This Is My Planet - Chapter 26 - Chapter 26 – Yin Xiaoru Is Bathing
The door was easily pushed open.
Xia Guixuan hadn’t yet developed the habit of locking doors. In fact, he felt it was pointless… Earlier, Yan Wuyue’s telepathic intrusion had been noticed by him. If she had just come out of the bath, she should have isolated herself from his probing instead.
She really had no self-awareness.
If I wanted to see you two, I would have seen everything already.
Yan Wuyue poked her head through the door, seeing Xia Guixuan quietly reading a book, not acknowledging her at all. She asked somewhat awkwardly, “Mr. Xia, not sleeping?”
Without lifting an eyelid, Xia Guixuan replied, “If I were sleeping, what would you be coming in for?”
Yan Wuyue’s face froze momentarily.
She wasn’t a fox spirit, unable to do shameless or flirtatious things.
Meanwhile, Yin Xiaoru sneezed suddenly in the shower.
But Yan Wuyue had her own way; she couldn’t feign coyness or secretly observe. If she wanted to ask, she would ask; if she wanted to enter, she would enter.
Mainly, she wasn’t quite sure. If he was indeed that man, she should be more assertive given her nature.
“Cough.” Yan Wuyue cleared her throat, not answering Xia Guixuan’s question, directly stepping into the room and closing the door behind her.
Xia Guixuan: “…”
Yan Wuyue swaggered over to the bed, hands behind her back, and peered, “Reading a novel?”
“Yeah,” Xia Guixuan still didn’t raise his head.
Yan Wuyue felt even more awkward. Is this really a man? No wonder Yin Xiaoru said that…
She stood by the bed for a few seconds, feeling like she had nowhere to put her hands and feet. Unable to bear it, she blurted out, “Is that better-looking than me?”
“This has educational value,” Xia Guixuan said.
Educational value from reading harem novels? Learning pick-up lines or improving bedroom skills? I don’t think you’re that type.
Yan Wuyue was too exasperated to comment. How did Yin Xiaoru usually communicate with this man?
After holding it in for a while, she suddenly asked, “Mr. Xia likes reading books, but do you like looking at paintings?”
“Hmm?” Xia Guixuan became a bit interested with that question, finally lifting his head to glance at her. “What kind of paintings? If it’s interesting, I’ll look.”
Yan Wuyue thought to herself that he wouldn’t be interested in risqué paintings. She casually went to the nearby cabinet and took out paper and pen. “I’ll draw for you.”
Xia Guixuan was curious, “Why are you more familiar with this place than I am?”
“Because I often stay in this guest room. I’ve slept on that bed at least seven or eight times. I’m not sure if Yin Xiaoru ever changed the sheets!”
Xia Guixuan: “…”
Yan Wuyue returned to the bedside, casually sat down, and began sketching.
Xia Guixuan was speechless. “Sitting by my bed in the dead of night to draw… I think you have some…”
The word “issues” was forcibly swallowed back. Yan Wuyue’s face flushed red as blood. She knew that her behavior would be seen as neurotic by others. Even if it wasn’t considered an issue, it would be seen as flirtatious.
Xia Guixuan’s impression of her was like this, and Yin Xiaoru thought the same.
“Never mind.” Xia Guixuan was easygoing and decided to drop the subject, changing the topic. “What kind of painting?”
Yan Wuyue was prepared for ridicule. But at his question, she paused. Is this guy really straight-laced or just a gentleman?
Whatever, the established probing still had to be done. Yan Wuyue cleared her throat twice and replied, “It’s ‘Yin Xiaoru Dancing’.”
“Hmm?” Xia Guixuan leaned over to look. He saw her sketches, one depicting the back of a man with long hair, holding a voluptuous woman.
“…That doesn’t look like Xiaoru.”
“Well, it’s not supposed to be her.”
“Then where’s Yin Xiaoru?”
“Yin Xiaoru is dancing.”
Xia Guixuan blinked his eyes, then burst out laughing.
Yan Wuyue remained expressionless at his laughter.
Sure, the drawing was a joke, that was true. Telling this to someone else would naturally provoke laughter. But this shouldn’t have been his reaction.
If he were that man, he would surely understand that she was suspecting him, and his expression would change slightly, right?
