Part 05

Liang Yue remained expressionless from beginning to end, with her lips pressed tightly together

Xi Qingnuo was momentarily bewildered, but suddenly realized the deeper meaning behind his earlier words. The term '擦' has a rather subtle implication. How could an ordinary person possibly think of such a nuanced expression? It is evident that the man must be a reclusive individual who stays at home watching adult films and indulging in self-pleasure

She was bewildered, but she did not want to upset Liang Yue, so she could only look at him with a wronged expression like a submissive little wife. Her small hand trembled as she tugged at the corner of his clothes, saying, "I'm sorry, handsome. How about I call you every day after work to let you know I'm safe? Please don't be angry anymore"

Whenever the stolen belongings were mentioned, Xi Qingnuo felt frustrated, yet she did not want Liang Yue to know. Therefore, she pretended to search her pockets with both hands, feigning surprise, "Oh, where is my phone? Ah, it must have been stolen by a thief. Boohoo, that is half a month's salary for me."

A young man, with a flushed face and feeling embarrassed, got up and smiled at them, saying, "You all continue, um, actually it would be better to go to a room and close the door, hehe." After giving them a silly smile, he ran upstairs.

Xi Qingnuo was in a state of embarrassment for quite a while. Had she known that she should have closed the outer iron gate this morning instead of leaving it ajar, the wooden door could have been returned to the landlord in perfect condition. Now that the wooden door is in this state, it is impossible to replace it with a new one, as such wooden doors from the 1960s and 1970s are simply not available in the market, unless custom-made

But he is merely her childhood friend, and he will have a wife and children in the future. She cannot always trouble him. Therefore, she must start to restrain her dependence on him from now on; she must be self-reliant. She needs to break her excessive reliance on him

Do not put on any clothes, let me wipe you down.

She spent two hours walking alone to the room she rented in the southern district. As soon as she arrived downstairs, she saw Liang Yue leaning against the side of the car, deeply engrossed in smoking, with a persistent look of irritation on his face.

She thought that after resigning, she could immediately start working at Liang Yue's company. However, Liang Yue informed her to go through the proper procedures and join the company through the regular recruitment process. This would help avoid drawing attention from others. After all, large companies have a diverse mix of people, and the competition is fierce. For someone like her, who came in through the "back door," there would always be more scrutiny. If her background were to be investigated, it would not only be her who suffers; he would also be implicated.

As it was during working hours, Xi Qingnuo could not find anyone to accompany her and thus went to find a real estate agent by herself. Due to her lower budget, the quality of the houses was relatively poor. Over the years, although she had become accustomed to living in subpar housing, the properties the agent showed her were truly beyond her acceptable range.

At that moment, even though Xi Qingnuo saw Liang Yue was angry, he was still so kind to her, which made her heart swell with sweetness. Like a well-behaved little kitten, she nestled beside him, occasionally shyly looking up at him. The dim light from the phone faintly outlined his handsome profile, causing her heart to flutter. Unconsciously, her small hand moved towards his, gently taking hold of it, the warmth of his palm perfectly helping to warm her hands. Liang Yue paused for a moment, turning to glance at her. Feeling guilty, Xi Qingnuo hurriedly explained, "I’m afraid of encountering a mouse again; if we have to roll away, I’ll pull you along, hum."

"It's just being verbose; changing to a different security door will suffice." Liang Yue seemed to realize that he had been overly dramatic, and his face unexpectedly turned slightly red.

Although Xi Qingnuo has always known where Liang Yue's company is and what kind of company it is, she has never visited it. Perhaps it is because she is too familiar with Liang Yue and does not care much about it. Liang Yue's mother, Ms. Gui, belongs to a prestigious family in City A, with wealth that can be traced back at least eighteen generations. When she was young, every time she walked down a street, someone would tell her that this street belonged to Liang Yue's mother. Selling this street would be enough to buy three or four airplanes. In that era, airplanes were as incredible as spaceships. For this reason, Xi Qingnuo often joked with Liang Yue, saying that he would definitely have many airplanes in the future, and when bored, he could play with airplanes. She kept saying this until they grew up, but the now grown-up Liang Yue began to blush and did not allow Xi Qingnuo to say it anymore

The robber looked her up and down, noting her plump waist and elephantine legs. He shot her a disdainful glance before striding away, tossing out a remark, "Dream on."

Once, she became lewd and asked him if he had ever masturbated. The shy boy ignored her for three days. From that moment on, Xi Qingnuo no longer dared to speak carelessly. She could not stand Liang Yue's indifference towards her, as if the air she breathed had lost its oxygen

She called out, "Liang Yue ... ..." Before the handsome man could respond, Liang Yue turned his head towards her, and his gaze suddenly shifted from a daze to a sharp focus, making her feel compelled to remain silent.

Of course, the south is preferred. Although she dares to face the northern part of the city center, it does not mean that she has no reservations about the northern district

After spending an entire afternoon looking at no less than ten apartments, she felt dizzy and was not fortunate enough to find a place that caught her eye. Later, at the entrance of the agency, someone asked her if she was looking to rent an apartment. She replied affirmatively, and the person informed her that he happened to want to register his apartment with the agency and suggested that she take a look at his place first. If she was satisfied, he would rent it to her at a lower price, saving her the agency fee. She thought it was a good idea, as saving over a thousand yuan in intermediary fees would be enough for her to eat for many days. She agreed, and the person led her to see the apartment. However, she did not expect him to take her to a desolate alley where he intended to rob her. At that moment, she was terrified that the robber would assault her, and in a panic, she handed over all her valuables. As a result, the robber still refused to leave. She cried out, covering her body, pleading, "Please, don't assault me." At that moment, she was terrified that the robber would assault her, and in a panic, she handed over all her valuables. As a result, the robber still refused to leave. She cried out, covering her body, pleading, "Please, don't assault me."

