Lin Jiaojiao listened and observed Zhou Xiaoyin's expression.
She became more certain of her feelings for Mu Yanjin.
I couldn't help but interrupt: "You're talking about the tastes of childhood, but people's tastes change. He's grown up now. You've been apart for so long, maybe he's lost his mysophobia and isn't a picky eater anymore!"
"No, my aunt told me yesterday that he still has the same taste as when he was a child."
Lin Jiaojiao frowned, not knowing whether the person opposite her really didn't realize what she meant or was pretending to be stupid, so she asked directly: "Do you like him?"
Such a straightforward question made Zhou Xiaoyin stunned for a moment, but shyness quickly replaced it. "I, I don't know either. However, we grew up together. Although we've been apart for so many years, in the countryside, whenever I can't adapt to the environment and feel sad and painful, I think of him. When I think of the time when he saved me and protected me when I was a child, I become very strong."
“…”
"Jiaojiao, even though we haven't been together for a long time, I really think you're a very good person, so I said some things unconsciously. Yesterday, his mother actually mentioned our marriage. When she mentioned this, I was happy. I've thought about a lot, but I never thought about what it would be like if I didn't marry him."
"That means I like it."
"Yes, not just like him, I think I'm in love with him."
Lin Jiaojiao's heart felt a little cold.
That’s right, if it wasn’t for the unforgettable love, how could he have gone astray and been harmed so miserably!
"When he said this, was Mu Yanjin there?"
“No.”
"Have you ever told him that you like him? Or confessed your feelings to him?"
“No.”
Lin Jiaojiao reached out and pulled Zhou Xiaoyin's shoulder. "I also sincerely regard you as a good friend, so there are some things I want to say. Relationships are always a matter between two people. What you just said are your own thoughts, at most mixed with some of Ji Huaian's mother's statements. Mu Yanjin has never revealed these. You have to find a way to ask him what he thinks. After all, he is an adult, and you two have been separated for so long."
"Of course I know this, but, but..."
Seeing Zhou Xiaoyin's worried look, Lin Jiaojiao raised the corner of her lips quietly: "If you're embarrassed, I can ask for you."
"you?"
"Don't worry, I will definitely ask it for you."
Zhou Xiaoyin grabbed Lin Jiaojiao's arm and said, "Thank you!"
"Don't rush to thank me. I want you to calm down and think carefully. If he stops talking about it once he likes you, and if his answer is not what you want, what will you do?"
"I……"
"You are the strongest girl I have ever met. I believe in you!"
Lin Jiaojiao has said all, no more.
Love is indeed a matter between two people. No matter how outsiders interfere, the decision-making power is still in the hands of both parties and it still depends on themselves.
Zhou Xiaoyin is not bragging.
The food was indeed delicious, but seven out of the nine dishes were spicy.
They are basically local specialties of Beijing.
Lin Jiaojiao saw it and understood it.
The food was placed on the table. Finally, he suddenly remembered something and hurried back to his room. After a while, he took out two bottles of wine: "Look, I also prepared this for you. I remember you used to love this brand the most, so I saved it for you."
"Not bad, thank you."
"What do you mean it's okay? Why do you have a different taste now?"
“No.”
"It's fine as long as it hasn't changed. Alright, go get the cup yourself, I'll go call Grandpa out!"
Lin Jiaojiao saw the interaction between the two, and her eyes looked at Mu Yanjin even colder.
Zhou Xiaoyin couldn't open the study door, so she could only knock on it again and again and call out, "Grandpa, you've been in there all day. Come out and have something to eat. I made you your favorite fried liver, Grandpa!"
But no one answered after calling for a long time.
Lin Jiaojiao was watching from the side and was a little worried: "How about we break the door open? I hope nothing happened to Grandpa Zhou in there?"
"No, I'll go check out the window."
Zhou Xiaoyin glanced at the curtain and saw that her grandfather was still holding the book and reading it non-stop, and was taking notes and doing some calculations in the notebook next to him. He looked very energetic!
He shook his head helplessly and went back.
"How are you? Are you okay?"
"Nothing's wrong. Okay, I'll leave Grandpa's portion. We should eat and drink. When he's done looking, he'll naturally come out. Otherwise, even if we pry the door open, we won't be able to get him out!"
"Will this work?"
"It's doable." Mu Yanjin smiled and looked at Lin Jiaojiao and explained, "Grandpa Zhou was like this even when he was young. Whenever he came across a book he liked, he would delve into it. My dad told me that one time, Grandma Zhou went out and told him to watch the clothes roasting on the stove. Everything in the house was almost burned to ashes, and no one noticed! Luckily, they lived in a large compound, so the neighbors noticed and rescued them."
"I know that, too."
Zhou Xiaoyin pulled Lin Jiaojiao over and sat her down. "So don't worry, come and try my cooking."
Seeing Lin Jiaojiao picking up her chopsticks, she immediately picked up another pair of chopsticks on the table and picked up some dishes for Mu Yanjin: "And you, this is your favorite roasted lamb, and this spicy beef. I specially put a serving chopstick for you, so you don't have to use your own chopsticks!"
"Thanks."
Mu Yanjin didn't react much to her words. Seeing her staring at him, he could only bite the bullet and stuff the food in the bowl into his mouth.
"Is it ok? How does it compare to before?"
"It's delicious. I don't even remember it before."
"How could I not remember? Then try this fried liver? Do you remember when we were in school? I loved eating this at that old alley stall. You thought the place was dirty, so I teased you and secretly brought you some, saying I got it from a state-owned restaurant. You didn't realize it until half a year later, and you vomited for several days!"
When talking about funny things, Zhou Xiaoyin couldn't help laughing.
But Mu Yanjin was unusually indifferent: "I don't even remember."
Lin Jiaojiao couldn't stand it any longer and took the initiative to join in the conversation: "I just heard you two talking about so many interesting topics. I'm a little envious of you growing up together as childhood sweethearts! By the way, Comrade Mu."
"Just tell Zhou Xiaoyin to call me Mu Yanjin."
Mu Yanjin instantly perked up when he saw Lin Jiaojiao taking the initiative to talk to him.
Just now, he had actually been trying to find an opportunity to talk to Lin Jiaojiao, but Zhou Xiaoyin next to him kept chattering away with meaningless nonsense, preventing him from even being able to respond.
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard Lin Jiaojiao continue, "Comrade Mu, I heard Xiaoyin say that you are young and promising. Not only are you well-educated, but you are also very prestigious in the army!"
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