Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 55: Portable Air Conditioner

But she had to endure, even if it felt unbearable! This was her promotional event, and it was obvious these people were here to cause trouble. In an instant, Luo Qingcheng stormed down from the stage.

"Hey, I’m warning you, stop spreading fear-mongering rumors! Don’t think for a second I don’t know you’re just shills hired by Zhao Caixia. Be smart and leave now, or I’m calling the police!"

Luo Qingcheng’s gaze was frosty, but her eyes couldn’t help but steal glances at the watermelon. It looks so delicious! I can hardly resist...

The young man snorted. "Are you crazy? I just bought some watermelon from Sister Xia’s Supermarket and came over to see what good stuff you have. How does that make me a shill? Besides, this watermelon is seriously delicious. Why don’t you try it?" he offered, pushing the watermelon forward with a cheeky grin.

"Get your filthy hands away from me."

Luo Qingcheng took a step back. Inhaling the drifting aroma of the watermelon, she found herself truly struggling to resist.

"Folks, don’t say I didn’t warn you!" the young man shouted loudly. "This First Love Melon isn’t available all the time! If you want to buy some, you’d better hurry, or there really won’t be any left!"

"I’ll buy one!" The old man from before turned and immediately ran off.

"Damn, this watermelon is incredible! I—I’m going too!"

"Grandpa, I want watermelon! WAAA! Please take me to buy some!"

"Let’s go, hurry! They’ll be gone in a minute!"

In an instant, the entire crowd grew restless.

"Hey! You—don’t go! Wait, I still haven’t handed out the membership cards!" Luo Qingcheng was completely dumbfounded.

But no matter how much she yelled, it was useless. As if possessed, the crowd swarmed toward Sister Xia’s Supermarket. At that moment, Luo Qingcheng felt as if she had been plunged into an ice cave, and her slender frame shivered.

I actually lost? Damn you, Chen Xiaobei! What kind of monster are you to be so powerful?! Thinking this, Luo Qingcheng was suddenly overcome with a sense of powerlessness.

As if on cue, Chen Xiaobei sauntered over with a smug look. "Luo Qingcheng, what do you say? Convinced yet? How about we go over there and have our chat now?" he said, pointing to a nearby hotel, looking prouder than ever.

"Get lost." Luo Qingcheng’s shoulders slumped, feeling as if her dignity was in tatters on the ground.

That damned Chen Xiaobei! When a girl is already so miserable, doesn’t he know how to be comforting? All he knows is how to take advantage of me!

"Alright, Qingcheng!" Luo Wentian, on the other hand, was taking it in stride. He chuckled and said, "Business is like a battlefield. You have to lose some to win some, right? Besides, this is no big deal. Our Luo Family isn’t relying on this place to make money anyway. The fact that Xiaobei could predict even this just proves what a great talent he is. Aren’t you the one who values promises the most? Why not hurry up and fulfill yours?"

Chen Xiaobei scratched his head and said awkwardly, "Miss Luo, actually, about that promise, you don’t have to—"

Before he could finish, Luo Qingcheng exploded. "Shut up! Just shut up!"

She clenched her small fists, her eyes turning red as she choked out, "I will not lose! It must be some trick Zhao Caixia is pulling! I’m going to see for myself what’s so special about that watermelon!"

With that, she got in her car and sped off.

"Oh, that child!" Luo Wentian was thoroughly exasperated. "Xiaobei, hurry and chase after her! Calm her down. That girl has never lost before. Zhao Caixia is not someone to be trifled with; don’t let Qingcheng get into trouble over there."

"Elder Luo, don’t worry. I won’t let anything happen to her." His head pounding, Chen Xiaobei scrambled onto his electric scooter and hurried after her.

The moment he left, several figures emerged from the shadows, casting sinister glares toward Luo Wentian.

Luo Qingcheng had still underestimated the allure of the First Love Melon. She was still two streets away from Sister Xia’s Supermarket when her car could no longer move forward. The area was a sea of people. Under the pressure, the Security Department even had to deploy a large number of officers to maintain order.

How could this be? Luo Qingcheng’s lovely face turned deathly pale. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

A scene like this would be rare even in a first-tier city, let alone Songshan. There were at least ten thousand people here! All of them were scrambling to buy watermelons. The situation was simply outrageous.

No, there’s definitely something wrong with those watermelons. No matter what, I have to find the supplier and secure the distribution rights. I will not lose to Zhao Caixia! Absolutely not! Luo Qingcheng’s eyes were red, blazing with a fighting spirit.

