The divorce comeback system arrived right after I was born.

The security door clicked open.

The room was very warm, instantly dispelling the chill from Chen Zhi's body.

Lin Wanwan casually placed the milk tea she had just bought on the entryway cabinet, and shouted into the living room while changing her shoes.

"Dad, Mom, Chen Zhi is here."

Chen Zhi followed behind, took off the brand-new coffee-colored down jacket, and hung it on the hanger.

On the living room sofa.

Lin Shuxian was holding a financial newspaper from that day when he heard the noise and looked up from above the newspaper.

His gaze first fell on his daughter's rosy cheeks, and his serious expression instantly melted away.

Immediately afterwards, his gaze shifted and locked onto Chen Zhi.

The temperature in his eyes plummeted.

Chen Zhi changed into slippers, revealing an innocent smile, and obediently greeted, "Hello, Uncle."

Lin Shuxian snorted in response.

He was about to look down and continue reading the newspaper when he caught a glimpse of Chen Zhi's dark sweater and then looked at his own daughter's beige turtleneck.

and many more.

Lin Shuxian suddenly raised his head, his gaze fixed on the coffee-colored down jacket Chen Zhi was wearing.

This style... seems familiar?

He then turned to look at his daughter.

Lin Wanwan was hanging the beige down jacket of the same style on the hanger. The two garments hung side by side, identical in style and design, except for the color.

Lin Shuxian's newspaper trembled violently. His eyes widened as he pointed at the two pieces of clothing.

"What...what kind of clothes did you buy here?"

Lin Wanwan hung up her clothes, turned around, and bounced over, looking completely at ease.

"New clothes! Chen Zhi and I just went to the Central Department Store and bought them. Aunt Zhang kindly sponsored them."

She even tugged at her sleeve to show her father.

"How is it, Dad? Doesn't it look good? It's the most popular style this year."

Lin Shuxian took a deep breath and felt a tightness in his chest.

nice?

It's not good-looking at all!

These are definitely matching couple outfits!

He pointed at Chen Zhi, his fingers trembling: "Then how come his... this is the same as yours?"

"Oh, this?" Lin Wanwan winked with a grin. "I thought this dress was nice, so I asked Chen Zhi to buy one too. We were going to buy new clothes anyway, and buying the same thing would get us a discount."

Although Lin Shuxian doesn't buy clothes in stores, he knows that brand never holds any promotions.

He was just about to say something when the kitchen sliding door was opened.

Lin Jing, wearing an apron and holding a spatula, peeked out when she heard the commotion outside.

Lin Jing's eyes lit up instantly when she saw the beautiful couple standing in the entryway.

"Oh, Chen Zhi's here! Come in, come in, it must be cold outside, right?"

Lin Jing's enthusiasm contrasted sharply with Lin Shuxian's impatience. Her gaze fell on the new clothes the two were wearing, and she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"Wow, this new outfit looks great! I knew Wanwan had good taste; Chen Zhi looks just like a model on TV in this."

Lin Jing is a typical looks-obsessed person, and having watched Chen Zhi grow up since he was a child, she truly dotes on him like a son. In fact, she has long considered Chen Zhi as the only suitable candidate for her future son-in-law.

Lin Wanwan proudly raised her chin and made a peace sign at her mother: "Right, Mom? I also think they match perfectly, I mean the clothes."

Lin Jing grinned from ear to ear: "They're a perfect match, they're a perfect match! Hurry up and wash your hands so we can eat, the pot is already boiling."

Watching his wife and daughter sing in unison, Lin Shuxian felt that his precious daughter was no longer safe.

He glared at Chen Zhi with resentment, "Kid, you just wait."

Chen Zhi felt a chill run down his back.

The reason is obvious without even thinking about it.

Don't stay here for long.

"Auntie, is there anything else to do in the kitchen? I'll help you prepare the vegetables."

As Chen Zhi spoke, he skillfully rolled up his sleeves and dashed straight into the kitchen.

"No, no, you're a guest, how could I let you do any work?"

Lin Jing tried to stop him, but Chen Zhi was agile and slipped into the kitchen in a flash.

"It's alright, Auntie. I do this all the time at home anyway, so I'm just doing it when I'm not doing anything."

Seeing Chen Zhi slip into the kitchen, Lin Wanwan put down her water glass and followed him in.

