I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 395 This kid, why does he always side with me?
"Is this a pair of wool pants?"

Be careful, Ling Xianbao seems to be placing that fluffy thing in front of Gu Yifan.

Gu Yifan glanced at it and tentatively asked.

"It's a sweater," Xinling said softly, shaking her head.

Gu Yifan: "."

Nani? !
This thing is actually a sweater?
It's been a long time since he's worn a hand-knitted sweater.

Gu Yifan wasn't against wearing sweaters; he had worn them before, knitted by his grandmother.

But the yarn was too prickly on his neck, causing him to get rashes, so he didn't wear it much.

However, Grandma would still insist on sewing him two pieces of clothing every year until she passed away.

Gu Yifan was somewhat moved when he suddenly received a hand-knitted sweater.

"Brother, don't you like it?"

Xinling observed Gu Yifan's expression and asked in a low voice, her expression slightly dejected.

"I like it, of course I like it." Gu Yifan blinked and answered immediately, taking the sweater from Xinling's hands.

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"Is this a little too small for me? Or did it shrink after washing?"

Gu Yifan held it up to his body, paused for two seconds, and looked up at Xinling.

It's not even half his size.

If he put it on, Gu Yifan felt he would be strangled.

The chances of a person being strangled by a sweater are not zero.

Did ancient emperors ever consider a method of strangulation: putting a tiny sweater over a prisoner?

Xinling blinked, even more disappointed. "Turns out I really knitted it too small."

Gu Yifan couldn't bear to see the girl's disappointed look.

"Don't rush, let me try first."

Looking at the sweater in his hand, which he might only be able to fit into if he lost another 60 or 70 pounds, Gu Yifan gritted his teeth and said.

As he spoke, Gu Yifan took off his coat and threw it aside, then thought for a moment and prepared to take off his shirt.

Just then, he suddenly heard a barely audible chuckle.

When she looked up, Xinling quickly composed herself, but the smile in her eyes was impossible to hide.

Now, even a fool like Gu Yifan should understand.

"Okay, Cindy, are you deliberately messing with me?"

"No!" Xinling quickly shook her head, looking completely innocent.

"But if you really want to wear my sweater, that's fine, although it might be too big."

"Your sweater!"

Gu Yifan then realized why it was so small.

"Pfft, bro, you're so stupid, it's only now you've realized it."

Cyndi couldn't hold back either and burst out laughing.

That touching moment made me feel much better.

"Fine, you dare to tease your brother? See how I punish you!" Gu Yifan pretended to be angry, put the sweater on the sofa, and pounced on Xinling.

Xinling let out a short cry before Gu Yifan grabbed her and pulled her into his arms.

Xinling is ticklish, so Gu Yifan specifically chooses ticklish spots to scratch.

"Hehehe, no... I can't take it anymore."

Xinling quickly shrank her neck and pleaded for forgiveness, "I was wrong, I was wrong, brother..."

Gu Yifan raised an eyebrow. "What good is just being wrong? Show some sincerity."

Upon hearing this, Xinling's face gradually turned red.

Her eyes darted around, and she bit her lip, looking pitiful and helpless, as if she were at Gu Yifan's mercy.

"As long as you don't tickle me, Xinling will do whatever you want to be punished, brother."

Cyndi Wang has become bolder now and has started acting.

"Don't use that tone, it's so pretentious." Gu Yifan pouted, released Xin Ling, casually pinched her delicate nose, and then pecked her lips.

"It's compensation."

Seeing this, Xinling stopped pretending, took the initiative to tiptoe and wrap her arms around Gu Yifan's neck, and gave him a sweet kiss.

"Hehe, I also think that you were a bit too teasy just now. It's strange, Erxi is like this all the time, it doesn't seem out of place at all."

It turns out that Cyndi Wang was imitating Erxi.

I guess this is how they usually joke around in the dorm.

Cyndi now has her own good friends.

"Have you forgotten something? Where's my gift?" Gu Yifan asked with a smile.

"I'll go get it!" Xinling smiled mysteriously, jumped up, and ran back into the house.

Not long after, she returned carrying a sweater that was clearly meticulously sewn.

This time it's definitely Gu Yifan's size.

“This is it!” Xinling showed it to Gu Yifan; it was a gray-white men’s pullover.