At that moment, Chen Xiaobei suddenly grabbed her hand. "Luo Qingcheng, there are too many people here. Let’s not go. We can deal with this another day."

"Mind your own business! Get lost!" The sight of him just made her angrier, and she tried to forcefully push her way forward.

But how could her slender frame push through this frenzied crowd? Not only did she fail to push through, but she was also repeatedly groped, leaving her white suit covered in grimy handprints.

"AAAAHH! Get away from me!" Luo Qingcheng screamed, truly on the verge of a breakdown.

Just then, Chen Xiaobei appeared at her side and wrapped an arm around her slender waist. "You’ll never get through on your own. Just consider it me repaying a debt from a past life!" he muttered sarcastically, releasing his True Qi. Instantly, the crowd around them was pushed to either side.

How can this be? Luo Qingcheng’s beautiful eyes went wide in disbelief. She shook her head vigorously. No, this can’t be right. I must be having a heatstroke. This can’t be real!

But she had no choice but to believe it. Wherever Chen Xiaobei walked, the people on both sides parted as if by magic, clearing a path about a meter wide for them. A street that would have been impossible to cross in an hour, Chen Xiaobei led her through in less than five minutes.

Even more miraculous, while being held by the waist by Chen Xiaobei, not only did she not feel hot, but she actually felt refreshingly cool. The man was like a walking air conditioner; it was utterly comfortable.

He... really is a strange man. It’s just too bad his personality is so awful. How wonderful would it be if he were a bit more of a gentleman? Luo Qingcheng thought to herself, feeling quite uncomfortable with his actions.

But being held by Chen Xiaobei was still better than being pawed at by a mob. Thinking this, Luo Qingcheng felt a sense of relief.

And just then, Zhao Caixia came into view. The woman was holding a large knife, personally selling the melons. Wearing a pair of skimpy hot pants, she looked both beautiful and feisty.

"Listen up, folks!" Zhao Caixia shouted. "As they say, rarity makes things precious! These First Love Melons are hard to come by, so we can only sell them by the slice! Today, I, Zhao Caixia, will give everyone a discount! One slice of watermelon is only twenty bucks! Hurry up and buy! Otherwise, the price is going up to thirty tomorrow!"

Damn! This woman is ruthless! Chen Xiaobei almost coughed up blood.

But he had still underestimated the power of the First Love Melon. The moment she finished speaking, the crowd erupted.

"Stop wasting time! I’ll take ten slices!"

"I’m buying twenty! Cut them for me, quick!"

"Do you people up front have any decency? Think about those of us in the back for a second!"

"Sister Xia, just raise the price! Otherwise, we won’t get to eat any!"

In a flash, the crowd was eagerly throwing money at her, making Zhao Caixia feel like she was on top of the world.

My Brother Bei is simply incredible! If this keeps up, I’m going to become a billionaire! No, I have to capture Brother Bei’s heart! It seems like he likes it rough... should I buy some S&M gear? Yes! I must. Next time, I’ll be a submissive little lamb in front of Brother Bei.

The more Zhao Caixia thought about it, the more excited she became, growing completely soaked down below. But she was smart; she knew this would happen and had the foresight to wear a sanitary pad.

Just then, an unexpected figure suddenly charged onto the platform. Luo Qingcheng’s eyes were spitting fire as she shouted, "Zhao Caixia, you must have laced these watermelons with drugs! You’re despicable, using such tactics to compete with me! I’m calling the police to have you arrested!"

Zhao Caixia was stunned speechless by the accusation.

Chen Xiaobei was also startled. Is this Hu Niu’s imagination always this wild? Doesn’t she know Zhao Caixia is even fiercer than she is?

As expected, Zhao Caixia was infuriated. "Luo Qingcheng, are you nuts? Who poisoned the watermelons? If you don’t believe me, try it yourself! Is this watermelon poisoned?"

Zhao Caixia casually cut a slice and handed it to her.

"Fine, I’ll try it!" Luo Qingcheng snatched the watermelon and took a large bite.

CRUNCH! The heavenly sweet flavor flooded her senses. It was so delicious she could have cried.

But in the next instant, Luo Qingcheng’s delicate body shuddered. Her incredulous gaze instantly turned to one of pure fury, locking onto Chen Xiaobei.

"Chen Xiaobei, you bastard!"

With that, Luo Qingcheng hurled the watermelon rind straight at him.