came to your house to look for you last time, have you forgotten?
"Yes, yes, yes! He's my colleague Xu Shaoyu! He came to ask me about some unfinished business matters and will be staying at home for two days!"
You're staying for two more days?
Yan's mother glanced at Xu Shaoyu with suspicion. He looked good, but a little fierce.
Xu Shaoyu didn't quite understand what they were saying, and saw that both of them were looking at him.
She forced a stiff smile and said, "Hello, Auntie! I'm sorry to bother you these past few days!"
Although Xu Shaoyu tried his best to appear more amiable, the aura that came from being in a high position for a long time could not be concealed.
In addition, he was wearing a formal suit, which made him look like a leader who came to inspect.
As a result, the atmosphere at the Tianyan family's dinner table became more solemn than ever before.
Of the four people, Yan Ruo was probably the most relaxed, eating without even looking up. After running all afternoon, she was extremely hungry.
She felt someone kicking her leg, and she looked up in confusion, seeing Yan's mother winking at her frantically.
Only then did he realize that the atmosphere at the table was a bit strange. He laughed dryly and picked up a piece of meat for Xu Shaoyu.
"Try it! This is pork raised at home. You can't buy it anywhere else even if you have money!"
Yan's father and mother also quickly said a few polite words, and with Xu Shaoyu's deliberate cooperation, the atmosphere in the second half of the dinner became a little more harmonious.
After dinner, Yan's parents went out for a walk as usual, and Yan Ruo would usually go with them.
But now Xu Shaoyu is here. If I go out with him, we will definitely be watched by others. It is not a good idea to leave him alone at home.
Yan Ruo could only take him to the guest room on the second floor.
The Yan family’s house is a three-story building built a few years ago.
The first floor is the main hall, living room, kitchen, and bedrooms of Yan's parents; the second floor is where Yan Ruo and his sister Yan Qing live, plus there is a living room and guest room.
The third floor is also a guest room, but it is rarely used.
After tidying up the room, I took out the washed sheets and quilt covers and changed them.
Xu Shaoyu stood at the door and watched quietly for a while. Even though neither of them spoke, his mood was calmer than ever before.
After tidying up, Yan Ru brushed his arm and left the room. Her attitude wasn't exactly cold, but it also lacked the warm hospitality she had when Yan's parents were around.
"Rest first, come to me if you need anything!"
Xu Shaoyu, "I have something to talk to you about right now!"
Yan Ruo paused. She actually didn't know how to face Xu Shaoyu.
I resigned and broke up with Xu Shaoyu because I learned that Xu Shaoyu was getting engaged, and I made the decision in a fit of anger.
Although impulsive, she does not regret it!
So the last time Xu Shaoyu came to see her, she insisted on her decision.
Because she knew that she no longer had the courage to waste time and energy on a fruitless relationship like she did a few years ago.
Later, she encountered danger in Nancheng and called Xu Shaoyu for help, but Xu Shaoyu told her not to disturb him because of trivial matters!
This made Yan Ruo more determined in his choice.
After all, they are not from the same world.
Later she laughed at herself for taking other people's polite words seriously.
Unexpectedly, Xu Shaoyu came again! She really couldn't understand why he came to see her again!
…
Facing Xu Shaoyu's burning gaze, Yan Ruo lowered his head and didn't dare to look up at all, like a deserter who was afraid to face reality.
He just asked quietly, "What's the matter?"
Xu Shaoyu raised his hand and gently tapped her forehead, "Sit down and talk!"
Yan Ruo covered the place where he was hit and warned:
"Just talk, don't touch me! Especially when my parents are around, be careful!"
Turning on the light in the small living room on the second floor, Yan Ruo sat on the single sofa by the balcony and raised her chin to indicate, "You can tell me now!"
Xu Shaoyu narrowed his eyes and said, "You're so brave, now you dare to talk to me like this!"
"I have always been very brave!" Relying on being in his own home, Yan Ruo is now fearless.
"It's just that you used to be my boss, so naturally I had to be polite! Now that I've resigned, you're nothing to me!"
A dangerous light flashed in Xu Shaoyu's deep black eyes, and he leaned forward slightly.
"You're saying I'm nothing?"
Yan Ruo turned her head slightly, not daring to look him in the eye.
She was afraid that he would get too angry and cause trouble for her, but she also hoped that he would just walk away in anger, so that she would have less trouble.
Seeing her avoid looking at him, Xu Shaoyu leaned close to her ear and spoke softly.
"You forgot, I'm your boyfriend. How about I go and reintroduce myself to your uncle and aunt later?"
"No!" Yan Ruo suddenly looked up. "Xu Shaoyu, don't say that to them!"
"I'm so incompetent?"
"Of course not, it's because you're so impressive that I'm afraid... you'll scare them!"
Seeing that she had finally put away the thorns on her body, Xu Shaoyu leaned his head on her shoulder, his tone slowed down, and his voice sounded a little tired.
"Ruoruo, be good! Okay?"
After a long while, seeing that he had no intention of getting up, Yan Ruo reached out and pushed him.
"What did you want to talk to me about just now?"
Xu Shaoyu buried his head in her neck, took a deep breath, and then stood up and sat back down.
Yan Ruo tilted her head and touched her itchy neck, thinking somewhat embarrassedly.
She ran outside all afternoon today and sweated a lot. I wonder if Xu Shaoyu could smell the sweat just now.
Xu Shaoyu didn't know what she was thinking. He tapped his fingers on his legs and looked like he was discussing a billion-dollar project.
Seeing this, Yan Ruo unconsciously sat up straight.
Xu Shaoyu's eyes flashed with subtle self-blame, "I heard about what happened to you in South City last time."
"What?"
"I heard from Su Yue that Xiao Congye is causing trouble for you! Don't worry, I've already warned the Xiao family, he won't dare to do it again!"
"Oh, thank you!" Thinking back to the fear and helplessness that night, Yan Ruo still felt a lingering fear.
Xu Shaoyu clearly didn't care when he called, so why is he talking about this now?
Xu Shaoyu saw through her perfunctory attitude at a glance. When he thought about how she faced danger alone that day while he knew nothing, he felt a dull pain in his heart.
He held Yan Ruo's hand tightly in his palm, his voice a little hoarse. "I'm sorry!"
"Ah?" Yan Ruo suddenly looked up, unable to believe his ears.
Xu Shaoyu, who has always been proud and arrogant and never bows to anyone, actually said sorry.
Xu Shaoyu stroked her hand, "I didn't know you were in trouble that day, and I didn't know it was you who called, so I said that."
"You must have been very scared at that time!"
Some things are better left unsaid, but once someone mentions them, the grievances in your heart can no longer be suppressed.
Just like a child who has fallen and is hurt, he won’t cry at all when he is alone, but once his mother asks him if it hurts, he will burst into tears.
Yan Ruo's nose felt sore, her eyes were swollen and red, and her voice was choked with sobs.
"It's all in the past! I don't remember it!"
Xu Shaoyu reached out and pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly and patting her back gently.
"It's okay, it's okay! I'm here, I've always been here!"
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