Seeing his frosty demeanor, Xi Qingnuo realized that the atmosphere was not right and tugged at his sleeve, saying: "Handsome, I will definitely be more careful next time"

Look at Liang Yue, who is completely unaware and continues to calmly take off her clothes. Sigh, she can understand profound words after being prompted by others, but Liang Yue still does not grasp it. Liang Yue has high intelligence but low emotional intelligence. She is just the opposite.

Notification of the interview, which requires a wait of five days. During these five days, as an unemployed individual, Xi Qingnuo has much to do. First and foremost, her lease is about to expire, and she does not wish to renew it; instead, she wants to find another place to live. Being somewhat lazy, she figures that since she will be working at Yuehua Company in the future, it would be best to find a rental within a thirty-minute radius from Yuehua Company.

"Go upstairs, I have the Zhengqi water that promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis." Liang Yue could not refuse, and she forcefully pulled Liang Yue up. However, as soon as they entered the stairway, in the dark corridor, Liang Yue still stood in front of her as he had in the past, guiding her way.

It has been proven that Liang Yue indeed exaggerated, with his right arm swollen and red, as if he had been beaten. Xi Qingnuo looked at him with concern and said, "Handsome, let's go to the hospital."

Xi Qingnuo looked at Liang Yue with a mix of laughter and tears, "This is just a rented house, handsome."

When Xi Qingnuo arrived on the third floor and saw his already flimsy wooden door, which had been outdated for hundreds of years, lying pitifully on the ground, he was momentarily speechless. Could it be that the door was damaged to this extent? Did Liang Yue do this? This is simply not something a single person could accomplish

She is so acutely aware of Liang Yue's importance to her that even though she knows she has fallen in love with him, she lacks the courage to confess her feelings. Her greatest fear is not being rejected by Liang Yue, but rather that they might not even be able to remain friends.

Liang Yue curled the corner of his mouth, remaining silent, which could be taken as his willingness to roll with her

He extinguished the cigarette butt in his hand, threw it on the ground, stepped on it, and approached her, coldly picking up his phone, "Where is my phone?"

Liang Yue quietly gazed at her, and finally sighed, saying: "You should go back, I am leaving, I will not accompany you upstairs today." Just as he was about to turn around, Xi Qingnuo hurriedly grabbed his arm, and Liang Yue subtly furrowed his brow without showing any emotion.

"Handsome man, before my beastly desires erupt, you better confess the truth, or else don't blame me for stripping you in broad daylight." She was lying again; it was already nearly 8 PM, and where was the broad daylight? At most, it was under the bright streetlights.

Today's self-reliance suddenly made her realize that she truly is, as Lu Yao said, utterly worthless. She trusted others too much and suffered losses, yet she cannot blame anyone else. Over the years, she thought it was her own strength that allowed her to traverse a path filled with thorns, but now she discovers that it was Liang Yue who carried her through; her feet had never touched the ground.

Finally, Xiqing Nuo cried even more intensely

Xi Qingnuo opened her mouth, unable to respond. In her eyes, Liang Yue was a typical cold-natured man, speaking little but doing much. In the modern woman's vocabulary to describe men, he embodied the word "steadiness." He exuded an aura of calmness from the inside out, whether through his words, actions, or demeanor; even a single glance reflected a composure that was beyond his years. Was what he just said truly the Liang Yue she knew?

She is truly too dependent on him. For so many years, she has sought his help for both big and small matters. Whenever she encounters even the slightest inconvenience, a single phone call to him can resolve it. He has never turned her down; he is like a convenience store available 24 hours a day, providing her with everything and making things convenient for her

"It's nothing, making a big deal out of a small issue." He prepared to get dressed, not even bothering to apply any aftershave.

Unable to do anything, Xi Qingnuo had no choice but to submit a resume to Yuehua Company. With her qualifications, she was more than capable of passing the initial interview at Yuehua Company. If the interview was conducted personally by Liang Yue, she would be almost certain to succeed.

At that time, Xi Qingnuo did not know what "playing with oneself" meant. However, after she learned about it later, she began to mention it even more frequently, unabashedly, which greatly angered Liang Yue, yet he found himself at a loss on how to deal with her

Due to the absence of a door at home, Liang Yue, as the main culprit, said to Xi Qingnuo with a sense of righteousness: "Shall we book a room?"

This detail was noticed by Xi Qingnuo, who, puzzled, increased the pressure of her palm. Indeed, she saw Liang Yue's brows furrow even deeper. Xi Qingnuo asked, "What happened to your hand?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a loud bang echoed. Both of them turned to look at the entrance. Since the hall faced the entrance and there was no wooden door, only an iron gate was installed. The iron gate was perforated, allowing a clear view of the outside, and naturally, the outside could also see clearly inside.

Liang Yue smiled helplessly, "It was just a little too forceful when I bumped into the door"

At the very least, you should give me a call. Do you have any idea how many times I have called you? Then, for no reason, your phone was turned off. I thought you were up to something foolish again, so I hurried over, knocked on your door, but no one answered. I broke the door open and found you weren't home. I felt like a fool, searching all over the city for you. Have you ever considered my feelings?

She had only three coins left on her. Several times she thought about going to the public phone to call Liang Yue for help. However, in the end, she still couldn't make up her mind

"It's nothing," Liang Yue said淡淡地.