The landlord has multiple personalities and wants everyone to pay him.

The lounge had no windows, only a lamp and a back door.

Since the rest room was just a folding bed placed in the storeroom, and the back door was rarely opened, the only light came through the curtains and the overhead light bulbs.

This kind of environment might feel a bit stuffy to most people, but it's just right for someone like Xiaoxue who lacks a sense of security.

As soon as Ye Shu lifted the curtain and went in, she saw Xiao Xue hugging her knees, huddled on the folding bed. She had her face buried in her arms, with only her eyes showing as she stared at the ground.

His pitiful appearance was just like the kind of homeless child you often see in anime, hiding under someone's wall.

Ye Shu didn't say anything, but walked over and reached out to hug the tiny Xiao Xue in her arms.

As soon as Xiaoxue leaned into Ye Shu's arms, she instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist.

This is Xiaoxue's habitual posture, something Ye Shu has also studied; each of them has different habits.

Xia Qing is the kind of person who's easygoing and friendly, like a good buddy.

Sister Zhi Qiu, on the other hand, likes to link arms with her husband, which shows a bit of a controlling nature.

Xiao Nuan likes holding hands the most, especially the kind of holding hands where she puts her hand in her own and lets her hold it.

Ye Shu held Xiao Xue in his arms, feeling the person in his arms go from being stiff like a rock at first, to slowly relaxing, and then gradually calming down like a phone vibrating.

After a long while, he lowered his head and whispered to Xiaoxue:

"Xiaoxue, you did a great job! You've worked so hard. You've done enough for today. Why don't you rest here this afternoon?"

Xiaoxue didn't answer immediately, but her body became even softer.

After a long while, Xiaoxue finally raised her head, her eyes still red, and asked Ye Shu in a very low voice:

"Really...really?"

"Yes, really."

Ye Shu looked down into Xiaoxue's eyes and smiled at her:

"You can just rest here this afternoon. If you feel bored here, I can take you home after lunch."

Xiaoxue shook her head. She looked at Ye Shu, a faint blush slowly spreading across her face, making her look like a peach blossom in early spring. She hummed softly:

"No...no, I mean, do you really think...I'm amazing?"

"Of course! It's fantastic! Even better than I expected!"

Ye Shu reached out and gently touched her face; it was smooth and tender, and a little hot to the touch.

"Um……"

Xiaoxue responded and lowered her head to press her face against Ye Shu's stomach, trying to hide her shyness.

Ye Shu thought the topic was over, so she let go of her hand and turned to grab the plastic bag next to her.

"Alright, let's eat first. Are you hungry? Let me see what San San bought for us..."

But as soon as he turned around, two hands on his waist restrained him very forcefully.

Ye Shu turned around but found she couldn't move, so she looked down and asked:

"What's wrong? Don't you want to eat?"

Xiaoxue didn't speak, but slowly raised her head, her face flushed red. Her lips moved, and she hummed in a very soft voice:

"Then...then could it be...that..."

"What can it be?"

Ye Shu looked down at her, not understanding what she wanted to do.

"It's... possible..."

Xiaoxue's face grew redder and redder as she spoke, and her voice grew softer and softer until the last few words were barely audible.

Seeing her like this, Ye Shu reached out and gently ruffled her hair, saying softly:

"What's there to be embarrassed about with me? Feel free to say anything, as long as it's within my power, I'll do it."

Hearing Ye Shu's words, Xiao Xue seemed reassured. She bit her lip, blushed, looked up at Ye Shu, then quickly lowered her head and whispered:

"It's just...could we...do what we did this morning one more time..."

After saying that, Xiaoxue lowered her head completely, pressing it against Ye Shu's stomach, not daring to look up, and even holding her breath.

What happened this morning? What happened this morning?

Ye Shu replayed the scene in her mind: in the morning... Chen San San came... introduced... then Xiao Xue nestled in her arms... she comforted her... and then...

Oh.

Ye Shu seemed to understand what Xiaoxue meant by what happened that morning.

He bent down, trying to look Xiaoxue in the eye, but Xiaoxue kept her head down, her head facing him, too embarrassed to look up.

Ye Shu wasn't in a hurry. After thinking for a moment, he said to Xiao Xue:

"Xiaoxue, look at me, I have something to tell you."

Eh?

Why do you have to say it now?

Shouldn't you...shouldn't you just kiss me right now? What else is there to say!

Xiaoxue felt a surge of anger; she was practically burning with impatience, and you still dared to talk to me!

But she still followed Ye Shu's words and slowly raised her head.

As soon as she raised her head, Ye Shu cupped her face in his hands.

then……

Xiaoxue felt something soft against her lips, very light and quick, like a wisp of willow catkin blowing by and then quickly flying away.

Instantly separate.

Xiaoxue froze, her eyes wide open, staring at Ye Shu who was so close to her.

She just... clearly only wanted to know what happened this morning!

It was just... just a kiss on the forehead, how... how did it turn into a kiss on the lips?!

It's not that she didn't want it, but... but this was too sudden! She wasn't mentally prepared at all, and suddenly... but... ah!!!

Xiaoxue stood there dumbfounded, her face burning. If they threw her into the Arctic now, the survivors wouldn't even need to light a fire.

Ye Shu, who was opposite her, wasn't much better off.

After he finished kissing her, he was stunned, and his face turned red.

He just... actually wanted to kiss her forehead! Really! He swears!

But for some reason, even though his eyes were clearly looking at Xiaoxue's forehead, his mouth seemed to have veered to the left and ended up heading straight for her little mouth.

What kind of mess is this?!

Why am I so weak-willed? Why did I kiss you crookedly? Why does it feel so good?

Ye Shu gently pursed her lips, still feeling the touch of Xiaoxue on them.

It feels...so good...

It smelled sweet and was soft... making him want to do it again and again and again...

Leaving aside the two people on this side of the curtain pretending to be a radiator and getting warm, on the other side of the curtain, Chen San San was still sitting behind the bar, one hand supporting her chin, the other hand holding a pen and twirling it around.

She pushed up her glasses, and the glare from the lenses obscured her eyes.

Her intuition, the intuition of a seasoned food connoisseur, told her that something was definitely happening behind the curtain! It was definitely not just a simple meal!

Chen San San gave the uncomfortable young man across the bar a strange smile. There was definitely a kissing reward drama unfolding in the lounge right now, and it might have even progressed to a French kiss by now…

Hehe, hehehe...

Chen San San lowered his head and let out a strange laugh.

Wow, this class is really energetic!