Even Lin Xuanyao sensed something was off about her words, let alone Qiao Risheng's fans in the live chat.

[What the hell does this woman mean?! Does she think Brother Qiao is a babysitter?!]

[Brother Qiao is a TV King and a Movie King! He's won so many awards! And in her mouth, he's just a cook?]

[What's wrong with cooking? Don't spout nonsense! But her attitude doesn't seem like how she'd treat her brother-in-law, does it?]

Could those rumors of domestic violence be true?

[So, Brother Qiao is cooking in the kitchen while you guys are just eating, drinking, and having fun outside? What kind of nonsense is this!]

[This white snake must have stuffed cotton in its brain!]

Hua Xiange then spoke, breaking the eerie atmosphere:

"Brother Qiao, I can cook too, but my skills are just so-so. If you don't mind, I'll help you, and we can cook together."

[Sobbing, thank you so much, Brother Hua, for helping my Brother Qiao! I'm so touched!]

[Hua Xiange, a young master from a top-tier wealthy family, can actually cook?]

[Fun fact: Hua Xiange debuted at sixteen and has never taken any money from the Hua family; she has always been self-reliant!]

[Isn't starting from scratch just a persona? And people actually believe it!]

[So what if she can cook? Why is she acting all pitiful?]

[Get out of here!]

Hua Xiange came to the rescue, and Qiao Risheng looked at him gratefully: "Thank you so much, Xiange. My skills are not as good as the professionals. I just like to make a lot of things."

His words not only saved his own face but also filled the gap in Feng Yuejia's statement.

This made fans in the live chat not only remain hostile towards Feng Yuejia, but also feel more sorry for Qiao Risheng, and try even harder to dig out those hidden secrets.

Nian Jingliu also actively participated: "Brother Qiao, Brother Hua, take me with you, I can help wash the vegetables or something."

Nian Tujin sneered, and Nian Jingliu immediately glared at her, but it had no effect on her.

The comments section quickly dubbed them "the sworn siblings."

Lin Xuanyao and Liang Chengyu both expressed their willingness to help, making Feng Yuejia, who initially dumped all the work on Qiao Risheng, seem even more brainless.

Qiao Risheng smiled and thanked him, then said:

"In that case, let's agree on this: we'll cook our own dinner tonight. After lunch break, we'll get the funding from the director in the afternoon, then split into a purchasing team and a cooking team, and work separately. Is that alright?"

Everyone agreed, of course.

Only Feng Yuejia noticed that everyone was intentionally ignoring her, which made her unhappy, and she kept a sour face.

At noon, everyone was treated to a delicious meal at the charming music restaurant in the Reincarnation Pavilion.

Looking at what was on their table, the nutritional supplement in my hand suddenly didn't taste so good anymore.

When did nutrient supplements ever smell good?

Tears of envy welled up in my eyes.

After lunch, everyone took a car back to the cozy cottage.

There was still plenty of time before the procurement was scheduled, so everyone went about their own business.

Liang Chengyu and Mi Youyou cuddled together and went to their room to be all lovey-dovey.

Feeling frustrated, Feng Yuejia went back to her room to sleep with a sullen expression.

Qiao Risheng, Hua Xiange, and Lin Xuanyao sat together chatting.

Nian Jingliu and Nian Tujin, along with Shen Xiao, started hanging out together.

Hua Changle sat next to Hua Xiange, watching Nian Tujin and the others play.

Everyone else was playing together, and she inevitably felt lonely.

Everyone in the live chat could see that she was being ostracized, but they were all gloating, saying she deserved it. She didn't have much of a fan base, so naturally no one spoke up for her.

Having made up too early in the morning, and with nothing else to do, Hua Changle started nodding as she looked around.

Her head lost its support and slammed onto Hua Xiange's shoulder with a "thud".

She rubbed her head and looked up, only to see Hua Xiange turn her head and say, "Go to sleep if you're sleepy."

Hua Changle pouted and said, "Oh."

She got up and went upstairs. After taking a few steps, she turned around and said, "Brother, if you go shopping, please call me so I can help you."

"Hmm," Hua Xiange replied casually and then fell silent.

Hua Changle sighed inwardly, turned around and went upstairs.

After a moment, Hua Xiange turned her head to look, but she was no longer on the stairs.

She was so sleepy downstairs, but now that she's upstairs, she's not sleepy anymore.

She leaned over the windowsill, her gaze quickly drawn to a black and white mass.

"Two...cats?"

Hua Changle looked closely and realized that there were two kittens living in the garden outside.

"Let's go play with the kitten, bunny!" She turned and scooped up the big rabbit.

[Pshaw, what's so fun about two cats... Hey! Watch out!]

Before 422 could finish speaking, Hua Changle was already sitting on the windowsill on the third floor.

Dark green vines appeared, two of which wove together to form a gently sloping path, while the other wrapped around her waist, giving her the strength to walk downstairs from the window.

She walked straight into the garden, approaching cautiously. However, the two cats spotted her and immediately looked at her warily, keeping their distance.

Hua Changle squatted down, extending her finger with the gentlest and kindest attitude possible:

Kitty~ Kitty~

I mean no harm, let's be friends!

[…Shocking! The host has transformed into a sweet clothespin!]

Hua Changle: (ノ｀Д)ノ You're so awesome!

The two kittens weren't afraid of people, and then they cautiously approached.

There were two cats, one black and one white. The black cat was larger, while the white cat was smaller and more timid.

The black cat came over first and rubbed against her fingers, then the white cat followed suit and rubbed its head against her.

The soft, vibrant touch touches the soul; Hua Changle is intoxicated by the cats in the garden.

She simply lay down on a deck chair in the garden, holding the big white rabbit in her arms, and two cats jumped up and nestled on either side of her.

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