Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 30

Jiang Chengyan walked to the bathroom with clothes in his hand along with the image of Ling Huaan topless lingering in his mind. He used to think he was straight, not to mention that in this fast-paced era, he is now already thirty years old and still a virgin. 

But just now, after seeing Liang Huaan topless body, his mouth was dry and ready to move like a cats paw¹. Jiang Chengyan sighed in his heart, and he had to say that he really fell for it.

His liking for Ling Huaan had long surpassed his imagination.

Chengyan, its cold. Remember to turn on the warm air, dont catch a cold.

Jiang Chengyans thoughts were interrupted by Ling Huaans voice, he quickly responded and said, Okay.

Hearing the bathroom door being closed, Ling Huaan raised his mouth and listened carefully to the movement inside. When he heard rushing water, he groped to the door and neatly turned his handle to open the door.

The naked Jiang Chengyan looked at Ling Huaan at the door with a dumbfounded face. It took him a while to react before quickly picking up the bath towel to block his body and stammered, Hua Huaan, how did you get in?

Ling Huaan didnt say a word, walked directly into the bathroom, and closed the door.

Looking at Ling Huaan approaching slowly, Jiang Chengyan subconsciously swallowed his saliva. His heart was beating so nervously, that he incoherently said,  Hua Huaan, that, you what do you want to do?

The thunderous heartbeat delighted Ling Huaan. His previous depression has been swept away. He reached out his hand around Jiang Chengyan and picked up a watch he had put away from the shelf behind him. I took it off when I went to the bathroom before. Just remembered about it. I called a few times outside the door, but you didnt answer, so I went in and got it myself. Chengyan, dont be nervous, I cant see

Is this something that cant make you nervous even if you cant see it?  Jiang Chengyan wailed in his heart, his duplicity said, I was thinking about something just now, but maybe I didnt hear it clearly. That Huaan, can you go out now?

If he is not leaving, Jiang Chengyan really cant guarantee that he wont do anything out of line.

Jiang Chengyans emotional intelligence was so touching.  How many times did he tease him this day, this wood² just doesnt understand.

En. Take your bath slowly, Ill go to sleep for a while.

Ling Huaan turned and walked out of the bathroom. Jiang Chengyan realized that his tone was not right and wanted to chase after him, but he was still hanging on to the gap. He cant do anything naked, whats more, his face was thin and he could only hold down his emotions and wait until the bath was over.

After taking a shower in a hurry, Jiang Chengyan changed his clothes and left the bathroom. When he came to the bedroom door, he raised his hand and wanted to knock, but when he remembered that Ling Huaan was on night duty, he put down his hand.

Ling Huaan was on duty at seven oclock in the morning, and he called him at nine oclock. He hasnt slept until two oclock. He actually forgot about it. He wanted to leave, but couldnt bear it. Wanted to go in but was afraid will disturb his sleep. After thinking about it, Jiang Chengyan decided to read a book for a while and wait for him to wake up.

Standing at the door of the study, Jiang Chengyan hesitated before opening the door and walking in. The room was as clean and tidy as the outside. On the wall facing the door is a bookshelf occupying the whole wall, which is neatly filled with books. The history books he bought for Ling Huaan are placed in the middle. On the table are a pen, ink, paper, and inkstone. The faint scent of ink and paper lingers in his nose, which smells much better than those of perfumes and cosmetics. Jiang Chengyan walked to the bookshelf, took out a history book, and read it. If he wanted to read it for Ling Huaan, it would be better to preview it first, as it would be too embarrassing to read any unfamiliar words.

Ling Huaan slept until evening. In fact, when Jiang Chengyan walked around in front of his bedroom door after taking a shower, he hadnt slept yet. He was fully expecting Jiang Chengyan to wake up and open the door to come in, but after waiting for a long time, there was no movement. Ling Huaan feels angry and ridiculous at the same time. He overestimated Jiang Chengyans emotional intelligence again, so he closed his eyes in a fit of anger, and fell asleep after a while.

