Chapter 85.2 – Extra: Wife-Chasing Crematorium (Part 10)

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　　Jiang Dai was taken aback, speechless by the explanation.

　　Just when she was about to launch a full-scale complaint, Huo Rongshen gave her a call.

　　Perplexed, Jiang Dai accepted his call. Wasn’t he taking a shower? Why on earth was he calling now?

　　“What now?”
　　“Has anyone stayed in this guest room?”
　　“No……”
　　“There seems to be an issue with the water heater. The water’s either ice-cold or scalding hot, so it’s inconvenient to use.”

　　Upon hearing that, Jiang Dai’s eyes widened in surprise. “No way! Although it has not been used, they are all of the same brand. Should I call the plumber to check it out?”

　　Huo Rongshen refuted, “It’s pretty late now. So, let’s tackle it tomorrow morning during their business hours.”

　　Despite that, Jiang Dai felt something was wrong, but could not quite pinpoint it. “Alright, but what’s your plan for tonight? Not going to shower tonight?”

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　　At this juncture, Jiang Dai found herself in a daze on the sofa, captivated by the soothing rush of water from the bathroom. Oddly parched, she thought inwardly, ‘Wait a minute! No, it’s not odd that I’m feeling thirsty. It’s because of those overly salty zha jiang mian I had earlier. Yes, that must be it!’

　　With a dash to the fridge, she grabbed a bottle of sparkling water. A few hearty gulps later, the desert-like feeling in her mouth vanished. ‘Of course, the noodles were far too salty.’

　　Just as she was about to take a seat, the soothing cascade of water abruptly ceased in the bathroom.

　　The massive room now held an unsettling stillness, and a peculiar unease filled the air, making her senses tingle.

　　A hushed gulp escaped her as the dryness in her mouth and throat returned. The abrupt absence of the running water left a void that clashed sharply with the ease she had felt moments ago……

　　Inexplicably irked, Jiang Dai tensed as a deep, magnetic voice resonated from the now-silent bathroom.

　　“Little Darling—”

　　She jolted with a sudden shock and blurted out instinctively, “What’s wrong?”

　　Yet, the man’s calm voice was entirely devoid of panic and confusion. “I can’t lift my right hand, so can you help me with my back?”

　　After a pause, Jiang Dai deadpanned, “Uh, no.”

　　The air hung in a hushed suspense, a quiet that bordered on uncomfortable. 

　　Not even the bathroom offered refuge from the stillness.

　　Breaking the silence, the man’s voice resounded with painful restraint. It was as if his attempt to reach his own back was futile. “My wound stings, more than I’d like to admit.”

　　Once again, Jiang Dai was rendered speechless.

　　Bubbling with impatience and a tangle of emotions, she was on the brink of exploding. 

　　The mystery of Huo Rongshen’s intentions hung in the air, shrouded in uncertainty. Perhaps, he had other motives, stirring up trouble, or could he be genuinely in need of assistance? 

　　With determination blazing in her eyes, Jiang Dai boldly swung the door open, her gaze fixed upward to avoid any unexpected sights.

　　Her demeanor held an unwavering calm, but her words cut through the air like a sudden storm. “Why are you so troublesome? I specifically requested that you bring your medical team, but you simply refused to. Now, here you are asking for my help.”

　　Meanwhile, Huo Rongshen was in the shower enclosure.

　　Through the translucent frosted glass door, steam enveloped the space.

　　Only then did Jiang Dai recall the frosted glass in her bathroom, which actually would not reveal too much……

　　After all, she was pushing twenty-five and determined not to give off any awkward vibes in front of Huo Rongshen.

　　As she pondered this, memories of her unflinching demeanor at nineteen flashed in her mind…… Who knew getting older came with a newfound shyness?

　　From Jiang Dai’s perspective, this clash with her vibe was a no-go. Hence, she decidedly opted for a laid-back approach and strutted forward to push the shower door halfway open.

　　“Need help with washing your back?”

　　“…… Yeah.”

　　Jiang Dai took the bath sponge from his hand, giving it a good squeeze. 

　　‘Oh, wow! The soft bath sponge feels absolutely amazing,’ she mused, surprised by his newfound attention to the finer things in bathing.

　　Even so, Jiang Dai brushed it off with a nonchalant attitude. With his back turned, she began to wash his back while grumbling, “What’s the point of having your back washed? Don’t you take a shower every day? So, it wouldn’t make a difference if you just give it a quick rinse.”

　　Just as she was about to return the bath sponge to him, she shot him an unexpected look. In a split second, her eyes widened in realization—

　　“F*ck! Isn’t that mine?!”

　　Upon hearing that, Huo Rongshen remained frozen in place.

