We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Wow, that's impressive... Wait, what about that 956?"

"The damage was quite severe, and the assessment concluded that it could no longer be put into operation. We plan to put it in the subway museum and exhibit it as a classic event."

"Then you'll go down in history?" Theresa couldn't help but tease.

"If the production of Alahatto Seed is successful and causes a sensation, I can also go down in history."

"That's true."

Since arriving in Shanghai, Theresa hadn't had much time alone with Xu Qi. Now, with this rare opportunity and her initial nervousness gone, she naturally became more talkative.

Will you resent me?

"Hmm? What am I blaming you for?"

“You just arrived in Shanghai, and I was worried you'd have trouble adjusting and would need to focus all your energy on work, so I didn't bother you much. But actually…”

"But you've always cared about me, haven't you?"

Xu Qi nodded, his mouth slightly open.

Theresa said nonchalantly, "It's okay. Don't always feel guilty, thinking that I came to Shanghai for you. Tch! Who are you? I just wanted a change of scenery for work."

As they chatted, it felt like they were back in the time when they first met online.

They are uninhibited and say whatever comes to mind.

So much so that when Himeko opened the door after hearing the doorbell, she could still hear the two people arguing outside.

"You're right, but when I'm dead, I'll fly straight to your grave and steal all the offerings from your grave!"

"Byd, you've become Miss Theresa, the Guardian of Light, right?"

Himeko leaned against the door, watching the two bicker with amusement.

The two noticed Himeko's gaze and stopped in unison.

"It's alright, why don't you chat a little longer? You can come in when you're done."

Theresa walked straight in, rolled her eyes, and said, "Even a dog wouldn't talk to him."

Xu Qi shook his head.

Happy New Year, Himeko.

"Just one question: Where's the gift?"

"I originally bought an egg pancake on the way here to bring it to you as a gift, but I was too hungry and couldn't resist eating it."

Ji Zi playfully slapped Xu Qi on the head and yelled, "Get in here!"

Since it was Xu Qi's first time visiting Ji Zi's house, he certainly wouldn't come empty-handed. He ran downstairs with a grin and came back up with a long black box.

With just one glance, Himeko could tell what was inside.

She asked curiously, "How did you know I play the violin?"

Then, she looked at Theresa, who was already lying on the living room sofa, with a displeased expression.

"So you've been telling everyone that I play the violin really well, haven't you?"

"No way! I just talked to Xu Qi about it. Besides, you hardly ever change your guitars. You weren't really serious about buying one before, so it's fine to get a new one this time, isn't it?"

"I'm just too lazy to change it."

He walked over to the sofa, patted Theresa on the shoulder, and asked her to make room for him.

Xu Qi also looked at it curiously.

Hmm... I have to say, it's much more chaotic than I imagined...

The small living room was cluttered with miscellaneous items, including books, clothes, and even a few empty beer bottles.

"Um...sorry, the room is a bit messy."

589. Theresa: Let me see! Do you have feelings for me?

The room of an older single woman...

Was it really unsurprising? After all, Himeko usually seems carefree and tomboyish, so it's understandable that her little house was in such a mess.

Seeing Xu Qi with his hands on his hips, Ji Zi couldn't help but say, "I always feel like your face says, 'I must clean this house properly.'"

"That's not a feeling..."

After all, Xu Qi often helps the cat tidy up its room at Golden Courtyard.

"Okay, okay, you really don't need to. You and Theresa can just sit still."

Himeko was mainly a little scared... She was afraid that after Xu Qi helped her tidy up the room, she would feel even more that this young man was a man she could entrust her life to.

So you two are still not dating?

Theresa's face suddenly stiffened!

"Hime!...Himeko! What are you saying! Who!...Who would want to date such a womanizing bastard!"

No one expected that Himeko's question would be so explosive from the start.

"Huh? Really? ...Then I'll have to make my move."

"You're not allowed!"

Seeing Theresa immediately spread her arms wide, protecting Xu Qi behind her like a precious treasure, Himeko couldn't help but burst into laughter, and even Xu Qi couldn't help but smile.

"What...what are you laughing at?"

"Sister Himeko was just joking with you."

Theresa's face turned bright red.

Seeing this, Xu Qi chuckled and ruffled Theresa's hair before pulling her onto his lap so she could sit in his arms.

Himeko raised an eyebrow—even after all this, you're still not considered dating?

Nobody would believe that if I told them...

