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Chapter 673: 673 An Action Movie
Chapter 673: 673 An Action Movie
Chapter 673: Chapter 673 An Action Movie
Jiang Xu returned to Jiang Xiaoyan’s villa, and together with An Nuonuo, they went to the nearby market to buy groceries.
The market here was a bit different from those back home.
“There aren’t many vegetables,” An Nuonuo looked around and noted.
Mostly, it was various meats and seafood.
There were very few types of vegetables, and they were much more expensive than the meats.
“Yeah,” Jiang Xu nodded, “it’s quite cold here, so the cost of growing vegetables is very high.”
An Nuonuo’s eyes sparkled: “Then, couldn’t we build a greenhouse here to grow vegetables? Would it make money?”
After all, every Chinese has farming etched into their genes.
No matter where they go, their first thought is always to grow something.
Jiang Xu shook his head: “It won’t work.”
“Why not?” asked An Nuonuo.
Jiang Xu’s expression was obscure: “Some things can’t be discussed.”
Having understood, An Nuonuo didn’t ask any further.
She changed the subject: “How about we make clay-baked chicken tonight?
I saw there’s a space behind Sister Xiao Yan’s villa, it would be perfect for making clay-baked chicken.”
Jiang Xu nodded: “Sure.”
An Nuonuo: “Then ask Sister Xiao Yan if it’s okay.”
Since it was someone else’s place, they needed permission to dig up the soil.
Jiang Xu asked Jiang Xiaoyan.
After getting her approval, they began grocery shopping.
They bought two local chickens.
They purchased some seasonings, chili peppers, glutinous rice, and the like.
They also bought a lamb hind leg.
Back home, they divided the tasks and cooperated.
An Nuonuo took the ingredients to marinate, while Jiang Xu grabbed a shovel and started digging a large pit in the backyard.
It had snowed today, making the clearing somewhat troublesome.
He hadn’t exercised much lately, so he took it as a chance to stretch his limbs.
By the time Jiang Xiaoyan got home and came to the backyard, the aroma of meat was already wafting through the air.
She tossed her bag aside and rushed over, her eyes shining: “I want some, it smells so good.”
Jiang Xu laughed: “The roasted lamb leg is ready, the clay-baked chicken will take a bit longer.”
As he said this, he used a small knife to carve off pieces of lamb leg and placed them on a plate.
“So delicious, the flavor is really good,” Jiang Xiaoyan ate without concern for her image.
It wasn’t clear whether it was genuinely tasty, or it was just because Jiang Xu had made it.
In the end, a roasted lamb leg, two clay-baked chickens, and some side dishes were all completely devoured.
“I’m dying, I’m dying,” Jiang Xiaoyan lay on the sofa, rubbing her rounded belly, rolling her eyes.
An Nuonuo brewed some tea and placed it in front of Jiang Xiaoyan, speaking softly, “Sister Xiao Yan, have some tea later, it helps with digestion.”
Jiang Xu went upstairs to take a shower.
All of a sudden, Jiang Xiaoyan glared fiercely at An Nuonuo: “Are you putting on an act?”
“Huh?” An Nuonuo was puzzled.
Jiang Xiaoyan snorted coldly: “Is it because Jiang Xu is here that you’re acting so considerate towards me, but deep down you hate me to death?”
“I’ve never thought that way,” An Nuonuo shook her head, her expression very serious:
“Sister Xiao Yan has helped Brother Xu a lot, and I respect you very much.
I also know you’ve always liked Brother Xu, but that’s not something I can give up, nor have I ever thought about doing anything to you.”
“Oh my, I was just kidding, don’t cry.”
Jiang Xiaoyan, seeing An Nuonuo’s eyes red, was startled.
She quickly hugged her: “I was wrong, don’t cry, I was just teasing you.”
Indeed, she was just teasing An Nuonuo.
But seeing An Nuonuo on the verge of tears made her panic instantly.
If Jiang Xu found out, he might pack up and leave in the middle of the night.
In fact, Jiang Xiaoyan’s feelings towards An Nuonuo were also very complex.
Hatred?
Definitely not the right word.
It was mostly envy and jealousy, mixed with some fondness, which she herself was reluctant to admit.
Hmm, from a friend’s perspective, An Nuonuo could be said to be flawless.
Of course, she liked her too.
But from a standpoint, she could never truly like An Nuonuo.
It was very contradictory.
“Nuonuo, could you tell me some interesting things that have happened between you two?”
“This… Alright.”
An Nuonuo had originally wanted to refuse.
But seeing the longing in Jiang Xiaoyan’s eyes, she couldn’t help but feel a bit heartbroken.
Apart from some flaws in her personality, this girl was truly devoted to Jiang Xu.
If she were a man, maybe she would’ve already been unable to resist and be together with her by now.
An Nuonuo sat down beside Jiang Xiaoyan.
She chose some things she could talk about to share with Jiang Xiaoyan.
Jiang Xiaoyan narrowed her eyes slightly, listening quietly.
It was just like when she was little, listening to stories from adults.
She was quickly drawn into the stories.
Before she knew it, Jiang Xiaoyan had fallen asleep.
Jiang Xu didn’t know when he sat down on the couch, listening to An Nuonuo recount the things that had happened between the two of them.
Even the most mundane things.
Like what they ate today or the day they cleaned together, all felt incredibly sweet.
An Nuonuo noticed that Jiang Xiaoyan had fallen asleep and whispered to Jiang Xu, “Brother Xu, you should carry her back to her room.”
Jiang Xu: “Aren’t you jealous?”
An Nuonuo chuckled softly, “I’m not that petty.”
“Alright then, you go take a shower first.”
Jiang Xu carried Jiang Xiaoyan back to her room.
He noticed she was very light.
Probably around ninety pounds.
It seemed that she had been under a lot of pressure during her time here.
He placed Jiang Xiaoyan on the bed.
Now, taking a closer look, he realized Jiang Xiaoyan’s cheeks lacked flesh and her complexion wasn’t as good as his and An Nuonuo’s.
Jiang Xu felt a bit guilty for only noticing this after several days.
He resolved that during his and An Nuonuo’s time here, they would make sure to fatten her up.
Afterward, Jiang Xu tucked her in and left the room.
Back in his own bedroom, An Nuonuo hadn’t finished showering yet.
Jiang Xu casually turned on the TV.
The new movie from Zhou Qingyue that was released today was playing.
You could watch the first three minutes for free, but you’d have to pay to continue watching.
To pay, you now had to send the string of numbers displayed on the TV to the local telecom provider using your phone.
And then, after a few minutes, you could continue watching.
It was an action movie.
The opening scene featured Zhou Qingyue in leather attire engaged in a fight.
An Nuonuo came in after just a few minutes, having finished showering.
She hadn’t washed her hair today and went straight into bed, resting her head on Jiang Xu’s chest.
Jiang Xu glanced at her.
Noticing her slightly pale face, he asked, “Did your period come?”
“Hmm,” An Nuonuo nodded slightly, “It hurts a bit. I haven’t had menstrual pain in a long time; it might be due to the change in environment here.”
Jiang Xu placed his large hand over An Nuonuo’s abdomen, gently massaging it.
He effortlessly turned off both the TV and the lights.
Nothing was more important than his fiancée’s health.
“Let’s go to bed early today; I’ll make breakfast tomorrow.”
“Hmm, thank you, Brother Xu. It’s so good to have you.”
In the darkness, Jiang Xu sensed that An Nuonuo’s mood wasn’t very uplifted, so he asked, “What’s wrong?”