Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 215 - 214: (5 more)

Chapter 215: Chapter 214: (5 more)

In the evening, Xu Zhiqiang and Chen Xiaorou returned from the shop, where business had experienced an unprecedented boom, keeping Chen Xiaorou, Zhao Pang, and the others overwhelmingly busy.

Xu Zhiqiang, tasked with handling the money, was in a complete flurry.

Walking down the secluded path, the night air was cool, causing Chen Xiaorou to shiver uncontrollably.

Seeing this, Xu Zhiqiang took off his coat and gave it to her, "Put this on."

Xu Zhiqiang’s features resembled those of Xu Niannian but were a bit more rugged and he was darker in complexion.

However, such a level of tan didn’t look bad on a guy at all.

A healthy wheatish color.

Chen Xiaorou stared blankly at the jacket offered to her, somewhat flustered, "For, for me?"

Xu Zhiqiang didn’t understand, "Aren’t you cold?"

Gazing at Xu Zhiqiang’s handsome face, Chen Xiaorou tried to suppress the palpitations in her heart, slowly taking his jacket, "Thank you."

"Don’t mention it," Xu Zhiqiang said.

Xu Zhiqiang walked ahead while Chen Xiaorou, now wearing his coat, slowly followed behind, mesmerized by his figure.

Since when had she fallen for him?

Chen Xiaorou didn’t even know herself; by the time she realized it, her gaze was constantly following him.

The two of them walked in silence and soon arrived home.

Seeing Jin Yu’s car parked on the roadside, Xu Zhiqiang immediately pushed open the door and rushed in, not waiting for Chen Xiaorou behind him.

Dinner was just served, with Xu Niannian in charge of the cooking.

As soon as Xu Zhiqiang burst in, the sharp-eyed Xu Duoyu immediately ran over and hugged his leg, "Big brother, you’re back, Duoyu missed you."

Xu Zhiqiang happily lifted Xu Duoyu, "Big brother missed you too."

Xu Duoyu seemed much more cheerful than before, confirming the benefits of going to school.

"Zhiqiang, you’re back. Have you had dinner?" asked Xu Niannian.

Most of the time, they would have their meal at the shop before coming home.

Xu Niannian did the same when she went to the shop.

Xu Dawei and Yang Cuihua were already seated at the dining table when Xu Zhiqiang greeted them cheerily, "Dad, Mom, you’re here."

Xu Zhicheng eagerly went to get Xu Zhiqiang a bowl, "Brother, let me get a bowl for you."

Xu Zhiqiang quickly said, "I’ve already eaten."

Yang Cuihua huffed, "If you’ve eaten, then go help your sister boil water, she’ll need to take a bath later."

Xu Zhiqiang was about to agree when Xu Niannian interjected.

"No need, no need, I can boil it myself," Xu Niannian said cheerfully, "Zhiqiang, accompany mom and dad for a meal. Even if you’ve already eaten, have a bit more. Today, I made quite a few delicious dishes."

After saying this, Xu Niannian turned and entered the kitchen, with Jin Yu following her, "Uncle, Auntie, I’ll go help Niannian with the water."

Yang Cuihua and Xu Dawei promptly agreed, keen not to be negligent.

As soon as Jin Yu entered the kitchen, he caught Xu Niannian in his arms, holding her from behind with his chin resting in the crook of her shoulder.

"What are you doing?" Xu Niannian laughed while shrinking her neck ticklishly from his touch.

Jin Yu encircled her slim waist with his large hands, his palms resting on her flat abdomen.

"What’s there to be afraid of, it’s just the two of us," said Jin Yu, holding her even tighter.

Xu Niannian chuckled, "Why are you so clingy? Being this affectionate just after we started dating, what if I can’t handle it some day?"

Jin Yu didn’t respond to her quip.

Rubbing his chin on her shoulder, he said, "It’s okay, just ignore me and do your thing, I just want to make sure if you’re really dating me or not."

Xu Niannian rolled her eyes, "Don’t think just because we’re dating you own me. Behave yourself. If you don’t perform well, I might still not marry you."

"Then I’ll just keep performing well," Jin Yu replied with a suppressed smile.

Fearing someone might suddenly come in, Xu Niannian eventually pushed Jin Yu away.

Jin Yu was always bold, and often caught her by surprise with his sudden embraces. Just a second ago, Xu Niannian was wondering if everyone in this era was as open as he was.

After pushing him away and noticing Jin Yu’s blushing ear tips, Xu Niannian immediately retracted her previous notion.

She discovered Jin Yu was a classic paper tiger, a big talker with bold actions, yet his skin was thinner than she had expected.

Now that they were officially boyfriend and girlfriend, he actually blushed just from hugging her.

Xu Niannian chuckled, "Jin Yu, are you feeling shy?"

