Volume 1, Chapter 62: You Can Really Eat!

The two of them possessed breathtaking, devilish figures that were visible at a glance. In comparison, Tang Qin appeared somewhat "conservative."

Tang Qin kicked off her high heels, her fair little feet stepping directly onto the soft carpet as she strolled in. Seeing the numerous shopping bags piled in the corner, she couldn't help but pause in surprise.

"Qiuyun, are these all your luggage? Have you moved in with Feifei? Where is your boyfriend?"

At the mention of this, Xue Qiuyun sighed, biting her lip in resentment.

"That scumbag cheated on me. When I found out and made a fuss, he cursed me out and told me to get lost. I'm moving in with Feifei for a few days while I slowly look for a place."

Tang Qin's expression shifted, her nose practically twisting in anger. "Stay away from such a scumbag! He really is Xie Zi'an's buddy—they're all cheaters."

I was startled, looking at Xue Qiuyun in shock. "What? Your boyfriend is friends with that scumbag?"

Xue Qiuyun sighed. "I was the one who introduced Xie Zi'an to her. Who would have thought they were both jerks."

"Then you should hurry up and wash your eyes with rubbing alcohol!"

"..."

Xue Qiuyun pouted her little mouth and said pitifully, "I'm heartbroken right now, shouldn't you be comforting me?"

I smiled. "Comfort you for what? This calls for a celebration—celebrating your escape from a scumbag."

Xue Qiuyun felt even more aggrieved. "But I need comfort more."

"This is called exposure therapy."

Xue Qiuyun turned to Lin Feifei for help. "Feifei, look at him. Is this how you comfort someone?"

Lin Feifei gave a gentle smile. "I think he was just speaking my mind."

She paused, casting a smiling glance in my direction. "Were you going to say 'great minds think alike'?"

I grinned foolishly. "It would be even better if our bodies were alike, too."

"..."

Lin Feifei ordered barbecue, saying it was to celebrate Xue Qiuyun breaking free from her scumbag ex.

Besides the barbecue, she was also eager to put together a fruit platter. But when the fruits arrived and she faced the task of processing them, Lin Feifei finally realized the gap between dreams and reality.

Watching her stare helplessly at the pile of fruit, I smiled and said, "Shall I take over?"

To my surprise, my kind offer only stirred up her useless competitive streak.

"Hmph! No need. I don't believe I can't handle a few pieces of fruit? Stop晃 (hovering) in front of my eyes and distracting me."

With that, she pushed me out of the kitchen.

Lin Feifei didn't believe she couldn't handle a few fruits, but the reality was that she truly couldn't. Not long after, a muffled "bang" suddenly echoed from the kitchen.

"Ah!"

Hearing Lin Feifei's scream, my heart skipped a beat, and I hurriedly ran into the kitchen, colliding head-on with Lin Feifei as she rushed out in a panic.

"Oh no, it exploded."

Before the words had even faded, a warm, fragrant embrace crashed straight into my arms.

Before I could fully process what was happening, I found myself holding her, greeted immediately by a soft and tender sensation.

Her skin was smooth and elastic, carrying a faint, pleasant fragrance.

Her hot breath, mixed with her scent, wafted against my neck. It felt as though something had scorched my heart, and the blood throughout my body boiled brazenly.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment. We were pressed tightly together, and we could clearly hear each other's heartbeats.

I wanted to say something, but after swallowing hard, I only let out a silent sigh.

The brief touch was so fleeting it almost felt like an illusion.

Yet I knew I had completely fallen.

"What's wrong? What exploded?"

"Are you okay?"

At that moment, Tang Qin and Xue Qiuyun walked over, completely ruining the mood. Reluctantly, I pulled my hands away from Lin Feifei's waist.

I sighed inwardly, thinking those two were absolute experts at killing the mood.

Lin Feifei blushed, glanced back, and pressed a hand to her chest, still shaken as she said,

"I forgot to boil the eggs earlier, so I put them in the microwave to heat up, and they exploded. It scared me to death!"

I understood immediately and smiled to comfort her. "You can't boil eggs in the microwave. Anything with a skin or shell shouldn't go in the microwave. It's not a big deal, I'll go take care of it!"

The three of them looked half-understanding. I grabbed a dishcloth and patiently cleaned the burnt mess off the interior walls of the microwave. After finishing, I glanced at her half-peeled, pitted apple and couldn't help laughing.

"Alright, let me handle the rest! You guys just wait to eat."

The flush had not entirely faded from Lin Feifei's cheeks. She gave me a deep look, pouting her lower lip in frustration. "Am I really that useless? I couldn't even boil an egg without messing it up?"

"Well, at least you know yourself well!"

"Hey..."

Seeing her almond eyes widen, I quickly placated her with a smile, "I was just joking with you! Don't take it to heart. There's no need to compare your weaknesses to other people's strengths."

Lin Feifei let out a soft, weary sigh. "Sigh, compared to Zhou Shutong, it feels like I don't have a single standout quality."

I was startled, staring at her in bewilderment. "Why on earth are you comparing yourself to her?"

Lin Feifei's expression was somewhat gloomy, her little mouth pouting with grievance. "It's true! That day at your place, she was able to help you out, while I couldn't do anything and just got in the way."

My hands didn't stop moving; as I prepared the fruit salad, I said with a wry smile, "Who says you can't help at all? You do have one thing she can't beat."

Lin Feifei's eyes lit up. "Really? What is it?"

"You're much better at eating than she is!"

"You despicable jerk!"

Lin Feifei arched her delicate brows, poking me repeatedly in the chest with her fingers. I tried to dodge and maneuver away, but the kitchen space was simply too small, leaving me with no choice but to beg for mercy over and over.

Having vented her frustration, Lin Feifei finally let me off. She gave a disgruntled huff and curled her lips. "Hmph! I knew it. In your heart, you definitely think I'm inferior to Zhou Shutong."

I收敛 (withdrew) my smile, looked at that somewhat desolate, beautiful face, and said earnestly, "Truthfully, I've never thought that way. She is indeed great, but you are wonderful, too."

Hearing this, the corners of Lin Feifei's lips curved upward slightly. "Then you must tell me what my standout quality is. I just want to hear you praise me."

"Standout quality? Does a herniated lumbar disc count?"

"You're impossible!"

...

After a lively and bustling dinner, Tang Qin left. However, I lingered and didn't leave. Lin Feifei glanced toward the bathroom where Xue Qiuyun was heading, lowered her voice, and spoke to me in a tone that was practically negotiable.

"You don't want to stay the night tonight, do you? Absolutely not for the next few days—Qiuyun is here!"

I had stayed over at her place a few times before and even shared a room during a business trip, so Lin Feifei didn't seem entirely opposed to the idea of me staying.

Noticing her awkward expression, I smiled and said, "No, no, I heard from Tang Qin that you haven't been sleeping well?"

Lin Feifei nodded. "Yeah, exactly. My biological clock has been messed up for a while now; I get all wired up as soon as nighttime hits."

Saying this, she looked me up and down. "Why are you asking about this?"

"My massage skills are quite good. Would you like to give it a try?"