The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship-Chapter 541 - 475: Running into a Love Rival_2

Chapter 541: Chapter 475: Running into a Love Rival_2
Luo Shangqing never cared about others’ opinions, and calmly picked up all the items that Mu Chenxi had chosen.
"Shangqing." As the cashier was tallying the bill, a voice suddenly called out to him, "Is it really you?"
Luo Shangqing turned around and saw Cheng Lin hurriedly pushing a cart over, meanwhile, she said to others in line: "Excuse me, the person upfront is my friend."
Everyone kindly made room for her, and Cheng Lin quickly squeezed to the back of Luo Shangqing. For her, bumping into Luo Shangqing here was an unexpected surprise.
"Shangqing, you’re here to buy things?"
"Yeah." Luo Shangqing smiled faintly, "What a coincidence."
"Indeed, such a coincidence. I just happened to pass by and wanted to pick up some fruit. The ones they sell in ordinary supermarkets just aren’t edible." As soon as she met him, Cheng Lin became a chatterbox, as if there were endless things to say, "Don’t you have surgery today?"
"Just finished one, and there’s another tomorrow."
"Sir, the total is two hundred and twenty-six yuan." The cashier had already calculated the amount and asked while pointing at the pile of items: "Do you need bags?"
Cheng Lin unintentionally glanced over there and upon seeing the ladies’ underwear and pajamas, her face turned pale in an instant. She looked at Luo Shangqing in disbelief, while Luo Shangqing said, "I need two bags, separate them."
He said this while taking out his wallet to pay.
"Shangqing, these, could there have been a mistake?" Cheng Lin’s smile was somewhat stiff, "Are these your items?"
"Yes, they’re mine." Luo Shangqing did not look at her, promptly paid the bill, took the bags packed by the cashier, and then politely said: "I should go first."
Cheng Lin hastily said: "Can you wait for me a moment? I only have these few things, and will be quick."
"We’re not going the same way." Luo Shangqing’s refusal was very direct, "Goodbye."
After saying that, he carried his things and headed towards the supermarket exit.
Mu Chenxi actually hadn’t forgotten anything. After wandering around inside for a while, and realizing Luo Shangqing had already paid, she immediately followed the express exit without any purchases to catch up with him.
"Professor Luo." She called out from afar.
Luo Shangqing turned around to see her running toward him joyfully, her smile making her dimples even more dazzling.
He couldn’t help but stop, "Weren’t you going to pick out stuff? Where are they?"
Mu Chenxi scratched her head: "Didn’t buy anything."
Luo Shangqing chose not to expose her and touched her forehead with his unpacked hand: "I didn’t teach you how to lie in class."
Chenxi, knowing she was at fault and not daring to retort, just winced and complained: "Ow, ow, ow."
"Let’s go."
"Okay." Mu Chenxi followed him like a little sidekick: "Let me help you carry it."
"No need."
"Then I’ll tell you a joke to ease your fatigue."
This time Luo Shangqing didn’t refuse. He lifted the corner of his lip to signal for her to go on.
Mu Chenxi enthusiastically began: "A friend went to the hospital because of a fever. Without a word, the doctor handed him a thermometer, and without a word, he put it in his mouth. The doctor looked at him and gently said: ’Under your arm.’ My friend paused, thought for a moment, obediently raised his right hand, extended two fingers, and shouted, ’Yeah’."
As she spoke, Mu Chenxi, mimicking the gesture, flashed a "Yeah" sign at Luo Shangqing and giggled: "Is it funny?"
Luo Shangqing originally didn’t intend to laugh, but seeing her jubilant appearance, her dimples filled with joy, he couldn’t help but start laughing too, rubbing her fuzzy head: "So silly."
Not far away, Cheng Lin, who had run straight out without paying, felt as if she’d been struck by lightning upon seeing this scene.
In her memory, Luo Shangqing had never shown such a warm smile. There he was, standing in the bustling supermarket, with bright lights above as if starlight fragments were sprinkled in his eyes. He was standing sideways, hand resting on the girl’s head, eyes adorned with an indulgent smile, while she had dreamt countless times that she was the girl cherished and adored by him.
In that moment, Cheng Lin experienced what it felt like to have a heart pierced by a thousand arrows as years of faith turned out to be a mere joke, and all her hopes shattered into froth at the end. Her legs gave way, and she instinctively grasped a nearby billboard, her once proud gaze devoid of any sparkle.
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Mu Chenxi was visiting the god-like man’s home for the first time, her nervousness overshadowed by excitement and curiosity.
There were no women’s slippers at Luo Shangqing’s place, so she had to wear his cotton plaid slippers. Her size 36 feet in his size 42 slippers were a huge mismatch, trailing significantly as she walked.
"The refrigerator is in the kitchen. Feel free to get whatever you want to eat or drink." Luo Shangqing had performed surgery for several hours and driven for a good while, showing signs of fatigue, and he rubbed his temples as he instructed: "I’m going to take a shower, make yourself at home."
Mu Chenxi quickly nodded: "Got it, Professor Luo."
As Luo Shangqing entered the washroom, Mu Chenxi hesitated for but a moment, succumbing to curiosity and starting to eagerly explore around.
Luo Shangqing’s apartment was roughly two hundred square meters with three bedrooms and a study room. The decor was understated yet luxurious, very much in line with his personality.
After touring the apartment, Mu Chenxi returned to the sofa and sat down in a very formal manner to switch on the TV.
Although he was her teacher, since it wasn’t her own home, Mu Chenxi felt as if she was sitting on pins, unease all over. Thankfully, Kong Tai was there. Both human and cat kept each other company, and time passed quickly without her noticing.
While Mu Chenxi was immersed in the TV show, a knock came from the bathroom door, followed by Luo Shangqing’s voice: "Mu Chenxi."