CHAPTER 97 (1/2)

Open World 22

Xie Xi smiled, “The takoyaki isn’t expensive and it should be very close. I’ll go buy it for you.”

Jiang Xie followed his brain circuits and said, “The problem isn’t how expensive it is but that money shouldn’t be spent indiscriminately.”

This saying… it made sense but didn’t it seem like there was something wrong? Xie Xi didn’t respond.

Jiang Xie continued, “There is no need to spend unnecessary money. I’m not in a hurry and will wait for you to make it for me.”

Xie Xi was in a ditch again and nodded, “Yes, wait a few days and I’ll make it for you!”

Jiang Xie’s lips curved in complete satisfaction.

It wasn’t until later when Old Jiang bought the machine to make takoyaki that Xie Xi came to his senses.

What was money shouldn’t be spent indiscriminately, it shouldn’t be wasted?

What shouldn’t be spent was the money to buy a machine! Having this type of thing at home was the biggest waste!

Unfortunately, it was already too late. Now Xie Xi was shrouded in the dazzling aura of ‘Teacher Jiang is a good person’ and his filter was especially deep. It was easy to be fooled.

They bought the ingredients and Jiang Xie turned into the stationary area. Xie Xi didn’t suspect him and thought Teacher Jiang was buying a book to prepare for lessons.

Jiang Xie saw a white book instantly and picked it up. “Does this look good?”

Xie Xi, “…”

Jiang Xie glanced at the notebook again. “It doesn’t look good?”

The milk-white book had a few… they were probably rose indentations? The shape wasn’t round and it was very childish. Jiang Xie opened the book and the colourful paper inside stung Xie Xi’s eyes.

Teacher Jiang, a bit man actually liked things like this. Sure enough… um… Really fancy!

Xie Xi smiled and told him, “It’s very good.”

Every person’s aesthetics were different. He didn’t agree but he shouldn’t discriminate. Who cared if it was a big man and big woman, they all had to be respected.

Jiang Xie wondered, “Is it appropriate to give to people?”

Xie Xi was relieved. It turned out to be a gift… that’s fine, young girls would like it a lot.

“It is appropriate!” Xie Xi encouraged him. “The other person will certainly like such a beautiful book.”

“I also think so.” Then Jiang Xie handed the book to Xie Xi.

Xie Xi looked up at him. “?”

Jiang Xie grinned, revealing his white teeth. “I’m giving it to you.”

Xie Xi accepted the girl’s book with a stunned face. “Why give it to me?”

Did he look like a person who would use this type of book? What type of misunderstanding did Teacher Jiang have about him?

Jiang Xie told him, “Didn’t you say that you wanted to do the bookkeeping?”

Xie Xi couldn’t help saying, “I already have a book. There is no need…”

“It’s fine.” Jiang Xie interrupted. “Hello, I want to check this out.”

Xie Xi, “………………”

The brain circuits were currently going through the following loop: Jiang Xie’s mind was full of the child and the white hands holding such a lovely book.

Xie Xi felt this book was picked according to Teacher Jiang’s taste and Teacher Jiang was a man with the heart of a girl. He wanted to see Xie Xi use such an embarrassing thing.

Xie Xi solemnly declared, “Teacher, rest assured. I will use it well.”

“I’m looking forward to it.”

Xie Xi’s guess was strengthened!

The two people bought a pile of things and went home. Then Xie Xi rolled up his sleeves. “Teacher, you must be busy. I will call you when it is time for dinner.”

Jiang Xie didn’t want to go do work, he wanted to see Xie Xi cook.

Xie Xi comforted him, “Don’t worry, I’m used to this. There will be no problems.”

Jiang Xie couldn’t continue staying here. “Okay.”

He went to the study but his heart was itchy as he thought about the kitchen. It was wonderful to have another person in the house.

Xie Xi made a meat and vegetable soup and when he placed it on the table, Jiang Xie couldn’t wait for Xie Xi to call for him and came out.

Xie Xi laughed. “Are you hungry?” He thought Jiang Xie was too hungry to wait.

Jiang Xie was a bit hungry but it was more because of inexplicable expectations.

“It smells good.” Jiang Xie stated.

“Try it. If there is anywhere that isn’t tasty, tell me and I’ll adjust it.”

Jiang Xie nodded and sat at the table. He couldn’t wait to move his chopsticks.

Xie Xi watched a bit nervously. He felt that he cooked well but he wasn’t sure if Jiang Xie would like it.

Jiang Xie was stunned for a while before smiling brightly. “Delicious.”

Xie Xi sighed with relief and also smiled. “I’m glad Teacher likes it.”

Jiang Xie saw his smile and thought in his heart, ‘I like it, I like it so much!’

“Come and eat together.” Jiang Xie called out to him.

Xie Xi shook his head. “No, I’ll eat in a while…”

“Don’t be so polite with me. It is boring to eat alone.”

His words poked at Xie Xi. He knew better than anyone how lonely it was to eat alone. Xie Xi originally thought it was very inappropriate but now he felt it didn’t matter. They were both alone and understood what it felt like.

“Then I’ll gladly eat.”

After eating, Xie Xi cleaned up the dishes while Jiang Xie used all his strength to control his hands and not help. After all, this was a person he barely convinced and he had to hold back.