Chapter 77: An Unexpected Incident

During the break, Zhang Tingting approached, “Not bad, you two really seem like a match made in heaven.”

Qin Muxue gave her a look, implying she could talk a bit more if she had good things to say, but she worried Lin Beixiu might be annoyed.

Lin Beixiu no longer wanted to talk; he was quite tired after the session.

Qin Muxue gently patted his back, “Look at you, you dislike exercising so much, your physical condition is really poor.”

“Have some water.”

Zhang Tingting felt like a third wheel, her departure tinged with melancholy.

Lin Beixiu took the water and took a sip.

“Alright, I’ve already joined you for training, and you’re still making fun of me.”

Qin Muxue smiled, “Okay, okay, I’ll treat you later. Let’s buy some good food and eat at home.”

Knowing he was mindful about money, they decided not to eat out.

“What’s the difference? Isn’t it still me who will cook?”

Qin Muxue speechless, “Should I cook for you instead?”

“Forget it, I’ll do it.”

Hearing her offer, Lin Beixiu became nervous, remembering the first time; he really didn’t trust her cooking skills.

Qin Muxue smiled and said nothing, her eyes brimming with sweetness.

Though she couldn’t cook, she had other qualities. After all, she could still manage to feed her husband.

Imagining their future life, Qin Muxue’s cheeks flushed with excitement, making Lin Beixiu click his tongue in wonder.

My god, why is her face so red? She’s not sick again, is she?

…

After training all morning, Lin Beixiu was exhausted as he prepared to head home with Qin Muxue.

“I think it’s the alcohol that’s emptied out your body. Let’s see if you dare to drink that much again.”

Lin Beixiu, annoyed, countered that he wouldn’t admit his physical condition was poor.

“Enough, you nag like an old lady.”

“What did you say?”

Qin Muxue, furious, swung her fist, and Lin Beixiu swiftly ran away, with Qin Muxue in hot pursuit.

The two engaged in a chase, with passersby overhearing Qin Muxue’s fierce shout.

“I swear, Lin Beixiu, if I don’t teach you a lesson, my name isn’t Qin!”

At the doorstep, Lin Beixiu, out of breath, sat helplessly, too tired even to open the door.

Qin Muxue stood in front of him, a picture of mock severity, “Keep running, go on.”

Both had run up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Qin Muxue was doing better, albeit flushed and panting.

“No energy left, just hit me if you want to.”

Lin Beixiu gave up, his face expressing resignation but with a hint of mischief in his eyes.

Qin Muxue took out her keys and kicked him lightly on the butt.

“Get up, the ground is dirty.”

Seeing that Qin Muxue seemed to have forgiven him, Lin Beixiu got up with a sheepish grin. After she unlocked the door and noticed how slowly he moved, she supported him inside.

Lin Beixiu quickly shrugged off her hand, “Cough, I’m fine.”

Qin Muxue, watching his retreating back, murmured to herself, “Really such a stubborn mule.”

Qin Muxue picked up her cup, filled it with water, and started drinking, chasing someone was truly exhausting.

Lin Beixiu, also tired, drank some water and then decided to rest in the bedroom.

Qin Muxue planned to take a quick rest and then shower, as she was sweaty and uncomfortable.

Lin Beixiu was playing with his phone in his room when there was a knock at the door.

“Little Bei, go take a shower, then get ready for work.”

“I’ll shower tonight.”

“No way.”

Qin Muxue was adamant, “You smell awful, you’ll drive away the customers if you don’t shower.”

Lin Beixiu, thinking it over, agreed with her logic and took his clothes to go shower.

That evening, the two casually ate some takeout. Taking advantage of the free time, Qin Muxue went next door to the milk tea shop.

Lin Beixiu glanced at her, “What are you doing?”

“I’m a customer; is this how you treat your customers?”

Lin Beixiu rolled his eyes and remained silent.

Qin Muxue looked at Zhang Qingmin, the owner, “Boss, your waiter has a bad attitude. How about docking his pay?”

Zhang Qingmin also enjoyed joking with the young couple, “Dock it, I’ll dock half.”

Lin Beixiu’s mouth twitched, “Don’t play like that. Older sister Qin, you never bring anything good when you come.”

“Just make it a cup of lemon grapefruit tea.”

“Twelve yuan.”

Lin Beixiu insisted she pay first to avoid him having to cover the cost again. Qin Muxue took out her phone and made the payment, waiting obediently.

After Lin Beixiu prepared it, he handed it to her. Qin Muxue smiled as she received it.

“Thanks.”

Lin Beixiu watched her leave, lost in thought.

“Snap out of it, kid, you’re daydreaming.”

Before Lin Beixiu could respond, a commotion arose from next door. Concerned for Qin Muxue, he went to check.

Next door, Qin Muxue was arguing with a bald man who was holding a cigarette, cursing profusely at her.

“What’s going on, Muxue?” Lin Beixiu stepped in to protect her.

Qin Muxue was livid, “This guy tried to use a fake screenshot to make a purchase. I caught him.”

The things he said were awful, and Qin Muxue was upset. He had also been physically aggressive, and in her effort to defend herself, her newly purchased grapefruit tea had spilled on the ground.

“That’s defamation, you saw it yourself,” the bald man shouted aggressively.

“But I didn’t hear the cash register.”

Qin Muxue had seen the man take a pack of cigarettes and show the payment screen, planning to leave without actually paying. She wanted to be sure and asked to see his payment record, which led to the argument.

Lin Beixiu, noticing the guilt in the man’s eyes and looking at the cigarettes in his hand, sneered.

“You really picked an expensive brand, over 800 for a pack of Soft Zhonghua. We have cameras here, careful or we’ll call the police.”

“If you weren’t guilty, checking the record wouldn’t kill you, and you wouldn’t have gotten physical with a girl. Didn’t your parents teach you anything?” Lin Beixiu didn’t hold back, even pretending to call the police on his phone.

As more people gathered at the shop door, the bald man felt embarrassed to stay any longer. He dropped the cigarettes and fled.

“I don’t want to buy it then, what a lousy shop.”

Outside, the crowd murmured among themselves.

“Hey, people these days just want a bargain, having a payment voice confirmation is really necessary.”

“Exactly, and that beast, getting physical with a girl.”

Hearing these comments, the bald man fled even faster, unable to bear the shame.

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