Du Hewen and Lin Man went to the parking lot to get their car. It was Monday, a weekday, and there weren't many people around.
Lu Jingchu tossed the shopping bag in her hand to Du Hewen, then hopped on her electric scooter with Shen Shiqing on the back and headed home.
Who told him to freeload? If we don't give him the food, who will?
The group of people arrived home around the same time.
Of course, it's Lu Jingchu's residence.
However, Lu Jingchu was a bit faster, since he was riding an electric scooter and wasn't afraid of traffic jams.
Lu Jingchu let Shen Shiqing rest on the sofa, turned on the TV for her, and then went into the kitchen, taking out the scallions, ginger, and garlic that Grandma Lin had given her from the refrigerator.
After carefully cutting everything, Du Hewen and Lin Man arrived.
Lu Jingchu was starting to suspect that Du Hewen was deliberately timing things, given the kind of things he was capable of doing.
Everyone had arrived, and this time Du Hewen actually went into the kitchen quite consciously.
Now only Lin Man and Shen Shiqing were left in the living room.
The two of them took out the snacks they bought at the supermarket and started eating, mainly because they hadn't eaten dinner yet.
Lu Jingchu poked her head out from the kitchen and said, "Don't eat too much, dinner will be ready soon."
"Okay, I understand."
Lin Man watched their interaction and couldn't help but feel curious.
"Sister Shi...when did you and Brother Lu get together?" Lin Man rested one hand on the table and tilted her head to look at Shen Shiqing.
"Guess?"
Lin Man recalled the details of their time together, and it seemed there were no signs of trouble in the previous week.
She only went on a trip with Du Hewen for a few days last week...
Could it have just happened in those few days?
"Last week?"
Shen Shiqing nodded.
She really does things quietly and efficiently.
Great. The couple she shipped has become a reality.
"But, you and Teacher Du?" Shen Shiqing teased Lin Man deliberately, "...your sister-in-law?"
Lin Man couldn't bear to hear Shen Shiqing call her that, and her earlobes turned so red they looked like they were about to bleed.
"We've known each other for a long time, and we've been married for... two years..."
Could they be childhood sweethearts?
Shen Shiqing thought to himself, "I really didn't expect that."
"I never expected we were childhood sweethearts, inseparable since we were little," Shen Shiqing teased her, seizing the opportunity.
ah?
Lin Man nodded slightly, without denying it.
Since Sister Shi thinks they're childhood sweethearts, then so be it. After all, she's too embarrassed to say those words out loud.
I feel a little ashamed.
Moreover, her story with Du Hewen is indeed a bit melodramatic and clichéd, like something out of a novel.
Even if someone were to say something, it should be Du Hewen who says it; she doesn't have his thick skin.
The two chatted and ate snacks, but Shen Shiqing remembered what Lu Jingchu had just told her: eat only a small amount, save room for dinner later.
As Shen Shiqing and Lin Man watched the two men busy in the kitchen, a strange sense of happiness welled up within them.
This kind of life seems pretty good, and it seems like it would be great if it could continue like this forever.
Lu Jingchu and Du Hewen carried the dishes out of the kitchen one after the other.
Shen Shiqing and Lin Man wanted to help, but they were stopped by them.
"You can just sit and eat, you don't have to do anything."
They are definitely people of their word; they even served the food themselves.
The meal was enjoyed with cheerful conversation, and the wonderful dinner time quickly slipped away.
After finishing his meal, Du Hewen conscientiously cleaned up the dishes and hummed a song while washing them in the kitchen, looking very happy.
After washing the dishes, she also cleaned the kitchen spotless.
Shen Shiqing was truly amazed.
"Don't be surprised, Sister Shi. He loves washing dishes the most, and you can't stop him," Lin Man explained to Shen Shiqing.
Du Hewen came out of the kitchen.
"My dearest wife, the dishes are washed and the floor is mopped. Please take a look!"
Lin Man glanced at it casually and said, "Alright, I've seen it. Go down now."
"Okay!! If you need anything, my dear wife, just call me. I'll be there whenever you need me." He was incredibly obsequious.
Shen Shiqing really wanted to ask him if he hadn't seen her there.
Then he met Manman's eyes again, as if to say silently—I don't think he likes washing dishes; he just wants to make a good impression on you.
"Has he... always been like this?"
“It wasn’t like this before…at least not two years ago.” Lin Man seemed to recall something, and the change in his expression left Shen Shiqing puzzled.
Perhaps there's a story between them.
But Shen Shiqing wouldn't ask.
Lin Man chatted with Shen Shiqing for a while and then went into the kitchen.
She found the cake-making equipment in Lu Jingchu's house and started making it.
It has to be said that Lu Jingchu's home is quite well-equipped with all these things.
She helped me buy the equipment, but not the other things.
The ingredients, such as butter, icing sugar, starch, granulated sugar, cake flour, corn oil, butter, condensed milk, and vanilla extract, were probably all purchased by Lu Jingchu himself.
I must say, they're quite professional; they buy brands that professionals usually use.
It's clear that Lu Jingchu put in a lot of effort.
No wonder he was able to win over Sister Shi, Lin Man thought.
But the most important thing is that the two people are in love with each other.
Lin Man was very skilled at making cupcakes and quickly made quite a few.
Place the small cakes in the oven; they will come out of the oven very quickly.
The aroma is wonderful.
Du He came over after smelling the aroma.
They kept trying to be attentive and help carry it.
The four of them gathered on the sofa to watch a movie, eating small cakes as they watched. It was quiet but very cozy.
Shen Shiqing held Lu Jingchu's arm, while Lin Man leaned against Du Hewen.
They each have their own happiness by their side.
The movie ended, and it was getting late. Lin Man and Du Hewen got up to say goodbye, and Shen Shiqing and Lu Jingchu saw them to the door. The elevator doors closed, and they went back inside.
The two places are close to each other, so it's okay to go back a little later.
The two didn't have much time alone together, but Shen Shiqing then suggested that she and Lu Jingchu act together.
Although Lu Jingchu felt somewhat helpless, she still cooperated fully with Shen Shiqing in their acting.
Both actors had a deep understanding of the script, so their acting was very smooth and there were no hiccups.
After the rehearsal was over, the two continued to express their opinions and views.
Their dedication is almost outrageous.
Who does this when they're alone together?
Shen Shiqing hadn't had a proper look around Lu Jingchu's house yet, but at this moment, he became interested.
Of course, with Lu Jingchu accompanying her, there was a moment when Lu Jingchu felt like a real estate agent.
"You've seen the kitchen, right? I rarely cook at home, but if you want something to eat, just tell me anytime, and I'll make it for you anytime."
“I’ve created a little garden on the balcony. I remember you really liked this flower.”
"I usually read scripts and books in the study."
"Home theater, but I usually watch it by myself."
"Guest rooms, but actually no one has ever stayed there."
"My room, as you can see, is simple."
Shen Shiqing looked around the room. It was indeed simple, but clean and tidy, much like what Shen Shiqing had imagined.
But her gaze was drawn to something on the table.
Isn't this the basket she wove when she was filming her 10-day wilderness survival adventure?
But didn't the production team use it for a raffle? How did it end up here?
And the little straw animals in the basket...
What are you doing here?!
Wasn't that something she gave to Manman?!
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