Chapter 1552: You Won't Get a Girl Like That

As the voice fell, Sister Zhang heard someone laughing wildly behind her.

Turning around, she discovered Xu Xiaoxiao sitting on the sofa, laughing until she was swaying back and forth.

"Xiao Xiao, what are you... laughing at?"

Sister Zhang was completely bewildered, while Xu Xiaoxiao gave her a thumbs-up: "Sister Zhang, it really has to be you!"

Oh my, it's been a long time since I've seen Wang Sinian look so deflated.

Refreshing!

Sister Zhang slowly understood what Xu Xiaoxiao meant.

She also laughed along, then raised an eyebrow and said: "If you ask me, this one is also not bad!"

Just at these words, Xu Xiaoxiao immediately stopped laughing.

Just as she was about to speak, Sister Zhang hurriedly pointed at a pot of flowers and said: "I'm talking about the flowers, definitely not gossip, you aren't allowed to dock my pay!"

Sister Zhang's excuse was particularly pale; it would be strange if Xu Xiaoxiao believed it.

But Xu Xiaoxiao did not pursue it this time.

She only said faintly: "This time, you've misjudged."

After saying this, Xu Xiaoxiao began eating the fruit on the table.

Sister Zhang heard these words and smiled without a word.

……

In order to let Xu Xiaoxiao properly recuperate, the school arranged a month of leave for her.

Xu Xiaoxiao was used to being busy before, and now this month of leave... made her feel a bit at a loss.

After a few days of brief confusion, Xu Xiaoxiao decided to take advantage of this time resting at home to consider starting a new book.

As it happened, Jiang Chenghao had sent her quite a lot of materials before, so Xu Xiaoxiao, having nothing to do, dug them out to read.

Reading and studying is a very good way to pass the time.

Sister Zhang was also very supportive.

Only gradually, she discovered that this girl would sit there and not move for hours at a time.

This was just too frightening!

Thinking back to her own unruly child at home...

Sigh, there's a reason why some people can be top students.

Sister Zhang sighed silently.

Then, she would chat with Xu Xiaoxiao from time to time to keep her from reading for too long and tiring her body out.

And after Jiang Chenghao learned that Xu Xiaoxiao was planning a new book, he even took the initiative to send over new materials.

On the day he delivered the materials, the moment Xu Xiaoxiao saw them, her eyes lit up.

That look in her eyes was full of a thirst for knowledge.

Seeing that Xu Xiaoxiao liked them, Jiang Chenghao was also very gratified.

It's just that...

Having come to his senses, Jiang Chenghao muttered: "I should be urging you to rest properly, why did I bring you these materials instead..."

Xu Xiaoxiao realized something and hurriedly reached out to protect the materials: "You gave them to me, so they're mine; you can't take them back!"

Looking at Xu Xiaoxiao's defensive appearance, Jiang Chenghao felt somewhat helpless.

Rolling his eyes, Jiang Chenghao negotiated with Xu Xiaoxiao: "I don't have to take them back, but we have to make an agreement."

"What agreement?"

"Every day, you can only read for a little while, and Sister Zhang will supervise you."

Sister Zhang was over there cutting fruit.

Hearing this, she laughed: "You scholars are really different; for my kid, I have to supervise him to make sure he doesn't slack off."

"These are two extremes; some people look like they forget to eat and sleep."

"Isn't that the truth? Before, when it was time to eat, I had to urge her a few times before Xiao Xiao would come over."

As Sister Zhang's voice fell, Xu Xiaoxiao felt Jiang Chenghao staring at her.

Xu Xiaoxiao felt guilty and didn't dare to speak.

But to avoid Sister Zhang continuing to spill her secrets, Xu Xiaoxiao said to her: "Sister Zhang, I want to drink watermelon juice."

"Alright, I'll juice it for you right now."

Sister Zhang deftly went to juice the fruit.

