Two.

Don't worry, I am more concerned about how you will treat me, okay?

Oh my goodness, why is it Zeng Chen again? How many times do I have to encounter him in a day?

Not being married must mean they are boyfriend and girlfriend. With such a talented man and a beautiful woman, they will definitely become a couple sooner or later! The man looked at the two of us, smiling satisfactorily, "We will be back soon, please take care."

With the company of candlelight, we seem to be isolated in another warm world, where even the air seems to have a temperature.

Ah, aren't you a couple? You are so well-matched, I thought... I'm really sorry.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

I took my gaze off his bathrobe and stiffly pointed to the shopping bag in my hand, saying, "Your takeout..."

A folding screen stood in front of me. On the screen was a boldly colored abstract oil painting. It wasn't until I walked around the screen that I saw the entire room.

I exchanged a knowing glance with Zeng Chen.

We are not a couple," both Zeng Chen and I answered in unison.

Before I could speak, Zeng Chen preempted me, and he was obviously startled by me, uncomfortably wrapping his bathrobe around himself.

I rushed out and forgot to bring my phone. I borrowed Zeng Chen's phone to let my dad know I was safe. Then I sat obediently on the sofa, staring at Zeng Chen, not knowing what to say.

As a gust of wind blew, the door opened a crack, and orange light leaked out from the gap. Since the lights in the house were still on, it proved that someone was inside. But why didn't they answer me? Could it be that the owner of this house intentionally left the door open for me to deliver the takeout?

Since the items have already been delivered, I will take my leave. As I looked outside the window, lightning and thunder had already begun. I collected the money and planned to turn around and leave.

I hesitated for a while in place. Although it was said like that, is it not a bit inappropriate for just Zeng Chen and me to share a room? It's so dimly lit here...

"Wait!" Zeng Chen's voice suddenly sounded behind me, "This is the 20th floor. The elevator has stopped. How are you going down?"

However, no matter how much I shout, there is still no sign of anyone in the house. How can I collect the payment like this?

We live next door to you. The woman pointed to the position opposite the door and said, "It's like this. My husband and I have a very urgent matter to attend to and we need to leave immediately. However, it's not safe to take our child out in this heavy rain. Especially now that the whole neighborhood is without power, we don't feel comfortable leaving our child at home alone. So, we would like to ask if you could take care of our child for us."

Hulala--

I closed the door again and turned back discontentedly, saying, "What's wrong? I'm not a pervert."

Is it my dad you're talking about? He had a rheumatism attack today, so I came instead. I put the takeout on the coffee table casually, feeling my face getting hot. "How would I know about the unspoken 'understanding' between you?"

I clearly saw Zeng Chen's cold and stern expression soften.

Hello, uncles and aunties. The little girl called out in a childish voice and even gave a sweet smile.

After leaving this building, I am like a wet chicken, and there is also the danger of being struck by lightning at any time, but I can't just rely on staying at someone else's house and not leave.

Boom!

I ... ...

Strange, why is no one paying attention to me?

Yuan Wan, how did you end up here?

Is anyone there? I knocked on the door again.

Just as I stepped out of the door, a gust of wind came rushing towards me, and the pitch-black sky was instantly illuminated by a flash of lightning.

It's pitch black all around, and that's not all, the sound of the wind echoes in my ears like crying. It's so terrifying!

As soon as I looked at the delivery address my father gave me, I realized it was in the opposite neighborhood. I didn't even wear my usual black-framed glasses, just a simple pair of jeans and a black sweater. I slipped on a pair of slippers and went to deliver the takeout.

However, the atmosphere did not last long as a knock on the door broke the silence of the room.

Zeng Chen muttered softly and stood up with a puzzled look on his face. Seeing this, I quickly jumped up from the sofa and followed closely behind him.

I shifted my gaze and noticed a little girl standing next to the middle-aged man, enjoying her lollipop with great relish. She was so adorable! Her round face was adorned with gem-like big eyes, a small nose, a pink and tender little mouth, and curly hair that cascaded down to her waist, just like a Barbie doll.

