No? Can I read the mind of my mortal enemy?

Thick milk tea?

Shi Qiao was drooling a little.

She hasn't drunk milk tea for a long time since she realized she had gained 8 pounds.

She really wants to order a caramel butter flavored milk tea, and add two individual toppings, sprinkling Oreo crumbs into the savory cheese foam.

Pop the Oreo into your mouth while it's still crispy, then stir it with the caramel on the surface of the milk tea and take a sip.

I'm dreaming about it.

She glanced at the time; the delivery time had already passed.

It's a pity.

"How come I didn't know you could make thick milk tea?" Shi Qiao's mind was already wandering because of her appetite, and she completely forgot that she should coax Pei Jingnian for a while.

Pei Jingnian's gaze fell on the corners of her mouth, which were curving upwards. "How could my wife not know? I'm very good at it."

His voice was low and hoarse, filled with the smell of fire.

Shi Qiao frowned slightly, feeling that Pei Jingnian's words had a hidden meaning, but she couldn't figure out what "thick milk tea" could mean.

Most likely, it's just an act.

"Then you go back and make it tonight, I want it."

"Tonight... not." Pei Jingnian moved closer, his warm breath brushing against her neck.

It always smells so good here.

Shi Qiao felt a little itchy and couldn't help but flinch. "Why?"

"You just left because of your period, wife." Pei Jingnian kept making small movements, biting one end of the silk scarf and gently pulling to loosen the knot.

The scarf slipped down to her collarbone, revealing her slender, white neck.

"I don't like drinking thick milk tea cold, and I can drink it even during my period." Shi Qiao grabbed Pei Jingnian's hand and shook it gently from side to side. "I don't care, it's my fault for bringing it up. Now all I can think about is thick milk tea."

"I want to drink it as soon as I get back."

Pei Jingnian knew that Shi Qiao hadn't understood what he meant.

However, he still took it upon himself to interpret "I want to drink when I get back" as "I want to go back."

"I want one too." Pei Jingnian's voice was sticky and whiny, lingering in my ear.

"But we don't have any ingredients at home, so go back and get some sleep. I'll make you a drink to satisfy your craving first thing tomorrow morning."

"How about I demonstrate how to make thick milk tea for you the day after tomorrow?"

Shi Qiao thought this solution might work.

I definitely need to rest after having a drink tomorrow. I'll drink the one Pei Jingnian made himself the day after tomorrow.

She could also compare and see whether the thick milk tea from the merchant was better or Pei Jingnian's was better.

"You'd better take the next couple of days to learn how to make thick milk tea, or you'll expose your ignorance by bragging to me."

Pei Jingnian smiled mischievously, pulling her into his arms. "Let's do it together."

Shi Qiao glared at Pei Jingnian. "What? You're not planning to frame me if you don't do well later, are you?"

"No way," Pei Jingnian stared at her lips as they opened and closed, and couldn't help but ask for a kiss.

He pecked at Shi Qiao's lips, leaving the lingering aroma of craft beer. "It tastes better when we make it together."

Shi Qiao's heart skipped a beat from his sudden kiss, and she turned her head to hide her unease.

Bad guy.

They kissed each other without warning.

"Okay, let's do it together then."

Hmm, but isn't the day after tomorrow Pei Jingnian's long-awaited practice day?

The day after tomorrow is Monday, and with rehearsals, I didn't get home until after eight o'clock.

Pei Jingnian was willing to spend his already limited evenings making milk tea with her.

Is it because you've drunk too much that you've forgotten?

Great opportunity! She was already a bit apprehensive about internship days!

She was even worried that she might die in bed.

That's good now.

Shi Qiao was secretly pleased; this time she had learned her lesson.

She silently turned on her phone to record a message: "Pei Jingnian, it's a promise that we'll make thick milk tea together the day after tomorrow, no backing out!"

Pei Jingnian caught a glimpse of the phone screen gleaming on the hem of her clothes.