Jin Yu stiffened his neck and lifted his chin, maintaining a straight face, "Who says I’m shy? How could I possibly be shy? What’s there to be shy about? You’re my girlfriend; what’s wrong with a hug?"

A string of rhetorical questions confirmed for Xu Niannian that Jin Yu was indeed feeling shy.

If he wasn’t shy, why would he stammer so much?

Xu Niannian’s eyes curved into a smile, her bright almond-shaped eyes shimmering with moisture under the dim light, making her seem irresistibly enticing.

Jin Yu cast her just one glance and immediately felt an itch in his heart. Overwhelmed by impulse, Jin Yu quickly bent down and pecked her bright red lips.

"Sealed with a kiss, this belongs to me from now on."

He pursed his lips, took her arm, and slowly lifted it. His fingers accurately found that raised spot, and his dark, ocean-deep eyes expressed, "Can this be removed?"

His calloused fingertips brushed against the inside of her forearm, bringing a slightly prickly sensation.

Xu Niannian paused for a moment before she realized what he was referring to. She looked sideways and saw that the character on her arm was being pressed by his fingertip.

It was Liu Wendong’s name, carved with a knife.

When she consumed the Spatial Spring Water, all the scars on her body disappeared except for this character.

Xu Niannian didn’t know why it wouldn’t go away.

Maybe because it was carved too deeply, it still looked very obvious now.

Can it be removed?

Jin Yu’s gaze never left Xu Niannian’s eyes, witnessing the difficulty in her eyes, which suddenly made his heart feel uncomfortably tight.

"You don’t want to?"

Jin Yu felt like he was turning into a resentful husband. Even as he asked the question, he could sense the jealousy rolling off him.

The thought that there might be room in her heart for another man made his heart feel both stifled and sore.

Xu Niannian looked at the character on her arm for a while, and, hearing the jealousy-laden question from Jin Yu, she chuckled, "No, that’s not it. I just don’t know how to remove it."

The Jin Yu in front of her looked like a wronged puppy.

It made Xu Niannian really want to pat him on the head.

Compelled by impulse, Xu Niannian actually patted him.

While patting, she tilted her head and teased, "Jin Yu, why are you so jealous?"

Jin Yu liked Xu Niannian. Seeing her made him unable to control his desire to kiss her and hold her.

Patted on the head by her, Jin Yu bowed his head, his hands mischievously locking her in his embrace and his palm gently caressing her waist.

He leaned his head closer to her and asked gently, "I am jealous, but can you get rid of this character?"

The thought of her carrying another man’s name made Jin Yu insanely jealous.

Before their relationship was confirmed, he could do nothing but hold in his jealousy.

After confirming their relationship, it seemed all the grievances he’d harbored in his heart could be laid out in the open.

And because Xu Niannian had once had feelings for that other man, Jin Yu spoke with utmost caution, even displaying a tendency to act pathetic and pretend obedience, afraid Xu Niannian might lash out in reaction to his pettiness.

Hearing her agreement to remove it, the clouds in Jin Yu’s heart cleared significantly, his eyes filled with intense joy, "Just cover it with my name, that’ll do."

No sooner had he finished speaking than he frowned and added, "No, it would hurt."

The words "No, it would hurt" filled Xu Niannian’s heart with warmth.

This must be what they call a tough guy with a tender heart.

To this day, she still remembered his previously fierce appearance.

Who would have thought that when he was gentle, he would be so... intoxicating and mesmerizing.

"Ahem, ahem," Xu Niannian coughed softly, pulling the man tangled in thought back to reality.

"Are you catching a cold?" Jin Yu raised his hand to her forehead.

Xu Niannian dodged, "I’m not catching a cold, stop touching me aimlessly."

"What’s wrong with touching you for a second?" Jin Yu’s hand swooped in, capturing Xu Niannian’s delicate waist and pulling her back into place, reapplying his hand, "Coughing and still claiming not to be sick?"

His brow furrowed in serious concern.

"I told you I’m not sick. I coughed on purpose." Xu Niannian raised her hand and poked the center of his brow, smoothing out his furrowed eyebrows, "Alright, we really should head out now, or my parents will start to suspect."

While Jin Yu wanted to hold her a little longer, upon hearing her words, he could only release her unwillingly, with a hint of discontent in his heart.

No sooner had they separated than Xu Duoyu’s voice came from the door, "Sis, Duoyu wants kisses and hugs, too."

His voice was quite loud, carrying the excitement of a cheerful shout.

Xu Duoyu was leaning against the door frame, his little head tilted as he looked at Xu Niannian and Jin Yu.

His round, glistening eyes flashed with the purest curiosity of childhood innocence.

Xu Niannian and Jin Yu were instantly at a loss.