Chapter 13: Xie Qingxiao and Lin Xiangyi Go to the City

Lin Huihui had a job and income, while Lin Xiangyi did not. Lin Shan, within his ability, would definitely prioritize subsidizing Lin Xiangyi rather than Lin Huihui. This fact seemed to have slipped the minds of the mother and daughter.

After breakfast, Lin Shan and Lin Huihui went to work. Lin Xiangyi went back to her room to tidy up, and Xie Qingxiao came to the door to call her.

Chen Fengmei had just finished washing the dishes. Seeing Lin Xiangyi go out, she also followed her out to take a look.

Seeing Lin Xiangyi get on the back seat of Xie Qingxiao’s bicycle, and the two gradually disappearing at the end of the path, she felt a sour bubble rising in her chest.

It had to be said, these two were both very good-looking. Standing together, they looked like a golden boy and jade girl.

“Your stepmother is watching us.”

Turning a corner, Xie Qingxiao glanced at the Lin family’s gate and said to Lin Xiangyi on the back seat.

“I don’t know what bad intentions she has,” Lin Xiangyi pouted, changing the subject: “Take the left path, there’s a shortcut to the supply and marketing cooperative.”

Xie Qingxiao, however, did not follow her suggestion and go down the left path. Instead, he asked, “Do you want to go to the supply and marketing cooperative?”

What did that mean?

“Where else would you go to buy things if not the supply and marketing cooperative?” Lin Xiangyi asked in confusion.

“If you want to go, we can go to the department store in the city,” Xie Qingxiao said, “They have more things, and they are more complete. Maybe they are even cheaper.”

The supply and marketing cooperative was too close. After buying things, there would be nothing else to do. Based on Lin Xiangyi’s personality, she would definitely go her own way.

If they went to the city, it would be like a date, and they could spend the whole day together.

Lin Xiangyi’s heart moved slightly. She didn’t know if it was cheaper or not, but the things in the department store were definitely more complete.

More importantly, she had never been to the city in her whole life. Since she didn’t have to work, she didn’t want to go back and be at odds with Chen Fengmei.

“Then let’s go to the city?” Lin Xiangyi said.

“Okay,” Xie Qingxiao turned the bicycle in a direction and headed towards the bus stop.

There were only two buses a day from the county to the city, one at 9 am and one at 3 pm. They caught the 9 am one.

Xie Qingxiao gave two dimes to a nearby family to help him store his bicycle, and then got on the bus with Lin Xiangyi.

Before the departure time, Xie Qingxiao got off the bus again. When he came back, he had a bottle of orange soda in his hand. He twisted the cap as he walked.

Seeing this, Lin Xiangyi turned her head to look out the window.

“Lin Xiangyi, drink some water,” Xie Qingxiao handed the soda to Lin Xiangyi.

“No, I’m not thirsty. You drink it,” Lin Xiangyi pushed the soda back.

“You must be thirsty. Drink it,” Xie Qingxiao said, “This soda is a big bottle. If you can’t finish it, I’ll drink it.”

Lin Xiangyi paused.

Xie Qingxiao suddenly realized, “You wouldn’t be thinking that I only bought one for myself, so you’re embarrassed to drink it, would you?”

Lin Xiangyi: “…”

“I’m not that stingy,” Xie Qingxiao laughed angrily, “I’m not very thirsty. I bought this soda specifically for you!”

He had used all his money for the dowry, so he didn’t have much money left. He would have to spend money in the city later.

Of course, there was a more hidden reason…

Lin Xiangyi was embarrassed. She was indeed a little thirsty. Hearing this, she didn’t hesitate anymore and took the soda from Xie Qingxiao.

Only when she drank, her lips didn’t touch the bottle mouth –

Xie Qingxiao couldn’t take it anymore, “Don’t worry, I’m not as fussy as you. I won’t be disgusted by you.”

She was the one who proposed marriage. Now, she was acting so distant with him.

Even if she wanted to get revenge on Lu Dingyuan, she didn’t have to act like this.

Lin Xiangyi: “…”

Although she was indeed quite fussy. After all, she was about to marry Xie Qingxiao, and they had already done more intimate things.

But couldn’t he be more tactful?

Since she proposed marriage, Xie Qingxiao’s personality had become much more restrained, making her almost forget what he was like before.

Lin Xiangyi glared at Xie Qingxiao, then finally touched the bottle mouth and took a few sips before handing it to Xie Qingxiao, “You finish it.”

Xie Qingxiao then drank from the bottle mouth.

After drinking the water, the bus also started on time.

The journey from the county to the city took about two hours. Lin Xiangyi sat by the window, and Xie Qingxiao sat beside her.

She looked at the scenery outside, and unknowingly fell asleep.

Xie Qingxiao sat beside her, noticing that her breathing became steady, he leaned over, put his big hand on her head, and gently leaned it against his shoulder.

At this time, the ticket collector walked back, shouting that it was time to collect fares: “Collecting fares…”

Xie Qingxiao looked up at her.

He didn’t say anything, but the ticket collector understood his meaning. She glanced at Lin Xiangyi on his shoulder.

This was asking her to be quiet and not disturb his girlfriend.

…Well, who could blame her, these two were so pleasing to the eye?

The ticket collector, a fan of good looks, was very kind. She walked to the passengers’ seats before asking them for the fare in a low voice.

When it was Xie Qingxiao’s turn, Xie Qingxiao smiled gratefully at the ticket collector.

The ticket collector felt even better.

The journey from the county to the city was almost two hours. As they approached the city, people started to get off the bus one after another.

Lin Xiangyi was woken up. To her surprise, she found herself leaning against Xie Qingxiao’s arms. Xie Qingxiao was also asleep, with his head resting against hers, very intimate.

Lin Xiangyi: “…” The heartwarming scene in the TV series was actually happening between her and Xie Qingxiao.

She sat up straight and woke Xie Qingxiao up.

Xie Qingxiao woke up, but his eyes were clear, not at all like he had been asleep.

Soon, they arrived at the bus station. Lin Xiangyi followed Xie Qingxiao off the bus.

The ticket collector sat at the front of the bus knitting. Seeing them, her eyes fell on Lin Xiangyi, and she said with a smile, “Girl, you’ve found a good man.”

Lin Xiangyi didn’t have time to chat with the ticket collector, as she was pushed off the bus by the passengers behind her.

She simply forgot about it. Many people were attracted by Xie Qingxiao’s looks. She thought the ticket collector was complimenting her on finding a handsome guy.