Chapter 379 Something Happened
When Wang Sao was holding Xiao Man, she saw that Jiang Ning had returned with Lu Junyan.
Although she didn't know Lu Junyan, she could tell that Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan were very familiar with each other. Although they appeared somewhat indifferent, there was a tacit understanding between them.
This was the first time that Sister Wang had ever seen a truly perfect couple in real life, a match made in heaven.
She felt that Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan looked like a perfect match just standing there.
However, as a nanny, she couldn't conveniently ask what their actual relationship was.
"...Dad...Dad, Dad..."
Upon seeing Lu Junyan, Xiaoman, who was being held in Wang Sao's arms, immediately stretched out her short, chubby little hands.
In the past, every time Jiang Ning came home from get off work, Xiao Man would call out "Mom" and reach out her arms for Jiang Ning to hug her.
But today, contrary to usual, Xiaoman called out "Dad" first, and her chubby little hands were clearly reaching for Lu Junyan.
Mrs. Wang was a little embarrassed for a moment.
Because she wasn't sure if the man who had suddenly appeared next to Jiang Ning was really Xiaoman's father.
Jiang Ning and Wang Sao's eyes met briefly.
"Sister Wang, let him hold the child. You can go home now."
"well……"
Wang Sao carefully handed Xiaoman to Lu Junyan.
"Xiaoman..."
Lu Junyan held Xiaoman in his arms and saw Xiaoman giggling. Her chubby face made her eyes disappear.
"Daddy, Daddy, Daddy..."
Xiaoman clearly liked Lu Junyan very much, and kept talking non-stop, but apart from the pronunciation of "Dad," nothing else could be understood.
Whether Xiaoman is just learning to speak or actually calling him "Dad," Lu Junyan feels an indescribable warmth in his heart.
"If only you were my and Jiang Ning's child..."
Lu Junyan whispered in Xiaoman's ear.
Even if Xiaoman is Jiang Ning and Shen Feiyang's child, he would still like to hear the kitten call him dad.
Lu Junyan was in the living room with Xiaoman, while Jiang Ning put on an apron and went to the kitchen to make baby food for Xiaoman.
Every now and then, she would peek into the living room.
Even when she and Wang Sao were both present, Xiaoman would often cry and fuss.
However, with Lu Junyan by her side, Xiaoman kept smiling.
If Jiang Ning hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it hard to imagine that Lu Junyan would patiently play with a one-year-old boy.
Moreover, a simple toy that people had long been tired of playing with could be transformed into something new in Lu Junyan's hands.
Because Jiang Ning couldn't resist peeking at Xiao Man and Lu Junyan in the living room all the time, she spent twice as long as usual making baby food tonight.
By the time she finished cooking, her stomach was growling loudly with hunger.
"You feed Xiaoman her baby food, and I'll go cook."
"Are you going to cook?"
Jiang Ning's eyes widened, thinking he had misheard.
"yes!"
Lu Junyan stood up naturally and walked towards the kitchen.
"Lu Junyan, you don't need to do this..."
Jiang Ning tried to stop Lu Junyan, but saw Lu Junyan turn his head and give her a bright and glorious smile.
"You know I don't do business at a loss... Didn't we just agree on these terms today?"
Jiang Ning frowned upon being reminded by Lu Junyan.
"I only agreed to let you play with Xiaoman for a little while."
"They didn't say how long it would take."
"you……"
"I'll just consider this as me cooking for myself. After I eat, I still have to play with Xiaoman!"
After saying that, Lu Junyan went into the kitchen.
Just as Jiang Ning finished feeding Xiao Man her complementary food, Lu Junyan had finished preparing the meal.
"It's all just home-style cooking, so let's make do with it!"
Jiang Ning sat down opposite Lu Junyan.
The food on the table was still steaming hot, including stir-fried pork with chili peppers, shredded potatoes with vinegar, braised lion's head meatballs, and beef and tomato soup.
The first two dishes are Jiang Ning's favorites.
These two dishes brought her immense happiness when she was in the juvenile detention center, and she still cherishes those memories.
There are very few Chinese restaurants on W Island, and even if there are, they don't taste like authentic Chinese food.
Although Jiang Ning sometimes cooks for himself, it's not often, and he only cooks one dish each time. Most of the time, he makes fried rice and boils noodles.
