Even through the phone, Luan Yenan seemed to hear silent cursing.
Then Luo Yun's tone became serious.
"Anyway, Si Ruxin's parents are quite capable. If you plan to cooperate with them, just follow the contract, and there shouldn't be any major problems. However, as a partner, I still want to offer a friendly reminder: some people say that they must have a mysterious backer behind them, otherwise they wouldn't have risen so quickly in such a short time. After all, the Zhong family started with glandular technology, and patents are their core. Logistics is not irreplaceable, so it's best to investigate further."
"Understood, thank you."
Luan Yenan put down his phone.
Zuo Baixuan watched as Luan Yenan tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
"How do you plan to investigate the Si family? Do you need me to introduce you to someone?"
Luan Yenan raised the corners of his mouth and looked up at Zuo Baixuan: "The boss lady is quite impressive, she even has connections that can be investigated?"
Zuo Baixuan awkwardly picked up her drink and took a sip: "Oh, are you mocking me? I forgot, Boss Luan is all-powerful and doesn't need my help at all."
Luan Yenan chuckled softly. He hadn't even said anything yet, so why was Zuo Baixuan angry?
Zuo Baixuan wasn't angry; it was as if she was recalling some past event. Her gaze was fixed on the window, avoiding eye contact with Luan Yenan.
...
After the meal, the two went to a home textile store.
The shop assistant immediately came over: "What would you like to order? A three-piece bedding set, or a four-piece set? For decorating a new home, or just for everyday use?"
"A three-piece bedding set for daily use." Zuo Baixuan's goal was clear.
"Let's take a look at the mattresses while we're at it." Luan Yennan pulled Zuo Baixuan to sit on the sample bed next to them.
Zuo Baixuan looked at her, puzzled.
Then Luan Yenan started his wicked joke again: "The mattress for the side bedroom isn't as comfortable as the one in the master bedroom, haven't you noticed? Let's buy a more bouncy one for the side bedroom too."
Luan Yenan lowered his voice.
But what's the difference between that and not pressing it at all? The shop assistant next to him heard it all clearly.
An adult could guess the meaning behind a few words and the tone of voice. But I didn't dare to guess what the customer meant, so I stood silently to the side.
Zuo Baixuan's ears quickly turned red.
Memories of last night haunted her, but the shop assistants weren't Luan Yenan's two mothers, so why should she be so obedient and cooperative in front of them?
Don't you like acting?
Zuo Baixuan nodded and said, "Yes, why don't we put one in the hallway too, so I won't even stop you from sleeping on your side?"
In a second, the "fierce battle" scenario was changed to a "kicked out" scenario.
Luan Yenan's arm rested against Zuo Baixuan's arm, and a soft laugh traveled through the vibrations of her arm.
I didn't stay in the home textile store for too long.
Whether to choose a three-piece set or buy other items in the second half of the process, it's all up to Zuo Baixuan to decide.
In the end, in addition to the three-piece set, she also chose a few simple decorative items, including several vases.
I also browsed some clothing stores.
It's that time of year again when the seasons change, and it's time to buy new clothes.
After buying everything, we had dinner before leaving.
"Are you really not going to change the mattress?" Luan Yenan asked even after getting into the car.
Zuo Baixuan retorted, "I won't change. I'm the one who sleeps on my side, not you. Whether it's comfortable or not isn't up to me to decide."
Luan Yenan stared at Zuo Baixuan for a long while before laughing.
Zuo Baixuan's attitude towards me is not constant. If it were the Zuo Baixuan who first moved in, she would definitely let Luan Yenan have the final say.
For her, that wasn't home, just a temporary place to stay, but now, things must be a little different.
"Yes, that's right." Luan Yenan smiled and gently pinched Zuo Baixuan's cheek before starting the car and leaving the mall.
Sitting in the car, Zuo Baixuan ignored Luan Yenan's strange behavior and pondered her own affairs, remaining silent the entire way.
Luan Yenan also intended to give her some more time to think alone, so after returning home, he took the initiative to go to the master bedroom first.
However, when Zuo Baixuan returned to her side bedroom and pulled back the blanket, she immediately covered her face.
Because the blankets were neatly arranged in the morning, I didn't pay attention when I changed my clothes.
I never expected to see this when I lifted the covers.
What exactly happened yesterday?
Replace the damaged sheets and unusable duvet covers.
Zuo Baixuan even wondered if she shouldn't have refused to change the mattress.
Is this mattress still usable?
She tried to get closer...to smell it.
