Cheng Jiu didn't turn on his phone. Just now, he was so absorbed in Xin Gan that he didn't notice Cheng Hui had called him over ten times, so he didn't answer.
Xin Gan had now recovered, and her lips had turned blood.
"Cheng Jiu, I'm not going to your home." She was resolute in her attitude, frowning and looking at him with some wariness.
Cheng Jiu tugged at the corner of his mouth, looking rather casual, and said, "Xin Gan, we've both slept."
Xin Gan: "..."
How long has it been? You don't remember now?
Xin Gan was speechless. She coughed her throat and said, "Nothing happened. That time." He spoke as if something had really happened when they spent that night in the same bed.
But the fact is that there is nothing.
But that time was indeed an accident. She never expected to sleep in the same bed with him under such circumstances.
Cheng Jiu smiled and said, "Did I say something happened?"
"..." Xin Gan was speechless again. No matter what she said, it was wrong. She struggled softly and said, "Don't tease me."
Seeing her solemn expression, Cheng Jiu stopped joking and said seriously, "We're already near my home. I still have to drive for over an hour to your place. The round trip takes just over two hours. I haven't slept a wink all day. It's so hard."
Xin Gan gave in and no longer refused.
Knowing full well that it might be a tiger's den and full of danger, she still agreed to go to him.
Cheng Jiu actually has a house in the city center of his own. It was bought with his savings over the past few years, but it was purchased several years ago. At that time, the housing prices were not as outrageous as they are now. He made a little money then and managed to save up enough money to buy a two-bedroom apartment.
The house is regularly cleaned by an aunt arranged by Mrs. Cheng. Since no one lives there usually, it's not dirty and everything is brand new.
When Xin Gan arrived at the place, he found out that it wasn't his home but that he had another residence.
Xin Gan was somewhat curious and asked him, "You don't live in Yongcheng. Why do you still hire someone to clean it?"
My mom's habit is that even when she's not here, she still cleans it up and treats it well.
Cheng Jiu drew the curtains aside, looked at the scenery outside for a while, and then said, "Help me look in the cabinet to see if there is any Wan Hua oil."
Which cabinet?
The closet behind you.
Xin Gan opened the drawer and saw a bottle of Wan Hua Oil. She checked the date on the package and found it still hadn't expired. Only then did she take it over and hand it to him.
Cheng Jiu turned on the headlight of the room, revealing his arm. The area around his elbow was all red.
Xin Gan: "How did you get your arm?"
Just now I broke the window.
Xin Gan was stunned for a moment and said, "You smashed the window with your bare hands?"
Cheng Jiu didn't look at her expression. He unscrewed the bottle cap, poured a little medicinal oil into his palm and applied it to his elbow.
Xin Gan stood there for a while, feeling extremely anxious.
After applying the medicinal oil, Cheng Jiu put the lid on and placed it on the coffee table. He stretched his arm and saw Xin Gan standing there lost in thought. Suddenly, the corners of his mouth curved slightly.
There are two rooms. Don't worry that I'll share a bed with you.
When Xin Gan heard this, his ears turned red again. Suddenly, he reached out and tugged at his sleeve. He turned his head and asked, "What's wrong?"
Thank you.
She thanked again.
Anyway, thank you.
Cheng Jiu's expression was calm. "There's no need to say thank you to me." It seems too unfamiliar. He doesn't like being so far away from her.
Cheng Jiu went to pour her another glass of water and handed it to her. "I'm also to blame for your kidnapping by He Cheng tonight. If only I had insisted on not letting you get into his car, you wouldn't have been scared."
Xin Gan was not used to his politeness for a moment. Before, he had always been harsh on her and even scolded her, but he had never been so polite. She lowered her eyes, feeling that it was necessary to make things clear.
"Cheng Jiu, have you heard something?" She herself wasn't sure either and asked tentatively.
Cheng Jiu: "Who are you asking?"
"I and He Cheng."
