Song Chuan strode out of the alley, looking refreshed and energetic.
A rustling sound of footsteps came from behind him.
Zhu Suosuo also came out, looking extremely aggrieved. She lightly spat at Song Chuan's back.
"You scoundrel!"
"You lied to me!"
"You weren't sick at all, you're perfectly fine! You were just toying with me!"
"You can't just say whatever you want. I didn't lie to you. My stomach really did hurt just now, but I'm much better now."
Song Chuan walked up to her and flicked her forehead with his finger. "Miss Zhu, get a good night's sleep tonight."
"I'll pick you up tomorrow."
Watching Song Chuan's departing figure, Zhu Suosuo's face flushed crimson with embarrassment, and she stomped her foot in annoyance.
"Bastard."
It was almost nine o'clock at night, and Zhu Suosuo didn't dare to stay outside any longer. She prepared to return to Aunt's house.
To go back to that suffocating place.
As soon as she entered the house.
Aunt, Uncle, and Luo Jiaming were sitting in the living room watching TV. The living room lights were off. Zhu Suosuo quickly covered her face and went into the bathroom.
Hiding in the bathroom, Zhu Suosuo began to wash her face.
The more she washed her face, the redder it became, her mind still replaying the scene in the alley.
Soon, her breathing became a little rapid.
"Suosuo."
"Are you done with the restroom?"
A voice suddenly sounded from outside the bathroom, startling Zhu Suosuo, who quickly wiped the water stains from her face.
Then she came to the door.
"Cousin, I'm done, you can use it."
"No, I don't need the restroom. I just have something to say to you."
Looking at Zhu Suosuo's wet face, Luo Jiaming hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back: "I..."
"Cousin, just say what you want to say."
"I heard my mom say that you're moving out tomorrow and won't be living with us anymore, is that true?"
"Yes, I've already found a place outside. It's not a long-term solution to keep squeezing in with you all."
"I'll be moving out tomorrow."
When he heard that Zhu Suosuo was moving out tomorrow, Luo Jiaming's fists slowly clenched, and complex emotions flickered in his eyes.
"Then I'll take a day off tomorrow to help you move."
"My boyfriend will come help me move. There's no need to trouble you."
"Suosuo, how can you say it's a bother? We're family, after all. It's no trouble at all for Cousin to help you move."
Luo's mother, having overheard their conversation, walked over and looped her arm through Luo Jiaming's.
"Jiaming, Suosuo has a boyfriend to help her. You don't need to tire yourself out. "
"You're the only son your father and I have. Good son, go to work tomorrow. Suosuo can handle it herself."
Zhu Suosuo's eyes flashed with disdain. She couldn't stand how much of a mama's boy Luo Jiaming was; it disgusted her.
"Aunt, I'm done washing up. There's nothing else. I'll go back to my room now."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Back in her room, Zhu Suosuo shut the door tightly behind her. She immediately exhaled a breath of stale air.
This was the only space that belonged to her.
A place where she could relax.
Lying on the bed, Zhu Suosuo crossed her legs, recalling everything that had happened in the alley.
She couldn't help but hug the Strawberry Bear plush doll beside her, one jade-like leg resting on the doll and squeezing it.
Had that guy gotten home?
What... what was he doing?
Her index finger landed on her lips. Zhu Suosuo picked up her phone and couldn't help but call Song Chuan.
"Hello, what are you doing?"
"Taking a shower."
Song Chuan's voice had that distinctive husky quality.
It was late.
Just hearing it made half of Zhu Suosuo's ear tingle.
Zhu Suosuo's heart was pounding, and she kept replaying Song Chuan's handsome face in her mind, unable to stop herself from drooling.
She could hear the sound of the showerhead now, the water loud, splattering.
Judging by the sound, Song Chuan was probably washing his face.
"Miss Zhu, why are you calling me so late?"
"I just wanted to remind you, don't forget to pick me up tomorrow. I've already told Aunt and the others that I have to move out tomorrow."
Song Chuan probably moved the showerhead closer; his voice was a bit noisy. "You've reminded me a lot already, Miss Zhu."
"Don't worry, Miss Zhu."
This time, Song Chuan's voice became clearer. Zhu Suosuo was still wearing the red dress from earlier in the day.
She hadn't showered yet.
But the living room was filled with the family she loathed. It wasn't convenient for her to shower at the moment.
The thought of leaving this place soon...
Zhu Suosuo was thrilled.
If it weren't so late, she would have wanted to leave with Song Chuan long ago.
Meanwhile, Song Chuan in the bathroom was nearing the end of his shower.
He then noticed that Zhu Suosuo hadn't hung up the phone.
A slight curve lifted the corners of his lips.
Earlier today, in the alley.
He had only asked Zhu Suosuo for a small favor, nothing more. He hadn't done anything else to her.
Anyway, they were going to live together. Under Song Chuan's watchful eye, Zhu Suosuo wouldn't be able to escape his grasp.
Grabbing a towel from the rack, Song Chuan wiped himself down, a little puzzled. "You hear the sound of the shower over there too?"
"Are you taking a shower?"
Zhu Suosuo hummed in agreement. "Yeah... I... I'm taking a shower too..."
"Since you're showering, Miss Zhu, I'll hang up now."
"Wh... why... Why do you want to hang up just because I'm showering? You haven't hung up even though I'm showering."
Song Chuan made a quick decision.
He quickly hung up the phone.
He didn't have a habit of listening to other people showering, especially women, lest he make himself uncomfortable.
It was just that Zhu Suosuo called again, one call after another, as if she would keep calling if Song Chuan didn't answer.
Finally, annoyed by the ringing, Song Chuan answered the phone, "Miss Zhu, if you're taking a shower, then take a shower. Why do you have to call me?"
"Please…don't hang up…at least not yet…wait for me…"
"Wait for what?"
"Wait for me to…to finish…showering…then…hang up…ah…"
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