Chapter 5 Living Together

Ling Xiao's knuckled fingers tapped on the table again.

Zhu Shan was pulled back from her thoughts. She looked at the boiling hot pot soup in front of her and blurted out, "Why do you hate me so much?"

Ling Xiao didn't say anything, and his eyes stopped for two seconds on her disappointed and a little aggrieved face.

Then he stood up and said in a tone that was unequivocal, "I'll pay the bill. When you come back, you have to make a choice."

Zhu Shan gritted her teeth and punched twice at his broad back.

After she calmed down, she understood that Ling Xiao gave her no room for negotiation.

It's impossible to go back to SJP anyway.

Then there is only one choice left.

Don't we just live together?

It’s not like I haven’t lived there before!

Although she comforted herself in this way, Zhu Shan still felt irritable and angry.

After a while, Ling Xiao came back after paying the bill, his dark eyes filled with pressure.

He stood next to the table, supported the tabletop with one hand, leaned slightly and said two words, "Answer."

Zhu Shan's little face turned to one side, "I'll live with you."

Ling Xiao seemed very satisfied with the answer. He raised his eyebrows and pointed at the coat, "Put your clothes on, it's cold outside."

After saying that, he turned and walked out the door.

Zhu Shan picked up the clothes and followed.

The apartment Zhu Shan rented was about thirty square meters, and Ling Xiao could see it at a glance while standing at the door.

It can be seen that Zhu Shan has just returned to China and does not have much luggage.

Zhu Shan quickly packed her things and packed a suitcase and two big bags.

Ling Xiao pushed the suitcase with one hand and carried two bags with the other.

Zhu Shan followed him, holding a half-meter-tall violent bear doll in her arms.

After getting in the car, Zhu Shan was still holding the violent bear.

Ling Xiao glanced at it, a little disgusted, "You put it in the back seat, blocking the rearview mirror."

Zhu Shannai groaned and sat in the back seat of the car with her beloved violent bear.

Ling Xiao was amused by the way she dared to be angry but dared not say anything, "What kind of thing is this precious?"

"This is my guardian angel."

Patronus?

Ling Xiao glanced at Zhu Shan through the rearview mirror. Her round cheeks were full of collagen, her eyelashes were long and curled, and her lips were red. She was pulling the violent bear's round ears and kneading them.

Like getting angry.

Arrived "home".

Ling Xiao pulled out a new pair of men's slippers from the shoe cabinet and threw them in front of her, "I don't have girls' slippers at home, so I'll just wear them."

As soon as Zhu Shan changed into her slippers, she was pulled to the door by Ling Xiao and recorded her fingerprints on the smart lock.

He held her hand and recorded it several times.

Zhu Shan had the illusion that she was being dragged into "confessing and being held in prison."

After taking the fingerprints, Zhu Shan walked around the room by herself.

Three bedrooms and one living room, the decoration is simple style, with the main color being warm white.

The living room is connected to the dining room, separated by a bar in the middle, and next to the dining room is an open kitchen.

The entire space has no wall partitions and looks large and empty.

Zhu Shan felt a little strange. It took her a long time to realize that this house was too neat.

The furnishings on the coffee table, the blankets on the sofa, the high stools aligned beside the bar, the spotless kitchen...

No trace of human life can be seen.

Like a real estate sample room.

You know, Ling Xiao didn't know she was coming back and wouldn't take care of it in advance.

"come over!"

As soon as Ling Xiao made a sound, Zhu Shan's thoughts were blocked and she was stunned.

Ling Xiao opened the door of a room and turned on the light, "You can stay in this room. I haven't used the bathroom outside. You can use it alone from now on."

"Never used it? Aren't you usually at home?"

"My room has a bathroom." Ling Xiao lazily leaned against the door frame and raised his chin, "I'll live in the room opposite you."

"Ling Xiao, is your usual range of activities limited to your own room?"

"How to say?"

"It's obvious." Zhu Shan pointed to the living room with her white fingers and said, "Except for the foyer, there are no traces of life in other public areas."

"My observation skills are quite keen." Ling Xiao couldn't help but raise his hand to pinch Zhu Shan's cheek, slightly teasing him, and explained, "I'm very busy, is it possible that I still cook for myself after get off work, or leisurely catch up on the bloody drama at 8 o'clock? "

Although the words were good, Zhu Shan always felt that living like this was not good.

