Chapter 92

Whether it was her shameless request or her cowardly loud rebuttal.

"I added a lot of chili peppers to this one, so you might find it quite spicy. Open your mouth, ah--"

A gentle smile appeared on Bai Jun's face. He picked up a small piece of rice noodle roll from his bowl and gently offered it to the girl's cherry blossom-colored lips.

"This is way too unfair..."

Qing Que didn't remember how she ate the rice noodle roll that Bai Jun had picked up. Perhaps the rice noodle roll was too spicy. She felt hot all over, and she could feel it on her cheeks and mouth. She lowered her head in confusion, and her delicate earlobes were tinged with a charming blush.

"Me too! Bai Jun, I want some too!"

Watching Qing Que and Bai Jun enjoying their sweet feeding, Sushang couldn't suppress her jealousy and envy. She tugged at Bai Jun's clothes and opened her mouth like a hungry little bird.

"I want more! Qing Yan, feed me quickly!"

Bai Jun picked up a piece of rice noodle roll and handed it to Sushang, which made Qing Que dissatisfied. Her words, which were originally shy to say, gradually became more open and natural.

"Where did you two come from, little kids...?"

As the feeding and being fed took turns, breakfast time came to an end. Qing Que reluctantly went to work at the Divination Bureau, while Sushang followed Bai Jun back to his home to pack up the things that needed to be packed.

"The new house has basic furniture and facilities, so we can move in directly. We don't need to bring too much stuff; just bring the most important things."

Bai Jun used the key to open the dilapidated door, which had been damaged by various factors, and explained to Sushang behind him as he walked.

"The most important thing... such a vague description. Do you perhaps have gold and silver jewelry at home, Bai Jun?"

Sushang thought for a while, but really couldn't think of anything important that Bai Jun's house could possibly contain.

If I remember correctly, Bai Jun's house should be quite clean, without any clutter, right?

"What kind person would keep a huge pile of gold and silver jewelry at home... Strictly speaking, it should be considered a gift from someone else. Whether it has any practical use or not is another matter, but it is ultimately a token of their goodwill, and goodwill is priceless, so it is the most important thing in terms of both sentiment and reason."

Previously unnoticed, Sushang now realized that Bai Jun's house indeed contained many strange gifts: a dark purple and black dagger, an old chessboard, a small hot pot stove, a twisted iron ingot, an incense burner for burning spices, a brooch engraved with arrows...

Several gifts caught Sushang's eye, especially the small hot pot stove. Sushang vaguely felt she had seen it somewhere before, perhaps at Uncle Mu's house next door?

Well, it must be my imagination. After all, Bai Jun used to work at Yaoqing for a while, so it's natural that he would have bought a similar hot pot stove.

"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and help me pack these gifts."

Bai Jun carefully packed these things into a box, then meticulously sealed it with tape. Turning around, he saw Sushang still standing there in a daze, so he urged her on.

"Oh, I know..."

"Remember to put that alarm clock with the pillow. Hmm, please put the books on the bookshelf together too. Oh, and there's a vase on the bookshelf, be careful not to break it."

Following Bai Jun's instructions, Sushang clumsily but diligently tidied up the alarm clock and pillow on the bed. The faintly pleasant scent emanating from the pillow made her subconsciously freeze in place. After an internal struggle, she finally gave up the filthy thought of burying her face in the pillow and felt ashamed of her impure thoughts.

After a while, she sighed. To avoid being bewitched again, she carried the pillow to the box, intending to put it in quickly, but the faint, pleasant scent still lingered near her nose.

After another internal struggle, Sushang made a promise to herself that she would only smell it once and then concentrate on her work. She then slowly pressed her cheek against the pillow.

"Sushang, what are you doing, standing there holding my pillow? Sigh, it really wasn't right to leave it to you. You should go and rest over there. You just need to help me move my things later."

Just then, Bai Jun's sudden voice startled the already sensitive girl. She ignored the bookshelf behind her and subconsciously took a few steps back.

