Five Big Bosses are Too Clingy After Transmigrating into a Book - Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Directly Ripping Off Xiao Wang’s Clothes

Chu Xingchen noticed Xiao Wang’s gaze. She looked down and quickly released his sleeve. “Apologies, I’m sorry. I thought I was grabbing my own sleeve.”

When she was nervous and scared, her hand habitually grabbed something. She thought she was holding her own clothes, but it was Xiao Wang’s.

Xiao Wang’s garment material was fine and wrinkled easily. Chu Xingchen didn’t know when she started holding it, but it was quite crumpled.

Chu Xingchen hastily smoothed it out twice without success. “How about I take it off and iron it for you?”

“No need.” Xiao Wang shook his head. “Your Highness, the matter is concluded. May this servant now take his leave?”

“Wait a minute.” Chu Xingchen swallowed, glancing at Zhu Mo’s body being carried out. “Lord Xiao, you haven’t eaten either, have you? Let’s eat together. Consider it my apology for wrinkling your clothes?”

Although she wasn’t usually afraid of ghosts, someone had just died in the courtyard. Thinking of Zhu Mo’s menacing face, looking as though he wouldn’t spare her even as a ghost, her heart felt uneasy. She didn’t want to be alone or eat alone for a while.

Xiao Wang paused. “There’s no need for an apology, however… Yes.”

“You really don’t need to be so polite. You don’t have to keep calling yourself ‘this servant’; just call yourself ‘I’ is fine.” Chu Xingchen said again. Xiao Wang nodded. “Yes.”

Wan Dong busied herself guiding the two inside. Xiao Wang initially waited for Chu Xingchen to lead the way, but she seemed distracted and didn’t move, so he walked in first.

He had only taken two steps when he felt her follow him closely. When he stopped, dong, Chu Xingchen bumped into him.

Chu Xingchen didn’t mean it; she was just distracted. The collision was quite heavy. Her nose stung, and physiological tears immediately welled up.

Xiao Wang turned around and saw Chu Xingchen’s slightly red nose, with tears rolling down her cheeks like pearls.

Xiao Wang looked at her tears and paused. “It’s my fault for suddenly stopping.”

“It’s my fault for not paying attention. I’m fine, and I’m not crying. My nose just stung a little.” Chu Xingchen quickly explained, but before she finished, another string of tears rolled down involuntarily.

Xiao Wang offered her a handkerchief. Her vision blurred, and Chu Xingchen accidentally touched Xiao Wang’s hand while taking the handkerchief. “Thank you.”

Her hand was cold, and Xiao Wang also saw fingernail marks in her palm. He suddenly realized she really had been afraid just now. Behind that decisive execution was fear.

She kept him behind truly because she was afraid.

Knowing Chu Xingchen was genuinely scared, Xiao Wang’s mood became somewhat complex.

After calming down, Chu Xingchen looked at the handkerchief and smiled sheepishly. “I’ll wash this and return it to you later.”

The tears were wiped away, but Chu Xingchen’s eyelashes were still damp. “Let’s hurry inside. I promise I won’t bump into you this time.”

Xiao Wang stepped aside, intending to let Chu Xingchen enter first. However, when Chu Xingchen saw his back, her expression fractured. On Xiao Wang’s light gray cloak, there was a very bright… red lipstick mark.

It was perfectly imprinted, indirectly showcasing her flawless lip shape.

But… looking at the perfect lip shape now, Chu Xingchen just wanted to die. Since arriving in Great Chu, Chu Xingchen had learned about the royal makeup: purely natural ingredients, completely chemical-free, and very healthy.

The lipstick came in several colors and smelled particularly good. Chu Xingchen quite liked using it, and now it had caused an embarrassing scene.

Chu Xingchen was on the verge of tears. Xiao Wang looked at the strangely distressed Chu Xingchen, who was clutching his sleeve again. “What’s wrong?”

“When I bumped into you just now, I accidentally smeared lipstick on your back. Please take it off. I’ll wash it for you; I’ll make sure it’s absolutely clean.”

Wuwuwu, Xiao Wang’s clothes suffered today. First, they were wrinkled by her grip, and now a lipstick mark. They were completely ruined by her. Anyone seeing this would think she had done something to Xiao Wang.

Xiao Wang’s gaze involuntarily fell on her delicate, rosy lips, then quickly shifted away. “It’s fine. I can have them wash it when I return.”

He couldn’t see his back and didn’t pay it any mind. Chu Xingchen looked hesitant. She felt it might be inappropriate for Xiao Wang to leave like that. But since Xiao Wang said it wasn’t necessary, she couldn’t just walk up and strip his clothes off.

If she did that, Xiao Wang would probably think she was a pervert.

Chu Xingchen had already suffered enough social death and didn’t want any more, so she could only keep quiet. Thankfully, dinner was served quickly, diverting her attention.

The Crown Princess’s meals were quite good, and the Imperial Chef’s skills were excellent. Chu Xingchen had been amazed by the food before, but today, seeing similar dishes, she felt a little listless.

She was accustomed to the rich flavors and year-round variety of modern food. She found the cuisine of Great Chu somewhat lacking.

Firstly, there were few seasonings, and dishes were rarely stir-fried, mostly stewed. Great Chu was located in the north, and even in the royal palace, fresh green vegetables were scarce in winter; there weren’t even bean sprouts.

A thought suddenly struck Chu Xingchen. “Ah, right, I almost forgot! When it gets warmer, we can actually grow some green vegetables where the kang is. We can also use greenhouses. And bean sprouts can be grown even in winter!”

Chu Xingchen looked at Xiao Wang and quickly explained how to grow bean sprouts, reminiscing about the taste.

Xiao Wang, already accustomed to ‘no talking while eating,’ paused with his chopsticks as Chu Xingchen spoke. When he heard Chu Xingchen briefly explain the method for growing bean sprouts, his hand froze.

“I will arrange for people to conduct trials as soon as possible, though it might take some time for experimentation.”

“No rush.” Chu Xingchen waved her hand. Since bean sprouts didn’t exist in this world yet, could they be used for business? Perhaps with the states of Wu and Qi.

Currently, the world was in a three-way standoff between Wu, Qi, and Chu, having temporarily achieved balance without war, but competition still existed.

“The method for growing these bean sprouts can be taught to the common people, but before that, perhaps we can sell the method to Wu and Qi to earn some money. Selling the formula would work too.” Chu Xingchen sought the opinion of the professional CEO. “Lord Xiao, do you think this is feasible?”

Xiao Wang did not hesitate to nod. “Naturally, it is feasible. Your Highness, don’t worry, I will pretend I never heard the formula you just spoke of.”

Chu Xingchen shook her head. “That won’t do. I need to trouble you to handle this matter.” Professional tasks required a professional person.

Xiao Wang was genuinely surprised this time. He looked up at Chu Xingchen. “Does Your Highness intend to entrust this matter to me?” If this was executed well, the profit would be considerable. Was she truly handing it over to him? Wasn’t she afraid he would be greedy?

Xiao Wang was skeptical, but the next moment, he heard Chu Xingchen say decisively, “Of course, I’m handing it over to you.”

Xiao Wang’s eyes flickered. “Does Your Highness trust me?”

He deliberately hinted and reminded her, but Chu Xingchen seemed oblivious. “Of course. I’ll write down the types of beans that can be used and the entire process in detail for you later. Once it succeeds, we can make money, and we’ll split the profits!” The last sentence was spoken with excitement.

Xiao Wang did not smile. Chu Xingchen calmed down. “What’s wrong? Are you unwilling?”