Peach Blossom Lane.
The dim light illuminated every corner of the living room, and a faint aroma of wine filled the air. The dishes that Hongyu had painstakingly chopped had already been devoured by the lone man and woman.
Ye Xingge knew that Great Beauty Liang was wronged, and he still felt sorry for her. In order to make up for it, after a few rounds of drinks, he pretended to be drunk and dozed off with one hand on his forehead.
Luo Xuanqing's cheeks were flushed. He leaned against the table, propping his cheeks up, and nudged Luo Xuanqing's shoulder with his hand.
"Hmm? That's not enough? Men can't even outdrink women, let alone me who just ate for free without giving them a chance..."
"Um?"
Ye Xingge thought it made sense, so he sat up, blinked, and leaned back into the arms of the Great Beauty Luo.
"Huh?"
Luo Xuanqing quickly helped Ye Xingge up:
"Alright, alright, go to sleep early. Remember to go to the yamen to collect your uniform tomorrow morning. I still need to reward those who have performed meritorious service. If you can't even stand up straight, don't blame me for being ruthless..."
"How could this be...?"
Ye Xingge got up and took a few steps, then remembered something, reached into her bosom, and took out a hairpin box:
"Here you go~"
Luo Xuanqing took it and examined it, discovering it was a hairpin box; a dangerous glint appeared in his fox-like eyes.
"What do you mean? Bribing the superior?"
"No, I just went to chop someone up today, followed them along the way, and bought this on the way."
"Hmph~"
Luo Xuanqing didn't say anything. He went into the bedroom, threw Ye Xingge on the bed, and opened the hairpin box to check. Inside was a flower hairpin.
The delicate silver hairpin is topped with pale blue flower petals and adorned with pearls. Its craftsmanship is elegant and refined, without the slightest hint of vulgarity, making it a perfect match for her temperament...
"Wow, they have a good eye for picky things..."
Luo Xuanqing wanted to tease this ambitious brat, but when he turned around, he saw Ye Xingge sprawled out in the curtained room, fast asleep.
"Huff... huff..."
"Hey?"
Luo Xuanqing was speechless upon seeing this. He sat on the bench, then tried inserting the flower hairpin into his hair in front of the mirror. He even turned his head left and right, thinking that his taste was indeed quite good.
This guy can't hold his liquor. I gave him the hairpin, even though we were alone together, and he just fell asleep. Wasn't that a waste?
However, this was just a random thought.
After looking Ye Xingge over for a few moments, Luo Xuanqing got up, helped Ye Xingge take off her shoes, moved her to the bed, and covered her with a thin blanket.
Upon seeing the rather handsome face, Luo Xuanqing was reminded of the " Peach Blossom Baleful Intent ".
According to her understanding, Peach Blossom Baleful Intent " occurs when romantic opportunities precede misfortune, so she and this young man must have some karmic connection...
But if we can understand the concept of marriage, then what about "inauspicious influence"...?
Luo Xuanqing pondered for a long time but couldn't come up with an answer, so he reached out and pinched Ye Xingge's cheek, then got up, put down the curtain, and quietly left the room.
Footsteps and the sound of a door closing followed one after another, then the sounds of washing dishes and pots:
Splash~
And the neighboring yard.
Hongyu sat on the plank bed, her face completely green!
After waiting for a long time and making sure the slut had left, she picked up the condiment bowl, tiptoed over the wall, and came into the courtyard, looking at the table and the big hot pot that had been painstakingly prepared.
As a result, the table was completely empty, the wine jug was empty, and even the soup broth was poured out!
You're absolutely insane!
As the leader of the Mountains and Rivers Association, Hongyu couldn't very well sneak off and eat the raw ingredients.
At this moment, she gritted her teeth, tears welling up in her eyes. After her clothes heaved a few times, she wanted to leave this place of sorrow and replace her with her annoying junior sister.
