NOVPUBNie Xiaoyu said, "I was thinking of having Lulu move in and live with me."
Seeing that Chen Nan did not express any opinion, Nie Xiaoyu added, "I talked with her for a long time last night. Her family’s financial situation isn’t very good either."
"Her mother is ill, her father is addicted to alcohol like it’s his life, and her younger brother is about to graduate from junior high. Once he enters high school, it’ll be a significant expense."
In Huaxia, there are nine years of compulsory education, and the costs for these nine years are so low they’re negligible.
But once you enter high school, the annual expenses run into tens of thousands.
Of course, this is still the cost for a public school.
The fees for private schools are ridiculously high, deterring ordinary people.
Chen Nan’s face showed sympathy, "I know your intention is good. After all, you’ve been through hard times yourself, and now you want to provide an umbrella for Sister Lulu, but..."
"If she lives with us, wouldn’t that be a bit inconvenient?"
This apartment has two bedrooms.
Chen Nan felt that it was just right for two people.
If one more person were added, it would probably feel crowded.
Moreover, living with someone he had just met made him feel quite awkward and lacked a sense of relaxation!
Nie Xiaoyu’s face showed a hint of bashfulness, "When you invited me to move in, why didn’t you feel it was inconvenient?"
"I..." Chen Nan was at a loss for words, then said, "We’ve been classmates for three years. Can Sister Lulu be the same as you?"
Nie Xiaoyu did not make a sound.
Instead, she looked at Chen Nan with a pitiful expression.
"Fine, fine, let’s do it your way!" Chen Nan, unable to bear her gaze, eventually compromised.
"I knew you were the best!" Nie Xiaoyu exclaimed joyfully. As she spoke, she handed an egg to Chen Nan, "Here, you peel it yourself. I’ll go and tell Lulu to bring her luggage over from her place later."
"Hey, that’s too heartless!" A bitter smile appeared on Chen Nan’s face, surprised at how quickly Nie Xiaoyu’s attitude had changed after he agreed to her suggestion.
However.
He felt relieved and happy about Nie Xiaoyu’s change in demeanor.
Because he could clearly feel that ever since they opened the herbal tea shop, Nie Xiaoyu had changed significantly, becoming decisive and no longer as vulnerable and helpless as before.
This was a good thing!
After breakfast, Chen Nan went to the restaurant, where Nie Xiaoyu and Xu Lu had already finished eating.
Nie Xiaoyu even found some fever medicine and prepared water to bring to Chen Nan’s room.
Nie Xiaoyu asked with concern, "Why have you come out?"
Upon seeing Chen Nan appear, a blush quietly rose on Xu Lu’s face.
"It’s just a fever, not a serious illness. I don’t need to be waited on," Chen Nan said nonchalantly and then took the water cup, drinking all the water in one go.
He did not take the fever medicine, as he could feel his body temperature gradually returning to normal.
"Lulu, I will head to the store first. Go home and pack, and then move your luggage over," Nie Xiaoyu added, "Also, you don’t need to come to the store this morning. Cook a meal for the second boss after you move in, and you can go to the store in the afternoon."
"Chen Nan, rest well. I’m going to the store now." She was quick and decisive, leaving a message behind as she left the house.
After Nie Xiaoyu left, only Chen Nan and Xu Lu remained in the house, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere.
Finally, Xu Lu broke the silence, nervously saying, "Second boss, don’t worry. Once I get paid, I will move out and not interfere with your and Sister Xiaoyu’s world."
Upon hearing this, Chen Nan was moved; he had indeed thought that Xu Lu’s presence would disrupt his and Xiaoyu’s world together.
Now it seems.
Isn’t that a good thing?
If Xu Lu moved in, Xiaoyu would surely not act recklessly.
And he, would not have to worry about Xiaoyu taking the initiative to throw herself at him.
Thus, his relationship with Nie Xiaoyu would certainly not change and would continue to maintain the current status.
Yes.
Not pursuing Nie Xiaoyu and continuing to maintain their current relationship was already a great luxury for Chen Nan.
He feared that if he pursued Nie Xiaoyu, the idea of "home" he cherished would shatter.
After all.
Nie Xiaoyu was his emotional support!
Thinking of this, a slight smile appeared on Chen Nan’s face, "You just settle down here, it will save some rent, and if there are work-related issues, we can discuss them anytime."
Xu Lu nodded repeatedly, then said, "Well then, I’ll go back to pack up my things. I’ll try to come back by noon to cook lunch for you."
After Xu Lu left, Chen Nan drove to the herbal shop, ordered some medicinal ingredients for brain tonic soup, and bought some for scar removal ointment as well.
Upon returning home, Chen Nan immersed himself in making the scar removal ointment.
Though the herbal tea shop’s business was better than expected.
But for him.
Being able to make ten batches of scar removal ointment a day, netting fifty thousand was still very enticing.
While Chen Nan was making the ointment, Xu Lu returned home, drenched in sweat, dragging two suitcases.
Seeing Chen Nan busy in the kitchen, she didn’t bother to put the suitcases in the bedroom and hurried into the kitchen, "Second Boss, why are you cooking yourself? Leave the cooking to me!"
"Uh... you’re making medicine? This complicated task is beyond me; you should do it yourself!"
Upon realizing Chen Nan was making medicine, Xu Lu flashed a playful smile, looking charming and alluring.
Chen Nan suddenly felt a sense of having his breath taken away, and for the first time, he seriously sized up the girl before him.
She had a delicate and charming face, features fine and three-dimensional, expressing a vivacious energy in her appearance.
Her eyes were large and bright, like two shining stars, twinkling with lively light.
Her nose was straight, adding a sense of depth to her facial contours, and that cherry-like mouth, whether smiling lightly or slightly opened, exuded endless charm, making one long for a closer encounter. 𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝒎
Her figure was nearly perfect.
Her posture was graceful, with curves that were enchanting, like a captivating painting.
A white tank top clung to her upper body, outlining her slender yet voluptuous figure, especially her tiny waist that was particularly enticing.
Below a sky-blue denim skirt were a pair of long and straight beautiful legs, skin fair as jade, emitting a healthy sheen and lethal seduction.
This made Chen Nan inevitably recall the racy photos and videos he had seen the previous night, causing his breathing to quicken.
Xu Lu also felt Chen Nan’s intense gaze, her heart fluttered, and her face turned a shade of shy red, her eyes flustered, "Second Boss, you go on with your work; I’ll make lunch once you’re done!"
Watching Xu Lu’s retreating figure, Chen Nan took a deep breath, feeling that he had been somewhat inappropriate just then.
He refocused his mind and continued making the scar removal ointment.
Half an hour later.
Chen Nan extinguished the stove, but just then, a piercing scream came from the bathroom, shrill and painful.
Chen Nan quickly approached the bathroom door, concerned, and asked, "Lulu, what happened?"
