The Byoukidere Is Her Sweetie

Chapter 113: 113: Ah Fang gets jealous, Jiang Zhi placates
 

Zhou Xufang had just put on her delivery helmet when the Boss Lady placed the porridge on the cashier counter.

“Two portions, one for Jiangyuan Road and one for Tianjing Road.”

Zhou Xufang held them in her hand: “Okay.”

As she turned around, she saw Jiang Zhi under the doorway wind chime, which jingled gently. The wind chime was purple, made of seashells, and hung not too low.

But Jiang Zhi was too tall, and a small seashell just happened to fall on top of his head.

The gloom in Zhou Xufang’s eyebrows had instantly dispersed: “You haven’t left yet.”

“Um.”

Jiang Zhi grabbed a handful of his hair, flicking off the wind chime, and walked into the store.

He said, “I’ve come to apologize.” He walked up to her, his hair tousled by the wind chime, which made him look fluffier and gave off a particularly soft feeling as he pulled down his face mask, “It was my fault for being unreasonable.”

His eyes looked very obedient.

He came to apologize, what to do? If she wasn’t going to coax him, then let him do the coaxing.

Zhou Xufang was not angry to begin with, and when he spoke softly, she felt even less of a temper, reaching up on her tiptoes to press down the tuft of his hair that had sprung up.

The Boss Lady was calling her.

Zhou Xufang, seeming like a thief, quickly hid her hands behind her back: “Hmm?”

The Boss Lady said: “A customer is rushing their order.”

She responded with an “Oh,” then said to Jiang Zhi, “I’ll go deliver the food first, wait for me in the store.”

Jiang Zhi took the bag in her hand, handed one to Ah Wan, and kept the other: “I’ll come with you.”

At this hour, the roads were very congested; a vehicle with four wheels was not as fast as one with two. Zhou Xufang would ride an electric bike to make deliveries.

Jiang Zhi had been pampered all his life; he was quite delicate.

Zhou Xufang said, “You shouldn’t go, it’s very cold outside.”

He held her and did not let go: “Zhou Xufang, are you taking me with you?”

His tone was assertive.

But Zhou Xufang felt he was being coquettish.

How could she resist his coquetry? Without a moment’s hesitation, she gave in: “I’ll take you.” Jiang Zhi smiled, which brightened her mood, “Boss Lady, do you have a spare helmet?”

The Boss Lady said there was one: “I’ll go get it for you.”

After getting the helmet, the Boss Lady pulled Zhou Xufang aside and whispered a few words.

“Is this your boyfriend?”

Zhou Xufang nodded.

The Boss Lady had a good impression of Zhou Xufang and knew she was inexperienced in social affairs, worried she might be taken advantage of, so she asked carefully, looking out for her: “What does he do?”

Zhou Xufang responded, “He’s a director.”

Even before the Boss Lady could ask in detail, Zhou Xufang boasted: “He’s a very famous director.”

“Extremely talented.”

“He has made many films and won a lot of awards.”

The usually quiet girl, when praising her boyfriend, had quite a lot to say, and usually not making eye contact, she now looked earnestly at people, her bright eyes filled with many small emotions like expectation, pride, and a bit of smugness: “Boss Lady, have you seen ‘Chicheng’?”

The Boss Lady said she had.

She became more proud: “That was directed by my boyfriend.”

Look how proud she was.

The Boss Lady was very surprised: “So he’s a big-time director; no wonder he looked familiar.” The Boss Lady peeked a couple of times, “He’s also very handsome, even better looking than the male stars on TV.”

Zhou Xufang nodded vigorously.

Jiang Zhi was the most handsome!

His looks could make him an artist, yet he chose to be a director: “I wonder how many female stars have fallen for him—”

Zhou Xufang’s head instantly drooped.

Realizing her words were inappropriate, the Boss Lady quickly stopped herself: “Oh my, it’s getting late, go deliver the food.”

“Oh.”

Zhou Xufang, carrying a helmet, went to find Jiang Zhi. They left the porridge shop one after the other; she walked ahead, quickly, and didn’t let Jiang Zhi hold her hand.

Jiang Zhi tapped on her yellow helmet: “What’s wrong?”

She wore one and held another, her expression complex.

“Jiang Zhi.”

“Hmm?”

She fell silent again.

Jiang Zhi straightened her slightly crooked helmet, “Why are you unhappy?”

Zhou Xufang had a small head covered by the hat, her large eyes prominent on her palm-sized face, “Do a lot of female celebrities like you?”

It was a female celebrity who had instructed her the first time she kidnapped Jiang Zhi.

There was also someone named Yu Ran who wore scanty clothes to discuss scripts with Jiang Zhi at night.

Thinking about this, Zhou Xufang’s eyebrows were deeply furrowed, “With your capabilities and good looks, there must be many female celebrities who like you.”

Definitely many female celebrities wearing scanty clothes to see him!

Jiang Zhi said no, “I used to be gay.”

Oh, right.

He was gay.

