Upon hearing this, Jing Xiao stepped forward, leaned down, put his thin lips close to her ear, and said ambiguously: "Zhizhi, you just agreed to my stay, but now you regret it, I'm afraid it's a little late."
His hot breath sprayed on Tang Mu Zhi's neck, which was a little itchy. She couldn't help but turn her head to avoid it and murmured: "Then I'll clean up another room for you."
"It's already very late." Jing Xiao rejected her proposal and smiled evilly, "Let's just make do with it tonight."
After saying that, he took her hand and walked straight to the door.
Tang Muzhi was shocked for a while, then reacted suddenly, and her face changed with fright.
This guy really planned to sleep with her.
"Jing Xiao, it's actually not too late now..."
She struggled to pull her hand away, but Jing Xiao squeezed her tighter with a little force.
After walking into her bedroom, Jing Xiao closed the door and stood at the door, staring at her with slightly lowered eyes, with some aggression in his deep black eyes.
Tang Muzhi was so panicked by the sight that he subconsciously swallowed and continued what he just said, "I should... be able to clean up a room soon."
Jing Xiao was unmoved by her words, still holding her and not letting go. With a little force, he pulled her in front of him, "Your illness is not completely cured yet. What if you get sick again?"
Hearing this, Tang Muzhi was stunned and looked at him blankly.
Seeing her dazed look, Jing Xiao looked at her teasingly and said in a gentle and doting tone, "It's not like we haven't slept together before. Don't worry, I won't mess around."
What he said was calm and gentle, but it was like a bolt from the blue, exploding on the top of Tang Mu Zhi's head, making her whole heart seem to jump out of her chest.
Jing Xiao actually said that they had slept with each other, and he said it in such a calm tone.
Isn't he embarrassed at all? Besides, is there any ambiguity in what he said?
It was really killing her to have her inner worries and scruples exposed by him so bluntly.
"You..." She rounded her eyes in embarrassment, her face turned red, and she was too embarrassed to speak.
"Huh?" Jing Xiao narrowed his eyes and raised his tone, seeming to be very interested in what she didn't finish.
Tang Muzhi took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and hesitated: "That..."
"You can sleep peacefully." Jing Xiao didn't wait for her to finish speaking, interrupting in a domineering and forceful manner, and added, "I'll change the sheets and quilt myself."
After hearing what he said, Tang Muzhi realized that he had just been teasing her on purpose. It was really disgusting.
She bit her lip, glared at him fiercely, stretched out her hand to push him twice, and said angrily: "Then go ahead by yourself, the new sheets are in the cabinet."
Seeing this, Jing Xiao looked at her with burning eyes, as if he wanted to devour her at any moment.
Tang Muzhi felt uncomfortable being stared at. She turned her head away from him and pretended to be sulky.
Suddenly, Jing Xiao lowered his head and came closer to her, with a hint of bewilderment in his deep voice, "Zhizhi, good night."
After saying that, without waiting for her to respond, he opened the door and went out.
His tone was full of tenderness and his eyes were full of doting, which was really irresistible.
Tang Muzhi watched his tall back disappear before her eyes, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed, and she covered her face in annoyance, wishing she could find a hole to get in.
She actually thought that she was going to sleep with Jing Xiao again tonight, which was so embarrassing.
After scolding herself several times in her heart, she slowly climbed onto the bed and lay down.
Returning to the second bedroom, Jing Xiao found new sheets and quilts from the cabinet, put them on and then went into the bathroom to wash up.
To be honest, he really wanted to live with her just now, but then his reason stopped him. After all, some things couldn't be rushed.
Although Tang Mu Zhi's words tonight were considered a reluctant agreement, he still needed to patiently conquer her heart wall and strive for her to accept him as soon as possible, so that when he confessed everything, it would not be counterproductive.
In the dead of night, everything seems so lonely and desolate.
In the middle of the night, Tang Muzhi was awakened by a nightmare.
The cold wind outside the window blew, disrupting her thoughts.
She raised her hand to wipe the fine beads of sweat on her forehead, trying to suppress the fear in her heart and try to stay awake as much as possible.
After a while, she turned over and just lay in the quilt, staring blankly out of the window.
Through the glass of the window, she could vaguely see the branches swaying in the wind, which was eerie.
She took the pillow on the side and hugged it in her arms, and an inexplicable sense of sadness suddenly emerged in her heart.
Early the next morning.
When Tang Muzhi got up, breakfast was already set on the dining table.
After seeing her come out, Jing Xiao waved to her, "Let's eat."
When Tang Muzhi saw his completely different attitude from before, she felt like she was in a dream, and felt that all of this was too unreal.
Jing Xiao saw that she was still there in a daze, so he called out again, "Zhizhi, come over quickly for breakfast."
Hearing this, she suddenly came back to her senses, nodded, and walked towards him, asking him as she walked, "Jing Xiao, is grandpa's illness cured?"
