22.1 - The Twenty-Second Flavor Part 1

Translator: tarararawr

《Sangshi Zhi Cheng 1 ·3》achieved an impressive sales record one month after it went on the market.

Even though the manga had already finished a long time ago, there were more than 100 million readers. In addition, the hot serialization of 《Qi Xie 2 》only increased its loyal fan numbers.

Because of this, Yuan Guang She 3 successfully discussed a film adaptation project for Xian Bei with one of the best film media companies in the country. Xian Bei received a large amount of money from her manga’s movie rights.

She watched the bank card balance change into seven figures in seconds. Xian Bei gasped to breathe. The once timid and financially pressed life seemed to be able to come to an end……

She made a fortune.

Yuan Yuan wanted to kill two birds with one stone on QQ and asked her to treat her to 2,000 yuan Japanese food.

The editor-in-chief of Yuan Guang She, who had hardly contacted since signing the contract, also sent her a rare message.

“Congratulations, your talent and diligence have given him the value he 4 deserves.”

But Xian Bei did not feel much joy. On the contrary, her nose was sore and she somewhat felt like crying after seeing the congratulations from the editor-in-chief.

Xian Bei knew that at this moment, the person she most wanted to share the news to was neither a lover nor a friend.

It was her mother who she had not contacted for years.

In many bold thoughts and dreams, she cried out to her harsh mother in tears. “I achieved what I said. Don’t you believe it? Do you think I am a total failure?”

Xian Bei’s fingers paused on the screen for a long time. She took a deep breath and forwarded the remaining balance of the bank card.

She typed the eleven numbers one by one.

Xian Bei was not sure whether the frightening, hateful and poor woman had changed her cell phone number, but she always remembered it.

She also did not add any other words. It seemed provocative, but it was her proof.

It was sent successfully.

Xian Bei’s heart suddenly felt lighter.

The room was quiet for a long time. Then, there was a knock on the door.

Xian Bei had not locked the door for a while, but Chen Zhuo still had the polite and respectful habit of knocking on it.

Xian Bei looked back and instantly looked directly into the eyes of the man that was not far away.

Love was the best medicine, and perhaps it was being shown here.

“Do you want to go to the supermarket?” Chen Zhuo put his hand down and asked with a smile.

Xian Bei pushed her seat, stood up, and nodded her head solemnly for a while.

When Xian Bei went out, she was fully armed. She was still covered from head to toe and she would flinch when outsiders glanced at her like she was “attacked”.

It was the same Wal-mart.

They walked side by side. The size difference was prominent and their auras were very strong. Chen Zhuo was wearing a black t-shirt and pants and was standing next to Xian Bei like he was the bodyguard of a delicate young daughter of an affluent family protecting her from the few people within two meters of them.

The hands being held together and the conspicuous height difference made the passersby raise an eyebrow or cast a sidelong glance one after another.

Chen Zhuo went to get the shopping cart and Xian Bei followed behind him.

It was as if he was a big, study and safe shield that could protect her from any storm.

Let me push it. Xian Bei put her two small hands on the handle. She took the initiative to volunteer, but they were gently removed by the man, who was willing to do the hard work.

Shopping carts at the supermarket were relatively dull. A person had to use both hands to control its direction. Using one hand on the cart and what not was like indulging in a fantasy.

When Chen Zhuo walked a few steps, he stopped and frowned. “This is really bad.”

“What……” There was a whisper from behind the mask as usual. If he didn’t pay attention, it could be buried by supermarket music and employee announcements at any time.

The man let go of one hand and slightly moved his fingers. “I can’t hold your small hand like this. What if I get lost?”

“Where will……” Xian Bei squinted in embarrassment.

“I’ll tell you what……” Chen Zhuo mused and suddenly picked up the little girl who was still standing properly.

Xian Bei was caught by surprise and was gently placed into the shopping cart before she realized it.

She didn’t have time to look back when the man leaned over and his warm breath was close to her ear. “Okay, I feel better with you right in front of me.”

In an even deeper and lower voice, he added, “Remember to keep an eye on our family property.”

Blood rushed to her brain. Her face became completely red and her calves that were on the edge of the shopping cart seemed to have……lost all feeling.

Her heartbeat was beating fiercely. Xian Bei stammered and wanted to speak. She was too afraid to look in some other direction in case a stranger was looking at her and they made eye contact. She could only lower her eyes desperately. She blinked and blinked. “Too……too public……”

“Where is it too public?” Chen Zhuo asked solemnly.

“Other people…….will see…….” The mask covered half of the big and shy Red Delicious apple. “It’s not good…….”

When the wheels started to move, Chen Zhuo could not help his lips from rising. When he saw Xian Bei for the second time, he had a bit of an impulse to pick up the little girl and put her in the shopping cart. Now, he finally got what he wanted, and his heart was extremely satisfied.

“Then let them see.” Xian Bei heard the man behind her laugh. “Not everyone’s shopping cart can hold the whole world like mine.”

Footnotes

丧失之城 (sàngshīzhīchéng) – The Lost City 奇邪 (qí xié) – Strange Evil 原光社 (yuán guāng shè) – Original Light Agency The him/he here refers to her character.