Chapter 12 I Am a Tenant (2)_1
Xia Wan'an did not find anything amiss and responded with a light laugh, "Right."
"Erm, I remember that the gentleman living on the 27th floor is quite handsome..." The middle-aged woman rambled on, ensuring Xia Wan'an understood, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not a peeping tom. I'm merely the neighborhood committee member..."
Then, with a look of curiosity, the middle-aged woman asked, "I haven't seen that gentleman for a while now. Are you his girlfriend visiting him?"
The middle-aged woman paused, taking in the sight of Xia Wan'an holding vegetables and various daily necessities. "Are you living in his place? Are you his wife? It must be wonderful. Both of you must make a perfect match..."
The middle-aged woman wasn't wrong. Legally, she was his wife... However, he disliked her parading around with the title of his wife. Given that this woman lived in the same building, chances were they would cross paths some day. And this woman seemed friendly and unreserved, which might lead to a chat with him. Xia Wan'an feared this might lead him to believe she was spreading rumors about their relationship...
With these thoughts in mind, Xia Wan'an hastily cut in before the middle-aged woman could say more. "Um, no... I'm not his wife..."
"What? You're not his wife?" The middle-aged woman looked surprised but seemed to quickly understand. She commented, "Oh, I see, you guys are still dating. How long have you been living with him? If it's been a while, you should get a marriage certificate. Start a family early, return to normal life..."