Wang Xiyou abandoned the two people who were by his side overnight, and opinions on this were mixed. Wang Xiyou's fans kept defending him, while Lu Wanzheng's fans kept demanding justice for Lu Wanzheng.
Lu Wanzheng paid no attention to any of this online. Ever since she learned that she was going to the Xiao family for dinner on Sunday night, her mind had been in turmoil. Now, whenever she saw Xiao Qifeng, she would think of this matter, and her mind would drift to it. She even slept with her back to Xiao Qifeng at night, not wanting to look at him at all.
When she woke up the next day, there was no one beside her. Perhaps Xiao Qifeng knew he was in the wrong, because this time he didn't dare to ask Lu Wanzheng to get up and exercise in the morning.
After washing up, she left her room and went downstairs. When she passed through the living room, everyone else was already up. The three men looked like they had just returned from exercising outside. Their clothes were soaked with sweat, and their hair was wet and messy, with several strands stuck together because of the sweat.
As for the other two girls, they had somehow found a chessboard and were playing Gomoku. One was relaxed and carefree, while the other was in a terrible predicament, besieged on all sides.
Mo Yushan was relaxed, while Lu Ci was anxious. Lu Wanzheng walked to their side and looked at the chessboard in front of them. The situation on the board was already very clear. Black had basically no hope. Every path was blocked by White pieces, and White had already gained a clear advantage through the layout.
"Wanzheng, you're awake. Lu Ci has lost several games to me this morning."
"You guys got up so early?" Since it was a live broadcast, she didn't stay in bed. It was only eight in the morning, so it shouldn't be too late.
Lu Ci finally figured out which move to make, reached into the chess basket, took out a black piece, and placed it on the chessboard. "Weren't you going to teach her how to make egg tarts today? That's why she got up early. I just didn't expect you to get up as early as yesterday."
Gu Yewei was just about to go upstairs when he heard the reason why his girlfriend had gotten up so early. "No wonder. I was wondering why you got up so early. I've never seen you so proactive before."
He saw Lu Wanzheng and Xiao Qifeng exercising together early in the morning yesterday, so he discussed it with Mo Yushan last night, asking her to exercise with him as well. She declined his idea by saying she didn't want to get up early, but in the blink of an eye, she made him get up early.
"I wonder who said they weren't going to get up early yesterday, they're just lying to me." He muttered to himself before turning and going upstairs without looking back.
The playful bickering between this young couple is often a topic of conversation among viewers in the live stream. It is precisely this simple and ordinary love that reflects the love of ordinary people like them.
"Then why did you get up so early too?" Lu Wanzheng turned her gaze to Lu Ci. Mo Yushan got up early because she was learning to make egg tarts, but what about Lu Ci? There was no reason for him to get up so early. Judging from their conversation, these two must have been up for at least an hour.
"It's because she got up too early and kept me from sleeping, so I got up too." Lu Ci's eyes darted around, not daring to look at Mo Yushan.
Mo Yushan made her moves quickly, as if every move Lu Ci made was part of her plan. "I didn't. I did get up early this morning, but I moved very quietly and quickly. It wouldn't disturb your sleep at all. I think you have ulterior motives."
Her words, like her chess moves, reveal her quick wit and sharp mind.
"No...no, don't try to frame me," Lu Ci panicked when he was suddenly called out, and almost bit his tongue.
"If you don't have it, then you don't have it," she shrugged. Lu Wanzheng was already up, and her mind was no longer on the game. She just wanted to finish it as soon as possible. "Hurry up and play, or admit defeat. I have important things to do."
Lu Ci did not admit defeat, but continued to play. Lu Wanzheng watched the two play, and they played faster and faster. In the end, as expected, Lu Ci lost very quickly.
"Playing chess is like playing a video game; it requires strategy, and you have to think about the next move before you even place a piece," Mo Yushan said, then pulled Lu Ci towards the kitchen, she couldn't wait any longer.
Lu Ci quietly followed them into the kitchen.
The kitchen was clean, and everything we needed for the day was laid out on the dining table, even the tart shells were thawed.
"Then my breakfast will be the egg tarts that are ready."
Lu Wanzheng took out an egg from the refrigerator, took a relatively large bowl, cracked an egg into it, and Mo Yushan stood next to her and followed suit.