"I'll help too."

She said she would help, but her body was very unruly as she moved closer to Chen Zhi.

The kitchen wasn't big to begin with, and the two of them squeezed together by the sink, their arms inevitably touching.

The sweater Lin Wanwan wore today was so soft that it felt a little itchy against her arm.

"Do you usually pick vegetables? Don't make a mess." Chen Zhi turned his head and said in a low voice.

"Who says I can't?" Lin Wanwan said defiantly, picking up a sprig of cilantro and clumsily pinching off the root. "See, it's done now."

Listening to the sounds of fighting coming from inside, Lin Shuxian sat alone on the sofa, the financial newspaper in his hand crumpled in his hand.

He sighed, feeling that this winter was colder than ever before.

……

Half an hour later.

A steaming hot pot was served.

The red and white broth of the hot pot was bubbling away, and the table was covered with thinly sliced ​​lamb rolls, beautifully marbled beef, and all sorts of meatballs and vegetables.

The Lin family's dining table is rectangular.

Lin Shuxian, as the head of the family, sat in the main seat.

Lin Jing sat next to him.

Chen Zhi and Lin Wanwan sat side by side on one side of the long table.

Lin Wanwan was clearly in a great mood and started working as soon as she sat down.

She took two empty bowls and skillfully mixed the dipping sauce.

Add a spoonful of minced garlic, two spoonfuls of sesame oil, half a spoonful of vinegar, a little bit of oyster sauce, and chopped chili peppers.

This is her unique recipe, which she developed herself.

"Give."

Lin Wanwan pushed one of the prepared bowls in front of Chen Zhi, and then kept the other bowl for herself.

"Seven dips and eight lifts, that's how you get the tenderest meat."

Lin Wanwan muttered to herself as she nimbly shook her wrist.

Once the beef changed color, she immediately scooped it out, dipped it in her own bowl of sauce, and it was covered in the tempting sauce.

then.

Under Lin Shuxian's watchful eye, Lin Wanwan did not put the piece of meat into her own mouth.

Instead, it skipped over its own dipping sauce bowl and fell directly into Chen Zhi's bowl.

"Try it! This is Wanwan's secret sauce; you absolutely can't find it anywhere else!"

Lin Wanwan looked at Chen Zhi with anticipation, her big eyes sparkling.

Chen Zhi didn't stand on ceremony and picked up a piece of beef, putting it in his mouth.

The beef was tender and juicy, and the perfectly balanced spicy and sour dipping sauce, along with a touch of sesame oil, was truly exceptional.

He chewed twice, swallowed, and then gave Lin Wanwan a thumbs up.

"Absolutely amazing."

Chen Zhi praised him from the bottom of his heart.

"Amazing! This skill is enough to open a shop."

Lin Wanwan's eyes instantly crinkled with laughter, and her chin practically tilted to the sky.

"That's right, don't you even know who set it up?"

She picked up her chopsticks again and scooped out the large piece of fatty beef that she had just put in the pot.

The beef rolls, soaked in the broth, were a tempting, bright red color.

Lin Shuxian sat opposite her, watching his daughter pick up meat, and subconsciously pushed his own bowl forward.

next second.

Lin Wanwan put the piece of mutton into Chen Zhi's bowl without hesitation.

Lin Shuxian took a deep breath, silently took the bowl back, and said sourly, "Wanwan, can Daddy have some too? Daddy's bowl is still empty."

Her tone was tinged with grievance, which made Lin Jing, who was enjoying her meal nearby, burst out laughing.

Lin Wanwan was busy serving shrimp paste to Chen Zhi and didn't even look up.

She frowned, looking disgusted. "Dad, you're so far away, why don't you just pick it up yourself? Besides, don't you know how to season it yourself? I have to serve you."

crit.

That finishing blow was incredibly fast, accurate, and ruthless.

Lin Shuxian felt as if his heart had shattered into eight pieces, beyond repair.

He looked at Chen Zhi with accusation in his eyes: What kind of bewitching potion did you give my daughter?

Chen Zhi could only lower his head and eat voraciously, pretending not to see.

Responding at this point would be suicidal.

"Here, Uncle, this piece of mutton is tender, please try it."

Chen Zhi, with great tact, used serving chopsticks to put a piece of mutton on Lin Shuxian's plate, attempting to salvage their relationship of over a decade.

