If you're not going to marry me, why are you flirting? If you dare run away, I'll sever yo

"Coo coo~"

Su Qing's stomach rumbled at an inopportune moment.

The girl touched her stomach, her eyes gazing at Qi Nan with watery eyes, "Brother Nan, I'm hungry."

Also.

It's been a long time since noon, so it's normal to be hungry.

Qi Nan then suggested, "Actually, I'm hungry too, how about we order takeout?"

"Okay, I'll eat whatever my brother eats."

Xia Ningqi choked him, "The takeout places around here are all dirty. When I was looking for a job before, I saw the environment inside, and none of the kitchens were clean."

"Um... what should I do? I can't cook..."

This isn't his own house, so there's no housekeeper to cook for him.

Xia Ningqi glanced at him.

"I just bought some groceries and came back to cook dinner. There's nothing fancy about it. If you like it, consider it me returning the favor. If you don't, then forget it."

"eat!"

Qi Nan agreed without hesitation.

After all, he was also very curious about whether Xia Ningqi's cooking skills were good or not.

"Then use your kitchen."

Fortunately, she bought enough groceries for two days today, so it's enough for three people.

"But... Xia..." Qi Nan scratched his cheek, "Don't you hate me?"

"Don't misunderstand, I just don't want to owe you anything."

"All right..."

...

Xia Ningqi entered the small kitchen.

Although the kitchen utensils and seasonings showed no signs of use, they were still relatively complete overall.

On the table.

Su Qing took out her homework from her schoolbag and started writing.

She is still very well-behaved.

If she encounters a problem she doesn't know how to solve, she can ask Qi Nan, who is always happy to help her.

I stretched.

Qi Nan watched Xia Ningqi busy in the kitchen alone, then got up and went to the doorway, leaning against the glass door, and asked, "Xia, is there anything I can help you with?"

At this moment, Xia Ningqi was cutting frozen meat.

What can you do?

"I can cook instant noodles."

Xia Ningqi rolled her eyes and said sullenly, "You can at least whip an egg, right?"

"Of course."

"Then let's smash these three eggs."

Without wasting words, Qi Nan rolled up his sleeves, cracked the eggs one by one into the bowl, and then picked up his chopsticks to start stirring.

What are you planning to cook?

"Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried green peppers with meat, and eggplant with minced meat."

They are all home-style dishes.

Qi Nan couldn't help but start to look forward to it.

...

The dish was cooked quickly.

Qi Nan placed the plate on the dining table.

The fragrance immediately filled the entire room.

Su Qing swallowed hard.

They each got a bowl of rice.

Having been hungry all afternoon, Su Qing immediately picked up a slice of meat and put it in her mouth.

"Mmm! It's delicious! I never knew you were such a good cook, you naughty sister."

Xia Ningqi said irritably, "Just keep the first part; there's no need for the 'bad sister' part."

Qi Nan took a bite.

I was immediately amazed.

This tastes absolutely amazing; it's the kind of skill only a master chef could possess.

"Mmm, it's really delicious. Xia, you're amazing!"

Undisguised praise.

This caused Xia Ningqi, who was sitting on the side of the dining table, to blush.

However, on the surface, he still maintains his original cold and aloof demeanor.

Even if you praise me like that, I still hate you.

Qi Nan said somewhat helplessly, "I'm just telling the truth. I didn't mean to change your opinion of me."

Su Qing, who was standing to the side, found it interesting.

"Brother and sister, what game are you playing? It looks so interesting!"

The two looked at each other, unsure how to explain.

After the meal.

Xia Ningqi returned to her room.

My feelings are complicated.

I had clearly decided to cut off all contact with him...

-

"Brother, you can play the guitar too?"

When Su Qing came out of the shower, she saw the guitar in the corner and her eyes lit up.

Qinan laid out the floor.

He lay on his back on the carpet, spread out in a "big" shape.

Yes.

"Could you play it for Xiao Qing?"

"Not now, because my brother's hand isn't healed yet."

"All right..."

Su Qing's eyes were filled with disappointment.

"But your neighbor's sister can play the harmonica, you can ask her if she can play for you."

"Really?"

Su Qing jumped up and down, "Then I'll go find that bad sister and ask her to teach me how to play the harmonica."

Compared to the guitar, Su Qing was clearly more interested in the harmonica, and she hurried out of the house.

Qi Nan closed his eyes.

Children have so much energy.

Unlike me, I feel heartbroken no matter what I do when I get old.

inside the room.

Xia Ningqi had just finished writing her diary for the day and was about to go to sleep.

suddenly.

There was a rapid knocking on the door.

Somewhat helpless, she could only get up with her cane and walk towards the door. When she opened the door, she found Su Qing knocking.

"Did you need something?"

Su Qing raised her face, hopped around on her short legs, and said, "Brother said you can play the harmonica, sister. Can you teach me?"

"Teach you? Now?"

"Um!"

Su Qing hugged Xia Ningqi's white legs, "Please, sister."

So cute!

This made it impossible for Xia Ningqi to refuse.

...

Qi Nan lay down.

Two footsteps came from the floor.

One is for Su Qing, so be gentle; the other is for Xia Ningqi, so be firmer.

"Dead?"

He slowly opened his eyes.

I could vaguely see a familiar white color.

Xia Ningqi, wearing a suspender dress, realized she was somewhat unguarded and immediately covered the hem of her dress tightly.

"Is it pretty?"

Qi Nan said contentedly, "Thank you for nature's gift..."

"You damn scoundrel."

Xia Ningqi wanted to kick Qi Nan's head like a ball, but her injured ankle wouldn't allow it.

He sat up halfway.

Su Qing said happily, "My sister has agreed to teach me how to play the harmonica."

"Yes, that's good."

Qi Nan looked up at Xia Ningqi.

Her beautiful hair was loose.

Even looking up, you can't find an unattractive angle.

"Thank you for your help."

Xia Ningqi braced herself against the hem of her skirt with one hand and brushed the bangs that were covering her eyes with the other. "Go to sleep. The Xiao Qing I'm teaching isn't you."

"Fine, fine, I'll shut up then."

Qi Nan lay down again, a look of relaxation on his face.

They're really bored.

Su Qing pulled Xia Ningqi to sit down on the bed.

"Sister, could you play it for me once?"

"it is good."

Xia Ningqi picked up her harmonica.

The window is open.

The evening breeze carried a slight chill. She held the silver-rimmed harmonica between her fingertips, tilted her head slightly, and lightly touched the frets with her lower lip. Her eyelashes drooped, concealing the tenderness in her eyes.

next second.

The sound of the zither was clear, warm, and lingering, delicate and bright, like the crushed night flowing throughout the room.

Su Qing listened intently.

The small room was instantly filled with warmth.

...