Grocery Store No.514

Chapter 68

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On Valentines Day, February 14, 2021, Ling Huaan and Jiang Chengyan went on a date. While shopping in Huacheng Mall, they met Jiang Chengyans stepmother and younger sister.

Ling Huaan squeezed Jiang Chengyans palm and said, Im tired. Lets find a place to rest for a while. Its time for lunch.

Jiang Chengyan suppressed the churning emotions in his heart and said calmly, Huaan, what do you want to eat? 

I want to eat the most. you, and it seems inconvenient now.  But I can only wait until evening.

Jiang Chenyans face flushed, his irritation replaced with sweetness, he retorted, Rascal! How come I didnt see it before, youre actually so

So what? Ling Huaan looked at Jiang Chengyan with a smile under his eyes.

So lustful! Knowing that he couldnt see it, Jiang Chengyan stared at him and blushed for a while.The ancients said by nature, we desire food and sex. I have a lust for the person I love, isnt it right?

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When Jiang Chengyan heard this, he felt his heart was as sweet as honey, and the corners of his mouth couldnt help but rise, but he changed the subject embarrassedly, Arent you tired? The fourth floor is the food area. Lets go over and take a look. The location is not easy to find this time.

Ling Huaan knew that Jiang Chengyan was thin-skinned, and he didnt embarrass him any longer. Anyway, he wants to appease his mood. The goal has been achieved, and the effect is good. Ling Huaan is very satisfied and allows Jiang Chengyan to pull him forward.

The two walked into a barbecue restaurant and found an empty seat. It was time for lunch, and all the seats in the shop were full. Looking at the people coming in behind,  Jiang Chengyan said happily, fortunately, we are one step early. Otherwise, it will be us who are waiting.

Captain Jiang is wise and brilliant.

Of course, I have meat to eat. Knowing that Ling Huaan is teasing him, Jiang Chengyan is willing to cooperate.

After the busy waiter finished the meal order at the next table, he came over with the menu and said with a smile, What do you two want to eat?

Jiang Chengyan took the menu, looked at it, and said, just set menu A. Do you have congee here?

Sorry, sir, we dont have congee here. However, you can order juice. Our juices are freshly squeezed.

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The juice is cold. Bring us two cups of hot milk and two bowls of rice.

Okay, both of you, please wait a moment.

Jiang Chengyan looked at Ling Huaan and hesitated a moment before asking, Huaan, why dont you ask who they are?

Ling Huaan smiled and said, Who else could it be? Arent they your stepmother and younger sister?

Jiang Chengyan was stunned for a moment, then he was relieved when he thought of the womans name and said, Huaan, how much do you know about my family?

The only son of the president of the Jiang Group, the future successor. Is that what youre asking?

Jiang Chengyan looked at Ling Huaan in surprise and said, You know everything?

Ling Huaan said calmly, en, I asked Yan Yu to check it out for me. I think you should have a basic understanding of the person you like. Do you mind it?

Whats the point of it? Theres nothing to hide between us, but I dont seem to know much about your family.

I think I told you, my father died when I was five, my mother remarried when I was eight, and then she gave birth to Lu Hao. I moved out when I was eighteen and have lived alone until now. Ling Hua paused and said, What else does Captain Jiang want to know? I will tell you.

Jiang Chengyan was amused by Ling Huaans tone and said, You are honest. Then tell me how you lived alone after you moved out. Apart from Yan Yu and Lu Hao, have there been other men in your life? 

Ling Huaan has never concealed his sexual orientation, so Jiang Chengyan asked.

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There are, and a lot of them. I really need to count them. Ling Huaan pretended to click his knuckles and started counting.

Seeing this, Jiang Chengyan was slightly annoyed and said, Ling Huaan! Didnt you say I was your first love?

A smile appeared in Ling Huaans eyes, and said, Yes. But didnt Captain Jiang just ask the man who appeared in my life? Although I cant see it, a few familiar people always come to the grocery store every day. Just like Zhang Hai, Li Tong

Ling Huaan! Jiang Chengyan became angry and said, I will go home to sleep tonight.

