Chapter 1510: Two drenched chickens

Chapter 1510: Two drenched chickens

It was already nine o'clock.

The thunder continued, and the rain kept pouring down.

In the quaint little courtyard, the landlady, holding an umbrella, led Dong Xuebing and Jiang Min out of the house. They walked on the damp ground, braving the breeze, heading towards the backyard. Rows of small wooden houses filled the space, some larger, presumably double rooms. They headed towards the row of wooden houses at the far end. Several red lanterns were lit at the doors. Some people were asleep, while others were still leaning against the windows, enjoying the rain.

Only the lantern in the middle house was not lit.

The landlady went in first, taking out the keys to open the door. The lights inside and outside the house were turned on with a click.

"This is it," she said.

"Great, thank you," Dong Xuebing replied.

"The bathroom has hot water for showering," the landlady added.

"Okay, got it," Dong Xuebing nodded.

"Any other requests, let me know in advance," the landlady said.

"Could you add an extra blanket? Also, do you have any clean clothes available?" Dong Xuebing asked.

"We have blankets but no clothes. You can hang them up to dry if you didn't bring any. If the rain stops tomorrow and the sun comes out, they'll dry by noon," the landlady replied.

"That'll do, thank you," Dong Xuebing said.

"I'll have someone bring them to you shortly," the landlady said before leaving with her umbrella.

Seeing Jiang Min shiver, Dong Xuebing quickly ushered her into the house. He closed the door behind them, shutting out the slightly chilly wind and rain outside. The wind creaked the door while the raindrops pattered against the wooden windows, creating a crisp sound. It had a somewhat poetic feeling.

The room was very small, barely seven or eight square meters.

Underneath the window in the center was a small bed, pressed against the wooden wall. There was a small wooden table and chair next to it, and on the right-hand side of the door was another door, presumably leading to the bathroom. Other than that, the room was bare, simple, and elegant, with pitifully little space.

Dong Xuebing sighed, "It's so small."

Jiang Min pushed her wet hair back and said, "Having a place to stay is already good. Otherwise, we'd have to spend the night in the rain."

Dong Xuebing apologized, "I'm sorry for inconveniencing you. It's all my fault."This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Jiang Min smiled, "What's there to blame you for? I think the environment here is quite nice."

"It is. The atmosphere of these small wooden houses is quite charming and relaxing. I like this style," Dong Xuebing agreed.

Jiang Min took Dong Xuebing's coat off and said, "We're both soaking wet. Let's get things done first. You go take a shower, and I'll change after you."

Dong Xuebing insisted, "You go first. I'm not in a hurry."

Jiang Min said, "You've been in the rain more than I have. You've been holding the umbrella for me all the way. Go quickly."

Dong Xuebing dried himself off and realized no bathrobe was left in the bathroom. Since it was a single room, there was only one bathrobe, which Jiang Min had used. Dong Xuebing hesitated momentarily, thinking of saying something, but then decided against it. He wrapped a long towel around his waist, barely covering himself. Then he glanced at their clothes on the sink. He didn't dare to touch Jiang Min's underwear, so he didn't wash anything. He pushed open the door and saw Jiang Min sitting on a stool, wiping her shoes with a napkin. Next to her were Dong Xuebing's leather shoes, which had already been wiped clean. Tomorrow, they could air them out. Jiang Min was now wiping her shoes, and she turned her head when she heard Dong Xuebing.

"Jiang Min, I'm done showering."

"Hmm, why aren't you wearing clothes?"

"Oh, right. I forgot. I'll make do without," Dong Xuebing replied.

"Alright, Xuebing. Get into bed quickly so you don't catch a cold. When the staff comes later, I'll ask them for another bathrobe for you."

"Okay."

"Did you put the clothes there?"

"Yes, I left them on the table."

"Alright, don't worry about anything else."

Dong Xuebing didn't hesitate and walked to the bed in his slippers, climbing under the covers. Not because he was cold but because being bare-chested and bare-legged made him feel embarrassed. "I'll just lie down for a bit. I'll sleep on the floor later tonight," he coughed.

"We'll see," Jiang Min replied, finishing drying her shoes. She struggled to stand up, probably because of her back, and washed her clothes at the bathroom.

A few minutes later, the clothes were all taken care of. There wasn't much to wash, so it was a quick task. Dong Xuebing on the bed, caught sight of their clothes hanging in the bathroom. From his angle, he could see Jiang Min's underwear hanging on the hanger, emitting a tempting light.

At that moment, there was a knock at the door. Two female staff members entered, one carrying a set of blankets for them and the other holding a tray with steaming milk and some bread snacks. Seeing the food made Dong Xuebing's mouth water, especially on a rainy day.

"Here are your things."

"Great, just leave them here."

"Is there anything else you need?"

"Oh, right. Bring a bathrobe for my student, please."

"Okay, coming right up."

After delivering the bathrobe, the staff members closed the door and left. Jiang Min handed the bathrobe to Dong Xuebing. "You don't need to get up. Eat in bed," she said, pulling the table closer and sitting down to drink her hot milk.

Dong Xuebing took the cup of milk. "Ah, feels good."

Jiang Min smiled. "Drink more. If you need another cup, just ask. It'll warm you up."

"You too, eat more," Dong Xuebing said, handing her a piece of bread.

"Thanks," Jiang Min replied, slightly leaning forward to take it, inadvertently revealing a bit too much cleavage. Dong Xuebing's eyes widened at the sight.

It was a bit startling.

Once again, Dong Xuebing found himself momentarily dazzled.