A childish female voice echoed in Lu Ziqiu's mind, shattering the last shred of his rationality.
"Ziqiu?"
As soon as Lu Ziqiu left, Wen Zhi found an excuse and rushed out. After looking around to make sure there were no cameras, she stepped in front of Lu Ziqiu.
The woman tiptoed and gently placed her boneless little hand on Lu Ziqiu's head. Soft hair slipped through her fingertips, carrying a faint fragrance of shampoo.
"Did you remember something again..." Wen Zhi looked worried as she ruffled Lu Ziqiu's hair from time to time.
Lu Ziqiu looked up and locked eyes with Wen Zhi.
An ambiguous atmosphere subtly wafted between them.
In a daze, Lu Ziqiu seemed to grasp at a redemption and pulled Wen Zhi into his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder.
"Sister, I'm so scared..." Rarely, there was a hint of vulnerability in Lu Ziqiu's voice.
Wen Zhi clearly knew what Lu Ziqiu had recalled.
The memories from over a decade ago had become somewhat hazy. Out of Lu Ziqiu's sight, panic and unease flashed in Wen Zhi's dark eyes.
A few seconds later, Wen Zhi masked her unease and softly comforted Lu Ziqiu.
Wen Yin stood around the corner, leisurely munching on a freshly baked sweet potato. Her gaze fell on the two people embracing in the distance.
Sure enough, Lu Ziqiu had always been a bit dim - witted.
It was the same when he was a child, and it was still the same now.
The first dinner came to a perfect end, naturally leaving some happy and others sad.
The four people in Wen Yin's group had a perfect dinner. Even Shao Yinan complimented Wen Yin's cooking skills.
Thinking of him standing in front of her, Wen Yin's red lips curled up slightly. Her deep eyes sparkled like a sky full of stars.
Suddenly, Shao Yinan remembered the feeling of Wen Yin's soft cheek brushing against the back of his hand on the plane.
Shao Yinan's ears turned red, and he averted his gaze.
The other group didn't fare so well. Jiang Shihuai's cooking didn't even meet the standard of being edible.
Xiao Mo had a dark look on his face, lost in thought.
Qian Shuzhi originally wanted to complain, but thinking of the terrifying looks on Lu Ziqiu and the others' faces while cooking, she swallowed her words and covered her empty stomach.
Wen Zhi stole glances at Shao Yinan and the others from time to time. The aroma of the food wafted into her nose, making her swallow involuntarily.
The burnt rice was placed in front of the five of them, but they only took a few bites.
[I have to say, handsome guys are really handsome. They have both good looks and cooking skills.]
[Hahaha, the one above is so funny! But Jiang Shihuai's cooking is really hard to compliment! The rice is clearly over - cooked and burnt.]
[Is it just me, or does it seem like the dishes Wen Yin cooked look pretty good?]
[Me too! I think so too! They look so delicious! I'm so hungry at midnight that I'm looking for snacks!]
[Those looking for snacks, don't go! Take me with you!]
Considering it was the first night, the program crew didn't arrange many tasks. They were live - streaming the guests during their break.
Wen Yin yawned, and a glint of water appeared in her eyes.
She had almost stayed up all night revising the manuscript last night, so she was already sleepy.
Lu Ziqiu sat in the small living room, flipping through the magazine he had brought. Out of the corner of his eye, he stole glances at Wen Zhi who was talking to Xiao Mo.
Thinking of his loss of composure in the afternoon and Wen Zhi's gentle and caring comfort, a flush crept up Lu Ziqiu's face, and his ears turned red.
[Can someone tell me why the silly boy looks embarrassed while reading a magazine?]
[Hahaha, could it be that he saw something embarrassing?]
[??? I should be in the car, not under it!]
The timely pangs of hunger brought Lu Ziqiu back to reality.
He hadn't eaten much for dinner. Jiang Shihuai's cooking was really... indescribable.
