Chapter 23: Missing Clothes

Seeing the embarrassment in Liu Suyan’s eyes, Lu Qiwen smirked, “I’m not doing anything. You told me I could look around, didn’t you? I just thought this wardrobe looked interesting. But don’t worry, I’m not interested in what’s inside.”

Liu Suyan glared at him and pushed him out of the room, “Hmph, get out. And you better tell me where that scent on you came from, or you won’t get any lunch.”

Lu Qiwen laughed, “Alright, alright. I’ll come clean and confess everything.”

Seeing his playful demeanor, Liu Suyan couldn’t help but smile as she pushed him out and shut the door with a bang.

She flopped onto the bed and frantically searched through the towel, but her underwear was nowhere to be found. Her face turned bright red at the thought of her panties being in Lu Qiwen’s possession. She was torn between wanting to rush out and snatch them back and feeling too embarrassed to face him.

When she finally emerged from the room, her eyes avoided his. Lu Qiwen, noticing her long absence, guessed she had realized he had taken her panties.

Both felt awkward, but Lu Qiwen broke the silence first, “Wow, this smells amazing. Let me try your cooking, Suyan.”

His words eased the tension, and Liu Suyan smiled, “You’ll want more after just one bite.”

As he started eating, he joked, “This is so good, I might get addicted. You might have to cook for me forever.”

Blushing, Liu Suyan replied, “In your dreams. There’s no such thing as a free lunch.”

Seeing her shy reaction, Lu Qiwen’s heart soared. His words had hinted at his feelings, and her lack of outright rejection gave him hope.

Sensing his excitement, Liu Suyan’s blush deepened. “Hey, stop daydreaming and explain where that scent came from. If you don’t, you won’t even get this meal.”

Her pouty lips and serious expression, mixed with a hint of playfulness, made Lu Qiwen’s heart skip a beat. He was so captivated that he forgot to eat.

Seeing his infatuation, Liu Suyan felt a sweet satisfaction. She tapped her chopsticks on his bowl, “Come on, spill it.”

Snapping out of his daze, he grinned, “Don’t worry. I’ll explain everything, just so I can keep eating your delicious food.”

As he ate, he recounted the events of the previous night, omitting certain details. He didn’t mention He Xuan’s private moment or the fact that his foot injury was caused by her doctor.

Liu Suyan listened intently, her eyes sharp with intelligence. Lu Qiwen worried she might think he was lying.

Though she believed most of his story, she knew there had to be more. A doctor wouldn’t stomp on someone for no reason. She suspected there was more between him and the doctor that he wasn’t sharing.

Despite her suspicions, she wasn’t angry. Everyone had their secrets, even with those closest to them.

“So, when did you start living with a famous actress? I had no idea.”

Liu Suyan’s voice carried a hint of jealousy. She knew He Xuan was staying at Lu Qiwen’s place and wondered what had happened between them. Despite knowing Lu Qiwen well after nearly four years, she was aware of how men could be tempted by women.

Hearing the jealousy in her voice, Lu Qiwen felt a surge of joy. Making the usually composed Liu Suyan jealous was a first for him.

Eager to clear up any misunderstanding, he quickly said, “I felt sorry for her, so I let her stay. If you saw her, you’d understand. Anyone would feel compassion.”

Liu Suyan nodded, still silent. Growing anxious, Lu Qiwen added, “If you don’t believe me, I’ll take you to the hospital to see He Xuan.”

She rolled her eyes, “We’re not in a relationship. You can live with whoever you want. It’s none of my business.”

Lu Qiwen smiled, “I just didn’t want you to misunderstand. We might not be together now, but what about the future?”

Blushing, she changed the subject, “Alright, enough of that. Did you bring the medicine I asked for?”

Lu Qiwen grinned mischievously, “Suyan, do you really need that kind of medicine? If you have a problem, I can help you. I guarantee you’ll be cured.”

His eyes roamed over her ample chest, a sly smile on his lips.

She glared at him, “I told you, it’s not for me. It’s for my sister-in-law. Now give me the medicine.”

Finally understanding, he nodded, “I see. But it’s rare for women to have such issues. Are you sure it’s not your brother who has the problem?”

“Shut up! My brother is fine. Just give me the medicine. If it doesn’t work, I’ll deal with you.”

He handed her the jade bottle, “This will work. If you don’t believe me, try one yourself.”

Blushing, she quickly pocketed the bottle, “This better not be some aphrodisiac. If it is, I won’t give it to her. She’ll kill me.”

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