Chapter 286 Is it not allowed?
The enoki mushrooms in Chen Ci's hand slipped back into the basin of water. He leaned on the counter and turned to look at Chen Chu, asking, "Is it not allowed?"
Chen Chu looked shocked: "Hasn't I given you enough love? Are you lacking a father's love or a brother's love?"
"Knock knock knock..." There was a sudden knock on the door. Chen Ci raised his chin to indicate, "Go open the door, Jian Yan is here."
Chen Chu didn't move: "You child..."
"Alright, bro," Chen Ci said helplessly, "If you don't go open the door soon, they'll leave!"
Chen Chu then gave him a deep look before turning to open the door.
Chen Ci exhaled, his arms still resting on the counter. He lowered his head slightly, his long eyelashes obscuring the depths of his eyes, making it impossible to discern his emotions.
A moment later, the sound of washing vegetables came from the sink again.
Jian Yan changed into a tracksuit, tied her hair in a ponytail, and brought over a bottle of red wine: "It was a gift from a colleague. I don't like drinking alone."
Chen Chu quickly took it: "Okay, Aci is washing vegetables, you wait in the living room for a moment."
"I'll go help too," Jian Yan said casually, rolling up her sleeves. "I'm hungry."
Chen Chu caught a glimpse of excitement in her eyes and his heart skipped a beat: "Okay, let's go together then."
After Jian Yan came in, Chen Ci gave up his spot at the kitchen counter and focused on washing the vegetables. Jian Yan plated the vegetables, and Chen Chu helped out. The three of them worked together very well.
In less than half an hour, the hot pot was served, and the three of them sat down around the table. Chen Chu opened a bottle of red wine: "Aci, have some too. Stay at my place tonight, you don't need to drive."
Chen Ci raised his hand and clasped the glass: "Brother, have you forgotten my job? I have to go to the emergency room at any time, so I can't drink alcohol."
When did you start getting roseola?
"Recently," Chen Ci casually explained, "the research project has stalled a bit, so I've rejoined the practical work team."
"Not going to the research institute anymore?" Chen Chu asked.
Chen Ci goes to research institutes abroad every year, but he was recalled early this year because of Ye Qingning's matter. Normally, he should return soon.
Chen Ci poured lemon water into his cup: "I won't go for now. I'll stay on the front lines and get some experience."
Jian Yan, who hadn't said a word until now, suddenly asked, "You must be very busy, right?"
Chen Ci's handsome eyebrows were slightly lowered, and a smile hung on his lips. As always, the smile was aloof and lonely, not reaching his eyes. He nodded: "Yes, very busy."
"It's good to be busy," Jian Yan said.
Chen Ci looked up at her, noticing the deep emotions in her eyes, and smiled. He put the shrimp paste into the spicy broth and the clear broth broth respectively: "Hmm, it's pretty good... Eat up, put whatever you want in, don't be shy."
Chen Chu smoothed out the helplessness and anxiety between his brows and began cooking his favorite vegetables and mutton. He then handed the secret-recipe chili sauce to Jian Yan.
Jian Yan very naturally scooped two spoonfuls into the dipping sauce, and couldn't help but swallow when she smelled the spicy aroma.
The meal began in a fairly lively manner. During the meal, Chen Chu asked Jian Yan some questions about her work with concern. Jian Yan answered them one by one, saying that her new colleagues were all nice to her and that the work was also very good.
"That's good." Chen Chu was very happy: "I thought you wouldn't be used to it, after all, it's a new environment."
"No, the company cafeteria has great food."
"The beef noodles at Restaurant No. 3 are pretty good, have you tried them?"
"Really?" Jian Yan seemed quite interested. "Not yet, I'll try it tomorrow."
Listening to the two chatting about these very ordinary topics, Chen Ci suddenly felt a strong sense of everyday life.
That's probably life.
As long as there are people you love around, every meal becomes a beautiful dream.
But this ordinary, everyday atmosphere is a luxury for him.
Suddenly his phone rang. He picked it up and glanced at it, a hint of tension quickly appearing in his eyes: "Hello, boss... Okay, I'll be right there."
The other two stopped eating and looked at him. Jian Yan spoke first: "What's wrong? Is it Qing Ning...?"
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