Lu Ci walked up to the two of them. Mo Yushan saw her and immediately said, "How did you get in here? I told you you had ulterior motives, but you wouldn't admit it just now."
"What could my intentions be? I just want to see how you've made them so I can eat a few while they're still hot." She would never admit that she came to steal the recipe, and besides, Lu Wanzheng hadn't said she would teach her. Thinking back on the day before yesterday, she realized how foolish she had been.
Midway through, Xiao Qifeng went into the kitchen to ask Lu Wanzheng what she wanted for breakfast so he could help prepare it.
His arrival instantly changed the atmosphere of the kitchen; the two people besides Lu Wanzheng felt that something was off.
“Mr. Xiao, the kitchen is a woman’s territory now. Your presence here is very incongruous. Don’t disturb our time alone,” Xiao Qifeng had just walked to the counter when she pushed him out. What was a grown man doing meddling here?
After Xiao Qifeng left, the atmosphere in the kitchen returned to normal. Mo Yushan was busy with her work while chatting and laughing with Lu Wanzheng, and Lu Ci would occasionally strike up a conversation with them.
Egg tarts are actually very easy to make. The ingredients are just eggs and milk. You can add a little sugar, but the amount depends on your preference.
After mixing well, pour it into the prepared tart shells. "If you want fruit, you can add it in. I didn't prepare any this time, but you can try it at home next time."
"good."
Lu Wanzheng was the first to pour out the egg tart filling she had made. She turned around and walked to the oven, plugged it in, set the temperature to 180°C, and preheated it for one minute, explaining as she did so.
A minute later, she put on oven gloves, picked up the tray, and put it into the oven. "Bake at 180 to 200 degrees Celsius for 15 to 20 minutes, you can tell by looking at the surface."
"I didn't realize making egg tarts was so easy." After trying it herself, Mo Yushan realized it wasn't too difficult, and she was surprised that she learned it so quickly.
After making the egg tarts, Lu Wanzheng began to teach her how to make the simplest cake. "Egg tarts are indeed very simple. Even if you don't have any experience in this area, you can learn them very quickly."
The egg tarts were done, and the cakes in her hand were basically ready too. It was time to rotate them. Lu Wanzheng put on gloves, took the egg tarts out of the oven, and placed them on a clean spot on the dining table where there was no clutter. Then she picked up the cake base and put it into the oven.
Mo Yushan couldn't wait to eat the egg tarts she made, but unfortunately, they had just come out of the oven and were still quite hot.
The aroma emanating from the egg tarts, along with their warmth, wafted out of the kitchen and into the living room. The rich scent attracted the three men who had just finished showering.
Gu Yewei was the first to enter the kitchen. He saw a plate of egg tarts and exclaimed, "They smell so good! I could smell them from far away!" He immediately walked over and reached for the egg tarts on the table, but Mo Yushan quickly slapped his hand away. "They just came out of the oven. Don't you want your paws anymore?"
Although Gu Yewei has retired, his hands are still very important.
"You've gotten bolder? Daring to call my hands claws?" Gu Yewei pinched Mo Yushan's cheek, teasing her. "Which one did you do?"
The egg tarts made by Mo Yushan and Lu Wanzheng were easy to distinguish; they were each placed on one side, with Mo Yushan's on the right and Lu Wanzheng's on the left.
“This side is all mine,” Mo Yushan said, pointing to the two rows on the right.
Gu Yewei: "Okay, I understand. I'll take the one on the left in a bit."
The young couple stood very close together and spoke very softly, so as not to disturb the people next to them or the person walking into the kitchen behind them.
That's why, when an exaggerated shout rang out, it startled everyone around.
Gu Yewei rubbed his arm; just now, a patch of his skin had been mercilessly ravaged. "Just kidding, I've already pinched you, don't be angry." The consequence of teasing the little rabbit is probably having to vent her anger with his own body.
"Hmph," Mo Yushan snorted coldly, turning her head away from him. Gu Yewei rubbed the tip of his nose. This was the first time the little rabbit had made something, and his behavior just now seemed to have gone a bit too far.
Xiao Qifeng and Zhong Yunyue also came in. Lu Wanzheng felt that it was about time and immediately called on everyone to try it out.
Everyone reached for the egg tarts on the tray; the egg tarts on both sides tasted pretty much the same.
