As the sun set, the four of them went home together.
After returning home, Chu Fang and Gao Ruoyun got into a tug-of-war over cooking, both wanting to cook. After some back and forth, Chu Fang finally convinced Gao Ruoyun, and Zhong Tingyue helped him out.
Looking at Chu Fang's figure and his practiced movements, Gao Ruoyun asked softly, "Does Chu Fang always cook at home?"
“Mom, you know how good my sister is at cooking,” Zhong Rou replied, swinging her legs as she did her homework. “My brother-in-law always does the cooking at home. He’s a really good cook, um… better than you.”
"You little ungrateful brat," Gao Ruoyun rolled her eyes. "Even though my cooking was terrible, I still raised you."
"whee... ..."
"Don't talk to me, hurry up and do your homework."
Zhong Rou pouted and said, "Mom, I don't like you anymore."
Gao Ruoyun surveyed the room. It was over 100 square meters, with three bedrooms and a living room. The entire apartment was clean and tidy, clearly regularly maintained. The decor was simple yet cozy, the kind of place you'd normally live in...
The kitchen was filled with delicious aromas. Chu Fang had used all his skills to prepare many exquisite dishes, and at the moment he was cooking braised mutton with scallions.
In cooking, "braising" is a technique primarily used in Northern Chinese cuisine.
The so-called "braising" involves sautéing scallions and ginger in oil, then adding raw ingredients or semi-cooked products to other seasonings, adding broth, and simmering over low heat until tender. Finally, thicken the sauce and serve.
Braised mutton with scallions involves stir-frying shredded onions and scallions in oil until evenly mixed, then adding pre-cooked mutton and stewing it until tender. Finally, the sauce is reduced over high heat.
As night falls, the city lights twinkle, and Shanghai becomes a city that never sleeps.
Gao Ruoyun looked at the table full of dishes in front of her, which were fragrant and delicious. She especially liked the braised mutton with scallions. It was unique, with tender meat, rich flavor, and a hint of sweetness and spices.
"Xiao Chu, let me offer you a toast with tea instead of wine. They've both caused you so much trouble." Gao Ruoyun raised the tea in her hand.
This action startled Chu Fang, who quickly waved her hand, saying, "No, no, Auntie, please don't do that."
What kind of mother-in-law toasts her son-in-law?
This is turning the Heavenly Gang upside down.
After dinner, Chu Fang wanted to wash the dishes, but Gao Ruoyun firmly refused and insisted on washing them herself. Unable to persuade her otherwise, Chu Fang had no choice but to let his mother-in-law wash the dishes.
Chu tidied up the room and found an extra quilt to put in Zhong Rou's room. The mother and daughter slept in the same bed. Zhong Rou had a habit of pulling the quilt away to prevent Gao Ruoyun from catching a cold. By the time everything was done, it was already 10 p.m.
Chu Fang lay in bed, replying to his mother's message, asking if he had received Gao Ruoyun.
Only then did he realize that both families were even more anxious than the person involved, and that both sets of parents had actually gotten in touch.
The bright moonlight streamed into the room, and he tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He then sent a message to Zhong Tingyue.
[Solo Queue Player in Love: Weiweiwei.JpG]
[Wang Shu: Asleep.]
[Solo dating player: Wow, awesome, you can still send messages even when you're asleep.]
[Wang Shu: Yes, I can still get cardamom while I'm asleep!]
[Solo player in a dating game: Hmm... I really want to sleep with you.]
[Wang Shu: Come on, let's have some fun, we have plenty of time anyway.JpG]
[Solo player seeking romance: Chat with me for a bit.]
[Wang Shu: What's wrong? Are you nervous? I didn't think you were that kind of person.]
[Solo player in dating mode: When did I see any nervousness?]
Wang Shu: ... ...
To be honest, since she met Chu Fang, Zhong Tingyue had never seen the former nervous. It seemed that nothing could shake his mind, and he was always calm and composed. In contrast, she was not so calm.
[Solo player in a dating game: I have a bad feeling.]
[Wang Shu: What's wrong?]
[A solo player in a dating game: My mother-in-law keeps saying 'Thank you, thank you for your trouble,' which makes me not know what to do.]
Chu Fangzhen felt very awkward.
Beneath the surface of politeness lies a sense of estrangement and unfamiliarity.
Actually, he didn't need those so-called polite words; all he needed was a simple, ordinary conversation. He tried everything, but he couldn't change his mother-in-law's "politeness."
[Wang Shu: My mother feels bad for you.]
[Solo player in a dating game: There's nothing to be embarrassed about. I'm your boyfriend, which means I'm Zhong Rou's brother-in-law and your mother's son-in-law. It's only right that I do what I'm supposed to do. Besides, I don't think I've given up a lot, while you've given me a lot in return.]
[Wang Shu: Don't ask me to explain, explain it to her.]
[Solo player in dating: ... ..., is there any way to get rid of that habit?]
[Wang Shu: Not at the moment.]
[Solo Queue Player in Love: Sighing Sadly.JpG]
[Solo player in a dating game: Oh well, I guess I'll just have to keep my grievances to myself and post a selfie to console my heartbroken soul.]
Wang Shu: ... ...
Your true intentions have finally been exposed.
You're a complete scoundrel!
[Wang Shu: Image.JpG]
[Solo player in dating: No legs, bad review.]
[Wang Shu: Image.JpG]
[Solo player in a dating game: You're wrapped up like a mummy, can't you be a little more open?]
A few minutes later.
[Wang Shu: Image.JpG]
Chu Fang, who was initially drowsy, suddenly woke up, his pupils dilated, and used his last bit of rationality to reply to the message.
[Solo Dating Player: Zhong Tingyue, I'm not done with you yet!]
No, I just wanted to see her legs and her chest, that's all.
And you... ...give me such a big one.
This is really killing me.
My life is over!
[Wang Shu: Hey, hey, are you there? Do you want me to send you the website?]
[Solo player in dating mode: Send!]
[Wang Shu: Ten thousand.]
Without hesitation, Chu Fang transferred 10,000 yuan directly.
There's nothing else to it, he just loves his girlfriend that much.
... ...
At dawn, the sun rose from the east, painting half the sky red.
Chu Fang opened his eyes and gazed at the sky, somewhat lost in thought.
Last night, that woman Zhong Tingyue set him on fire and then ran away.
They only care about takeoff and not landing.
I will hate you for the rest of my life, Zhong Tingyue!
Chu Fang sighed.
I can't bring myself to hate her; I can only forgive her.
He got up and left the room when he heard a sizzling sound coming from the kitchen. Gao Ruoyun was cooking. When she saw him, she said, "Xiao Chu, you're up. You young people have to go to work, so you should sleep a little longer. Did Auntie's cooking disturb you? Auntie apologizes."
Here we go again... Chu Fang is really annoyed by this kind of 'politeness'. It feels so awkward even when they're being intimate. How does he manage to have such a complicated and contradictory feeling? But he managed a smile: "Auntie, I usually get up at this time."
"What a good child, unlike Zhong Tingyue..."
It hurts, my head hurts... Chu Fang maintained a smile, but he felt like he was about to explode.
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