Urban Soldier Young Master

Chapter 922 - 921: Chu Shiyao in the Wardrobe

Chu Shiyao shook her head, "That's where you and your sister-in-law wash your faces, it's not appropriate. Besides, aren't you also in a hurry to use the bathroom? I'll wash outside, we can do it simultaneously to save some time. By the time you're done, I'll be about done too."Chu Ge sweated a little. Chu Shiyao was still a girl after all, paying attention to these details even in such a situation. But she had a point; he was indeed quite desperate to use the bathroom. The two of them definitely couldn't do these two things in the bathroom at the same time.

"Then use your sister-in-law's basin. This is the one she uses to handwash some small items."

Chu Ge nodded, took out a basin, filled it with water, and handed it along with the laundry detergent to Chu Shiyao, who was holding the toilet seat cover.

After handing the basin and detergent to Chu Shiyao, Chu Ge closed the bathroom door and shook his head with a wry smile. What on earth was this situation?

Coming to the toilet, Chu Ge then noticed that Chu Shiyao had actually forgotten to flush. Considering her love for cleanliness, this was something that would never happen under normal circumstances. It seemed she was really nervous and torn a moment ago.

Chu Ge shook his head speechlessly, then relieved himself grandly. After flushing, as he stepped out of the bathroom, Chu Shiyao had just finished washing the seat cover and was wringing it out from the basin.

Seeing Chu Ge come out, Chu Shiyao's movements paused slightly, and she looked up, saying, "Brother Chu, give me one more minute. I'll rinse it again in the bathroom, and then it'll be done."

"Go ahead. Remember to put the basin back in its place after you use it."

"Okay."

"By the way, do you have any tissues in your bag? Give me some so I can wipe the floor, and grab some to dry the water in the basin so your sister-in-law won't notice anything was moved when she gets back."

"Alright."

Chu Shiyao walked into the bathroom with some tissues, and Chu Ge wiped up the small amount of water that splashed outside when she washed the seat cover. He then carefully checked everything, restoring the minute details to how they were before he and Chu Shiyao entered the room. Chu Shiyao also came out of the bathroom.

"Let's go."

"Um... Brother Chu, could you help me find a plastic bag?"

"Plastic bag?"

Chu Ge was slightly taken aback, but seeing Chu Shiyao's face full of embarrassment, he quickly understood. The seat cover in her hands was still wet; she couldn't just put it in her bag as it was, and she certainly couldn't carry it out just like that.

Chu Ge was quite speechless. If he left the seat cover at home, he was afraid Qin Ruojing would notice; if he let Chu Shiyao take it out, he was also worried Qin Ruojing would discover a seat cover missing from home.

Oh well, they were both anxious anyway. If Chu Shiyao wanted to take the seat cover, let her take it. After all, if the seat cover stayed at home, both he and Chu Shiyao would be equally uneasy.

"Alright, hold on a second."

Feeling torn inside, Chu Ge nodded at Chu Shiyao and headed towards the kitchen. There were some large plastic bags from the supermarket in the kitchen; taking one out definitely wouldn't be noticed by Qin Ruojing.

Chu Shiyao breathed a sigh of relief, watching Chu Ge's back as she asked, "Brother Chu, can I take a look at your bedroom?"

It was her first time visiting Chu Ge's home, and she wanted to have a look around before leaving, to see the place where Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing lived.

"Sure, go ahead and take a look. I'll get the plastic bag, and then we can leave."

"Alright."

Just as the two of them entered the kitchen and bedroom respectively, a sudden sound of high-heeled shoes tapping on the floor came from outside.

Hearing this, Chu Shiyao was stunned for a moment and exclaimed, "Oh my, could sister-in-law be back already?"

Chu Ge, reaching for a plastic bag, also paused, muttering under his breath with a wry smile, "Oh man, could it be?"

Just as he finished, they heard those footsteps stop at the door, followed by a "click" sound.

It was the sound of a key being inserted into the lock and turning.

Chu Ge slapped his forehead with a "smack," feeling very exasperated. The sound clearly indicated Qin Ruojing had returned.

Oh heavens, oh earth, why such timing?

He and Chu Shiyao had waited outside for so long, yet Qin Ruojing didn't come back early or late, but right at this moment?

Chu Shiyao's pupils constricted, and she froze for a moment. In a panic, she looked around quickly, took a few steps to the closet, tightly grabbing the damp seat cover in one hand, and swiftly opened the closet door with the other, immediately squeezing inside.

As Chu Ge lowered his hand from his forehead, the front door had already been opened. Qin Ruojing and Tong Yaqi stood at the entrance, both reeking of alcohol and their faces tinged with a blush.

"Xiao Jing, what's wrong, did you have a fight with Chu Ge?"

"No, we're great, really, we're doing very well, honestly, very well."

"Xiao Jing, you..."

Tong Yaqi, supporting Qin Ruojing's arm, was full of concern. Her voice suddenly paused as she noticed two pairs of shoes at the entrance: a pair of Chu Ge's leather shoes and a pair of women's shoes.

Tong Yaqi had visited Qin Ruojing's place before. She remembered that Qin Ruojing never had the habit of leaving her outdoor shoes at the entrance; she would always place them in the nearby shoe cabinet.

