Chapter 218: Apartment

ell-behaved that Lu Hanchuan couldn't help but glance at her, then used his thumb to wipe away a bit of glistening from the corner of her mouth. "You drooled.""Saliva... Saliva" Fu Xiaoyao touched her..."It's nothing." Fu Xiaoyao idly twirled her fingers, replying absentmindedly.

Lu Hanchuan lifted her chin. "Look into my eyes."

Fu Xiaoyao looked at him.

Lu Hanchuan asked again, "Come on, what were you nervous about just now"

"I said, it's nothing," Fu Xiaoyao directly took his hand away and moved to the side, creating some distance between them.

Her impatient expression made Lu Hanchuan feel slightly displeased. He took a step closer to her, pushing her into the corner of the elevator. Then he raised one arm and propped it against the elevator wall, trapping her between him and the elevator wall.

Fu Xiaoyao blinked in surprise, her heart pounding as she looked at him.

Is she being wall-hugged

"Fu Xiaoyao, are you sure you won't say anything" Lu Hanchuan lowered his head, a pair of deep eyes like ancient wells stared at Fu Xiaoyao.

Fu Xiaoyao's eyes darted nervously, trying to look away.

But the man, as if he had expected it all along, pressed his forehead against hers, preventing her from turning her head.

"One more chance. Tell me, what are you nervous about" Lu Hanchuan asked in a low voice.

This distance was too close, so close that Fu Xiaoyao could feel the warm breath he exhaled when he spoke, carrying a faint scent of mint, which was especially pleasant.

She couldn't help but close her eyes and sniff twice before replying, "It's nothing, just worrying about the rent."

"Rent" Lu Hanchuan's temples throbbed, a spark of anger in his eyes. "Do you think I let you live here to collect rent from you"

"I didn't mean that, and I never thought of it that way." Fu Xiaoyao clenched her fists.

Lu Hanchuan pursed his thin lips into a straight line, "What do you mean then"

"What I mean is, I was the one who wanted to pay you rent, but with housing prices being so high here, I might not be able to offer you a suitable amount." Fu Xiaoyao said.

Such an answer was no different from what Lu Hanchuan had expected earlier; it still treated him as an outsider.

"Fu Xiaoyao, do you even consider me your husband" Lu Hanchuan asked her with a dark face.

Fu Xiaoyao took a breath, "There was before, but not now!"

This made Lu Hanchuan laugh, "You're really honest."

Fu Xiaoyao lowered her eyes and remained silent.

Lu Hanchuan tightly closed his eyes, suppressing the anger. "Even if you harbor resentment towards me now, remember that we haven't divorced. We're still husband and wife. There's no husband who charges his wife rent! I don't want to hear such things from you again, understand"

Fu Xiaoyao lowered her head and said nothing.

As soon as Lu Hanchuan saw her like this, he knew she definitely hadn't listened. He couldn't help but get angry.

He clenched his fists, still wanting to say something, when the elevator suddenly dinged and stopped.

He had no choice but to swallow the words he hadn't said.

But he did not let go of Fu Xiaoyao so easily. Instead, he suddenly grabbed her face and kissed her lips hard before letting go and walking out of the elevator.

Fu Xiaoyao covered her lips, staring blankly at his back. She was completely dumbfounded.

He kissed her!

Still a strong kiss!

"What are you still doing The elevator is about to close." Lu Hanchuan, outside, saw Fu Xiaoyao was still staring blankly inside and pressed the open button, calling out to her.

Fu Xiaoyao came back to her senses, lowered her head, and walked out blushing.

"What are you thinking about" Lu Hanchuan tilted his head to look at her.

She shook her head, saying in a faint voice, “It’s nothing.”

"Nothing much, let's go then." Lu Hanchuan took out a magnetic card and walked forward.

Fu Xiaoyao silently followed behind him.

After walking about ten steps, Lu Hanchuan stopped in front of a door. He swiped his magnetic card on the lock, and with a beep, the door opened.