It's basically the same as the ones sold in shopping malls, except it has some diamond patterns.

It looks very stylish; it's hard to believe that it was actually hand-woven.

"How was it?" Xinling blinked expectantly.

"It looks nice and feels comfortable to the touch. I didn't know you could knit sweaters, Cyndi."

As Gu Yifan spoke, he noticed something was off. "Oh, this one and yours aren't matching outfits, no, matching sweaters?"

Xinling smiled sheepishly, nodded, and said shyly.

"That's right, but the yarn we use is different."

Gu Yifan blinked. It seemed that the scarf of that scoundrel was about to be surpassed.

Who told her to forget to knit one for herself too?

Actually, Xinling practiced on herself first before knitting it for Gu Yifan.

She used cheap yarn for herself.

When it comes to being thrifty and managing a household well, Cyndi Wang is definitely number one.

“I noticed that you like wearing shirts, and it’s cold in winter, so I thought I’d knit you a sweater that you can wear over your shirts.”

Xinling gently explained as she helped Gu Yifan put on the sweater.

Gu Yifan enjoyed Xinling's attentive service, which resembled that of a virtuous little wife, without any sense of entitlement.

The open V-neck also prevents it from pricking the neck, which shows how thoughtful Cyndi is.

Xinling carefully smoothed out the wrinkles on Gu Yifan's clothes and examined him closely.

"How was it?" Gu Yifan asked with a smile in his eyes.

"Beautiful!" Xinling blurted out.

"Is it the person who looks good, or the clothes?" Gu Yifan asked again.

Xinling blushed and whispered, "Brother looks better, which makes the clothes look better too."

"Silly girl."

Gu Yifan smiled and reached out to ruffle Xinling's hair.

At the same time, I couldn't resist my curiosity and walked to the dressing mirror. When I looked at myself, I was truly amazed.

The gray pullover made Gu Yifan's temperament gentler, making him look more refined and less mature than usual.

After all, he was a boss, and Shanghai people value proper attire, so Gu Yifan gradually started wearing suits every day, not like a college student.

But after putting on the sweater, I felt much better.

The fashionable design is different from the old-fashioned designs that Gu Yifan remembered his grandmother knitting.

Gu Yifan turned his face away. Xinling's face was still slightly nervous, probably because she was worried that he wouldn't like it.

"It really looks great, the sweater is beautiful."

Having received Gu Yifan's full approval, Xinling finally breathed a sigh of relief and became cheerful.

Knitting a sweater by hand for her sweetheart has always been Cyndi Wang's dream, or rather, it's a subconscious image of having a happy little family.

I never thought this day would actually come true.

Seeing Gu Yifan standing in front of the mirror, looking at himself from left to right, and realizing he truly liked her, Xinling felt a lump in her throat.

Gu Yifan noticed the tears welling up in Xinling's eyes and, startled, quickly asked, "Why are you crying?"

Xinling silently stepped forward and nestled into Gu Yifan's arms, murmuring, "I didn't cry, Xinling is happy."

Gu Yifan let Xinling hug him for a while before patting her shoulder and saying, "Today is New Year's Eve. If you cry, you'll be crying all year round."

Xinling quickly said, "No, look, no tears fell~"

"That's good." Gu Yifan affectionately pinched Xinling's nose and then made a suggestion after thinking for a moment.

"Why don't you change into yours too, and we can take a picture later?"

Xinling looked up in surprise and blinked, "Is it okay?"

"What's wrong with that?" Gu Yifan said dismissively.

Xinling quickly replied, "Then I'll go change right now."

But before she could run to the sofa, Gu Yifan stopped her again.

"Don't rush, don't you want to see your New Year's gift?"

"I get a gift too?"

"That's for sure."

Gu Yifan pulled the bewildered Xinling to a chair and sat her down. "Close your eyes. You can open them when I tell you it's okay."

For some reason, Xinling's heart began to beat slightly faster, and she obediently nodded.

"Um"

"Don't peek!" Gu Yifan emphasized again.

Gu Yifan's emphasis only made Xinling more restless, causing her to shift her position in the chair.

What exactly is the gift?

Xinling closed her eyes with longing.

While Xinling closed her eyes, Gu Yifan quickly pulled out the prepared 'New Year's gift' from his bag and placed it on the table in front of Xinling.

