Chapter 28 Gunpowder Flavor? On the square glass dining table, a sumptuous feast was laid out: sautéed mushrooms and chicken, sweet and sour carp, oyster sauce with fresh vegetables... Two top chefs joined forces, and I'm in for another treat. Big Literary

  "Smells so good! Let's give this dish a name, how about 'Couple's Stir-Fry'?" I exclaimed with a chuckle, picking up my chopsticks to dig in.

  "Try some of this." Ji Dong was the first to pick up a piece of beef and put it in my bowl.

  "What's with the politeness! Just take care of your own family's Ruo Xi!" He really is a silly young man.

  "Let you try first, if it's not delicious then don't give it to Ruoxi." He lowered his eyebrows and eyes, while beside him, Ruoxi's face always had a sweet smile.

  "Don't you have confidence in your own craftsmanship? Oh~ I get it, just try it, as long as it's not poisonous. " I smiled slyly and stuffed it into my mouth, the entrance was smooth and fragrant, and it was indeed very delicious. As I chewed, I nodded repeatedly: "Mmm! It's really good!" I used my eyes to encourage him to hurry up and serve more to Ruoxi, who had her head down and a red face.

  Ji Dong's eyes were turbulent, but his expression was calm: "Do you think it tastes good?"

  "Of course! Extremely delicious! Don't worry!" He didn't need to ask repeatedly, Yifeng couldn't wait any longer, this silly kid.

  Ji Dong picked up a large piece of beef and carefully placed it in Ruoxi's bowl. Ruoxi smiled brightly at him and whispered "thank you". A warm and satisfied smile appeared on his face again, and without saying another word, he started eating with his head down. Looking at Ruoxi and Ji Dong, who both had a flustered look on their faces, I couldn't help but burst out laughing in my heart. The two of them were clearly too excited, while only I remained calm and clear-headed.

  The air was filled with an ambiguous atmosphere, and I couldn't help but feel too conspicuous. Even with delicious food in front of me, I still felt a bit restless, hastily shoveling rice into my mouth, trying to give them more time to be alone together.

  "You've had a weak stomach since you were young, eat slowly." Ji Dong looked at me with concern as I stuffed my face like a starving ghost.

  Ruoxi, who was eating with her head down, also raised her head and burst out laughing: "Are you a reincarnation of a toad? Your mouth is really big!"

  I puffed out my face, constantly chewing, a bit choked, with my hand attached to the lower end of my neck, and muttered unclearly in my mouth: "Who made you... uh... treat me like this to my appetite..."

  The phone in the pocket started vibrating, and when I opened it, the flickering screen showed two words: "Devil". It was Yu, wasn't he at home? What could be the matter with him calling me now?

  "Where is the balcony?"

  With Ji Dong's guidance, I quickly walked over and pressed the answer button.

  "Hello?"

  "Where are you now?" A low and familiar male voice.

  "Is anything going on at your place?" Nothing's up, don't look for me, I still don't want to face your mom for now.

  "Come down immediately, I'll be there in two minutes." In a tone that brooked no refusal.

  Two minutes? Do you think you're a god who can fly through the sky and escape? Unless you've already left the villa to accompany your mom...

  "I'm still eating? Or would you come back first, Ji Dong personally stir-fries dishes, you haven't eaten yet?" A little afraid to face him alone.

  "Oh?" He seemed to be interested in Ji Dong's leaving a move as well: "Alright, I really want to taste it carefully."

  Hanging up the phone, looking out, it's still high outside, the view is very narrow, the hot wind blows by, and my chest feels stuffy. The small town is growing day by day, one day this unique beautiful starry sky will also become chaotic. That European-style villa has a much more beautiful view, and the suburbs are cooler than the city too.

  He wasn't there to accompany his mother and enjoy the leisure, he directly agreed to come over, probably didn't have anything important to do, could it be that he simply wanted to see me? Thinking about the night's dreamlike scene of dancing with him, my heart skipped a beat again.

  Turning around, I saw Ji Dong standing at the door with a bland expression on his face and dark eyes that made it impossible to read him.

  I put away my phone and also put away the overflowing emotions, smiling as I walked towards him: "Winter melon, Ze Yu will be back in a while, he said he wants to eat the meal you cooked."

  "You and Yu Ge seem to get along pretty well, talking about him you don't seem as repulsed as before." Ji Dong said in a low voice, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, "You used to say you didn't like him, but it seems you've fallen for him after all? Heh~ yeah, Yu Ge is indeed someone who's hard to resist."

  I stared at him in astonishment, to be honest, I wasn't even clear about my own thoughts, and how was I supposed to respond to him. Looking at those slightly hurt eyes, this scene somehow made me feel like I owed him an apology.

  "Jieyu is your elder brother, how can you still speak ill of him? He's not that bad, the past is already over and I shouldn't always wear colored glasses to look at people. You're still the same as when we were young, I know you're worried about me, but I'm fine, don't worry. Just take care of Ruoxi and that's enough. Sister is doing well, there's nothing to worry about." I smiled and patted him on the shoulder, then pushed him back into the room, "Just look at you, you have no experience in love, how can you leave Ruoxi alone in the dining hall? Come on, hurry up and follow me inside."

