Regarding Luo Suyun's invitation, Chu Ge wasn't really surprised. Although he didn't have any particular thoughts at the beginning, he simply acted out of chivalry when he stepped in.
Without much hesitation, Chu Ge smiled slightly and nodded, "So... should I take you up on the offer?"
"Haha, what disturbance? I should be thanking you for giving me the chance to repay you."
Seeing Chu Ge agree, Luo Suyun smiled sincerely.
After speaking, Luo Suyun walked into a nearby supermarket. When she'd finished shopping and was checking out, Chu Ge couldn't help but sweat a little upon seeing her purchase things like chives, mutton slices, and silkworm pupae.
It's just the two of them having dinner, and she bought so much stuff. Can they really finish it all? Could it be... this slim-looking woman is a big eater?
As Chu Ge was thinking in disbelief, a young woman who appeared to be the boss's wife smiled at Luo Suyun from behind the counter. "Sis, aren't you buying some cucumbers or eggplants today? They're all fresh and on special offer. Get some!"
Luo Suyun smiled, "Not today, maybe another time. I've already bought so much, it's even questionable if we can finish it all."
Standing not far from them, Chu Ge heard their conversation clearly and couldn't help but feel even more speechless. Luo Suyun actually knows she bought too much food? If she knew they couldn't finish it, why buy so much?
"Hey handsome, what flavor do you like? Banana, mint, strawberry, vanilla, pick one."
Just as Chu Ge was thinking of lighting a cigarette, Luo Suyun turned to look at him again and asked an out-of-the-blue question.
Chu Ge was taken aback for a moment and instinctively replied, "Banana."
Luo Suyun brushed back her rose-red bangs and casually picked up a pack of banana-flavored gum from the counter. "I didn't expect we'd have the same taste, good thing I like banana flavor too."
After leaving the supermarket, Luo Suyun handed the bags to Chu Ge and naturally took his hand, as if they were a couple in love.
As they walked, Luo Suyun asked another question with a smile, "By the way, handsome, what's your zodiac sign?"
Chu Ge grinned, "Cancer."
Luo Suyun's eyes lit up, "Cancer? Let me tell you, most Cancer men are good men, no wonder."
Hearing Luo Suyun say this, Chu Ge couldn't help but find it amusing. So this Luo Suyun really believes in zodiac signs?
Amused but seeing Luo Suyun's high spirits, Chu Ge casually asked, "What's so great about Cancer men?"
"Cancer men don't like to be showy. In relationships, they maintain a low profile and a sense of ambiguity."
"To Cancer men, explaining things too clearly loses its inner beauty. They can't describe what degree is a beautiful feeling; they prefer to express something that can only be felt but not spoken."
"Moreover, Cancer men have a hidden stubbornness. The more they're pressured, the less they want to say. This low-key nature easily confuses their partners, making it hard to know their true thoughts. But in reality, many times Cancer men themselves don't know what they really think."
"Generally speaking, Cancer men tend to like gentle and reserved women with simple backgrounds, and also..."
Listening to Luo Suyun talk all the way about Cancer men, the two entered the apartment building, took the elevator to the eighth floor, and Luo Suyun opened her door.
Standing at the entrance, Chu Ge took a glance. The layout was a two-bedroom, one living room with mid-range decoration. The place wasn't exactly messy, but not particularly tidy either. A familiar aroma seemed to linger in the air, which intrigued Chu Ge.
In the living room, there was a foldable drying rack with a few trendy women's clothes hanging on it, which were obviously not expensive items.
"Since I divorced my ex-husband, it's just been my daughter and me at home for years. No one really visits, so the slippers might be small. Bear with it for now."
Standing by the entrance, Luo Suyun kicked off her high heels and handed Chu Ge a pair of pink slippers from the shoe rack.
Chu Ge was momentarily taken aback, "You have a daughter? Looking at your figure, you don't seem like someone who's had a child."
Luo Suyun giggled, "Handsome, I'll take that as a compliment! It's quite hot, why don't you take a shower first? I'll cook something for you so you can taste my cooking. After dinner, we can chat as much as we want since my daughter won't be home tonight."
Chu Ge nodded with a smile, walked into the bathroom, turned on the showerhead, and started washing up comfortably.
Chu Ge was quick with his shower and went to the kitchen right after.
