Chapter 1618: The New Roommate Who Won't Leave

Sister Zhang said, revealing a teasing smile.

And her smile made Xu Xiaoxiao's face turn even redder.

However, after the window paper was poked through, some things became a matter of course.

For instance, Jiang Chenghao moved into Xu Xiaoxiao's bedroom.

Xu Xiaoxiao felt a bit awkward.

But she also quickly accepted this new roommate.

It was just that occasionally...

This new roommate would make her unable to handle it.

Jiang Chenghao looked gentle and refined, considerate and meticulous, but when he was in the mood, he was very overbearing.

If Xu Xiaoxiao didn't beg for mercy, he wouldn't stop.

And at his current frequency...

That box of things Sister Zhang prepared really wouldn't last too long.

Xu Xiaoxiao felt that excessive indulgence... was not very good.

So she talked to Jiang Chenghao, wanting him to move back to his own room.

As for the result...

It was the first time Xu Xiaoxiao saw Jiang Chenghao act like a rascal.

It was truly exasperating.

Seeing that making Jiang Chenghao move out was not feasible, Xu Xiaoxiao could only think of another way.

As for what way...

Xu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and set off for the bookstore.

There is a golden house in books.

Naturally, it could also help someone cultivate their character and show a little restraint.

But just as Xu Xiaoxiao was picking books with focus, her phone suddenly rang.

Xu Xiaoxiao quickly walked to a corner and answered the call: "Hello?"

Jiang Baobao on the other end of the phone was leaning on the sofa and asked: "Your voice is so soft, is it inconvenient to talk right now?"

"It's fine, I'm at the bookstore."

Jiang Baobao said "Oh," then laughed: "As expected of Teacher Xu, even in your spare time you are diligently pursuing knowledge."

This...

Xu Xiaoxiao really wasn't buying books for herself this time.

She coughed lightly and changed the subject: "Is there something you need?"

"Nothing urgent, I wanted to chat with you before, but Tiantian got sick after she came back, and I've been taking care of the little one these past few days."

"Ah, what's wrong with Tiantian, what illness did she get?"

"Nothing major, the child was greedy for food and got a fever from indigestion, but she's already lively and active now."

Xu Xiaoxiao nodded and then smiled: "You can't call the little beauty greedy; she's just enjoying delicious food."

"Heh, if Tiantian heard you say that, she would definitely regard you as a soulmate."

After the joke, Jiang Baobao said again: "You seem to be in a good mood; it looks like there's nothing wrong between you and my little uncle."

It's more than just nothing wrong, it's simply... singing and dancing every night.

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at the book on self-cultivation in her hand and gave a light "Mm."

The affirmative answer made Jiang Baobao heave a sigh of relief, and she said in a light tone: "That's good, I was worried about it these past two days."

"No need to worry now, everything is great. By the way, are there any new clues regarding the Shanzhuang?"

"There actually are, it's now confirmed that it's the Website Boss of that company that was ruined; he hasn't given up and is making trouble behind the scenes."

Jiang Baobao didn't intend to hide it from Xu Xiaoxiao, so she stated the truth very directly.

And this truth made Xu Xiaoxiao fall silent.

She was silent for a while, so Jiang Baobao called out: "Is the signal bad? Did you hear what I just said?"

"I heard it."

The muffled tone made Jiang Baobao purse her lips.

The next instant, she comforted her: "A bad person doing evil is because he is a jerk; it has nothing to do with you, don't overthink it."

Jiang Baobao's words really hit the nail on the head.

At this moment, Xu Xiaoxiao was indeed a bit depressed and also a bit self-reproachful.

And her friend's words made her curl her lips into a smile: "It seems you have a talent for being a psychological counselor."

"I don't have talent, I just understand you very well."

"Oh my, then I'll have to hide my thoughts in the future so you can't see right through me."

"It doesn't matter if you hide them, I can just go ask my little uncle."

"Ask him? That's only if he's willing to tell you."

"No way, you two are already in cahoots?"

"Why wouldn't we be in cahoots? You'll have to call me little aunt in the future."

The more Xu Xiaoxiao spoke, the lighter her tone became.

But after this last sentence was finished, the people on both ends of the phone fell silent.

Xu Xiaoxiao was feeling embarrassed.

And Jiang Baobao was thinking... oh no, I really have to call this woman little aunt in the future! What should I do if I can't bring myself to say it!

The two of them each had their own thoughts.

Yet, a few seconds later, both of them laughed out loud.

It was a laugh born of a relaxed state of mind.

Because she laughed a bit too loudly, Xu Xiaoxiao drew the attention of the people around her.

She quickly reined in her laughter, lowered her voice, and said, "My worries come and go quickly, so don't worry."

"Mm, then let me tell you one more thing that will put your mind even more at ease."

"What is it?"

"We have already devised a strategy for how to deal with the person behind the scenes; now, we are just waiting to execute it."

That was indeed good news!

Xu Xiaoxiao urged her impatiently, "Tell me quickly!"

On the other end of the phone, Jiang Baobao gave a rough outline of the plan to swap the target and lure the snake out of its hole.

Xu Xiaoxiao listened very attentively.

After hearing it all, she asked with some unease, "The other party is a very cunning person; can this really deceive them?"

"No matter how smart he is, can he outsmart the brains of all of us combined? Rest easy!"

Jiang Baobao's reassurance did not make Xu Xiaoxiao feel any more at ease.

She gripped her phone and sighed, "Everyone is going to have to worry about me again."

"What worry? We're friends, aren't we? Isn't it just you helping me and me helping you? You really shouldn't say such polite things in the future."

"Okay," Xu Xiaoxiao replied, then added earnestly, "but being able to know friends like you is truly my good fortune!"

Xu Xiaoxiao's life so far had not been smooth sailing.

That terrible family of origin alone had almost caused her to shut herself off from the world.

Fortunately, she was lucky enough to always meet people worth opening up to, who helped her dispel the darkness on the road ahead.

For these people, Xu Xiaoxiao felt deep gratitude.

Jiang Baobao, on the other end of the phone, could also feel Xu Xiaoxiao's sincerity.

This made Jiang Baobao feel a bit heartbroken.

But she didn't show it, joking instead, "I said no being polite, so why are you still doing it? If you don't listen, be careful or I'll punish you."

"Heh, and how do you plan to punish me?"

This...

Jiang Baobao thought of a "ruthless" method on the spot: "I'll take Sister Zhang away and not let her offer you any more advice!"

The "advice" she mentioned referred to matters of cooking.

But Xu Xiaoxiao misunderstood.

She unconsciously tightened her grip on the book in her hand and asked tentatively, "Will Sister Zhang tell you things about the Jiang Family?"

"She used to, but not recently. I haven't asked, and Sister Zhang hasn't said anything."

Only after saying this did Jiang Baobao realize the implication behind Xu Xiaoxiao's words.

To put Xu Xiaoxiao at ease, Jiang Baobao said with a smile, "Although Sister Zhang likes to gossip, she still has a good sense of propriety."

A sense of propriety?

This...

Xu Xiaoxiao could not agree!

Just thinking of those shocking things she would say from time to time...

Xu Xiaoxiao would blush just hearing them!

However, it was precisely because Sister Zhang was there that Xu Xiaoxiao had a pillar of support.

When she encountered problems, she had someone to discuss them with, so she wouldn't be completely clueless.