I've heard something, but I'm not sure. He did ask He Chuan about her relationship with He Cheng, but later he didn't continue because he had a hunch that Xin Gan and He Cheng had no connection. If they had, Xin Gan wouldn't have treated He Cheng that way. Tonight he saw it clearly. She didn't care about He Cheng and even avoided him as much as possible.
That is to say, it was He Cheng who unilaterally pursued.
Xin Gan licked his lip and said, "I have nothing to do with him. You don't need to compete with He Cheng either. It's so dangerous. If anything happens, I..."
Hearing her say it was okay, Cheng Jiu was somewhat pleased. "So you're worried about me?"
She bit her lip to avoid his sight.
"Are you worried about He Cheng?" " He asked deliberately again.
"No."
Cheng Jiu pressed on, "What's that?"
Xin Gan held the water cup, her restless heart still unable to calm down. She said, "Don't push me."
Her emotions finally leaked out and her voice was trembling a little.
Cheng Jiu directly snatched the water cup from her hand and placed it on a side table. Then, he clasped his palm around her shoulder. He didn't dare to apply any force and just gently pulled it into his arms. With his other hand, he clasped around the back of her neck and gently patted her back, saying, "I'm not forcing you, nor am I forcing you, right? You said you don't want to get the marriage certificate yet, so you won't. I didn't say anything more, right?"
Besides, do you admit that you are worried about me being so disrespectful?
Xin Gan was even more at a loss as to how to respond. She was stiff and was gently held by him. She neither struggled nor accepted. Her heart rate quickened. The two of them were close together, and she could even smell the faint scent of tobacco on him. Surprisingly, she didn't dislike him at all; instead, she felt familiar and secure.
He lowered his stance, his voice deep and hoarse, as if whispering sweet words in her ear that made her blush and her heart race, but he was clearly not saying such words.
Xin Gan didn't push him away in the end. She tacitly allowed him to hold her. She didn't know what was wrong with her either. She was as if she had gone crazy and wouldn't push her away.
She didn't push her away, and Cheng Jiu was naturally happy in his heart. So he held her tighter without saying a word, just like that.
She didn't know how much time had passed. Feeling that he still showed no sign of letting go, she couldn't help but whisper, "My neck is sore."
Cheng Jiu chuckled softly and then let go of his hand. "Then you move. I didn't hold you that tightly. You can't be unable to move, can you?"
He was sharp-tongued and even made fun of her.
Xin Gan felt even more ashamed, his face turning red fiercely.
Cheng Jiu became even more demanding. He touched her hair and pinched her earlobes. They were fair and tender. He was also addicted to pinching them and said, "Alright, it's getting late. Go to sleep. This is yours. The quilts are all clean. Call me if you need anything. I'm in the next room."
Xin Gan returned to her room and let out a long sigh. She closed the door, made sure it was locked, and then sat on the bed, silently curling up her legs, burying her face in her knees, and reaching out to touch her earlobes. They were extremely hot.
Cheng Jiu took a bath, changed into clean clothes and lay on the bed, unable to sleep. He was full of energy, especially since he had just held her. But after holding her, he didn't want to let go.
Especially she is in the next room right now.
It wouldn't be normal if he had no mind. He simply got up and went to the bathroom, unfurled his hair -
...
Xin Gan wanted to take a bath. She was so frightened at night that she broke out in a cold sweat. If she didn't take a bath and went to sleep, she just couldn't fall asleep no matter what.
This room is equipped with a bathroom. She went into the bathroom, turned on the tap and washed her face, but there was no towel. She shook off the water droplets on her hands and suddenly heard a knock on the door.
Cheng Jiu held a bath towel, toothpaste and a toothbrush in his hand, all of which were brand new.
Xin Gan opened the door and said, "Brand new. You can make do with it for now."
Ok. Thank you. After taking the shower, Xin Gan raised her eyes and glanced at him. He had taken a bath, his hair was wet, and he was wearing a bathrobe with his chest open. One could see his strong and curved chest. It seemed as if she had seen something she shouldn't have. She immediately averted her gaze, thanked him and then closed the door.
