196: Chapter 196 Go brush your teeth

[Xu Mengjie: dear, there's not much going on at the company today, so I can head back early. Do you want to come over for dinner? If you're coming, I'll go buy some groceries and cook for you.]

Li Luo was stunned after reading it. He had just eaten at his Old Classmate's house last night, and today another woman was inviting him to dinner.

But it was about time; he should spend some time with this young matron. After all, he was going to meet her parents in a few days.

Thinking of this, Li Luo immediately replied.

[Li Luo: After six o'clock should be fine, I'll be free then.]

[Xu Mengjie: That's fine, dear. We'll go by your schedule. I'll be waiting for you! Is there any dish you want to eat?]

[Li Luo: Just buy whatever you see. Anything is fine with me, I'm not a picky eater.]

[Xu Mengjie: Okay then, dear. I'll go to the supermarket in a bit.]

[Li Luo: Mm.]

Jianhua Building.

Xu Mengjie put down her phone with a happy face. She hadn't originally planned on asking her man to come over today.

After all, she had just mentioned it two days ago. Constantly asking her man to come over felt a bit inappropriate.

She was very clear about her situation; she was just a divorced woman. Xu Mengjie had a clear understanding of her own position.

Last night, she contacted her family and said her man was back. As soon as Xu Mengjie's parents heard this, they said they were preparing to set off for Jiangrather in the next few days.

Coupled with the fact that she had indeed been focusing her energy on work lately, she decided to treat him well.

After all, this man of hers had never made any demands of her yet.

Forty minutes later, Li Luo paid the bill and walked out of the restaurant, continuing to work hard for the six positive reviews needed for the afternoon.

In this way, the afternoon passed quietly in receiving orders and dropping off passengers.

Looking at the eight positive reviews displayed on the system, Li Luo felt a bit depressed.

Checking the time, it was already almost six o'clock. Li Luo remembered his appointment with Xu Mengjie and drove toward Jinmao Mansion, the residential area where she lived.

As for the remaining two positive reviews, Li Luo planned to come back out and take a few more orders to finish them off after dinner.

Arriving at Xu Mengjie's unit building, Li Luo parked the car, tidied his clothes slightly, and then walked toward the elevator entrance carrying a small gift.

He rang the doorbell twice, and after a moment, the security door was gently opened.

“dear, you're here. Quick, come in,” Xu Mengjie said softly.

Li Luo looked at the young matron before him; it was obvious she had dressed up specially.

She was wearing a light blue dress with exquisite makeup, and her hair was simply tied behind her head, making her look exceptionally fresh and moving.

After looking her over, Li Luo couldn't help but nod.

“You're dressed nicely, you look very good.”

Xu Mengjie felt a surge of joy upon hearing this, but a faint blush still appeared on her face.

“Thank you for the compliment, dear. Hurry and come in.”

“Okay.”

As Li Luo spoke, he put on slippers and handed over the small gift box in his hand.

“A little something for you.”

Seeing this, a flash of surprise crossed Xu Mengjie's eyes as she reached out to take it.

When she clearly saw the logo on it, she pursed her lips and smiled lightly.

“Thank you, dear, for the Givenchy.”

After her man entered the house, Xu Mengjie gently closed the door.

Li Luo saw that the dining table was already set with various dishes, mostly seafood, which left him a bit speechless.

Do these women just love buying seafood?

Seeing her man's expression, Xu Mengjie said somewhat apprehensively,

“dear, do you not like it?”

Hearing this, Li Luo smiled and waved his hand.

“No, it's just that I ate quite a lot of seafood last night.”

Hearing those words, Xu Mengjie said apologetically,

“I'm sorry, dear. I didn't know what you wanted to eat, and since the seafood looked quite fresh today, I bought a bit more.”

“It's fine, how can I blame you? It's my fault for not telling you clearly. Let's sit down and eat.”

“Then dear, if you don't like eating seafood, there's a little meat in the house. I'll stir-fry some pork for you, okay?”

Li Luo listened and nodded.

“That works. Just stir-fry one dish, and I'll eat a little less seafood.”

“Then wait a moment, hubby, it'll be ready very soon.”

“Mm, no rush.”

In a short while, Xu Mengjie walked out carrying a steaming plate of food and placed it on the dining table.

She turned back to the kitchen and brought over two bowls of rice.

“dear, dinner is ready.”

“Mm, you eat too.” Li Luo reached out to take it and said with a smile.

Afterward, the two sat at the dining table, eating and chatting.