So... whose shoes were these?

Immediately, Tong Yaqi heard a cough and turned in the direction of the sound, only to see Chu Ge standing in the kitchen, wearing a signature smile on his face.

"You're back. I knew you went out drinking, so I was just about to make some rock sugar pear water for you. Looks like I'm a bit late."

Tong Yaqi was taken aback for a moment. It seems like Qin Ruojing and Chu Ge are really on good terms? Qin Ruojing was really just tired from work and went out for a drink with her?

Those shoes at the door... could they be Qin Ruoying's? Right, just because Qin Ruojing doesn't have this habit, doesn't mean her sister doesn't either.

Qin Ruojing was also stunned, looking at Chu Ge for several seconds with a startled expression. Then she slightly curled her lips and smiled at Tong Yaqi.

"Yaqi, now do you believe it? Look how considerate he is. His rock sugar pear drink is way better than the ones you buy outside. Come on, come in, you should drink more of it."

Tong Yaqi giggled, "You, drink it yourself. My job is done once I've dropped you off. I have a lot to do tomorrow, so I'm heading home to sleep."

"Sleep… couldn't you sleep here? Have some of his rock sugar pear drink first, then we can play some cards, chat a bit. Wouldn't that be nice?"

Qin Ruojing held onto Tong Yaqi's hand and laughed as she spoke. Then she turned to look at Chu Ge, "Isn't that right, hubby? That's what you think too, right?"

Chu Ge broke into a sweat, feeling utterly speechless. There was still Chu Shiyao in the house, and now Tong Yaqi had come over too. What kind of situation is this?

The only thing he could be thankful for was that Qin Ruojing hadn't turned on him in front of Tong Yaqi.

Seeing Chu Ge standing still, Qin Ruojing rolled her eyes at him, "Hubby, what are you standing there for? Aren't you going to invite Yaqi in? Don't you have any sense?"

"Alright, Xiaojing, stop it. I really have to go. I'm leaving now."

If this was before Qin Ruojing got married, Tong Yaqi might have reluctantly stayed. But now, she truly felt awkward and couldn't relax as much as before. She pulled her hand out of Qin Ruojing's grasp and quickly turned to leave.

"Yaqi, Yaqi?"

Qin Ruojing called after her a few times, leaning against the door, but Tong Yaqi soon disappeared from her view.

Pinching her brow, Qin Ruojing closed the door, looking down at Chu Shiyao's shoes, the smile on her face gradually fading away.

Changing into slippers, Qin Ruojing staggered into the house, her steps unsteady. Seeing her like this, Chu Ge felt distressed and quickly rushed over, reaching out to steady her.

"Wife, are you alright? How much did you drink? You're wobbling as you walk. I drank all afternoon and I'm not like this."

Qin Ruojing didn't resist, simply looking calmly at Chu Ge's hand and then at him, "I think I can walk by myself. Could you please let go?"

Chu Ge paused, seeing Qin Ruojing give a slight smile, "Thank you."

With that, Qin Ruojing started moving.

Qin Ruojing clearly tried to walk as steadily as possible, but her body couldn't help but waver, her steps unsteady.

"Come out now. If not now, when else?"

Qin Ruojing muttered to herself, her voice not loud, but carrying a tone of sarcasm and undeniable command.

Chu Ge chuckled bitterly, filled with a bitter smile.

"Bang"

Qin Ruojing opened the bedroom door. Clearly, she didn't mean to use force, but her body, under the influence of alcohol, wasn't quite under her control.

Chu Ge followed Qin Ruojing into the room, "Wife, can you listen to me for a moment?"

Qin Ruojing didn't turn her head, "Sorry, I'm not in the mood to listen now."

"Xiaojing..."

Qin Ruojing interrupted Chu Ge again, "I want to rest now. Could you please leave?"

Speaking, Qin Ruojing started taking off her coat. Usually, she'd change into casual or nightwear after returning home. She didn't mind Chu Ge now, holding the coat she just took off, she opened the wardrobe.

As she opened the wardrobe, Chu Shiyao, looking guilty and tangled, came into view for Qin Ruojing.

Even seeing Chu Shiyao in the wardrobe, Qin Ruojing's expression didn't change, nor did she say anything. She took a hanger, hung up her coat, and placed it in the wardrobe.

Qin Ruojing said nothing, but Chu Shiyao couldn't hold it in anymore. She forced a smile, as awkward as could be, and shyly stepped out, "Sister-in-law, sister-in-law."

Qin Ruojing ignored Chu Shiyao, just as she was about to change into her pajamas, she noticed the hem was wet.

She was slightly stunned, turned her gaze back into the wardrobe, reached in, and soon pulled out a wet car seat cover, clearly freshly washed.

Chu Ge's eyelids twitched again, Chu Shiyao was even more embarrassed, her little hands twisting together nervously.

"Sister-in-law, um... can I explain?"

Hearing Chu Shiyao's timid voice, Qin Ruojing raised her hand to rub her forehead, then locked eyes with Chu Shiyao.

Though Chu Shiyao really hadn't done much, given the current situation, Qin Ruojing's direct stare was incredibly pressuring. From head to toe, she felt awkward all over, ready for a possible slap at any moment.