With a look of profound grievance, Zhou Xufang corrected, “Then there must be many male celebrities who like you.” Definitely many male celebrities wearing scanty clothes to see him!

Jiang Zhi: “…”

He could smell it, the sourness.

“Jealous?” he asked laughing, “Are you jealous?”

Zhou Xufang honestly admitted, “Yes.”

It’s good that she gets jealous.

It shows he’s not so unloved.

Jiang Zhi lifted her face and kissed her lips lightly, “Still jealous?”

She nodded.

So he kissed her again, “You have no need to be jealous, I only kiss you.” Who could compare with her, even if it’s in dreams, she was the one on top of him.

Ah, Zhou Xufang, his queen, who could act up over his head.

After two kisses, she was completely soothed, glanced around, then put a mask on Jiang Zhi, her lips and cheeks red, “What if we get caught on camera?”

Seeing her thief-like nervousness, Jiang Zhi chuckled, “I’m a director, I don’t appear on camera much, not that much attention on me.”

He was used to keeping a low-profile, setting clear boundaries about his privacy when he entered the circle; moreover, the Jiang family’s standing in Imperial City is well-established, not many dare to gossip without his consent.

However—

Zhou Xufang took a look at his face and still felt a strong sense of crisis, “You look so handsome, you’re still very conspicuous, boys should also be careful outside.”

So—

“Can you wear a mask when you go out?” she said sincerely, “I’ll wear one too, we’ll both wear them.”

Had someone dared to compliment Jiang Zhi’s looks to his face in the past,

He didn’t like being praised for his looks, preferring recognition for his capabilities; usually, any compliments about his face made him uncomfortable. However, somehow when those discomfiting words came from Zhou Xufang, they sounded delightful.

Jiang Zhi was in a great mood, “I’ll listen to you.” Then he bent down, asking her to put the helmet on him.

Each sporting a yellow helmet, Zhou Xufang rode the bike, carrying Jiang Zhi to deliver food. Ah Wan had gone to Jiangyuan Road, they headed to Tianjing Road, a fifteen-minute ride on an electric bike.

The destination was secluded, an old residential area, with a construction site opposite, due to the poor environment, most residents had relocated, and most people living there were construction workers.

There was no elevator; during the lunch break, the corridors and stairs were crowded with people, mostly men, some shirtless despite the cold, chatting in groups.

You could smell it from afar.

Jiang Zhi slightly pulled up Zhou Xufang’s mask and pressed down the helmet, “Wait for me outside, I’ll make the delivery.”

“Okay.”

“Call me if you need anything.”

“Alright.”

Jiang Zhi took a handkerchief, covering his nose and mouth as he went in.

Zhou Xufang stood in the lobby on the first floor, gathered her thoughts, listened to the noises upstairs, and as she focused, sounds from all directions flooded her ears.

“There’s a new girl on the third floor, she’s a prostitute.”

“How do you know? Have you tried?”

“Swaggin’ while walking, it’s obvious by one glance.”

“You old lecher, aren’t you worried your wife will find out?”

“My wife’s back in my hometown, she doesn’t care.”

“…”

The conversation that followed became increasingly unsavory.

Most of the tenants in the neighborhood were men, with few women and children’s voices to be heard.

“It’s me, Mr. Han.”

It was a young woman’s voice, sounding like she was smoking, raspy and a bit lazy.

“Has the body been found?”

“You can rest easy, I’ve taken care of everything.”

“When will you send me the money?”

At that moment, someone outside shouted.

“Delivery.”

It was Jiang Zhi.

Zhou Xufang continued to listen.

“I can’t wait too long; it’s best if you settle the payment soon.” The woman ended the call, stubbed out her cigarette, put on a coat, and went to open the door, “Coming.”

Opening the door, there stood a handsome man, his remarkable features apparent even beneath a mask.

“Last name Chen?”

“Yes.” The woman reached out to take the delivery, revealing her arms marked with several red scratches.

Jiang Zhi handed her the delivery and turned to leave.

“Wait.” The woman, very young and exceptionally charming and alluring at just over twenty, her tight sweater under her open coat accentuating her figure, “Young man, can I have your contact?”

The ‘delivery guy’ turned his head back, “I don’t use a phone.”

The woman laughed, “The delivery app has the rider’s phone number.”

Under the dim hallway light, a beautiful face shadowed half in light, half in dark, “That’s my girlfriend’s number.”

Downstairs, Zhou Xufang was covering her mouth and laughing.

Soon, Jiang Zhi came out.

“That woman flirted with me!”

He sounded quite displeased, complaining to Zhou Xufang.

Zhou Xufang asked, “So did you entertain her?”

He became even more upset, sucking heavily on her face, “I did, or else I was afraid she’d give you a bad review.”

He acted as if he had suffered a great injustice and started seeking Zhou Xufang’s comfort again.

Zhou Xufang smiled, and he was pacified.

Speaking of Ah Wan, who went to deliver to Jiangyuan Road, it was his first time delivering. Ah Wan was a bit excited; Jiangyuan Road is a well-known affluent area, and he had been there a few times with his employer and knew his way around.