Xu Mengjie picked up a piece of stir-fried pork and put it in her man's bowl, a slight smile on the corners of her mouth.

“dear, try this and see if it's to your taste.”

Li Luo put it in his mouth and chewed a few times.

“Mm, the taste is good.”

Seeing this, a flash of joy appeared in Xu Mengjie's eyes, and she served her man a bowl of black chicken soup.

“Then have some soup. I simmered this for a long time; it's very fresh.”

As the two ate and talked, Xu Mengjie suddenly changed the subject and said softly,

“dear, I've already told my parents. They plan to come to Jiangning in the next few days.”

Li Luo picked up a piece of shrimp meat, put it in his mouth, and said indistinctly,

“Let them come then. Didn't we agree on this? We have to meet sooner or later anyway.”

Seeing her man eat several pieces of shrimp meat in a row, Xu Mengjie immediately put on disposable gloves, picked up a Boston lobster, peeled off the shell, and put the meat into his bowl.

Seeing this, Li Luo asked casually,

“In a few days, once I've handled my affairs, I'll arrange a dinner. You come over then too, and meet up with the others.”

Hearing this, Xu Mengjie's hand, which had just taken off the disposable glove, couldn't help but tremble. Her chopsticks fell to the floor with a crisp clatter.

After bending down to pick them up, she said with a face full of unease,

“Hubby, can I not go?”

Li Luo's brow couldn't help but furrow slightly upon hearing this.

Pan Xingyue had said the same thing a few days ago. Because Gu Yuqing had only just become his woman, Li Luo planned to wait a couple of days before mentioning it.

As for Xu Wei, Ai Shanshan, and An Yaxuan, he had already informed them, and they were all aware.

Seeing this expression on her man, Xu Mengjie's heart tightened, and her already uneasy face turned slightly pale.

“Why don't you want to go? What's the reason?” Li Luo asked at this point.

“De...ar, don't be angry. I'll go, that's all.”

“It's inevitable that you go. First, tell me the reason why you don't want to.”

“I'm a divorced woman. It feels inappropriate for me to go,” Xu Mengjie said, her mood a bit low.

Li Luo had wondered what reason she had for not wanting to go; he hadn't expected the young matron to be worried about this.

So he changed his tone and said warmly,

“I don't mind, so what are you worried about? As for the other sisters, they are all very easy to get along with. Don't worry!”

Hearing these words, Xu Mengjie's heart finally stabilized a bit. Then she hesitated and said softly,

“I understand, dear. I want to ask, how many sisters do I have now?”

“Also, are there any others like me who are divorced?”

“Including you, there are six currently. As for being divorced, you're the only one.” Li Luo didn't lie to her and answered truthfully.

“Oh.”

Seeing the young matron with her head lowered and her mood a bit off, Li Luo wasn't stupid; he naturally knew what she was thinking.

So he raised an eyebrow and said jokingly,

“Out of the six, you're the only one who has been married. You should feel proud. After all, you're their big sister; you need to set an example.”

“Che, you just know how to coax me.”

Xu Mengjie's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gave her man a reproachful glare.

“I'm just afraid they'll say I'm divorced, that I'm not good enough for you, and mock me.”

“Alright, alright. Since I'm taking you there, that means I acknowledge your status. No one will mock you.”

As he spoke, Li Luo reached out a hand and stroked her hair.

“Besides, I just said they are all good girls. Rest assured!”

Touched by his words, Xu Mengjie's eyes filled with a misty gaze.

“dear, with those words from you, I can be at peace. You can't despise me in the future.”

Li Luo smiled and said gently,

“How could I? Don't worry. Now hurry and eat, let's not talk about this topic anymore. Just keep it in mind.”

“Okay, dear.”

After the meal, Xu Mengjie cleared the dishes while Li Luo brushed his teeth and sat on the sofa playing with his phone, planning to rest for a bit before going out to run a few more orders.

After all, he was only two positive reviews away from getting a lucky draw chance. If he were to give up now, it was clearly impossible.

Checking the time, it was about seven-thirty. Li Luo planned to rest for another half hour before setting off.

Thinking of this, he leaned back on the sofa and scrolled through his phone contentedly.

After finishing in the kitchen, Xu Mengjie brought a glass of water and placed it on the coffee table in front of her man.

“dear, what are you looking at? You're so absorbed.”

“Nothing, just a funny video. Are you done cleaning up?” Li Luo put down his phone and said casually.

“Mm, all done.”

As Xu Mengjie spoke, she intended to sit down on the sofa next to her man.

