Jiang Cheng, the Tormenting Man; Jiang Ruoxue's Question

Jiang Cheng and Jiang Ruoxue stared at each other with their eyes wide open.

For a moment, the room fell silent.

"Um... you're awake."

Jiang Cheng awkwardly touched his nose, his eyes darting away.

I didn't expect Jiang Ruoxue to wake up so quickly.

He was even thinking about preparing his speech carefully.

"Hmph, what are you doing here?"

Jiang Ruoxue turned her head away haughtily, but her eyes were secretly sizing up Jiang Cheng.

Seeing his evasive gaze, I felt a surge of anger.

"It's not like I haven't seen it before, even more revealing than this... um~"

Before Jiang Ruoxue could finish speaking, Jiang Cheng rushed over and covered her mouth with his hand.

Jiang Ruoxue lost her balance and leaned backward.

"Careful."

Jiang Cheng quickly placed his hand behind Jiang Ruoxue's head.

The two were very close, leaning against each other in a very ambiguous posture.

Jiang Cheng pressed his entire body against Jiang Ruoxue, and could even smell her unique fragrance.

Cough cough~

Jiang Cheng quickly stood up, his face flushing red.

Jiang Ruoxue felt weak all over and could only barely support herself with her hands.

Even so, she was radiating heat, and her earlobes were flushed.

Hastily straightening her hair, Jiang Ruoxue gave Jiang Cheng a reproachful look, biting her red lips, and whispered resentfully,

"You...you nemesis."

Despite saying that, Jiang Ruoxue was incredibly happy.

Because during their contact, she noticed that Jiang Cheng had a reaction.

Even though there was a blanket between us, the feeling was still very clear.

This made Jiang Ruoxue feel embarrassed, annoyed, and happy all at the same time.

She was happy that Jiang Cheng still had feelings for her, but annoyed that Jiang Cheng was a coward.

She made herself perfectly clear, but this guy still keeps making things difficult for her.

Even after all this, you still don't want her anymore.

"Hey, I've come to call you for dinner."

Jiang Cheng tried his best to speak in a calm tone.

"It's all because of you... um, the food I like to eat."

These are all foods I like to eat?

Jiang Cheng remembered his own taste.

Jiang Ruoxue looked at Jiang Cheng with her beautiful eyes, her heart warmed, and joy overflowed from her eyes.

This proud man accidentally blurted out his true feelings.

So cute!

Jiang Cheng, it's really hard for me not to like you.

Jiang Ruoxue sighed softly.

But that's fine too. In this life, I'll just be stuck with you!

I'm happy, no amount of money can buy that.

"Come down once you're dressed."

After saying that, Jiang Cheng turned to leave.

"Etc..."

Jiang Ruoxue suddenly spoke up.

"Jiang Cheng, did you carry me up here?"

Meeting Jiang Ruoxue's gentle and tender gaze, Jiang Cheng nodded.

Although she already knew the answer, Jiang Ruoxue couldn't hide her joy at hearing it from Jiang Cheng himself.

Then, her voice became hesitant and stammering.

"Then... my clothes are also... yours..."

"I took it off."

Jiang Cheng nodded and began to explain in a serious tone.

"I was worried you wouldn't be comfortable sleeping in wet clothes. Don't worry, I had my eyes closed and didn't see anything."

Jiang Ruoxue bit down lightly with her silver teeth.

Will you die if you don't tell me what's next?

Jiang Cheng, you stinky guy.

Is it soft?

Jiang Ruoxue suddenly spoke, looking at Jiang Cheng with a deep gaze.

"Soft."

Jiang Cheng blurted it out subconsciously, then gave an embarrassed smile after realizing what he'd said.

"Haha, I mean the pillow is quite soft."

Jiang Ruoxue laughed in exasperation and grabbed a pillow, throwing it at him.

"Soft, I'll make you soft, you can spend your life with your pillow."