"Come in." Lu Hanchuan pulled open the door, motioning for Fu Xiaoyao to enter first.

Fu Xiaoyao didn't refuse, and walked into the apartment.

The apartment is very large and spacious, and the appliances are also complete.

But what truly caught her eye was the wall of floor-to-ceiling glass!

Fu Xiaoyao walked toward the glass wall and stood there looking out. The incredibly high vantage point allowed her to clearly see the bustling city outside.

She thought that if it were evening now, she could take in the entire city's night view.

"Like it" Lu Hanchuan walked behind Fu Xiaoyao and asked softly.

Fu Xiaoyao placed her hand on the glass wall, her eyes fixed on the outside, not giving him a single glance. "Like it,"

She answered truthfully.

The moment she walked in, she fell in love with the place.

This is exactly what she had in mind for a home. Compared to a luxurious mansion, she actually prefers this kind of apartment.

"Since you like it, then stay." Lu Hanchuan hugged Fu Xiaoyao from behind, leaning his head against her ear and saying.

The hot air he exhaled tickled Fu Xiaoyao's ears, and she couldn't help but shrink her neck. She countered with a question, "Has anyone lived here before"

"How so" Lu Hanchuan raised an eyebrow.

Fu Xiaoyao withdrew her hand from her waist and turned to face the row of sofas opposite her. "They're not new."

"I see." A look of realization flashed across Lu Hankan's eyes, followed by a light chuckle. "I've been living here for the past three years."

Fu Xiaoyao was stunned. "So you live here."

"Yes, the furniture and appliances here are also complete. Qiao Mu has arranged someone to come over every week for cleaning. This is the most suitable place for you to live now." Lu Hanchuan explained.

Fu Xiaoyao fell silent for a few seconds, "I remember, you've always disliked people touching your things, and this is your private apartment. You suddenly arranged for me to move in Is that okay"

"You're not someone else," Lu Hanchuan leaned down, staring intently at her. "You're my wife, so isn't it natural for you to live in my apartment Besides, I'll say this again, don't ever mention rent again, understand"

Seeing his serious expression, Fu Xiaoyao didn't dare to make him angry and subconsciously nodded.

Only then did Lu Hanzhan stand up satisfied.

At this moment, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.

He took it out and glanced at it, his eyes narrowed slightly. "Take a look first, if there's anything you don't like, I'll have someone change it. I'm going to take a phone call."

Having said that, he walked to the balcony.

Fu Xiaoyao glanced at him, although she was somewhat curious about who had called him, but this curiosity was ultimately overcome by her liking for the apartment. She retracted her gaze and happily went to check out the other rooms of the apartment.

On the balcony, Lu Hanchuan slid down the receiver and put the phone to his ear, “Grandpa, is there something”

"I heard you brought Xiao Yao back" the old man asked on the phone.

Lu Hanchuan hummed softly, "How did Grandfather know I don't remember telling you."

"You don't need to know how I found out, just tell me, what do you mean" the old man demanded.

Even Lu Hanzhan could hear the sound of his grandfather's cane tapping on the floor through the phone. "What does Grandpa mean"

He leaned against the railing on the balcony, his voice cold as he asked.

The old man hummed, "What do I mean Of course, I'm talking about why you brought Xiao Yao back. She wants to divorce you! Don't tell me she's forgiven you now."

"Of course not." Lu Hanchuan looked towards the apartment.

I just happened to see her excitedly taking pictures of the apartment with her phone.

Seeing her so happy at this moment, his heart was filled with joy as well. A faint smile touched the depths of his eyes.

"If she wasn't willing, how could she possibly agree to come back with you" The old master suddenly narrowed his eyes in suspicion. "You wouldn't have threatened her, would you"retty little face to the air.He looked at her for a long, long time before getting up and going to the bathroom.A few days later, Fu Xiaoyao's birthday arrived, and coincidentally, it was also the wee...