PNB Chapter 697 The High-and-mighty, Two-Faced Academic Genius (Gong) VS The Unrestrained, Charming, and
Chapter 697 The High-and-mighty, Two-Faced Academic Genius (Gong) VS The Unrestrained, Charming, and
After applying the medicine to Bai Chengci, Jiang Xiyu personally went back to the field to deal with the car.
The car was perfectly fine, but when the crane pulled it out, it was covered in mud. Although it didn't look damaged at first glance, Jiang Xiyu still asked someone to take it to town for repairs to make sure the car wasn't actually damaged in the fall.
After dealing with this matter, when he returned home, he found Bai Chengci still sitting obediently in the same spot, while Jiang Jinya was secretly smiling and saying something to him.
While listening to Jiang Jinya speak, Bai Chengci kept her attention on the door. When she noticed Jiang Xiyu had returned, she immediately stood up and asked, "Is the car broken?"
"..."
Such an obvious problem.
Jiang Xiyu simply didn't want to answer anymore.
Because if he says the car is broken, the scheming girl will definitely use that as an excuse to stay. But if he says the car isn't broken, she'll definitely find another reason to make the car break down, and then she can stay without any problem.
In the brief silence, Jiang Xiyu went through all the possible scenarios that were going to happen. In the end, to prevent a repeat of today's disastrous turn of events, Jiang Xiyu decided to just let things be.
Anyway, Bai Chengci likes to stay in this remote mountain valley, so let her stay.
Jiang Xiyu didn't want to get involved in anything, like being told he was being kicked out and then getting into a car accident on the road and being held responsible.
Ignoring Bai Chengci's question, Jiang Xiyu went straight to the kitchen.
Bai Chengci glanced at it, and then silently followed without hesitation.
When they arrived at the kitchen, most of the items were brand new, and the stove had never been used.
Jiang Xiyu opened the refrigerator and found some eggs she had bought at the supermarket, so she decided to make some fried rice to fill her stomach.
At this moment, Bai Chengci suddenly leaned closer and asked a question she already knew the answer to.
"Are you making lunch?"
Jiang Xiyu paused, holding two eggs, then, as if remembering something, took another one.
Bai Chengci glanced at the number of eggs in Jiang Xiyu's hand, smiled silently, and then asked considerately, "Do you need my help?"
With a "smack," Jiang Xiyu slammed the refrigerator door shut, not wanting to talk to him anymore.
Bai Chengci then walked up to Jiang Xiyu, made him look at her, and said, "I won't eat and stay for free. I can help you with your work."
Jiang Xiyu could see the rolled-up cuff of his trousers as soon as he lowered his eyes.
The area where the medicine was applied appeared even darker in color.
Jiang Xiyu stared at it for a few seconds before frowning and looking up to meet Bai Chengci's gaze.
"You've got a thick skin. Did I agree to let you stay?"
After listening, Bai Chengci lowered her eyes expressionlessly, then reached out to touch Jiang Xiyu's fingertips, her voice low and pitiful: "Please, let me stay..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jinya, who was peeking through the door, couldn't help but give Bai Chengci a thumbs up.
"Wow, that's a really good imitation," Jiang Jingya thought to herself.
Her brother has always been someone who responds better to gentle persuasion than force.
If Brother Bai is like this, I'm sure I won't be able to handle it.
In fact, Jiang Xiyu really couldn't hold on any longer.
Bai Chengci's words gave him goosebumps all over.
So he immediately turned serious, showing no mercy, and said bluntly in a harsher tone, "Are you trying to kill yourself by speaking in a high-pitched voice?"
Bai Chengci: "..."
The gentle and earnest words that were already on the tip of her tongue were immediately swallowed back down by Jiang Xiyu's words.
Bai Chengci's gaze turned slightly helpless. After exchanging a glance with Jiang Jinya outside the door, she whispered an apology to Jiang Xiyu.
Jiang Xiyu didn't want to waste any more time, so she directly ordered Bai Chengci, "If you don't want to eat and stay for free, then go and cook some rice."
Bai Chengci nodded immediately, "Okay."
However, the eldest son rarely goes into the kitchen by himself, so cooking rice is a big problem for him.
Jiang Xiyu was cracking eggs into a bowl when Bai Chengci, holding the rice cooker, asked, "How many do you want to cook?"
"Two bowls."
After scooping up the rice, Bai Chengci asked, "How many times do you want to wash it?"
Jiang Xiyu was getting impatient and said, "Wash until the water runs clear."
"Oh, okay."
Perhaps because it was the first time she had done something like this, Bai Chengci was exceptionally careful.
After washing it several times to make sure the water was clear, he glanced at Jiang Xiyu.
There will be no further steps.
