164: Could it be that Lu Chen wants to play idiom chain again?

The thought that Lu Chen might want to 'play that game' with her tonight almost drowned Chen Mengyao in shyness, mixed with panic and nervousness.

They had only just kissed today! Was it too soon for 'that game' now!?

Chen Mengyao quickly shook her head and waved her hands, saying in a flustered tone, "No need, Lu Chen, the bus is still running, I can go back by myself."

After thinking for a moment, she was afraid Lu Chen wouldn't agree, so she quickly added, "Besides, I still need to go back and take care of my mother and Xuening; they can't do without me at night."

To her surprise, Lu Chen smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I'll have the driver pick Xuening up now. From now on, you and Xuening can live in the manor; it will be more convenient and save you from running back and forth."

"Ah!!!?" Chen Mengyao's mouth fell open, her eyes wide like copper bells, as she looked at Lu Chen in astonishment.

Her tender pink face was slightly puffed out from surprise, looking incredibly cute.

Her mind was a bit muddled; she never expected that something she had always longed for would be brought up so easily by Lu Chen.

Chen Mengyao felt as if her thoughts had been seen through, and she panicked a little, quickly adding, "But my mother is still in the hospital; she still needs me..."

Before she could finish, Lu Chen interrupted her with a smile, "Actually, I've wanted to find a caregiver for your mother for a long time. Don't worry, I'll find a top-tier caregiver for your mother to help take care of her. This way, you can fully dedicate yourself to working at the manor."

Chen Mengyao 'ah-ed' again, somewhat stunned.

She quickly waved her hand and said, "No need..."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "What? You don't trust the caregiver I'll find for your mother? Don't worry, they are absolutely professional. How about this, I'll find you a few of the top ones from abroad, the kind that earn five hundred thousand a month?"

"How much?" Chen Mengyao was astonished, barely believing the number she had heard.

Lu Chen smiled and repeated, "Caregivers from abroad who specialize in serving the wealthy, five hundred thousand a month."

Chen Mengyao swallowed, waving her hands vigorously, "No, no, Lu Chen, you've already helped us so much, there's no need to spend that money..."

However, Lu Chen displayed his usual dominance, stating, "It's decided."

Hearing Lu Chen say that, Chen Mengyao immediately stopped talking.

She knew that whenever Lu Chen showed that expression and tone, no one could defy him.

She sighed inwardly, thinking that their family now owed Lu Chen even more, probably an amount they could never repay in this lifetime.

But for some reason, Chen Mengyao also felt a hint of secret joy.

Could Lu Chen be doing this to keep her indebted for life, so she wouldn't leave?

It must be like that, right?

Chen Mengyao scratched her head, her breathing still rapid, unsure what to say.

The problems she couldn't figure out were actually solved by Lu Chen just like that?

Indeed, anything that can be solved with money isn't a problem... Lu Chen then said, "Alright, don't think so much. I'll have Xun Xiaoxiao arrange a place for you; from now on, you can live here with peace of mind."

Chen Mengyao was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "No need, Lu Chen, I can just live here. There are a few empty rooms upstairs; I can clean one up and move in."

Lu Chen was about to say something when he suddenly thought it might be quite interesting to have Chen Mengyao and Gu Xiaoxiao live together.

So, he smiled and said, "Alright, then it's settled."

Chen Mengyao breathed a sigh of relief; she was really afraid Lu Chen would arrange something else for her that she couldn't handle.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Then I'll accompany you upstairs to tidy up."

Chen Mengyao was about to refuse, but on second thought, she felt it might not be so bad after all.

She hesitated, then nodded and said, "Okay."

Immediately after, Lu Chen led Chen Mengyao upstairs.

Chen Mengyao originally wanted to walk behind Lu Chen, but he directly took her small hand, dominantly placing it in his own palm.

After several gentle attempts to pull away, Chen Mengyao realized she couldn't break free.

So, she whispered, "Lu Chen, Gu Xiaoxiao is still upstairs."

Lu Chen smiled slightly and said, "What if she's upstairs? Are you afraid of her, or am I afraid of her?"

Chen Mengyao pursed her lips, saying nothing, just blushing as she let Lu Chen lead her upstairs.

At this moment, Gu Xiaoxiao had just finished washing up upstairs.

She emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a snow-white bath towel.

Her wet hair fell casually beside her fair, jade-like face, with a few strands playfully clinging to her flushed cheeks.

The bath towel perfectly enveloped her slender and graceful figure; below, one could see her delicate, fair feet, with cute, rounded toes like freshly peeled pearls.

Her long, straight legs were subtly visible beneath the bath towel, her skin glowing faintly, exuding an alluring beauty.

She was just about to return to her room to sleep when she suddenly heard footsteps on the stairs.

Gu Xiaoxiao was a bit stunned; at this hour, why would anyone be coming?

Could it be Lu Chen? As she thought this, her face instantly flushed.

Why was Lu Chen coming so late? Could he possibly want to play a 'word-chain game'?

Gu Xiaoxiao's face grew even redder, and there was even a hint of anticipation in her heart.

She pressed her legs together, lightly bit her pink lips, and then prepared to pretend she hadn't heard anything, planning to re-emerge from the bathroom.

So, she returned to the bathroom, waiting quietly.

Only when the footsteps appeared upstairs did she open the door again, pretending to have just stepped out of the bathroom.

However, when she saw the two figures outside the bathroom, she was immediately stunned.

Her eyes widened, and the anticipation in them instantly turned to utter astonishment.

Her mouth was slightly agape, the blush on her face not yet faded, now completely replaced by surprise.

Gu Xiaoxiao instinctively clutched the edge of her bath towel with both hands, her entire body as if under a spell, standing still.

Her gaze constantly shifted between Lu Chen and Chen Mengyao's tightly clasped hands.