With a loud crash, the bookshelf crashed down, and worse, the vase directly above it also fell down along with the books.

This sudden scene even made Sushang forget her identity. Like a weak girl, she closed her eyes tightly and trembled with fear.

However, the expected pain did not come; instead, there was only a slightly helpless sigh.

"You're acting really strange. Anyway, I'm glad you're alright. Did the book hurt you when it hit you?"

Bai Jun's tall figure cast a shadow in front of Sushang. He reached out and caught the falling vase steadily, while casting a worried look at her.

So close...

It's a bit too close...

Bai Jun didn't notice that their posture resembled a wall slam in a shoujo manga, and the increasingly intense scene caused Sushang's face to turn bright red in an astonishing manner.

"Ah, ah, I... I'm fine! I'm really fine!"

Bai Jun's face was inches away from hers, his soft breathing brushed past her ear, a strand of silver hair fell and clung to his cheek, and the pleasant scent, similar to that of the pillow, once again lingered near Sushang's nose, leaving her speechless.

"It's alright. You can go sit over there and rest. Leave the rest to me."

Bai Jun gently tapped her forehead, then turned and went about his business.

Watching Bai Jun's busy figure, Sushang raised her left hand and quietly pinched her cheek—it hurt a little, but she still felt a dreamlike sensation.

Lowering his left hand that had been pulling at her face, the intense emotions he had just felt gradually faded, and his heart felt as if it were completely empty.

The morning sun was just right, and a ray of light shining through the blinds was somewhat hazy, making the faint dust motes in the air appear light and ethereal, and blurring Bai Jun's silhouette into a gentle and silent shadow.

Gazing at the breathtakingly beautiful pale golden sunlight outside the window, she suddenly felt incredibly happy to be able to stay by his side like this, sharing some time together.

Chapter 121 My sister brought a man home.

The new home is located on the edge of Aurum Alley, which can also be said to be near the center of Exalting Sanctum.

Located in the prime downtown area, this house naturally has its own unique style. The brick and wood structure, resembling a temple, features upturned eaves, carved windows, and ingenious design. Even the small sign at the entrance is very particular, well-placed, new, bright, and elegant.

"Ahem... Looks like I'll have to tidy up the house before going back to get the rest of my things."

Pushing open the wooden door, Bai Jun and Sushang stepped inside, stirring up a light dust cloud.

Two months have passed since Bai Jun and I rented this house from that businessman at a low price. It's a little different from when we first came here. There's some dust on the small sign at the door and on the floor inside, which flies everywhere as guests come and go.

"Put your things by the door first, then go inside and tidy up a bit, otherwise it'll be dusty everywhere. Sushang, you should know how to do basic housework, right?"

Bai Jun piled the boxes he had brought on the steps of the entrance hall, deliberately avoiding the passageway, and turned to look at Sushang.

"Of course I can do basic housework. Although it's not exactly a skill, things like wiping the floor, tidying the table, washing dishes, and cooking a simple meal are no problem for me."

When this topic came up, Su Chang, who used to be forced by her mother to wash dishes and do housework, proudly raised her Sushang, which made Bai Jun's opinion of her change slightly, and his gaze gradually became more appreciative:

"It seems I really underestimated you. I'll leave the table and floor in the living room to you. I'll tidy up the bedroom and kitchen. Just call me anytime if you need anything."

"Oh, okay, leave it to me. You can go and do other things without worry!"

Sushang rolled up her sleeves and raised her fair and slender forearm, trying her best to show her most reliable side. In Bai Jun's eyes, she looked rather cute, so he entrusted the living room to her and turned to go to the bedroom.

From Sushang's tone, it was clear that she wasn't lying, but Bai Jun was still a little worried, so he quietly quickened his pace, afraid that she would make a fool of herself in the living room.

After he finished tidying up the bedroom and kitchen, what came into view was a brand-new living room. It was clean and bright everywhere, and the wooden floor could even faintly reflect the light from the window. Sushang stood in a corner of the living room, gently wiping the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand, and gave Bai Jun a bright smile.