Jiang Cheng took the pillow and placed it on the bed, then coughed lightly.

"The food will get cold soon."

Watching Jiang Cheng flee in panic, Jiang Ruoxue slowly curved her lips into a smile, got up and dressed.

Downstairs,

Seeing Jiang Cheng in such a hurry, Li Shiyao looked at him with suspicion.

"Brother, why did it take you so long to come down? You and Sister Ruoxue weren't doing something naughty, were you?"

Cough cough~

Jiang Cheng rolled his eyes at Li Shiyao.

In just a few minutes, who are you looking down on?

"Oh, your Sister Ruoxue is sleeping. I knocked on the door for a while before she heard me."

Jiang Cheng touched his nose, looking completely calm.

Li Shiyao hummed in agreement.

There's nothing suspicious about Jiang Ruoxue coming back to rest after being busy for several days.

"Alright, actually you don't need to bother Sister Ruoxue."

"Let her sleep well. I'll make it for her when Sister Ruoxue wakes up."

Li Shiyao was somewhat annoyed. If she had known Jiang Ruoxue was sleeping, she would have stopped Jiang Cheng.

That way I can have another meal alone with my brother.

At this moment, Jiang Ruoxue, who had changed her clothes, came downstairs.

"I didn't realize that my little sister Shiyao cares about me so much. As her older sister, I'm truly flattered."

Jiang Ruoxue gritted her teeth and spoke, emphasizing the last few words.

She knew exactly what Li Shiyao was thinking.

She's been away these past few days, that girl's really lucky.

But next, it was her turn.

Little brat, go stay somewhere cool and cozy.

My poor little sister, she doesn't even know that Jiang Cheng personally helped her take off her clothes.

If I knew, I'd be green with envy.

However, she had no intention of revealing it, as that would easily alert the enemy.

Once he wins over Jiang Cheng, he'll have to show off to these sisters.

Don't be fooled by their current united front; it's only to deal with Ye Bufan.

But who knows what ulterior motives she might have when facing Jiang Cheng?

"Sister Ruoxue, you've arrived."

Li Shiyao pretended not to understand Jiang Ruoxue's implied meaning and stepped forward to warmly take Jiang Ruoxue's arm.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Cheng was filled with emotion.

Think back to how the two of them didn't get along before, and then look at them now.

How wonderful!

A loving family.

That's more like it.

"Let's eat first."

Jiang Cheng spoke.

At the dining table, Li Shiyao noticed that several dishes had cilantro added, and asked in confusion,

"Brother, I remember you don't eat cilantro, do you?"

Jiang Cheng, who was eating, was taken aback, but then explained without changing his expression.

"I just thought you guys like it, so I added a little."

My brother is so wonderful!

Having no other way to repay her, she could only offer herself to him.

Li Shiyao chuckled.

A hint of smugness flashed in Jiang Ruoxue's eyes.

These dishes were clearly made to her taste, but Jiang Cheng still wouldn't admit it.

That's just being stubborn!

A man who says one thing but means another.

The thought that Jiang Cheng had specially prepared this meal for her made Jiang Ruoxue's appetite return, and she ate with great relish.

But she soon became distressed.

Jiang Cheng doesn't like big things to begin with. What if she keeps eating like this and gets even bigger?

Jiang Cheng looked up and noticed Jiang Ruoxue's furrowed brows, looking somewhat puzzled.

What's wrong with this girl? Is the food not to her liking?

That doesn't make sense; these dishes were all made according to her taste.

"What's wrong? Doesn't it suit your taste?"

Jiang Cheng tentatively spoke.

"No, it's delicious."

Jiang Ruoxue snapped out of her daze, bit her red lips, and hesitated for a long time before finally speaking.

"Jiang Cheng, can I ask you a question?"

Jiang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Jiang Ruoxue say that the food suited his taste.

"What's the question? Go ahead and ask."

The next second, a pitiful look fell on him.

"Jiang Cheng, do you not like big ones?"