There isn't any. I pretended to shake my head indifferently, "Is it not okay to be curious?"

I took a deep breath, made up my mind, bit my lower lip, and continued to move forward with determination.

Zeng Chen looked at me incredulously, opened the door, and stared into the pitch-black hallway. I instinctively tightened my grip on his arm.

Also, Yuan Wan, you are just overthinking.

Our "Vibrant Convenience Store" not only sells daily necessities, but also recently started offering delivery service. In order to cure Xiao Nuo's illness, Dad is working tirelessly, either managing the store or cooking fried rice every day, keeping busy without a moment's rest.

Just as I was about to raise my voice and continue shouting, a white figure walked out of the room. When he saw me, his eyes widened and he stood frozen in front of me.

Oh, why didn't I think of this question?

Moreover, it's raining heavily outside. How are you going to go back? His voice continued, "Since we are classmates, I will reluctantly take you in. Let's wait until the rain stops before you leave."

Hello, is anyone there?I called out loudly and gently pushed the door open to walk in.

Previously, the uncle who delivered takeout would just leave the food at the entrance and go. I have already told him to leave the money behind the screen at the door. Zeng Chen scratched his head and muttered as he walked towards the living room.

"What's the matter?" Zeng Chen frowned, his cold voice tinged with caution.

It's so awkward... Except for my dad and Xiao Nuo, I haven't seen any other boy right after taking a shower.

Thinking of this, I quickened my pace forward. After all, it's not far, and I'm too lazy to go back and get an umbrella. Let's go quickly and come back quickly.

Squeakーー

Who will come to find me at this time?

Okay then. He nodded and politely said, "Please be careful and come back early."

Hmm? The door is unexpectedly unlocked!

At this moment, he was only wearing a white bathrobe, with the belt loosely tied around his waist, and the open neckline revealing delicate clavicles and graceful muscle lines. Zeng Chen's wet hair was still dripping with water, and small droplets were sliding down his sharply defined cheeks.

The couple exaggeratedly bowed at a 90-degree angle, without giving us the slightest chance to refuse, and pushed the child towards us, saying, "Quickly say hello to Uncle and Aunt."

Zeng Chen went back to the room and changed into a set of blue-gray pajamas, and lit a few candles. Soon, the romantic glow of the candles illuminated every corner of the living room.

Is it going to rain soon?

Are you scared?He turned around and slightly raised the corner of his mouth.

Dū dū dūーー

The fierce wind and rain outside the window continue to bombard relentlessly. Finally, the thunder has subsided a bit, but the continuous flashes of lightning seem to have the momentum to tear the sky apart.

This is a very simple and exquisite apartment, with silver floor lamps lit up, marble floor tiles reflecting a soft luster, ultra-thin curved TV hanging on the beige wall, a fluffy white carpet under the khaki sofa, and a few magazines and game console controllers scattered around.

Seeing that you are also a married couple, we feel even more at ease," the man added.

By the faint light of the lightning, I walked over to the sofa in the living room and sat down. I looked at the lightning flashing outside the window and then glanced at this pitch-black room. I couldn't help but sigh, "Ah, why is it that every time I meet you, I'm so unlucky? It seems that the two of us really have incompatible magnetic fields."

Building 8, Room 2020... Upon arriving at the opposite residential area and confirming the address multiple times, I finally dared to knock on the door and said, "Hello, your takeout is here."

Sorry to bother you. A gentle female voice sounded, and under the faint light in the room, a woman in her thirties, who looked like a housewife, appeared before us. Behind her was a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, who looked very refined.

Power outage?

But as soon as I opened the door, a deafening thunder stopped me in my tracks. The lightning that struck the next second seemed to light up the entire night sky. Accompanied by the sound of pouring rain and howling wind, without any warning, the light of the desk lamp suddenly flickered and went out with a "pop".