To make up for his earlier mistake, Gu Yewei ate an egg tart made by Mo Yushan and immediately began to fawn over her, praising her repeatedly until Mo Yushan felt as if the world was unreal.
Lu Wanzheng rarely makes this kind of thing at home. Although he doesn't particularly like this kind of dessert, he still ate two extra.
One bite reveals a crisp outer crust and a sweet, yellow, solidified egg custard filling. The center is still quite hot, almost scalding.
Because of these snacks, everyone just had a quick and easy lunch.
The week's filming ended after lunch. Everyone went back to their rooms to pack their things, and said goodbye at the door of the cabin.
Xiao Qifeng first took Lu Wanzheng home and moved her suitcase and the clothes he bought yesterday into the walk-in closet. There were two bags of clothes in the suitcase that needed to be washed.
The two divided the work: Xiao Qifeng took the dirty clothes to the outside bathroom to wash them, while Lu Wanzheng had an easier job, stuffing the newly bought clothes into the closet.
Among this pile of dirty clothes, there were not only Xiao Qifeng's clothes, but also Lu Wanzheng's. Lu Wanzheng hadn't considered this when assigning tasks.
This was the first time Xiao Qifeng had ever washed Lu Wanzheng's clothes. When he saw the small garments peeking out from the pile of clothes, he was stunned and didn't know what to do.
He flipped the toilet seat down by himself, sat on it, and calmly thought about the problem. Time passed by, and finally the person on the toilet made a move. He went back to the sink and sorted out the clothes inside, putting the clothes together, the pants together, and especially the socks. The two people's socks were placed in the corner, looking somewhat lonely and helpless.
Lu Wanzheng was tidying up the clothes in the dressing room and was about to go to the bathroom to help when she saw Xiao Qifeng washing her underwear. Suddenly, she remembered that she had just given Xiao Qifeng two bags of dirty clothes, one of which was hers!
She hurriedly stepped forward to talk to Xiao Qifeng, but he stopped her. "You usually wash my underwear for me, so it's the same principle for me to wash yours now. Be good, the water's cold, don't get it wet. Go call Aunt Ye, we'll go pick up Potato later." He remembered that his mother really liked these kinds of small animals, and Potato would definitely help attract a lot of attention.
The criticism here wasn't about Xiao's mother's comments to Lu Wanzheng, but rather the fear that Xiao's mother was being too concerned about Lu Wanzheng and might make Lu Wanzheng feel embarrassed.
Lu Wanzheng left the bathroom after hearing what she said and actually called Aunt Ye to tell her to come pick up Tudou later.
She didn't think as much as Xiao Qifeng did; she just assumed he hadn't seen potatoes for several days and suddenly missed them.
Xiao Qifeng quickly brushed the clothes and then threw them all into the washing machine. When Lu Wanzheng saw Xiao Qifeng come out, her face was still slightly red, and there seemed to be a thin layer of mist in her eyes.
As soon as Xiao Qifeng came out, he hugged Lu Wanzheng from behind. Although he could declare himself the main character in the variety show, it was extremely difficult for him to get close to Lu Wanzheng in the variety show.
With dinner time drawing ever closer, which meant she would soon be meeting Xiao Qifeng's parents, she was filled with anxiety. She turned and wrapped her arms around Xiao Qifeng's strong waist, burying her head in his chest.
Xiao Qifeng smiled and said, "Are you a little nervous?"
He could clearly feel the head in his arms moving up and down.
He sighed softly. The fear of meeting the parents was something that seemed to be ingrained in everyone. He didn't know what to say, so he just kept explaining to her, "My parents are very easy to talk to. They will like any girl I like. During the day, my mother even urged me to bring you home early. She prepared a table full of your favorite dishes."
"Auntie is very nice, but I'm still nervous," she said softly, sounding very insecure. What kind of girls hasn't Xiao's mother seen? You could find several girls like her on the street. Her job wasn't particularly outstanding either, and the negative rumors about her online had just been resolved.
Xiao Qifeng raised his hand and stroked Lu Wanzheng's head, saying comfortingly, "Mom is fine. She saw the information about you online yesterday. My dad told me that she was so angry that she didn't sleep until late last night, and kept nagging him about those haters."
Lu Wanzheng peeked out in disbelief, wanting to say a lot, but because of Xiao Qifeng's words just now, every word was stuck in her throat and she couldn't spit them out.
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