Chapter 27: Returned Home

  The restaurant had few customers, so the waiter quickly brought them what they needed. The female boss, in order to show her enthusiasm, followed the waiter in and personally put the dishes on the table, smiling and looking like a woman who liked to flirt with men. If Xiaoye hadn't been there, Luoxiaotong might have taken a few more glances. Before he had done that thing with Langsiyu, he might still have been quite reserved, maintaining his scholarly demeanor. But now that he had slept with women, his senses were heightened and he wouldn't easily let go of an opportunity to feel good, especially since the female boss was also pretty. However, Xiaoye was sitting next to him, so he didn't want her to have any misgivings, so he endured it and didn't even glance sideways. After the female boss finished serving the dishes, she turned around and left, not forgetting to remind them: "You two, don't forget to lock the door, we don't have police coming in here." She smiled and gave a strange look.

  Lu Xiaotong didn't hesitate, stood up and really went to lock the door. Xiao Ye was vigilant, she hadn't thought of doing anything with Lu Xiaotong here, so naturally she thought there was no need to lock the door: "Brother, don't lock the door, it will cause misunderstandings."

  Lu Xiaotong had already walked to the door, and his heart was slightly crooked. If Xiao Ye didn't refuse, there was a chance to kiss him, which wouldn't be bad either. He smiled and continued to explain: "We are selfless at heart, afraid that they will misunderstand something. It's just safer to lock it, so as not to always have someone walking in the wrong door, and also to prevent those drunkards from pushing the door and causing trouble." With this explanation, Xiao Ye couldn't stop him anymore, and had no choice but to let him do it.

  However, Xiaoye had a feeling that this Luo Xiaotong, although a university student, seemed to have a hint of a Jianghu person's aura about him. This was something that Luo Xiaotong himself wasn't aware of - after going out with Bai Laowang and sleeping with his woman, his thoughts had undergone a subtle change without him realizing it. This was what they called "stealthy transformation". He hadn't noticed it himself, but others could sense it.

  Xiaoye had a good impression of Luo Xiaotong, but she didn't think much of it - it was just a simple liking. Now that Luo Xiaotong had inserted himself into the situation, she felt a sense of wariness in her heart. When Luo Xiaotong asked her to drink wine, she shook her head and said she wouldn't, but Luo Xiaotong said that these days, there were no young people who didn't know how to drink - they had to have at least a little bit. He poured her a cup.

  Xiaoye tried to decline, saying just one cup would be enough, but Luo Xiaotong didn't object. However, after having one cup of wine, Luo Xiaotong's words became sharp and piercing, and Xiaoye couldn't keep up with him - she had no choice but to continue drinking. This went on for three or five rounds, until several cups of wine were drained dry.

  As a result, Luo Xiaotong's words increased. The reason for the increase was that he suddenly felt that he had more affection for the girl beside him, and the fragrance emanating from her body made him have an urge to hug her. However, after all, he was a well-educated person who knew that this matter couldn't be rushed, and he couldn't be like an animal that would charge forward as soon as they met. He had to take it step by step. This girl wasn't Lang Siyu, and she might not have been hugged by a man before. Even if she had romantic feelings, they were very secretive, and only when discovered would they flow endlessly like the Yangtze River. He moved his chair closer to Xiao Ye's side, intentionally, but Xiao Ye didn't notice, thinking it was just a natural movement.

  "Little Ye sister," Luo Xiaotong tilted his head: "You said it was your sister who asked you to find me, I'd like to know what business she has with me?" He wanted to tease her on purpose, but unexpectedly Little Ye wasn't telling a lie.

  "My sister wants me to bring you to her."

  This sentence chilled the air, but Luo Xiaotong didn't seem afraid, instead he laughed: "Little Ye sister, you said I would be your sister's benefactor, but I haven't offended her and yet she comes to take my life. Hehe, could it be that you and your sister are actually the same person?" His attitude was already slippery and didn't take it seriously.

  "I'm telling the truth," Xiao Ye said, not having drunk much, with a serious attitude: "My sister told me exactly that, she asked me to bring you to find her." Luo Xiaotong began to suspect that Xiao Ye had mental problems: "Where are we going to find her? The underworld?"

  Xiao Ye became unhappy: "Brother, be serious, I'm talking about a serious matter." After taking a sip of wine, his eyes focused intently: "Tonight we will see her."

  Luo Xiaotong's heart was secretly delighted, and he reached out to pat the small leaf on the table, feeling extremely comfortable. He really wanted to grab it and kiss it, but he didn't dare to be so reckless. If Xiao Ye's mental health issues were severe, being so rash could lead to trouble, so he decided to be more cautious.

