Chapter 161: Chapter 135: Do You Want to Live With Us?_3 Could I end up losing my life if I stay here too long? Luckily, it wasn’t as serious as he had initially feared.
After the recent incident, an awkward atmosphere lingered between them, but it slowly dissipated as Chu Tian pretended nothing had happened. Perhaps due to that earlier scene, their relationship seemed to have suddenly grown much closer.
Once he had mostly recovered, he looked at Xu Qingqiu, who was still sitting somewhat reservedly across from him. He thought for a moment before asking, "Are you going back now, or will you sleep here before leaving?"
"Huh? Why?"
"What do you mean, ’why’? This is my home! You... you aren’t actually planning to stay here, are you?"
Xu Qingqiu, who hadn’t initially understood his tone, suddenly felt a wave of defiance surge within her for no apparent reason.
"What’s wrong with me staying here?"
"Of course not!"
Chu Tian was utterly dumbfounded. What kind of outrageous things is she saying? How can a mouth, supposedly at a normal 37 degrees Celsius, utter such brainless words?
"What kind of situation would that be if you stayed here?" he pressed. "What if Yiyi wakes up tomorrow and can’t find you? What if someone finds out? Don’t you realize you’re a celebrity?"
"So what if I’m a celebrity? It’s none of your business! I’m staying here tonight!"
"Absolutely not!"
"Yes, I am!"
"Stop messing around! Are you crazy?"
"You’re the crazy one! Why won’t you let me stay? If you weren’t going to let me stay, why did you bring me back here in the first place?"
Damn it, was it really me who brought you back? Faced with Xu Qingqiu, who was suddenly being so unreasonable, Chu Tian found himself at a loss for words.
"My bed is only 1.2 meters wide," he finally said. "If you stay here, where would I sleep?"
"You..."
Xu Qingqiu almost blurted out that he could sleep on the bed too, but the rebellious impulse faded. Although she still felt a little upset, she didn’t say anything more.
"How am I supposed to go back this late?" she said instead, her tone softening slightly. "I’ll just send Yiyi a message; it’ll be fine."
As she said this, she realized how inexplicably she had been acting just moments before and felt a little embarrassed. She quickly changed the subject, "Um, Chu Tian, how about I find you a different place to live?"
"A different place? Why a different place? Where would you want me to live?"
She had been about to suggest her place. The studio had been making money recently, and Sister Hua had rented a villa; after all, as a celebrity, she had to be careful about security and privacy. But she quickly swallowed her words. Their relationship wasn’t clearly defined yet, and she sensed that Chu Tian was still somewhat resistant to her. This was also why she had been so inexplicably defiant earlier. She was angry—angry that he seemed to have no romantic interest in her at all, even wanting her to go home alone in the middle of the night. Angry that this oblivious guy didn’t understand her feelings.
But she couldn’t actually invite him to live at her place, could she? That would be too direct. She couldn’t bring herself to say it, so she hastily made up an excuse, "Didn’t you say your bed was too small? I can get you a bigger house, and then a bigger bed."
What on earth? Chu Tian was stunned. Was that what I meant? Didn’t I just say the bed was too small for two people? And now she wants to get me a bigger bed? How big? Big enough for how many people? Has she lost her mind? Fortunately, he quickly realized she didn’t mean *that*, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
"No need," he said. "I was planning to move anyway. I’ll handle the housing situation myself; you don’t need to get involved."
What? He’s moving?
Hearing that Chu Tian was planning to move, Xu Qingqiu immediately grew anxious.
"You’re moving? Where are you moving to?"
"I’m not sure yet. This place is a bit small, so I’m looking for somewhere different."
Of course, I can’t tell her where. I don’t want to wake up and find Sister Hua or Xu Qingqiu standing by my bed—that would be terrifying! I value my privacy too, you know. He thought his discretion was well-advised, but Xu Qingqiu was growing increasingly anxious. If Chu Tian moved and she didn’t know his new address, she’d have no way to find him if they lost contact. How could that be acceptable? At this thought, she cast aside her reserve and blurted out anxiously, "Don’t look anymore! Sister Hua just rented a villa, and there are a few empty rooms. Why don’t you move in and live with us?"
Live with all of you? Three women and me, the only man? How could that possibly work? He was about to refuse when he looked up and saw the expression on Xu Qingqiu’s face, faintly guessing what she might be implying. However, he didn’t say it aloud, and it certainly wasn’t appropriate to agree. So, he said teasingly, "Move in with you? What, are you planning to keep me as your kept man?"
He spoke, but for a long moment, there was no response. Just when Chu Tian thought she hadn’t heard him clearly, Xu Qingqiu’s face flushed. She gritted her teeth and said, "Okay!"
Okay? What does she mean, ’okay’? Has she gone completely mad?