These days, she only focused on her own affairs and completely forgot about Grandpa Jing's illness. This still made her feel a little guilty.
"It's okay." Jing Xiao replied calmly, and then added, "Grandpa's illness is an old problem, and it is easy to relapse in winter."
Upon hearing this, she nodded and took two mouthfuls of porridge before speaking again, "Why not, you can go back today."
"Me? What about you?" Jing Xiao raised his eyebrows and asked with interest.
Tang Muzhi did not explain directly, but looked at him hesitantly.
Seeing that she didn't want to go back yet, Jing Xiao didn't force her. Anyway, now that he had explained what he had to explain, it was not impossible to stay here with her for a few more days.
"Zhizhi, why don't you take me for a walk around Tanzhou." He suddenly suggested, leaving a step up for both of them.
Anyway, it has been a long time since he took a walk around Tanzhou.
Although he always followed his grandma back to Tanzhou to worship his ancestors on the eve of the Spring Festival, he always went back to the town where the Jing family lived as soon as he got off the plane, and rarely visited Tanzhou City.
Tang Muzhi looked at him and hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
After that, they didn't talk anymore, lowered their heads and ate breakfast quietly.
The Spring Festival is still a month away, but the streets are filled with colorful lanterns and there is a strong festive atmosphere everywhere, looking very festive.
Tang Mu Zhi had not taken the initiative to talk to him since he stepped out after the meal. Although the two of them were walking on the street together, the atmosphere between them was very subtle.
Jing Xiao turned his head and looked at her, with a faint curve at the corner of his mouth, and asked in a lazy tone: "Didn't you say you wanted to take me out for a walk? Why didn't you say anything the whole way?"
She pursed her lips and said nothing, but just sped up her pace slightly and walked forward.
Jing Xiao smiled and followed her, holding her soft and slender hand and reminding her: "There are many people on the road, so don't walk too fast."
After feeling the warmth from her palm, Tang Mu's ears were lightly colored with a light pink color. She struggled for a moment and wanted to withdraw her hand, but Jing Xiao increased his strength and held her tighter.
"Jing Xiao..."
She frowned and called softly, but Jing Xiao still didn't let go of her. Instead, he pulled her into his arms and asked in a low voice: "Where are you going to take me?"
"Today is the first day of the twelfth lunar month. There is a temple fair in the Capital City God's Temple. It's very lively. Do you want to go and see it?" She looked sideways at him and asked for his opinion.
Before, at this time of year, she and her grandmother would go there to eat fasting meals and chant sutras.
Although grandma couldn't go with her this year, she still wanted to continue doing the things they had done together before.
Hearing this, Jing Xiao's eyes flickered, as if he could tell that she had been planning for a long time, so he nodded, "Okay, let's go and have a look."
After a while, they followed the crowd and walked forward slowly.
The Capital God's Temple is one of Tanzhou's landmark buildings. It is said to have started during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty. It is popular and has a long history. It is also a cultural heritage.
Jing Xiao held her hand and walked in front of the temple. The surrounding area was filled with the strong smell of incense and candles, which made people feel particularly reassured.
They walked through the corridor and walked up the stone steps.
The temple covers a vast area, is simple and elegant, with pavilions, carved beams and painted buildings, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility.
"Have you come here often before?" Jing Xiao couldn't help but ask when he saw that she was very familiar with this place.
Hearing his question, Tang Muzhi stopped, turned to look at him, nodded seriously, and confessed: "I used to come here with my grandma to pray for blessings at this time every year."
Speaking of grandma, her eyes couldn't help but dim.
Jing Xiao's expression froze for a moment, and then comforted him: "Then I will accompany you at this time every year from now on."
Tang Muzhi didn't answer, just smiled lightly, and then continued walking forward.
Not far away, they passed an arched stone bridge. The river water under the bridge was crystal clear, and occasionally fish would jump up and create ripples.
There is a wishing pool next to the bridge. There is a stone turtle in the pool. It is said that as long as a coin falls on the turtle's back, it will bring good luck.
Tang Muzhi took out the coins he had prepared in advance from his pocket, looked at Jing Xiao, and asked, "Want to try it?"
"Okay." He nodded without hesitation, took the coin she handed over, picked up one and placed it on the water, letting it fall slowly into the water.
After waiting for a short while, the coin fell to the bottom of the pool.
Jing Xiao didn't feel too disappointed about this result, because he was only in awe of it and not convinced.
He looked at Tang Mu Zhi with tender eyes, and lightly parted his lips, "Try it."
She responded softly, picked up a coin and put it into the water.
The result was the same, the coin did not fall on the turtle's back, but she still clasped her hands together, closed her eyes and made a wish silently.
In fact, what she asked for was never much. She just hoped that everything would be fine.
After a while, she slowly opened her eyes and said, "Let's go."
Jing Xiao didn't say anything, took her hand and continued walking forward.
