Chapter 1518: A Truly Socially-Dead Day

After her mood calmed down a little, she began to look at the manuscript seriously.

Xu Xiaoxiao is the type of person who, once she starts doing something seriously, will devote her whole heart and soul to it.

At this moment, she seemed completely cut off from the outside world; occasionally, she would even make annotations on the manuscript.

Jiang Chenghao could sense Xu Xiaoxiao's awkwardness.

But... what was she being awkward about?

Jiang Chenghao rested his chin on his palm, feeling puzzled.

For a moment, neither of them spoke, and the room was very quiet.

Devoted heart and soul, Xu Xiaoxiao didn't even feel the passage of time.

When she looked up from the documents in her hands, she was shocked to discover it was already nearly ten o'clock at night!!

Oh my god, is it already this late!?

Xu Xiaoxiao hurriedly turned around.

But she discovered that Jiang Chenghao was gone.

Where did he go?

Did he go home?

Xu Xiaoxiao stood up in confusion, only to hear the sound of water coming from the kitchen.

She followed the sound and was shocked to discover... Jiang Chenghao was washing the dishes!!

This startled Xu Xiaoxiao, and she hurriedly shouted: "You, you put those down quickly, stop doing these things!"

At this moment, Jiang Chenghao, wearing an apron, responded to Xu Xiaoxiao while scrubbing a plate: "Since I'm idle anyway, I might as well find something to do."

"But there's no need to wash the dishes; besides, I don't even like those bowls anymore, I was planning to throw them away!"

"Throw them away? You can't just throw them away because they haven't been washed for several days; that would be too wasteful."

Jiang Chenghao spoke the truth in one sentence, leaving Xu Xiaoxiao... with nowhere to hide her face.

Don't let Xu Xiaoxiao's capable appearance on the surface fool you; in private, her life is actually very messy.

Before, she never felt there was anything wrong with this.

But at this moment... she really felt annoyed by her own lack of attention to detail!

She looked back again and discovered that while she was looking at the manuscript, Jiang Chenghao hadn't just washed the dishes, he had also swept the floor, tidied up items, and taken out the trash...

It's over, he's seen everything inside and out!

The only thing she was grateful for at this moment was that she had put away all her washed clothes.

If Jiang Chenghao had walked in and seen her undergarments...

She might as well just go hit a wall!!

Xu Xiaoxiao endured the embarrassment and said with a stiff upper lip: "It's quite messy here, I've let you see something shameful."

Jiang Chenghao washed the last bowl, turned around, and said with a smile: "This is also a way of life; as long as you feel comfortable, why would I laugh at you?"

His reply was truly warm.

But...

"With it being such a mess here, don't you think I'm very sloppy?"

Xu Xiaoxiao asked cautiously; she also told herself that if Jiang Chenghao gave an affirmative answer, she would have to accept it calmly.

And Jiang Chenghao did indeed give an affirmative answer.

But the response that followed was something Xu Xiaoxiao hadn't expected: "So what if you're sloppy? You are my friend, I don't mind, and if I have time, I can even help you tidy up."

This reply really made Xu Xiaoxiao want to cry with emotion.

She thought to herself, if only he could be her boyfriend...

As soon as this thought popped up, Xu Xiaoxiao gave herself a fright.

She felt she was really something, daring to think about anything!

Xu Xiaoxiao shook her head, suppressed this absurd thought, and arranged: "Rest for a while."

Jiang Chenghao didn't rest, however, but said: "I saw you still have fruit in the fridge; I'll cut it up and bring it over to you."

Fruit?

When did she buy fruit?

It seems like last month...

Xu Xiaoxiao thought of something, turned her head, and with a face full of horror, moved to stop Jiang Chenghao!

But Jiang Chenghao had already opened the fridge door!

There were indeed a few pieces of fruit inside the fridge.

They looked fine on the outside.

But they absolutely could not be touched; the moment they were touched, they would break, the juices inside would spill out, and they would emit a sour, rotten stench!

The unlucky thing was, Jiang Chenghao touched them!

In that instant, his whole body froze!

Xu Xiaoxiao also felt her scalp tingle from embarrassment!

She hurriedly walked over and said: "I'll handle it, you should leave here quickly!"

As she spoke, Xu Xiaoxiao moved to take action.

But Jiang Chenghao blocked Xu Xiaoxiao: "Let me do it, don't get your hands dirty."

His hands were very beautiful, slender and strong.

As a result, he turned and grabbed the rotten fruit...

Xu Xiaoxiao felt as if she had defiled Jiang Chenghao...

Ah, what a socially mortifying day!

Xu Xiaoxiao was incredibly embarrassed, yet Jiang Chenghao said as if nothing had happened, "I'll bring you some fresh fruit tomorrow; remember to eat it, it's good for your health."

Xu Xiaoxiao said gloomily, "There's no need for that much trouble."

"How is it trouble? I happen to own an orchard, and since you're my friend, you can eat as much fruit as you want, can't you?"

Jiang Chenghao's response was both gentle and overbearing.

This attitude successfully eased Xu Xiaoxiao's embarrassment.

Sigh, a person like this is really well-suited to be a boyfriend...

Realizing she had once again given rise to inappropriate fantasies, Xu Xiaoxiao hurriedly told herself to stop.

She also wondered, what is wrong with me today? Is the moonlight too gentle? Why do these unrealistic fantasies keep popping up?!

But...

Is this really unrealistic?

They are both unmarried, so who knows what the future holds!

Xu Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and lowered her head, a shy expression appearing on her face.

However, Xu Xiaoxiao did not remain shy for long; she still remembered the purpose of Jiang Chenghao's visit today.

Turning back to pick up the marked manuscript, Xu Xiaoxiao said, "I've proposed a few suggestions and have already marked them. Of course, I'm not a professional; I'm just giving some advice from a reader's perspective, so feel free to just take a look."

Xu Xiaoxiao's attitude was very humble.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chenghao said, "This is already very valuable; thank you."

"Not at all, I should be the one thanking you. Not only did I eat your food, but I also troubled you to help me tidy up my home."

"It was just a small favor, but a home is better when it's a bit cozier. If you need it, I can help you arrange for a housekeeper."

Mentioning a housekeeper, Xu Xiaoxiao scratched her head.

Then she said, "No need, Xin'ai introduced one to me before, but..."

"But what?"

"She was scared off by the mess."

Jiang Chenghao was stunned for a moment, then his chest vibrated as he laughed out loud.

It was clear that Jiang Chenghao was genuinely in a good mood.

But Xu Xiaoxiao... was genuinely annoyed.

She felt that her image in Jiang Chenghao's heart must be absolutely terrible.

Sighing deeply, Xu Xiaoxiao hung her head and muttered, "It's not easy to be as slovenly as I am."

"I, on the other hand, think you are just unconstrained by trifles."

This comment from Jiang Chenghao caught Xu Xiaoxiao's attention.

She looked up at him and heard him continue, "I believe you are just too lazy to tidy up; once you want to, you will surely be more diligent than anyone else."

That was so true!

Tidying up a room, what could be difficult about that?

In the past, Xu Xiaoxiao had felt there was no need.

As for the future...

Xu Xiaoxiao made a decision, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Starting from today, I will be a diligent Xu Xiaoxiao!"

Jiang Chenghao smiled and nodded.

But in reality, he did not take this statement to heart.