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Chapter 77
Losi was flustered by Cheng Qing's sudden attentiveness. She never expected Cheng Qing to suddenly kneel down and tie her shoelaces. In her panic, she couldn't shake off Cheng Qing, so she could only blush and enter the supermarket with him.
The supermarket looks impressive from the outside, and once inside, you'll find a dazzling array of goods. To the left of the entrance are various beverage, dairy, and snack sections, while to the right is a large section of fruits, dried goods, and frozen products.
The two were tasked with deep-frying crispy fish today, so they skipped those and headed straight for the fresh seafood section.
The cameraman followed behind the two with his camera, and customers in the supermarket would occasionally turn around to look at Cheng Qing and Luo Xi. Then they would huddle together and whisper among themselves. Cheng Qing learned that the country had legalized same-sex marriage.
Therefore, the whispers between the passersby about themselves and Losie are probably more due to their current online fame.
In fact, same-sex marriage is not entirely free from suppression, but the greater pressure comes not from society but from parents.
Same-sex marriage has only been legal for a few years, and many older generations have not yet fully accepted this special marriage law.
However, there are not many elderly people who strongly oppose same-sex marriage, so their voices are insignificant in this society.
Cheng Qing didn't know what type of person the original owner's mother was, but judging from the messages she sent, she wasn't the type to vehemently oppose her dating someone of the same sex. However, he didn't know about Losi's parents.
***
After walking for a few minutes with Losi, we passed rows of shelves before finally reaching the fresh food section. The tanks were filled with a wide variety of fish, making it feel like we were in an aquarium.
Rossi curiously peered around, even though she had eaten quite a lot of fish. She was still fascinated by the various live fish in the tank – from expensive tuna to inexpensive saury, there was something for everyone. Both fresh and frozen fish were available for selection.
As the person in charge of the family finances, Cheng Qing naturally asked Luo Xi, "What kind of fried fish would you like to eat?"
Lossie was completely bewildered. How was she supposed to know? Wasn't her only responsibility to eat?
Therefore, he looked at Cheng Qing with a somewhat resentful gaze.
Cheng Qing was completely bewildered and asked, "What's wrong?"
Teacher Cheng was always bewildered by Luo Xi's gaze.
Don't even mention Teacher Cheng, I'm totally baffled! Hahahaha
Losi was utterly despairing of the wood, and said wistfully, "Whatever! As long as it's cheap." After all, she had a family to support, so she should be careful with her money!
Upon hearing this, Cheng Qing assumed that Luo Xi was worried about money, so he turned to the staff and said, "Give me two catties of whitebait."
Upon receiving instructions, the staff began scooping fish from a fixed water tank.
Losi stared at the small fish in the tank, puzzled: "What kind of fish are these?"
Cheng Qing: "Cheap fish."
Luo Xi took a breath, and was considering whether to tell her that she wasn't that poor, when Cheng Qing added, "But it tastes really good. Shall I fry some salt and pepper crispy fish for you?"
Losi nodded, seemingly understanding, and said, "Then let's eat this."
After buying the fish, Cheng Qing said, "We need to buy some frying powder. We don't have many seasonings at home, and there's nothing to eat in the refrigerator."
At first, Losi was frowning, but she was quickly stunned by Cheng Qing's natural use of the word "home". Then, she waved her hand and said arrogantly, "Buy, buy them all."
So the two went to buy some kitchen supplies they were missing and some easily preserved frozen goods. Cheng Qing didn't buy anything expensive; she compared prices from three different brands for each item, striving to find the best value for money.
The way she managed the household drew praise from fans watching on screen.
Lossie deeply regretted having so much money in her phone account that she couldn't access; otherwise, she would have definitely made Cheng Qing fill this shopping cart. What's the point of comparing prices! I have money!!!
***
It was already 4 p.m. when the two arrived home. The sky was getting dark, and the sunset was faintly visible on the mountainside. As the weather turned cooler, the days grew shorter.
Wearing only light clothing, when Losi returned to the front yard to park, the cold wind she had just returned from made her feel a bit chilly.
Cheng Qing told her to go upstairs to change her clothes, but Luo Xi lowered her head and tugged at her clothes, saying, "No need, I can manage."
"Why should we hold on?" Cheng Qing smiled gently as she carefully looked Luo Xi up and down.
Losi tensed up immediately and stood up straight.
Cheng Qing found it amusing, but then exclaimed, "Luo Xi, you're very beautiful."
Losi was taken aback, and her face flushed.
[Teacher Cheng praised her so much!!!]
Open your notebook, grab your pen, and get ready to take notes.
“So, no matter what you wear…” Cheng Qing’s gentle voice assured Luo Xi, “you will be the most beautiful.”
She walked up to Losi, gently tugged at her collar, and said, "You have the means to keep yourself warm."
Losi was stunned by what she said and stared blankly up at her.
Cheng Qing comforted her, "Sweetie, go upstairs and put on a coat, then come down and help me kill the fish. We don't have much time left for our mission."
Upon hearing this, Losi nervously turned and was about to run to the kitchen: "Then hurry..."
Before she could finish speaking, she felt her collar being grabbed tightly and pulled back from behind. Losi quickly pressed her hand against the back of her collar, feeling that the hand was thin and slender, yet full of strength.