Okay. It just so happens that I havent been to Captain Jiangs house yet. I just dont know if the bed at Captain Jiangs house is big enough. Ling Huaan made the decision.

Jiang Chengyan was amused by Ling Huaan and said, Who said you were allowed to come? You are so thick-skinned!

They talked and laughed. They ate a meal for two hours without feeling the passage of time. After settling the bill, the two went to the cinema and chose a suspense thriller, which is Jiang Chengyans favorite. Popcorn and drinks are the must-haves for watching movies, and the two were no exception. They bought all of them and went to check the tickets.

The seat next to them was a young couple. The girl was next to Ling Huaan. Although he couldnt see it, he could smell the pungent perfume from 200 meters away. Not only did she whine to her boyfriend from time to time, but she also leaned on Ling Huaan intentionally.

Ling Huaan brow wrinkled, but because Jiang Chengyan was watching the movie with interest, he didnt want to spoil his fun. He moved his body and directly grabbed Jiang Chengyans shoulder.

Jiang Chengyan, fascinated by the scenes, was stunned and looked around with a guilty conscience. Without struggling, he let Ling Huaan hold him and occasionally fed Ling Huaan some popcorn.

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The girl stopped for a while, became bolder, and directly rubbed Ling Huaans calf with her feet. The hint of provocation could not be more obvious. Ling Huaan took out a paper talisman from his pocket, chanted the incantation silently, and stuck it directly on the girl.

The girl suddenly stood up, poured the popcorn in her hand directly on her boyfriends head, and said in disgust, What do you touch? Dont you look at your poor and sour look? Are you worthy of me? People give me gifts on Valentines day. They are all jewelry and you just give me a broken rose, you cant even buy a bunch. If it werent for your face and Tao Rans crush on you, how could I look at you?

The boy suddenly came to his senses. He slapped the girl angrily and left the cinema without saying anything.

Ling Huaan quietly took off the talisman, and the girl instantly recovered. She made such a fool of herself in full view of the public. No matter how thick-skinned she was, she couldnt stay. She ran out of the cinema in confusion.

Jiang Chengyan recovered from the melon¹-eating crowd. He looked at Ling Huaan and asked, Huaan, whats wrong with her?

She teased me just now and I punished her a little because I got angry. Ling Huaan told the truth.

Tease? Jiang Chengyan frowned and said, how did she tease you?

Ling Huaan raised his eyebrows and asked, Is Captain Jiang sure wants to know?

Sure! Jiang Chengyan answered. His possessiveness towards Ling Huaan was no less than Ling Huaans possessiveness towards him. How could he bear it if someone was taking advantage of Ling Huaan under his nose?

She just rubbed her foot in my leg. Ling Huaan looked innocent and pointed to his left leg.

Without saying a word, Jiang Chengyan moved Ling Huaans legs to his lap and lay them on. He smelled it and said,  It stinks. Lets go home, change your clothes and throw them away.

Ling Huaan laughed lightly and kissed Jiang Chengyan in a happy mood.

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Jiang Chengyans body froze, but he soon softened and said in a low voice, were in public, please be careful.

Ling Huaan raised an eyebrow and said with a helpless smile, Captain Jiang, your behavior seems even more serious. Besides, Im afraid its only you who are watching movies in this cinema.

How is it possible Jiang Chengyan looked around, seeing that the couples around were almost leaning against each other, and even when someone was kissing passionately, he finally agreed with Ling Huaan words. He swallowed his saliva and whispered, Well, I think its better to concentrate on watching a movie, and its the same thing as what we do at home.

Ling Huaan laughed lightly and did not embarrass Jiang Chengyan, saying, You go watch it, tell me about the plot later.

