Chapter 24 of 100
Chapter 24
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Chu Tianshu felt a bit suffocated, his throat made a "gulping" sound, and he swallowed his saliva rather ungracefully. In his mind, he couldn't help but sigh: the leader, dressed in casual home clothes and without makeup, was actually more beautiful, more approachable, and exuded a more alluring charm than when she was in her professional suit and lightly made up.
"Come in," Jian Ruoming said in her usual cold tone, not the slightest bit more relaxed despite Chu Tianshu's sweating head. It was clear that she was not only dissatisfied but also seemed to feel a bit of disgust.
Chu Tianshu, carrying the box, lifted his leg to step inside.
Jian Ruoming called out, "Wait."
Chu Tianshu's raised foot dared not touch the ground.
She bent down, opened the door of a cabinet by the entrance, took out a pair of disposable slippers, and threw them on the ground.
This action took only a few seconds.
Chu Tianshu looked down and saw a glimpse of her cleavage and a bit of pink bra from the neckline of her casual clothes, which made his throat "gulping" again.
A woman's sixth sense is very strong.
Jian Ruoming coughed on purpose, a hint of displeasure on her face, and said expressionlessly, "Change your shoes."
Chu Tianshu's face turned red, and sweat poured down his back. He couldn't help but despise himself for showing such a lecherous appearance during his first close encounter with Jian Ruoming. It was truly unbecoming.
After changing into the slippers, Chu Tianshu carried the box and entered the room.
As soon as he entered, he smelled a fresh, light fragrance that was refreshing and invigorating.
The kitchen also emitted the aroma of dishes, and Chu Tianshu's throat "gulped" again, this time not because of the beautiful sight but because of his intense hunger.
Chu Tianshu then remembered that since breakfast the previous morning, he had only had a few beers with Liu Chunna. During this time, he had dealt with Tian Keming twice, engaged in two physically demanding activities in bed, and carried a large cardboard box up four flights of stairs.
"Director Jian, where should I put it?" Chu Tianshu stood in the hallway of the living room.
"Put it in the study. I'll organize it later," Jian Ruoming's slight displeasure diminished a bit, realizing that Chu Tianshu's gulping was due to hunger, not evil intentions.
However, her face still showed no smile because the sweat odor from Chu Tianshu as he passed by her was very unpleasant, and the suppressed displeasure resurfaced. She subconsciously closed the kitchen's glass door, as if afraid the sweat odor would seep into her freshly prepared dishes.
Entering the study, Chu Tianshu was about to put down the cardboard box when Jian Ruoming called out again, "Wait. Put it on the balcony."
It turned out that when Chu Tianshu put the box down from his shoulder, Jian Ruoming noticed a thin layer of dust on the box and the dust marks on his T-shirt, so she stopped him and asked him to put the box on the balcony.
Chu Tianshu had to carry the box again, cross the living room, and go to the balcony. He finally let out a sigh of relief, used all his strength to throw the box off his shoulder, and placed it on the balcony.
"Clunk." A clothes hanger hit his head.
Chu Tianshu reached out and grabbed a pink floral bra.
"Oh, you...!" Jian Ruoming's face changed dramatically, rushed over, snatched the bra from Chu Tianshu's hand, and turned to go into the bathroom.
Chu Tianshu was stunned, standing in the living room, at a loss.
Fortunately, the phone on the dining table in the living room rang.
Jian Ruoming glanced at the caller ID, frowned slightly, but still answered the phone with a pleasant tone: "Secretary Fang, hello! ... Nothing, just tidying up the room. ... What? You're coming over? Oh, that's too much trouble. ... You're almost here, okay, okay, welcome, welcome."
Although Jian Ruoming sounded very welcoming on the phone, Chu Tianshu could clearly see from her expression that she not only had no intention of welcoming the unexpected visitor but also seemed to be filled with annoyance.
He should leave quickly to avoid making Jian Ruoming unhappy again.
"Director Jian, I'm leaving." Chu Tianshu quickly walked from the balcony to the door, just about to open it when Jian Ruoming called out again, "Wait."
"Director Jian, is there anything else?" Chu Tianshu turned his head, already starting to change his shoes.
Jian Ruoming hesitated for a moment and said, "Xiao Chu, you've been working hard all day. Have dinner before you leave."
Chu Tianshu almost couldn't believe his ears and stood frozen at the door.
"Hurry up, don't dawdle," Jian Ruoming looked at Chu Tianshu a few times and added, "Xiao Chu, go take a shower first. I'll go to the supermarket at the entrance and buy you a set of pajamas to change into."
True to her leadership, she thought deeply and arranged things systematically.
