Chapter 706: 331 Unmasking (two updates) Chapter 706: 331 Unmasking (two updates) At night, Gu Jiao was in the room documenting the power and drawbacks of hidden weapons made with black gunpowder. Unbeknownst to her, the night had gotten deep.
A soft knock sounded from outside the door. Gu Jiao rubbed her sore neck and looked toward the slightly ajar door, “The door’s open, come in.”
Xiao Liulang pushed the door open, carrying a bowl of green bean soup into the room.
He came in front of her and placed the green bean soup on the table.
Gu Jiao looked at the bowl of green bean soup that had been cooled with well water, her head cocking in surprise.
In the past, it was always her bringing things to him. Today, it was as if the sun had risen from the west; he was bringing something to her.
No, that wasn’t quite right.
When she had abdominal pains from the morning sun, he did make her brown sugar water.
But today she had no stomachache nor felt the morning sun, she didn’t understand why he was treating her this way.
Xiao Liulang sat opposite her and calmly said, “I made extra green bean soup when Jing Kong asked for it. I saved a bowl for you.”
“Brother-in-law, what are you doing?”
“Making green bean soup.”
“I’m not drinking it.”
“Jiaojiao wants to drink it.”
“Hmm, alright, I’ll have a bowl too.”
Upon recalling the time with Xiao Jing Kong, Xiao Liulang gave a light cough.
Gu Jiao didn’t catch the minute change in his expression. She was feeling thirsty, so she picked up the green bean soup, and spooned a mouthful into her mouth: “Hmm, it’s really sweet.”
Everything Xiao Liulang made was hard to swallow; only the green bean soup was good. However, the way she was wolfing it down exceeded his expectations.
Xiao Liulang couldn’t help but ask, “Is it that delicious?”
“Yes!” Gu Jiao spooned a mouthful and naturally fed him.
Xiao Liulang was a bit stunned; the look in her eyes was straightforward and simple. She didn’t seem to have other intentions, which made him feel like he was overthinking things and perceiving meanings that didn’t exist.
Xiao Liulang swallowed and gently nodded his head, before taking in the spoonful of soup.
“Is it sweet?” Gu Jiao asked.
“Sweet.” He looked at her, unsure if he was describing the sweetness of the soup or hers.
“I think so too.” Gu Jiao took the spoon he had just used and continued eating the soup.
Watching her put the spoon into her mouth, Xiao Liulang’s gaze deepened.
“Do you want to eat more?” With his passionate gaze on her, Gu Jiao pushed the green bean soup to him.
“I sort of want to…” Before he could finish the sentence, Xiao Liulang regained his senses. He almost said something he shouldn’t have!
Thankfully, he restrained himself.
A cold sweat ran down his back.
Gu Jiao tilted her head at him: “Do you want to eat me?”
“Cough, cough!” Xiao Liulang started choking!
His face turned flushed red, it was unclear whether from choking or embarrassment.
Was his wife’s directness appropriate?
“Hmmm.” Gu Jiao brought the bowl back to herself. She spooned up some green bean soup and said, “It’s not impossible.”
Xiao Liulang’s eyes trembled!
“But I’m still too young, you’ll have to wait for me to grow up,” she said very seriously. Afraid that he would lose patience waiting, she added, “I taste very good!”
Xiao Liulang’s mind exploded as if a tree of fire and silver flowers bloomed in the night sky without warning. His heart pounded, and he could hardly breathe.
Did this girl even realize what she was saying?
Of course, Gu Jiao knew. But stirring up feelings didn’t cost anything, right?
Having teasingly flirted, she was now wholeheartedly enjoying the green bean soup.
Gu Jiao-Slurping and enjoying her soup, she suddenly raised her head: “My Herbal Medicine…”
“I’ve put it away.” Xiao Liulang took a deep breath, suppressing his restlessness. He decided not to engage in senseless chatter with this girl in the future.
Picking up the conversation and then dropping it didn’t phase her, but he found it frustrating.
“Oh.” Gu Jiao continued eating, “Jing Kong’s swing…”
“It’s fixed.” Xiao Liulang replied.
Gu Jiao: “Jing Kong’s box.”
Xiao Liulang: “Put away.”
Gu Jiao: “Aunt Liu’s basket.”
Xiao Liulang: “Returned.”
Gu Jiao: “Salted Duck Eggs for Old Man Zhao.”
Xiao Liulang nodded, “Delivered.”
She forgot to tell Yu Ya and the housekeeper about these tasks. She didn’t expect him to be so attentive and quietly take care of all of them.
Gu Jiao rested her chin in her hand and looked at him. Her eyes were like thousands of stars twinkling, “Husband, you are so good.”
You are also very good.
Xiao Liulang silently muttered in his heart.
Gu Jiao continued to eat her green bean soup.
Xiao Liulang’s gaze fell on a large brocade bag with gold thread on the table, he asked, “What is this?”