Jiang Chengyan once again focused on the film but couldnt concentrate as much as before. He always paid some attention to Ling Huaan, especially to their intertwined hands together. Ling Huaan stroked it from time to time, which made Jiang Chengyan feel itchy. Until the films end, Jiang Chengyan was not optimistic about the film. The itch in his heart didnt go away, so he couldnt help being a little annoyed.

Ling Huaan blinked innocently, completely unaware of where he had provoked Jiang Chengyan, and said in amusement, Is Captain Jiang a dog? Youre so fond of biting people.

woof woof, its a dog then. Do you have a problem with that? Jiang Chengyans tone was a bit roguish, not as cautious as before.

Listen to it, Ling Huaan smiled, he wanted this kind of Jiang Chengyan. In his opinion, the relationships feelings are equal, and no one should always give in, otherwise, the feelings will not last long.

No problem. I like dogs, especially Captain Jiang.

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Count on you to have a good eye. The corners of Jiang Chengyans mouth rose, Lets go, lets go out.

The two of them left the cinema and looked at the time. It was already four oclock in the afternoon. Ling Huaan smiled and said, Lets go to Yimei Jewelry on the first floor.

Jiang Chengyan asked curiously, What are you going to do in a jewelry store?

To get a Valentines Day gift for you.

Valentines Day gift? Jiang Chengyans mouth rose, then dropped instantly, and said, Huaan, I didnt prepare a present for you, was it too careless?

Captain Jiang, you didnt prepare a present for me? Ling Huaans tone was full of disappointment.

Jiang Chengyan said apologetically, Huaan, Im sorry. Is it too late for me to prepare now?

Seeing that Jiang Chengyan was serious, Ling Huaan stopped teasing him and said, Silly, I already received your Valentines Day gift this morning.

Morning? You mean Jiang Chengyan blushed unsurprisingly.

I am very touched by Captain Jiangs careful preparation. It is the best Valentines Day gift. Ling Huaans voice changed, saying, Lets go and see if you like the gift I gave you.

When they walked into Yimei jewelry, the clerk greeted them, Welcome, Mr. Ling, youre here.

Has my order arrived?

Its here. Wait a moment, Ill take it out for you immediately.

Jiang Chengyan pulled Ling Huaan to the rest area and sat down, curiously asking, Huaan, what did you order?

Captain Jiang, so impatient? Youll know when she takes it out.

Im just curious.

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The clerk walked out with a black wooden box, carefully placed it on the table, and put on black velvet gloves before opening the wooden box. A piece of white jade appeared in front of Jiang Chengyan. The jade is not large, about two centimeters in diameter, and engraved with dense patterns. Jiang Chengyan couldnt help holding it in his hand and looked carefully and found that those were not patterns but small characters. He looked at Ling Huaan and asked, Huaan, what is engraved on it?

Runes, ward off evil spirits to keep you safe.

The clerk interrupted at the right time, Mr. Ling himself wrote down these runes. He found a special master carver, and it took nearly a month to carve them. Moreover, this piece of jade is first-rate jade, which is warm in winter and cool in summer. When you wear it, it not only wards off evil spirits but also nourishes the body.

Ling Huaan spread out his palm. Jiangchengyan put the jade in his palm. He touched it and said, Master Lis craftsmanship is beyond words. The engraved words all have an aura, I am very satisfied.

The clerk couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief, with a stronger smile on her face, she said, Its good that Mr. Ling is satisfied. He**² also specifically instructed that you must notify him if you have any dissatisfaction.

Ling Huaan took out the bank card from his pocket and said, Swipe the card.

The clerk took the bank card with both hands and said, Mr. Ling, wait a moment. Ill take care of it right away.

Ling Huaan handed the jade to Jiang Chengyan and said, The runes on it are all outlined with vermilion, so ordinary grievous ghosts dont dare to get close to it. You wont easily attract dirty things when you work if you carry it with you.

Jiang Chengyan took it, put it on his neck, and said, en. I will wear it.

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After making the final payment, the clerk took the card and receipt together and handed it to Ling Huaan, Mr. Ling, here is your card.

