To ensure the truthfulness of her words, she deliberately stared into Gu Rongqi's eyes, hoping to convey the sincerity in them.
Gu Rongqi paused for a moment, startled by the light in her eyes. He stopped himself from saying what he was about to say and nodded gently, "Okay."
Upon hearing Gu Rongqi's response, Cheng Qicai's tension immediately subsided.
She easily took the cup back to the kitchen, but when she saw the pattern on it, Cheng Qicai covered her eyes, unable to bear the sight.
How could she forget that this cup was a color-changing cup she bought, which changed color to a realistic-style male-themed anime image?
Even though it was just a fan-made anime character and didn't show any special parts, she still felt very ashamed to give someone else the cup to drink from!
But it had to be Gu Rongqi!
However, he probably didn't see it. If he had, he probably wouldn't be so calm.
I think so?
She then selected an eggplant-shaped cup from the cabinet and made herself another cup of lemon water.
Then he took the cup out and placed it on Gu Rongqi's right side.
Gu Rongqi glanced at it and saw that the cup had been changed, but he didn't ask anything.
Seeing his expression, Cheng Qicai felt uneasy.
But she couldn't very well ask him, "Why didn't you ask me why the cup was changed?"
Isn't this obviously suspicious?
Cheng Qicai picked up another green date and ate it. She leaned over and pretended to look at the design drawings Gu Rongqi had made, and saw that he had almost finished drawing the exterior wall.
Cheng Qicai gave a thumbs up and praised, "Wow, you drew it so well, it perfectly reflects the design I had in mind."
This wasn't something she made up to change the subject; Gu Rongqi's drawing really did match her imagination.
Hearing Cheng Qicai's praise, Gu Rongqi smiled and said, "Yes, that's what you thought. There's still a little left, so we should be able to finish drawing it today."
"Really?" Cheng Qicai's eyes widened, sparkling as she looked at him. "Amazing! No wonder you were the president before, you're so efficient."
Gu Rongqi was amused by her exaggerated expressions and words, and he lowered his head and laughed.
After laughing a few times, Gu Rongqi lowered his head and continued drawing, while Cheng Qicai played on her phone for a while on the side.
Having learned from her previous painful experience, she now dares not watch videos next to Gu Rongqi, lest she repeat the same mistake.
Cheng Qicai played on her phone for a while, then checked the time. It was already past five in the afternoon. She stood up and said, "It's almost time. I'll go cook."
"Cooking?" Gu Rongqi looked at her and repeated the question.
Cheng Qicai thought Gu Rongqi was worried that her cooking wasn't good, so she said, "How about we go out to eat now?"
“No need,” Gu Rongqi immediately refused. “I mean, this design will take a long time to complete. If we eat at home, we won’t be in such a rush.”
Cheng Qicai didn't have that idea; if this painting isn't good, she can paint it again tomorrow.
She just felt that Gu Rongqi had helped her for so long, and it wasn't right to ask him to go out to eat when he was already at home.
"I'm going to cook now, it'll take a while, so please wait a bit," Cheng Qicai said, looking at him.
“Okay.” Gu Rongqi also stood up. “I’ll help you!”
"No, I can manage on my own. Why don't you sit down and rest for a while?" Cheng Qicai quickly declined when she heard that Gu Rongqi was offering to help. "Or you can watch some TV."
She hadn't forgotten how he had torn up the grass, mistaking it for vegetables, when he visited her house before.
He was coming to help, and Cheng Qicai could already imagine that she would have to keep a close eye on him the whole time.
Seeing her resolute expression, Gu Rongqi pursed his lips and sat down in silence.
Seeing that Gu Rongqi didn't mention it again, Cheng Qicai breathed a sigh of relief and went to the kitchen to cook.
Gu Rongqi sat in the living room drawing, while the clanging of spatulas and the sound of running water came from the kitchen...
He stopped writing, remained silent for a moment, picked up the cup beside him, and walked towards the kitchen.
Cheng Qicai was frying eggs when she saw Gu Rongqi come in. She asked, "What's wrong?"
"I want to wash the cup," Gu Rongqi said.
"I'll put it there and wash it later." Cheng Qicai looked back at the pan and used a spatula to scramble the partially formed eggs.
"I just want to pour myself a glass of water."
Cheng Qicai: "Oh, the hot water is on the left side of the sink. As for the lemon, just pour it into the trash can behind me."
The sound of rushing water filled the air, mixed with the sizzling of the spatula and the tangy aroma of eggs and tomatoes.
A peaceful and harmonious family atmosphere.
Gu Rongqi watched as Cheng Qicai, wearing a blue apron, stirred the pot, a strong emotion churning within him, making his heart swell with a heavy weight.
When Cheng Qicai went to get a bowl from the cupboard, she saw Gu Rongqi still standing there.
The kitchen was already cramped, and it was easy to bump into someone if you turned around. Cheng Qicai was slightly annoyed that he hadn't left after washing the cups and was even blocking her cupboard.
She couldn't help but remind them, "The water dispenser is outside."
“…Okay.” Gu Rongqi gripped the cup handle and walked out, while Cheng Qicai stepped aside to let him out.
Honestly, doesn't he know his own size, blocking his way like that? It's not like it's his big kitchen...
Cheng Qicai muttered to herself.
As soon as he left, his cupboard was revealed. She went over, took out a plate, and put the scrambled eggs with tomatoes from the pan onto the plate.
After preparing three more dishes, Cheng Qicai brought them out.
Seeing Gu Rongqi stand up, Cheng Qicai quickly stopped him, "No need, I can do it myself."
She brought over her mini rice cooker and looked at Gu Rongqi apologetically, "This rice cooker is for two people, I don't know if it will be enough, please eat more vegetables."
She thought to herself, "I'll buy a bigger pot later, so I can cook more next time if more people come."
"It's nothing," Gu Rongqi shook his head.
Cheng Qicai went to get two more pairs of chopsticks, and she handed one pair to Gu Rongqi.
"It's just a simple meal, please make do with it." She sat opposite Gu Rongqi and politely invited him to eat.
Gu Rongqi picked up a piece of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, chewed it carefully, and commented, "It's delicious."
"That's good." Cheng Qicai smiled at Gu Rongqi.
With her eyes crinkling into crescents, she looked like the embodiment of happiness under the lamplight.
Gu Rongqi lowered his eyes. He thought he could now understand Cheng Qicai's words about "building a family with someone you like".
Such a life is indeed very appealing and desirable, and people are drawn to it.
He is very glad that he chose this path back then.
He was certain that he would always be in this position.
After finishing her meal, Cheng Qicai looked at the completely empty plates and was somewhat shocked.
Her cooking skills don't seem to have improved by leaps and bounds! At least, they taste no different from what she cooked before.
Was Gu Rongqi really that hungry today?
I was afraid there wouldn't be enough rice, so I cooked extra dishes and ate them all.
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