As dusk settles, the lights cast a soft glow.
Lily, the tabby cat, looked up at the three people in front of her, her little head bobbing back and forth, her face showing human-like surprise.
What's going on?
Why are you three staring at the cookies?
Chu Fang and Zhong Rou looked at each other, while Zhong Tingyue's face was rosy and her lips were curved upwards.
"Cough cough cough..." Chu Fang coughed lightly and nodded: "You did a good job."
Zhong Rou looked up at her sister and exclaimed, "Sis, you're amazing!"
"It's a small matter, keep it low-key." Zhong Tingyue put on a nonchalant attitude, but her smugness was evident.
snort!
I'm usually just not in a good position to cook because I don't have time, but once I put my heart into it, I'm a genius!
"Try it."
Chu Fang looked at the cookies and licked his lips: "Um... I'm not hungry."
“I’m not hungry either,” Zhong Rou replied.
"Not hungry? You have to eat even if you're not hungry!" Zhong Tingyue's voice was firm, her gaze shifting between the two of them: "Don't you two trust me?"
Chu Fang patted his chest and said, "I believe you one hundred percent."
"Sister, you know me. Even if it's poison, I'd eat it if you made it..."
To show her loyalty, Zhong Rou talked nonsense, but before she could finish speaking, Zhong Tingyue interrupted her younger sister: "Then you try it first."
Chu Fang's lips curled into a smirk as he tried hard to suppress his smile.
I told you not to show off, I told you not to pledge your loyalty.
Simp!
Zhong Rou opened her mouth slightly, looking aggrieved. Faced with her older sister's piercing gaze, she had no choice but to pick up the crispy cookies and reluctantly put them in her mouth, chewing them slowly.
Suddenly, a glint flashed in Zhong Rou's bright and deep eyes, as if she were extremely surprised. Then, while chewing heartily, she nodded repeatedly.
"Sis, you're a genius!"
Seeing this, Zhong Tingyue stroked Lily, seemingly nonchalant but actually quite smug, and gave Chu Fang a wink:
I'm a genius!
Chu Fang scratched his face.
Something's not quite right as I imagined.
Did I really guess wrong?
This woman had been hiding her true colors before, but today she's finally showing them.
He picked up a crispy little cookie, savored it slowly, his pupils dilated, and he and his sister-in-law looked at each other, nodded together, and gave Zhong Tingyue a thumbs up.
Receiving their replies and praise, Zhong Tingyue felt greatly encouraged.
I'm a genius!
After the two of them tasted it, she also picked up a crispy little cookie and savored it. Immediately, her face blossomed like a flower, gentle and radiant.
All that could be heard was her clear, resonant voice, each word distinct and distinct: "Chu Fang, Zhong Rou, I'm not finished with you two!!!"
She swore she had never eaten such terrible cookies in her life.
Not only was it dry, but it was also hard, like chewing on a rock, biting into it. The bitter taste, the rich milky aroma, and the fact that salt was used as sugar and several spoonfuls were added, created a complex mixture of flavors that was utterly disgusting.
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Fang and Zhong Rou both groaned, their faces turning ugly.
Zhong Rou hugged the trash can and said, "Sis, I just wanted to lie to my brother-in-law, but who knew he would lie to you?"
Zhong Rou, you have no morals! You're putting all the blame on me, aren't you? I'm not done with you yet...
While vomiting, Chu Fang hurriedly explained, "Um... I thought it was your first time cooking, and you were full of confidence, so I praised you to give you enough confidence."
"Ms. Zhong, you know me. I like you, even more than I like myself. In this vast sea of people, among billions of individuals, meeting you is like finding a guiding light..."
Ugh~~~~
Upon hearing Chu Fang's attempt to appeal to emotions, Zhong Rou felt nauseous and vomited.
Brother-in-law, you're shameless!
Zhong Tingyue took a sip of water, her delicate expression softening, and asked, "Really?"
"Of course!" Chu Fang nodded firmly.
"Then eat all these cookies and give me enough confidence."
Chu Fang's lips twitched.
"Hahaha..." Upon hearing this, Zhong Rou laughed loudly, looking up at the sky.
Zhong Tingyue crossed her arms and said calmly, "Zhong Rou, you have a share too."
“... ..."
Zhong Tingyue returned to her bedroom, leaving Chu Fang and Zhong Rou alone. The two looked at each other, and the latter pried open the little yellow cat's mouth and fed it a crispy biscuit.
Immediately afterwards, a dog's barking echoed through the room.
Even a dog wouldn't eat that!
Zhong Rou took the little blond boy to the bathroom to wash his stomach, while Chu Fang dumped the crispy cookies into the trash can, tidied up the kitchen, and then went into Zhong Tingyue's bedroom.
On the bed, Zhong Tingyue lay with her legs curled up, staring intently at the screen.
"Have you two finished eating?"
"Ah." Chu Fang answered without changing his expression, took off his shoes, got into bed, rested his head on his girlfriend's lap, looked at the computer screen, and said with some surprise, "You haven't given up on the idea of cooking yet?"
At this moment, Zhong Tingyue was still looking at the recipe, various cooking methods and seasoning choices.
"I will not give up because of a small setback."
Chu Fang nodded.
That's true.
Giving up is not Mr. Zhong's style.
"Actually... there's no need," Chu Fang said unhurriedly. "I can cook at home, and you can take care of chopping and washing the vegetables. When we work together, we're invincible."
Zhong Tingyue said, "It wasn't necessary before, but it's different now. It's no longer just about cooking; it's about my intelligence."
Suddenly, a smile appeared on Chu Fang's lips: "Did Qin Qin upset you?"
"If I said no, would you believe me?"
"I don't believe it!"
Zhong Tingyue gently patted his cheek: "Believe it or not."
In fact, Qin Qin's matter didn't really bother her. She didn't take that person to heart, and wanting to cook was just a simple idea.
A person needs to eat three meals a day throughout their life, which is essential for every meal, making cooking skills particularly important.
Of course, there were also some private reasons. During their relationship, Chu Fang always took care of the cooking. Although Chu Fang assisted, his role seemed insignificant in comparison.
She was not willing to simply enjoy Chu Fang's favor; she also hoped to contribute her modest efforts to the family.
That's all.
Zhong Tingyue considers herself an independent woman, so she should act like one, whether it's in terms of money or family responsibilities.
She wouldn't put all the burden on Chu Fang's shoulders.
One-sided efforts will never last.
"You're just bored." Chu Fang noticed his girlfriend's thoughts and pouted, but then changed the subject and said with some anticipation, "Compared to a virtuous wife and loving mother, I prefer you to be President Zhong. That aloof, cold, confident, and assertive demeanor really appeals to me."
Zhong Tingyue glanced at him sideways: "Are you sick in the head?"
Shouldn't all men prefer the virtuous wife and loving mother type? Why does my husband prefer the career-oriented type?
That's what you call being too full to do anything!
During their conversation, Chu Fang became restless again, wriggling around, and Zhong Tingyue kicked him away.
"Don't interrupt my studies, get out of here."
"Scumbag woman!"
Chu Fang reluctantly left the bedroom. Zhong Rou touched her stomach, her face contorted in pain: "Brother-in-law, I'm hungry."
He went into the kitchen, quickly cooked noodles, paired them with vibrant green vegetables, and drizzled them with chili oil. The combination of red and green was instantly delicious.
The three of them thoroughly enjoyed the simple noodles.
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