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Chapter 87 Bizarre Blind Date (Part 3) (Please Subscribe)

Gao Xiaosheng and Liu Shengnan both shook their heads.

Gao Xiaosheng regrets that Liu Shengnan was born decades too early; otherwise, given her personality, she would have been an outstanding female soldier.

"It's so hot today, even standing under the tree doesn't keep me cool."

"Gao Xiaosheng, is your house close to here? Is it convenient for me to come over and visit?"

Liu Shengnan's words left Gao Xiaosheng completely dumbfounded.

Seriously, are all tomboys this direct? Going home with a man after just one date?

Seeing Gao Xiaosheng staring at her blankly, Liu Shengnan showed no embarrassment and gave him a push.

"What are you looking at? What, are you hiding someone in the house?"

"I have to give my parents an explanation for going on blind dates."

"You, well, how should I put it, you'd be a good comrade-in-arms or brother."

"We still need to do some more research before deciding whether to live together."

"So I'm going to visit your house, at least I'll have something to talk about when I get back."

This time, Gao Xiaosheng understood.

It wasn't that his brain had just short-circuited; rather, dealing with his parents was something he simply didn't think of for a moment.

Liu Shengnan is right. There's no problem with them becoming sworn brothers, but they really shouldn't be bowing to heaven and earth.

When two people who love to brag get together, is it possible to hear a single truth in the house?

As Ge You once said, it's okay if one person lies, but if two people lie, you're doomed.

"Alright, since you want to see, let's go."

"I live in Mao'er Hutong, Nanluoguxiang. It's not far. I came by bike, so I can give you a ride back."

Gao Xiaosheng only hoped that He Yushui could perform perfectly according to the script they had discussed, and not mess up. This was not a TV drama, and there was no chance for retakes.

"No need, I'm riding my bike too, I'll walk!"

Liu Shengnan waved her small hand, raised her head and puffed out her chest, and walked confidently towards the parking area.

Can you imagine what it would look like for a girl who is barely 1.65 meters tall to ride a bicycle?

Gao Xiaosheng witnessed it.

Even with the seat adjusted to its lowest position, Liu Shengnan could only reach the pedals by tiptoeing.

Getting on and off the bus requires jumping, just like a little monkey leaping up and down.

"We're here, this is it."

Arriving at the gate of the compound, Gao Xiaosheng gripped the brakes and got out of the car steadily.

Liu Shengnan, standing behind her, used her toes to propel herself off the bicycle seat at an angle, managing to stay upright only by gripping the handlebars tightly with both hands.

"Move the car into the yard; it's not safe to leave it outside."

"Can you move it? Do you need help?"

Gao Xiaosheng held the handlebars with one hand and lifted the back seat with the other, easily carrying the bike over the threshold.

"No need, I can manage."

Liu Shengnan bent her knees and leaned against the crossbeam, carrying the cart directly inside.

He truly deserves the title of "Sheng Nan" (meaning "victorious man").

"Gao, Gao Xiaosheng, who is this?"

As soon as they passed through the hanging flower gate in the front yard, Yan Bugui, who was standing at the door of his house, pointed at Liu Shengnan and asked.

"Oh, friend, come over and have a seat at my place."

Gao Xiaosheng replied casually.

"Friends?" Yan Bugui pushed up his tattered glasses and looked at Liu Shengnan with a suspicious expression.

Didn't Gao Xiaosheng join the army in Northeast China? How come he has female soldier friends in Beijing? Something's not right, something's definitely not right.

"Hello sir, my name is Liu Shengnan. Gao Xiaosheng and I are, uh, arranged by our elders for a blind date."

Even though she's a complete tomboy, Liu Shengnan still finds it hard to talk about blind dates.

Of course, compared to other shy and demure young ladies, she was already very, very, very outgoing.

"A blind date?"

Yan Bugui's small, triangular eyes widened instantly.

"Come on, Teacher Yan, are you from the police station checking household registrations? Why are you asking so many questions?"

"Comrade Liu Shengnan, let's go, this is my home."

Having delivered the message, Gao Xiaosheng pushed his bicycle to his front door.

"Let's leave the car inside. Although outsiders can't get into the yard, it's not that safe either."

"Maybe some opportunist will secretly pull out your valve core."

"You agree, right, Teacher Yan?"

Gao Xiaosheng turned his head and teased.

Yan Bugui's face flushed red instantly, as if he had been greatly insulted.

"Don't hit someone in the face, don't insult someone by revealing their weaknesses" is a common practice in the martial arts world, just like "don't kill someone after exchanging blows."

But Gao Xiaosheng is something else entirely. He cursed the bald man in front of the monk. He's utterly inhuman! That's outrageous!

"Oh? Someone actually dared to steal in front of the security officer? Is your department that powerful?"

Liu Shengnan, oblivious to the implied meaning, unwittingly became the straight man in the joke.

"What do you think? They're not just powerful, they've also formed gangs."

"Rain, open the door."

Gao Xiaosheng planted another thorn in Yan Bugui's heart, turning around to knock on the door while calling out for rain.

"Brother Sheng, you're back."

He Yushui opened the door and saw Gao Xiaosheng, a sweet smile appearing on her face.

The next second, he noticed Liu Shengnan behind him, his smile instantly froze, and after exchanging a glance with Gao Xiaosheng, he finally realized what was happening.

"Sister, you're my brother's blind date, right? Please come in."

He Yushui instantly got into character, subtly changing her address from "Brother Xiao Sheng" to the more affectionate "Brother".

"Hello, little sister."

Liu Shengnan was also stunned for a moment, looked at Gao Xiaosheng's back with a puzzled expression, and then waved to greet Yu Shui.

Could she have misremembered? Didn't Uncle Zhou say that Gao Xiaosheng's parents were both dead, and he had no other relatives, so he joined the army all by himself?

How come there's such a young girl in Beijing?

These two siblings must be more than ten years apart in age, right?

Seeing the two enter the house and close the door, Yan Bugui's eyes kept flashing. After thinking for a few seconds, he finally made up his mind, stomped his foot, and ran towards the central courtyard.

"Brother, I missed you so much! Please sit down, I'll get you some water."

As soon as Gao Xiaosheng parked the car, He Yushui jumped into his arms and rubbed against him like a puppy for a while before letting go.

Liu Shengnan frowned slightly. These two siblings seemed to have an excessively close relationship.

"No, she's the younger sister I adopted after I moved here."

"Her name is He Yushui, and she is ten years old."

Gao Xiaosheng recounted the whole story of He Yuzhu's family.

While there is no fabrication, it is inevitable that some parts will downplay the severity of the situation and exaggerate the facts.

For example, He Yuzhu is young and has a carefree personality, so he can't take good care of He Yushui at all.

The little girl was sometimes hungry and sometimes full, no one helped her take care of her hair, and she had to wash her own clothes.

Since Gao Xiaosheng had no relatives or friends, he adopted He Yushui as his god-sister.

"Mmm, sister, brother is so good to me, he buys me delicious food every day."

"Oh right, do you want some candy, sister? ABC milk candy, it's super sweet, I'll get it for you."

He Yushui brought over two glasses of water, then ran to the cabinet like a treasure and grabbed a handful of milk candies from the drawer.

"Oh, is that so? I misunderstood you, Comrade Gao Xiaosheng."