Chapter 4

I also became anxious: "What happened?"

What do you think?" Li Duidu stared directly into my eyes

I glared at it

Li Duidui's footsteps paused slightly. ... I didn't think much of it, only feeling the cold wind blowing at that moment, the cool rain hitting my body, the chill intensifying. I moved a little closer to Li Duidui, although he didn't have much warmth either, but being next to him ...

You should return home first; during this recent period, if it is possible not to go out, then do not go out

I gritted my teeth in silence and explained under Li Duidui's cold gaze: "I didn't spend the rent money on entertainment; I took Mangzi to have a minor surgery."

Upon reaching my doorstep, I recalled that the clothes I had hung out to dry on the rooftop had not yet been collected. I directly took an umbrella and went to the rooftop to retrieve the clothes. As soon as I opened the rooftop door, I saw Mei Mei lounging in the fish pond. Enjoying the baptism of the rainwater, in the chilly weather of early spring, she wore two shell bras, embodying the COSlight beauty of a mermaid, yet she did not seem to feel cold

A surge of gentle water within me was suddenly encased in a thick layer of ice by the cold wind of early spring, cracking with a sound like "ka ka".

Do not splash around in the pool I advised her while gathering the clothes The waterproofing on the roof has just been repaired so do not jump around and damage it again

I almost forgot, this vampire has a dog nose

A small black cat slowly crawled out from behind Li Duidu's neck, and it is unclear where it had been hiding just now

I angrily turned around and walked away, shaking the umbrella vigorously a couple of times, causing the black dog perched on top to tumble down. The black dog, quick on its feet, jumped onto a nearby tree and, in a few agile leaps, returned to the ground on its own, disregarding me. I couldn't be bothered with it either and returned to the apartment without looking back

His serious demeanor when he said this successfully startled me: "The smell of corpses?" I looked around, and apart from the scent of spring rain, I couldn't smell anything else. I looked up at Li Duidui, seeking help and asking:

"Yes... please keep your distance from me, the spell on this umbrella makes me uncomfortable when you are close." I took two steps back, and she continued, "It's just that everything is difficult and not very clear. Last time, he vaguely mentioned to me that Li Duidu had a girl he liked, someone like you, a human, but she later died of illness."

I did not pay her any attention, I simply closed the door quietly

It is you, reeking of death, who is truly terrifying

Therefore, it is better not to have expectations; in this way, there will be no disappointment

"Hmph." Yu Meimei chuckled ambiguously twice, "Last time I couldn't see clearly from a distance, but this time I can see it clearly. This umbrella has a magical spell on it. Generally, non-humans cannot approach it. He gave you the umbrella, which means he is protecting you. Li Duidui will definitely protect you because he likes you."

No, I just hope you don't go out looking unattractive to others

I must admit that I have fantasies about Li Duidui's face

That was many years ago. Yu Meimei extended her finger to count, but in the end, she couldn't figure it out clearly and just vaguely mentioned, "It seems that at that time, there was still war, chaos and turmoil, and women were still wearing qipaos."

You talk too much

I do not have much contact with him. However, Meimei lives next door to him, and we occasionally run into each other.

Our faces were so close that I could clearly see his eyelashes, and through the light of the streetlamp filtering through the black umbrella, I could also catch a glimpse of a fleeting dark red that surged in his eyes.

Peipei mentioned that recently the corpse drivers from Xiangxi have dealt with a few zombies. Do you think I encountered a zombie on my way back just now

It is raining, but I am not like you; getting soaked in the rain can lead to illness. Being ill would delay my work, and he is still counting on my manuscript fee to pay his rent

Give it up, you are still a bit short

I : `` ... ... ''

I found myself imagining many scenes in an instant; the passengers on the bus, the passersby brushing past each other, all seemed to take on a dangerous quality. I felt a chill run down my spine and began to feel apprehensive. "Could those old corpses really eat people? Like in Resident Evil, where a single bite spreads the virus. Am I unknowingly infected with the zombie virus now?"

"So are you very cute?" Li Duidui said, with his usual teasing tone, "Do you think that by□□ I can avoid paying the rent in the future?"

"Thud." My heart skipped a beat again due to this conjecture

This Li Duoduo looks young ... ? ... But how many years has he actually lived ?

I silently complained about him in my heart, yet I still followed him closely, taking shelter under his large black umbrella from the rain

Is there really a smell of corpse on you? Are you not scaring me?

It crouched on Li Duidui's shoulder and licked its paw. This is the black cat raised by Li Duidui, although it is named Black Dog, it is a genuine local cat that runs very fast. The year before last, after it was taken by Li Duidui to be neutered due to its loud calls during mating season, it suddenly began to speak human language.

The red emerged so quickly, as if it were an illusion of mine

First, I am the person who needs to be updated

I patted Li Duidui on the shoulder, and the black dog quickly leaped to his other shoulder. I moved in front of Li Duidui, extended both hands towards his shoulder, and embraced him face to face. I intended to grab the cat's tail, but the black dog was too fast, jumping at an astonishing angle from his back with a kick, directly landing on top of the black umbrella

After all, his portrayal using realistic techniques has garnered unanimous praise from readers, indicating that his appearance exceeds the standard line of public aesthetic appreciation

Because nothing is important I shrugged and, holding my clothes, said to Meimei before going back to my room Li Duidui is just my material he could never like an ordinary person like me so don't get carried away with your thoughts as if there could be any outcome

"Su Xiaoxin, don't you think my master is all stiff?" Li Duidui's black dog wagged its tail in my face, "Get lost, stay away from my master."

