Chapter 5.1 - Let go, my husband is calling!
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The shopping mall counters had just gotten new stock to put on the shelves, the prices being particularly expensive. The store clerk was busy flitting back and forth but their attitude was surprisingly good. And even if someone were to try things on repeatedly, having yet to decide whether they were really going to purchase, the store clerk was still very polite in response.
Their store’s performance has been doing particularly well these past two days.
Xu Senni went out with her friends to go shopping, a trip that took up the whole afternoon. Having sat down on a leather stool, in passing, she took out her pressed foundation powder from her purse to touch up her makeup. They were carrying a lot of bags, and if one counted, she had the most.
The store clerk brought over a pair of pumps, a simple yet chic style in nude suede.
Xu Senne moved her eyes away from the small mirror and tried on the shoes, it made her feet seem fairer. Lu Qi looked at the shoes with indifference as she got up to go take a look around the shelves.
"This stimulation of yours hasn’t been light. It’s already been so many days, yet you’ve been like this all these past few days. Would that one in your family really be okay with this?"
Xu Senni stood up to take a look in the mirror, pursing her lips as she said, "Don't speak nonsense."
She had been tossing about like this for this long, yet Hu Yinli still had yet to detect that something wasn’t right. In the past, Xu Senni had always wanted to appear good in front of him, and so would always choose things that would be enough to support her standing but wouldn’t be too extravagant.
But ever since she saw Cen Simiao, it was as if she had become a different person.
Xu Senni held her cell phone, aimed it at her feet, found a good angle, then snapped a few photos. Lu Qi gave the other a glance, shook her head, and sighed. With a swipe at her phone, as expected.
Again posted to her friend circle.
All of a sudden, Lu Qi heard the other ask, "Oh, right, the matter with opening a gallery, is there a plan yet?"
Lu Qi's eyes lit up. "Why, tempted?"
Xu Sunni’s lips curved but she didn't speak.
When Hu Yinli came home that night, she stood on tiptoes as she threw her arms around Hu Yinli's neck and twittered in his ear for a while.
Such a romantic evening was very rare. Aside from the anger that was stifling in her heart, Xu Senni also had other ideas in mind. As soon as the day dawned, she again pounced back into Hu Yinli's arms again to act spoiled.
And only after a good while did she turn the conversation to what she wanted. "I've already asked Lu Qi about the gallery matter, it’s still quite decent."
Hu Yinli yawned, still a bit muddy. "What are you wasting your efforts on this for? It’s not like there is any lack of food or clothing at home."
Xu Senni willfully gave him a pinch.
With the start-up fund now in her hands, Xu Senni yawned as she laid on her side to watch Hu Yinli tie his tie. She narrowed her eyes and said sleepily, "Isn’t it about time for you to go take a look at that other house?"
Hu Yinli's movements paused, and he then asked, "Now you’re in spirits?"
Xu Xenni rubbed her cheek against the duvet. "I'm still tired, you know. I'm just worried for you, If that side’s too energetic and goes out to meet someone else, won’t you be dumbstruck?"
Immediately, Hu Yinli's face turned unsightly. "What kind of nonsense are you saying so early in the morning, if you haven’t woken up yet then continue on sleeping, don’t speak as if there’s no guard over your mouth."
Xu Senni closed her eyes and dozed off, but then when she opened them back after hearing the front door close, they were clear without a hint of sleep. She picked up the cell phone that was on the top bedside table and sent a message to Cen Simiao.
Upset from Xu Senni’s remarks, Hu Yinli called Cen Simiao when it was noon.
At this time, Cen Simiao was right beside Wu Lichen.
She had opened a room next to Wu Lichen’s.
When they ran into each other, Cen Simiao was using the room card to open the door while Wu Lichen was sporting a face of makeup fit for a historical piece, striding past in wide steps. When he looked up and saw her, he was taken aback.
He took out his room card from his pocket, opened the door to his room, then turned his head and looked at Cen Simiao. "Cen-jie, come in and sit first."
Wu Lichen went into the bathroom to take a shower, the rustling sound of water apparent.
Cen Simiao took a long look at the door.
She sat on the sofa and played with her cell phone. A while later, there was suddenly the sound of the bathroom door being opened, and she subconsciously raised her eyes. Wu Lichen’s lower body was wrapped with a towel, of his two straight legs, the calves were exposed, whose muscles were well-proportioned.
His bare upper body still carried beads of water that he had yet to dry off. The wheat-colors skin, under the contrast of the light, made his muscles appear even more rugged.
While trying to maintain her composure, Cen Simiao bit the tip of her tongue imperceptibly and turned away.
Wu Lichen quietly put on his clothes - a short-sleeve t-shirt and a pair of loose shorts. His entirety seemed refreshed. Seeing how the other was more or less done from the sound of it, Cen Simiao cleared her throat. "You've been working quite a bit recently."
"By your blessings."
His tone was flat, but Cen Simiao still felt particularly uncomfortable from it. Just as she was about to turn back around, she saw Wu Lichen walk over. She opened her mouth to speak but he continued to walk away.
Without paying any attention to her at all.
Cen Simiao immediately frowned and stared fixated at the favorability level on the task frame.
35%
Then she suddenly heard a "What do you want to eat for lunch? I brought some things back."
Rooms of this hotel also had kitchens where one could cook their own food. Wu Lichen was working at washing the vegetables with the water running. Hearing the sounds, Cen Simiao walked over and saw a lot of ingredients.
"Do you cook every day for yourself?"
Wu Lichen gave a hum in affirmation.
Cen Simiao gave everything a glance over. Everything was newly bought, even the bag of salt hadn't been opened.
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