Jiang Chengyan intercepted her halfway, took the card, and said, Just give me the card.

The clerk looked at Ling Huaan and saw that he didnt object, so he didnt say anything more, wait a minute. Ill make a pot of tea for you two.

Ling Huaan nodded, looked at Jiang Chengyan, and asked, Does Captain Jiang want to start a family?

Jiang Chengyan was stunned, then blushed and said, Im busy with work, and have no time to manage the family. These cards and money are placed in your place. You can use them directly. Ive changed the password to your birthday.

Ling Huaan raised his eyebrows and said, How much wealth does Captain Jiang have? Let me guess.

There is one million on my salary card, which is my salary for many years. I dont know how much is on the other card. Its probably tens of millions, all from the old man.

Wow,  Captain Jiang is so rich. So, am I holding someone with big tight?

Seeing Ling Huaans exaggerated expression, Jiang Chengyan growled, Dont you dare! You gave me this piece of jade. The jade alone costs more than one million, plus the manual cost of carving, which would cost at least several million. Your thighs are thicker than mine. Do you need to hold onto me?

I like to hug. Ling Huaan took it for granted.

Keep your voice down, so many people are watching. Although Jiang Chengyan said so, the corners of his mouth couldnt help but twitch.

Weve all done shopping, eating, and watching movies. Where does Captain Jiang want to go next?

Home. But, lets go to the supermarket to buy some ingredients. You teach me to cook. I want to cook for you when Im free.

Okay, Captain Jiang rarely wants to be a family cook, so I support it.

Jiang Chengyan felt comfortable listening to the words family cook and housekeeping. It showed that Ling Huaan really saw him as a companion.

The two went to the first floor and pushed the shopping cart into the supermarket. It took them an hour to buy two shopping carts full of food and everything. After paying the bill, they pushed the shopping cart to the parking lot. They loaded the stuff into the car and went home directly.

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Huaan, what should I do with this crab? Looking at the crab waving its claw in front of him, Jiang Chengyan felt a little helpless.

Take out the steamer, fill the water in it, then the cooking grate before putting the crab in and cover it.

Steamer? Jiang Chengyan looked at the large and small pots in the cupboard and asked in embarrassment, Huaan, which is the steamer?

Its on the second shelf leftmost

Jiang Chengyan took out the steamer and asked, Then how much water should I put in?

Ling Huaan said patiently, Have you seen that indentation? Let the water reach it.

Jiang Chengyan poured the water, put the steamer on the gas stove, put the cooking grate on it, took a long chopstick, put the crabs in one by one, and finally covered the pot. Before he could breathe a sigh of relief, the lid of the pot rantling, he pressed it with his hand and said, Huaan, they are still moving.

Its all alive, it will be rantling. Its okay, the water temperature will go up in a while.

Then dont I need to put anything in it?

No, you should eat the crabs while its fresh. After steaming, you can mix some dipping sauces.

Then steaming like this is quite simple. Jiang Chengyan silently wrote down the steps and asked, How should I make the dipping sauce?

Vinegar, oil, and little soy sauce will do.

After finishing the crabs, Ling Huaan taught Jiang Chengyan to make braised pork, stir-fried lettuce, and salad with three kinds of cold mixed vegetables. He also steamed a pot of rice and a large bowl of mushroom soup. After an hour and a half, four dishes and one soup were ready.

Ling Huaan smelled the scent of the food and smiled, It smells very good. Captain Jiang is very talented.

Do you want to try it? Jiang Chengyan took a piece of braised pork and put it in Ling Huaans bowl. He took Ling Huaans hands and made them touch the rim of the bowl.

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Ling Huaan picked up the bowl, put the meat in his mouth, tasted it, and said, it tastes a little sweeter. Next time you make it, add less sugar. But for the first time you make this, its already perfect and deserves praise.

Hey, hey, I will try it too. Jiang Chengyan took a piece of meat and chewed it in his mouth, en, its a little sweet, but its still delicious, as expected of me!