“Go brush your teeth before coming over.”

“Ah!”

Xu Mengjie was a bit dazed after hearing this, but she quickly reacted.

After all, she had already mentally prepared herself when she asked her man to come over today.

She just hadn't expected her man to be in such a hurry; the two had only just finished eating.

“What 'ah'? I want you to spend some time with me; I have to go out in a bit.”

As he spoke, Li Luo showed a speechless expression.

“Don't tell me you're not ready yet.”

“No, no, dear, I've been ready for a long time. I just didn't expect you to be in such a rush,” Xu Mengjie said with a slightly red face.

Then, remembering something, she added,

“dear, you just said you still have to go out? Are you not staying here tonight?”

“Well, do you want me to stay here? If you do, then I'll stay here tonight,” Li Luo asked back with a smile.

Xu Mengjie gave him a charming, sidelong glance.

“Asking what you already know. I'm ignoring you; I'm going to brush my teeth.”

Seeing this, Li Luo smiled and shook his head. He really hadn't had any other thoughts just now.

He just wanted Xu Mengjie to brush her teeth so they could kiss for a bit before he left.

However, seeing the young matron like this now actually stirred up a bit of fire in him.

But at the thought of still needing two more positive reviews, he hurriedly suppressed that fire. After all, he had to prioritize the big picture.

After washing up, Xu Mengjie walked over and sat down on the sofa.

“Did I tell you to sit there? Come here.”

“Oh.”

Xu Mengjie responded and sat down next to her man with blushing cheeks. Instantly, a waft of fragrance hit his nose.

She was about to say something, but before she could react, she was pulled into his embrace.

Seeing her man's somewhat excited expression, Xu Mengjie appeared much more natural. She leaned gently in his arms and looked at him with beautiful, large, bedroom eyes.

Seeing this, Li Luo naturally had no reservations. He held her, lowered his head, and kissed her.

After kissing for a minute, Xu Mengjie was getting a bit addicted.

Hooking her arms around her man's neck, she began to respond intensely. Their tongues tangled wildly in their mouths.

After continuing like this for a while, Xu Mengjie felt a bit of difficulty breathing and gently pushed him away.

“De...ar, let's rest for a bit!”

Li Luo wasn't doing much better. As soon as she finished speaking, he continued to hold her and tangle with her.

Five minutes later, Xu Mengjie pushed him away again.

“dear, wait a moment, I can't catch my breath.”

Seeing this, Li Luo whispered a few words into her ear.

Hearing those words, Xu Mengjie uncontrollably bit her lower lip. As someone who had been through it, she understood everything.

This made her already blushing cheeks look even more seductive.

In a short while, Li Luo leaned back on the sofa and slowly exhaled a breath of hot air. Then he narrowed his eyes and completely emptied his mind.

Time flew by, and soon thirty minutes had passed. Xu Mengjie looked up and gave him a charming, sidelong glance.

After she finished washing up, Li Luo saw that the time was about right and stood up. He then said to the emerging Xu Mengjie,

“I'm leaving now. I'll come back later. You wash up and wait for me in bed.”

Although Xu Mengjie's heart was already surging, she could only forcibly suppress it now.

Upon hearing this, she couldn't help but pout her lips and respond,

“Alright then. Be careful on the road, and come back early.”

Li Luo smiled and leaned in to whisper a few words in Xu Mengjie's ear.

This caused Xu Mengjie, whose blush had already faded, to instantly turn red with shame again.

Next, Li Luo gave her another kiss on the forehead.

“Got it? Wait for me in bed.”

“dear, I've got it. Come back early,” Xu Mengjie said softly with her head lowered.

“Okay.”

After saying that, Li Luo went downstairs, started the car, opened the Ride-hailing service app, and began taking orders.

There were quite a few orders in the evening. After taking three orders, he completed his first positive review.

This put him in a good mood, and he clicked to take another order.

Ding!

“To receive a comfort-class specialized car order, please go to the Heaven on Earth Bar to pick up and drop off this passenger.”

Looking at this order, Li Luo couldn't help but frown.

He actually really disliked picking up customers from bars.

He remembered that before he changed cars, he had picked up a drunk female passenger.

That female passenger sat in the back row and talked to him about what love is.

Li Luo had said right then and there that vomiting in the car would cost two hundred, which immediately ended the conversation.

But it was only past ten o'clock now. Wouldn't a normal bar just be starting its revelry at this time?

Maybe it was someone nearby. He didn't think too much more about it and clicked to accept the order.