Chapter 16: Sleep
Yuan Lingling had never thought that things could go so smoothly. She looked up in surprise and blurted out, "Really?"
Seeing her bright and expectant eyes, Shen Caisheng felt as if something hit his heart, causing his heart to ache slightly.
He nodded. "Do I really need to lie to you about this? Hurry up, the food will get cold soon. Yuanyuan will probably be starving. I'll be waiting for you."
Yuan Lingling had actually already packed up, but she was a little nervous and her legs felt a little weak.
But seeing that Shen Caisheng didn't seem to care at all, what was she struggling with for so long?
But she still felt a little uncomfortable.
Men are so ruthless.
Yuan Lingling pouted and followed him out of the bedroom. As soon as she walked out of the door, the child jumped into her arms, "Sister-in-law Lingling, why did you come just now? Yuanyuan is hungry."
Yuan Lingling reached out and rubbed the child's head. She sniffed and her eyes lit up, "Is it pig's trotter?" Is it the pig's trotter that she had been thinking about?
Supplies were scarce in those days, and Yuan Lingling got up late. By the time she got up, there were no pig's trotters for sale. So even though she was a good cook, she had never eaten them once in this place.
The more she couldn't eat it, the more she wanted it, so she thought of roasted pig's trotters in her dream! But she didn't expect Shen Caisheng to be able to cook it, and it was her favorite braised pig's trotters with soybeans.
"Yes, yes, it's pig's feet. Sister Lingling, please come quickly. Only when you come can Yuanyuan eat it." The more familiar they are with each other, the more lively the child becomes.
The child was honest, which made Yuan Lingling laugh. She smiled and rubbed his little head, "Okay, I know."
Yuan Lingling glanced at the yard. It was snowing again. She wondered how long the snow would last in Beijing.
She thought that she was not suitable for the north where it snowed every day, so she decided to go directly to the south.
Shen Caisheng's cooking skills were very good, better than she had ever expected, especially the braised pig's trotters with soybeans. Even though Yuan Lingling didn't have a good appetite at the moment, she still thought it tasted great.
The soft soybeans were infused with the aroma of pig's trotters. After taking a bite, Yuan Lingling no longer wanted to think about any of her worries.
"Why is your cooking so delicious?" Yuan Lingling opened her little mouth and stuffed a big piece of meat into it. She squinted her eyes, and the fragrance made bubbles appear in her eyes.
Yuan Lingling was really curious. This matter was never mentioned in the book, and being a good cook didn't fit his villain temperament.
Shen Caisheng felt depressed. She suddenly became enthusiastic about the person who was about to divorce. It seemed that this marriage really brought her a lot of pressure.
"You've been doing it yourself since you were a child. You'll get it by doing it more often." He said lightly.
In just this short sentence, Yuan Lingling felt a little sad.
Yuan Lingling could fully empathize with what Yang Ying told her about Shen Caisheng's past. She herself had also received repressive education since childhood, but it was obvious that what Shen Caisheng had experienced was much more serious than what she had experienced.
"What I mean is that this seems a little different from the taste here." Yuan Lingling tried to make up for it. The taste here tends to be salty and fragrant, and they prefer all kinds of soy sauces and sauces, but this dish is more like the taste of Sichuan and Hunan, with a spicy taste. Yuan Lingling likes it very much.
Shen Caisheng hummed, lowered his eyes and ate seriously, without being rude in his actions.
"Yes, I also made it randomly. I heard them say that it might taste better this way, and it seems to be true."
In fact, Shen Caisheng had another idea for making this dish. He had wanted to make it a long time ago, but he just never had time.
According to the eldest brother, they were going to the junction of Sichuan and Yunnan next. The food there was very different from that in Beijing. He was worried that Yuan Lingling would not be able to get used to the food if she followed him there, so he learned this dish and wanted her to try it.
At first, he didn't think he would really get divorced.
