32: Chapter 32 Time Management is a Technical Skill

Ling Rui's hair was piled up, she wore a transparent shower cap, and her cheeks were flushed.

Beads of water constantly gathered and slid down between the hills and valleys, and occasionally, one would drip from a certain protruding point.

It looked like it could be held in one hand.

Although she didn't have any outstanding features, she was slim and pleasant to look at, with no unwanted fat.

Her long legs were slender and straight, her skin fair and lustrous; it was clear she took good care of it.

Overall, she lived up to Cheat Dad's rating of 7 for her figure.

Her arms had a tendency to try to cover herself, but because she hadn't received permission from someone, she forcefully stopped herself.

Zhao Xiaoshuai didn't say any extra words, yet she created this conflict for herself and enjoyed it.

He threw the bath towel to her casually. "Dry yourself off."

Shyness, excitement, and other things were intertwined, making her facial expression very strange.

But it looked strangely alluring.

She just wiped herself silently, wiping very slowly, very carefully, and very obediently.

He just watched silently.

"Once you're done wiping, get out."

Watching Ling Rui shuffling along, he added, "Hurry up."

She obeyed and quickened her pace, though the expression on her face was mixed with pain, becoming even more complex and strange.

He sat down on the edge of the bed and looked at the approaching Ling Rui.

Ling Rui was truly careless in her daily life; there were water stains in some places that she hadn't wiped dry.

She walked to the bedside and stood still, waiting for the next instruction. This was no longer just her home; she was no longer the owner here.

Zhao Xiaoshuai patted the inner side of the bed. "Lie down here."

She obediently lay down and buried her head in her arms.

From behind, one could see that the roots of her ears were completely red, proving that she wasn't indifferent in her heart.

But all the way here, she hadn't made a single attempt to cover herself.

Because of her slender figure and the position, her shoulder blades were very prominent, making him appreciate them for a few extra seconds.

She wasn't the type with a very curvy rear; lying flat on the bed, there weren't any exaggerated hills, just red, clearly swollen.

Ling Rui waited nervously. Suddenly, she felt Zhao Xiaoshuai's hand gently stroking the redness and swelling he had caused himself, but it didn't have the burning, searing heat she had imagined.

Instead, it was slightly cool and sticky; it seemed he had applied something to her.

Voltaren ointment, a very effective topical anti-swelling cream.

After carefully smoothing the ointment, he deliberately gave the swollen area a light tap. "Let it air out."

Wiping his hands, he draped a corner of the quilt over her back.

Her floor heating was fine, and the whole room was very hot—to the extent that being naked wouldn't be an issue—but there was always the possibility of catching a cold.

"Are you leaving?"

Ling Rui noticed Zhao Xiaoshuai stand up and quickly raised her head to ask pitifully.

"Nonsense, I've been delayed by you for so long, the whole afternoon has been wasted."

"I'm sorry... Then when will you come to see me again?"

"When I'm in the mood. Also, from now on, only I am allowed to come to see you; you are not allowed to come to see me on your own initiative. Do you hear me?"

"I hear you... Then what if I really miss you?"

"Hold it in."

Zhao Xiaoshuai's assertiveness and impatience seemed to please Ling Rui greatly; she tightened her legs and kept looking at him with eyes that seemed ready to melt.

"Give me your spare key."

"I forgot where I put it; you can just take the one I have on the table."

He took the key from the table and walked out the door without looking back.

With a click, peace returned to Ling Rui's home, but she remained in the posture of looking toward the door for a long time.

"I have to wash again."

Having been dragged around by Ling Rui for over two hours, he had no mood to continue driving for Didi.

However, he didn't lose out either.

Thinking about his upcoming schedule, he took out his phone and sent a few messages.

"Guan Xiaosu, are you home? I'm going to see Anan. I have to leave before dinner, so don't go to any trouble."

"Xinyi, did you go out to play with your classmates?"

"Yuyan, wait for me at home tonight; I'm coming over today."

He only had a few women, yet he already felt it was hard to manage his time; he really envied some time management masters.

Just as he was about to search for some knowledge on improving time management, the beautiful women replied one after another.

"No, I'm at home reading. Are you coming? Then I'll go buy some groceries now."

Sister-in-law was the first to reply, almost instantly.

As a top student, she shouldn't be looking at her phone often; maybe it was just a coincidence.

But Zhao Xiaoshuai might not have noticed, or rather, deliberately ignored that the messages he sent to Sister-in-law were always replied to instantly.

"Yeah, no overtime today; I'll come by your place in a bit for a meal."

"Received. What do you want to eat?"

"Just make whatever."

The second person to reply was Guan Xiaosu.

"At home."

Still the same personality of using as few words as possible. It was fine in reality, but he didn't expect Guan Xiaosu to be the same online.

Finally, after quite a while, he received a reply from Xu Yuyan.

"I was just discussing the last matter with Sister Hong and didn't see your message. Got it, I'll wait for you at home tonight."

After a while, she sent another message: "I bought a new outfit today; I'll wear it for you to see."

Zhao Xiaoshuai felt a bit hot inside looking at the message. In his impression, Xu Yuyan didn't seem like such an assertive person; he wondered who taught her.

Starting the car, he headed to the first stop.

There didn't seem to be any changes in Guan Xiaosu's home. Today, she was wearing a grey off-the-shoulder thin shirt.

Her collarbones were beautiful, and combined with her swan neck, her overall temperament was immediately elevated to another level.

This outfit perfectly set off these two strengths of hers, though in the past, she wouldn't have known how to wear this kind of clothing.

"Anan, come and greet your godfather."

The little girl didn't look much different, just not as afraid of people as the first time.

"Guan Xiaosu, don't skimp on things that need spending; if it's not enough, tell me."

"It's enough."

They talked in detail about Anan's condition, and everything was looking up.

Now Guan Xiaosu had enough money, and many medicines that she couldn't afford before had been bought and were being used.

It shouldn't be long now; once Anan's condition is stabilized and she undergoes a major surgery, there will be a chance for a complete cure.

"As for that guy surnamed Lei, don't worry, I've already arranged everything; I will definitely make him pay the price."

"Anan, go into the room and play by yourself for a while."

Guan Xiaosu waited until the door was closed before replying: "Although I wasn't truly harmed, there must have been many other victims. It would be best if he gets the punishment he deserves."

"If you can contact these victims, it would be best to help collect evidence; it might be useful later."

"I will try."

After a pause, she seemed to be weighing her words before asking again: "Are you living alone now?"