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Chapter 5: Brother Xiao Cheng


Xiao Wei stared at the pot, ignoring her.


After a moment, he lifted the lid and sprinkled the chopped green onions evenly when the fish was ready.


When the fish was done, Xiao Cheng also came down after finishing his work upstairs. His clothes clung to him, completely soaked.


The cigarette in his ear, limp and casual, was casually pinched and thrown away.


Bai Lu handed him a towel with great enthusiasm, smiling sweetly, portraying the image of a considerate wife: "The hot water is ready. Go take a bath first. The weather is a bit chilly, don't catch a cold. We'll wait for you to eat together after a couple more dishes."


Xiao Cheng and Xiao Wei both looked at her strangely.


Bai Lu: "..."


Huh?


Is her smile not radiant enough?


Xiao Cheng took the towel, seemingly smiling but not smiling as he stared at Bai Lu. His gaze seemed to penetrate her soul, making her shiver inside before he went to take a shower.


"If you don't want to smile, then don't."


This was the second time he saw her smile like this today, making it seem like he was forcing her to smile at knife-point.


Bai Lu's smile faltered, and she sighed.


The matter of misdiagnosis would eventually be revealed. She just wanted to mend their relationship before it happened. When the truth came out, it would be more dignified, and everyone could part ways amicably without causing embarrassment.


Now it seemed that dealing with big shots was a bit tricky!


After finishing the meal and the shower, the three of them sat on the front porch, each washing their own clothes.


Xiao Wei was originally going to wash the mosquito net, but Xiao Cheng took it back and washed it himself.


"Knock, knock, knock!"


Suddenly, a knocking sound came from outside.


"Is Brother Xiao Cheng here?"


It sounded like a young girl, calling Xiao Cheng, her voice charming with a hint of urgency. Coming to knock on the door so late, there might be something important.


Bai Lu turned to look at Xiao Cheng, who was wringing out clothes without haste.


She shifted her gaze to Xiao Wei.


Seeing Xiao Wei also looking at Xiao Cheng, as if seeking his opinion on whether to open the door or not.


"Xiao Wei, is Brother Xiao Cheng at home?"


The voice of the young woman outside the door was delicate and urgent again. Xiao Cheng had already wrung out the mosquito net, hanging it on the long wooden pole across the beams.


"Go and open the door."


"What's the matter?"


His tone was very cold.


Born into a wealthy family in her past life, Bai Lu had inherited the gossip attribute ingrained in the Chinese people, and she followed it perfectly. She dropped the clothes she was holding, sat down on a small stool, and stared wide-eyed, ready to enjoy the show.


"I brought some tea. It's good for your health."


He didn't need it.


Without even looking at her, Xiao Cheng put down the broken light bulb and walked straight out.


Wang Cuihua caught up with him, blocking the doorway.


If Xiao Cheng hadn't stopped in time, they would have collided. His expression visibly darkened.


Wang Cuihua, however, didn't notice. Softly and weakly, she said, "Ah Biao has been gone for half a year. I'm alone at home now, and there are no relatives nearby. I don't understand some things. Every time I have difficulties, you help me. I'm really grateful to you, Xiao Cheng, thank you. In fact, I..."


"I'll have Da Zhuang come over more often in the future." Xiao Cheng interrupted her coldly, cutting off her words.


Da Zhuang was one of their brothers, honest and straightforward, always willing to help. He lived nearby and had helped Wang Cuihua many times.


"That's not what I meant. Da Zhuang is so busy; I can't always trouble him." Wang Cuihua quickly changed the topic, anxious to explain, "Bai Lu is pregnant. As the pregnancy progresses, it will become more inconvenient for her to do things. You are often not at home, and Xiao Wei is only seven years old and doesn't understand anything. Look, why don't I move to your house? We can take care of each other, and I can help take care of her."


This plan was well-calculated.


Bai Lu and Xiao Wei, outside the door, heard everything.


Thinking of Bai Lu, Xiao Cheng suddenly recalled the girl who was elegant while eating fish, smiled falsely when she saw him, and gave him the fish head at the dinner table.
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