76: Chapter 76 Taking Advantage of the Vulnerability

"It's just… how are you so big? Is there some secret? Tell me, I promise I won't tell anyone."

Wen Yulan's face turned red again.

She reached out and flicked Chen Xuemiao gently on the forehead.

"You are not allowed to ask anymore."

Chen Xuemiao covered her forehead and chuckled.

"Alright, alright, I won't ask, I won't ask."

She lay back down and looked at the ceiling.

After a while, she spoke again.

"Sister Yulan, where do you plan to go in a few days?"

Wen Yulan thought for a moment, her gaze drifting into the distance.

"I'm going back to my hometown to take a look."

Chen Xuemiao turned her head.

"Back to your hometown?"

Wen Yulan nodded.

"Yes. Ever since I married Li San, I haven't been back. It's been several years; it's time to go back and see. I don't know how Mom and Dad are doing, or how much my younger brother has grown…"

Her voice carried a hint of melancholy.

Chen Xuemiao looked at her and suddenly said.

"I want to go back with you, too."

Wen Yulan was taken aback for a moment.

"Why aren't you going back to your own home?"

Chen Xuemiao pouted.

"I don't want to. It's so annoying at home. As soon as I go back, they start pestering me about getting married, asking this and that—it's so irritating. My mom wishes I could get married off tomorrow; she introduces me to guys every single day."

She grabbed Wen Yulan's hand and acted coquettishly.

"Sister Yulan, just take me with you. I'm bored here all by myself, let me go back with you for some fun. I promise to be good and won't cause you any trouble."

Looking into her sparkling eyes, Wen Yulan couldn't bring herself to refuse.

She thought for a moment and nodded.

"Alright. Then let's go together."

Chen Xuemiao's eyes lit up instantly.

"Really? That's great!"

She pounced over and hugged Wen Yulan.

"Sister Yulan is the best! You really are my good sister!"

Being hugged by her, Wen Yulan couldn't help but laugh.

"Alright, alright, let go quickly, you're choking me."

Chen Xuemiao let go, lay on the bed, and her face was full of smiles.

"Yay! I get to go play at Sister Yulan's hometown!"

Seeing her happy appearance, Wen Yulan felt warm inside too.

It had been a long time since she felt this way.

Having a sister to keep her company is really nice.

… Meanwhile.

On the 25th floor, 2503.

The dining table was covered with dishes.

The braised pork ribs were glossy and rich in sauce.

The steamed sea bass was topped with shredded scallions and ginger, steaming hot.

The garlic broccoli was vibrant green and refreshing, and the stir-fried tomatoes with eggs were a mix of red and yellow.

There was also a large bowl of seaweed and egg drop soup, with seaweed floating on the surface and finely shredded egg bits.

It was piping hot, and the aroma kept wafting into their noses.

Luo Shiyun untied her apron, wiped her hands, and looked at Wang Yang somewhat shyly.

"I just made a few simple dishes, have a taste. I don't know if it suits your taste…"

Wang Yang looked at the table, his eyes lighting up.

"You call this simple? It's too lavish. It's much better than what I usually eat."

Luo Shiyun's face blushed slightly.

"Don't say that…"

Wang Yang picked up his chopsticks, picked up a piece of rib, and put it in his mouth.

The ribs were stewed until soft and tender, rich in sauce, melting in his mouth, fatty but not greasy.

His eyes lit up even more.

"Delicious! Really delicious! Sister Shiyun, your cooking skills are amazing."

Luo Shiyun looked at him, the corners of her mouth unable to stop curling up.

"Really? You're not just saying that to flatter me?"

Wang Yang picked up another piece of fish with his chopsticks.

The fish was fresh and tender, cooked perfectly, without a hint of fishiness, and tasted sweet and delicate.

He nodded repeatedly.

"Sister Shiyun, your cooking is excellent. It's even better than what my mom makes. Sometimes the ribs my mom makes are too tough to chew."

Luo Shiyun blushed from the praise.

"You… stop praising me."

Wang Yang looked at her seriously.

"It's not praise, it's the truth. It really is delicious. Look, I haven't stopped eating."

Luo Shiyun lowered her head, but felt sweet inside.

"If it's delicious, eat more. I made plenty tonight, if it's not enough, I'll make more."

Wang Yang laughed.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

He ate in large mouthfuls, praising as he ate.

"Braised pork ribs, delicious."

"Steamed sea bass, delicious."

"Garlic broccoli, also delicious."

"Stir-fried tomatoes with eggs, still delicious."

Luo Shiyun sat opposite him, eating in small bites, looking up at him from time to time.

This man, his eating manners are really good-looking.

No, that's not right, he is really good-looking.

No, that's not right, it's…

Luo Shiyun shook her head, not knowing what kind of messy thoughts were in her mind.

But her gaze couldn't help but drift towards him.

The way he ate, the way he spoke, the way he smiled…

Everything was good-looking.

Wang Yang had eaten enough, put down his chopsticks, and looked at her.

"Sister Shiyun."

Luo Shiyun looked up.

Wang Yang smiled.

"Whoever manages to marry Sister Shiyun as their wife in the future, I don't know how lucky they'll be."

Luo Shiyun was stunned for a moment.

Wang Yang continued.

"Good-looking, great figure, and can cook. You're simply the perfect wife. 'Capable in the living room and the kitchen,' that's exactly what describes you."

Luo Shiyun's face turned completely red instantly.

"You, stop talking nonsense…"

Wang Yang laughed.

"I'm not talking nonsense, I'm serious. Whoever marries you must have been blessed with incredible good fortune."

Luo Shiyun lowered her head, not daring to look at him.

But inside, a strange feeling was surging.

This man, how is he so good with words?

Wang Yang watched her shy appearance and chuckled to himself.

His sentence just now had two meanings.

On one hand, it was saying her cooking was delicious.

On the other hand…

Wang Yang looked at Luo Shiyun's figure, those curves, those contours…

Feeling that if one were wrapped up in them, they'd probably go limp instantly.

Those who know, know.

The two chatted for a while longer, and the dishes on the table were almost finished.

Luo Shiyun suddenly asked.

"Xiao Yang, want to have some wine?"

Wang Yang was stunned for a moment.

"Sister Shiyun, what did you call me?"

Luo Shiyun blushed.

"Ah… I see you're a few years younger than me, so I called you Xiao Yang. If you don't like it…"

Wang Yang laughed.

"I like it. Why wouldn't I? Then I'll call you Sister Shiyun?"

Luo Shiyun nodded.

"Mm."

Wang Yang laughed.

"Sister Shiyun, drinking is no problem. But are you okay with it?"

Luo Shiyun bit her lip.

"I… I want to drink a little."

She stood up, took a few bottles of beer from the fridge, and placed them on the table.

Then she took out two glasses and filled them.

Wang Yang looked at her expression, his heart stirred.

She had been in a bad mood all day, and now that she wanted to drink, there must be something going on.

He picked up his glass and clinked it with hers.

"Come, cheers."

Luo Shiyun took it and gulped down a large mouthful.

Wang Yang also took a sip and looked at her.

"Sister Shiyun, what exactly is wrong today? Can you tell me?"

Luo Shiyun was silent for a few seconds.

Then she spoke, her voice muffled.

"The New Year is almost here… I want to go home, but I don't dare to."

Wang Yang looked at her.

Luo Shiyun continued.

"My family doesn't know about my divorce yet. If I go back, I'll definitely be asked all sorts of questions, and the relatives will gossip. My mom will definitely urge me to find someone else to marry."

"I'm almost thirty; in their eyes, I'm already an old maid…"