At first, Qu Chaozong was grateful to Zhang Xin for her help with the contract and would reply to her ssages. But later he found out that even if he replied, Zhang Xin wouldn’t respond. She acted like she was playing a single-player ga, sending random text ssages whenever she felt like it.
Over ti, Qu Chaozong gradually regarded the ssages from Zhang Xin as no more important than the ads sent by 10086, glancing at them and then casually deleting them.
Looking at Zhang Xin standing opposite him, Qu Chaozong noticed she seed thinner after months of not seeing her. Her eyebrows seed more prominent, making her look increasingly pretty, especially with a face that seed to reflect light due to her smooth skin.
Qu Chaozong took a step back, maintaining a two-ter distance and asked with a frown, "Need sothing from ?"
Zhang Xin giggled cheekily, "Can’t I find you without a reason?"
Qu Chaozong couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on from her tone. Just as he was about to speak, his nose felt itchy, and he couldn’t suppress it, quickly turning his head to cover his mouth and sneezing twice consecutively.
Zhang Xin asked, "Are you okay? Are you sick? You’re more likely to catch a cold after the New Year. Do you have any dicine at ho? I heard from a doctor that for treating a cold, you absolutely must not take dicine recklessly, as so have serious side effects that particularly harm the kidneys! Let think, what was the na of the dicine he ntioned at that ti...?"
Qu Chaozong felt annoyed, "Go to hell! You’re the one who’s sick!"
Zhang Xin laughed mischievously, "Yes, I told you before, I’m sick. I haven’t co to see you because I was hospitalized for treatnt. Now that my condition is stable, the doctors have let out."
Qu Chaozong: "..."
Zhang Xin said, "I just ca to see you today, nothing else. It’s terribly cold, you should go ho."
Qu Chaozong did not speak but looked at Zhang Xin, evidently surprised.
Zhang Xin waved her hand at him, "Alright, you don’t need to send off. Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you, Happy New Year!"
Qu Chaozong was a bit slow to react, watching as Zhang Xin swung her hips and walked to the roadside, getting directly into a waiting taxi and leaving.
As he watched the taxi drive away, Qu Chaozong put his hands back into his pockets and walked ho, pondering whether Zhang Xin was serious about what she said. Who would casually carry so much dicine?
After the eighth day of the new year, Zhao ii resud her role as a left-behind child. She kept thinking about moving into the new house to live with Shi Yang, her mind filled with romantic thoughts, and she seed absent-minded throughout the days.
Xu Xu continued accompanying Zhao ii in her studies every day. They had completed their winter holiday howork and were now tackling workbook exercises by themselves.
The coffee table was not very large, and Xu Xu and Zhao ii sat side by side, with water glasses and snacks piled next to Zhao ii, making it easier for her to grab and eat.
Feeling thirsty, Xu Xu called out to Zhao ii, "ii, pass the water cup."
Xu Xu lowered his head and flipped a page, reaching out to receive it, only to see Zhao ii handing him a bag of chips.
Xu Xu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, "I asked for the water cup."
Zhao ii suddenly snapped back to reality, "Oh, oh."
Xu Xu took the cup and drank two sips before asking, "What’s going on with you? You seem so distracted all day long."
Zhao ii giggled and ntioned the plan to move into the new house once school starts.
Xu Xu was quite surprised, "Your family bought a new house?"
Zhao ii shook her head, "No, the house belongs to my brother."
Xu Xu softly acknowledged, assuming Zhao ii’s family was going to live in Shi Yang’s house temporarily.
Zhao ii spoke about Shi Yang during the day with Xu Xu, and then Shi Yang ca over in the evening. He drove Liu Xiue and Zhao Dazhuang ho and stayed for dinner at Zhao ii’s house.
Zhao Dazhuang chatted with Shi Yang for a long ti about installation and design issues. Zhao ii didn’t understand but refused to leave, squeezing in next to Shi Yang on the couch, their thighs pressed tightly together, feeling each other’s warmth even through layers of autumn pants.
Midway, Zhao Dazhuang got up to go to the restroom, finally giving Shi Yang a chance to breathe. He turned his head and quietly asked Zhao ii, "Did you miss ?"
Zhao ii nodded openly, "Missed you terribly."
Shi Yang brushed his leg against Zhao ii’s leg, "I couldn’t tell. Since I walked in, you haven’t acknowledged ."
Zhao ii burst into laughter, "My eyes haven’t left you for a mont, how else should I greet you?"
Shi Yang teased her, "How about a hug as soon as we et, then initiate a kiss, followed by so sweet nothings?"
Zhao ii, feeling delighted, showed a hint of pride at the edge of her lips, "You’re probably missing a lot too, right? Even more than I miss you?"
Shi Yang nodded in agreent, making Zhao ii satisfied, asking, "You were talking to my dad about going to the provincial capital? Why are you going there?"
Shi Yang explained seriously, "The Naughty Castle in the provincial capital has begun adding dining options, and I’m planning to go see if it’s viable for us to get a set of equipnt and run it ourselves."
Zhao ii’s eyes brightened, "Are we going to sell food?"
Shi Yang replied, "Yes, they’re running fast food like burgers, fried chicken, and braised at rice. We’ll see what options we have then."
Zhao ii bead, "That’s great, I love fried chicken the most. When I move in with you, you have to bring so back for to try."
Shi Yang smiled and asked, "Are you willing to move in with ?"
Zhao ii nodded enthusiastically, "Of course! Absolutely willing!"
Shi Yang grinned craftily, teasing her deliberately, "At that point, just you and alone in the house, aren’t you afraid I’ll gobble you up?"
Zhao ii never hesitated or felt shy in front of Shi Yang, grinning widely, "Not afraid! As long as it’s you, I’m not afraid of anything."
Shi Yang felt indescribable emotions, a mix of three parts being touched and seven parts excitent. He scanned the directions of the restroom and kitchen warily, assessing the situation for any threats, and once safe, tilted his head and gave Zhao ii a quick kiss. As their lips touched, his heart softened completely, brimming with warmth.
The day after Shi Yang discussed this with Zhao ii, he delegated his work to Qu Chaozong and hurried off to the provincial capital.
Li Shuren had already opened his third chain of Naughty Castle in the provincial capital, each one bigger and equipped more advanced than the last. Although called a chain store, the three playgrounds varied in class, with slight price adjustnts accordingly. The result was that prices went down, but profits not only didn’t decrease but increased.
Li Shuren accompanied Shi Yang to visit each of the stores, proudly explained, "We used to charge high fees by relying on novel concepts and targeted higher-inco families. Now, by dividing the zones by class, we’ve attracted working-class families as custors, walking the path of low profit but high volu."
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