Cyndi obediently kept her eyes closed.

However, Gu Yifan still went around behind Xinling and covered her eyes.

"Are you done, bro?"

Xinling asked instinctively.

Gu Yifan coughed. "Hold out your hand."

"Oh," Xinling's heart beat even faster.

Could it be a ring?
Even though Xinling always considered herself the younger one, she never imagined that she could actually become Gu Yifan's wife.

But girls always have fantasies.

Even if it weren't an engagement ring, but just an ordinary ring, Cyndi thinks she would be ecstatic.

Xinling obediently extended her hand.

When a small box was placed in her palm, Cyndi's heart pounded like a steam train.

"You can open your eyes."

As soon as Gu Yifan finished speaking, Xinling immediately opened her eyes and looked down.

结果
"Huh? A key."

Unlike the ring she had imagined, Xinling's face immediately showed some disappointment.

"Don't you like it?"

Gu Yifan noticed Xinling's slightly disappointed expression and asked in surprise.

He thought Cyndi would be quite happy.

"I like it!" Xinling quickly suppressed her inner thoughts and nodded.

"But what is this key for?"

Gu Yifan: "."

Oh, so Cyndi didn't even notice what was on the table.

"Take a closer look."

Xinling bit her lip, took out the key from the small box, and looked through it.

"Is there anything special?"

Seeing Xinling being so cautious, Gu Yifan slapped his forehead. "Silly girl."

Look at what's in front of you.

Left with no other choice, Gu Yifan reminded him again.

Xinling suddenly realized, her face flushed slightly as she looked at the table, only to be completely stunned by what she saw. A red booklet bore the words 'Property Ownership Certificate'.

"This is."

Seeing that Xinling had finally noticed, Gu Yifan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

"From now on, you'll have your own home. So, do you like this New Year's gift?"

Xinling, who was still in a daze, finally came to her senses.

"Brother, this"

"Ok?"

Seeing Gu Yifan's dangerous gaze, Xinling subconsciously swallowed her words of refusal.

She still felt like she was dreaming.

She has her own house now?
The scene was quite different from what Gu Yifan had imagined—Xinling's joyful reaction to the gift.

Xinling remained dazed and confused, sitting there blankly.

Gu Yifan was now a little worried.

Is the child going to become stupid?

Fortunately, when Xinling's hands were trembling, she opened the property certificate and looked at her personal information registered on it.

Tears still streamed uncontrollably from her eyes, dripping onto the property certificate.

"Hey, hey, I already said it's Chinese New Year, don't cry."

Before Gu Yifan could finish speaking, Xinling jumped up and clung to him.

That's right, it's hanging on him.

Xinling kissed his lips again, her tongue following.

Gu Yifan's mind went blank.

The fire that had been started by that scoundrel and Nuolan that afternoon had now raged on and could no longer be extinguished.

The two kissed passionately in the living room, where a cold wind was still blowing in, but they didn't feel cold at all; their two burning hearts almost merged into one.

It was so hard to separate.

Xinling didn't speak, but simply wrapped her arms around Gu Yifan's neck and gazed at him affectionately.

Gu Yifan picked up Xinling and carried her into the inner room.

To be fair, Cyndi wore the sweater she had knitted herself.

It's really beautiful.
It wasn't until almost 8 p.m., and it was already dark.

Gu Yifan drove to Zhuge Dasheng's house. That's right, the pickup wasn't over yet.

Gu Yifan originally planned to bring Xinling along, but Xinling refused.

She said she would drive herself to Love Apartment and have Gu Yifan pick up Zhuge Dasheng.

So, this girl is perfectly clear-headed.

They probably already knew that Gu Yifan and Zhuge Dasheng had an unusual relationship.

Scattered fireworks have begun to rise into the sky, exploding into dazzling patterns.

Gu Yifan drove the car into the quiet villa area.

Upon arriving at Lady Zhuge's house, the gate was already wide open before the car had even come to a complete stop.

The little girl, Dali, ran down the steps to greet Gu Yifan.

"Brother Yifan, you've arrived."

As you can see, Xiao Dali is dressed up very nicely today and looks very cute.

Gu Yifan quickly closed the car door, lifted Xiao Dali up, spun her around half a circle in the air, and then carefully put her down.