En. Captain Jiang has always been great.

Jiang Chengyan picked up the crab and removed all its claws before opening its shell. He dug out the crab roe inside, put it on a small plate, and handed it to Ling Huaan, Huaan eat the crab roe. How does it taste?

Ling Huaan took the plate and said, dont worry about me, you can eat yours.

Mmmm, Im eating.

Jiang Chengyan responded while peeling the crab, putting the meat and the crab roe into a small clean plate, waiting for Ling Huaan to finish eating before handing it over. Because of it, out of the eight crabs, Ling Huaan ate five, and Jiang Chengyan ate three.

After the meal, Ling Huaan said helplessly, Captain Jiang, with your feeding method, I will become fat sooner or later.

Its better to be fat. If youre fat, there wont be so many people seeking you, so Im relieved.

Captain Jiang, it turns out that your purpose is like this. Its an ulterior motive.

Did you throw that dress away? Jiang Chengyan remembered what happened in the movie theater, but he still couldnt accept it.

Its a pity to throw it away. I wore those pants for the first time today.

The card is in your place, you can buy as much as you want.

Captain Jiang is really rich!

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The two of them, chanting while digesting their food, Jiang Chengyan also learned how to make tea. After fiddling around for a long time, he picked up the teacup and tasted it, Is it the tea leaves? How do I feel that this tea tastes so good?

Its because you made the tea. Captain Jiang didnt drink tea before but water. No matter how good the tea is, it wont taste good if you dont know how to brew it.

Im usually so busy. How can I have time to toss around like this? To be able to drink water was already good. Jiang Chengyan answered emotionally.

Captain Jiang, what time is it?

Its less than ten minutes to nine oclock. Whats wrong?

If you have good tea, of course, you need a good book. Captain Jiang, go to the study room to pick a book, read it to me.

Okay,

Jiang Chengyan got up and went to the study to pick out a book, sitting next to Ling Huaan and reading it in a slow voice. Ling Huaan listened carefully, occasionally asking the meaning of the words until he understood.

Just like that, one person reads, and the other listens. Every time Jiang Chengyan felt a dry mouth, a cup of tea would always be handed to him. He even read the history books that used to be boring with relish. It feels like such a quiet little happiness.

Ling Huaan reached out and grabbed Jiang Chengyans wrist. Jiang Chengyan was startled and asked Whats wrong? Did I pronounce it wrong?

Ling Huaan put the book aside, approached Jiang Chengyan, and said with a smile, Captain Jiang, todays reading time is over. We should go to rest.

Jiang Chengyan glanced at the clock on the wall subconsciously and said, Its only ten oclock, isnt it a bit early?

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Its already ten oclock. Its getting late. Im afraid that if its later, Captain Jiang wont be able to get up tomorrow.

Looking at Ling Huaan who was close at hand, Jiang Chengyan couldnt help swallowing his saliva and blushed and said, Thenthen Ill take a bath.

Its already ten oclock. Time is a little tight. I think we wash together to save time.

No, Ill go first, you wait a bit. Jiang Chengyan refused.

No? Ling Huaan squeezed Jiang Chengyans chin and kissed him directly. After a deep kiss, Ling Huaan looked at Jiang Chengyan, who was gasping for breath, and said, together.

No, Ill go first

Another deep kiss

Ling Huaan easily provoked Jiang Chengyans desire and said, together.

Dont want

Jiang Chengyans body was as soft as a pool of water when he vented. Ling Huaan raised the corner of his mouth and said, together, if you refuse, I will ask you again.

Ling Huaan! Jiang Chengyans face was fierce, but his words came soft.

Captain Jiang?

Seeing Ling Huaans hand slowly moving down, Jiang Chengyan hurriedly begged for mercy and said, together.

Ling Huaan retracted his hand in satisfaction, pulled Jiang Chengyan up and went to the bathroom together.

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1. Melon means gossip
2. The raw gets censored again

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