Yun Lian trimmed the flower branches without looking up.

"Of course, just a moment."

Huo Ye followed the example of the waiting customers, standing by the table and watching her trim and pack.

"The flowers are ready. I'm closing now. Do as you please, I won't keep you any longer."

Huo Ye took the bouquet of roses she handed him and held it in his arms.

1 million was transferred to her card.

Yun Lian only received the payment notification after he turned around.

"Huo Ye, you paid too much."

Huo Ye waved his hand: "Not much. It's kind of you to leave me a bouquet of roses every day. I didn't realize that holding flowers can really make me happy."

"good."

Huo Ye had only been running for a short while when Song Zhu returned, panting heavily.

No matter how fast he ran, he only saw Huo Ye's back as he held the flowers.

Yun Lian was overjoyed to see Song Zhu appear at this time.

"Song Zhu, didn't you say you'd be coming for dinner? Why are you off work so soon?"

Before Song Zhu could even wipe the sweat from her brow, she sat down where Yun Lian had been sitting and began pruning the flowers.

“I was worried that you would be too tired to finish by yourself, so I wanted to hurry up and get things done as quickly as possible. Luckily, there wasn’t much work at the office today, so I could accompany you home from get off work.”

Yun Lian brought him some warm water. Judging from how much he was sweating, she guessed he had rushed over as soon as he got off work and hadn't even had time to change out of his uniform.

"Next time you can come slowly, or let me know in advance and I'll wait for you at the store after get off work, so you don't have to rush. Look, you've been sitting for so long and you're still out of breath."

Song Zhu chuckled foolishly.

"I'm worried that my girlfriend will be stolen away. We haven't even gotten to know each other yet. If she goes back with him, I don't know where I'll go to cry."

"Don't worry, what's meant to be yours can't be taken away by anyone."

As the two finished getting ready to leave, they ran into the supermarket auntie next door who was finally delivering fruit.

The aunt, with a kind and gentle face, said, "Xiaoyun, is this your boyfriend? He's so handsome, a perfect match for you two."

Yun Lian generously handed the dessert she had prepared in advance to the aunt.

"This is my boyfriend. Auntie, the desserts here are delicious, sweet but not cloying. Try them, and if you like them, I'll buy some more later."

"Oh my, my good child, why are you bringing me food? Auntie wouldn't let you spend money like that."

Yun Lian winked playfully.

"It's no trouble at all. The fruit Auntie brought at noon was very sweet. Love needs to be mutual to last. Auntie, we're going home now. You can continue with your work."

"Okay, okay, go back now, you've had a long day."

Since Xiaoyun took over the flower shop, her supermarket business has also improved a lot. Xiaoyun is skillful, good-looking and polite. I originally wanted to get to know her better and bring her home as my daughter-in-law.

I didn't expect her to have a boyfriend.

Song Zhu and Yun Lian strolled hand in hand down the street.

Yun Lian felt her face burning from his constant stare.

"Officer Song, why are you staring at me like that? Do I look a lot like one of the criminal suspects you've been investigating lately?"

Song Zhu chuckled softly.

“He is indeed a criminal suspect. I am reporting him by my real name. Yun Lian is a heart thief.”

If you weren't a heart thief, why does my heart beat in sync with your every beat?

"You're such a chatterbox, Officer Song. If you don't hurry up and buy the groceries, I'll not only steal your heart, I'll steal you too, and I'll take advantage of you completely."

Song Zhu's ear tips were instantly dyed.

Yun Lian is good in every way, except that she has a mouth that is so alluring.

"I'll buy it right away, and I guarantee you'll be well-fed."

Song Zhu's life skills have improved; as long as he gets serious, he can do anything very quickly.

He can always select the freshest vegetables, and even the meat can be picked out by sight to find the best quality.

The two returned to Yun Lian's residence. Song Zhu was wearing a uniform and an apron, exuding a restrained and austere air. The uniform and apron were mixed together on his body, and Yun Lian's eyes sparkled.

Song Zhu didn't need Yun Lian's help, but she worked quickly and efficiently, and soon three dishes and a soup appeared on the table, all looking and smelling delicious.

"The last dish, corn and pork rib soup, is ready. Miss Yun, please enjoy your special dinner."

"Thank you, Chef Song. Come and enjoy the fruits of your labor today."

Yun Lian took the pork rib soup that Song Zhu had served, and her tongue was immediately drawn to its deliciousness.

The sweetness of the corn and the aroma of the pork ribs blend together perfectly, making it incredibly delicious.

Song Zhu was extremely nervous.

"How is it? Is the taste alright? Is anything missing?"

Yun Lian saw that he was so nervous that he was completely different from his indifference when they first met. At this moment, he was just like a young man experiencing love for the first time, with his heart and eyes filled with the person he liked.

"It's so delicious, Song Zhu, I love it to death."

Upon receiving her affirmation, Song Zhu's eyes finally lit up with a smile, and she became even more attentive in serving food to Yun Lian.

"Eat more if you like it. Don't worry, I make sure it's a balanced diet of meat and vegetables, so you won't gain weight no matter how much you eat."

*

Huo family.

Huo Ye stared at the bouquet of roses and worked overtime until 10 p.m., only realizing he hadn't eaten much that day when a burning sensation came from his stomach.

What about her?

Did she eat well today? Did Song Zhu take good care of her?

The sudden ringing of his cell phone interrupted Huo Ye's thoughts.

On the other end of the phone, the housekeeper stammered.

"Mr. Huo, your wife's family has come to the Huo residence. Would you like to inform your wife?"

Upon hearing that it was about Yun Lian, Huo Ye immediately stood up.

"Please have them seated first, I'll be right back."

Huo family.

Yun Jin and Yun Lian's mother sat together on the sofa, sitting upright.

Yunlian's mother's eyes were filled with apprehension and fear.

This place is so opulent that even the servants are dressed more elegantly than they are.

Yun Lian's mother quietly approached Yun Jin and asked, "Xiao Jin, why don't we go back first and then call Yun Lian and ask her to come find us?"

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