Chapter 53

"Um..." Chu Tianshu put on a difficult expression and said in a委屈 tone, "We can't sleep here, we can't sleep there, where are we supposed to sleep then?"

Leng Xue didn't even think about it and said, "The living room!"

Chu Tianshu shook his head and said helplessly, "Forget it, we don't want to catch a cold."

"Kidding, I don't have that many taboos," Leng Xue smiled again, this time with a bit more sweetness than before.

"Can I say something?" Chu Tianshu looked at Leng Xue and asked cautiously.

"Go ahead!"

"If you smile like that on the street, you could charm a whole row of people," Chu Tianshu said before quickly jumping far away, wary of any violent actions from Leng Xue.

"Pah! Charm a big-headed ghost," Leng Xue said irritably.

Chu Tianshu shook his head and sighed, "But it's true, which man would dare to want a cold-blooded female killer like you?"

Despite Chu Tianshu's precautions, before he could react, Leng Xue grabbed his chest and pressed his body against the wall, pressing her knuckle against his neck and shaking her head angrily, "Don't think that because you saved Ling Rui, I won't do anything to you. If you piss me off, I'll still deal with you."

When Leng Xue shook her head, the hair that had been hanging on her right cheek moved, and Chu Tianshu suddenly noticed a not-so-short scar on her face, extending from near her ear to her cheek, making her otherwise smooth and round face look somewhat terrifying.

Leng Xue was really angry this time, her fingers pressing on his throat trembling slightly.

Chu Tianshu struggled and said, "Leng Xue, let go, a gentleman argues with words, not hands."

Leng Xue was unmoved, "Hmph, I'm not a gentleman. The only way to deal with a mouthy guy is to use my hands."

Chu Tianshu pretended to be angry and said, "Leng Xue, if you don't let go, I won't be polite anymore."

Leng Xue, who had only intended to stop at this point, was provoked by the threatening tone in Chu Tianshu's voice and said, "Hmph, you can try."

Chu Tianshu tried to pry Leng Xue's right hand with both of his, but she lifted her right foot and used her knee to press against his abdomen, making it impossible for him to use his strength.

Leng Xue's fingers pressed harder, making him feel suffocated and unable to move.

Chu Tianshu realized it was not good; if he didn't break free, he might be strangled to death by Leng Xue.

How embarrassing!

Chu Tianshu thought about how he had never been in such a predicament even after fighting with many men, and now he was being completely overpowered by a woman, which made him feel ashamed. He thought for a moment, turned his hands into claws, and used a move called "Pushing the Window to See the Moon," aiming directly at Leng Xue's chest.

There was no other way; Chu Tianshu had to use this vulgar and despicable move to break free from Leng Xue's control.

"Pervert," Leng Xue was furious.

Although Leng Xue was skilled, she had not reached the level of tolerance for a man to assault her chest. She had to release her right hand, which was pressing on Chu Tianshu's throat, to block his hand.

Chu Tianshu's move was just a feint, aiming to divert Leng Xue's fatal threat. Seeing her right hand loosen, he did not dare to confront Leng Xue head-on and immediately sank his hands, grabbing her thigh that was pressing against his abdomen.

This greatly surprised Leng Xue. She never expected Chu Tianshu to be so shameless, first assaulting her chest and then her leg. She let out a scream, her body floating, and instinctively pulled back her leg, stepping back.

"Hehe," Chu Tianshu laughed triumphantly.

However, he was too premature in his triumph.

After dodging Chu Tianshu's leg assault, Leng Xue moved forward like lightning, lifted her right foot, and kicked out, performing a split, with her toes pressing against Chu Tianshu's chin.

This move, though seemingly ungraceful, was actually harmless.

Leng Xue's hands pressed against Chu Tianshu's hands, her boot tip pressing against his head. Chu Tianshu's eyes could not look down, and if he made any more perverted moves, Leng Xue's toes could pierce his chin. Chu Tianshu instinctively tried to struggle.

Leng Xue did not dare to let go, fearing that Chu Tianshu might kick her, so she pressed forward, her whole body pressing against Chu Tianshu's.

Chu Tianshu had no strength to resist and could only laugh and beg for mercy, "Leng Xue, stop fooling around, I surrender, okay?"

Wu Mengdie, who had been listening to the commotion downstairs, walked to the staircase and saw Leng Xue restraining Chu Tianshu. She hurriedly walked down the stairs and shouted, "Leng Xue, don't be reckless."

Chu Tianshu's perverted actions had made her extremely angry.

Hearing Wu Mengdie's voice, Leng Xue did not listen this time and did not pull back her leg.

Wu Mengdie walked up to the two of them, a smile on her face, and said reproachfully, "Leng Xue, look, you two are already pressed against each other."