He stole a glance at the camera. Making sure the audience's attention wasn't on him, Lu Ziqiu casually walked into the kitchen.
[??? What is this silly kid up to?]
[Hahaha, the silly boy acts well. Don't do it next time.]
By the light of his phone, Lu Ziqiu searched for something edible.
Helping Wen Zhi tidy up the house in the afternoon had already taken a lot of his energy, and not having enough for dinner was a fatal blow!
The faint aroma kept wafting into Lu Ziqiu's nose. In the face of hunger, his sense of smell suddenly became extremely sensitive.
The covered dishes were exuding a tantalizing fragrance.
"It's clean." In the faint flashlight light, Lu Ziqiu murmured.
There was also a little heart drawn after it.
When Lu Ziqiu lifted the cover, he found the dish in front of him very familiar.
It was the dish from Wen Yin's table tonight.
Coincidentally, this was his favorite dish.
Lu Ziqiu was slightly dazed. His gaze fell on the heart, and his heart began to pound in his chest.
She noticed that he hadn't eaten enough, so she specifically left the leftovers for him?
Not far from the door, Wen Yin leaned against a tree trunk. She almost blended in with the night. Her squinted eyes took in Lu Ziqiu's every move in the kitchen.
"A dog? Loves leftovers." After a long while, Wen Yin uttered these words.
"This little brother is quite a rule - breaker."
The sudden male voice made Wen Yin's nerves tense up. She quickly racked her brain to figure out who it was.
"Did I scare you?"
Shao Yinan walked out from behind her, put his phone in his pocket, and raised his eyebrows at Wen Yin.
The top - tier good - looking man in the entertainment industry stood in front of her. Every move he made exuded an air of nobility, like a born nobleman, not to mention his face.
The simple gesture of raising his eyebrows added a touch of nonchalance to him.
Seeing Shao Yinan, Wen Yin inexplicably let out a sigh of relief. She didn't want to run into either Xiao Mo or Jiang Shihuai during this quiet and beautiful time.
"No." Wen Yin shook her head gently. Her bangs slipped down as she did so.
Out of the blue, Shao Yinan actually wanted to tuck the stray hair behind her ear.
The small courtyard was very quiet. All the cameras were filming Wen Zhi and the others inside the house.
Wen Yin and Shao Yinan just stood quietly under the tree, watching...
Lu Ziqiu secretly eating leftovers in the kitchen.
Lu Ziqiu didn't look like a young master at all at the moment. Although the food had cooled down, Wen Yin's cooking skills were still top - notch.
Moreover, with Jiang Shihuai's terrible cooking as a contrast, Lu Ziqiu found Wen Yin's cooking even more delicious.
Wen Yin found it funny. Gradually, a hint of sarcasm appeared in the smile on her lips.
The room door opened and closed, and there was a rustling sound.
In a moment of distraction, Wen Yin was pulled back behind the tree by Shao Yinan.
She didn't care who it was, but Shao Yinan saw clearly -
Xiang Zhou and Li Xiangwei.
Remembering what Xiang Zhou had said a few days ago, Shao Yinan pulled her behind the tree.
Wen Yin looked up, her eyes asking Shao Yinan what was going on.
There was a cold wall behind her, and Wen Yin was standing close to the tree in front.
The two were very close.
For some reason, Shao Yinan felt a bit hot.
The space had been just right when he was alone, but with Wen Yin here, it seemed crowded.
Shao Yinan mouthed to Wen Yin that it was Xiang Zhou.
Wen Yin nodded half - understandingly.
Shao Yinan lowered his eyes and happened to see Wen Yin's black hair falling again.
His long, bony index finger picked up the hair and tucked it behind Wen Yin's ear.
When his fingertips touched her soft and delicate earlobe, Shao Yinan could only hear his heart pounding.
In this quiet night, it even seemed a bit noisy.
Just as Wen Yin was about to speak, she heard a cold female voice.
"Xiang Zhou, is this really worth it?"