Chapter 12 Separation in Two Places

In fact, Qi Chenyan had never eaten any of them.

But his young wife seemed very excited. She took him to her favorite restaurant and recommended her favorite dishes, so he shouldn't spoil her fun.

"I'll just be like you."

Yu Li could easily tell that Qi Chenyan had never tried this before, so he couldn't choose it at all.

She checked off a few items and then asked, "Can you handle spicy food? Hot and sour noodles are quite spicy. If it's your first time trying them, can I order a mild version?"

Qi Chenyan nodded in agreement.

While Yu Li was ordering food, Qi Chenyan was also busy.

Or rather, from the moment he sat down, he had been wiping the table with a tissue.

Although the hygiene of this small, unassuming restaurant is acceptable, it still sees a lot of customers coming and going every day.

Often, when restaurant owners clear away the dishes, they simply use a rag to wipe them clean.

Over time, a layer of grease has accumulated on the tabletop.

Qi Chenyan is a germaphobe, and he usually frequents high-end restaurants that are Michelin-starred.

Regardless of the taste, at least in terms of hygiene, it is incomparable to ordinary restaurants.

So even though he tried his best to integrate himself into the environment where his young wife lived, he still couldn't get used to it for a while.

After the set meal was served, Yu Li took a sniff and said with great satisfaction, "This is the taste I've been craving for days."

Qi Chenyan wiped the chopsticks and spoon clean before handing them to her.

Yu Li took a sip of soup first, then gestured for Qi Chenyan to eat it while it was still hot.

Qi Chenyan thought that before eating hot and sour noodles, one should first drink a sip of soup to taste the flavor.

So he followed local customs, but unlike Yu Li, he couldn't drink directly from the bowl; instead, he scooped up a spoonful.

As a result, he coughed several times from the spiciness.

Yu Li quickly handed him a tissue. "Are you alright? You can't handle spicy food, so why did you drink the soup first? The soup is much spicier than the noodles, after all, it contains the essence of all the seasonings."

Qi Chenyan's eyes reddened from the spiciness, and he coughed, unable to speak.

"How about I order you a bowl of Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste)? Their Zhajiangmian is pretty good, and it's not spicy."

Yu Li felt that if Qi Chenyan's female fans saw their idol looking like he had been ruined, they would definitely think they were blind.

After all, who would have thought that Director Qi, who commands the country and speaks so confidently in front of the camera, would be unable to eat spicy food and would choke on a mouthful of hot and sour noodles soup, bringing tears to his eyes?

But Qi Chenyan waved his hand, indicating that he could eat.

Seeing that he insisted, Yu Li went to get a bottle of chilled soy milk, inserted a straw, and gave it to him.

"How about we have something sweet to help us recover?"

Qi Chenyan drank a few sips of soy milk before he gradually recovered.

He looked up and met his wife's concerned gaze. "Are you really alright?"

"fine."

My throat became hoarse from the spiciness as soon as I opened my mouth.

But like sand crushing gold, it has a unique and pleasant taste.

Qi Chenyan cleared his throat before speaking again: "It's just that I'm not used to it yet. I'll get used to it after a few more bites."

"Actually, you don't have to force yourself. If you don't like hot and sour noodles, I won't bring you here next time."

Qi Chenyan took a bite of the noodles. Although they were quite spicy, the spiciness was still within an acceptable range.

"People should always try different things and not stop exploring because of a temporary accident."

"Moreover, the taste is not bad, and I can accept it."

As expected of a top diplomat, his art of speaking and his ability to accept new things are truly impressive and a plus.

"Put this poached egg on top and let it soak up the broth. It tastes amazing."

As Yu Li spoke, she demonstrated for Qi Chenyan.

But then I remembered that Qi Chenyan couldn't handle too much spice; just one sip of soup had almost made him die from the spiciness.

Letting the poached egg soak up all the broth would be the death of him.

She quickly changed her mind: "Never mind, this way of eating isn't suitable for you..."

But Qi Chenyan followed her method, soaking the poached egg in the broth before taking a bite.

The aroma of eggs combined with the sour and spicy flavors creates a truly unique taste.

Aside from being so spicy it brought tears to my eyes, everything else was tolerable.

"Indeed, it's quite good."

Yu Li was surprised that Qi Chenyan was not only willing to integrate, but also very cooperative.

This is completely different from his aloof appearance.

Yu Li smiled and said, "If you like it, eat more. We can come here often when we have time."

After finishing the meal, Qi Chenyan's face was slightly flushed.

Yu Li didn't feel anything at all; she just comfortably patted her belly.

"Are you full? Shall we go home?"

Qi Chenyan had already put down his chopsticks. Seeing that his little wife was finally eating to her heart's content, he grunted and got up.

As Qi Chenyan went to pay, Yu Li suddenly realized that she seemed to have said something wrong.

Although she and Qi Chenyan are now legally married, she has no intention of living with him.

So what she should have said just now was that everyone should go home.

"My home is in Manguifang, the one I mentioned to you in the text message last time. It's a new house that my best friend and I bought together. Would you... like to come up for a visit?"

Qi Chenyan, who was walking alongside her, suddenly stopped and looked down at her.

"Yu Li".

He suddenly called her name.

His clear and articulate pronunciation gave Yu Li a strange sense of confidence, and when her homeroom teacher called her name in school, she would unconsciously stand up straighter.

"What's wrong?"

Qi Chenyan sighed softly: "We are husband and wife."

Yu Li blinked. "I know."

“I know that although our marriage started because of an accident, now that I have married you, I will take on the responsibilities of a husband for you and our children.”

"As a married couple, isn't it inappropriate for us to live apart?"

Yu Li touched her nose, feeling a little guilty. "I thought you were busy with work and would find it troublesome to live together..."

Qi Chenyan looked at her intently and said seriously, "I have never thought of you as a burden. I hope you can try to trust me."

Yu Li gave a soft "oh".

"If you really don't want to live with me, I won't force you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Li waved her hand, "No..."

Before she could finish speaking, Qi Chenyan chimed in, "Then let's go to Man Guifang and help you move your luggage?"

Yu Li: "..."

Why did she feel like Qi Chenyan was just waiting for her to fall into his trap?

But what the other party said wasn't wrong either; there's no such thing as a couple living in the same city but separated by distance.

Moreover, Yu Li is currently asking him for a favor. If he refuses, what if he gets upset and refuses to be interviewed?

So, on her way to Man Guifang, Yu Li secretly sent her best friend a meme of her kneeling and begging for forgiveness.

Pear Blossom Grass on the Plain: [I'm sorry, darling, for my celebrity interview project, I have to temporarily leave you and move in with my cheap husband.]

But you must believe that you will always be in my heart!

After expressing her loyalty, Yu Li turned around and started moving.

However, Yu Li only carried a bag at most; packing, moving luggage, and so on were all handled by Qi Chenyan.

Is there anything else I've forgotten?

Yu Li didn't pack much, and she wouldn't stay at Qi Chenyan's place forever. When Qi Chenyan was away on business, she would come back to stay.

She stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, and raised her hand to wipe Qi Chenyan's sweat.

"Thank you for your hard work."