The reason why Ling Huaan insisted on letting Jiang Chengyan confess first is because of Jiang Chengyans family background. When he found out that he had a crush on him, Ling Huaan asked Yan Yu to find Jiang Chengyans information. Jiang Chengyans father is a real estate tycoon in Huacheng, owning billions of assets. It can be said that Jiang Chengyan is a real rich second generation. Jiang Chengyans mother died early and his father remarried again. His stepmother has only given birth to one daughter, so Jiang Chengyan is currently the only male member of the Jiang family.

However, just like him. Jiang Chengyan doesnt have a good relationship with his family. He moved out to live on his own very early, and being able to climb to the current position is also the result of his own efforts. Not many within the police department knew about his life. Although Jiang Chengyan seems free, which is also the result of his fathers apathy. If he wanted to be with him, he would have to endure a lot of obstacles. Ling Huaan was not afraid, but there was no guarantee that Jiang Chengyan would be as firm as him, so he had to confirm Jiang Chengyans determination before starting this relationship.

Ling Huaan sat up, touched his mobile phone, turned on the smart voice, and said, What time is it?

A slightly mechanical voice sounded, Its 5:25 in the afternoon.

Is it already past five oclock?

Ling Huaan fumbled out of bed, opened the bedroom door, and walked out.

Huaan, youre awake.

Huaan youre awake.

The two voices spoke in unison.

Ling Huaan was stunned for a moment, then reacted, Yan Yu youre here, didnt I tell you that you dont need to come today?

Yan Yu glanced at Jiang Chengyan and said lightly, Im not at ease.

Ling Huaan said with a smile, today Chengyan came here as a guest. With his help, what are you worried about?

I am not at ease. Its still the same sentence, even the tone hasnt changed.

Yan Yu naturally greeted him, held Ling Huaans arm, and sat down in front of the sofa. Jiang Chengyan, who had planned to get up, sat back bitterly. Looking at the tacit understanding between them, he felt more and more unhappy.

If I were an employee of your company and had a boss like you who didnt care. I would definitely have to consider whether I want to follow you.

Yan Yu didnt speak, he walked straight to the kitchen and a rushing sound of water can be heard. 

Ling Huaan looked at Jiang Chengyan and said, sorry, I slept all afternoon.

The polite tone made Jiang Chengyans heart sour. He smiled and said, Its okay, I didnt think you were on the night shift. You only slept for three hours today, can you hold it up?

Only occasionally, its okay.

While the two were talking, Yan Yu came out of the kitchen, holding a tray in his hand with a teapot and a teacup on it. Pushed the cup and poured the tea in front of Jiang Chengyan. Yan Yu picked up another cup of plain water and handed it to Ling Huaans hand saying, you just woke up and your stomach is empty. Drink some water first.

Ling Huaan smiled, held the cup, and drank half of it. Just when he wanted to put it down, it was picked up by Yan Yu. The action is skilled, and at first, glance looks like he often did this. Jiang Chengyan didnt feel good when he saw it. He took a sip from the teacup. The tea tasted clearly in the mouth, but he felt it was bitter.

Ling Huaan asked casually, What would Chengyan want for dinner?

Ive eaten too much at noon, and Im not hungry now. Ill eat whatever you eat. Putting down the teacup, Jiang Chengyan pretended to be nonchalant.

Ling Huaan looked at Yan Yu and asked, What about Yan Yu?

Eat whats in the fridge.

After listening to the two peoples answers, Ling Huaan said, dumbfounded, You two are good to be served. Okay, if you dont say it, then Ill decide. Four dishes for three people should be enough. Chengyan bought beef, lets make stir-fried beef with green peppers. Then a diced grape chicken scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and boiled a pot of mushroom soup. It should be enough.

Okay, you listen to the news for a while, Ill make it.  Yan Yu always obeyed Ling Huaans words unconditionally. He turned on the TV, adjusted the news channel, and put the remote control in Ling Huaans hands. Then walked to the kitchen.

Seeing this, Jiang Chengyan also got up, Then Ill give him a hand.