She heard her master behind her say in an unquestionable voice, "If you don't go up and add more clothes, I'd rather lose this task."
The house had good ventilation in both the front and back yards, and it was next to a stream with a lake in front. The wind blowing in was chilly, and Cheng Qing knew clearly that as night fell, Luo Xi's clothes would be no match for the cold wind.
【Ahhhhh, I love Teacher Cheng too!!!】
[If you don't put on more clothes, I won't do my assignments either. o(╥﹏╥)o Teacher is so capricious!]
[Princess, quickly go and put on some more clothes!!!]
[Look at how calm and collected Teacher Cheng is, she's serious. o(╥﹏╥)o So touching.]
Luo Xi pulled her collar back and looked back at Cheng Qing. She saw that Cheng Qing's expression was as gentle as ever, her eyes were still dark and moist, and she even had a faint smile on her face.
But Rossi knew she was serious.
"I'll go change." Fans couldn't handle Cheng Qing's domineering attitude, and neither could Luo Xi!
Cheng Qing smiled brightly and said, "Go ahead! Leave the rest to me."
Then she carried the groceries to the kitchen, cooked rice, and took a bowl from the cupboard to the front yard with the fish.
The price of whitebait was very low, but they wouldn't kill it for you, so Cheng Qing had to squat by the well and kill the fish himself.
Seeing that she really didn't care about her, Rossi could only hurry upstairs to find a cardigan and put it on. When she came downstairs, it was indeed not as chilly as before.
Wearing a coat, I no longer felt cold when I went to the front yard.
She went to help Cheng Qing with great enthusiasm, but she had never killed a fish before. Watching Cheng Qing knock a fish unconscious with a single slash and then gut it, Luo Xi grimaced in disgust.
Cheng Qing was speechless at her expression and said, "If you don't want to watch, you can go inside and watch TV."
Losi shook her head vigorously: "I'm not afraid."
Cheng Qing chuckled: "I didn't say you were scared. If you want to help, just help me carry a bucket of water up from the well."
Luo Xi quickly got up to fetch water, and shakily placed it in front of Cheng Qing. Cheng Qing thanked her and quickened her pace. There was only one and a half hours left before the mission ended.
The courtyard was quiet, save for the rustling sounds of Cheng Qing working, and the chirping of insects and the howling of the wind outside. The setting sun cast a crimson glow, elongating the shadows of the two figures.
Cheng Qing cleaned the last fish and got up to head back, but as soon as he stood up, he felt Luo Xi bump his head into his back.
Cheng Qing was stunned: "..."
She turned to look at Rossi, who was also holding her head, stammering as she tried to stand up straight.
At first, Cheng Qing was puzzled, then suddenly realized: "Your legs are numb?"
Losi looked up at her and stubbornly said, "No."
Cheng Qing suppressed a laugh, reached out to support her, and then told Luo Xi, "My legs are numb, help me up!"
Is it possible to do it this way?
Even a proud and arrogant person like him couldn't resist, right?
Teacher Cheng is simply the nemesis of tsundere!!! Mua! (*╯3╰)
Losi paused, her face flushing crimson. She knew her personality was flawed, a weakness. But she'd lived like this for so many years; changing it wasn't a simple matter.
However, whenever she was in front of Cheng Qing, she always felt that it didn't matter what she looked like.
Even with her own personality, she could be infinitely tolerant.
Luo Xi reached out and grabbed Cheng Qing, using her strength to head towards the kitchen. Cheng Qing half-supported her into the kitchen, then glanced at the time before speeding up.
She quickly marinated the fish. Then she took out the frying powder and started seasoning. Because the marinating time was not long enough, Cheng Qing also added some seasoning to the flour.
The aroma of rice was already wafting from one side, and wisps of white smoke were rising from the rice cooker.
Cheng Qing heated oil in a wok, then coated the whitebait in batter and deep-fried it until golden brown and crispy. He then removed it and set it aside to drain the oil, ready to be fried a second time.
Soon, a delicious aroma filled the kitchen. A plate of crispy whitebait was served, sprinkled with salt and pepper, and today's fried fish mission was finally over.
Then I went back to the kitchen and stir-fried some greens I picked from the backyard, and also made a bowl of egg and vegetable soup.
A simple dinner was prepared. Luo Xi sat at the table and watched Cheng Qing let down her long hair and bring out two bowls of rice.
She even had the illusion that the two of them were already married, as if this was what it would be like after they were actually married.
The live stream finally ended at that moment, and no one paid any attention to the netizens' curses.
Luo Xi only looked at Cheng Qing across from her, and was pleased to see that she ate so politely.
He couldn't help but ask, "Why did you come back?"
Cheng Qing paused, swallowed the food in his mouth, put down his chopsticks, and then looked at Luo Xi with serious eyes, saying, "I forgot something here."
Losi was taken aback, not immediately understanding: "What is that?"
Cheng Qing chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling like stars. She said, "I don't know either. I think you might... know."
In the warm light, Cheng Qing seemed to say something, but Luo Xi's mind was a complete mess. All she could see was the gentle smile of the refined Cheng Qing in the warm light, which seemed to radiate love.
Losi shook her head: "I don't know."
She couldn't grasp the meaning behind Cheng Qing's words.