Looking at that clumsy but hardworking figure, especially that cheerful and sincere smile, Bai Jun's lips couldn't help but curl up slightly, and his eyes softened.

"Thanks a lot."

"Hehe, this is nothing, I've only just finished warming up."

Sushang shyly rubbed her hair, then proudly patted her chest.

After cleaning the new house, the two went back and moved the rest of their belongings over. Once everything was arranged properly and there were no problems, the Sun was already hanging obliquely in the western sky, its pale reddish-purple color gradually approaching from the west. Presumably, it wouldn't be long before dusk completely set in.

"Thank you for your hard work today. Please have dinner here."

Bai Jun folded up the empty boxes and placed them under the shoe cabinet in the entryway. He stretched and asked Sushang, who was resting on the sofa in the living room.

"Will Bai Jun cook himself?" Sushang asked curiously.

"Okay, I'll show you a couple of cooking skills today... but we need to go to the market first to stock up on some food. We can't eat out every day."

Bai Jun returned to the kitchen, shrugged at the empty refrigerator, and said, "By the way, see what you want to eat. You're the biggest contributor today, so eat whatever you want, as long as I can make it."

"Okay! I've wanted to be with you for a long time... uh, cough cough, no, it's nothing."

Sushang's cheeks suddenly turned bright red, though Bai Jun couldn't see it through the kitchen glass.

The streets were bustling and lively, as it was the peak time for office workers to get off work. Even the vegetable market was filled with many tired people. Bai Jun and Sushang mingled with the ordinary crowd, buying and selecting vegetables and bargaining like everyone else. Before long, they left the vegetable market carrying two large bags full of vegetables.

"Don't you want anything else to eat?" Bai Jun asked the lively girl beside him.

"Enough, enough! I have a feeling tonight's dinner will be the best I've ever had in Luofu!"

Sushang was in high spirits, her big eyes narrowed into slits with happiness, and her skirt swayed constantly. This was the first sumptuous dinner she had eaten since arriving in Luofu. It wasn't that she hadn't eaten anything good before, but the food in the Cloud Cavalry had become quite boring after a while.

What's more, this was a meal Bai Jun made for her; no one else could compare.

"I haven't even dangled any promises in front of you yet, and you're already praising me. Fine, I'll agree, but you're not allowed to complain if it's not to your liking. After all, you said, 'Tonight's dinner will definitely be the best I've ever had in Luofu!'"

Bai Jun sighed helplessly, Sushang couldn't help but laugh when she saw his troubled expression.

After navigating numerous intersections and long streets on Exalting Sanctum Street, the two, carrying two large bags full of groceries, turned at an intersection and bumped into an online celebrity who was live-streaming.

"Who would have thought that my elder brother would lose his mind and hijack a merchant ship from the Xianzhou? The Xianzhou native are upright and hate evil, with swift and decisive methods. My elder brother was defeated by bandits and has surrendered, only begging the lord to show mercy to my younger siblings... Oh dear? Sushang also has... Bai Jun?!"

With long, fiery hair and a slightly surprised expression on her delicate face, the girl's gaze shifted from the Jade Omen on the selfie stick to the two of them. Especially after seeing Bai Jun, her bright eyes seemed to sparkle.

"Little Gui?!"

Sushang subconsciously stood in front of Bai Jun. For some reason, when she saw Guinaifen, she felt a strange sense of guilt, as if she had done something to wrong her.

"You little Sushang, Changchang! I was wondering why you didn't reply to my messages all day. I was worried about you all day, thinking you were spending time with Bai Jun. The worst part is you didn't even tell me Bai Jun was back... I'm so angry!"

Guinaifen pointed at Sushang with displeasure, while the latter, completely unaware, took out the Jade Omen from her pocket, only to discover that Guinaifen had sent her no less than forty text messages. She panicked and gesticulated wildly as she explained:

"No, it's not what you think, Little Gui! This... this is force majeure!"