Looking in the direction of the kitchen, Ling Huaan hooked the corners of his lips. Yan Yu treated him so well. Even too good. Ling Huaan once doubted Yan Yus intentions toward him. He had also tested it, but Yan Yu never gave him an answer and Ling Huaan slowly felt relieved.

He felt that Yan Yu was only dependent on him like a family member, just like Lu Hao. But Jiang Chengyan didnt know it. He hoped that Yan Yus arrival would stimulate that fool and make his emotional intelligence a little bit higher.

Although the TV was on, Ling Huaan focused his attention on the kitchen. But after listening for a long time, except for the sound of water, and the collision of pots and pans, he could not hear any human communication at all. Thinking of Yan Yus indifferent temperament, Ling Huaan was relieved. Instead of paying attention to the kitchen, he focused on the news.

There is no small talk, and the work collaboration is strange. But, the four dishes and one soup are completed in an hour. The three sat around the table to eat, but the atmosphere was a little subtle.New n0vel chapters are published on n0ve(l)bi(n.)co/m

Huaan, try this beef, I thought it was quite cheap when I bought it, but I didnt expect it to be so tender. Jiang Chengyan put a piece of beef into Ling Huaans bowl.

Before Ling Huaan could eat it, Yan Yu put the beef into his bowl and said, Todays green peppers are too spicy, your stomach cant handle it.

Jiang Chengyans face stiffened, and then asked with concern,Huaan, is your stomach not good?

No, Yan Yu is too tense. Ling Huaan reluctantly kicked Yanyus foot.

He was hospitalized not long ago because of stomach problems. Yan Yu said, ignoring Ling Huaans warning.

Hospitalized? Jiang Chengyan frowned subconsciously, he thought for a while, and asked, The grocery store didnt open for a few days last month because you were hospitalized?

Its nothing, old problems. In fact, there is no need to be hospitalized at all. They just make a fuss.

You have been hospitalized, how can it be okay?

Thinking of the pickled fish at noon, Ling Huaan specially put a lot of pepper to cater to his taste. Jiang Chengyan couldnt help but feel annoyed and asked worriedly, The lunch meal Huaan, is your stomach okay?

Yan Yu stopped his movements, looked at Ling Huaan, and asked with a frown, What did you eat for lunch?

Nothing, just pickled fish. Im fine, dont make a fuss, okay?

Yan Yu looked at Jiang Chengyan and asked, Who made the pickled fish at noon? Whats wrong with it?

Concerning Ling Huaans health, Jiang Chengyan didnt intend to hide it and said honestly, I made it. I like spicy food, and I put a lot of pepper in the pickled fish.

Huaan.

Yan Yus tone was light, but Ling Huaan could hear the dissatisfaction in his words, and smiled helplessly and said, I understand. I wont do it next time.

Yan Yu looked at Jiang Chengyan again, with complicated and inexplicable emotions in his eyes, he was silent for a while. His stomach is not good, he cant eat too spicy, too oily, or too salty. If Im not here, you supervise him for me.

Jiang Chengyan was taken aback. He didnt expect Yan Yu, who had been hostile to him before, to react like this now. Jiang Chengyans expression changed when he looked at Yan Yu, and he smiled and said, Okay.

When Ling Huaan heard this, he didnt whether he should cry or laugh, No, since when did you two become allies? So Im not trusted by you guys?

Yan Yu picked up a piece of chicken and put it in Ling Huaans bowl, and said lightly, You have a criminal record.

Yes, and the evidence is solid. Jiang Chengyan echoed with a smile.

Well, you guys are singing the same thing, I admit defeat.

Although Ling Huaan wanted to use Yan Yu to stimulate Jiang Chengyans emotional intelligence, after looking at the two could get along well, its what Ling Huaan looked forward to seeing. After all, they were both close and important people to him.

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1.  to begin to stir / to get restless / to become threatening. Or It can be  an analogy of the enemy preparing to attack or the bad guys plotting to make trouble
2. slow-witted/blockhead