Jiang Xiyu caught his gaze, but without even looking up, instructed him to say, "Put your hand in."
Bai Chengci: "Hmm?"
"Once the water reaches the back of your hand, you can start cooking it. Remember to dry the outside water before putting it in the rice cooker."
"it is good."
Bai Chengci did as instructed. After putting the rice into the rice cooker, Jiang Xiyu went over to teach him how to press the switch.
After learning how to do it, Bai Chengci raised her eyebrows slightly, then took out her phone and took a picture of the rice cooker.
Jiang Xiyu: "..."
Look at this awful thing.
Bai Chengci put away her phone without changing her expression and explained calmly, "I just wanted to commemorate it."
Jiang Xiyu clenched his teeth and grinded them together, then finally smiled silently.
Half an hour later, Jiang Xiyu finished making fried rice with eggs.
Bai Chengci took the food out of the kitchen, while Jiang Jinya moved a small table to the yard.
The table isn't big; it's just right for three people.
After sitting down, Bai Chengci stared at the fried rice for a few seconds, but in the end, she couldn't resist taking out her phone and taking two pictures of the fried rice.
It was a rare sight from every angle, until he met Jiang Xiyu's warning gaze, at which point he silently withdrew his hand, only saying, "It looks delicious..."
His tone was calm, a stark contrast to his eagerness to have his picture taken earlier.
Jiang Xiyu said with disdain, "Haven't you eaten?"
"No." Bai Chengci shook her head, picked up the bowl, and said softly, "I've never eaten fried rice made by someone I like."
Jiang Xiyu: "..."
Jiang Jinya: "Cough cough!"
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After dinner, Bai Chengci volunteered to wash the dishes.
Jiang Xiyu was worried about the few bowls in the house, so she kept an eye on him by the kitchen door.
Whether she was enjoying washing the dishes or enjoying Jiang Xiyu's watchful gaze, Bai Chengci deliberately dawdled for more than ten minutes to wash the dishes, which should have taken only two minutes.
Jiang Xiyu couldn't stand it anymore, so she urged him to hurry up with a stern face.
Bai Chengci remained silent for a few seconds, then turned her face slightly away and smiled where Jiang Xiyu couldn't see her before agreeing to hurry up.
After rinsing himself clean, he couldn't resist going over to kiss Jiang Xiyu's face.
Jiang Xiyu seemed to have anticipated his actions, taking a step back to avoid him, then turning around and ordering him without looking back, "Sweep the floor."
Bai Chengci watched his retreating figure for a long while before letting out a soft sigh.
The kitchen was actually very clean, but since Jiang Xiyu said so, Bai Chengci still obediently took the broom and did as she was told.
The kitchen, without air conditioning, was a bit hot.
After sweeping the floor, Bai Chengci was sweating.
When they returned to the room, the air conditioner was already on, and Jiang Xiyu was sitting on the bed playing on her phone.
Bai Chengci carefully closed the door, then, as if remembering something, opened it again and went out.
Jiang Xiyu heard the door opening and closing and then looked up.
A short while later, Bai Chengci returned, this time carrying a suitcase.
Jiang Xiyu looked at the suitcase, which was quite large, raised an eyebrow, and simply said, "I don't have anywhere to put it for you."
Bai Chengci paused for a moment, then said, "Then I'll take it and put it out."
Jiang Xiyu suddenly joked, "Bringing such a big box to my house, what, do you think you're participating in a reality show?"
Bai Chengci looked up and met Jiang Xiyu's gaze, then explained in a low voice, "I'm embarrassed to wear your clothes again."
"..."
Jiang Xiyu picked up her phone again, cursed, and said nothing more.
Bai Chengci laid her suitcase flat on the ground, intending to take out her clothes.
Jiang Xiyu wanted to see what he had brought, and couldn't help but glance at it out of the corner of her eye.
However, it turned out that most of the clothes inside were ones that Bai Chengci had taken from her.
She said she was embarrassed to wear his clothes anymore, but the clothes she was wearing now were all clothes that she had taken from Haicheng's house and belonged to him.
Jiang Xiyu's lips twitched involuntarily.
Then, as Bai Chengci rummaged through the suitcase, a Loopy doll was revealed, along with several boxes... very eye-catching items.
Jiang Xiyu recognized what it was at a glance, his face darkened instantly, and he threw a pillow at Bai Chengci, demanding, "Bai Chengci, what the hell are you doing with this thing?"
Bai Chengci caught the pillow that was thrown at her, and after following Jiang Xiyu's gaze to see what she had prepared, she remained silent for a while before slowly speaking.
As if he felt there was nothing wrong with what he had brought, Bai Chengci's tone remained as calm as ever. He answered slowly, without blushing or skipping a beat, and even replied with a serious and earnest three words.
"Take measures."