He concealed the smile in his eyes. "Yes, my wife too, no backing out."

He spoke the last few words lazily, slowly and tenderly, making Shi Qiao's ears feel tingly and numb.

Pei Jingnian should drink less alcohol.

When he's slightly tipsy, he's almost irresistible.

*

On Monday, Pei Jingnian had just dropped Shi Qiao off at class when his phone vibrated twice.

It was a transfer sent by Lu Zhou.

Pei Jingnian squinted.

Oh right, I was so busy spending time with my wife yesterday that I forgot to settle the score with Lu Zhou for that "hand-whipped lemon tea".

He took a raspberry-flavored lollipop out of his pocket, unwrapped it, and bit into it.

[Pei Jingnian: You know you're about to be beaten to death by me, so you're begging me for money to spare your life?]

[Lu Zhou: ?]

[Lu Zhou: Are you crazy? Am I crazy? This is your share of the profits, bro.]

[Pei Jingnian: ?]

[Pei Jingnian: What profit sharing?]

[Lu Zhou: Have you forgotten the money you transferred to me as investment when you took Xia Heng to the police station last time?]

[Lu Zhou: I just opened a new bar.]

Lu Zhou also cited a PDF file titled "NUIT Bar Planning Proposal" that he had sent to Pei Jingnian at some unknown time.

The name sounds familiar; it seems like my wife's classmate reunion was held at this bar.

Pei Jingnian clicked on it.

[This file has expired or been deleted]

When you jump to the chat history from that day, you realize you even replied with "okay".

He remembered.

Lu Zhou sent the message in the morning, and before that, he had spent the night with his wife. When he woke up, he received a phone call from Lu Zhou.

He didn't hear a lot of gibberish; his mind was filled with thoughts of how delicious his wife was.

I only remember one sentence: "Remember to read the file I sent you."

He couldn't be bothered to look.

and so……

Pei Jingnian's mind works very quickly.

That bar, which featured hand-whipped lemon tea, was practically owned by him.

He suddenly couldn't express his anger.

It's not very reasonable.

[Lu Zhou: Damn, didn't you see that?]

[Pei Jingnian: I've seen it.]

Lu Zhou called directly, "Then tell me, what did my proposal say?"

Pei Jingnian remained expressionless. "It's not important."

"If my 69-page handwritten proposal isn't important, then tell me what is important?!" Lu Zhou completely went into berserk mode.

"My wife is the most important." Pei Jingnian replied quickly without thinking.

Lu Zhou was speechless. "Stubbornly love-struck."

"Thank you for the compliment." Pei Jingnian returned to the car, set the navigation to the nearest family supermarket, and said, "Okay, wait for me at this City Super near the school. I've sent you the location."

"Help me take it back, and I'll let you off the hook."

Lu Zhou: ? ? ? ?

Who should let whom off the hook?

*

After finishing the rehearsal for Romeo and Juliet, Shi Qiao went on a crazy spree of online games.

Today, along with the other characters, we went through the whole series bit by bit, and at least the dialogue is no longer a big problem.

The next two weeks will be spent focusing on syncing with the background music and getting familiar with the movement patterns.

Shi Qiao huddled in the passenger seat, rubbing her aching calves from standing for two hours.

"Those stage actors really have it tough. I can barely stand here for a little while."

Pei Jingnian turned his head and fastened her seatbelt. "Wife, will you still have the energy to make thick milk tea later?"

She sat up straight in a flash.

She was terrified that Pei Jingnian would take this opportunity to say something like, "If we don't make thick milk tea, we can lie in bed and rest while we practice," so she answered decisively.

"Do it! Why aren't you doing it!"

"Let's just focus on making thick milk tea today!"

It's best to work until you're completely exhausted, so there's no time for practical work.

Pei Jingnian gripped the steering wheel. "Okay, I'll do whatever my wife says. Let's do a good job."

"Perfect timing, the bar is also placed in front of the floor-to-ceiling window."

"We can do it while looking at the sea view... honey."