Since it was an upscale villa area with strict access control, Ah Wan couldn’t get in and used the guardhouse’s communication equipment to contact the seller.

“Delivery for 405.”

The seller said, “Wait at the gate.”

That voice… sounded familiar.

Seven or eight minutes later, a woman in sunglasses and a mask appeared, looking around apprehensively, “Where’s my delivery?”

Ah Wan handed over the bag, “Miss Ming, your delivery.”

Ming Saiying, the fourth child of the Ming Family also mingled in the entertainment circle, and had a nickname, ‘harem professional.’

All in all, a big shot.

This big shot had long coveted the beauty of Imperial City’s top beauty, Jiang Zhi, and of course she recognized Ah Wan, quite surprised, “Lin, Lin, Lin…” What was it again, she just couldn’t remember, “Big guy, it’s you.”

Ah Wan: “…”

Does being a big guy mean I don’t deserve to have a name?! Don’t I deserve human rights and respect?!

Ah Wan coldly placed the delivery at the guardhouse window, “Enjoy your meal and if it’s convenient, please leave a good review, goodbye.”

“Wait a minute.” Ming Saiying stopped him, “I still have something to ask you.”

If it weren’t for the five-star rating, Ah Wan wouldn’t have stopped. He could guess what Ming Saiying was going to say with just his toes.

“I heard from Ming Xiaohua that Jiang Zhi turned straight and even got a girlfriend, is that true?”

Many men and women chased after Jiang Zhi, but Ming Saiying was definitely one of the most enduring ones. Of course, don’t think she was deeply in love; she was just obsessed with appearances.

Ah Wan remained silent.

Ming Saiying put on the air of a major harem player, “Who is that woman?”

He maintained his silence.

She became anxious, “If you don’t tell me, I’ll give a bad review.”

“Hmph, suit yourself.”

Ah Wan left directly.

Ming Saiying, forgetting she was a public figure, shouted angrily, “Hey big guy, I wasn’t done asking!”

Ah Wan, “…”

He couldn’t stand it anymore!

Using his two-meters and 200 kilograms presence, he said, “My name isn’t ‘big guy.’ My surname is Lin, Lin Wanwan.”

Ming Saiying sneered, her laugh as frivolous as a prodigal, “For a big man, your name is more feminine than a lady’s.”

“…”

How manly do you think a lady’s name can be? Don’t you have any fucking sense?!

Ah Wan was so angry he could have died!

In the end, he restrained himself, not bothering to argue with the likes of her. By the time he reached the porridge shop, the employer and Miss Zhou had already arrived.

The employer stepped aside to take a call.

Ah Wan approached, “Miss Zhou.”

Zhou Xufang was eating porridge, “Mmm.”

Ah Wan with a heavy expression, “You might be getting a bad review.” He had delivered for Miss Zhou, so the rider was Miss Zhou.

Zhou Xufang understood what he meant, “It’s okay.”

Ah Wan still felt guilty, “I will definitely help you get your rating back up.”

Jiang Zhi was outside the porridge shop on the corridor taking a call, from Qiao Nanchu.

“What’s up?”

“The medical examiner just sent over a new autopsy report. From the height and strength of the fatal wounds, the murderer is very likely a woman.”

Jiang Zhi didn’t respond, his gaze passing through the glass showcase, he was watching Zhou Xufang.

“As of now, the biggest suspect is that female waiter,” Qiao Nanchu leisurely continued, “If I’m not wrong, she’s that professional errand runner, right?”

Jiang Zhi neither denied nor confirmed.

Qiao Nanchu asked, “What exactly is your relationship with her?”

Jiang Zhi answered, “An unspeakable relationship.”

The lunch rush was over and the shop had fewer people.

“Auntie.”

A woman, her hair in a ponytail and wearing a lady’s suit, was helping an elderly lady walk down from the second floor, “Take care of my mom for a bit, I need to step out.”

The woman was the niece of the Boss Lady.

The Boss Lady was at the cashier, sparing a moment to acknowledge her, then she led the elderly lady to sit next to the cashier counter and instructed her a few times before leaving.

The elderly lady, clearly not in a normal mental state, sat muttering for a while, then climbed off the chair by herself. The Boss Lady, busy settling bills for customers, didn’t notice.

She walked over to Zhou Xufang’s table and said loudly, “Why are you still here?” She waved her hands, urging, “Hurry up and work, or else the elder and younger miss will see and whip you.”

“Are you talking to us?” Zhou Xufang didn’t recognize the lady.

Ah Wan did.

He called out, “Ms. He.”

Ms. He had returned to the cashier, took a pair of scissors, smiled at Zhou Xufang and waved her over, “Luo San, come here, Aunt Xiu will cut your hair.”

Aunt Xiu…

Zhou Xufang froze.

Ms. He had already lifted the scissors over her head, a hand reached from behind and grabbed her hand, “Mom, what are you doing with the scissors?”

Ms. He’s daughter, recognized by Ah Wan too, was Luo Jiatang.