As she spoke, Jian Ruoming took off her apron, went into the bedroom, and put on a long dress. She then threw a towel to Chu Tianshu, grabbed her small bag from the door, and urged him, "Xiao Chu, hurry up. We'll eat after you finish your shower."
As soon as Jian Ruoming left, Chu Tianshu grabbed the towel and went into the bathroom.
Once inside, Chu Tianshu first saw the pink floral bra hanging on a plastic rack for clothes. Next to it was a white silk thong.
"Why do they all use this style of bra? Is this the trend this year?" Chu Tianshu couldn't resist picking up the pink bra and examining it closely. By intuition, it seemed larger than Liu Chunna's but smaller than Du Yufei's.
Just as he was about to leave, he stopped. A naughty thought crossed his mind: "I wonder what Jian Ruoming would think if she saw me holding her bra?"
Chu Tianshu smiled, put the bra back, undressed, and admired his muscular body in the mirror before turning on the water and starting to shower.
"Why is she in such a hurry? She even forgot to take her undergarments out." Chu Tianshu mused, knowing that Jian Ruoming's sudden change in attitude was due to the phone call that upset her.
Chu Tianshu carefully picked out the shampoo and shower gel from a pile of bottles, lathered his hair and body, and then closed his eyes, enjoying the pleasant sensation of the warm water washing over his skin.
"Clunk." The sound of a door closing came from outside the bathroom.
It must be Jian Ruoming returning.
"Why haven't you finished yet?" Jian Ruoming stood outside the bathroom. "Stop showering and get dressed to eat."
Chu Tianshu turned off the water, opened the bathroom door a crack, and took the paper bag Jian Ruoming handed him.
Inside was a set of ordinary blue-checkered acrylic pajamas and a pair of white men's underwear.
Chu Tianshu dried off, put on the underwear, which felt a bit tight, and then changed into the pajamas before opening the door.
Jian Ruoming was bringing dishes out of the kitchen. Hearing the sound, she gave another order, "Mop the floor and clean up the water. Hurry up."
Chu Tianshu, enticed by the aroma, walked out of the bathroom and saw that the dining table in the living room was already set with three dishes. He swallowed a few more times.
The first dish was tomato and egg stir-fry, a simple home-cooked dish, but the red and yellow colors were appetizing. The second dish was fried small yellow croakers, the golden color suggesting a crispy and crunchy taste. The third dish was stir-fried green vegetables, a fresh and green dish that, though simple, was mouthwatering.
Chu Tianshu was so hungry that he could hardly wait to sit down and eat a few large bowls of rice. However, seeing Jian Ruoming still busy in the kitchen, he had to suppress his saliva and put on a refined air, asking, "Director Jian, do you need any help?"
"No need," Jian Ruoming's tone was very harsh, not at all like a hostess inviting a guest.
Chu Tianshu had to stand awkwardly in the living room, enduring the temptation of the dish aromas, and looked around the room.
It was a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment, about 80 square meters in size. The overall decoration was mainly white with light green accents. It was early summer, and the sun was shining brightly outside, but the elegant colors inside the room reduced the heat and made it feel like a refreshing spring breeze.
When Chu Tianshu and a few others from the Comprehensive Department first rented the place, the room was empty, dusty, and shabby. In a short time, Jian Ruoming had transformed it into a fresh, elegant, and comfortable home.
Chu Tianshu couldn't help but marvel, "The house reflects the person!"
Jian Ruoming brought out a bowl of seaweed and egg drop soup and placed it in the center of the dining table. She looked at Chu Tianshu a few times, glanced at the door, and said, "Sit down and eat."
"Um... Director Jian, do you have any rice?" Chu Tianshu sat down, looked at the three dishes and one soup, and asked timidly.
Jian Ruoming looked up at him and said, "Just make do. I didn't prepare any rice for you."
If she didn't prepare any rice for me, why did she ask me to stay for dinner? The hungry Chu Tianshu was speechless.
The three dishes and one soup on the table weren't even enough for him alone. If it weren't for Jian Ruoming sitting across from him, Chu Tianshu could have finished everything in three minutes, licking the plates clean.
Jian Ruoming served a small bowl of seaweed and egg drop soup, sipping it with a spoon while keeping an eye on the door.
Chu Tianshu had to follow Jian Ruoming's example and silently drink the soup, his eyes stealing glances at the golden croakers.
Neither of them spoke, each drinking their soup.
"Ding dong, ding dong." The doorbell rang.
Jian Ruoming stood up and said, "Xiao Chu, someone's here. Stop eating and clean up the dishes."
It was better not to drink the soup at all; after a few sips, the hunger became even more intense.
Hearing Jian Ruoming's instructions, Chu Tianshu was almost on the verge of breaking down.
Who the hell is this, and why can't they pick a better time!
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