And if it weren’t him, if he were Yin Xiaoru’s boyfriend accompanying her to dance, shouldn’t he be angry or refute her “insinuation”?
Either reaction would provide a preliminary answer.
How could he just laugh like a bystander?
Yan Wuyue handed the sketch to him. “If you like it, it’s yours. It’s somewhat related to you.”
“Mm-hmm, this drawing is hilarious! I’ll take it.” Xia Guixuan chuckled.
“Don’t you think the man in the drawing resembles someone?” Yan Wuyue asked.
“Are you trying to say that this man was originally dancing with Xiaoru, then went to embrace…” Xia Guixuan sized her up. “To embrace you?”
Yan Wuyue knew she wasn’t adept at subtle probing. Her attempt was embarrassing, so she remained silent by default.
Xia Guixuan laughed. “Then the title should be ‘Yin Xiaoru is bathing’, right?”
Meaning, if you embrace me now, it would perfectly recreate the scene.
Yan Wuyue was stunned. Do you really think I’m here to flirt and seduce you?
My reputation has hit rock bottom…
Her cheeks turned from pink to red, suddenly recalling the time when he had held her from the waist. Due to the urgency of the situation, she hadn’t quite felt anything clearly, but given her cultivation, the memory of that touch was still easily recalled. If there was another contact in a similar way, she could probably determine if it was the same person.
With this thought in mind, her face flushed completely, but she managed to force a coquettish smile. “That makes sense. Let’s change the title to ‘Yin Xiaoru is bathing.’”
She slowly moved closer to Xia Guixuan, softly saying, “Your hand? Won’t you cooperate a bit?”
Bang!
The door was kicked open, and Yin Xiaoru stood there, with a faint smile, holding a tray with two glasses of juice, “Yin Xiaoru is here with juice.”
Yan Wuyue’s face was burning like fire, feeling electrified, she sprang away, sitting up straight, “Ah, you… you took a bath so fast?”
Yin Xiaoru said casually, “Your towel’s loose.”
Yan Wuyue, unsure if it was loose or not, quickly grabbed the towel and darted out of the door past Yin Xiaoru, disappearing instantly.
Caught red-handed, she couldn’t show her face…
“Hey.” Yin Xiaoru didn’t pursue her, calmly entering with the tray, “Sir Xia, juice?”
Xia Guixuan remained composed, still smiling. “Yes, please.”
“Juice isn’t as tasty as sister’s nectar,” Yin Xiaoru sauntered in and, placing the tray on the bedside table, playfully said, “Does Yan Wuyue smell good?”
Xia Guixuan thought for a moment and confirmed, “Quite fragrant.”
“Did I disturb you two?” Yin Xiaoru gritted her teeth. “This little lady really doesn’t know how to show respect. I should have given up the room for General Yan and Sir Xia to spend a beautiful night together. A little fox can go live in the garden…”
Her mood was visibly odd, clearly angry but unsure of the reason. Xia Guixuan wasn’t her boyfriend, and their relationship was nothing more than two strangers staying together for a couple of days.
But for some reason, she felt annoyed. Coupled with the loss of the garden’s spiritual aura, the little fox was extremely upset. If Yan Wuyue wanted the house and the garden, fine, but even…!
Xia Guixuan glanced at her and suddenly said, “You said you’d give me money for the formula.”
“Yes, yes, I’ll give you the money.” Yin Xiaoru was on the verge of tears.
But then Xia Guixuan added, “I don’t want the money, how about a place to stay?”
“W-what?” Yin Xiaoru was stunned.
“In the ecological garden, I noticed there are some houses where the gardeners live, right? Can you allocate one of the more secluded ones for me to stay in?”
Yin Xiaoru forgot her reason for being here, surprised. “You… want to stay in the ecological garden?”
“Yeah.” Xia Guixuan smiled warmly. “It’s my favorite place in this city. If I have to find a place to live, I’d rather stay there…”
He paused and added, “Next to you.”
Yin Xiaoru blinked. His words… were peculiar.
Although he was saying he wanted to move out, for some reason, it sounded comforting. Even the little issue between him and Yan Wuyue seemed to have been washed away.
If he really wanted to have an affair with Yan Wuyue or curry favor with that female general, he might as well follow Yan Wuyue to the capital.
Yet, he said he wanted to be next to her.