Xu Qin seems to have become the version of me from middle school.

He's pursuing me just like I used to pursue him back then, suddenly contacting me and looking for me.

But I no longer return early, still living apart from him.

Until I opened the door and smelled the fragrance coming from the kitchen.

I stood still and walked inside.

On the dining table, Xu Qin has prepared a table full of dishes, neatly arranged and emitting a delicious aroma.

No spicy ones.

The room was softly lit with warm yellow light, and his expression softened a bit.

It was the appearance of the cozy little home I had once imagined.

He finally remembered that the two of us had lived in this house before.

When Xu Qin saw me, he took off the apron and said, "Let's eat."

I glanced silently at the table and walked towards the living room, saying, "I'm already full from eating outside."

Xu Qin paused with the spoon in his hand.

I no longer had the extra energy to care about his every move or ponder over his thoughts like before.

I went to tidy up my room, took out a book from the bookshelf, and read it by myself for a while.

Xu Qin also didn't make any other sounds. Gradually, I almost forgot that there was another person in the house.

When I finished bathing and walked into the room, took off my shoes, and lay down on the bed with weary eyes, I suddenly realized that there was someone next to me.

I immediately opened my eyes and for a moment, I felt extremely unfamiliar.

There has never been a time when Xu Qin went to bed earlier than me.

I don't know if he's accustomed to sleeping alone, but when Xu Qin hugged me from behind, I felt my whole body stiffen like a stone.

His warm breath fell on my ear, his voice deep and seductive, like a fragrant strong liquor, saying, "Let's discuss Shan Shan's matter."

Those words woke me up like cold water.

So, even at this moment, he still can't let go of her.

Discuss?

Discuss what?

I slowly released his hand and said, "There's no need to discuss anymore."