Dwelling

"You definitely won't be able to find him if you're looking for him."

"You can stay here temporarily for the next few days. He's changed his number and said he won't contact anyone. He'll come back here on his own!"

"Don't worry, I don't live here usually, so it'll basically be just you."

Jiang Huaiyue had originally wanted to refuse.

After all, it was inconvenient to share a roof with someone she didn't know well.

However, upon hearing that Lin Fan would return here, she hesitated.

In the end, she didn't act coy.

The other person had helped Lin Fan, was considered Lin Fan's friend, looked very handsome, and maintained a clear sense of personal space.

Most importantly, the other person didn't live there.

There was really no reason to refuse. She could thank him properly once Lin Fan returned.

"Okay, then I'll be imposing on you!" Jiang Huaiyue nodded.

Seeing that he had secured her agreement, Shen Wuxiao felt delighted.

Today, they would get to know each other better and he would lower Jiang Huaiyue's guard against him.

Tomorrow, he would start making preparations.

He needed to find Uncle Wu and his wife to help, have them wear masks, and play the bad guys.

His Domain Stasis ability should also be put to use.

"Miss Jiang, you're too kind. You're Brother Lin Fan's comrade, so you're my friend."

"Brother Lin Fan and I hit it off immediately. We have a life-or-death friendship, though of course, the 'life-or-death' part is just a formality with him!"

Shen Wuxiao chuckled.

Jiang Huaiyue naturally didn't let her guard down.

However, this "Young Master Sikong" didn't seem like someone with ill intentions.

His eyes were clear, without any trace of impurity.

Moreover, when he spoke to her, he looked her directly in the eye, not glancing around.

You can know a person's face but not their heart, but for now, this Young Master Sikong seemed fine.

Afterward, the two drank tea and chatted.

To Jiang Huaiyue's surprise, this Young Master Sikong was quite extraordinary.

His conversation skills were excellent. If one didn't know better, they might think he had a bit of a dandy's air about him.

But that wasn't the case; he was a very talented person.

From their conversation, it was clear that he was knowledgeable and had a wide range of interests.

He also had unique insights on every topic.

The conversation was quite pleasant.

They went from being strangers to becoming ordinary friends.

Time passed slowly, and it was getting dark.

"Miss Jiang is new here, and she's also Brother Lin Fan's comrade."

"I definitely have to fulfill my duty as a host. It's a shame Brother Lin Fan isn't here, so I'll have to trouble you instead. Let's keep it simple; I'll have someone deliver some dishes!"

"We won't drink any alcohol. Girls should protect themselves; alcohol can lead to trouble!"

"When Brother Lin Fan returns, the three of us can have a good drink together."

Jiang Huaiyue truly couldn't find a reason to refuse.

The other person had said as much.

Moreover, her impression of Shen Wuxiao had improved.

If he had insisted on drinking, she might have refused.

Now, it was just a simple meal, and she really couldn't refuse his kind intentions.

Jiang Huaiyue didn't care whether he was faking it or not; her goal was simply to wait for Lin Fan to return.

As for her ability to protect herself, she had that covered.

"Thank you for your trouble!" Jiang Huaiyue replied politely.

"It's no trouble at all, just having someone send over some dishes. It's mainly because my cooking skills are really terrible."

Shen Wuxiao chuckled.

Another half hour passed, and the dishes arrived. They were very generous.

Shen Wuxiao then got up to get some drinks.

Jiang Huaiyue sat at the dining table.

At that moment, Shen Wuxiao's phone, which was on the table, rang.

Jiang Huaiyue also wanted to call out to Shen Wuxiao that he had a phone call.

However, she glanced at it and saw that the screen displayed "Scam Call," so she ignored it.

After the call automatically hung up, it rang again shortly after.

It still showed "Scam Call."

This happened several times in a row.

She felt a bit speechless. Were scammers this persistent nowadays?

Didn't they know that phones nowadays have caller identification features!

In fact, at the demolition site on the other side, Lin Fan was calling Shen Wuxiao.

He tried calling a few times, but no one answered, so he gave up!

He would never have imagined that Shen Wuxiao had saved his number as a scam call.

When Shen Wuxiao returned, he was holding two bottles of coconut water.

"I won't drink alcohol, so I'll just substitute it with coconut water!"

Returning to the table, Shen Wuxiao saw his phone.

Jiang Huaiyue also said, "Your phone rang several times, but they were all scam calls, so I didn't bother you!"

Shen Wuxiao chuckled inwardly. This was actually Lin Fan, but he had saved his number as a scam call.

"Nowadays, scammers are very diligent. Anyway, let's start eating. Feel free to help yourselves, no need to be formal."

"Miss Jiang, you don't need to be so reserved. We're strangers now, but after a few times, we'll be friends!"

Jiang Huaiyue simply nodded faintly, showing no other expression.

That was just her personality.

Normally, she would absolutely never have dinner with someone she had just met.

But this time was a special circumstance. The person in front of her was Lin Fan's friend and had helped Lin Fan a lot.

He also conducted himself appropriately, which was why she made an exception.

The meal was indeed quite natural. Shen Wuxiao only looked at her when he spoke; at other times, he could avert his gaze.

He was very gentlemanly.

Moreover, most of the questions he asked were about military service, and he lamented that he hadn't joined the army, feeling quite regretful.

After the meal, Shen Wuxiao showed no intention of trying to stay or go back on his word.

He simply tidied up a bit and said, "Miss Jiang, don't worry about these things. I'll have someone come to collect them tomorrow."

"The guest rooms downstairs are all clean, and the bedding is new. I'll have to trouble you to make your own bed."

"I'll be leaving now. My business card is on the coffee table. Feel free to contact me anytime if you need anything!"

Jiang Huaiyue finally showed a slight smile. "Thank you for your trouble!"

The other party was indeed very polite. Asking her to make her own bed was not intrusive, as it was for her personal use. He had a good sense of boundaries.

"It's no trouble at all. Didn't I say it? We're friends now!" Shen Wuxiao said, and then he left the villa.

When he reached the entrance, he didn't forget to look back. "Oh, right, don't go out tonight. This is a bay area, and there are fewer people. It might be a bit unsafe for you to go out alone."

"I've already locked the other doors and windows, so you can rest assured. There won't be any problems."

"Okay!" Jiang Huaiyue nodded again. "Be safe on your way!"

She also expressed her concern.

After all, he had taken good care of her, so gratitude was only right.

"Alright!" Shen Wuxiao smiled, showing no sign of lingering, and left directly.

Watching the car drive away, Jiang Huaiyue finally retracted her gaze.

She still tidied up the table before heading to the guest room downstairs.

After organizing herself, she went into the bathroom.

On the other side, Shen Wuxiao had indeed left.

He wasn't just saying it.

Shen Wuxiao knew her wariness well. If there was any mistake, she would leave.

Therefore, to disarm her, the prerequisite was to lower her guard.

Acting like a gentleman was something he could do with ease.

He wanted Jiang Huaiyue to form a basic impression of him, and then he would amplify that impression infinitely.

As it stood, she was staying because he had said Lin Fan would go directly to the villa after returning.

After all, given her personality, how could she easily interact with other men?

Otherwise, how could she be considered the heroine in Lin Fan's story?

But those were minor issues. Anyway, the "rou jia mo" was already in the preheating stage.