And after Jiang Chenghao stared for a while, he sighed: "Xu Xiaoxiao, you need to have the self-awareness of a patient; you are recuperating."

"But do you know how boring it is to recuperate? I don't go out every day, only friends come to see me and chat with me; I have nothing to do, I can only read."

While speaking, Xu Xiaoxiao stared at Jiang Chenghao pitifully.

That look... was like a little dachshund.

Jiang Chenghao stared at her, and for a moment, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Xu Xiaoxiao froze and asked: "What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing."

Jiang Chenghao held back his laughter and then earnestly offered a suggestion: "There are many ways to pass the time; you could play games or watch movies."

"But I'm not good at playing games."

After saying this, Xu Xiaoxiao thought of something and realized: "But I can have Qing Ze carry me; he is very good at playing games."

"Absolutely not!"

Hearing Jiang Chenghao's words, Xu Xiaoxiao looked over, puzzled.

Jiang Chenghao averted his gaze and muttered, "Don't go looking for him, lest others misunderstand again."

"Misunderstand?"

"It's just... that you're distracting him from his proper work!"

This explanation was a bit far-fetched.

However, Liu Qingze was so busy that he might not necessarily have time to play with Xu Xiaoxiao.

Since they weren't playing games, then...

Xu Xiaoxiao reached out to grab the tablet, tapped it, and searched: "Let me see what good movies are out lately."

Watching Xu Xiaoxiao flipping through, Jiang Chenghao said, "How about I recommend one to you? It was released a while ago, and now you can watch it online with a membership."

"Sure."

Xu Xiaoxiao handed the tablet to Jiang Chenghao.

And very quickly, she saw him find a sci-fi film.

It happened to be the type Xu Xiaoxiao liked.

She pursed her lips and smiled: "What a coincidence, it's one I like to watch!"

Jiang Chenghao knew Xu Xiaoxiao would like it.

He also said, "Xin'ai likes watching this type of movie too. You two are friends, so your tastes should be about the same."

This was just an unintentional remark from Jiang Chenghao.

But after hearing it, Xu Xiaoxiao's smile faded slightly.

Then she muttered, "Then you guessed quite right."

Xu Xiaoxiao knew that Jiang Chenghao must have wanted Liu Xin'ai to watch the movie with him.

Unfortunately, that could not be fulfilled in this lifetime.

Sigh!

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed silently.

However, this time, Xu Xiaoxiao had guessed completely wrong.

Jiang Chenghao had originally intended to invite Xu Xiaoxiao to watch this movie together; he had even bought the tickets.

But at that time, Xu Xiaoxiao was very busy, and Jiang Chenghao hadn't felt comfortable saying it outright.

But now, he had gotten his wish.

However, the two people, with completely different states of mind, were soon drawn into the movie.

This movie was truly brilliant; both the special effects and the plot were world-class.

When Sister Zhang walked over carrying watermelon juice, she saw the two of them sitting together, shoulder to shoulder.

Oh my, they really couldn't be a better match!

Sister Zhang smiled, then leaned over and placed the watermelon juice on the small table nearby.

Then she craned her neck to take a look at the movie the two were watching.

Hm?

Robots fighting monsters?

And the visuals were dark, with a heavy industrial metal style?

The tastes of young people these days are really hard to describe!

Sister Zhang swallowed, turned around, and left.

And the image of robots fighting monsters lingered in her mind for a long time...

After watching one movie with Xu Xiaoxiao, Jiang Chenghao had to leave.

But as soon as he left, the older sister also went out, using the excuse of taking out the trash.

Sister Zhang caught up to Jiang Chenghao in a few steps and called out, "Young man!"

Jiang Chenghao stopped: "Do you need something?"

"I don't need anything, but do *you* have a problem?"

Huh?

Jiang Chenghao looked puzzled.

And the older sister, with the expression of someone who had been through it all, said, "Listen to me, you won't be able to win a girl over like this."