novellhall Chapter 9: Couldn't they have chosen something else besides the maid?!
Chapter 9: Couldn't they have chosen something else besides the maid?!
Hu Xiaoyu looked very awkward as he listened to Gu Xixia's murmurs.
What do you mean you lost out?
As an economics professor, Gu Xixia quickly began to calculate the costs for Hu Xiaoyu.
"When you sold it, it was worth five taels of gold, which is worth at least 300,000 yuan now, not even taking into account inflation."
"Considering inflation, I'll only lose more. The most expensive gift they gave me was only a little over two thousand..."
Hu Xiaoyu pursed his lips and slowly walked up to her.
Looking down at Hu Xiaoyu, Gu Xixia's narrow eyes held a hint of hostility.
Why didn't you tell me then?
"Would I tell you you'd bring it?"
"You can't...! What if I accidentally drink it!"
"You won't die. At most, you'll be extremely attractive to snakes, insects, and rodents for a period of time. But during the time my urine is in effect, you can walk around freely in most places."
Gu Xixia, itching with anger, slapped Hu Xiaoyu on the shoulder.
"Why did you give it to me back then?!"
"When you're exploring caves, those places are usually quite gloomy. If there's anything dirty there, it'll be really dangerous. I'll bring a bottle of my urine."
"Whether it's intentional or unintentional, once it's knocked over, it will think twice about what it did."
Upon hearing this, Gu Xixia's gaze became even more hostile.
"Then why didn't you try to persuade me back then?"
"Didn't I try to persuade them?"
Hu Xiaoyu stared at Gu Xixia's pretty face in disbelief.
"Think about it carefully. Have I ever tried to persuade you? You were as stubborn as a mule during your adolescence. I almost had to tie you up with your grandfather!"
"And then what? You either refuse to eat or you always have a long face, so what can we do? We just have to let you go, right?"
"Then why didn't you keep up? You didn't have to put that bottle of pee in my bag."
"Aren't you being unreasonable? And how do you know I didn't follow? I only turned around and left because I was sure there was nothing dirty inside."
"...I misunderstood you."
"You brat!"
After being rebuked by Hu Xiaoyu, a hint of embarrassment appeared in Gu Xixia's eyes.
The two walked side by side toward the back gate.
"Speaking of which, did those people know they were buying your urine?"
"What do you know? I call it the Secret Recipe Anren Water. How would they know?"
Upon entering the courtyard, the two briefly summarized the topic.
After returning to the car, Gu Xixia took off her high heels in the driver's seat and handed them to Hu Xiaoyu, exchanging them for the white sneakers he was holding.
Why did you sell your urine in the first place?
Hu Xiaoyu lay in the passenger seat, scrolling through videos.
"I don't remember exactly. Some of it was used to buy chickens, ducks, and cattle; some was used to visit brothels; and some was used for disaster relief."
With her slender fingers slightly tightening their grip on the steering wheel, Gu Xixia's voice, which she tried to keep calm, rang out.
"Have you slept with many women?"
Why are you asking this...?
Hu Xiaoyu glanced at Gu Xixia with disdain, then turned away without intending to answer.
"Why can't I ask? It's precisely because I ask that I can better understand what you men are thinking."
"First of all, let me state that I am a zombie. Secondly, I wasn't sleeping; I was gnawing."
Gu Xixia suddenly realized that he had forgotten that he had said that it was difficult for zombies to distinguish between sexual desire and appetite.
Relieved, Gu Xixia spoke again.
"So, after sleeping with so many prostitutes, did you get any of them pregnant?"
Hu Xiaoyu was taken aback upon hearing this, and frowned in thought for a moment.
"I don't think so, because I can't figure it out at all... Why do you always ask such embarrassing and private questions? Just drive!"
Gu Xixia glanced at the embarrassed and angry Hu Xiaoyu, and seemed to be deep in thought.
It seems that zombies don't have any genetic material that can leak out.
What's the difference between brothels and modern-day guild halls?
"There's not much difference; it's just a matter of legality versus illegality."
"What about the courtesans? Are they really as skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting as described in novels or stories?"
Hu Xiaoyu pondered for a moment and then shook his head.
"From what I've observed, claiming they're proficient is a complete lie. Their main skills are being good-looking and having excellent social skills. To say they have high literary cultivation is a lie."
"Were the Four Famous Courtesans also fake?"
"I don't know. I go to brothels for two reasons: to taste human blood. I only touch virgins."
"You've slept with a lot of women after all..."
"Do you still want to hear it?!"
Gu Xixia glanced sideways at Hu Xiaoyu, who was looking rather agitated, and pursed her lips.
"Go on."
Hu Xiaoyu glanced at the young woman with disdain, pondered for a moment, and then continued to speak.
"To put it bluntly, courtesans are similar to celebrities in some ways. Some celebrities rely on popularity, some rely on talent, and some simply rely on their looks."
"As for why it spread so widely, you have to think about what kind of people could afford to go to brothels back then."
"Many things are only promoted when people have a need for them."
"so..."
Chatting casually all the way home, Gu Xixia bought herself a Chocliz cigarette at the convenience store.
"You're eating ice cream after the allotted time has passed?"
"That's about it."
"If you dare to scream in pain, I'll show you how I beat you."
Gu Xixia listened to Hu Xiaoyu's tone, which completely treated her like a little girl. A hint of frustration flashed across her cool and charming face, but he took it as her rebellious behavior of not being disciplined.
While waiting for the elevator, a loving couple carrying a child stepped out of the elevator.
Gu Xixia subconsciously turned around and glanced back. Hu Xiaoyu's voice came from the side.
"If you want a child, have one yourself; you can't get that from envy."
Without even looking, he threw a punch to the side, which landed precisely on his shoulder.
As the elevator ascended, the atmosphere fell silent for a moment.
Have you ever truly liked anyone?
As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Xixia thought Hu Xiaoyu would nonchalantly say: "Like my ass, how could a zombie like a human?"
If that's the case, she'll feel better.
However, seeing the memories and contemplation in Hu Xiaoyu's eyes, Gu Xixia felt a bitter taste in her mouth.
The elevator doors opened, and Gu Xixia strode briskly towards her home in her high heels.
Hu Xiaoyu was lost in the memories triggered by her words and did not notice her unusual behavior.
After closing the open door behind Gu Xixia as she entered the house, Hu Xiaoyu changed into slippers and straightened the high heel that had fallen to the ground for her.
Looking up, seeing the red on the sole of her shoe, it was as if a pair of red embroidered shoes appeared before my eyes.
After placing her high heels on the shoe rack, Hu Xiaoyu went to sit down in front of the computer.
"Is she pretty?"
Wearing a loose white long shirt, Gu Xixia, whose only visible feature at a glance was her pair of long, slender legs, walked barefoot behind Hu Xiaoyu.
While waiting for a reply, her fair toes, tinged with a soft pink hue, nervously curled up and then lowered.
"I don't remember exactly, but it should be pretty good."
"Not bad, how bad?"
Looking at the new hero skins in the store, Hu Xiaoyu picked up his phone and casually spent a few hundred yuan.
"She's not as pretty as my girl."
Hearing his nonchalant tone, Gu Xixia felt both happy and angry.
He was happy because he knew he must be one of the rarest beauties in his zombie career.
I'm angry because, girl, girl, girl, can't you find something else besides girl?!