She slapped Ling Xiao's hand away, "Work is just a part of life."

Ling Xiao ignored her and turned to leave. Zhu Shan sat on the bed and looked around the room.

The room is not big. The bed is made of simple white wood, about 1.5 meters wide, with two bedside tables and a row of wardrobes next to it.

Zhu Shan stood up and opened the curtains. Behind the curtains was a floor-to-ceiling window.

She pushed open and walked out. Outside was a small curved balcony with a small rattan table and two small chairs.

Standing here, you can see the riverside park not far away, with the lovely arrangement of winding street lights.

The night view is nice.

No need to pay rent yet.

Moreover, Ling Xiao just said that he was very busy, so he probably didn't see him very often.

Thinking of this, Zhu Shan felt much better.

The phone in Zhu Shan's hand vibrated. She picked it up and saw a WeChat message from Ling's mother.

Ling’s mother: [Shanshan, I heard from Ling Yue that you returned to Yuhe. 】

Zhu Shan's face was covered with black lines.

I just took a call from Ling Yue on the way back, and the news of her return spread so quickly.

The phone vibrated again.

Ling’s mother: [Ling Xiao should have picked you up, right? 】

Ling’s mother: [If you need anything, just tell Ling Xiao. If he dares to mess with you, just tell me and see how I can fix him. 】

Zhu Shan smiled and typed a reply.

Zhu Shan: [Auntie, water from far away can’t save fire from near]

Ling’s mother: [What do you call aunt? Sooner or later you have to call me mother. 】

Ling’s mother: [But there’s no rush, I will definitely give you a thick red envelope of ‘correction fee’ when the time comes. 】

Ling’s mother: [Shanshan, you have returned to China, should you plan your wedding as soon as possible? 】

Zhu Shan saw the messages popping up one after another from Lu, feeling unspeakable self-blame in her heart.

Because this marriage relationship is fake, there is no way there will be a wedding.

Next year, when her marriage to Ling Xiao reaches five years, she can become ZG nationality in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, and then... get divorced.

There was a sound of footsteps, and Zhu Shan turned her head and saw Ling Xiao coming in with the sheets and quilt.

"Give you a new set."

Zhu Shan sat on the wicker chair on the balcony and watched Ling Xiao help her change the bed items very experiencedly and quickly.

Ling Xiao hugged the items on the bed that he had replaced, "If you need anything, just send me a WeChat message or call me. I still have the same number as before. Don't think about complaining to my mother about everything!"

After saying that, Ling Xiao walked out of the room and closed the door.

Zhu Shan rolled her eyes and cursed in her heart.

After gathering herself, she took out the toiletries and put them in the bathroom outside.

Then put away the clothes.

After fiddling with it like this, it was already early morning.

Zhu Shan took a shower, glanced at Ling Xiao's closed door before going back to the room, made a face, and then quickly closed the door with a guilty conscience.

She even screamed behind her back and felt guilty.

Afraid that Ling Xiao would fix her.

Zhu Shan climbed onto the bed and hugged the violent bear and lay down. She looked at the ceiling in the faint moonlight and rubbed the violent bear's ears with her fingers.

After living in the apartment for a week, she couldn't sleep well.

The soundproofing conditions there are not good, and there are noisy people there. There are noises outside the door very late or very early.

After all, she is a single young girl, so she will inevitably be wary and worried.

Thinking of this, Zhu Shan frowned, turned over and buried her face in the pillow.

She is not a single girl.

From a legal perspective, no!

Feeling suffocated, Zhu Shan turned her face and took a breath.

Her brows slowly opened and her expression relaxed. She had to admit that living here made her feel at ease.

After a tiring day, Zhu Shan closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.

In the middle of the night, Zhu Shan woke up in a daze, with a thin layer of sweat on her forehead because her stomach hurt.

She was still a little sleepy, but with the pain, the sleepiness completely faded away, and her consciousness became clear.

She touched her belly and found that it was not her stomach that hurt, but her stomach.

Zhu Shan endured it, adjusted her position and continued to sleep.

The pain did not lessen, but became even more intense.

Zhu Shan reached out and turned on the bedside lamp, sat up and leaned against the bedside.

She touched her phone and checked the time. It was only two in the morning.

Then, I said in my heart: Just bear with it.

