CH 103

It’s unknown whether Chu Ge had good intentions or not, but the gentleman who spoke himself forgot that he also needed to book a hotel for tonight. His true intentions were exposed without a doubt. The girl left in a huff, and it’s unclear how long it would take for her to come back.

Chu Ge and Qiu Wuji looked at the tragic expression on the man’s face and couldn’t help but laugh secretly, continuing to enjoy their seafood.

What kind of intentions could someone surnamed Chu have? They were just living together. Isn’t it natural to live together every day? Qiu Wuji remained calm. What could he do? He couldn’t do anything to harm her.

Qiu Wuji not only remained calm but also urged, “We’ve almost finished eating. Shall we go to the hotel and check in?”

A passing waiter glanced at them and then burst into tears and ran away.

Chu Ge wondered, “It seems like you haven’t eaten much. Don’t you want to eat more?”

“Moderation is key.” Qiu Wuji leisurely wiped her mouth and swayed as she stood up. “If you eat too much, there won’t be any anticipation for the next time. When you’re truly satisfied, there won’t be any anticipation left…”

“Huh… Unexpectedly, I’m listening to Master’s teachings,” Chu Ge laughed. “But it’s true that you’re good at saving money.”

Qiu Wuji glared at him. How do you know that I’m saving money?

Sob, sob, sob, those crabs are so expensive. It hurts my heart to eat them. It would be better to go to the sea at night and catch a few to bring back and cook.

“Do you ever stop talking?” Qiu Wuji said with some resentment. “Pay the bill and see if you feel distressed!”

Chu Ge didn’t actually feel distressed. It’s not that he couldn’t afford the seafood now, but he had already prepared himself to spend a lot. Now, she ended up spending less than he expected…

So it seems they can book a better hotel for tonight?

He took out his phone and checked the travel app. There was a nearby hot spring resort hotel with a decent star rating…

He didn’t know if every place had such a thing as a hot spring resort hotel, but Chu Ge knew that the South River area indeed had hot springs, and it would be nice to soak in one. He felt a bit regretful for not going to a bathing facility by the beach earlier, but being able to soak in a real hot spring would be good…

Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be possible to soak together with Qiu Wuji. Ahem, why am I even thinking about that!

Since it wasn’t a holiday, it was easy to book a hotel. The app had various types of rooms available. Chu Ge didn’t rush to book, thinking that he should go and see the place in person before deciding.

“Oh, Chu Ge, Chu Ge!” Qiu Wuji suddenly grabbed the hem of his clothes and exclaimed, “Why are there sugar-coated haws here?”

Chu Ge followed her gaze and indeed, there was an elderly person standing by the road with a pole wrapped in straw or something similar. A row of sugar-coated haws was skewered on it, looking very cute.

“This is the county town, there are still many small things here. Actually, Nanjiang has them too, but you have to go to the old alleyways in the old city area. You have to explore the alleys to eat the local fish balls and meat swallow. That’s the authentic experience.”

Qiu Wuji didn’t care about fish balls. She enthusiastically pulled him towards the sugar-coated haws and said, “I never expected to find sugar-coated haws in this world!”

Chu Ge was taken aback, thinking about what she wrote in her autobiography, how the little girl would sit by the field, shaking her dirty little feet, eagerly waiting for the peddler to sell sugar-coated haws.

So she also had sugar-coated haws back then.

The only difference between the sugar-coated haws now and before is probably the ability to pay with a QR code.

Qiu Wuji took out her phone and scanned the code to buy a string. She tilted her head and thought for a moment, then scanned again and got a second string.

Just when Chu Ge thought she was going to eat both strings, Qiu Wuji gracefully handed him one string and said, “Here, one for you.”

Chu Ge really wanted to pat her head.

His hand even lifted up, but in the end, he didn’t dare to act impulsively. He awkwardly accepted the sugar-coated haws.

Qiu Wuji seemed to understand his thoughts, pursed her lips, flicked her ponytail, and walked away while licking the sugar-coated haw.

Chu Ge quietly followed by her side, each with a string of sugar-coated haws, without saying a word. Qiu Wuji seemed to be savoring the feelings of her childhood, while Chu Ge was savoring Qiu Wuji.

In the night of the county town, the streetlights illuminated their movements and expressions, indistinctly blending together but seeming identical.

They didn’t speak until they reached the entrance of the hot spring hotel. Once they arrived, they stopped together, waiting for the automatic doors to open before stepping inside in unison.

