Shen Shiqing and his group returned to the Cangqiong Mountain Guesthouse at 7 p.m.
As soon as they got back and put their things down, the two of them took the groceries and headed straight for the kitchen.
Xiao Xia and Shen Qingyun sat in the living room, watching TV leisurely.
Du Hewen was still carefully studying his pile of yarn, fiddling with it to make a bracelet.
The only ones currently busy are Shen Shiqing and Lu Jingchu.
One person carefully selected the vegetables, while the other carefully cut the meat; each had their own task.
The corn and pork rib soup is boiling.
The oil in the hot pan was sizzling.
The vegetables sizzled as they were added to the pan.
Within an hour, the aroma filled the air.
The sight made Xiaoxia's mouth water, and she quickly ran in to serve the dishes.
Once all the dishes were served, the group enjoyed a pleasant meal together.
The TV series was still running, adding a touch of everyday life.
"Thank you for your hard work." Shen Qingyun looked at the table full of dishes and wanted to go in to help, but was pushed out.
I still remember what my younger sister said—
"Brother, you paid for it, so just wait to eat."
But what he really wanted to say was more than just "thank you for your hard work."
Rather, it's because of all the hard work these past years.
Shen Qingyun lowered his head to eat, his eyes swirling with unreadable emotions.
"Wow, this is so delicious, Sister Shi! I want to come to your house for dinner again next time!!!" Xiao Xia took a bite of the dish, and it still tasted the same as before.
"Okay, bring your own food next time. Whatever you want to eat, I'll cook it for you."
"Okay!!!"
Although there is an old saying that one should not speak while eating or sleeping, friends always have endless things to talk about when they have a meal together.
The group ate and chatted comfortably.
Viewers in the live stream were deeply moved by the scene and wished they could immediately make plans to have dinner with their friends.
It was exactly nine o'clock when we finished eating.
The responsibility of washing the dishes naturally fell to Du Hewen, who accepted it without hesitation.
After all, he was used to washing dishes.
I've even started to enjoy washing dishes.
After finishing our meal, cleaning up the dishes and tidying up, the group sat on the sofa in perfect unison, chose a funny movie, and watched it together with great enjoyment.
9:20.
The sound of a tricycle came from outside, mixed with some voices. Shen Shiqing knew that Wen Xinran and the others had returned.
However, their condition did not look good; they had small red bumps on their hands, legs, and even faces.
Hmm, it's most likely from a mosquito bite, Shen Shiqing thought.
They came in and went straight to their room without even saying hello. Shen Shiqing thought to herself that she really should take a shower.
Otherwise, they'll just get itchier.
Of course, she also noticed Xing Jianan, who was the last to walk in.
He was perfectly fine, unlike the others who were covered in mosquito bites.
They greeted him as soon as they came in, and the others responded. They had no problem with Xing Jianan.
Shen Shiqing nodded, which was considered a greeting.
He noticed Shen Shiqing's actions, his eyes brightened slightly, and he sat down on the sofa next to him, saying that he wanted to watch a movie together.
You could say they were watching a movie, but their eyes never actually fell on the film.
He just stared at Shen Shiqing, his eyes full of inquiry.
Shen Shiqing noticed his gaze and looked at him as well.
Shen Shiqing keenly noticed that Xing Jianan was wearing a smooth ring around her neck.
Möbius strip?
Could it be that this kid...?
Moreover, the way he looked at her was no longer the same as before; it was now filled with curiosity and inquiry.
There was no more resentment or love.
This also puzzled Shen Shiqing.
The next second, the screen lit up slightly, and Shen Shiqing opened his phone and saw the message sent by Xing Jianan.
[Xing Jianan]: Let's find some time to talk.
Shen Shiqing's fingertips twitched slightly.
[Shen Shiqing]: What do you want to talk about?
[Xing Jianan]: Let's talk about things I don't know, like... whether people in this world can just disappear without a trace.
Shen Shiqing was startled. Did Xing Jianan know something?
[Shen Shiqing]: Okay, let's wait until "Sighing for Spring" finishes filming.
[Xing Jianan]: Okay.
Xing Jianan finally stopped looking at her and began to focus on the images on the television.
An hour later, the movie was halfway through, and Wen Xinran and Xia Chun arrived in the living room.
She changed her clothes, and her hair seemed to have been blow-dried; it was a bit fluffy and not very damp.
Shen Shiqing looked up and could only say one thing—admiration. In such a short time, she even managed to put on a fake no-makeup makeup look…
I wanted to join them in watching the movie.
The living room was so big, Shen Shiqing didn't care what they did.
Xia Chun quickly found her target—there was no one to Shen Qingyun's left.
She immediately went over and sat down next to Shen Qingyun.
Although Xiao Xia was on the other side of Shen Qingyun, Xia Chun didn't pay any attention to her.
How much of a threat can a mere, inexperienced young girl pose?
Thinking about it, he squeezed closer and closer to Shen Qingyun's side.
Shen Qingyun clearly sensed Xia Chun's intentions, and displeasure flashed in his eyes, but due to his good manners, he only said three words.
"Please have some self-respect."
Xia Chun paused noticeably, but quickly acted as if nothing had happened.
"Oh dear, I didn't mean to! It's just that this place is too small, and I accidentally bumped into Brother Shen." Her tone was sweet and coquettish, completely unlike the mature and sophisticated persona she had previously cultivated. "Brother Shen won't be angry, will he?"
Shen Shiqing was almost sick of seeing it and was thinking about whether he should get a brother.
The next second, Shen Qingyun uttered eight words: "Yes, I hate it when people push me."
Xia Chun's face turned pale. She hadn't expected Shen Qingyun to be so direct in embarrassing her, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
"Brother, you're really something," Shen Shiqing thought to herself. There was no need for her to lift a finger.
Her brother can handle it all by himself.
It has few words, but its destructive power is extremely strong.
She's practically an expert at spotting pretentious and manipulative women.
Bro, get to the top rank!!!
At this very moment, everyone present is doing something different.
Shen Shiqing had been watching the spectacle the whole time, his inner thoughts running wild.
Xia watched the movie intently, occasionally bursting into laughter.
Xing Jianan left at some point, and then Wen Xinran also left.
It seems they went into the tea room.
However, Shen Shiqing didn't care.
Lu Jingchu sat next to Shen Shiqing, and the two secretly touched hands, sometimes close and sometimes distant.
In places that the live stream camera cannot capture.
Lu Jingchu's hands were burning hot.
Du Hewen was still diligently working on his hand-woven bracelets, and had already made several.
He's currently working on new designs and says that once he finishes them, his sister-in-law will wear them every day, changing them daily so they won't wear the same one twice.
It has to be said that he is quite talented in this area. If he hadn't entered the entertainment industry, he might have been quite suited to setting up a small stall at the night market to sell bracelets.
Xia Chun regained her composure. She had inquired about Shen Qingyun's identity and knew that Shen Qingyun was difficult to deal with.
Now, she's become even more determined after each setback, and continues to move towards Shen Qingyun.
This time, however, Shen Qingyun ignored him and didn't even give him a look. She simply stood up.
He extended his long, slender yet powerful hand towards Xiao Xia.
Let's go.
These words were spoken to Xiao Shixia. Xiao Shixia looked up and Shen Qingyun's face came into view.
"ah?"
She clearly didn't realize what was happening.
"Didn't you say you need to lose weight if you eat too much? I told you, I'll run with you."
Shen Qingyun did not withdraw his hand; instead, his resolve hardened.
"So now, come with me."
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