Knock knock knock—
But the knocking interrupted her bending down.
Zuo Baixuan was so frightened that she straightened up.
Upon opening the door, they saw that Luan Yenan had already taken a shower and changed into his pajamas, appearing at Zuo Baixuan's door.
"Do you need any help?" Luan Yenan's gaze swept across the room.
Unlike before, Zuo Baixuan no longer leaves the door half-open to hide herself.
Therefore, the entire interior of the room is clearly visible.
The large bunch of honeysuckle had been divided into several vases and placed in different locations in the room, such as the bedside table, storage cabinet, and dressing table.
Other decorations have also been placed around the area.
A smile appeared on Luan Yenan's lips.
Zuo Baixuan misunderstood the meaning behind that smile, and felt her whole body burning just thinking about the mess behind it.
"What kind of help?"
"After what happened today, I thought you needed to take a hot bath," Luan Yenan said gently, offering her sincere advice.
Zuo Baixuan couldn't see any additional meaning in Luan Yenan's words either.
Only then did I realize that all my thoughts were disturbed by Luan Yenan tonight. Except for the ten or so minutes I spent in silence in the car, I hadn't thought about any of those troublesome things at all.
But the reason why worries are so worrying is that running away from them is useless.
Moreover, unlike tasks with clear deadlines, if you don't prepare in advance, you'll only fall into a vicious cycle of being constantly bothered by worries.
"I'll take care of the rest for you." Luan Yennan pushed Zuo Baixuan directly into the bathroom.
Zuo Baixuan stared at Luan Yenan for a while, but her expression didn't show the same surprise as hers.
That's true. Luan Yenan saw it with her own eyes yesterday, so she probably already knew.
Zuo Baixuan stared at Luan Yenan, speechless for a long time.
Their relationship is so strange that it's difficult to explain to outsiders.
"How can I take a shower while you're in the room?" Zuo Baixuan still wanted to get rid of him, and reached out to push him away but couldn't.
Luan Yenan even stepped forward, put his arm around Zuo Baixuan's waist, and said in a deep voice with a low laugh, "I even helped you wash, do you need me to help you remember?"
It's not true that you should lower your voice when you're speaking in public.
He only speaks to his left ear at home.
Zuo Baixuan wanted to resist, but her body honestly went limp in Luan Yenan's arms.
The final act of insistence was a verbal refusal: "No need."
Wash it if you want.
It's unlikely that Luan Yenan would do something like suddenly barging in while he's washing up.
And even if they break in...
Let's just go for it, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Zuo Baixuan stepped away from Luan Yenan, and under her gaze, she tidied up her change of clothes and went into the bathroom.
Luan Yenan watched as Zuo Baixuan entered the bathroom without even hearing the lock click shut, and he was both amused and exasperated.
Is Little White Flower truly unafraid of herself now?
But why is it so unpleasant to see someone completely unafraid of themselves?
Luan Yenan was indeed too lazy to do anything like barging into the bathroom.
Although dwelling on sad things is pointless, Zuo Baixuan should still use the bath time to sort out her thoughts.
She methodically helped Zuo Baixuan throw the discarded bed sheets, duvet covers, and pillowcases into a trash bag and placed it by the door.
Then put on all three new bedding pieces.
Even after Zuo Baixuan finished showering and came out of the bathroom, Luan Yenan was still sitting on the bed with his legs crossed, idly fiddling with the outer material of the bouquet packaging.
This is a special plastic material that makes a crisp sound when squeezed, making it a great tool for taking a break from work and killing time.
This would never have happened in my previous life.
My past self would definitely be cursing my present self, thinking how much work information I could have processed during that precious time, and how many people are frantically searching for me all over the world right now.
Now, all I can say is with a smile that if my subordinates are just looking for me all over the world, it means they're not competent for their jobs. They might as well pay me back my salary, so I don't have to pay them a huge debt to the bank.
As soon as Zuo Baixuan stepped out, she was met by Luan Yenan, who was sitting lazily on the bed, making a strange rubbing sound with his hands.
Luan Yenan, however, made no attempt to conceal his gaze, openly admiring the beauty emerging from her bath.
Although Zuo Baixuan was dressed neatly, her own cotton pajamas were dark-colored, a deep blue that enveloped her completely, with not a single button undone.
Only her half-wet, glistening hair and the mist behind her indicated that she had just finished showering.
But Luan Yenan swallowed it in small gulps.
She used to think that it was a shame that Zuo Baixuan, with her figure, didn't wear a spaghetti strap dress.