Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 240 - 240 240 Angry

?Chapter 240: Chapter 240: Angry Chapter 240: Chapter 240: Angry The two ate their meal in relative silence, the atmosphere between them somewhat indescribable.

Bai Xiao tidied up the dishes, while An Zhiyuan helped on the side, the two coordinating seamlessly in the kitchen. This time, Bai Xiao did the dishwashing, honestly using hot water, and upon seeing An Zhiyuan’s satisfied look, she couldn’t help but wear a smile.

“Ayuan, I can’t bring myself to call you that. Don’t you have another nickname?” Bai Xiao protested, clearly not fond of that nickname.

An Zhiyuan took the dishes she had washed from her hands, wiped them with a clean towel, and then put them away in the cabinet.

“If you really aren’t comfortable, just call me Big Brother An! I’m older than you, after all, and calling me Big Brother An shouldn’t be a loss, right?”

Listening to Bai Xiao’s light voice seemed to warm the very bottom of his heart.

“Big Brother An!”

Bai Xiao found the nickname pleasing to say, calling it out naturally.

Her voice was crisp and carried a girlish pout.

“Hmm!” An Zhiyuan looked at her with a beaming smile.

“By the way, my eldest brother booked the tickets; we’re leaving the day after tomorrow. I wanted to give you a heads up and wish you a Happy New Year!” Bai Xiao knew An Zhiyuan had been concerned about them going back home.

“I’ll come to see you off!” An Zhiyuan said.

“Don’t bother coming, you’d have to take time off and you’re about to go home yourself. It’s not suitable to ask for leave now. With my eldest brother around, you have nothing to worry about. Besides, who would dare to sell me off?” Bai Xiao teased, smiling cheekily at An Zhiyuan.

He handed her the dry towel, finished drying the last of the dishes, “Don’t worry, I’ll have them cover for me. Sending you off won’t take too long.”

Bai Xiao dried her hands and walked out beside him, immediately spotting a bag on top of the cabinet An Zhiyuan had placed there, “Didn’t I tell you not to bother preparing unnecessary things? How am I supposed to carry all this?” Although she complained verbally, her eyes and brows showed pride; she was gratified by his kindness to her family.

Upon opening the bag, she found a large pack of black fungus, three boxes of ginseng, candies, and most importantly, a woolen coat.

After rummaging through the bag, Bai Xiao only found one woolen coat. She took out the coat, murmuring, “How come there’s only one?”

Suddenly, An Zhiyuan popped up behind her, “Of course there’s only one. I’m not rich enough to buy heaps of presents to win your favor. I’m just a poor guy who could only afford to buy you one woolen coat.” The sourness in his tone was unmistakable.

Bai Xiao turned around abruptly, realizing that he could even feel jealous.

So that was it—she had felt the awkwardness all along, and he had been struggling with his peculiar looks at her.

An Zhiyuan, caught by Bai Xiao’s gaze, turned away, his thoughts exposed before this young woman, which made him feel somewhat uneasy. He decided to go to the kitchen to boil water for her.

“Are you mad?” she asked, looking up at him, her voice very soft and low.

He turned his head to one side, “No, I’m going to boil you some hot water,” he said, then turned to leave.

She reached out from behind and tightly hugged his lean waist. He had taken off his coat, and beneath the fleece was solid muscle that radiated an exciting hormonal scent. “Are all you men so petty?”

An Zhiyuan was somewhat annoyed by her bluntness in expressing her true inner thoughts and tried to break free from Bai Xiao’s arms. He moved slightly, but unfortunately, he couldn’t escape her arms; instead, she hugged him even tighter, “It’s not about being petty, it’s just that I’m a bit saddened. Although my family is well-off and my older brother is a businessman with a lot of money, the truth is that I’m not wealthy. That money isn’t mine, and I wouldn’t take it. By being with me, you’re destined to live a hard life!”

“What does that matter?” Bai Xiao did not mind.

He turned around, “Really, it doesn’t matter? I’m just worried that you might feel mistreated. I would give you everything I have, but my job determines that there are many things I can’t touch or am not allowed to. All I can give you is honor.” His hand pressed firmly on her waist.

Bai Xiao tiptoed, lifted her head, and sealed all his words with a kiss.

She was just tall enough to reach his neck, and before he could recover from his daze, she took the opportunity to wrap her hands around his neck, tiptoeing to deepen the kiss.

His mind went blank for a moment, disconcerted by Bai Xiao’s initiative, but he soon took control.

The quiet air flowed with restless heat, breaths intertwining.

Bai Xiao pushed away from his chest, and An Zhiyuan laughed as he gently pecked her lips, waiting for the flush on her face to fade as she breathed in the cool air.

“Ayuan, I won’t say I’m not a materialistic woman, but I will earn my own likings. And do you think I would lose myself for others’ appeasement? Remember, I am the Divine Doctor. Their flattering care and meticulous attention are because they need to maintain good relationships with me. There will be more men and women vying for my favor in the future. If you get jealous over this, or feel resentful, then we really can’t get along,” Bai Xiao didn’t want any unresolved feelings with An Zhiyuan. He was a good man, she could tell. No one could say he was the best man, but he was probably the most suitable man for her in this lifetime.

From the first day she returned, her entanglement with An Zhiyuan was destined, whether it was the repeated help or the restraint provided by his special ability, to today’s profound understanding. She felt bewitched, seeing him as probably the best.

He hugged her tightly, “I won’t be like this again. I think I need to be good enough that you can’t live without me.” He also felt that he had been petty. As a man, he should rise to the challenges rather face them with ambitions for Bai Xiao’s concessions.

He had no reason to be insecure, he was his own man, capable of providing his woman with enough security and happiness. Therefore, what he needed to do was not to be narrow-minded.

“This coat was bought for you, try it on! These gifts are my sentiments. I’ll contact my comrades to help you handle your excessive luggage, they’ll send it to the county once when you arrive, so you don’t have to shuttle back and forth,” he said.

Bai Xiao pecked his cheek happily, “You’re really wonderful, I had been worrying for a long time! You resolved everything all at once.” She completely accepted An Zhiyuan’s arrangements.

He touched his cheek and went to boil water.

Bai Xiao changed into the clothing and it really fit perfectly. Nowadays, most clothes are loose, but this coat was tailored at the waist, which was indeed rare! It indeed looked beautiful on her.

“Does it look good?”

Bai Xiao asked An Zhiyuan as he came out of the kitchen.

She even elegantly twirled around.

“It looks beautiful!”

His heart swelled with a sweet and proud emotion.