  Luo Xiaotong lit a cigarette, which was given by Old Wu, and it was quite a show. He blew out smoke rings, looking at Xiao Ye, thinking to himself, anyway, you came to find me, you delivered yourself to my doorstep, even if you're sick, whatever I do with you, it's not my fault, I don't know. Clearly aware that this kind of thinking is despicable, and in school, he was ashamed of such thoughts, but that desire for women emerged, uncontrollable.

  "What time are we going to see her tonight?" Just go with the flow.

  Xiao Ye didn't have a clue what was going on in Luo Xiao Tong's eyes. He looked out the window: "What time is it now?"

  Xiao Ye smiled: "It's still early, there are ten more hours." Luo Xiaotong calculated that in ten hours, it would be midnight.

  "Why so late?" Luo Xiaotong wondered, although he thought it was a fabricated story, but unexpectedly Xiao Ye became more and more like a real person, making him even more curious and also finding it more interesting.

  "I don't know," Xiaoye replied: "That's what my sister told me."

  "Where are we going to find your sister then?"

  "Not now," said Xiaoye mysteriously. "You'll know when the time comes."

  "It's still so mysterious!" Luo Xiaotong stretched out her arm, giggling and pretending to stretch her waist, and circled around to Xiao Ye's back. She was trying to hug Xiao Ye. But before she could make the move, Xiao Ye had already sensed it and held up his hand: "Brother, don't touch me."

  His trick was seen through, but Luo Xiaotong didn't seem embarrassed: "Look at you, Xiao Ye, where did you think I went? I don't have any ulterior motives." He withdrew his arm, yawned, and used it as a cover-up: "Come on, let's keep drinking."

  Before long, the four bottles of wine were gone. Luo Xiaotong wanted to call over the waiter again, but Xiao Ye stopped him: "Brother, let's not drink anymore, we still have things to do tonight."

  If you don't drink, then don't drink. Luo Xiaotong didn't insist either. Since we're not drinking anymore, sitting down doesn't make sense either. Open the door and call the waiter to pay the bill, 120 yuan. Luo Xiaotong didn't hesitate and rushed to pay the money. Xiao Ye just let him and didn't argue. After leaving the restaurant, Luo Xiaotong asked Xiao Ye: "When are you coming with me to find your sister?" Xiao Ye said: "Tonight."

  Luo Xiaotong said: "In the middle of the night, you dare to come alone?" The tone was kind, but Luo Xiaotong had his own plan, he wanted Xiao Ye to go to his place. Xiao Ye didn't think much and shook her head saying she didn't dare. Luo Xiaotong heard this and became happy: "Then you can just go to my place, it's more convenient for you at night. Besides, I have a place now too, you can sleep in the boiler room, and I'll be in the guard room." Before Xiao Ye could respond, he had already led the way ahead.

  Although Xiaoye felt a bit uneasy, she had no other choice. After all these years, it was the first time she dreamed of her sister, and she had to do this thing no matter what. Moreover, she thought that even if Luo Xiaotong was bad, he wouldn't dare to do anything to her, so she decided to go.

  Lu Xiaotong was worried that Chen Hua would see her, and if Chen Hua knew Xiao Ye was there, he would definitely not let his guard down. So when they entered the government gate, Lu Xiaotong urged Xiao Ye to hurry up: "If Chen Hua sees you, we won't be able to meet your sister tonight."

  Xiao Ye quickened her pace and followed Luo Xiaotong to the boiler room.

  "You go to sleep first," said Luo Xiaotong. "Try not to come out, be careful not to be seen by Vice Mayor Chen. If you need to use the restroom, just do it here, but don't go into the inner room, go to the side of the boiler." After finishing her instructions, she hurriedly came out, lest Chen Hua find herself and follow her here.

  No sooner had he arrived at the gatehouse than Chen Hua appeared, pacing back and forth: "Xiao Tong, when did you get back?" His voice was very gentle, seemingly full of concern.

  "I've been back for a while, busy cleaning up in the boiler room, and then I came here to have a cup of hot water," Luo Xiaotong replied cautiously.

  "Having ambition," Chen Hua praised. There was someone in the house, who was a gatekeeper, so he was very official. After speaking, he gave a glance and turned to walk outside. Luo Xiaotong understood and followed him out.

  "What about Little Leaf?" Chen Hua was more concerned about this.

  "Back home," Luo Xiaotong lied: "I said many good things about the town head, and also talked a lot of sense. If there's an opportunity, I'll continue to help you."