　　Jiang Dai’s fury boiled over as she unleashed a swift kick to Huo Rongshen’s shin. “You…… Huo Rongshen! Have you no shame? You’re actually using MY bath towel!!!!!”

　　Unexpectedly, the man did not bother with excuses and confessed truthfully, “…… Yeah, I didn’t bring mine, and this was the only one I could find here.”

　　Refusing to let him off the hook, Jiang Dai gave his shin another kick. “Oh, please! I’m sure you did that intentionally! With the number of luggage you brought, there’s no way you’ve forgotten to bring this! You’re totally doing this on purpose, Huo Rongshen!”

　　Fury coursed through her veins as beads of sweat formed on her forehead. Her chest rose and fell in a storm of emotions, ready to burst.

　　Just as she was about to slam the door shut and leave in a huff, by a stroke of unfortunate luck, her feet slipped from under her—

　　After all, she came in with slippers without stepping on the non-slip mat. As soon as she lost her balance, it sent her reeling towards the wall, her nose seconds away from a painful collision……

　　In a swift move, Huo Rongshen’s left hand came to the rescue, catching her mid-fall.

　　A soft chuckle was followed by a gentle voice. “Easy there, don’t get too worked up. It’s just a sponge. I’ll just get you a new one later.”

　　At this point, Jiang Dai could not shake the feeling that she was being played.

　　Yet, deep down, she had seen this coming when she let Huo Rongshen crash at her place. What she did not anticipate was his impatience. It was not even a day in, and he was already stirring up trouble……

　　Jiang Dai teetered on the edge of anger, yet she was uncertain whether it was directed at him or herself.

　　“Let go! Get your hand off me, and don’t push your luck! Just so you know, I’m so ready to slice off those presumptuous hands of yours!”

　　Caught off guard, Huo Rongshen threw up his hands in surrender. “Wait, no. This is all a misunderstanding.”

　　Jiang Dai shot him a look, her eyes narrowing in irritation at the sight of his deceptively innocent face.

　　‘Ugh, this is so infuriating!’

　　Be that as it may, she had no reason to give him a piece of her mind.

　　She must have been far too polite in the past, as she rarely resorted to harsh language whenever they argued. Now, finding the right words that hit the sweet spot between satisfyingly cutting and not tarnishing her image seemed impossible.

　　As such, Jiang Dai reluctantly settled for a simple kick to his shin. 

　　Just when she was about to retaliate with a good kick to his shin, her plan was thwarted as the watchful Huo Rongshen grabbed her arms once more. “Be careful now. The bathroom floor is marble, so it’d hurt if you were to fall.”

　　As she tried to lift her foot, thoughts of retaliation eluded her when her eyes inadvertently landed on the half-soaked gauze on his chest. Now, her mind raced to devise a plan to retaliate and regain her composure.

　　Jiang Dai chastised, “What’s wrong with you?! The gauze is soaked through! Didn’t the doctor warn you not to let it get wet? Do you want it infected and end up amputated?”

　　Huo Rongshen finally looked down to notice the wet gauze. Unfazed, he replied, “It’ll be fine. It’s only a little damp.”

　　“How is that only a little? It’s practically soaked! I’m not sure whether it’s also soaked inside, but we’ve got to clean and change the dressing—now!”

　　Jiang Dai urged him with a determined step forward, but he surprised her by gently pulling her into a protective embrace. “I can’t lift my arm, so can you help me clean my wounds?” he requested.

　　“What…… What else can I do to help you?” she questioned, her mind filled with the urge to pinch this person’s philtrum in retaliation.

　　Just as Huo Rongshen was about to reply, his brow knitted suddenly, creating creases on his forehead. At the same time, his complexion took a peculiar turn.

　　Caught off guard, Jiang Dai glanced at him, puzzled by his odd expression. In mere seconds, an unexpected heat crept up on her back, intensifying rapidly……

　　It surged to a point where it felt scorching, nearly boiling. 

　　Acting on instinct, she swiveled to the side to escape the sudden blaze, whirling around with bated breath to investigate what was unfolding.

　　She could not help but curse inwardly, ‘F*ck*ng h*ll! That thing of his…… actually sprang up so forcefully in front of me!’

　　Jiang Dai wished she could poke her own eyes out in frustration. Her cheeks flushed crimson like a ripe tomato, and her teeth itched as she gritted them in anger. She exclaimed, “Huo Rongshen, you… you pervert! You’re so shameless!”

　　Yet, the man blinked his eyes before watching her with a tender yet profound gaze, as though he was trying to drown her in it.

　　He shook his head and refuted, “No, I’m not like that! It’s just that it misses you too much, so it can’t control itself. You can give it a good smack if you want.”

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