The warm white light, filled with the rich aroma of cooking, and he stood there lazily with his back to people. At that moment, Yun Nuan realized that life had another side to it.
It's not about endless medication, the smell of disinfectant, the ever-changing faces in the ward, or someone struggling to stay upright during an examination.
The background noise includes a lively television program and the sizzling sound of stir-frying in a wok. On the windowpane are paper-cuts that the two of them pasted together, and outside is a garden adorned with lanterns and small round lights, with snowflakes falling in celebration of the upcoming New Year.
She seemed to be having a sweet dream, perhaps a blessing, or perhaps someone was doing everything in their power to protect her dream.
The phone kept ringing; it was Jiang Miao and her group chatting happily.
She crossed her legs on the sofa and joined the group chat. Soon, the group had 99+ messages, and she chuckled, amused by everyone's comments.
Qin Yan's phone kept ringing. He thought it was something important from the company, so he glanced at it and found that the people on the sofa were laughing so hard they were doubled over. He smiled helplessly, put down his phone, and continued cooking, letting them continue their bickering.
The last dish was sweet and sour pork ribs, the sauce was reduced perfectly, and the whole dish looked and smelled delicious! The other dishes were equally impressive. There were four dishes and a soup on the table, which wasn't a lot, but there was no need for the two of them to waste food.
Because it was the New Year, Qin Yan specially brought out red wine from the winery. Yun Nuan, who was allowed to drink a little, was so happy that she was completely out of her mind, nodding to whatever Qin Yan said.
When the red wine was simmering, it had a rich aroma. Her nose twitched, and she was practically following the fragrance around and around.
"It smells so good, it feels like I've fallen into a pool of red wine."
Qin Yan gently tapped her head. "You glutton, you've never even tasted red wine, how would you know what it feels like?"
Yun Nuan shook her head mysteriously, feeling like she was already tipsy even without drinking any alcohol.
"Even though I haven't tasted those delicacies and wines, I've already savored them in my mind millions of times."
Qin Yan felt sorry for her, but smiled gently and praised her imagination.
The meal was complete, and the red wine was ready. The two of them sat on the sofa and ate while watching TV.
Instead of using the dining table, they placed the food on the coffee table in front of the sofa, allowing the two of them to enjoy a warm and cozy New Year together. They took photos first before starting to eat.
Yun Nuan loved every dish; they were all incredibly delicious. Moreover, Qin Yan knew her taste preferences, so this meal seemed tailor-made for her.
"Qin Yan, you are so kind. When I make a lot of money, I will give you everything I need."
He paused slightly when he heard the word "filial piety." What girlfriend would use the word "filial piety" to repay her boyfriend? He felt inexplicably that the age gap was several generations.
"You're talking nonsense again. Your money is still your money, and my money is still your money. It doesn't matter whether we split it or not. Besides, the 30 million you gave me is very generous. It's enough for me to live on for a lifetime."
Having achieved the daily goal of being subjected to Qin Yan's sarcastic remarks, Yun Nuan could now reply without batting an eye.
"No way, Mr. Qin uses only the best stuff. Thirty million is too little. I'll get you fifty million to spend later."
She made a serious joke, and Qin Yan nodded in agreement.
"I'm so lucky! I'm already enjoying the promises my girlfriend made to me before I've even retired. This New Year was truly worthwhile!"
The two joked and played around for a while before starting their meal. After finishing, they tidied up the table, and Qin Yan took his laptop to the living room to reply to a few work emails before holding the other person and watching TV together.
There were supposed to be other activities, but as the snow got heavier and heavier, Qin Yan refused to let anyone go out, so Yun Nuan had no choice but to watch TV quietly.
Qin Yan left for a while, and Yun Nuan didn't notice where he went. When she looked up again, Qin Yan came out from the entrance.
He held up a tray with a snowman about 30 centimeters long on it, with a round body, two small forked hands, and dark eyes.
"Here's a little snowman for you, don't be upset." Qin Yan's voice was deep and gentle. His knuckles were red as he held the tray, and his thin lips were a little pale, but he didn't care at all. He just stared at the person.
Looking at her joyful and tender eyes, I felt that the cold I had felt earlier was nothing, and my heart was warm.
"Qin Yan, waaaah, come here and give me a hug."
She tenderly unfolded the blanket, wanting to hug him, but Qin Yan quickly placed the tray on the coffee table to stop her.
"Don't catch a cold, I'll feel better soon."
As he spoke, he urged everyone to hurry up and look at the snowman. The indoor heating was on, and the snowman would melt into a puddle of water in no time. In order to preserve it for a while longer, he put a lot of ice blocks around it.
"It's the most beautiful snowman I've ever seen!" Yun Nuan poked the snowman and exclaimed.
This time, she hugged Qin Yan tightly, trying to warm him up. Qin Yan was caught off guard and was suddenly embraced. After hugging her, he realized that he was still cold.
As he tried to get away from her, Yun Nuan unceremoniously raised her head and bit his Adam's apple, leaving a small tooth mark on it shortly afterward.
Qin Yan's pale lips regained their color. He looked down at the person, his emotions churning uncontrollably. His voice was hoarse; he instinctively felt it was because it was too cold outside, and now entering the room felt unbearably hot. His Adam's apple bobbed up and down, leaving teeth marks on his face.
"Baby, I want to do something naughty." His hand lingered around her waist, gently caressing it back and forth, not going any further down, as if he could stop as long as she refused.
Yun Nuan took out a gift she had kept hidden for a long time from behind the cushion. It was a bracelet that she had made herself and polished for a long time before going to Qianling Temple to have it blessed by Master Huiming.
She believed that the dream she had while she was unconscious was real, and that Qin Yan knelt on the long steps to pray to the gods for her, which gave her a glimmer of hope.
Now she also wants to ask for Qin Yan's life, not only for her to live to be a hundred years old, but also for Qin Yan to live to be a hundred years old without worries or difficulties.
Qin Yan paused, her gaze falling on the gift.
Qin Yan accepted the gift and cherished the sandalwood bracelet. Each bead was perfectly round and had a faint scent of incense. She had prepared this earlier than she had imagined, and only after a long period of exposure could it acquire this subtle fragrance.
"Baby, I love you." He felt his eyes welling up with tears again, and this time he pressed his large hand against the back of her head without hesitation.
"I have nothing to repay you with; I will repay you with myself," Qin Yan said.
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