When Xiao Su exited the bathroom, Jiang Xiaobai realized he was already done with his shower, as suggested by his wet hair that was still dripping with water. She then reminded him, “Come on, get a towel and wipe your hair. The weather is freezing, and I doubt you want to catch a cold.” Xiao Su was rather physically fit with a higher percentage of fat than average people. Furthermore, he just had a hot shower, so he didn’t feel cold at all. Nonetheless, he decided to listen to Jiang Xiaobai and grabbed himself a towel, whereupon he sat beside Jiang Xiaobai while wiping his hair.
Then, Jiang Xiaobai looked askance at him and probingly asked, “Your phone rang around while you were away. So, I answered the call for you.”
“Okay.” Xiao Su didn’t respond further as he continued wiping his hair. Not long after, he asked, “Who called?”
“How about a guess?” Upon hearing that, Xiao Su turned around and looked at her with a widened gaze. While their eyes met, Jiang Xiaobai raised the corner of her lips and answered, “It was your crush.” After that, she noticed Xiao Su avoiding her gaze in silence, as he unknowingly paused what he was doing. Anxious, Jiang Xiaobai decided to sit on Xiao Su’s lap. “What’s wrong? Did you regret letting me pick up the call? Let me tell you, Xiao Su. If you regret it, you could always call back.”
However, Xiao Su didn’t say a word. Instead, he only snaked his arm behind her back to keep her from falling. Jiang Xiaobai then moved closer to him, staring at him. “Don’t you have anything to say?” Upon hearing her reply, Xiao Su pursed his lips and said, “You’re my girlfriend, and I have nothing to hide from you. You could pick up any call from anyone, and I won’t have a question about it.” He knew that he should behave himself and be a responsible boyfriend for Xiaobai.
After hearing his words, Jiang Xiaobai decided to stop pressing him further. She hesitated for a while before she took the towel and helped him wipe his hair. “Let me help you.” Xiao Su didn’t turn her down, but instead let her do what she wished to while he lowered his gaze and appeared to be brooding. As their silent interaction persisted for more than a minute, Xiao Su’s short hair had made it easier for Jiang Xiaobai to finish the job. Then, she gave him a nudge and said, “It’s almost done. All that’s left is for the hair dryer to do its job.”
Xiao Su responded with an affirmative hum and said, “It’s freezing. So, go get your shower.” Jiang Xiaobai contemplated briefly and wrapped her arm around the man’s neck, saying, “Alright, but I don’t feel like walking. Do you think you can carry me to the bathroom? Oh yeah, don’t forget about my clothes as well.” I didn’t know girls can behave so coquettishly. Xiaobai has really taught me a thing or two about handling girls ever since we began dating. Therefore, he didn’t hesitate much before he wrapped his arms around her waist and carried her bodily, walking in the direction of the bathroom.
Upon carrying her to the bathroom, Xiao Su asked, “Do you need me to prepare you the water?” At the same time, Jiang Xiaobai sluggishly sat on the basin countertop and gazed at the man with a smile. “Sure.” As Xiao Su turned around and filled in the bathtub with water, Jiang Xiaobai had her eyes glued to his back and raised the corner of her lips. After that, she took off her shocks and shoes before touching the man’s back with her fair smooth feet.
“Don’t forget about my clothes.” Xiao Su turned around, stunned when he saw her feet. He briefly paused and said, “I’ll go get them.” While Xiao Su went away, Jiang Xiaobai soaked herself in the water and waited for his return. When the man came back with her clothes, he didn’t directly enter the bathroom, but instead knocked on the door. “Xiaobai, your clothes are here.”
“Come in.” Jiang Xiaobai said in an unconcerned manner while splashing herself with the warm water. “You’ve already seen everything before. So, what’s holding you back?” Xiao Su hesitated, but decided to enter the bathroom in the end. Without looking at Jiang Xiaobai, he placed her clothes on the rack and exited the bathroom, trying to be a gentleman as much as possible.
Jiang Xiaobai was rendered speechless by Xiao Su’s reaction. How is this man still so innocent? He was dominant at that moment, but yet he is acting all innocent. For whom? Therefore, Jiang Xiaobai seductively asked, “Do you want to join me now?” When Xiao Su heard that, he stumbled over his pace on his way and nearly fell. However, he didn’t say anything in the end without even looking back, only closing the door for the lady who was bathing. Hmph! What a hypocrite! He is just pretending to look innocent! Jiang Xiaobai didn’t dwell on the man’s reaction too much, as she continued to indulge in her bath.
The next day, Jiang Xiaobai received a call from Du Xiaoyu. Before answering the call, Jiang Xiaobai was slightly worried that her mother was calling to nag at her about her wedding. Therefore, she directly asked, “Mom, are you going to ask about our horoscopes again? I told you before. People don’t believe that nowadays. So, I’m not going along with you for that.”
“No, it’s not like what you’re thinking.” Du Xiaoyu sounded less domineering than she usually did. “I didn’t call you for the horoscopes.”
“You didn’t call me for that? Then, what did you call me for?” Jiang Xiaobai walked to the balcony from her bed and leaned on the railing while overlooking the view downstairs. The weather is sunny today. Perhaps I could do some shopping with Fang Tangtang later. Jiang Xiaobai thought to herself. “I just want to ask you whether you have plans to marry Xiao Su.” Upon hearing that, Jiang Xiaobai was stunned as she froze for a few moments in silence.
“Relax, Xiaobai. I’m just asking because I only came to realize yesterday that you and Xiao Su are just putting on a show after all, which means there is no true love in your relationship. So, if there is no true love, you both shouldn’t get married, or else you both won’t be happy. Why don’t you break up with him? I’ll introduce someone else to you, or you could take a break if you want.”
Jiang Xiaobai found it strange when she heard Du Xiaoyu’s words. That’s not how my mother behaves. Back then, she wouldn’t put her words like this in such a kind manner. Moreover, she always wants to marry me off so badly as though I wouldn’t be able to find my Mr. Right. Soon, she sensed something amiss. “Mom, you’re acting strange. Tell me what’s going on.”
“N-Nothing! Nothing is going on. I’m just worried about you. What’re you talking about, my girl?” Di Xiaoyu said in an attempt to cover up her anxiety. Nevertheless, her daughter knew her too well to sense something unusual. In the meantime, Jiang Xiaobai carefully recalled the last time her mother called her. She asked for details of my horoscope previously, only to be turned down by me, but she said she would ask for it from Xiao Su’s mother.
At the thought of that, something seemed to dawn on Jiang Xiaobai. Did mom manage to get details about Xiao Su’s horoscope and end up getting an unfavorable answer from the fortune teller? Hmm. This must be the reason why she is acting strangely. “Mom, did you match our horoscopes behind our back?” Du Xiaoyu was taken aback by her daughter’s response. Since when did my girl become so smart? She’s guessed it right.
