Chapter 137 They Came Uninvited

After finishing her lesson with Chengcheng, the teacher came over to say goodbye to Limai.

Li Mai smiled and said, "Teacher Wang, please stay for dinner."

The teacher surnamed Wang, who teaches Chengcheng programming, politely replied, "No, I have other classes."

Li Mai led Chengcheng to the door.

Back inside, Li Mai said, "Chengcheng, you play by yourself. Mom will cook, and Godmother will come over for dinner tonight."

"Okay, Mom."

...

When Zhou Songyan returned and saw You Huan, he paused for a moment before nodding to her as a greeting.

He took off his suit jacket, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and went to the kitchen.

The stove was piled high with ingredients.

Zhou Songyan was taken aback: "Doing so much."

Li Mai turned to look at him: "It's alright, not much."

"Zhou Songyan, hand me a plate."

Zhou Songyan took a plate and handed it over: "Here you go."

"Zhou Songyan, take this dish to the table."

"good."

You Huan smiled as she looked at the two who were cooperating fairly well.

Li Mai said she hadn't thought it through, but now she's already living with someone and living like an old married couple.

However, this young master is quite down-to-earth; when he returns home, he doesn't act like a lord and takes the initiative to help others.

Bonus points!

Turning her gaze away, You Huan looked down at her phone, her eyes falling on her chat history with Peng Zixu.

The two hadn't been in contact for many days.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

"Godmother, you sit down, I'll go."

Chengcheng has already opened the door and gone out.

It was cold outside, and You Huan wanted to tell him to put on a coat, but before she could, the little guy shot her away like a bullet.

A moment later, two tall men entered through the door.

One of them, You Huan, was quite familiar with him, especially in bed.

Qin Xuan held Chengcheng in his arms.

Chengcheng had seen him before, but wasn't familiar with him, and struggled to get down.

Qin Xuan: "Why are you running? Let your uncle give you a hug."

Chengcheng couldn't break free, so he gave up.

Peng Zixu's pupils flickered when he saw You Huan.

Seeing that they were complete strangers, Qin Xuan teased, "Heh, do you want me to introduce you?"

Neither of them spoke.

Qin Xuan said, "Miss You, this is my good buddy, Peng Zixu. We all call him Lao Peng. You've met him before."

You Huan: "..."

Peng Zixu kicked Qin Xuan in the shin: "You're always causing trouble."

Qin Xuan pursed his lips: "Fine, fine, I won't get involved. You guys chat."

Qin Xuan and Chengcheng sat down on the carpet and helped him build Lego.

Peng Zixu walked over and sat down next to You Huan. There was a palm's width between them, and if they moved even slightly, they would touch each other's clothes.

You Huan spoke to him frankly and directly: "What a coincidence, I didn't expect you to come. Did President Zhou invite you?"

Peng Zixu: "..."

They came uninvited.

You Huan knew exactly what was going on at a glance.

"It's not very nice of you to show up empty-handed without being invited."

Peng Zixu: "You brought it?"

You Huan pointed to the fruit basket by the door: "I brought it. It's basic etiquette, okay?"

Peng Zixu: "We have a very good relationship with Lao Zhou, so we don't need these formalities."

"What do you mean? Are you saying that I don't get along with Li Mai, and that I'm hypocritical?"

Peng Zixu: "..."

“I didn’t say that.”

"But that's what you meant."

"Sister, can't you be reasonable?"

Having not heard the word "sister" for a long time, You Huan felt a ripple in her heart.

"Little brother, don't you know? The older sisters are getting old and they're not reasonable anymore."

Peng Zixu frowned and stopped arguing with her.

You Huan let out a soft breath.

What is she doing?

We've already agreed to stay out of touch and not contact each other anymore, so why are you saying all this nonsense?

She was a little annoyed.

Zhou Songyan came out carrying a bowl and saw the two extra people in the living room. His face darkened: "Why are you here?"

Peng Zixu pursed his lips and remained silent.

Qin Xuan coughed and said, "I heard that you and Miss Li moved to a new house, so we came to pay a visit."

Zhou Songyan ultimately said nothing, and turned and went into the kitchen unhappily.

Seeing his sour expression, Li Mai asked, "Who upset you again?"

"Qin Xuan and Peng Zixu have arrived."

Li Mai smiled and said, "So what if you're here? Why are you making such a long face?"

"There are too many people in the house, it's noisy."

"It's so lively, I love it."

Looking at the dimples at the corners of the woman's mouth, Zhou Songyan's gloom gradually dissipated.

Li Mai spoke up: "With two more people, let's add two more dishes."

Zhou Songyan didn't say anything and assisted from the side.

Soon the food was ready, and everyone sat down.

Zhou Songyan and Li Mai sat next to each other, and Chengcheng sat next to Li Mai.

Qin Xuan pushed Peng Zixu next to You Huan, and he sat down beside him.

Peng Zixu sat down and glanced at You Huan.

You Huan was looking down at her phone, not looking at him.

Everyone present could tell that the two of them were acting a little differently today.

Li Mai glanced at You Huan, seemingly lost in thought.

Because Zhou Songyan has given up drinking, there is no alcohol kept at home.

He still has a lot of inventory in his old house, which he didn't move here.

The group drank juice and ate their rice.

Qin Xuan: "Miss Li, your cooking skills are amazing!"

Despite past grievances, Li Mai said, "It's delicious, come again anytime."

"Is it okay? Can we really come here often?"

Li Mai smiled and said, "Sure."

Qin Xuan received Zhou Songyan's cold gaze, shrank back, chuckled twice, and didn't reply.

Zhou Songyan ladled a bowl of soup and placed it in front of Li Mai: "Drink some soup first to warm your stomach."

Li Mai took it and drank two sips with the spoon.

Peng Zixu also ladled a bowl of soup and placed it in front of You Huan, but You Huan didn't touch it.

Peng Zixu frowned slightly and pushed the soup towards her again.

You Huan simply took the bowl away and put it aside.

Everyone: "..."

Did you have a fight?

Peng Zixu smiled helplessly and said nothing.

After the meal, Li Mai asked in a low voice as she cleared the dishes, "Zhou Songyan, what happened between Peng Zixu and the senior?"

Zhou Songyan glanced at the sofa and asked, "You broke up?"

"But my senior said they weren't together."

Zhou Songyan paused in putting away the bowl, then looked up at her: "So, you're learning from You Huan?"

Li Mai lowered her head guiltily and carried a stack of bowls to the kitchen.

Zhou Songyan followed behind her with the remaining bowl in his hand and a dark expression.

He hooked the kitchen door shut with his foot.

With a click.

Li Mai's heart skipped a beat.

It’s over!

Zhou Songyan slowly and methodically put the bowl into the dishwasher.

Li Mai bit her lip and glanced at him.

What does it mean if this guy doesn't say a word?

It's kind of scary.

Kill her or torture her, just give her a stab.

But Zhou Songyan didn't say a word from beginning to end, and bent down to pick up the garbage bag and left the kitchen.

Qin Xuan noticed Zhou Songyan carrying a bag and curiously approached him, asking, "Old Zhou, what are you carrying?"

Zhou Songyan glanced at him: "It's delicious."

Qin Xuan excitedly shouted, "I want to eat! I want to eat!"

Zhou Songyan paused, her lips twitched, and after a moment of silence, she handed him the black bag.

Qin Xuan took it and opened it: "..."

You Huan couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Hahaha! How could anyone be so stupid? To actually eat garbage! I'm dying of laughter."