Сhарter 9
Рerhaps mоst рeoрle havе ехреriеncеd bеing tеаsed with nicknаmes by classmаtеs or соllеаguеs.
But this dеfinitеlу did not includе Fеng Huаn Chao.
It mаde him fеel somewhаt novеl.
Thе shоp was smаll, and the ovеrhеаd light illuminаted the еntirе sраce еxtrеmely сlearlу. He сould see thе арpеаrance оf the реrson oрpositе him with almоst nо еffort.
А black trаcksuit, with a lооsе T-shirt underneath. The cartооn charactеr оn it was picking its nоsе and staring at him quite provocatively.
Her hair was also messy, all tucked behind her ears—a very otaku-like look.
Only her face… was stunningly beautiful.
Not the kind of beauty that requires careful appreciation to notice. Even with the vast differences in human aesthetics, there might be those who don’t get her appeal, but none would say she isn’t good-looking.
“Xiao Feng, your coconut taro sago is ready.”
Just as Xu Nuo was having a mental storm, Granny Chen’s call broke the deadlock.
The wooden table leg scraped against the floor with a ‘screech.’ Feng Huan Chao stood up, lifted the curtain, and walked out.
As soon as he left, Xu Nuo instantly resumed breathing.
【He probably didn’t recognize me, otherwise why would he have no reaction?】
【Letting Feng Huan Chao see my face is no different from letting him watch me take a shit】
Over there, Feng Huan Chao picked up his sweet soup, nodded to Granny Chen, and added: Not smelly.
Only after he had left and her order was ready did Xu Nuo dawdle her way out.
“Granny Chen, do you know that person from earlier?”
The address “Xiao Feng” made it hard for Xu Nuo to associate it with Feng Huan Chao.
Granny Chen wiped the counter with a cloth and smiled. “Yes, Xiao Feng is just like you—a regular at my shop.”
Xu Nuo thought of the coconut taro sago he had ordered, and her expression showed a moment of surprise.
【Wow, the tyrant actually likes sweet soup】
Probably wouldn’t get killed for saying that out loud, right?
…
“Boss, you’re back.”
Seeing Feng Huan Chao return personally carrying a takeaway bag of sweet soup, Secretary Sun’s expression showed no surprise.
His boss always went to that sweet soup shop to buy sweet soup whenever he encountered something troubling.
But this time…
“Did something good happen?”
Feng Huan Chao slumped into the back seat and lifted his eyelids slightly at the question.
“Just drive.”
An extremely impatient remark.
Secretary Sun chuckled.
See, something must have happened—otherwise, why would he be in such a good mood?
The newly appointed life assistant in the passenger seat looked utterly confused: Secretary Sun got scolded and can still laugh??
…
Back home, Xu You had already prepared dinner and was sitting at the table waiting for her.
“Is today some special occasion? It’s all my favorite dishes.”
Xu Nuo handed him the sweet soup bag, and her eyes lit up when she saw the dishes on the table.
See, she had raised her brother so well.
“Nothing special, just felt like making them.”
Glancing at Xu Nuo’s arm, Xu You turned his head away and said.
“Don’t give me money anymore. I’ve been working part-time recently and can earn my own living expenses.”
Stuffing a chicken wing into her mouth, Xu Nuo spat out the bone upon hearing this. “It’s fine. What you earn is yours, and what I give you, you can save.”
After asking for Xu You’s part-time job address, schedule, and his boss’s phone number, Xu Nuo praised him. “My brother is amazing. At an age where others get praised for peeing far, you’re already working part-time.”
“But don’t neglect your studies just to earn money. No skipping classes to work.”Xu You held it in for a long time but finally couldn’t resist: “At my age, who would…”
Though some boys at school did compete to see who could pee the farthest.
He just never participated.
Xu Nuo watched her brother tidying up the dishes and suddenly said, “Xiao You, just hypothetically, I’m saying hypothetically.”
“If you told a well-intentioned lie, but the person involved found out and got really angry, thinking you were deceiving them, what would you do?”
Xu You didn’t even look up: “That’s so stupid, I’d let them die for all I care.”
Xu Nuo: “”
Genetics really are a strange thing. Even though the two had never met, their sharp tongues were exactly the same.
Xu You was even harsher—at that age, Gu Nongxuan was still a blank slate.
After saying that, he suddenly looked up warily: “You don’t have another brother out there, do you?”
Xu Nuo replied guiltily, “How could I? Isn’t raising you enough?”
Xu You eyed her suspiciously.
“I’m going to take a shower. Leave the dishes in the sink—I’ll wash them later.”
Even though Xu Nuo’s acting skills outside were practically flawless, at home she was no match for her easily suspicious brother. Before she could give herself away, she had to make a quick escape.
Watching Xu Nuo enter her room, Xu You finally pulled out his phone, which had been vibrating nonstop since earlier.
“Hey, Xu You, where are you? Are you still coming or not?”
Xu You spoke softly, “I’m not coming.”
“Huh? You’re not coming? Did something happen? We already booked the private room.”
He frowned slightly, wearing the worried expression of an old father afraid his daughter was being deceived outside.
“I suspect my sister has someone else out there.”
On the other end: ?
After showering, Xu Nuo went to bed early. She still had to work at the Gu family tomorrow and needed to wake up early.
Just as she closed her eyes.
【Host Xu Nuo, please prepare for the crossing. Countdown begins: three… two… one—】
Xu Nuo: “”
Even a donkey isn’t worked this hard.
Unlike last time, the moment she opened her eyes, she heard screams all around her.
In her hand was the Second Brother mask that hadn’t returned with her last time.
Putting the mask on her face, Xu Nuo carefully surveyed her surroundings.
It looked like some kind of filming set. The buildings around were all in ancient style. Following the source of the noise, she saw a crowd divided into two rows standing at the entrance—mostly girls dressed up elaborately or carrying cameras, with a few boys mixed in.
“Excuse me, who are you all here to film?”
Xu Nuo walked over and asked someone.
The girl turned around and jumped at the sight of a pig face, then immediately started promoting enthusiastically: “It’s Jiang Nan! Do you know the recent hit ‘Crazy Male Lead, Don’t Be Afraid, I’m Just a Pure Psychopath’? He plays the male lead’s younger years in it. He’s handsome and has a great personality.”
As she spoke, she happily shoved a new support banner into Xu Nuo’s hands.
“I made it myself—here, for you!”
Xu Nuo thanked her and quietly stood behind the girl.
【Jiang Nan, is that Gu Nongxuan’s stage name?】
【Yes, after all, Young Master Gu can’t debut under his real name】
As the conversation ended, the crowd suddenly grew restless, and the screams grew louder.
“Jiang Nan! Jiang Nan, look over here!”
“Baby, why are you wearing so little today!”
“Jiang Nan! Have a happy day today!”
“Nan Bao! Are you wearing thermal leggings or not!”
Xu Nuo was somewhat surprised. Having seen Gu Nongxuan at his most vulnerable, she finally felt the reality that “he really is a celebrity.”Caught up in the atmosphere, she couldn’t help but wave the support banner in her hand.
Gu Nongxuan smiled at the fans, waving and greeting them. No one could tell that his other arm was injured and completely immobile.
Meanwhile, his manager was behind him, scolding in a low voice for wasting time and urging him to hurry into the car.
Yet at that moment, his eyes precisely landed on the conspicuous pig in the crowd.
And the banner in her hand.
‘Husband useless, boyfriend cheating
Only Jiang Nan baby’s kisses can heal me’