After all, she was eating alone, so she didn't have much of an appetite or interest in cooking.
Tonight's meal seemed to be the most sumptuous she had eaten in the two years since she arrived on W Island.
Jiang Ning picked up her chopsticks and noticed that Lu Junyan across from her seemed to be waiting for her to start eating.
She first picked up a bite of stir-fried pork with chili peppers.
How does it taste?
Lu Junyan, who was standing right in front of her, seemed a little nervous, afraid that his cooking skills would not suit her taste.
Jiang Ning felt a strange urge to laugh.
But she held back.
Your cooking skills have improved a lot!
This wasn't her flattering Lu Junyan; it was the truth.
The seasonings available on W Island are different from those in Country A, and the kitchen utensils that may seem similar are actually quite different.
Jiang Ning herself felt that the food she cooked here tasted different from before.
She had eaten dishes made by Lu Junyan before.
But the food tonight was definitely better than before.
Upon being praised by Jiang Ning, Lu Junyan's handsome face broke into a rare, bright smile.
"It seems that hard work really pays off; these two years of training have not been in vain."
"Um?"
Jiang Ning tilted her head and stared at Lu Junyan.
But Lu Junyan stopped there and didn't continue.
Jiang Ning couldn't help but wonder, had Lu Junyan been practicing cooking every day during the two years she faked her death?
But... who is it for?
Lu Junyan saw the question in Jiang Ning's mind, but still did not answer it.
He didn't want to tell Jiang Ning that during the two years Jiang Ning faked his death, he would personally cook for her every day and then bring the dishes he made to her grave to visit her.
That's how he honed his culinary skills.
He didn't want his willing sacrifices to become a burden for Jiang Ning.
"Eat as much as you like!"
Lu Junyan took the initiative to put a piece of food on Jiang Ning's plate.
Jiang Ning ate her meal in silence, her mind drifting back to her married life with Lu Junyan.
At that time, she thought she was loved by Lu Junyan, and she worked hard every day to cook for him, which was a kind of happiness for her.
She would also proactively serve food to Lu Junyan, hoping that he would like to eat the food she cooked.
Unexpectedly...
Nothing seems to have changed.
It's just the other way around.
Over here, Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan were eating, while over there, Xiao Man, who was playing with a ball, was making a disgruntled protest.
Lu Junyan and Jiang Ning both turned their gazes to Xiaoman.
Xiaoman seemed to smell the aroma of the food and was unhappy that Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan were eating delicious food behind his back.
Lu Junyan couldn't help but chuckle.
"You can eat these when you're a little older!"
"Ya ya... ee ee... aba aba..."
"Don't worry, I'll cook whatever you want to eat in the future."
Lu Junyan's casual remark stirred ripples in Jiang Ning's heart.
She didn't know if Lu Junyan was just casually brushing off a one-year-old child, or if...
I'm serious.
After dinner, Jiang Ning wanted to wash the dishes.
Regardless of the circumstances, Lu Junyan is a guest, and he has already taken charge of cooking.
"I'll do it!"
Lu Junyan was faster than Jiang Ning and took the initiative to wash the dishes.
Jiang Ning opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.
Because she knew that once Lu Junyan got stubborn, she couldn't persuade him.
When Lu Junyan returned after washing the dishes, he found that Jiang Ning had already put Xiaoman to sleep.
"This child is so cute..."
Lu Junyan gazed at Xiaoman's sleeping posture, and the faint smile on his face gave Jiang Ning the impression of a loving father.
"Alright, you've had a long day, it'll be too late if you don't go home soon."
Jiang Ning escorted Lu Junyan to his doorstep.
A bitter smile played on Lu Junyan's lips.
He knew that even though it was already so dark, Jiang Ning would definitely not let him stay overnight.
Seeing that Lu Junyan showed no intention of leaving, Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment before opening the door herself.
"Then...you should get some rest too..."
Lu Junyan had just stepped out of Jiang Ning's house when Jiang Ning suddenly braced himself against the door frame as Jiang Ning was about to close the door.
Jiang Ning was startled and looked up, meeting Lu Junyan's deep and affectionate eyes.
"Oh, right, there's something... I've been hesitant to tell you..."
Jiang Ning, unsure whether Lu Junyan was making excuses or if something was truly wrong, released his grip on the doorknob and let Lu Junyan in.
"...Something happened to the Lin family."
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