Chapter 55: Before Bed with Miss Zhu Yuan, Chatting via Tap-Tap

“Cough… sitting on your lap is out of the question.” Ye Qingfeng coughed awkwardly, his face unusually flushed, “Just stand or sit beside me...”

Mainly because he felt it was immoral to deceive an innocent young girl.

“Got it.” Anbi sat down right beside Ye Qingfeng, pressing her body against his, one hand propping up the sofa, the other slowly raised to his lips, “Ah—!”

In Ye Qingfeng’s blue pupils, Anbi’s clueless expression reflected—his heart skipped a beat, his body freezing in place.

Ye Qingfeng had never placed much importance on Anbi as a target, compared to Zhu Yuan and Nico, those two voluptuous older sisters, or Ling and Mao You, who actively pursued him.

He hadn’t thought much about Anbi—she was different from ordinary girls; aside from food and movies, little else stirred her emotions.

This type of girl was something Ye Qingfeng had never encountered—he had no idea how to interact with her emotionally.

So far, most of her affection had been gained simply through meals...

Therefore, Ye Qingfeng had no intention of pushing hard for Anbi—letting things unfold naturally was best.

But when Anbi sat beside him, a faint, sweet fragrance drifted over—like the first gardenia blossom of a spring morning: unobtrusive yet deeply soothing.

When Anbi leaned against him, her seemingly unremarkable chest gently brushed his arm—the warmth and softness made his face flush and his heart race.

Thank you for the meal!

“After thinking it over, I’d rather eat it myself.” Ye Qingfeng snatched the burger Anbi held to his lips, flashing a bright smile, “You eat too, or it’ll get cold!”

“Mm.” Anbi tilted her head cutely in response, turned, grabbed the burger from the plate, and devoured it with no regard for decorum.

“Qingfeng (chew chew) is a (chew chew) good person.”

Anbi gave Ye Qingfeng a “good person card” with muffled words.

【Ding! Anbi’s affection increased by 5%】

【Current affection: 55%】

【Prompt! Host has 12 remaining lottery draws available!】

In her mind, for some reason, he’d been sent to stand in the corner by Nico, yet after dinner he made her favorite burger—clearly because he feared someone else would eat it if he didn’t make it himself, and she wouldn’t get any!

That’s right! Qingfeng is too good to her!

As for asking him to feed her, she didn’t care at all—as long as she got to eat the burger!

She was willing to change positions every day to feed him!

Thinking of this, Anbi’s lips curled slightly—her mood was wonderfully sweet.

Ye Qingfeng was genuinely hungry!

He devoured the burger in three bites, not caring about Anbi’s “good person card”—after all, when she said “good person,” she meant it literally...

What did excite him was the system notification—mainly for two reasons: since Anbi’s affection surpassed 40%, progress had become painfully slow; watching movies or making burgers for her barely increased it anymore.

Though he didn’t know why—after all, her thoughts were beyond his grasp—at least there was still some hope!

The second reason was that he had reached nine system lottery draws—but besides knowing Nico had contributed five, when had the other four been earned?

『System, who provided these twelve lottery draws?』

【Ding! Five draws were awarded when Nico’s affection reached 60%.】

【And seven draws were awarded when Ling’s affection reached 65% and Zhe’s affection reached 50%.】

? When did Ling and Zhe’s affection get this high?!

When in doubt, ask the system!

『Qingzhi? You there? Ding ding!』

【Say...】

『When did Ling and Zhe’s affection increase? I didn’t even know!』

The moment Ye Qingfeng asked, the system sensed something bad—it feared that if Ye Qingfeng learned Zhe had raised affection because she’d developed feelings for him...

He’d definitely avoid Zhe from now on!

It could only offer a vague explanation:

【It happened... while you were retrieving the video tape for the food...】

The system’s reminder instantly made Ye Qingfeng forget the matter—it had been terrifying back then!

Zhe had covered his mouth like she meant to kill him, and after Ling rescued him, she stared at him with that inexplicable look!

Thinking of it, Ye Qingfeng broke out in goosebumps—he feared if he kept remembering, he’d have nightmares tonight.

Ye Qingfeng picked up the tray and headed for the kitchen, “I’ll wash the pot. Anbi, get some rest early.”

“Okay.”

After cleaning the pot, he tidied the entire kitchen, then went upstairs, grabbed his clothes, and took a shower in the bathroom.

When he stepped out of the bathroom, he ran straight into Nico, holding her pajamas as she came downstairs.

“Nico, are you going to shower?”

Ye Qingfeng said it casually—earning him a massive eye roll from Nico.

“What nonsense are you talking?” Nico held up her purple spaghetti-strap pajamas, shook them, then shoved past Ye Qingfeng into the bathroom, “Go do whatever you’re doing. Don’t block the way.”

The next second, the lock clicked behind him—Ye Qingfeng smirked at Nico’s lack of trust.

But honestly—Nico looked incredibly alluring in purple!

Ye Qingfeng merely thought it for a moment, then turned and walked toward his room.

He entered his room, closed the door, climbed into bed, snuggled under the covers, and opened his phone to check for messages.

Zhe and Ling had sent thanks for the meal; Zhu Yuan asked what he was doing and why he hadn’t replied to her, along with several Q-version stickers of Qingyi.

His relationship with Zhu Yuan was one of mutual slight affection, but neither had much time to meet.

They wondered if the other had eaten well, if work was too tiring, whether they were happy today.

Only messages could let them know how the other’s day had gone.

Luckily, before being sent to stand in the corner, he’d taken a photo of today’s meal and sent it to Zhu Yuan immediately.

Ye Qingfeng: (photo) How’s this? (Q-version begging-for-praise sticker)

Zhu Yuan: I never knew you could cook! Looks delicious! (want-to-eat sticker)

Zhu Yuan: I was dieting lately, didn’t eat much tonight... you eat so well and show off! Now I’m hungry! Tell me, how are you going to make it up to me? (turning head with a huff sticker)

Ye Qingfeng: No way! Zhu Yuan, your figure is perfect! You’re not fat at all! If I could hug that tiny waist, I’d die happy!

Ye Qingfeng: I’ll let you taste my cooking someday.

Zhu Yuan: Okay~ I’m looking forward to it! It’s late, I have work tomorrow. Goodnight! (goodnight sticker)

Ye Qingfeng: Goodnight!

Hee hee!

Ye Qingfeng put his phone down triumphantly, then turned off the light and snuggled into bed.

Whether Zhu Yuan was actually fat or not, at this moment he had to deny it, praise her, and add a little hint!

Memorize the formula! That way, Miss Zhu Yuan will look forward to chatting with you even more!