Little Dali wasn't scared at all; instead, she giggled and spun around halfway, not satisfied yet, she wanted more.

That's right, she showed extraordinary courage from a young age, no wonder she will become the Excavator Heroine in the future.

How could Gu Yifan refuse Dali's request?

He lifted her up and spun her around twice before taking her hand and leading her into the warm villa.

"Where's Mom?" Gu Yifan changed his shoes and put on a pair of brand-new cotton slippers, which were obviously men's slippers.

It must have been specially bought by Zhuge Liang.

Madam is still so thoughtful.

Little Dali smiled mysteriously, "Hehe, Mom must be putting on makeup and changing clothes."

Since we're going to Gu Yifan's place to celebrate the New Year together, Zhuge Dasheng's original plan to cook a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner will have to be changed.

Gu Yifan was taken aback upon hearing this and asked curiously, "Is Mom only starting to put on makeup and change clothes now?"

Xiao Dali sighed maturely, "Mom has been trying on different outfits all afternoon, but she still can't find one that fits."

Gu Yifan really couldn't have imagined it.

What would it look like if Zhuge Dasheng, who is usually aloof and aloof, was rummaging through her wardrobe, looking troubled?

It's funny just thinking about it.

Xiao Dali's eyes darted around, "Why don't you, Brother Yifan, go and pick out an outfit for Mom?"

"Huh?" Gu Yifan looked surprised.

But Zhuge Dali pushed Gu Yifan's arm and urged him, "Go quickly, go quickly! The sooner we go, the sooner we can set off. Mom said it will be very lively today, and we can even set off fireworks!"

Dali's eyes were filled only with anticipation for the fireworks.

Why is this child's elbow pointing outwards?

Gu Yifan was both amused and exasperated, but he liked it.

"Then should I go help Mom?"

"Mhm!" Zhuge Dali nodded, looking like she really couldn't wait to go out.

Her adorable appearance made Gu Yifan unable to resist pinching her little face again. If all the children in the world were as well-behaved, sensible, and cute as Dali, how wonderful that would be.

Unfortunately, most of the children are noisy and unruly.

Gu Yifan remembered his fifty yuan again.
clown!

"Dali, watch TV by yourself for a while, and then your brother will set off fireworks with you later, okay?" Gu Yifan said patiently.

Dali nodded repeatedly, "Okay."

Watching Gu Yifan walk up the stairs, the little girl pretending to go back to watch TV couldn't help but jump up.

Great.

Finally, I managed to trick Brother Yifan into coming upstairs.

So, Mom, everything from now on is up to you!

Zhuge Dali smiled secretly, then picked up the remote and changed the channel, watching the documentary "Approaching Science" with great interest.

The second floor.

This wasn't Gu Yifan's first time here; the last time was... well, the last time.

The corridor was carpeted with soft carpet, and the corners that were prone to bumping were also covered with sponge pads, probably to prevent Xiao Dali from falling while running up and down.

Gu Yifan walked easily to Zhuge Dasheng's room.

Standing at the door, I straightened my clothes before gently knocking.

Soon, Zhuge Dasheng's clear, cold voice responded from inside the room.

"Dali? Is it your brother Yifan? Please tell him that Mommy will be downstairs soon, okay?"

Gu Yifan couldn't help but smile. "It's me, Sister Dasheng."

Gu Yifan spoke.

A distinct crashing sound could be heard coming from inside the room.

Then came Zhuge Dasheng's slightly flustered voice, "Yifan? You... how did you get up here?"

"Dali said her mother is too fussy, so she asked me to come up and urge you," Gu Yifan replied patiently from the doorway.

Didn't have to wait long.

The door to Zhuge Dasheng's room was opened.

A bright and beautiful face, bathed in the soft light of the room, came into view.

Zhuge Dasheng wore an elegant lotus-colored long dress, which not only accentuated her graceful and voluptuous figure but also exuded elegance and beauty.

On her swan-like, snow-white neck, she even wore a magnificent pearl necklace.

Isn't this outfit a little too formal?

Gu Yifan was somewhat surprised, but at the same time, he showed a perfect smile, "Sorry I'm a little late."