Zhu Shan endured the discomfort and grabbed the violent bear, touched its ears, and closed her eyes.

After persisting like this for more than half an hour, Zhu Shan climbed out of bed and put on her underwear.

She went to knock on Ling Xiao's door.

Feeling a strong cramp in her stomach, Zhu Shan hissed, leaned weakly on the door, and knocked anxiously again.

With a "click", the door opened, revealing a ray of warm light.

Zhu Shan's body had no bearing points and fell directly into Ling Xiao's arms.

Ling Xiao's body visibly stiffened, and he hugged her soft body after reacting.

His voice was a little low, "What to do?"

Zhu Shan listened to his chaotic heartbeat, raised her eyelids and asked for help, "I have a stomachache!"

Only then did Ling Xiao notice that her face was pale.

He touched her palms, which were stained with sweat.

Zhu Shan's brows were knotted with pain, and she saw the layout of his room through the light in Lingxiao's room.

The desk and bookshelf took up more space than the bed. There were a bunch of scattered documents on the table, and the computer was still lit.

It was almost three in the morning and he was still working.

Zhu Shan's first reaction was that it was disturbing his work.

As if she was afraid that he would die without saving her, Zhu Shan raised her hand and grabbed Ling Xiao's pajamas, her voice deep in her throat, "Can you stop working first? I feel like I'm going to die."

After saying that, he added, "I didn't mean to cause you any trouble."

Ling Xiao supported Zhu Shan, "Put on a coat, I'll take you to the hospital."

Seeing Zhu Shan's little face wrinkled in pain, Ling Xiao frowned, "Can you wear it yourself?"

"can."

Zhu Shan randomly found a down jacket and put it on.

On the way to the hospital, Zhu Shan's head was numb with pain and she just wanted to curl up.

She opened her eyes and looked out the car window at the city that was not darkened by the night. It was a completely different street scene from SJP.

Zhu Shan is not a pessimistic person, if she is not sick.

But she has just returned to China, and she still has a lot of things to do.

She bit her lip and said in a weak voice, "Ling Xiao...do I have stomach cancer?"

Ling Xiao, "..."

Seeing that Ling Xiao didn't answer her, Zhu Shan took out her mobile phone, opened the website, and searched for terms related to "heartbreaking pain in stomach".

This search made Zhu Shan even more panicked, "It could also be esophageal cancer or colorectal cancer."

Ling Xiao, "..."

Zhu Shan's whole body went limp, her phone hit her lap, and then she slid under the passenger seat.

She didn't care, but closed her eyes and said in a bleak tone, "It looks like he is really going to die."

Ling Xiao clicked his tongue, "You also said you were going to die when you had a heatstroke in junior high school."

! ! !

Unbearable memories came flooding back.

Zhu Shan was in the second grade of junior high school at that time.

That day was physical education class.

Because the weather was too hot, the physical education teacher only let them run 200 meters and then ordered them to move freely.

She and her classmates sat under the shade of a tree by the playground, chatting about popular entertainment stars.

While chatting, Zhu Shan felt that her vision was a little blurry.

She got up and went to the bathroom to wash her face, and then she felt as light as cotton on her heels.

Zhu Shan shook her head and walked to the infirmary.

The school's infirmary is next to the high school. Before she could reach the infirmary, a bell rang and groups of seniors rushed out of the teaching building.

The crowd was shaking, and Zhu Shan felt that her vision was shaking even more.

Her eyesight went dark, and Zhu Shan's weak body fell to the ground.

In her daze, she heard the noisy voice. After it gradually became clearer, she heard Ling Xiao calling her name.

After a while, Zhu Shan opened her eyelids.

Then she said, "Brother Ling Xiao, I'm going to die."

Ling Xiao ignored her words, picked her up with the help of his classmates, and ran to the infirmary.

Zhu Shan's stomach was upset, and then she "vomited".

Zhu Shan thought that if she had not committed murder, she might have died at the age of 14.

"Did you die in the end?" Ling Xiao's deep voice brought Zhu Shan back from her thoughts.

Her voice was choked, her little face wrinkled together, a little embarrassed, "This time is different."

"What's the difference?"

"I...I..." Zhu Shan hesitated and struggled a few times before speaking, "I haven't pooped for several days, and the symptoms match the symptoms I just checked online."

"......Shut up."