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Chapter 153: Is putting a bowl of water something a normal person can do?
Chapter 153: Is putting a bowl of water something a normal person can do?
Having your worldview overturned is a serious matter. In wuxia stories, the mild cases lead to drastic personality shifts—turning a gentleman into a villain or a beauty into someone with over-the-top smoky makeup. Severe cases could result in someone losing control, their hair disheveled as they spat blood...
Would it be better to be blind?
Jiang He’s words sounded like something out of a classic yandere trope, slowing Xu Qing’s movements slightly.
"Have you gone dark?" he asked.
"Hmm?"
"Nothing. Even if you let go, I wouldn’t look. I’m a proper gentleman." Xu Qing sounded so convincing, as if it were true.
"Then why are you so concerned about whether I let go or not?"
"..."
Logical, clear, and to the point, Jiang He’s reply made Xu Qing sigh with the sentiment of an old father: "Ah, you’ve grown up."
Jiang He turned back to glare at him, her forehead itching to deliver a headbutt.
What nonsense was this about growing up?!
"Move aside, I’ll do it myself!" Jiang He, now angry, pushed Xu Qing away. Taking advantage of her in the dark was bad enough, but what was he planning now?
They weren’t even married yet. Was he hoping for the wedding night already?!@@@@
Xu Qing reluctantly set down the hairdryer and was promptly banished to the couch, forced to watch as Jiang He clumsily dried her own hair. The loose pajamas couldn’t entirely hide her delicate figure, resembling the tender new shoots of a willow in spring, swaying slightly with her movements.
How could such a small body unleash such immense strength? It defied science—this warranted thorough research, Xu Qing mused. For the sake of scientific advancement, of course.
"You’re my girlfriend. If people find out I’m sleeping in the master bedroom while you’re in the storeroom, it’ll damage my reputation. It’s inappropriate and invites judgment."
"Who would find out?"
Jiang He had finished drying her hair and turned off the hairdryer, leaving the living room in sudden quiet.
"You sleep in your room, and I’ll sleep in mine. If neither of us says anything, who would know?" Jiang He didn’t see the point in moving.
She was already staying here as a guest. Becoming Xu Qing’s girlfriend was one thing, but moving into the master bedroom made it feel like she was becoming the mistress of the house...
Well, she might become the mistress someday, but not now. Either they both stayed in the master bedroom, or she stayed in the storeroom. There was no reason for Xu Qing to move into the storeroom, as it would make it look like she was bullying him.
And they weren’t married yet. Sharing a room was absolutely out of the question. Unwed pregnancy could lead to being drowned in a pig cage. Even Second Madam might show up in her dreams to scold her to death.
Just as she was thinking this, Xu Qing said, "My dad and the others know. The last time they visited, they scolded me, saying we should switch."
"Your dad said that?" Jiang He’s eyes widened.
"Maybe he already sees you as his daughter-in-law."
Standing in the doorway of his room, Xu Qing twisted his body to look back at her in an odd posture. "You might as well start calling him Dad. Since if we ever break up, you’ll kill me anyway. Sooner or later, you’d have to call him that."
Thinking of Xu Wenbin’s shocked expression, Xu Qing couldn’t help but laugh. Scaring the old man would be hilarious.
"I can’t. It’s too... too..." Jiang He trailed off, unable to find the right word.
"It’s fine. At worst, they’d think you’re a little immature at first. Over time, they’d get used to it. If I broke up with you, they’d probably kill me too," Xu Qing said, perfectly confident in his parents' mindset.
Eventually, Jiang He gave in. By the time Xu Qing was done packing, she begrudgingly moved her things into the master bedroom, swapping out everything, including her sword, shoes, phone, and clothes. Xu Qing’s belongings were relocated to the storeroom, and the switch was complete.