NOVPUBChapter 321: Chapter 321: The Telephone
Chapter 321 -321: The Telephone
Bai Xiao arranged for Liu Hong to sleep with her; they were both women, so there was no need to sleep separately.
In the afternoon, she took Liu Hong to the staff bathhouse for a bath. It was Liu Hong’s first time in a staff bathhouse, and she had never seen so many people bathing together. Even at home, she only bathed once a month, usually just heating a tub of water, washing in the basin, then rinsing her hair with another pail of water; that was considered a bath.
She was absolutely embarrassed to be bathing naked with so many people.
If Bai Xiao hadn’t insisted, Liu Hong might have run away.
However, once she stood under the showerhead, experiencing the miraculous scene of turning the switch and having hot water pour down continuously, showers felt so much more refreshing than washing in a tub, not to mention when familiar faces around offered to scrub each other’s backs.
Gradually, she began to relax.
Especially because Bai Xiao was right by her side, bathing just as naturally, Liu Hong felt at ease.
Especially using the “Seagull” brand shampoo and that yellow conditioner Bai Xiao gave her, making her hair slick and smooth.
After washing, combing through her long hair from root to tip was effortless.
It was nothing like the knotted mess after washing at home in the village, where combing was a slow and painful process that often left her scalp sore.
They did have soap at home, but few used scented soaps.
This soap was fragrant, leaving a pleasant scent on the skin even after thoroughly rinsing off.
The two spent well over an hour in the bathhouse before leaving.
Bai Xiao had a bath ticket.
With towels wrapped around their hair, the two returned home.
Liu Hong finally appreciated the benefits of the bathhouse.
Having traveled by train all day, Bai Xiao had arranged for her to go to bed early.
Liu Hong had eaten lunch at two in the afternoon, so she skipped dinner and slept through to morning.
Bai Xiao called An Zhiyuan at night, fearing he’d be too busy during the day. She didn’t want to bother him at work as she knew that could lead to teasing from his colleagues; therefore, she waited until after eight o’clock to phone him.
An Zhiyuan was indeed right next to the telephone and answered the call himself.
As it happened, An Zhiyuan was about to call Bai Xiao because he couldn’t make it over that day and didn’t want her to worry.
The two had the same thought at the same time.
His report had already been submitted. The higher-ups were taking this matter very seriously, as initially, it appeared they had meddled in the public security system. Their excuse was sound, especially since the case was solved spectacularly and likely involved some complex issues. The leadership paid great attention and immediately instructed An Zhiyuan to send the report up the chain.
They needed to report it to the district authorities.
“What are you up to?” 𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝒎
“I was just about to call you when you did. Does this count as ‘great minds think alike’?” An Zhiyuan’s voice carried an unusual playfulness.
“An Zhiyuan, are you being glib?” Bai Xiao’s laughter was subdued, careful not to wake Liu Hong.
“Why are you whispering?” An Zhiyuan noticed Bai Xiao deliberately keeping her voice down.
“Liu Hong is here; she’s asleep inside!”
“Liu Hong? Is she the village chief’s daughter?” An Zhiyuan remembered clearly, as it was they who helped when Bai Xiao saved Liu Hong; it was hard to forget.
