Jingxia Rose

Chapter 216 [Irresistible Sweetness 015]

Shu Tang then typed: "Give me some reliable ideas."

Li Shu and Song Ting advised her to seize the opportunity to create dating opportunities, build rapport, and then strike decisively.

Knowing that she would be taking a break from bas-relief work for the next few days, Li Shu said, "See if Xiao Guxing is busy these days. If he's not, and your leg is better now, there are still places you haven't been to. Why don't you ask him to show you around?"

Shu Tang sent a helpless shrug emoji: He went to Norway on a business trip today and won't be back for five or six days.

Song Ting: That's alright. There's no rush with your painting. You can go look at it again when he gets back and has time.

Li Shu: Yes, it's okay. Even if he's there these few days, if he can't find the time, you shouldn't interfere with his work. Anyway, you'll be there until next month, which is still a long way off. You still have a chance.

Shu Tang was also quietly pondering this matter.

A month actually goes by quite quickly; it's already been eight or nine days. And at the current pace, I'm afraid it might not be effective until next year... oh no, it should be the year after next.

Besides, she's going back to her home country next month, so it's not appropriate for her to stay here indefinitely.

During the few days that Xiao Guxing was away from home, Shu Tang didn't go out much either. She either lay in bed or curled up on the sofa watching TV series, and when she got hungry, she would get up and make something to eat.

Every day after lunch, I would sit in the rocking chair in the yard, bask in the sun, and chat with my neighbors.

Whether it was due to the time difference or because he was busy, he would always receive the messages that Shu Tang sent him one or two hours later each day.

On the sixth day, Xiao Guxing still hadn't returned. Shu Tang asked him when he would come back, but he didn't reply.

Shu Tang slept until noon that day. The paint on the relief had dried, but she didn't want to move. After eating, she went outside to sunbathe and played a few games.

The sun was shining brightly, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the rocking chair was swaying comfortably.

She actually fell asleep while playing.

She didn't know how long she had slept, but in her hazy state, she heard someone calling her.

The voice grew clearer and clearer as it approached, becoming increasingly familiar with each listen.

It is Xiao Guxing's.

"Well……"

She mumbled a response, then slowly opened her eyes. The afternoon sunlight was so bright that she could barely open them, and she instinctively raised her hand to shield her eyes, but through her fingers she caught a blurry glimpse of a figure.

It was still something she knew well.

"Why are you sleeping here? It's windy, you'll easily catch a cold." Xiao Guxing frowned slightly, his gentle tone carrying a hint of reproach.

"Hmm?" Shu Tang muttered, "Xiao Guxing?"

"Yes, it's me." Seeing her dazed and sleepy appearance, a faint smile appeared in Xiao Guxing's eyes.

Upon hearing the sincere and gentle voice, Shu Tang suddenly opened her eyes. Before she could even fully wake up, she jumped to her feet.

Xiao Guxing happened to be bent over, and she stood up too quickly and too suddenly.

With a 'bang,' their foreheads collided.

It also emitted a dull thud.

"Ow—"

"hiss--"

Both of them cried out in pain at the same time, especially Shu Tang's "Ouch!" which seemed to pierce the sky. Her head was instantly jolted awake, and she squatted down, clutching her forehead.

Xiao Guxing, ignoring the pain in his forehead, quickly squatted down to ask her about her condition.

"How about it? Let me take a look."

It really hurts.

Shu Tang's eyes were red, and there was a red patch on the middle of her forehead, which was showing signs of swelling. It was easy to imagine how abruptly she had gotten up.

Xiao Guxing frowned again. "Go in and spray some medicine."

"are you OK?"

Shu Tang looked up at his forehead, which was also a little red. It wasn't as red as her delicate skin, which was so tender that it would bleed if pinched even slightly.

"I'm sorry, I was still half asleep and couldn't quite process what was happening." Feeling guilty, she suppressed the pain in her forehead and quickly apologized.

"Let me see yours."

As she spoke, Shu Tang eagerly cupped his face and examined his forehead. The red mark spread rapidly, reaching the size of her palm.

Xiao Guxing's skin was originally fair, so the red mark was particularly noticeable.

Shu Tang frowned, "It must hurt a lot, right? I'm sorry..."

Xiao Guxing was stunned when her face was suddenly cupped in her hands. She was so close that she could smell the faint sweet scent of jam on her.

The little girl's fingertips were a bit cool, but soft and tender.

Xiao Guxing froze immediately. Hearing her pitiful apology, he turned his head, raised his hand to grab her wrist and pulled it away. His gentle voice carried a hint of unease. "I'm fine. Yours was all swollen. Doesn't it hurt now?"

"It hurts!" Shu Tang didn't struggle, letting him hold her, and said with dissatisfaction, "I'm enduring it, don't remind me! Does it hurt?"

Xiao Guxing glanced at the slowly swelling bump on her forehead, then at her scarlet eyes, which seemed to be veiled in mist, making them appear hazy and indistinct.

Her concern and self-blame were genuine and not feigned.

"What do you mean I'm in pain? Take care of yourself first." He released her wrist, picked up her phone from the ground, and pulled his suitcase over. "Let's go inside and boil two eggs first."

Shu Tang followed behind him, glancing at the black suitcase in his hand; the black briefcase on top remained unchanged.

Looking back at the roadside, he realized that the driver must have dropped him off and left.

"When did you get back? Why didn't you reply to my messages?" Shu Tang looked away and started asking questions as soon as she entered the house.

"Just now, before I even got out of the car, I saw you lying in the yard."

He was extremely surprised and couldn't believe how big a heart this girl must have to fall asleep in a rocking chair.

Although the weather is warming up, the temperature is not high and there is a slight breeze, so you might catch a cold if you fall asleep.

Most importantly, it's dangerous for a young woman like her to sleep outside in the yard.

He hurriedly got out of the car, and the driver even helped him carry his luggage inside.

When he got to the gate, he found that the gate was not closed and there was a gap. He shook his head helplessly. What if someone came in while she was sleeping?
Even though it's a high-end residential area, one should still be wary of strangers.

Moreover, it's not just homeowners who come and go here; there are also security guards, cleaning staff, and so on. Thefts also happen in the community.

"You've got some nerve, sleeping out like that so brazenly? What did I tell you before I left? There's no sofa or bed for you to lie on at home?"

The thought of this made Xiao Guxing angry.

Since we were abroad, he wanted her to be more careful, especially regarding her personal safety, which he emphasized.

To be honest, this was the first time Shu Tang had seen Xiao Gu act so angry, and the first time she had heard him speak to her in such a tone.

She was stunned for a moment, a little slow to react.

Seeing her bewildered expression, Xiao Guxing thought to himself, "Was I too fierce?"

Just as she was trying to ease the tension, Shu Tang pursed her lips and inexplicably saw a kind of lecturing air about him.

Is this what they call a "dad-type boyfriend"?
Although he is not her boyfriend yet.

She raised her chin, speaking with an air of self-righteousness, "Didn't you tell me to sunbathe? I'm sunbathing now, the sun is so comfortable, I accidentally fell asleep in it."