But before I could leave, I heard noises coming from inside the room again:
Clatter~
The noise of accidentally dropping a knife.
Hongyu paused, thinking that the brat wanted to get up to get a drink of water or relieve himself.
She was so angry she was definitely not going to help, so she stood with one hand behind her back, peering out from inside the courtyard gate!
Inside the room.
Ye Xingge lay sprawled on the bed, seemingly asleep.
But after confirming that the Great Beauty Luo had left, he still opened one eye and sat up.
Because the effects of the Jade Spring Liquor were kicking in, Ye Xingge shook his head to regain his vision before getting up, leaning on the bed, and heading towards the main room door.
Squeak~
The door opened, revealing the bright moonlight shining into the courtyard.
The Great Beauty in a red dress stood silently in the courtyard, holding a bowl of seasonings in her hand, but her demeanor was like that of a female sect leader who stood majestically atop a mountain.
He was glancing at her at a 45-degree angle, his bright red lips slightly downturned, looking like he was full of grievances and wanted to cry, but didn't want to show it.
Ye Xingge leaned against the door, looked around to make sure no one was there, and then whispered:
What are you doing standing here?
Hongyu took a deep breath, suppressing the myriad thoughts swirling in her mind:
"I'm happy to! What are you doing out here? That slut eats and drinks your food, if you don't seize the opportunity to make it a done deal, when will you have time to find a partner later?"
Although that's what they said, Hongyu was still quite satisfied that Ye Xingge didn't act recklessly while drunk and serve his mortal enemy.
That's why she hasn't stormed off yet.
Ye Xingge walked down the steps, looked at the three Great Beauty, raised his hand but found nothing, and almost fell into the yard. He said helplessly:
"Okay, stop crying. I made a lot of broth, enough for several meals... Come on, I'll cook you another one. I bought a lot of groceries today..."
Who cried?
Hongyu blinked, initially trying to appear as if she were "as steadfast as iron."
But seeing Ye Xingge run out so drunk, actually to cook for her, and even staggering towards the kitchen, her eyes softened a little, and she ran over to help her up.
"Sister, I'm not a glutton. How can you cook when you're this drunk? You should go to sleep. I'll cook for myself. Just something simple is fine."
"Eh~"
Ye Xingge casually put his arm around Great Beauty's lower back and said earnestly:
"Eating is a big deal, how can you be casual about it? If you mess things up and make it taste bad, wouldn't you be ruining your brother's cooking skills..."
Hongyu was worried that the boy might lose his balance and fall, so she didn't pay much attention to the hand on his lower back; her eyebrows were only slightly furrowed.
"Who do you call 'brother'? How old are you?"
"My name is Ye Xingge, and my nickname is Gege. Is there a problem?"
"Ah?"
"Hehe..."
Ye Xingge had indeed drunk quite a bit. As he walked, he noticed that Great Beauty hadn't dodged, and somehow his hand slid down his waist to the longevity peach.
Great Beauty Liang was slightly taller than Great Beauty Luo, with a voluptuous and elegant figure, and a flawless waistline. It felt as if a light pat would create ripples of flesh, and if you were to grab her...
"Eh eh eh~!"
Hongyu helped Ye Xingge. Seeing that the brat had placed his hand in the wrong place, she thought that since he was so good to her, she would just bear with it and pretend he was drunk.
As a result, this brat didn't even bother to act, and actually grabbed a really hard hand. She immediately raised her eyebrows in anger:
"Wake up! Hand!"
"Um? Sorry..."
Ye Xingge regained some clarity, patted himself twice in apology, and made his way to the kitchen, where he fetched water and washed his face.
Splash~
Hongyu patted her skirt and made a disgusted face:
"Knowing Jade Spring Liquor is strong, you still dared to drink so much? How can you cook looking like that? Go to sleep, I'll cook myself."
"It's okay, I dream about cooking..."
"?"
Hongyu opened her mouth, feeling that she probably wouldn't get to eat tonight, and had been groped for nothing for half a day.