Their synchronized actions caused the receptionist to skip the process of inquiring about several rooms at the counter. She simply asked, “Do you want a double bed room or a standard room?”

Qiu Wuji didn’t understand the difference between a double bed room and a standard room, so she resumed her tradition of remaining silent and letting Chu Ge handle the negotiation. She looked at Chu Ge for the answer.

Chu Ge was in a dilemma.

Of course, he wanted a double bed room, but the most probable outcome would be getting kicked out and having to sleep on the floor. It would be better to be honest and ask for a standard room. At least it would be a step forward in sharing a room, right?

With heartache, Chu Ge firmly and righteously said, “Am I that kind of person? Of course, a standard room!”

Qiu Wuji nodded in agreement. A standard room sounds more proper than a double bed room… wait, does that mean they’ll share a room?

“Wait, wait!” Qiu Wuji leaned over to see, and Chu Ge had already handed over his ID for registration.

Qiu Wuji exclaimed, “I also have an ID, I also want…”

Before she could finish her sentence, she saw the price: 688, and closed her mouth. It was more expensive than the crabs from earlier.

The receptionist looked up at her and said, “Your ID is supposed to be registered… not many people are so proactive these days.”

Qiu Wuji silently handed over her ID.

Using an ID for the first time in this world, why did it feel so unpleasant? Thinking back to the things she wanted to do before but couldn’t because she didn’t have an identity, was this thing specifically designed for doing bad things?

Chu Ge didn’t know whether he should regret it or not.

Originally, he planned to see the hot spring in person before deciding whether to stay or not. But now, his mind was preoccupied with the choice between a double bed or a standard room. Damn it…

Forget it, being able to share a room is much more important than soaking in a hot spring!

Then the receptionist said, “If you want to use the hot spring, you can call the front desk, and we’ll provide a wooden barrel hot spring for you…”

Well, Chu Ge never believed the wooden barrel contained real hot spring, but it seemed better than nothing…

He silently took the room card and, along with Qiu Wuji, they both had their own thoughts… No, their own intentions, as they walked towards the elevator.

Then, at the same time, they finished the last sugar-coated haw, threw the bamboo skewers into the trash bin in front of the elevator, and looked up together at the changing numbers on the elevator.

“Why do you have to copy my actions!” Qiu Wuji finally gritted her teeth.

Chu Ge replied, “…I was actually going to ask you the same thing.”

The guests waiting for the elevator on both sides looked at this couple with strange smiles. Each person’s expression was as kind as an aunt’s. Both of them felt embarrassed again and simultaneously turned their heads to look in the other direction, keeping quiet.

After entering the room, Chu Ge silently inserted the room card into the power slot, and the room quickly lit up.

Qiu Wuji forcefully closed the door and grabbed Chu Ge by the collar, pressing him against the wall. “It’s all because of you! You made it so I couldn’t taste the flavor of the sugar-coated haws!”

Chu Ge pursed his lips and suddenly smiled. “Well, I did taste the flavor. Want to know?”

Qiu Wuji was taken aback. “What?”

“Sweet and sour,” Chu Ge said. “Just like my mood.”

Qiu Wuji remained stunned for a while, then let go of his collar and “hmphed” as she walked inside.

Looking at the two beds side by side, Qiu Wuji had an unpleasant look on her face. “I’m going to the sea tonight. Lie here and think about going wherever you want!”

Is that the reason you finally accepted sharing a room?

Chu Ge smiled wryly. “If that’s the case, then this room is wasted… because I want to go with you.”

Qiu Wuji sneered. “What can you do?”

“Even if I’m just a cheerleader, I can’t stay at home waiting for you to go to dangerous places,” Chu Ge approached and instinctively reached out to touch her head, but he quickly held back and withdrew his hand.

Qiu Wuji stared straight at him. “Do you want to touch my head? Just now and then, both times.”

Chu Ge gritted his teeth. “Yes.”

As he spoke, he reached up and casually messed up her hair, rubbing it randomly. “Even if you hit me, I have to say that you’re so cute, even beyond the Qiu Wuji I imagined…”

Damn, he finally rubbed her head. It was like being relieved after holding it in for so long. Even if he got beaten up, he would willingly accept it.

Qiu Wuji’s hair was disheveled from being messed up. She looked up at him with an angry stare. She wanted to hit him, but his words diverted her thoughts.

Is that so? Am I cute? Is that the word to describe me?

No, I have surpassed the Qiu Wuji in his imagination from the book?