Because Leng Xue's body was tightly pressed against his, Chu Tianshu, though he could not see, could feel that his sensitive area was very close to Leng Xue's sensitive area. After Wu Mengdie's reminder, it would have been abnormal not to react.

Ah? Leng Xue finally realized.

Her move, though it prevented Chu Tianshu from using his eyes and hands, could not stop the little guy at the bottom of his body from being perverted. A hard object was pressing against her sensitive area.

"Pervert," Leng Xue glared at Chu Tianshu again, her slightly tanned face blushing slightly, and reluctantly pulled back her right leg.

Chu Tianshu laughed and looked at Wu Mengdie innocently.

To Chu Tianshu's surprise, Wu Mengdie not only did not speak up for him but also frowned and said, "Xiao Chu, did you make a joke you shouldn't have?"

Chu Tianshu defended himself in a low voice, "No, I just said the truth."

Wu Mengdie said, "I don't care what you said, but remember, everyone's situation and mindset are different. What you think is just a joke might tear open someone else's wound, especially for a girl, it could be a psychological trauma."

Hearing Wu Mengdie's serious tone, Chu Tianshu thought about the scar on Leng Xue's face and began to realize that his words and actions might have hurt her. He immediately stepped forward and said sincerely, "I'm sorry, I apologize to you."

Leng Xue remained unmoved, still with a cold expression.

Wu Mengdie said, "Also, no matter what the reason, do not try to fight with Leng Xue. Although you seem to have some skills, it was lucky that you came out unscathed from her hands tonight. This is a warning, not advice. I hope you understand my meaning."

So strong? Chu Tianshu couldn't help but sneak a look at Leng Xue, but she still had no expression.

Chu Tianshu followed Wu Mengdie back upstairs to the study, where the rental agreement was placed on the desk.

The agreement was not much different from a regular lease, with a monthly rent of 1500 yuan, based on the rental standards for ordinary residences in Qingyuan City. The lease term was provisionally set for five years, and it would automatically renew if there were no objections from either party. It also detailed tasks such as vehicle maintenance and tree trimming, which could offset expenses like property management fees and utilities.

This way, the actual monthly cost for Chu Tianshu was not too high.

Moreover, Wu Mengdie asked Chu Tianshu to open a bank account in Ling Rui's name and deposit the rent into this account monthly, without mentioning when the rent would be collected.

Chu Tianshu naturally had no objections and said with a smile, "Sister, isn't this like paying rent to myself, just changing the name to Ling Rui? Do we really need to sign and seal it?"

Wu Mengdie said seriously, "No, the amount of rent and how it is paid is the result of our negotiation, but the procedures must be formal because this is a business transaction between us."

Chu Tianshu nodded and signed his name in the tenant's column.

Wu Mengdie signed in the landlord's column as Ling Rui's guardian.

The agreement was in duplicate, with each party holding one copy.

After signing, Wu Mengdie solemnly put away her copy, while Chu Tianshu placed his under the glass on the bedside table in the master bedroom.

Wu Mengdie smiled and said, "You sure know how to take shortcuts."

Chu Tianshu said, "This can remind me that this is the owner's bedroom."

Wu Mengdie asked, "Did Leng Xue give you the keys?"

Chu Tianshu took out the house and car keys and jingled them.

"Remember, please strictly adhere to our verbal agreement. I don't want any unpleasant incidents during the lease period," Wu Mengdie's verbal agreement, of course, referred to not bringing women to stay in the master bedroom.

Chu Tianshu said, "Hehe, Sister, please rest assured. You are the landlord, and Leng Xue still has a set of keys, so she can conduct surprise inspections at any time."

Wu Mengdie smiled and said, "No need, I trust your personal integrity. Leng Xue, please see Xiao Chu out."

Ling Rui ran out of the bedroom, stood respectfully in front of Chu Tianshu, and said, "Uncle Chu, goodbye!"

Chu Tianshu shook hands with Ling Rui and Wu Mengdie and said goodbye.

Leng Xue saw him to the iron gate outside.

Chu Tianshu extended his hand to her, "Leng Xue, please forgive my rudeness."

Leng Xue made no response and slammed the iron gate shut.

Leaving Dangui Perfume, Chu Tianshu was elated and couldn't help but look back at the milky white No. 2 building. He could hardly believe that he had suddenly gone from a penniless man to someone with a house and a car. Although legally these were not truly his, he had actual usage rights and no set usage period.

Walking down the brightly lit street, Chu Tianshu's mood was as bright and cheerful as the dazzling lights.

However, when Chu Tianshu took a taxi back to the simple dormitory courtyard of the instrument factory, his bright mood suddenly darkened, like a lonely street lamp on the wall, dim and ghostly.

Lying in bed, Chu Tianshu couldn't fall asleep for a long time, tossing and turning, thinking about one question: What would Zhang Wei and the others do when he went to work tomorrow?

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