But she soon discovered that this guy had an amazing level of professionalism when it came to winning a woman's heart.
Ye Xingge washed her face with cold water, forcibly turning herself back on.
Then she quickly picked up an apron, started a fire, and chopped vegetables.
Ta-da-da~
Because the broth was prepared in advance, the process was quite fast this time. In just over fifteen minutes, a steaming hot pot was placed in the main room.
Hongyu naturally helped out as well, and by the time the delicious hot pot was placed back in front of her, most of her earlier frustration had dissipated.
As for the remaining portion, naturally the slut took the first bite and even drank all her wine...
After finishing his Ye Xingge, Ye Xingge was much more sober. He placed the dishes back on the table, smelled them to make sure they were up to standard, and then pulled the Great Beauty Da Piao Liang over to sit down. He raised his hand slightly, his eyes smug:
"Hmm, have a taste."
"..."
Hongyu, fearing another random woman might attack, dared not be reserved this time and helped pour wine for Ye Xingge.
"Hmph~ At least you have some conscience~"
After saying that, he picked up his chopsticks again, wanting to cook fresh bean curd sheets in the broth.
Seeing Ye Xingge took the chopsticks and explained carefully:
"There are different types of bean curd sheets. For this kind of ultra-thin one, eight seconds is just right; any longer and it will become tough..."
Hongyu studied attentively beside him, and even helped Ye Xingge to prevent him from drinking too much on the blind date and accidentally swishing his hand.
After Ye Xingge finished cooking, he didn't give her the chopsticks. Instead, he put the fresh bean curd sheets into the dipping sauce bowl, then brought them to her lips.
Open your mouth, ah~~
"?"
Hongyu almost flew into a rage when she saw Ye Xingge trying to feed the slut, but now that he's feeding her, if she doesn't accept it, it would be like she's not eating and won't let anyone else touch her. So, after thinking about it, she opened her mouth and accepted it.
With the perfect balance of numbing spiciness and savory aroma, the flavor spread from her taste buds and instantly permeated her entire body. Her Hongyu, peach-blossom eyes widened slightly, and she thought to herself:
Wow!
What kind of miserable days did you live with your master before?
I've probably wasted the first twenty-odd years of my life...
Ye Xingge was very satisfied with this little expression:
"Is it delicious?"
As the leader of the Mountains and Rivers Association, Hongyu couldn't afford to lose her composure like a young girl, so she simply pursed her lips:
"Hmm... not bad~"
Ye Xingge frowned:
"Just okay?"
"Ah, delicious!"
Ye Xingge was finally satisfied and handed over the chopsticks:
"As long as it tastes good, take your time. I'll tell you how long to cook it, and I'll have a couple of drinks with you while I'm at it."
Hongyu, fearing the boy might knock over the hotpot, said helplessly:
"Alright, go to sleep. You're already this drunk, why are you still drinking? I can figure it out myself."
"That won't do."
Ye Xingge brought out the blue-and-white porcelain wine he had bought and poured it into a cup:
"You only have Grandma to rely on. If I leave, who knows if you'll drink the whole soup?"
?
Hongyu stumbled slightly, raised her hand and punched the man's arm. Instinctively, she straightened her head and tried to strike a pose, but realizing something was wrong, she quickly shrank back to cover herself.
"Are you really drunk? How can you be so outspoken?"
Ye Xingge raised his wine glass:
"Alright, just kidding. My Great Yu'er is already amazing. I could have died eight times over without you. Come on, let me toast you as an apology."
"..."
Hongyu, teased by the man, wanted to be serious, but since she was eating and drinking with a man, she couldn't bring herself to be fierce. The best course of action was to pretend she hadn't heard anything, pick up her wine glass and Ye Xingge's. Worried that the young man had drunk too much, she added a word of caution:
"Just a little is enough, don't drink too much, it's bad for your health."
"Fine..."