Chapter 247: A Kiss Tasting of Braised Eggplant

Da Yizi hadn't regained consciousness at first; only after seeing Xu Yuexin's nervous expression did she come to her senses.

"Oh... if you're not busy, could you make lunch for her?"

From the receiver came Chen Qiaoqiao's simple voice, "She definitely can't do it herself."

"Alright, I'll go make the meal right away, hang up."

"Hmm, goodbye."

"Pat."

Xu Yuexin hurriedly hung up the phone and hugged Da Yizi tightly to calm himself.

Fortunately, at least on the surface nothing seemed abnormal.

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Xu Yuexin said to his daughter-in-law.

"It's already stronger than hers."

Da Yizi picked up her chopsticks, tasted a bite, and then nodded.

"No need, you should go back quickly."

Yet Xu Yuexin still acted like a carefree person, showing no hint of fear.

Da Yizi felt an immense headache over Xu Yuexin.

After arriving home, Xu Yuexin stepped forward, took out the key and opened the door; Da Yizi strolled in and called out toward the interior.

The sisters got along well; normally when there was nothing special, Chen Qiaoqiao would often invite her over for meals, or go to her place to eat.

"Just be more careful next time."

That afternoon, at the near‑closing time.

After Xu Yuexin finished speaking and hung up, he gave Da Yizi no chance to speak again.

Xu Yuexin understood that Da Yizi was just talking, but she couldn't resist being teased intentionally.

"She didn't tell you?"

Which family has such a brother‑in‑law?

But she still admired Xu Yuexin's nerve.

"Why hasn't Qiao Qiao come back?"

After hearing Xu Yuexin, Da Yizi said, "I really can't stand being so scared and anxious."

Xu Yuexin pretended to be a bit anxious and said.

"It was Qiao Qiao who specifically told me to have you come over."

After all, security has been a bit off these days, and she worries her younger sister might encounter trouble.

"Are you tired? If you are, then you don't have to."

"Who made her get stuck with a person like this! …"

Xu Yuexin murmured.

This time Da Yizi seemed quite frightened; she might stay scared for a while.

Xu Yuexin greatly appreciated Da Yizi's affirmation; after speaking, he turned to the kitchen and brought out two dishes.

Da Yizi hurriedly got into the car, raised her hand and glanced at her watch.

"No way, I just went around earlier."

"It's okay, taking the bus will be in time."

"Great improvement."

After delivering his daughter-in-law to her workplace, Xu Yuexin reflected inwardly and said.

"Come, see if my cooking has improved."

"She got home this early?"

Da Yizi's face showed anger as she said.

"What kind of person is this?"

She now fears Chen Qiaoqiao will notice the clue, and it will end badly.

Da Yizi had no doubts along the way.

"This... it's not like I asked Qiao Qiao to call over."

These dishes were all bought by Xu Yuexin after leaving Da Yizi's house, intended to mislead others.

"Uh... is it big?"

The daughter‑in‑law's side currently seems peaceful; what he needs to consider is how to soothe Da Yizi's subsequent emotions.

"Alright, I have overtime tonight and will be back a bit later."

After dinner, Da Yizi, for the first time, said that she had always kept her hands away from any romantic affairs.

This can't be blamed on the lack of caller ID; whoever called shouldn't have been answered by him.

"Fine, in response to your words, I'll go to your house more often to cook a couple of meals when I have time."

As for the way to comfort…

After hanging up, Xu Yuexin drove his Mercedes to Tuanjie Lake to pick up Da Yizi.

Having expressed his intention, Xu Yuexin specifically emphasized.

"Wash the bowls for me, and go fetch my sister."

She was already accustomed to Xu Yuexin's tricks.

"She should have just gotten off work, right?"

"Let go." "No, actually I lied to you today."

Da Yizi, helpless as ever, still at the first moment concerned about her sister's whereabouts.

Da Yizi also doesn't know how to advise Xu Yuexin.

"We shouldn't see each other during this period."

"I'll just make up a reason so you can come over."

"Hurry back; Qiao Qiao is already home."

Xu Yuexin asked further.

After a while, Xu Yuexin drove back to Guogongfu, just in time to catch Chen Qiaoqiao leaving for work.

Xu Yuexin knowingly asked.

Da Yizi, without suspicion, readily agreed, "I'll go pick you up."

"Oh, okay, I'll be there right away."

"She came back early today."

Xu Yuexin looked at Da Yizi very candidly and said, "You said you didn't want to see me during this period."

……

Back home, Xu Yuexin called Da Yizi to report the news.

"You tell me, Qiao Qiao must think something's off."

Da Yizi said, her leg was lame and she couldn't move.

Xu Yuexin chuckled and followed, entered the house and went into the kitchen to cook.

"She hasn't come back?"

After the call, Xu Yuexin closed his eyes, leaned against the headboard, and reviewed the whole incident.

"She's working overtime; after dinner I'll drive to the office to pick her up."

"What's there to fear? It's all trivial."

Xu Yuexin got up from the bed, got dressed and said, "Do you want me to cook for you?"

After a clatter of pots, pans, and sizzling, dinner was ready; Xu Yuexin placed a bowl of minced meat braised eggplant before Da Yizi.

Since Xu Yuexin still had to pick up Chen Qiaoqiao, he ate quickly with Da Yizi.

Xu Yuexin said with an innocent expression.

On the way to drop off his daughter‑in‑law at her workplace, Xu Yuexin silently gauged her expression and tone.

"Alright."

Da Yizi pretended her sister hadn't heard, kept walking inward, and stopped in front of the main hall.

Xu Yuexin thought it over and finally lifted the corner of his mouth slightly.

"Get in the car quickly."

"How does it compare to Qiao Qiao?"

Xu Yuexin dialed Da Yizi's home number and invited her over for dinner.

No answer of agreement came from inside.

"Weren't you going back? Why didn't you?"

Da Yizi turned her head, puzzled, and asked the newly parked Xu Yuexin.

Da Yizi pushed him away forcefully, her face turning cold, "You really went too far!"

Da Yizi, in a sour tone, strode toward the main hall.

"It's so late, how am I supposed to go back?"

"Will I be late?"

Xu Yuexin kept lying, his face unmoved, pressed the accelerator and left Da Yizi's residential complex.

So Da Yizi didn't think anything special happened today.

Da Yizi looked at Xu Yuexin, speechless.

In fact, if it had been someone else calling, him answering would only make it more confusing.

"Do you know how big a mess you've made?"

"Oh, you eat alone then; I'm leaving."

"After a nap, what's so tiring?"

Facing Xu Yuexin's utter lack of remorse, Da Yizi simply didn't know what to say.

In the end, it was because he wasn't careful this morning; he instinctively answered the ringing phone.

After speaking, Chen Qiaoqiao opened the car door, climbed in, and saw two bags of vegetables and some pork in the back seat.

Xu Yuexin, with a relaxed demeanor, asked his daughter‑in‑law.

"Qiao Qiao, are you cooking?"

"I'll give you a ride."

Xu Yuexin didn't even bother to be polite to Da Yizi; he stood up, walked to her side, and planted a kiss on her face.

Da Yizi, after being kissed, looked at him with a disdainful expression.

"It smells like meat braised eggplant."

Da Yizi complained unhappily.

(End of chapter)