I tugged at my sleeve, hesitating whether to fight to the death for my dignity, but at that moment, Li Duidui's phone in his pocket rang. Without even glancing at me, he answered the call, responded briefly a couple of times, and then hung up.

Li Dui Dui glanced at me and, seeing that I seemed genuinely frightened, chose not to say more. He averted his gaze and walked back, saying, "If you don't want to be consumed by all sorts of chaotic things, it's best to avoid running around aimlessly with Li Peipei lately." He looked at the road ahead and the rain, adding, "Once the rent is paid, you can do as you please."

Li Duidui's expression became somewhat serious

Do not continue to harbor expectations for what might be. For expectations inevitably come with disappointment, and my life experience tells me that I am not a fortunate person; more often than not, I will be disappointed.

I thought about it, and it must have been during the Republic of China period... At that time in China, there were probably quite a few people who passed away from a cold or illness

Yu Meimei glanced at me and said, "Oh, you still say our landlord doesn't like you, yet they sent you an umbrella again"

So on a rainy day, I brought you an umbrella, perhaps because I like you, or maybe it's just transference

Well, it was on a rainy day that I got caught in the rain, fell seriously ill, and my body became weak. I couldn't withstand it and was taken away by the King of Hell. I heard that Li Duidui was quite depressed for a long time because of this

I tugged at my hat, trying to calm my heartbeat: "This has nothing to do with you, right?" I retorted, "What are you doing here?"

Give up? Almost? Give up what? Almost what? This vampire speaks in such an insulting manner; if it weren't for the fact that I can't defeat him, I would have taken action long ago

I am somewhat surprised: "Getting sick from being caught in the rain... at most it would just be a cold, how could one possibly die from it? Is one's constitution really that weak?"

... ...

Secondly, I am a person without money

I immediately realized the situation was ambiguous, and quickly cleared my throat, taking a step back: "You... you need to take better care of your cat!" I tried to maintain my composure, "Not cute at all!"

Now I have been drawn to Li Duidu's romantic history, and while holding an umbrella, I squatted down beside Meimei and asked her: "Can someone like Li Duidu even have a romantic history?"

"They will eat you cleanly." Li Duidu turned back to glance at me, "They will not give you the chance to become one of them"

Take the umbrella, it can shield your face on the way back

I cursed, saying: "Castrated cat." When I looked up, I saw Li Duidui's slender eyes behind his gold-rimmed glasses staring at me

I was enraged by the black dog's tail and didn't bother to care about what it was saying. I reached out directly to grab Li Duoduo's shoulder and said, "You, this cat relying on a dog for power, think that by giving you an inch, you'll take a mile, right!"

I know that in my ordinary life, there are no contingencies; the only exception is meeting Li Duidui and moving into this apartment. I feel that this alone has exhausted all the luck of my lifetime

I shivered and inched closer to him until I brushed against his arm, which gave me a slight sense of security

I swung my hand fiercely and then grabbed the handle of the umbrella, snatching it away: "Thank you very much!"

Meimei swayed her plump tail and said leisurely, "What if?"

The old man living on the third floor is known as Wan Shi Nan. No one knows how many years he has lived, but it is known that he possesses superpowers that allow him to traverse time and space. He enjoys exploring various places, which is why he often does not stay in the apartment. However, due to his long life, he is privy to a wealth of gossip.

This miserly, sharp-tongued vampire is solely focused on money

Especially ... ... it is in terms of emotions, after all, several of my past relationships have told me this ... ...

The reason I am explaining so much now is simply to illustrate that on this quiet and cold rainy night, at a moment when I should have been returning home alone, I experienced a skipped heartbeat due to his appearance. It does not mean that I am truly infatuated with him; rather, as a normal girl with hormones, it is the most innocent and straightforward reaction of being attracted to someone.

Is it true that Li Duidui is really like what Meimei Xiaolang said ... ...

I am still guessing, Li Duidui has already reached out: "The black dog said you would come to pay the rent this afternoon, so where is the rent now?"

This logic seems to make some sense

I glanced at his large black umbrella, which had accumulated quite a few raindrops on its surface, dripping down one by one. He must have been standing here for a while. I was a bit taken aback

Li Duidui did not move

From then on, whether it was out of a desire for revenge against society or some other twisted psychology, it frequently came upstairs to eavesdrop on us speaking ill of Li Duidui, and then went back to report to Li Duidui, a veritable modern servant, a castrated dog

At least ensure safety

What?

I am very angry, but I do not want to suffer losses myself. After all, if I get caught in the rain on my way back, it is I who will be drenched, catch a cold, and suffer. I am very clear about two things

Oh. Li Duidui withdrew his hands and said expressionlessly, "So you were at the veterinary hospital drinking medical alcohol with the animal corpses?"

Yu Meimei wagged her tail twice and said, "However, this is not very certain. I heard from Wanshi Nan that our landlord has had a romantic history in the past."

What?

I just went to the bar with Peipei for a while... accompany what corpse, can you not speak so frighteningly?

Pah! Castrated cat

Li Dui Dui... Is it because it started to rain, and knowing that I have no money to take a taxi back, you specifically came to the bus station to wait for me and bring me an umbrella...

Therefore, I cannot fall ill

The black dog is not afraid of me: "What are you staring at?" As a local cat, it speaks Chongqing dialect fluently, "Did you and Li Peipei go out and finish the rent?"

Did he/she die from the illness

Thus, under the umbrella, it was only I who embraced Li Duidui's neck and held him close