A god-level beauty system? But I'm already a god-level beauty!

Exhausted from a full day of sightseeing, Shen Ye returned home.

Chu Cihan ultimately did not give him an answer.

As soon as she got off the Ferris wheel and her feet touched the ground, she ran away without looking back and disappeared into the crowd at the park entrance.

Shen Ye stood still, not chasing after him.

For him, the question "Do you miss me too?" was one he couldn't answer on the spot.

Making that kind of request of a girl is really too much to ask.

Moreover, someone as arrogant as Chu Cihan.

Why should I expect her to give me an answer within minutes for something I haven't said in over a decade?

but......

The only good news is:

Chu Cihan did not directly refuse.

Of course, it's also possible that he was just too annoyed to scold him and simply chose to run away.

Shen Ye made a decision in his mind: wait a few days.

Chu Cihan is an impatient person and can't keep things to himself.

If she contacts me in the next few days, whether it's a scolding or an argument, at least there will be some resolution.

But if she doesn't make a move...

That means things aren't looking good, so he'll have to pack his things and go see her.

"Click".

Open the door.

Hearing the noise, Lin Chunuan in the living room jumped up and ran over to greet them.

"Brother's back!"

"How was your day? Did you have fun?"

"It's alright." Shen Ye changed his shoes, his tone flat. "We went to the amusement park, it was quite fun, I'll take you there next time."

"real?"

"Really, pinky promise."

"yeah--"

Lin Chunuan responded sweetly and jumped halfway.

And then she waited.

Let my brother continue telling me about Chu Cihan.

But Shen Ye changed his shoes and went straight to the sofa without saying a word.

Not a single word.

Lin Chunuan roughly guessed what had happened.

It probably didn't work out.

If it had worked out, my brother would have been beaming with joy long ago. He wouldn't be like this now, with a blank expression and a hint of worry in his eyes.

Logically, she should be happy.

If one less person takes away her brother's love, she can get more; it's a sure win.

But for some reason, Lin Chunuan just couldn't feel happy.

That's true, she and Chu Cihan have been rivals for a long time.

From elementary school to middle school to high school, the two disliked each other and would fight whenever they met, neither willing to give in to the other.

But that's only because they all like the older brother.

If we disregard the factor of a love rival...

Lin Chunuan, who was Chu Cihan's deskmate for three years in junior high school, knew better than anyone that Chu Cihan was actually a pretty good person.

During their three years of junior high school, the two even borrowed things from each other and copied each other's homework.

If it weren't for her brother, they might have become best friends...

And upon closer reflection...

Chu Cihan's situation is actually very similar to my own.

They both like the older brother, and they've kept it a secret for many years.

only.

She has already paid for the ticket, while Chu Cihan has not yet made a choice.

Lin Chunu hugged the pillow, her eyes filled with a complicated expression.

.........

As Shen Ye entered the living room, his nose twitched first.

A burnt aroma wafted in the air.

The aroma of caramel is mixed with a sweetness, and within that sweetness lies a subtle, indescribable burnt flavor.

He turned to look at the kitchen.

The kitchen lights were on, and the swirling smoke looked like a fairyland, or like a battle had just taken place.

Two figures wearing aprons were busy working in front of the stove.

Mu Jingyan, Mu Jinghuan.

When did the two sisters learn to cook?

"Brother," Lin Chunuan leaned closer and whispered the secret.

"Today, the three of us were figuring out how to cook together."

As she spoke, she had already pulled Shen Ye to the dining table.

Then, as if presenting a treasure, he pointed to a plate of dark, unappetizing things on the table.

"Look! I made these cola chicken wings!"

Shen Ye looked in the direction she pointed, his expression unreadable.

The thing on the plate was completely black and shiny with oil, the sauce congealed into a suspicious gel.

Aside from the outline, which can be barely identified as chicken wings, they are completely unrelated.

Normal cola chicken wings should be honey-colored, glossy, and have a caramel aroma from the cola.

This plate...

It's like taking chicken wings out of oil after throwing them in.

"......"

But the little girl's eyes were bright and full of expectation.

What could Shen Ye do?

"Nuan Nuan did a good job." He carefully chose his words and gave a dry compliment.

Don't do it again.

"hey-hey."

As they were talking, the two sisters in the kitchen finished cooking.

Mu Jingyan, carrying a tray, and Mu Jinghuan, holding a bowl, emerged from the smoke.

"You're back?"

Mu Jingyan placed a plate of something dark and unidentifiable on the table.

Judging from its shape, it should be something like braised pork ribs.

I guess so......

Shen Ye nodded stiffly, his gaze sweeping over the three "works".

"What do you want to do by learning to cook?"

He simply couldn't resist.

"It was my sister who said it," Mu Jinghuan answered quickly.

The little robot put down the bowl and earnestly took credit for her sister.

"My sister said that my brother has to cook for the three of us every day, which is too hard for him."

"So my sister said she wants to learn to cook so we can take turns."

"....."

Mu Jingyan blushed slightly but did not refute.

Shen Ye felt a warmth in his heart.

What is this...?

Is your girlfriend understanding of your boyfriend?

This really put him in a difficult position.

He couldn't very well refuse the food offered by the three people, could he?

Even though the presentation is truly appalling, all black and dark, each plate looks like it's coated in oil.

Three people, three pairs of eyes, were all staring at him.

The only decent dish was the scrambled eggs with tomatoes that Mu Jinghuan made.

Although the eggs were overcooked, the tomato skins weren't removed, and the sauce was too thin, at least the color was normal, and it looked barely edible.

"Shall I try some?"

Under the watchful eyes of three pairs of people, Shen Ye steeled himself and reached out with his chopsticks.

Pick up a piece of "Cola Chicken Wing".

Dipped it in the thick, dark brown sauce on the plate.

Entrance.

chew.

First came the sweetness, an overwhelming sweetness that made your teeth tingle. Then came a burst of intense saltiness, a salty bitterness mixed with a hint of burnt flavor, as complex as a chemical experiment accident.

The saltiness made his facial features contort on the spot.

Eyebrows, eyes, and nose all squeezed together towards the center.

"So...delicious..."

He trembled as he forced out a word of praise through clenched teeth.

"real?"

"Um!"

The girl nodded in satisfaction.

"If you like it, then keep eating."

Lin Chunuan smiled and put another piece into his bowl.

"....."

Shen Ye stared at the dark object in the bowl, hesitant to speak.

Nuannuan, you're such a good little sister to me...

He took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself for an upset stomach, and reached for his second chopstick.

But her wrist was stopped.

"Okay, okay."

Lin Chunuan smiled and pressed his hand down, her eyes curving into two crescent moons.

"I know the first time I made it tasted terrible."

"I was just teasing you, you don't have to actually eat it."

Shen Ye's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, settled back into his chair.

However, in order not to dampen their enthusiasm, Shen Ye still sat up and tasted a bite of each of the three dishes.

Cola chicken wings, extremely salty.

The "braised pork ribs" were a mix of salty and bitter flavors; I suspect the salt shaker fell in.

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, hmm...

He smacked his lips.

Although it didn't look particularly appealing, it was perfectly seasoned and still had a nice eggy flavor, making it the only one of the three dishes that was palatable.

"As expected, Huanhuan has the biggest appetite..."

The little robot smiled shyly.

Then, realizing that these things were inedible, the three of them took their plates and threw them away.

Shen Ye rested his chin on his hand, watching this scene, and felt quite happy.

Nuannuan can get together with Mu Jingyan and the others to study cooking.

What does this tell us?

This shows that the relationship is really starting to improve.