  He messed up my hair and said in a low voice: "You seem to be very experienced, but you don't understand anything, it's always worrying...".

  I puffed out my face and gave him a light punch on the chest: "Stinky winter melon! Do you want to be beaten up?"

  "Stop quarreling, the dishes are all cold! Are you going to eat or not? If not, I'm going to wash the bowls!" Yu Xi stood at the door with her arms crossed, looking displeased.

  "No, no! I was wrong, dear cousin! Jiuyu is coming soon, please leave some for him! *makes a pleading gesture with clasped hands*"

  I took advantage of Ji Dong's inattention and gave him a punch, his face stiffened as he looked at me then at Ruoxi, I winked at him: Ruoxi is angry! Then I bounced out, leaving him to clean up the mess, this mess can only be handled by him.

  The anti-theft door creaked open, and Yu saw my face lit up with a bright smile, slightly raising the corner of his mouth as he walked in. My relaxed facial muscles suddenly tensed up. He came really quickly, did we already communicate while being near the neighborhood?

  In my mind, I had imagined countless scenarios of our reunion, yet I still didn't know what expression to put on when facing him. So I froze the smile on my face and stared at him as he approached, still with that lazy face, restored to its usual sly and enchanting expression, always exuding a certain mysterious charm. Hadn't he already ceased to be the refined gentleman with elegant demeanor from the mansion?

  He walked up to me, his eyes darting to the leftover dishes on the table, and smiled faintly: "Looks like I'm still a step late, have you all adjourned?"

  I followed his gaze to the dinner table, which was indeed a mess. I awkwardly smiled: "Not yet... you've come at just the right time." His gaze then shifted to the balcony room, where Ji Dong and Ruo Xi were whispering to each other, and Yu would inevitably disrupt the lovely atmosphere. I couldn't care less about that, so I quickly pulled him by the arm towards the dining hall: "Come on, aren't you eager to try what we've specially prepared? Don't mind them, let's eat."

  After a few minutes, Ji Dong and Ruo Xi walked out shoulder to shoulder. Ruo Xi had her head down with a red face, while Ji Dong still had his usual calm expression. Fortunately, both of their expressions were normal, I let out a sigh of relief, it seemed that Ji Dong handled the situation fairly well.

  Ji Dong's expression was respectful as he sat down beside Yu Wu: "Brother Yu, how did you come back? Weren't you supposed to go home?"

  "The dinner you made with your own hands, how could I miss it?" He raised the corner of his lips, looking at Ji Dong and Ruo Xi, then turned to look at me with a deeper meaning, "I'm also not at ease leaving my girlfriend alone here."

  He said, holding my hand and gently grasping it in his palm, with a deep gaze and an expression that had some warmth to it, making me feel like I was really his girlfriend. I smiled slightly, fully cooperating, after all, Ji Dong and Ruo Xi already thought of Yu and me as a couple, so such sweet gestures were quite ordinary.

  "Winter, your skills are still good. Didn't you say you wouldn't hold a spatula again? Why is it necessary to do so now?" Ji Yu raised an eyebrow at Ji Dong, seemingly with underlying meaning.

  Ji Dong looked at our intertwined hands and lowered his head, saying lightly: "Because I've become the person who wants to cook for her."

  "You shouldn't still be unaware of it?" Yu's words were a bit incoherent.

  “……”

  "Who is it that you're talking about?" a cold, low-pitched voice devoid of any emotion.

  Ji Dong raised his head, his eyes turbulent and his eyebrows furrowed, his lips pursed tightly without speaking, Ru Xi's anxious expression as she supported his shoulder.

  "Who else could it be! Of course, it's my cousin! We're just basking in the glory!" There seems to be a whiff of gunpowder in the air, I hastily mediate and give him an unnatural smile. He still thinks Ji Dong likes me? Geez, don't let Ruoxi misunderstand too!

  "Oh? Is that so? Then I should congratulate you." Yu hooked up the corner of his mouth, but there was no smile in his eyes.

  He picked up a piece of chicken and handed it to me with a smile: "Sorry I'm so late to keep you company."

  I stared at him in disbelief, was he going to feed me? This was a bit too intimate! Ji Dong and Ruo Xi on the side were also stunned, their eyes fixed on the chicken meat in front of my mouth. He gradually leaned in closer to me, I lightly bit my lip, could only open my mouth carefully and take a small bite, trying not to touch the chopsticks, my face stiff, my voice trembling as I said: "It's...it's fine, you're busy, right?"

  His attitude towards me has really changed, my heart is racing with excitement, and I feel an indescribable thrill. But I still don't understand his true intentions. The only thing that's certain is that he's still pretending, just in a more gentle way towards me. And it seems like he's especially enthusiastic when Ji Dong is around. This is something I should have noticed earlier. Every time he gets close to me, Ji Dong is always by our side. Is it a coincidence or intentional?