strictlysupreme Chapter 401: No Dog Barking
Chapter 401: No Dog Barking
When the gong sounded in the examination hall, the examination officially began.
The parents who had gathered outside the examination hall also dispersed one after another. The exam would last a whole day, and they would come to pick up their children after the afternoon exam.
Lin Jiaojiao asked Lan Yi to send Master Zhou back to the inn, and she took Lan Jiu to Zhiwei Malatang.
Zhang Tong was counting ingredients in the storage room. When she heard the staff in the lobby shouting that the boss was coming, she hurried out.
"I'm afraid the boss's truck won't be able to come today?"
Lin Jiaojiao had just sat down to drink hot tea when she saw Zhang Tong running towards her in a hurry. She looked outside and saw that the sun had already risen.
"As the sun goes down, the snow should melt a little by noon, and the goods should be delivered in the afternoon."
Zhang Tong also glanced outside the door, then looked at the account book in his hand and spoke slowly.
"Okay, but I'll leave some meat and vegetables just in case. Master, please sit down and rest. I'll go to the storage room to see what other ingredients are left."
"Go ahead, don't worry about me, I'm just here to take a look."
Lin Jiaojiao planned to invite the students to have a meal at Zhiwei Restaurant after the exams to reward these children who have worked hard to study.
After sitting for a while, Lan Jiu came over with a charcoal brazier and was about to put the brazier under the table to warm her up, but she stopped him.
"Don't leave it here yet, go grill it in the private room upstairs."
As she spoke, she stood up and took him to the private room on the second floor. She pointed to the empty space inside and asked Lan Jiu to put the charcoal brazier there. She took off her cloak and hung it on the hanger. Then she moved a chair to the side of the brazier, sat down and began to take off her boots.
"Lan Jiu, you should also bake your boots. Covering them like this will cause eczema."
However, Lan Jiu was already squatting at her feet, helping her take off her boots. Now she was only wearing two white socks on her feet.
He reached out and twisted his socks, which were cold and wet. He looked up at her and his voice was very low.
"I was inconsiderate. Next time I go out, I will bring extra shoes with me."
He said then lowered his eyes and helped her take off her socks.
Lin Jiaojiao stared at his thick eyelashes, feeling very uncomfortable listening to his words. She wanted to reach out and pull him up, but he got up first and took her boots and socks and placed them next to the charcoal brazier.
She had no choice but to raise her hand to rub her itchy nose and explained slowly.
"Who brings a pair of boots when going out? Jiu, you really don't need to bring any. These shoes made of cloth need to be moistened when going out on snowy or rainy days, no matter how many pairs you bring. It's okay, Jiu, come and help dry the boots."
She watched him walk to the cabinet in the room, pick up the small stool and sit down next to her. Just when she thought he was going to take off his boots, he reached out and held her ankle, then placed it on his lap and massaged her cold toes with his warm palms.
She shrank back slightly, startled by the pressure, but her feet were held firmly by him.
"Ajiu, you don't have to do this..."
Lan Jiu raised his eyes and grinned at her, "Miss, let me help you massage, okay?"
She nodded slowly in agreement as if bewitched.
Seeing that she agreed, he smiled at her again, with twinkling lights in his eyes.
When Lin Jiaojiao came to her senses, she sighed in her heart.
Can't refuse.
Can't refuse at all.
With Lan Jiu around, she felt that she could just be a useless person who had everything handed to him.
Maybe it was because she didn’t get enough rest last night and Lan Jiu’s massage was too comfortable, she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Lan Jiu heard her steady breathing and looked over.
As expected, he fell asleep.
The foot in his hand had been warmed up by him. The blue veins on the instep were clearly visible, and the skin on the sole was soft and smooth, making him reluctant to let go.
His eyes dimmed, his exposed Adam's apple rolled up and down slightly, and his whole body became hot.
He slowly lowered his head, and his slightly cool thin lips gently touched the back of her feet.
"Miss."
...
It was sunny at noon and the snow on the streets had long melted, leaving only a thin layer on the eaves.
Lin Jiaojiao was awakened by the noisy noise. When she regained consciousness, her senses also became sharper.
The aroma of hot pot and various delicacies mixed together and drifted into her nose. She opened her eyes hazily and saw Lan Jiu sitting in front of her with her feet still in his arms.
"Miss, are you awake?"
She was still a little dazed at this time. After she put on the soft socks and boots on her feet, she finally woke up when her feet touched the ground.
Of course, the consequence of maintaining the same sleeping position on the chair was that her whole body ached, so she sat up straight and twisted her neck to move her joints.
"What time is it now?"
"It's noon."
She stood up, twisted her waist, looked at the sunlight outside the window and sighed.
"I slept for so long. I'm afraid my family is waiting for me to come back for dinner."
Lan Jiu stood up and wiped his hands first, then he picked up the cloak on the hanger and came to her side to put it on her.
"Don't worry, young lady. I have already sent someone to notify the Fu family."
When she heard that the problem had been solved in advance, she was in a good mood and looked at the person in front of her who was bending down to tie the belt of his cloak for her with smiling eyes. She could no longer help raising her hand to rub his head.
"Ajiu, you really are my know-it-all."
He paused while tying the belt, then rubbed his head against the hand on top of his head.
"Miss, do you think I'm a nobody?"
Seeing him rubbing back like Xiaobai, Lin Jiaojiao rubbed even harder.
"Hahaha, Jiu, you're so good at imitating him. No wonder Xiaobai is so close to you."
"Woof woof?"
She was startled by his sudden shout and quickly covered his mouth, because she heard the private room next door suddenly become quiet.
Her face flushed, as if someone had discovered her unknown habit.
And Lan Jiu's eyes, which were exposed when she covered his mouth, were looking at her pitifully.
She leaned in close to him and whispered.
"No barking dogs."
She let go of his hand after seeing him nod, and then she didn't rush out. She asked Lan Jiu to pay attention to the people in the private room next door and left. Then she came to the door and slowly opened it. Seeing that there was no one guarding the door.
She quickly walked out the door and came to the front desk calmly. She walked in, sat down, and picked up the account book to look at it seriously.
Zhang Tong had just seen off the distinguished guest when he saw Lin Jiaojiao walking over immediately.
"Master, you must be hungry. Is there anything you want to eat? I'll ask the chef to make it right away."
Lin Jiaojiao shook her head. "Don't worry, I'll just go downstairs and get a bowl of spicy hot pot later."
"Then I will go down and light it now. What would you like to eat, young lady?"
"Meatballs, remember to order one for yourself too."
"Thank you, Miss. I'll be there right away."
Zhang Tong watched Lan Jiu leave, sighing as he thought about the interaction between them just now.
"Boss, you are too good to this guy."
She was a little confused, "I'm pretty good to them, right?"
They are her various employees. There are people who are indentured to sell their bodies in her house, but she does not treat them as slaves but as employees.
"No no no this is different."
But Zhang Tong didn't want to elaborate. After all, it was just her feeling. She quickly changed the subject before Lin Jiaojiao could react.
"By the way, Boss, the second wife of the Wen family came to ask about the private room where you rested."
"What!?"
She was horrified and continued to ask: "Did you say I was in that room?"
"Don't worry, boss. I know you like quietness and didn't tell them you were there."
Lin Jiaojiao's heart finally settled down. Her reputation was almost ruined.
Why is Jiu barking for no reason?
hateful!