VOL 09

Suddenly, a large splash of water erupted from the river, drenching the two individuals completely with a bone-chilling coldness

They are clearly in excellent spirits, able to joke around as if no one else is present in front of so many people. From her innocent perspective, this behavior essentially confirms and solidifies their identities with each other.

Jin Shao looked at Lou Bao with unparalleled tenderness, "She is my most cherished treasure of late"

Lou Bao smiled nonchalantly, saying, "I don't mind at all, anywhere is fine." She was originally the one with the least connection among this group of people, yet they all used her as a pretext, going around in circles.

I urged my aunt to take a look at the scenery. Ansang forced out an extremely awkward smile, sincerely trying to please Old Lady Jin

Jin Shao cast a sidelong glance at Lou Bao, noticing her ambiguous smile, and suddenly felt a surge of irritation within. This indescribable anger shattered his usual calm demeanor.

Old Lady Jin let out a cold snort, her eyes half-open, neither opposing nor approving.

"He will not like you, so it is useless to cling on any longer." She spoke incisively, frowning as she looked at Anna

I am Lou Bao. Lou Bao extended his hand, waiting for Anna to shake it.

"Jin Shao, you are rather too straightforward." An Sang removed his baseball cap, and a cascade of black hair tumbled down, shimmering in the sunlight

Even as a boyfriend, he is incredibly gentle, and it is simply impossible for him to raise his voice.

It is unknown what Jin Shao said to her on the way, but this proud young lady was surprisingly willing to lower herself to please the elderly gentleman

Lou Bao obediently spread out the mat and looked up.

"SORRY, your toilet paper." Lou Bao squatted down, extended his index finger to pick up the toilet paper, and forcefully pulled Anna's hand, pressing the dirt onto her hand along with it

He chuckled and pinched her cheek, "Oh, are you really angry?"

Is it appropriate to openly and transparently develop a mistress in broad daylight

His eyes gradually relaxed, returning to their initial tenderness

A surge of anger rose from Lou Bao's chest

The voice is gentle to the utmost degree

Anna was furious: "Brother Jin, you are biased towards her, I will tell sister about this."

Anna let out a scream and jumped, shaking off the pieces of paper.

"You hit me." He grasped her hand firmly, his eyes filled with a sharp murderous intent, causing her to instinctively retract her hand.

He asked gently, yet his gaze carried an air of command

This kiss cannot be described as gentle; it carries a predatory nature, as his tongue grazes against Lou Bao's teeth, preparing to delve inside

Watching the two of them gaze at each other obliviously, filled with tenderness and affection, Lou Bao felt greatly disinterested and recalled the slight flutter she had previously experienced for Jin Shao, feeling it was not worth it at all

Upon hearing this, An Sang beside him immediately cast a shy glance at him and said, "Oh dear, didn't you say that? Why are you relying on me again?"

Hey? Am I not your treasure?" An Sang was furious, rolling up her sleeves, extending a hand, pointing at Lou Bao, stamping her foot with tears in her eyes, "Who does she think she is, where did she come from?! Why is it that I can see your baby every time!"

She widened her eyes and asked, "Why?"

How to drink wine, do you know

Anna's face turned extremely awkward, she stamped her foot forcefully and turned to run away

Thus, she slightly adjusted the melancholy in her heart, feeling completely at ease as she bypassed the affectionate couple, to assist the staff at the nursing home in tidying up the outdoor lunch.

The Jin Shao from just now felt too unfamiliar to her. It was as if a stranger, exuding a menacing aura, was looking at her with eyes that seemed to penetrate her soul, ready to swallow her whole

The two individuals gazed at each other in silence

Jin Shaoxiao squatted down and said, "Lou Bao, has anyone ever told you that you possess an ability that makes people involuntarily want to cherish you"

Luo Bao furrowed his brows and hesitated for a while, saying: "Madam, I believe that Jin Shao quite likes her. Wouldn't it be better for everyone to accommodate each other?"

An Sang smiled nonchalantly, glanced at the foolish Lou Bao, reached out to hook Jin Shao, and arrogantly asked: "Who is she again?"

... ...

Such a gaze is quite ominous

Jin Shao's eyes followed Lou Bao, staring intently all the while

"What are you doing?" A sharp scream, accompanied by gasping, came from the nearby woods

At the entrance, the volunteers are loading the New Year goods that had been prepared some time ago onto the truck

The old lady opened her eyes and smiled enigmatically, "Because I do not like her."