"What do you mean by 'force majeure'? No, no, no, Sushang, don't change the subject. First, answer me why you didn't tell me Bai Jun was coming back. We clearly agreed to treat Bai Jun to a meal together when he returned, so why did you sneak away?"

Sushang was speechless, her mouth agape in a daze. In an instant, forgotten Remembrance resurfaced like waves, and Sushang instantly remembered why she felt guilty.

"Uh, I... I said I forgot... Little Gui, will you forgive me?"

"We're best friends, of course I'd forgive this kind of betrayal!!!"

Guinaifen's smile crumbled. With swift steps, she quickly walked up to Sushang and pinched Sushang's cheeks fiercely, as if to vent all her dissatisfaction.

"Ouch, it hurts so much, Little Gui! Let me explain!"

Seeing the tears welling up in her eyes, Guinaifen couldn't deny feeling sorry for her. She released her fingers from Sushang's cheek and snorted irritably, "I don't want to hear it. Sushang, I know without even thinking that you'll just use that clumsy excuse to fool a child again."

"No, no, I've never lied to a child!"

Bai Jun looked at the two of them, his lips twitching slightly. A bad feeling rose in his heart, and he suddenly had the idea of sneaking away.

Meanwhile, in the still-open live stream room, the barrage of comments had already exploded.

"A best friend falling out? Heh, that's interesting."

Why is it snowing on my phone?

"Okay, okay, I love watching this! Give me more!"

"I came from the Bai Xue (White Album) Super Topic Bar. Is there any live Bai Xue event here?"

"Let them fight! You just love watching women fight?"

"The comments above are so mean! I'm actually really interested in who that silver-haired guy is, he's so handsome~???"

"Is it sheltered from the sand and wind from above?"

"Wow, that's amazing! To witness something like this in my lifetime would be worth dying for!"

"Sushang No Little Gui! No way! No way! No way! No way! No way! No way! No way! No way! No way!"

What was originally a live stream with only a few dozen viewers instantly became a stream with tens of thousands of viewers. Normally, Guinaifen would have made a fortune from such a massive influx of viewers, but her mind was not on that at all.

After Sushang finished explaining, Guinaifen nodded thoughtfully, closed the Jade Omen, and suddenly waved to Bai Jun was not far away. "Bai Jun, if you don't mind, why don't you come to my house for dinner tonight? Consider it a welcome dinner!"

"Silly, silly Little Gui, Bai Jun just moved today, we should have a meal at his new place first!"

"Oh, Sushang, why are you so fussy? Isn't it said that the more people, the more lively it is? My family has more than ten people, so it's definitely the most lively one!"

Guinaifen had specifically studied the customs and culture of Xianzhou. Although she liked Xianzhou, it didn't mean she accepted all its customs. On the contrary, she felt that some customs were unnecessary. After all, the purpose of customs and culture was to make things convenient for people, so making them so complicated and rigorous was just superfluous.

"Sure, I don't mind."

Just as Sushang was about to try to persuade Guinaifen again, Bai Jun unexpectedly nodded.

It's not that he doesn't like the customs of the Xianzhou, but he feels that the original intention of the "burning the stove" is to take advantage of the move to reunite with relatives and friends. Since that's the case, it's good to have a lively atmosphere.

Most importantly, Bai Jun remembered that Sushang had wanted to invite him and Guinaifen to dinner last time, so this time he would fulfill her wish.

"Great! I'll send you the address in a bit. Bai Jun, you can put your things back now..."

When Guinaifen saw the two large bags of ingredients that Bai Jun was carrying, she took the initiative to suggest that, after all, she was the host, and even if her family was in dire straits, they should at least be able to afford a couple of chopsticks.

"No need. After all, we'll need two more pairs of chopsticks. It wouldn't be appropriate to go empty-handed. Anyway, these things are food, so let's bring them all."

Ignoring Guinaifen's objections, Bai Jun carried two large bags of groceries and followed her to her doorstep.