Chapter 158: Eating Oranges Replenishes Vitamin C

Xie An had considered every possible reason, but she had never imagined that this would be the thing blocking her pursuit of Xu Qingzhou. It was pretty funny, in a way.

“So, you agree?”

“Agree… reluctantly… When the flowers arrive, give me a proper ceremony first. Don’t you think getting back together just like this would feel off?”

“I’m covered in your marks right now, and I’m so tired. You tossed me around for so long yesterday~ Aren’t you going to carry me to the bath, sis~?”

Xu Qingzhou let out a scoff.

She reached out to the other woman. She was exhausted now, her brain completely out of bandwidth for overthinking. She just wanted a bath and then to tidy up and head to work.

Xie An leaned in closer.

“The flowers are already on the way. As for the ring…”

Xu Qingzhou opened the drawer by the bed. Inside was a red velvet gift box that looked quite high-end. Xie An watched her movements.

“For the ring, I have one right here.”

“This was actually bought for me by my parents before they passed away. They hoped I’d give it to the person I love someday. It’s the only heirloom I didn’t sell.”

“I don’t really have anything to give you. My family situation is average now that I’ve built everything myself. If you don’t mind, let me put it on you?”

“You’re right. Last night, I really did want to leave you there and walk away. But the way those people looked at you made me uncomfortable—like they were coveting something that was mine.”

“So I decided to follow my heart. I love you.”

“Let’s get back together. I should be the one to say it this time. After all, I was the one who first said I wanted to be with you. It might have been a lie back then, but now it’s real. I really like you.”

Xie An hadn’t expected Xu Qingzhou to give her something so precious. It seemed her plan had worked—Xu Qingzhou was back by her side.

Her little boat belonged to her once more.

Xie An extended her hand.

Xu Qingzhou slipped the ring onto her finger.

And kissed the back of her hand.

“Alright, reconciliation successful. Now carry me to the bath quick—I can’t move on my own right now~”

Mostly, she wanted some payback.

How had she managed to carry such a heavy person back yesterday? She couldn’t remember at all, but Xie An was a bit heavier than she’d imagined. Still, it was manageable.

“Oh.”

“What’s ‘oh’ supposed to mean? I agreed—do you? Say something!”

“Oh just means oh.”

“Xie An!!”

“Be good. Call me wife.”

…

“What are you doing? You look like you’ll be busy tonight. Need my help? Or my warming-the-bed service?”

Lin Ruocheng had just finished her shower and sidled up.

She hugged Fu Yanxi from behind, nuzzling into the crook of her neck.

Planting little kisses now and then.

Fu Yanxi shrank back a little—it tickled—but she couldn’t bear to push her away.

“There’s a promo livestream for the audio drama tonight. As one of the leads, I have to be there. If you’re bored, there’s pre-peeled pomelo and sliced watermelon in the fridge. I did it myself. First time, so it might not be perfect—don’t judge too harshly.”

“Wow! My little Xi Xi is so amazing? Reward kiss first, okay? But next time you get hurt, tell me—or at least act spoiled. You’re my girlfriend. Who else are you supposed to tell?”

Lin Ruocheng lifted Fu Yanxi’s left hand. Her index finger was wrapped in a bandage.

At least it wasn’t her right hand.

Her most important cooking tool was still intact—that was something.

If her future happiness had been ruined, that would’ve been no laughing matter.

Even so,

Lin Ruocheng kissed her index finger too.

By way of comfort.

Her girlfriend was just too good, always shouldering everything alone.

But that was exactly what dissatisfied her about this.

Maybe that was the biggest difference between friends and lovers.

As friends, you admired her reliability and wanted to work with her more.

As a lover, you just ached for her hidden efforts.

“Mhm, I won’t anymore.”

Fu Yanxi had changed a lot lately—even Yu Qiuli had noticed.

It was like she’d been possessed by something. She’d even gained a little weight.

She looked happier than before.

Her smiles came more easily now.

“Then go do your livestream. I won’t bother you. Heading back to my room.”

“Mhm, okay.”

Half an hour later, the promo livestream began.

It featured voice director Xu Qingzhou, lead Xie An, and herself.

Plus the two supporting CP voice actors, and the author.

Lin Ruocheng pulled out her phone to watch the stream too.

Before, she’d tuned in for the gossip and her love of Xi Liu CV’s voice. Listening now as a girlfriend felt entirely different—quite novel.

“Good evening, everyone.”

Xu Qingzhou said it.

But her voice sounded like it had been dragged out of the Sahara Desert.

A bit hoarse, her vocal state clearly off.

The comments flooded in, all worrying about her throat.

“I’m fine, just a bit of a cold lately. I’m on meds—should be better in a couple days.”

Xu Qingzhou silently wailed inside.

She deeply regretted agreeing to reconcile.

She’d almost forgotten how she’d starved this woman for ten years.

Once she’d had a taste, it was inhuman endurance required.

She’d even thrown out everything her ex-boyfriend had given her.

Including a 50-gram gold necklace! Tossed without a second thought!

Come on! That was money!

Lin Ruocheng instantly recognized that vocal timbre and what caused it.

She spared a second of pity for Director Xu.

“Good evening, everyone. I’m Xie An.”

The stream surged with viewers after Fu Yanxi joined.

Numbers leaped to over four hundred thousand.

“I’m voice actress Xi Liu. Good evening, everyone.”

Xu Qingzhou grinned the instant she saw the profile pic. The kid’s little scheme was right there.

One hand snuck behind her back to rub her waist.

Everyone heard Xu Qingzhou’s hearty laugh.

“Xi, when did you change your avatar? Wasn’t it always just white?”

Fu Yanxi had updated her profile pic.

Against a blank background floated a little orange.

She and Lin Ruocheng weren’t planning to go public yet.

So a bit of subtlety was natural.

“Mm, I’ve been liking oranges lately. Eating them replenishes vitamin C.”

The comments exploded—everyone rushing to order crates of oranges.

Innocent fans had no clue this “orange” wasn’t that orange~

Besides, the oranges Fu Yanxi ate were nothing like ordinary ones.

Both fresh and juicy, sure—but hers was clearly the best.

One of a kind.