All the goddesses in the world are lusting after my body.

The term "犯冲" (fàn chōng) means mutual restraint or conflict, which certainly fits Jiang Tang's current situation.

Whenever he's in this kitchen, he always seems to encounter some unexpected situation.

The last time was when I was with Liu Chuyun, but Liu Qingqing suddenly appeared and interrupted our good time.

As for now...

"Perhaps it's just that we're incompatible..."

Liu Qingqing said in a somewhat pitiful tone.

She rested her forehead against Jiang Tang's broad back.

No one could feel Jiang Tang's reliability more than she could at that moment.

And the longing in my heart to have him for a short time.

"I don't think so. I get along quite well with you, Qingqing."

"But we just get along well, right..."

"As it stands, maybe so."

Jiang Tang is always like this; he can't learn to lie, and his bluntness makes young girls sad.

But this is actually the smartest approach; otherwise, why keep him hanging on like that?

Jiang Tang is quite gentle, especially towards the girl he likes.

Liu Qingqing is a very nice girl, and Jiang Tang has feelings for her and cares about her.

But it doesn't seem like I like it to that extent yet.

Although the temptation of having an adoptive mother and daughter together is indeed very strong.

Unfortunately, Jiang Tang was even more committed to his principles.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingqing loosened her grip on Jiang Tang.

Normal girls, when faced with such a blatant rejection, would hug each other tightly to try and win her back.

She loosened her grip slightly, but not completely, as if she still held onto her fragile resolve.

They didn't completely give up, but also retained some "decency."

"Jiang Tang, what do I have to do to make you fall in love with me..."

"Feelings are an unsolvable mystery, or perhaps they don't need to be solved at all."

"All I know is that when I was deeply trapped in it, with nowhere to escape and no longer thinking about getting out... I fell in love with that girl."

Liu Qingqing sniffed and forced a smile, her eyes hidden behind her bangs were unfathomable.

"Perhaps I am the same. I used to dislike you, and even thought you were a bad person who deceived my aunt's feelings, but I was inevitably attracted to you."

"When I realize that I don't feel any aversion to you being by my side, and even feel a little happy inside..."

"I've fallen for you too, Jiang Tang."

The girl blurted out her confession after expressing her feelings.

Jiang Tang knew he would face this moment, and he was waiting to give Liu Qingqing a scar that was inevitable in her youth.

Not all feelings can be reciprocated... although he doesn't seem to have the right to say that.

Jiang Tang's feelings have always been reciprocated; he has never experienced unrequited love and failure.

Of course, he never had a one-sided crush; it was always others who liked him.

Then gradually, he also fell in love with someone else.

Liu Qingqing was destined to run into a wall when she confessed her feelings at an immature time.

But if she persists even after being rejected, she might see a glimmer of hope in the future.

Therefore, Jiang Tang's answer is self-evident.

"I'm sorry, I haven't fallen for you yet, Liu Qingqing."

Liu Qingqing had imagined this sentence a thousand times in her heart.

But when he actually heard Jiang Tang say it to him...

She still experienced what it meant to be heartbroken.

Despite the pain, she still forced herself to reply with strength.

"Um...I know."

Jiang Tang narrowed his eyes and lowered them.

He raised his hand again and gently stroked the girl's wrist.

If this time I could push her hand away from my waist.

Jiang Tang is about to leave this place.

This time, he clearly won't hesitate.

But the girl's shoulders trembled, like a butterfly craving the warmth before it, and before Jiang Tang could exert any force, she spoke urgently.

"...Let me hold you a little longer, just a little longer."

Hearing the girl's fragile voice, Jiang Tang's soft-hearted nature kicked in again.

He sighed silently to himself.

Give your own response.

"Ok."

He was willing to believe Liu Qingqing, and believed that she would know when to loosen her embrace.

During this process, he even worried that he might run into Liu Chuyun, who happened to be returning home.

That would be a replay of the past.

However, such a coincidence will not happen again in the world.

Not long after, Liu Qingqing let go of her hands and lowered her head.

Her tall figure suddenly seemed less tall, even pitifully petite.

Jiang Tang turned around. His hands, which had been icy cold from being rinsed with cold water, regained their body temperature as time passed.

He even rubbed it a bit to make it warmer, and then he touched Liu Qingqing's hair.

Goodbye, senior.

I'm so happy that you like me.

"But if you are sad because of this, I will feel bad."

"I have a bad memory and I forget a lot of things, but I will remember the dinner you made today."

"For a beginner, it tastes pretty good."

Jiang Tang does lie sometimes, but he does it to comfort girls.

But the fact that he claimed to have a bad memory and told such an unconvincing lie is a bit...

Even Liu Qingqing herself laughed.

Tears also welled up from her reddened eyes.

She rubbed her sore eyes.

"In the future... we'll make it even tastier..."

I don't know what was making me mutter like that.

Perhaps it's because they're unwilling to admit defeat.

Whether it's in cooking or in relationships.

A temporary setback cannot destroy Liu Qingqing's love.

Jiang Tang smiled bitterly and remained silent.

His hand slowly fell from Liu Qingqing's head.

He walked with his usual pace, trying to treat this moment as an ordinary farewell.

He waved without turning around.

After leaving Liu Chuyun's house, Jiang Tang took the elevator downstairs.

Having been here twice before, he was already very familiar with the neighborhood, so he didn't need Liu Qingqing to come out and see him off.

As the elevator descended at a gentle pace, one's thoughts drifted like birdsong amidst the lush grass.

In fact, Jiang Tang sometimes wonders why he has such high moral standards.

If you let your desires slide down the slope, wouldn't you feel incredibly good?

But wouldn't that disappoint many girls who love him?

Shi Xue will not hinder her relationship with other girls from taking root and blossoming.

But if he were to be promiscuous, wouldn't he become the master who disappoints her?

Therefore, Jiang Tang will not accept Liu Qingqing's confession until she moves him.

But Jiang Tang wouldn't deliberately avoid contact with her.

Who knows whether Liu Qingqing will persist or give up after such a failed confession?

Jiang Tang only hoped that the next time he saw her, the two of them could still chat about anime in a relaxed and natural way.

………………

Not long after Jiang Tang left, Liu Qingqing also composed herself and prepared to leave Yun Ma's house.

Of course, she has other places to stay; she also has dormitories at the school.

In this world, finding a place to rest is so easy.

But finding a place to call home is extremely difficult.