So, Theresa was just being stubborn and didn't want to admit it, right? Hmm... no, it should be said that in order not to disturb Theresa from getting into her work, Xu Qi intentionally didn't bother her too much.

So for Xu Qi, a good opportunity was lacking?

Himeko seemed to be deep in thought.

"Well... I've got some free time today, and you've all come over anyway, so I think we shouldn't just stay at my place all the time. How about... we go out and have some fun for the day? What do you say?"

"Play?" Xu Qi seemed to remember something and quickly shook his head, saying, "No, no, there are too many people."

"Hey! Who's going to the city center? Of course, we're going to some sparsely populated areas."

"for example?"

With a flick of her fiery red hair, Himeko revealed a smile that suggested she had everything under control.

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On the highway, Himeko drove her bright red CT5, looking incredibly cool with her sunglasses on.

In the back seat, Xu Qi let Theresa rest her head on his lap, so that the petite Theresa could take off her shoes and sleep on the back seat.

"She falls asleep as soon as she gets on the bus... Is she a child?"

Himeko rolled her eyes and retorted, "Is this the first day you've met her?"

Xu Qi couldn't help but laugh.

Although Theresa is indeed a working professional, it must be said that most of the time... she acts like a child.

And with that tiny body, it looks even more like one.

"But if I had known you were going to take us to Chongming, I would have driven here today."

"Same, same."

Besides, if you had driven here, I wouldn't have been able to witness such a heartwarming and loving scene.

Especially today, Theresa looked as cute as a doll, lying on the back seat, her snow-white stockings were truly tempting...

Uh, cough! I'm not a pervert, this must be Xu Qi's idea!

After driving through the underground tunnel, the car suddenly shook violently the moment it reached the cross-river bridge.

"ah!"

Theresa rolled over, her head seemingly hitting something bulging, and Xu Qi's face stiffened—this was really hard to say…

"W-what's wrong?"

Theresa scrambled to her feet, clinging to Xu Qi, and looked around in a panic.

"The wind was too strong on the river, and your Aunt Ji was driving too fast, so the car swayed a few times."

"Who are you calling 'auntie'?!"

After hearing this, Theresa stretched and relaxed.

Where are we?

"At the mouth of the Yangtze River, would you like to open your window and feel what the river breeze is like?"

Theresa quickly shook her head.

"Huh? I just rolled over and my head seems to have bumped into something bulging. Xu Qi, what's in your pocket? A napkin?"

……

Xu Qi's face suddenly looked somewhat embarrassed.

Himeko, who was driving in front, suddenly burst into laughter.

Theresa looked at the two of them suspiciously, thinking to herself, "If Xu Qi won't tell me, I'll just feel it myself." So she reached into Xu Qi's pants pocket.

"Hiss! ~~ Theresa, what are you doing?"

Xu Qi quickly moved to the side of the car door with a look of horror.

"What do you mean, 'what am I doing'? Let me see what's in your pocket, huh?" Theresa curled her lips, as if she had caught Xu Qi doing something wrong.

"Tell me! Did you put something you're hiding?!"

There was indeed something I couldn't tell anyone about, but it wasn't in my pocket; it was in my pants...

Xu Qi quickly waved his hand.

"No, no, no, I don't have anything... Oh!"

But Theresa was quick-witted and reached into Xu Qi's pocket again, this time even reaching inside a bit—wait? It's empty?

But... it felt like my finger touched something, like an iron pillar.

"Huh? Xu Qi, what are you hiding in your pants? Why didn't I...react...when I was sleeping..."

His blank gaze fell on Xu Qi's small tent. Xu Qi also hurriedly turned to the side and said, "Don't touch it! What are you doing?!"

"I!..." If Theresa still couldn't react by this point, she might as well have died on the car.

Her face flushed instantly, and steam even seemed to rise shyly from the top of her head.

"How should I know!..."

"What do you mean 'how do you know'? Have you got any common sense?!"

"No... The book says that a man's penis only gets like that when he wants to do something erotic! Xu Qi, you pervert! How could you do that to me!...to me!..."

Xu Qi was also taken to Bengbu and hurriedly explained.

"Nonsense! ...Nonsense! This is a normal reaction!"

"I don't believe you! You must have ulterior motives towards me! Otherwise, turn around and let me see if you're still aroused!"

"What kind of unreasonable demands are these!"

"Let me see it! Let me see it now!"

"You're such a hooligan!"

Looking in the rearview mirror at Xu Qi and Theresa, who were quickly entangled together, Himeko shook her head—the world is going to the dogs…