This wasn't the stance a prey should take. Only those with a strong enough heart didn't care about exposing their weaknesses to others.
Li Chuchu smiled indifferently. "Yeah, I did promise you."
This nonchalance exuded an indescribable charm and allure at this moment.
The promise came without any strings attached, yet it made people feel uneasy. Since there was no exchange of interests, the other party could withdraw at any time.
For a long time, Shen Yanshan believed that anything could be obtained as long as he could afford the price. But he was increasingly finding that Li Chuchu was impossible to define. She didn't care about anything and didn't seek anything.
Moreover, she had grasped the uneasiness deep in his heart.
She was fearless.
Shen Yanshan's eyes gradually became deep and reserved, and his lips tightened slightly.
His gaze couldn't help but fall on her lips.
After a passionate kiss, her lips were as rosy as a rose with morning dew, making them look so appealing that one couldn't help but have wild thoughts. The soft touch still lingered on his lips.
Such extreme beauty and the uncontrollable feeling were undoubtedly a fatal attraction to a man. He was like a hungry traveler lost on his journey, extremely eager for that drop of dew on her lips.
Shen Yanshan bent down, his nose touching hers, pausing slightly.
At first, he had cornered Li Chuchu against the wall.
But now the situation had reversed. Shen Yanshan lowered his stance and asked for a kiss from her.
Li Chuchu rubbed his nose.
After getting her acquiescence, Shen Yanshan kissed her again.
Shen Yanshan's kissing skills were extremely clumsy.
His teeth touched her lips several times, as if he was extremely eager to get a bit of nourishment from her lips but forgot to retract his sharp teeth.
It hurt Li Chuchu's mouth.
Li Chuchu had no choice. If it went on like this, her mouth would be swollen and she wouldn't be able to show her face tomorrow. She could only hook his neck and lead him to relax bit by bit, gradually deepening the kiss.
Shen Yanshan seemed to be enjoying it and gradually became fascinated by this give - and - take.
The two leaned against the door. The flimsy door couldn't bear the weight and creaked for a long time in the silent night.
The curtain was blown by the wind, and their figures were vaguely swaying in the window screen.
The sound of their breathing and other noises intertwined. Even the moon shyly hid behind the clouds.
This kiss lasted for a long time.
...
The next morning,
When Li Chuchu woke up, her first reaction was to look in the mirror. The bumps around her mouth were swollen very obviously.
"Shen Yanshan!"
Shen Yanshan came in from outside. Startled by the shout, he paused. "Huh?"
"Look what you've done!"
Li Chuchu pointed at the wounds on her mouth for him to see.
It was all this culprit's fault. He just wouldn't let go last night. They just kissed for an hour without doing anything else.
Shen Yanshan glanced at her mouth and finally decided to tell a blatant lie. "It's okay. You can't tell."
It was so swollen. Did he think others were blind?
Li Chuchu was going to be late for work. She didn't have time to argue with him. She quickly rushed out of the door. "Let's go, let's go."
Knowing he was in the wrong, Shen Yanshan was especially easy - going at this moment. He picked up the breakfast and followed. "Coming."
In the yard,
Early in the morning, there was a lot of noise coming from Chuchu's room.
Uncle Wang had just finished breakfast. He hung a white towel around his neck and was about to ride his tricycle to the scrapyard.
He happened to see Shen Yanshan riding a bicycle with Li Chuchu on it to work. He sighed with emotion. "The relationship between these two kids is getting better and better."
Aunt Wang craned her neck to look outside. She nodded approvingly and echoed. "Yeah. They're a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman. As long as they're willing to work hard, their life will surely be good!"
"But you're really carefree, still worrying about these things?"
"I just happened to see it. I'm leaving, old woman."
Uncle Wang wiped the sweat off with the white towel. It was so hot that he was sweating just from having breakfast.
"Okay. Be careful on the road."
Uncle Wang rode his bike out of the door leisurely.
Aunt Wang tidied up the house and then went out early to go shopping with Aunt Li.
The vegetables were the freshest in the morning. The later you went, the more the good ones would be picked by others.
After a while,
Liu Xiaocheng was also going out.
Luo Yingshu stuffed a bun into his hand. "You were so busy last night. Do you have to go so early today?"
Liu Xiaocheng was tidying up his clothes while sighing. "There's no way. The students have morning self - study."
Luo Yingshu gave him a complaining look.
It was all his fault for promising so confidently before to tutor the other kids in the yard. Now he knew how tiring it was.
"Okay, okay. Hurry up and go."
...
In the afternoon, Li Chuchu made an appointment with Aunt Wang to check out a store.
The store was located in the middle of Zhengxing Street.
It was right across from the school.
The store was run by a couple. They were very diligent and kept the store clean inside and out. There were several words written at the store entrance - "Prime Store for Sale".
But the only problem was that the couple both looked worried. Sometimes when a customer came, they had to call the middle - aged woman several times before she could hear them.
Aunt Wang walked in with a vegetable basket. She said to the woman with a smile. "Sister Hui, this is the girl I told you about this morning who wants to take over your store."
Seeing Li Chuchu, Sister Hui stood up from her chair and forced a smile. "Such a young girl."
"Let me show you around my store first. The storefront is quite big. I bought it in September the year before last, so it's been less than two years."
Li Chuchu took a look. The store was indeed quite spacious.
There were several tables outside, and there was a small kitchen further inside.
Moreover, it was right across from the school gate. This location was perfect for opening a restaurant or doing some small business.
Seeing that Li Chuchu had seen enough, Sister Hui explained. "I bought this store for 5,500 yuan back then. The prices of the surrounding stores have increased a bit in the past few years. I'm not asking for an exorbitant price. I'll sell it for 6,400 yuan."
Afraid that Li Chuchu wouldn't believe her, she added. "This store is listed for 7,200 yuan in the real - estate agency."
Before coming, Aunt Wang had told Li Chuchu that she wouldn't participate in the price negotiation. After all, they were both her acquaintances, and it wasn't appropriate for her to get involved.
Li Chuchu cleared her throat. "Since we're here to do business, we're all sincere. Let's not talk about the inflated price in the real - estate agency."
"You really want to sell, and I really want to buy. How about 6,000 yuan?"
Sister Hui didn't expect this young - looking girl to be so experienced in business negotiations. She was stunned for a moment.
She turned to look at Aunt Wang, hoping she could give her some advice.
Aunt Wang sat at the next table with the vegetable basket on her arm.
"Sister Hui, you two should decide the price by yourselves. But if you're in urgent need of money, you definitely have to find someone who can pay in cash."
This words subtly reminded Sister Hui.