Lou Bao was both angry and scared. She reached out her hand to push him, but Jin Shao had great strength and pulled her in tightly. Lou Bao finally became furious out of shame and instinctively defended herself, swinging her hand in a slap. By the time she realized her actions, she was already terrified.

Old Lady Jin looked at her strangely, just as she was about to speak, she was interrupted by Jin Shao, whose fingers were intertwined with hers: "Mom, An Sang suggested that we go to the riverside to have a meal privately, it would be more picturesque."

She opened her mouth and laughed dryly

The items were gradually loaded onto the truck. After the last box was secured, Ansang shook his head at Anna, who was tugging at Jin Shao's sleeve, and said, "Anna, follow the truck."

Those were issued by some large supermarkets. Due to the inability to find a receiving location, and since the payers are all elderly residents of this nursing home, they were piled up here together

She raised a glass of red wine between herself and him, "Jin Shao, if you are feeling hot, just drink some wine; at the very least, it is colder than my lips"

Even he himself did not understand why seeing Lou Bao's nonchalant demeanor made him feel so irritated

He smiled with a charming allure, his dark and profound eyes deepening a few more shades. He took the wine glass, sipped from it, and then suddenly pulled up Lou Bao, transferring the wine from his lips to hers.

"Baby, give me a kiss, your lips are so cool, they need warmth to heat them up." He smiled in a rogue-like manner, which surprisingly added to his charm.

An Sang's expression suddenly turned cold, "Mother Jin, you should be asking me." She had always been strong-willed, commanding respect and authority at home. In the journey of life, An Shun had grown accustomed to this, while others treated her with deference and respect due to her status as the head of the family

Lou Bao lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and steadied his emotions

His eyes were originally bright and dark, and seeing them up close made Lou Bao's heart race uncontrollably

"Are you cold? Why are you shivering?" He reached out his hand and touched Lou Bao's face, which was icy cold. Jin Shao spoke softly to comfort her, "Would you like me to warm you up?"

Luo Bao, do not turn your face away; the alarm in your heart is ringing loudly

Jin Shaolang awkwardly jumped away, pulling Lou Bao and jumping back a few steps.

Lou Bao was taken aback, covering his chest and pulling away the distance between them

He replied: "On the day you grow up, you will see yourself in the eyes of those who love you"

Jin Shao shrugged elegantly and smiled at her

An Sang's expression was extremely unfriendly, her face surging with anger. She rolled up her sleeves, adopting a shrewish demeanor, abandoned Old Lady Jin, and lunged forward.

Lou Bao shrugged, pouted, made a face at the amused Jin Shao, and quietly slipped out.

Lou Bao is very well-behaved; she would not do this

Her body trembled slightly in shock

Jin Shao curled the corners of his lips, "I do not have the habit of doing good deeds, so things will not pass through me, Ansang. I was destined to go to hell. Matters of atonement do not suit me." He smiled, and the selfish words that came from his mouth sounded exceptionally harmonious.

She widened her almond-shaped eyes in shock, her lips pouting high, "Jin Shao, although I owe you money, I do not like being the kind of woman who is kept by others"

Jin Shao subtly furrowed his brows, then quickly replaced it with a smile, addressing Lou Bao, "Baby, shall we go for a picnic by the river?"

I will ask Lou Bao, and if she is willing to go, I will follow her. The old lady turned her face, smiling with great kindness, "Lou Bao, do you like to eat by the river?"

Until they reached the grassy bank by the river, the two were staring at each other.

An Sang chuckled softly, turning her tears into laughter

How could one not choose?

Anna pouted and acted spoiled, "I want to follow Brother Jin"

If he does not wish to settle down, no matter how much tenderness you possess, you cannot transform him into something as gentle as a soft caress.

Anna pouted her lips, remaining silent and putting on a pitiful expression

An Sang hesitated for a moment, then pushed the cart out. The wheels rolled over the dry grass, making a rough sound. Several times, her temper as a young lady nearly flared up, but upon seeing Jin Shao leaning gently against the tree trunk with a smile, she managed to hold it back

Lou Bao's hand trembled while holding the plate, and the plate nearly fell down

At that time, she was too young to comprehend that situation

Upon closer inspection, the surface of the water is once again tranquil

Seated in the rocking chair beside the dining table is the elderly Mrs. Jin, her eyes half-closed in a state of drowsiness

That is all, Jin Shao is undoubtedly a dutiful son, and if the elderly do not like something, he is likely to give it up even if he likes it.

Among the volunteers, there is a most beautiful young lady, appearing to be around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, with fair skin and a petite figure. Upon arriving at the Fusheng Nursing Home, she immediately rushed towards Lou Bao.