Cheng Jiu looked at the door panel and laughed, looking like a fool.
But it's almost two o 'clock in the morning. It's really not early.
The next morning, Xin Gan woke up at around six o 'clock, similar to his biological clock. After she woke up, she looked in the mirror carefully and saw a dark blue under her eyes, dark circles. She had stayed up very late last night and didn't get enough rest. Even if she woke up now, she couldn't fall back asleep.
Xin Gan washed up and came out of the room. Cheng Jiu had already gotten up and was standing by the floor-to-ceiling window making a phone call. It was so early. He heard the door open and hung up the phone. Looking back at her, he said, "Awake?" Come and have breakfast.
There is white porridge, fried dough sticks and shumai on the table. The quantity is quite large.
Xin Gan obediently walked to the table and sat down. "Did you buy it?"
"Um."
"Good morning!"
Cheng Jiu poured her a cup of soy milk and said, "Not bad. Didn't you sleep well last night?"
Her face turned red again. She lowered her head and said, "Not bad. There wasn't any."
Is your face allergic again? Why is it popular again?
She felt him approaching gradually. But she didn't dare to look up into his eyes. Lowering her head, she said, "I'm not blushing. You might be mistaken."
"Really?" He chuckled.
Oh, by the way, aren't you leaving today? What time is the air ticket?
"Postponed."
"Huh?" Postponed?
Cheng Jiu nodded and repeated, "It's been postponed."
Xin Gan thought it was her fault and subconsciously said, "Sorry, are there still flights?" "Today?"
"Xin Gan, look at me."
The next moment, she was held down by someone from behind, her shoulders spinning along with the chair. Cheng Jiu bent down and squatted down, looking into her eyes. He didn't hold back either, pinching her chin and making eye contact with him. He said, "Why are you avoiding me?" Am I so terrifying?
Xin Gan jumped out of balance. After a few seconds, "No..."
He asked, "What's that? You haven't dared to look at me since just now."
She lowered her head again.
Cheng Jiu's hand gently stroked the loose hair in front of her forehead, then gently touched the corner of her lips, brushed her cheeks, and pinched her earlobes. The movements were very light and gentle.
Her ears soon turned red, and so did her cheeks.
It's crispy and numb, just like getting an electric shock.
He leaned forward and placed a kiss on her forehead. It was very light, with a warm touch, and it left at the slightest touch. He smiled and said, "The flight tonight."
Xin Gan bit her lip gently and made a "mm" sound.
Cheng Jiu touched her earlobes again and asked, "Didn't you get your ears pierced?"
"No, I'm afraid of the pain and dare not hit."
"Um."
The pads of his fingers were rough. When he touched her earlobes, they were itchy, scratchy and somewhat abrasive. She pushed away his arm and said, "Don't..."
Don't be more demanding, will you? He said the following words for her.
Xin Gan nodded, her pupils moist and clear, and said, "I have to go home."
"Drink the porridge first. I'll take you back later."
I can go back by myself.
"No." He said in a tone without any room for negotiation, "It was I who found you last night. There's no reason for you to go back alone."
Xin Gan's voice softened: "All right then, but don't tell my parents what happened last night."
"Well, let's not talk."
But last night, she still didn't make clear what happened between her and He Cheng.
Forget it. There's still plenty of time ahead.
It's already good that she's willing to give in now. Other matters can be discussed later.
He is patient. Once she has a complete sense of self in her heart, then no one else matters.
The main thing is her heart.
Of course, what he wants is not just her heart. He wants everything.
However, it's likely that He Cheng's matter won't be so easy to solve.
He deliberately let He Cheng go last night, out of consideration for He Chuan. Fortunately, Xin Gan didn't get into trouble. If something had happened to her, it wouldn't be a pity for He Cheng to die a hundred times.