Zhuge Dasheng was clearly a little shy. He quickly lowered his head and tucked the strands of hair that were falling on his cheeks behind his ears. "It's okay, it's still early."

Suddenly, silence fell.

For some reason, the atmosphere was slightly awkward.

Two seconds passed.

"Happy New Year."

"happy New Year."

Gu Yifan and Zhuge Dasheng spoke almost in unison.

Gu Yifan scratched his head awkwardly, "It's been a long time since I've been here, things have gotten a bit distant, it feels different from being at the company."

"Pfft." Madam Zhuge covered her mouth and chuckled. "Whose fault is that? If you come often, it will just happen naturally."

With that, Zhuge Dasheng turned and went back into the house. "Come in, you can help me choose some clothes."

Yes, Lady Zhuge, who is already of marriageable age, should be more open-minded.

Gu Yifan went inside, closed the door behind him, and curiously looked around.

The decor is elegantly Western-style, but the furniture has a modern Chinese feel; however, the combination is actually quite nice.

"So this is the lady's boudoir."

Gu Yifan joked.

"What boudoir? You're all old and faded." Zhuge Dasheng scolded, but then his eyes fell on a small piece of clothing by the bed. He quickened his pace, grabbed it, and crumpled it into a ball in his hand.

"Not at all. I think you're no less beautiful than a twenty-year-old girl. Many girls would envy your skin and figure."

Gu Yifan said it in a nice way, but it was also the truth.

Zhuge Liang looks noticeably younger.

"Where's Dali?" Zhuge Dasheng smiled and asked naturally.

"Oh, they're watching TV downstairs. This kid urged me to come up and call you as soon as he came in," Gu Yifan replied naturally.

It was like a husband and wife chatting casually.

Gu Yifan sat down in the chair and could see that the table was covered with various printed documents, files, and so on.

Zhuge Dasheng was somewhat surprised, "That child Dali has been looking forward to your visit every day. I thought she would be clinging to you."

“You know how independent Dali is.” Gu Yifan almost blurted out the words “our family”.

Zhuge Dasheng didn't feel anything was off. She shook her head and said, "Come help me, help me unzip my zipper."

"Oh." Gu Yifan stopped his curious flipping through the files on the table and walked over.

As the zipper was unzipped, the lady's fair and smooth back came into view, along with the black bra strap.

"I don't think this outfit is very good, it's too bright. What do you think I should wear?" Zhuge Dasheng, oblivious to Gu Yifan's admiring gaze, turned around without any hesitation and asked softly.

Her troubled gaze lingered on the few sets of clothes laid out on the bed.

"A simpler style suits your temperament better. I think this casual outfit is quite nice." Gu Yifan looked away and pointed to a casual sweater and loose trousers.

"I knew you'd like this." Zhuge Dasheng pouted, only to have Gu Yifan reach out and wrap his arm around his waist.

Zhuge Dasheng was startled and quickly slapped Gu Yifan's hand, "What are you doing? Don't do anything rash, Dali is still down there."

"In Madam's eyes, am I such an impatient person?" Gu Yifan said, feeling wronged.

Zhuge Dasheng blushed and nodded. The Gu Yifan he remembered was not as powerful as he was now.

Even she, who was over thirty, couldn't stand it.

Are his kidneys made of iron?
"Since you like it, then take this one." Zhuge Dasheng did not hesitate, letting Gu Yifan hug him from behind as he picked up the neatly folded clothes he had chosen.

As Zhuge Dasheng picked up the clothes, he suddenly felt that the house had become inexplicably warmer.

Is it simply because there's one more person?
Zhuge Dasheng shook his head secretly. No, that's not how it is.

It's not that there's one more person, but that there's one more "him".

I only feel this way when he's around.

Everything was so natural and harmonious.

Zhuge Dasheng pursed his lips, suddenly threw away the clothes he had picked up, and turned around.

A pair of eyes, usually sharp but now gentle, were fixed on the unsuspecting Gu Yifan.

"Hmm?" Gu Yifan asked, puzzled.

"Tell me honestly, how many of your female confidantes are there tonight?"

Zhuge Dasheng draped his white arms over Gu Yifan's shoulders, his tone unconsciously revealing a hint of jealousy, yet he still tried to appear indifferent.

"Madam, would you like to hear the truth, or a lie?"

(End of this chapter)