In the large eyes, there is an inexplicable hostility, turned away from others, yet the voice is so friendly that it makes one feel as if there is something wrong with their own vision

What is this supposed to be

Ah? Lou Bao foolishly shook his head

She spoke with an unusual seriousness, her eyes reflecting a hint of wounded fragility

"Anna, what are you doing here?" Her tone was not friendly

The sound of the slap was crisp, and it indeed opened Jin Shao's lips.

The tissue paper that was placed in the middle fell to the ground, fluttering down in the midst of Lou Bao's astonishment

Lou Bao rubbed his nose as a disguise, suppressing a laugh

"Anna, what happened?" Jin Shao heard the scream and walked over slowly, noticing the tissue smeared with mud, and a slight smile appeared on his face.

"Steven, with so many goods, why do we need to transfer from other supermarkets?" A girl wearing a baseball cap jumped down from the driver's seat of the truck, dressed in stylish men's casual wear. Upon seeing Anna next to Jin Shao, her eyes narrowed.

"She, she stuffed the dirty tissue into my hand." Anna, in a fit of anger, took the initiative to complain, her big eyes blinking at Jin Shao, displaying a demeanor of a spoiled little girl

Jin Shao was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "Darling, you are overthinking it. First of all, my relationship with An Sang is not as you perceive it. Secondly, I do not need to support you, because you are already my pet."

The two of them were pushing each other, and Lou Bao stood aside feeling quite awkward

Suddenly she spoke up and said: "He will not choose that woman, do not feel upset"

His hand gripped Lou Bao's waist tightly, while the other hand released the wine glass it had been holding and forcefully clasped Lou Bao's hands. The wine glass, slipping from his fingertips, fell to the ground, producing a crisp shattering sound. The rich red wine, carrying his warmth, trickled from the tip of his tongue. Lou Bao turned his head in resistance, only to be choked by the red wine, causing tears to well up in his eyes

Her face suddenly turned red, and from her perspective, Jin Shao, who was leaning against the tree trunk, was gazing at her with his eyes downcast, seemingly lost in thought, and it was very likely that he had been looking for quite some time.

They talked about everything, and because of the distance, they felt no reservations. One time, she curiously asked: "What is it like when a man wants to kiss a woman?"

Jin Shao smiled as he looked at Lou Bao. The two people in front of him were both filled with anger, resembling children in kindergarten bickering.

In fact, women often fantasize about reforming a scoundrel, always wishfully imagining themselves as his final refuge, yet they consistently place the initiative in the hands of men

Lou Bao timidly lowered her head

On the dining table, a stack of porcelain plates and several vases were placed in isolation, indicating that the staff responsible for the arrangement had not yet arrived. Lou Bao walked over and aligned the plates one by one.

The river flows surprisingly swiftly, and standing on the bank, one can hear the rushing sound of the water.

In the future, do not strike a man's face. It will bring bad luck! He touched his own cheek; Lou Bao had struck quite hard, and surely a faint red mark had already appeared on his fair skin.

The atmosphere suddenly became much more awkward

Lou Bao shook off a ground full of goosebumps

This is extremely insulting

Lou Bao silently evaded his hand, pouring the wine in silence.

In this regard, Lou Bao is most aware. To quote a former classmate, although his intelligence quotient is not high, his emotional intelligence is still something to be proud of

At this moment, I suddenly realized.

"Why are you looking at me?" she asked curiously

She has never experienced the feeling of being overlooked by others

"So dirty," Anna murmured softly, pulling a pack of tissue from her pocket, wrapping it around her palm, placing it on the hand of Lou Bao, pressing it down perfunctorily, and immediately withdrawing her hand.

He smiled, suddenly grasping the delicate chin of Lou Bao with his large hand, his eyes sparkling, and kissed her lips.

"Ansan, why do you always compare yourself to others?" His voice was softer, half-embracing Ansan, comforting her, "You are a one-of-a-kind treasure."

She has a distant little uncle who, when she was very small, was nominally entrusted with her care by her parents. His personality is very gentle and amiable, and he sends letters every month to chat with her about everyday matters

What a terrifying gaze

Hello, my name is Anna

Ah, I am really angry, my little pet. He embraced Lou Bao tightly, his warm breath scattering over Lou Bao's head, and then slowly lowered his head, looking face to face, very closely at Lou Bao

Lou Bao shuddered all over again

Her facial features are very striking, with thick eyebrows, large eyes, and well-defined contours

An Sang and Old Lady Jin engaged in a sharp-eyed battle for over ten exchanges