On the way back to Luhu Lake, Li Xi's distraught appearance was so obvious that she even realized it, but Pei Jingzhou never asked her a question.
The car arrived at Luhu Lake.
She took the elevator upstairs with Pei Jingzhou.
When I opened the door and entered the house, there was no light, which proved that my aunt was not here today.
Li Xiwu took out his mobile phone from his bag: "I'll ask auntie to come over and cook."
Pei Jingzhou said: "I will do it."
He put his cell phone on the cabinet in the entrance hall, turned around and asked her, "What do you want to eat tonight?"
Li Xiwu looked at him and asked, "Aren't you tired?"
Pei Jingzhou answered her: "I'm not tired."
Li Xiwu was silent, and Pei Jingzhou naturally tilted his hand to support Li Xiwu's lower back: "Go in."
Li Xiwu said yes and returned to the bedroom with his bag. Pei Jingzhou followed him, took off his coat and went out again. He never mentioned another topic.
Li Xiwu actually hoped that Pei Jingzhou would ask her.
Now the more he didn't ask anything, the more guilty and uneasy she felt. She always wanted to say something, but couldn't find a suitable starting point for the topic.
Think about it carefully, even if you find the starting point of the topic, what should she say?
When she said she went to see Gu Lan today?
Said she learned that she might have had a daughter with someone else in her early years?
That she might have betrayed his feelings?
Which sentence can be said?
I couldn't say a word.
She was depressed and painful inside, feeling depressed and miserable alone. She told herself that it would be fine when it ends tomorrow.
But if Youyou is really her daughter, how will she behave in front of Pei Jingzhou in the future...
Her mind was in a mess. The washbasin in front of her was filled with water, and it overflowed and dripped on the floor. She only realized it later.
She turned off the water and looked in the mirror in front of her.
Suddenly I felt that she looked strange like this.
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She came out of the bedroom.
There was no figure of Pei Jingzhou in the living room. Knowing that he was in the kitchen, Li Xiwu took a half step slowly and then walked towards the kitchen.
Auntie put the ingredients in the refrigerator during the day, and Pei Jingzhou mixed them a little, and it seemed like two dishes and one soup.
The soup was simmering in the stew pot, and a hot dish was boiled in the pot. Pei Jingzhou stood in front of the sink and washed the dish he had just chosen. He was wearing a white shirt and an apron, with the cuffs rolled up on his forearms.
Be focused and serious when washing dishes.
Such a superior person was willing to wash her hands and make soup for her because he loved her...
Li Xiwu stood quietly for a long time until Pei Jingzhou discovered her presence.
He put the washed dishes on the shelf to drain and asked her, "Are you hungry?"
Li Xiwu pursed his lips: "No."
Pei Jingzhou raised his eyes and looked at her: "Usually you stay as far away as possible while I'm cooking. Why are you here to guard me today?"
His reminder reminded Li Xiwu of how far away Li Xiwu always stayed when Pei Jingzhou cooked in person. She didn't like cooking at home, especially in front of Pei Jingzhou, because she was afraid of it.
He asked her to accompany him, so she avoided him every time.
She smiled: "It's boring anyway."
Pei Jingzhou took the garlic and put it on the cutting board, and asked casually: "After the show, did you encounter difficulties on the first day when you went back to work?"
Li Xiwu said softly: "There are many things backlogged at hand, and some of them are quite nerve-wracking."
Pei Jingzhou turned around and stir-fried the hot food in the pot, then put it on the plate. He took the plate of hot food over and took a pair of chopsticks: "Try it and see how it tastes."
Li Xiwu: "Huh?"
Pei Jingzhou: "When the taste buds feel the delicious food, they will relax physically and mentally, and they will not think about troublesome things for the time being."
Li Xiwu raised his eyebrows frivolously: "Excellent delicacy?"
Pei Jingzhou: "I have always been confident in my cooking skills."
Li Xiwu reached out and took the chopsticks: "Then I'd like to try it."
This hot dish is Braised Pork Ribs in Sauce. You really can’t choose the taste. It can be served in a restaurant without any problem. This is Li Xiwu’s affirmation of Pei Jingzhou’s cooking skills.
"Usually, at least one person in a family can cook." Li Xiwu put down his chopsticks: "There are two people in our family."
Pei Jingzhou: "Where are there two?"
Li Xiwu: "Huh?"
Pei Jingzhou: "Isn't it just me?"
Li Xiwu pursed his lips and smiled, recalling the braised pork ribs just now: "Fourth brother's cooking skills can be passed down in the future."
"I think so too." Pei Jingzhou washed his hands and came over, picked up the pair of chopsticks that Li Xiwu used just now, picked up a chopstick and tasted the ribs: "It's not bad. Do you allow me to boast?"
Li Xiwu: "You don't have to brag, let me brag. Fourth brother's cooking skills are very good. If you eat it once, you won't be poor after the aftertaste."
Pei Jingzhou curled his lips: "Then we adopt a child. When he turns ten, I will start teaching him how to cook."
"Is ten years old too early?" Li Xiwu asked without hesitation.
Pei Jingzhou said in a serious tone: "If you are adopting a daughter, then there is no need to teach her. The first test that your son-in-law will pass in the future is cooking. I will personally check it."
Li Xiwu thought it would work.
The atmosphere was just right at this time.
When the dishes were ready and served on the table, Pei Jingzhou opened a bottle of red wine.
Although Pei Jingzhou controlled his drinking, Li Xiwu still drank too much.
She has a poor drinking tolerance. Pei Jingzhou drank more than she did, but he was extremely sober.
Unlike Li Xiwu, who was already tipsy after having enough wine and food.
Pei Jingzhou gathered her long hair, pushed it back, hooked his long arm down her waist, picked her up and placed her on the sofa: "Lie down for a while, I will clean up."
Li Xiwu put his hand around Pei Jingzhou's neck without letting go, and called his name softly: "Pei Jingzhou."
Pei Jingzhou said yes, lowered his head and kissed her forehead.
The sofa was very soft, with half of Li Xiwu's weak and boneless body stuck in it, while Pei Jingzhou was pressed against her.
She raised her eyes and looked at him. Pei Jingzhou's brows and eyes were gentle, and there seemed to be a faint smile on the corner of his lips. He asked her: "Drunk?"
Li Xiwusong slowly opened his hand: "I'm not drunk, I'm sober."
The smile on Pei Jingzhou's lips gradually deepened: "Then look at whether I have my eyes open or closed."
Li Xiwu looked carefully.
After looking at each other for a moment, he finally realized what he was doing. He pushed his chest lightly with his hand and muttered, "Go away."
Pei Jingzhou stood up with a smile, rolled up his sleeves and rubbed her hair first, then turned around to clear the table.
Li Xiwu was distracted on the sofa. She didn't know how long she had been distracted. The position beside her sank slightly. She didn't need to look sideways to know that Pei Jingzhou was coming.
Her hand reached over smoothly. Pei Jingzhou took the hand she extended and leaned closer to her: "Are you sleepy?"
Li Xiwu said angrily: "A little bit."
Pei Jingzhou stretched out his other hand and held her waist: "Then I will take you back to the bedroom to sleep?"
Li Xiwu shook his head: "I'm a little sleepy, but I can't sleep."
As she said that, she slowly stood up and leaned towards Pei Jingzhou. The moment she leaned over, Pei Jingzhou's arms were lifted up, allowing her to lean against him more comfortably.
Li Xiwu felt at ease smelling his scent, and unconsciously wrapped her arms around his waist, murmuring softly: "Pei Jingzhou, I'm sorry..."