In his view, Luo Suyun had also changed outfits into home wear, put on a light blue apron, and was beating eggs, looking like the quintessential housewife.
Walking up behind Luo Suyun, Chu Ge laughed and said, "I'll cook, you go take a shower. Since you've given me such a surprise, I'll give you a proper surprise later too."
Hearing this, Luo Suyun was somewhat surprised and said, "Little handsome guy, you can cook?"
Chu Ge raised the corners of his mouth, smiled confidently, and said, "Don't worry, I definitely won't spoil the things you bought. Go ahead, and when I'm done, you'll know. The real surprise is yet to come."
Smiling at Chu Ge, Luo Suyun took off her apron and handed it to him.
Having finished beating the eggs, Chu Ge looked at the pile of ingredients in the kitchen. His lips curling up, he suddenly came up with an interesting idea.
With an idea in mind, Chu Ge immediately began making preparations. By the time Luo Suyun finished her shower and came out dressed, his preparations were just completed. He brought the dishes to the dining table in the living room.
Their eyes met, and Luo Suyun giggled, "Little handsome guy, how do I look without makeup? Barely presentable?"
"If you can't be considered presentable like this, then I'm afraid I can hardly find any women in the world who are."
Hearing this, Luo Suyun laughed even more happily.
Though she had always been confident about her looks and figure and often received amazed looks on the street, praise from Chu Ge was something that made her particularly happy.
"Little handsome guy, why do your words sound so sweet? It almost feels like you're serious."
"What do you mean almost like I'm serious? I'm genuinely serious."
As they say, 'a man will die for the one who understands him, and a woman seeks beauty for the one who pleases her.' Since Luo Suyun was willing to listen, Chu Ge had no problem saying more. Besides, his words were genuine; Luo Suyun's appearance and figure indeed stood out, so he wasn't exaggerating.
Seeing Chu Ge's earnest expression, Luo Suyun giggled, "Alright, I'll take your words seriously. Hearing you praise me like this really makes me happy."
"By the way, Sister Luo, I have something to ask you."
"Hmm? What is it? Just ask. You're here already, why be so polite with me?"
Chu Ge smiled, "Sister Luo, though this might sound a bit cliché, I actually... felt a strong sense of familiarity when I first saw you. Have we met before?"
About this matter, Chu Ge always felt puzzled. Even though he was sure he hadn't met Luo Suyun before, the strong sense of familiarity made him want to confirm. This strange feeling was truly bothering him.
When Luo Suyun heard this question, an expression of helplessness and amusement appeared on her face. She gently brushed her bangs and gave Chu Ge a not-so-small Byakugan, smiling silently.
Luo Suyun's reaction didn't really surprise Chu Ge. His question did sound rather cheesy, almost like he was just making small talk with her or using a tired pickup line that everyone was tired of.
But... he was already here; did he really need such a lame excuse to make small talk? He too felt a mix of helplessness and amusement.
"Sister Luo, I know this question is a bit lame, but... I really want to know the answer, truly."
Chu Ge added another sentence, and seeing his sincerity, Luo Suyun thought for a moment and understood what he was pondering.
Indeed, since they were already in her home, this little handsome guy really had no need for a boring excuse to flirt. If he asked, he must have his reasons.
"Alright, since you asked sincerely, I will kindly tell you: to prevent the world from being destroyed, to protect the peace of the world, to carry out the love and truth of evildoers, the cute and charming... Pfft!"
Luo Suyun initially wanted to tease Chu Ge with a joke from the internet, but she couldn't help but laugh in the middle, as Chu Ge's incredibly puzzled expression had his lips twitching full of helplessness.
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore." Luo Suyun laughed for quite a while before finally stopping. She brushed a strand of hair from her forehead, nodded, and said, "We indeed have met."
Chu Ge was stunned. Eh? They really had met before? Then why didn't he have any impression?
"Um, Sister Luo, when did we meet?" Chu Ge was only stunned for a second before regaining his composure and hurriedly asking.
"Let me think..." Luo Suyun's lips curled slightly upwards, as if seriously considering the question. She then smiled under Chu Ge's expectant look and said, "Probably... in a past life."
Chu Ge's eye twitched violently. Listening to Luo Suyun's words, how could it be so out of tune? Did they genuinely meet before, or was Luo Suyun just teasing him?
He really couldn't tell anymore.
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