Chapter 326

Chapter 326 - In the Elevator

“They're outside now. Most residents here work night shifts, so they'll be out and about,” Loong Xiaoyi informed Wu Junyi.

Ann Yichen took Loong Xiaoyi's words to heart, even though Ann Yichen's initial comment was made in jest.

“Am I really that embarrassing?” Ann Yichen's tone betrayed discomfort. Failing to spot Loong Xiaoyi around, he felt wounded by his words and actions.

Loong Xiaoyi sighed, pondering how his words came across as hurtful.

Opting not to elaborate to Ann Yichen, Loong Xiaoyi lifted him and positioned them both in the elevator's center.

Ann Yichen felt a surge of fear. Moments ago, Loong Xiaoyi warned him about being spotted, hence his plea not to cling to him. So why the sudden change of heart?

“Don't blame me later,” Loong Xiaoyi uttered without further explanation.

Confusion engulfed Ann Yichen, but before he could grasp its meaning, the elevator halted at the basement's first floor, revealing two attractive women.

Catching sight of Loong Xiaoyi carrying Ann Yichen, the women met his bewildered gaze, creating an awkward atmosphere. Unsure whether to proceed, they exchanged uncertain glances.

Sensing their discomfort, Loong Xiaoyi graciously stepped aside, offering them the space.

Feeling obliged by his gesture, the women reluctantly boarded the elevator.

As the doors closed, one of the women stole a curious glance at Loong Xiaoyi and Ann Yichen, intrigued by their peculiar situation.

Ann Yichen wished for the ground to swallow him whole. Only now did he grasp Loong Xiaoyi's intentions—to spare the women discomfort. Regrettably, he found himself in this mortifying situation.

“Indeed, we are.” Loong Xiaoyi admitted openly.

Ann Yichen dared not utter a word, wishing to vanish. Fortunately, they reached their floor, or who knew what the grandmother might have said next.

Yet, they both heard the grandmother's final remark clearly, “So, this is what our eldest meant by ‘lovely'! Two men together!”

“They're called spouses, not just two men,” her husband corrected.

“Oh, forget it, it's because you're too lax that she hasn't found a boyfriend. What kind of romance novels is she writing all day? I'm confiscating her phone when I go upstairs. I want a grandchild.”

Despite her anger, the grandmother didn't hold prejudices against homosexuals. Throughout, she didn't express any opinion about them, except forbidding her daughter from writing such novels.

“You did it intentionally! Alright, Loong Xiaoyi, you've got guts!” Ann Yichen cursed, wanting to both shame and hurt him.

“It was just your misunderstanding. I had to act to clear my name, didn't I?” Loong Xiaoyi justified himself with a smile.

“You did it on purpose. Your mother's heart is truly devious.”

Ann Yichen cursed, but as he looked up, he noticed Loong Xiaoyi staring blankly at the door.

“What's the matter? Is the key misplaced?”

Loong Xiaoyi hesitated before responding, “No, the door isn't locked.”

But it's odd, I distinctly remember locking it before we left!

Suddenly, Loong Xiaoyi trembled, uncertain if he remembered something or not.

“What!? Unlocked? How dare you leave without locking the door?” Ann Yichen, oblivious to Loong Xiaoyi's demeanor, exclaimed again.