Looking at the mutton in his bowl, Lin Shuxian felt a little better.

This kid does have some conscience.

He picked up a piece of mutton, put it in his mouth, chewed it a couple of times, and then looked at Lin Wanwan: "Look how sensible Xiao Chen is, he even knows to serve food to his elders."

Lin Wanwan rolled her eyes: "That's what he should do. Who told him to eat my dipping sauce?"

Lin Shuxian: "..."

We can't talk today.

Lin Shuxian drank alone, feeling bitter as the wine went down his throat and his heart ached.

After the meal.

We were full and satisfied.

Chen Zhi leaned back in his chair, feeling warm all over.

He glanced at the clock on the wall.

It's 7:30.

Remembering his promise to Pei Ningxue, Chen Zhi sat up straight.

"Uncle and Aunt, it's getting late, I have to go back."

Lin Jing was about to cut some fruit when she heard this and paused for a moment: "Leaving so early? Play a little longer and have some fruit."

"No, Auntie, I have some things to do back home," Chen Zhi politely declined.

Lin Wanwan was biting the tip of her chopsticks when she heard this, and her eyes narrowed slightly.

She hadn't forgotten that someone had mentioned at the mall entrance that they had plans to play games that night.

And it was that pretty deskmate.

Upon hearing that Chen Zhi was leaving, Lin Shuxian's expression instantly brightened.

Have a safe trip! Get out of here quickly!

"Since Xiao Chen has something to attend to, then I won't keep you any longer." Lin Shuxian put down his wine glass, a rare smile appearing on his face. "Business is important, business is important."

As long as that kid isn't hanging around in front of him, he won't feel uneasy.

Chen Zhi stood up and put on the brown down jacket that Lin Shuxian found so irritating.

"Then I'll be leaving first."

He went to the entrance to change his shoes.

Lin Wanwan followed.

"Chen Zhi".

She leaned against the door frame, arms crossed, watching Chen Zhi put on his shoes.

"Hmm?" Chen Zhi tied his shoelaces and straightened up.

"Are you going to play games with Pei Ningxue when you get back?"

Lin Wanwan's tone was sour.

Chen Zhi didn't hide it: "Yeah, I promised them."

"oh."

Lin Wanwan nodded, her expression revealing neither joy nor anger.

Just as Chen Zhi thought he had gotten through this ordeal and was about to open the door, Lin Wanwan suddenly reached out a hand and slammed it on the door with a "smack".

Chen Zhi was taken aback: "What?"

Lin Wanwan raised her head, a sly glint in her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.

"I want to go too."

"Where are you going?"

"Let's go to your place," Lin Wanwan said matter-of-factly. "I want to play games too."

Chen Zhi was both amused and exasperated: "Do you even know how to play CS? What's the point of just standing there staring blankly if you don't even understand it?"

"I don't care."

Lin Wanwan grabbed Chen Zhi's sleeve and started acting like a rogue.

"I'm going anyway. If you don't take me, I'll tell Aunt Zhang that you're dating someone, and that your boyfriend is that top-five student in the whole school who sits next to you!"

Chen Zhi: "..."

He glanced towards the living room, where Lin Shuxian was changing channels with the remote control, seemingly in a good mood.

If he knew his daughter was going to run next door again late at night, he'd probably throw the remote control at him.

"Okay, okay, I'll take you."

Chen Zhi reluctantly compromised.

"But it's a deal, you stay here and keep an eye on things, don't cause any trouble."

"make a deal!"

Lin Wanwan's expression changed instantly, and she smiled radiantly.

She turned around quickly and called out, "Dad, Mom, I'm going to Chen Zhi's house to borrow a book. I'll be right back!"

After saying that, without waiting for the two elders to react, she grabbed the key in the entryway, pulled Chen Zhi, and rushed out the door.

"Bang."

The security door was closed.

In the living room, Lin Shuxian's hand holding the remote control froze.

Borrowing books?

Why borrow a book so late at night?

Do we need two people to go together?

Before the excitement from earlier had even worn off, Lin Shuxian felt a tightness in his chest again.

In the hallway, the motion-sensor lights turned on.

Lin Wanwan walked ahead with a proud and confident stride.

"Hurry up, Chen Zhi! Don't keep them waiting. I want to see just how good Pei Ningxue is at gaming."