It is unnecessary to make this dish nowadays.
Yuan Lingling's focus was obviously different from his.
"You can do this even if you just do it carelessly. It's a pity that you don't become a chef. Now that the situation is good, have you ever thought about going out and trying your luck?"
Since both of them are about to divorce, Yuan Lingling naturally hopes that Shen Caisheng can live a better life, at least not follow the old path in the book.
Although Xie Guanglian was not a very good person, what he said was true. Nowadays, anyone with a little bit of brains can make money. She didn't believe that Shen Caisheng, who had such a villain's brain, could not make money. Just look at the life he is living now.
But I'm afraid he would look down on the mere trifles of being a cook.
It's a pity that he is smart but not using it in the right way.
Before she could come up with a good reason to persuade the other party, she heard Shen Caisheng ask in a strange tone: "Are you dissatisfied with the fact that I have nothing to do and don't have a stable job?"
"No, no." Yuan Lingling quickly put away her smile and denied it. How could she dare to do that? She disliked the boss. Stop joking. She still valued her life.
"I just think it's a shame not to let others know about your great cooking skills."
"Don't you know that?"
Yuan Lingling was so choked that she couldn't speak. To be honest, there was nothing wrong with what he said.
But they are both getting divorced.
And is that what she meant?
Forget it, there’s no point in talking to each other. We’re going to get divorced anyway.
The two of them ate quietly without talking.
At this time, Yuan Lingling felt that there was nothing good about Xiao Yuanyuan's habit of not talking while eating. Since the little girl didn't speak, the atmosphere between the two of them always felt weird.
The strange atmosphere continued until bedtime.
There was only one kang in the room, and if Chen Caisheng didn't leave, the two of them would have to sleep together. Yuan Lingling never thought that he would stay, but he didn't leave until dark.
Yuan Lingling coaxed Yuanyuan to sleep little by little, and then she prepared to fetch water for washing.
When she passed by Shen Caisheng, she paused and asked tentatively: "I boiled some hot water, do you want to go and take a shower?"
Yuan Lingling was not good at disguising her emotions, and Shen Caisheng easily discovered her intentions.
He subconsciously wanted to tease her, but thinking of their current relationship, he said honestly: "I'll go to the guest room later. You keep an eye on Yuanyuan. He always likes to kick the quilt. In the evening... I might come over."
"Oh, okay." Yuan Lingling answered and then remained silent.
Shen Caisheng had been very thoughtful, so she really had nothing to complain about. Instead, she felt a little embarrassed when she thought of the small bed in the guest room.
"Or I'll sleep over there. I may not be able to take good care of him at night." It was because of his carelessness that the child caught a cold last night.
However, when she thought of that cramped little bed, Yuan Lingling still felt a little uneasy.
"No need." At this moment, Chen Caisheng just thought that she didn't want him to come to this room from time to time, and he couldn't help but frowned. Wasn't she the one who went to his kang first?
But when he thought about how he was in the wrong about what happened in the afternoon, he explained, "Don't worry, I came here to help him cover the quilt, I have no other thoughts about you."
Yuan Lingling: “…”
How many times has she been choked today?
"I'm worried about Yuanyuan. Wouldn't it be better for you to take care of him here? What if the disease recurs? How will the child bear it?" Of course, the patient is more important now.
The bed was very small, just right for a child to sleep on. It would be a stretch for her to sleep on it, and Shen Caisheng would probably feel very uncomfortable if he wanted to sleep on it. She would be more comfortable if she felt a little uncomfortable. If she had any disagreement with Shen Caisheng, he would just remember her good points.
"It's settled. I'll bring the bed and quilt over." Yuan Lingling is particular. Since she came here, she has prepared a quilt for herself. She will definitely take it with her if she wants to sleep over here.
But at this moment, Shen Caisheng suddenly became interested in her and stopped Yuan Lingling who was about to hug the quilt.
"You can sleep if you are told to."
