Calm and Collected

After washing the dishes, he took a short nap, then went to class in the afternoon. By the time he came back, Xiao He was starving.

After all, they were eating a weight-loss meal plan, and even the rice was brown rice. It simply wasn't filling. The moment he walked in, Xiao He rubbed his hands together and grinned. "Honey, what's for dinner?"

"You only know how to sweet-talk me at times like this." Ye Wanqing frowned slightly and shot him a glare.

"Hey, honey, what are you talking about? I bike you to class every day without complaint." Xiao He said solemnly.

Ye Wanqing glanced at him sideways, seemingly unable to think of a rebuttal. "Fine. I'll change first, then I'll start cooking."

Restricted by the weight-loss meal plan, they couldn't just eat whatever they wanted for dinner either.

Soon, Ye Wanqing brought a bowl of beef fried noodles to the table. She explained, "These are buckwheat noodles. I didn't use much oil when I fried them, so the calories should be within the limit. The beef was just marinated and stir-fried."

"I won't stand on ceremony." Xiao He had been hungry for ages. He picked up his plate of fried noodles and dug in.

For some reason, Ye Wanqing couldn't help wanting to laugh whenever she watched Xiao He eat.

In the end, there was another small bite left in Ye Wanqing's bowl.

"Give it here." Xiao He readily took her bowl and finished it in two or three bites. "I'll wash the dishes!"

"Go on." Ye Wanqing sat at the table, smiling as she watched him carry the bowls into the kitchen.

Actually, she could have finished that last bite herself. But for some reason, she wanted to see Xiao He finish the fried noodles left in her bowl.

That sight made her feel as if she were sitting at the dining table at home, eating with her parents.

But there was still one task on the list after dinner, so after washing the dishes, Xiao He and Ye Wanqing changed clothes and went downstairs for a walk around the residential complex.

"Ah, thank goodness it's just a walk. If I had to go running after a whole day like this, I really couldn't take it..." Ye Wanqing said, pounding her shoulders.

"Are your shoulders sore because your chest is too big, or because you cooked?" Xiao He asked hesitantly. Ye Wanqing glared at him and snapped, "Both! What, are you making fun of my chest now too!?"

"Absolutely not!" Xiao He said seriously. "I was just concerned about you and wanted to help solve the problem."

"Then how are you going to solve it!?" Ye Wanqing asked, stamping her foot.

"No, I mean... if it's from doing housework, I can help share the burden. But if it's because your chest is big, there's really nothing I can do..." Xiao He said awkwardly, then tentatively asked, "How about I give you a massage?"

"What did you say!? Beast! Pervert! Creep!" Ye Wanqing angrily rushed over and started pummeling him.

Xiao He hurriedly explained, "I meant your shoulders, your shoulders! I said I'd massage your shoulders! You misunderstood! No, no, my fault. I didn't make myself clear!"

Ye Wanqing glared at him furiously. That round of punching and kicking had left her panting and drenched in sweat.

"Why did you even do that? I didn't feel a thing, and you just tired yourself out..." Xiao He said, handing her a tissue.

"Isn't it all your fault!?" Ye Wanqing angrily took the tissue and wiped away her sweat, then strode ahead.

"Oh, my lady, slow down." Xiao He hurried after her. "You only just fell and haven't recovered yet. Don't fall again."

"Stay away from me! Pervert!" Ye Wanqing huffed and marched forward. It was already dark, and the landscaping around the complex was uneven and full of potholes. Naturally, it wasn't safe for her to walk that fast. Before she had taken two steps, she kicked a stone by the roadside and stumbled.

"Hey!" Xiao He panicked and immediately rushed over.

But Ye Wanqing had only stumbled. She staggered one step and caught herself, while Xiao He couldn't stop in time. He swept her into his arms, and Ye Wanqing curled up her little hands like a startled cat, staring at him in surprise.

After a long silence, Xiao He decided to break the deadlock. "You... be careful."

"I only stumbled a little. Why were you so worried..." Ye Wanqing muttered, turning her face away. "All right, put me down. I didn't really fall. Look how nervous you are."

"Uh, it was just instinct..." Xiao He stammered as he set her down.

The two continued their walk downstairs afterward, but the atmosphere still hadn't recovered.

Xiao He followed behind Ye Wanqing and could see that she was drenched in sweat, the back of her clothes soaked through.

"You're sweating a lot..." Xiao He quietly reminded her. Ye Wanqing fanned herself with her hand. "Yeah, because it's hot."

"Then how about we head back early, shower, and rest?" Xiao He said, clearing his throat.

"Mm... that makes sense. My leg still isn't healed." Ye Wanqing replied softly. "Let's finish this lap, then go upstairs."

After they went upstairs, Xiao He had Ye Wanqing shower first. She had sweated so much that her clothes were soaked and clinging to her body. Though her clothes were rather loose, what she had was what she had, and an uncrossable ravine inevitably appeared.

After her shower, Ye Wanqing looked much calmer. As she dried her hair, she said, "Wait a while for the water to heat up before you shower. If you go now, there probably won't be much hot water left."

"It's fine. It's hot out, so cold water is fine." Xiao He brushed it off and went into the bathroom.

Things like this were bound to happen when people lived together, right? Xiao He comforted himself as he showered.

But that girl hadn't gotten angry either. Xiao He couldn't help thinking again. Had she gotten used to the physical contact between them too? They had indeed been getting along pretty well these past few days. Having a girlfriend like her was actually pretty nice.

Though judging by her legs, she wasn't his ideal type, having a girlfriend with such a big chest wasn't bad either, right?

"No, no!" Xiao He slapped his face. "Wake up! Don't lose your mind over temporary physical pleasure! Two people with incompatible personalities will only be miserable together! You'll understand once enough time passes!"

Thinking that, Xiao He nodded firmly. Once he and Ye Wanqing lived together for a while longer, this principle would be proven.

The longer two incompatible people stayed together, the more they tortured each other. Ignoring that for a momentary thrill was irresponsible toward both of their lives, so he couldn't waver because of a fleeting impulse.

After he finished showering, Xiao He had calmed down completely.

The moment he opened the bathroom door, Xiao He saw Ye Wanqing scooping Tuantuan's litter. She crouched by the litter box, scooping out the litter clumped with feces, then grabbed the bag and poured in some fresh litter. She always wore relatively loose clothes, but what she had was what she had. The instant she bent over, a beautiful sight appeared at her collar.

"Justice!" Even the greatest artist couldn't draw such exquisite curves. Xiao He's righteous heart quietly urged him to turn away, but his male soul roared at him not to blink. Calm and collected, my ass!

But in the end, Xiao He still turned his face away. He said quietly, "Um, Wanqing... you..."

Ye Wanqing turned around and looked at him in confusion. Xiao He didn't dare look at her and merely pointed at his own chest.