Xie Yan put on her shoes and wrapped a scarf around her neck, explaining, "We have guests over today, my wife's good friend, so we're eating a little earlier."
"If you don't want to eat, then sleep a little longer."
Upon hearing this, how could Gu Bin possibly sleep? His sister-in-law's friend had guests, which meant that they were going to cook something delicious for lunch.
If there's something delicious to eat, wouldn't he be stupid not to eat it?
Gu Bin dressed and tidied himself up quickly, then turned to Xie Yan and said, "Let's go!"
Xie Yan laughed at the sight of it. This guy gets a little too enthusiastic when it comes to eating. "You're the most enthusiastic about eating."
Gu Bin tilted his head back smugly, "Who said that someone who isn't enthusiastic about eating has a problem with their thinking?"
Xie Yan: "..."
He rolled his eyes speechlessly. He remembered things he shouldn't have, and snorted coldly, "Let's go, you're someone whose thinking is sound!"
After taking a few steps, he remembered the time, took a step back, lowered his voice, and said very seriously, "Don't say such things again!"
Gu Bin stiffened instantly, understanding Xie Yan's concerns. He replied earnestly, "I understand. Just pretend I was half asleep and talking nonsense today, but there will definitely be no next time."
Xie Yan and Gu Bin walked towards home. The winter sun shone on the snow, reflecting a dazzling light that made people squint.
The cold wind howled, scraping their cheeks like knives, but it did nothing to diminish their anticipation for a hot meal.
As soon as you enter the courtyard, you can hear the clattering of pots and pans coming from the kitchen, mixed with the laughter of Yu Yuehui and Zhang Shiyu.
Xie Yan and Gu Bin exchanged a glance and quickened their pace. Stepping into the kitchen, the warmth enveloped them, dispelling the chill.
This was Xie Yan's first time meeting Zhang Shiyu, and the girl was quite strange.
If he hadn't been looking specifically, he would have had a hard time noticing her at all; it was as if she was born with a hidden skill.
But when Xie Yan saw her after Yu Yuehui's introduction, he was truly amazed by her beauty.
Zhang Shiyu stood by the stove, skillfully stir-frying the dishes, her profile appearing exceptionally gentle in the firelight. Her skin was fair, yet had a healthy rosy glow, making her shine like a unique pearl in this village of streams filled with simple, honest villagers.
Moreover, she exuded a strong scholarly air, a unique temperament cultivated by books, which was incompatible with the rustic atmosphere of the countryside and seemed to be on a different level from most people in Xiliu Village.
Xie Yan was stunned for a moment, and thought to himself, no wonder his wife said she was very strange before. How could she not be strange?
With her looks and demeanor, she's not someone who can be easily overlooked.
But this girl is just so strange; she has the ability to make people forget about her.
Just look at Gu Bin right now and you'll know.
Gu Bin has the characteristics of a spoiled brat. He really enjoys looking at beautiful women, but it doesn't really mean anything; he's just appreciating them.
Just like Xie Yan, he also enjoys looking at beautiful women. He was like that in his past life, and he really loved looking at beautiful women.
Back then, she was a girl, and she openly admired beautiful women.
But not now, he's afraid people will say he's being a pervert.
But today, Gu Bin could only nod politely to Zhang Shiyu before looking at the food in the pot, which was very inconsistent with his usual persona.
Not only that, someone as outstanding as Zhang Shiyu should, in theory, be renowned throughout the entire Xiliu Village, but she is strangely forgotten in the village.
With this question in mind, Xie Yan looked at her a few more times.
Those few glances were noticed by the extremely perceptive Zhang Shiyu.
A surge of displeasure welled up within her, and her gaze turned slightly cold.
In her opinion, although the man looked respectable on the surface, his unrestrained staring was quite rude, and she could tell at a glance that he was a restless person.
She recalled the villagers' opinions of Xie Yan. Some said he was a freeloader and that if he ever had the chance to return to the city, he would never take Yu Yue with him, since she was from the capital!
The county town here looks down on rural people, not to mention the capital, where the Chairman lived. The difference between the capital and this small village is too great.
Originally, she believed in the thoughtful and affectionate Xie Yan described by Yue Hui, but now, she began to have doubts. Could he really be faking it?
However, while Yu Yuehui is easily fooled due to her naivety, she is not.
Over the years, she has encountered all sorts of people in the city, and she is particularly good at exposing those who like to pretend.
Having decided what to do next, Zhang Shiyu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smug smile.
Of course, she also hoped that she had misjudged the situation.
Her best friend had just met such a perfect person, so of course she hoped that Xie Yan would treat Yu Yuehui sincerely as well.
But if he actually dares to pretend and lie to her, Zhang Shiyu will teach Xie Yan a lesson in how to behave properly.
Xie Yan had no idea that his image in Zhang Shiyu's eyes had plummeted.
He knew that his wife valued Zhang Shiyu, her good friend, and since it was Zhang Shiyu's first visit, he had to make a good impression on her no matter what.
Trying to appear natural, I walked into the kitchen, quickly scanned the area, and found that only the spot by the stove was empty. So I sat down naturally, picked up the fire tongs, and began to pretend to pok at the fire.
Upon seeing this scene, Yu Yuehui couldn't help but frown slightly and glance at Xie Yan a few more times.
She had put large pieces of firewood in the stove, so it wouldn't need anyone to watch over it for a while. Besides, Xie Yan's wounds on her back and arms hadn't fully healed; they had just scabbed over. How could she be in such a smoky and fiery place?
What if it cracks again if I keep moving it around like this?
"Xiao Yan, why don't you go inside and rest? You don't need to keep the fire burning," Yu Yuehui said gently as she stepped forward.
Xie Yan's heart skipped a beat. He knew he was in trouble. His good image was ruined!
Before he could come up with a solution, Yu Yuehui added, "Don't reopen the wound on your back, it's only just scabbed over! Go inside and rest!"
Xie Yan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled politely: "Alright, then you guys get busy! Just call me if you need anything. Even if I can't do it, there's always Gu Bin!"
As he spoke, he stood up, dusted himself off, and, urged by Yu Yuehui, walked out of the kitchen, secretly letting out a sigh of relief at the doorway.
Zhang Shiyu witnessed all of this, and her suspicions deepened.
In her view, Xie Yan was deliberately putting on a show, and seemed to have ulterior motives.
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