She has always slept here. Why are they throwing her into the guest room for no reason? That's not a big deal.
Seeing that Chen Caisheng was about to get angry, Yuan Lingling shut up. It was their family's room and their bed, and they could let whoever they wanted sleep on it. It was none of her business.
Shen Caisheng also realized that his tone was not good. He pursed his lips tightly and was about to leave when he heard Yuanyuan's confused voice, "Can't Brother Caisheng and Sister-in-law Lingling live in the same room?"
"I see that Uncle Xie and Aunt Lin live in the same room."
As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell into silence, and Shen Caisheng was stunned.
Uncle Xie and Aunt Lin...
What the hell? ? ?
Yuan Lingling and Shen Caisheng looked at each other involuntarily.
The atmosphere was so weird and a little funny.
Uncle Xie must be referring to Xie Guanglian’s father Xie Bin. In Yang Ying’s words, this man is a romantic man by nature.
How to put it? After hearing this evaluation, Yuan Lingling couldn't even look at the word "romantic by nature". In her opinion, Xie Bin was at most a middle-aged man with decent looks.
Maybe it was amazing before, maybe.
And that Aunt Lin...
"Aunt Lin, is it the Ye family in Yaner Hutong?" She couldn't help but gossip.
Chen Caisheng did not answer, but sat down on the kang and looked at Hou Yuan, "Who told you that? Can you say such nonsense?"
In fact, they both knew very well that a child would never make up a lie about such a thing. Since Hou Yuan had clearly stated who the people were, it must be true.
Hou Yuan seemed to have noticed that something was wrong and was holding his mouth tightly, refusing to speak.
But even Yuan Lingling couldn't stand the pressure from Shen Caisheng. How could such a young child bear it? She immediately started crying and said, "Yes...Xiaohong told me."
Xiaohong is Aunt Lin’s daughter, so it seems that this story is most likely true.
Yuan Lingling was upset. She wondered if these people knew how to teach their children. Why did they do things without even considering the children's needs?
Yuan Lingling was silent for a moment and said, "Let's sleep together."
"?" Shen Caisheng was just about to say something to ease the awkward atmosphere, but when he heard Yuan Lingling's words, he suspected there was something wrong with his ears.
In fact, Yuan Lingling was a little embarrassed, but the bed in the guest room was really uncomfortable to sleep on. Anyway, there was a kang, and Yuanyuan was there, so what did it matter?
"How about we let Yuanyuan sleep in the middle, and my brother and sister-in-law sleep on both sides?"
After Yuanyuan happily agreed, she looked up at Shen Caisheng and said, "I have something to tell you."
Just at that moment, Shen Caisheng's thoughts were in a tizzy.
A possibility suddenly occurred to him, but he quickly suppressed the thought.
From the time Yuan Lingling married him until now, she has changed a lot, which may be somewhat influenced by his indifference.
Shen Caisheng was a little confused about which one was the real her. He thought that if the current Yuan Lingling was a bad guy in disguise or she had been turned against him, then she should try her best to stay by his side.
But after confirming that her identity was correct, Shen Caisheng felt even more complicated.
He doesn't seem to want a divorce that much anymore.
Yuan Lingling was also having some random thoughts at this moment.
There was a child between the two of them, so Shen Caisheng wouldn't have any thoughts, and she was not worried at all.
And he had just made it clear. Thinking of this, Yuan Lingling couldn't help but look down at her body. She was wrapped up so tightly that nothing could be seen. But Shen Caisheng deserved to be single for talking like that!
This also shows that he really doesn't care about me.
Yes, a villain like him should be paired with the female lead.
Wait, mistress.
Yes, Yuan Lingling had always felt that there was something she had forgotten, and it turned out to be this.
Why did she rarely see any characters from the original book when she came to the villain's side?
She turned to look at Shen Caisheng who was slightly stunned.
"Shen Caisheng, I want to ask you about someone."
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