Chapter 1078: Gentle Neighbor's Drama Queen Sweetheart 06

Jin Chen knocked on the door again.

After a while, Zhongyu Yu came to open the door, wearing a coat, his makeup a little smudged, as if he had been crying.

Even not being home could make someone this upset; Jin Chen's opinion of Xue Yuanjing as a scumbag deepened another notch.

"You... not too happy?"

Jin Chen lowered his voice, as if afraid to scare him.

"It's fine." Zhongyu Yu shook his head, forcing a smile, "I was just filming."

He was more polite than before.

Jin Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, then lifted his gaze and joked, "I thought my invitation was too offensive, making you this upset."

"How could it be..." Zhongyu Yu invited him in, his smile becoming more genuine, "I'm just too easily hurt."

"Hmph." Jin Chen raised an eyebrow, "Mr. Fox who doesn't get hurt easily, your words sound unreliable."

Zhongyu Yu touched his still slightly warm eye corners, feeling a bit embarrassed; as he sat down, the fox tail tied at his waist hung down beside him, soft and fluffy.

Jin Chen handed over the tablet he had brought, "Let me ask, what dishes do you want to eat tonight?"

After being interrupted just now, Zhongyu Yu's sadness and self-doubt lessened considerably; he took the tablet and looked at it, not hiding his surprise.

"Just the two of us eating... this much?"

Zhongyu Yu gave Jin Chen a doubtful glance, his wet long lashes sticking together, his gaze also moist.

Jin Chen unconsciously lowered his voice, the smile he held back gentle and restrained.

"These are just backups; since it's the first time I'm inviting you to a meal, I naturally have to make you satisfied."

Zhongyu Yu selected a few dishes he liked better, then returned the tablet to Jin Chen.

He actually didn't catch on for a moment; clearly this could be settled by phone, there was really no need to make another trip.

"I hope it won't trouble you." Zhongyu Yu's voice dropped a little.

"It won't, relax."

Jin Chen said, handing him a sheet of paper; as he lowered his posture, Zhongyu Yu again smelled the agarwood scent, inexplicably calming him considerably.

And Jin Chen seemed to have smelled a scent not belonging to rose.

He hesitated a bit, then checked again, almost choking.

How could there be another agarwood scent...

"What... what's wrong?" Zhongyu Yu asked softly, his long lashes trembling slightly.

"Such a familiar scent."

Jin Chen's tone teasing, "Were you testing fragrances just now?"

Zhongyu Yu took a deep breath.

Only then did he remember that the fragrance he had tried earlier hadn't dissipated yet.

His pallid complexion instantly flushed red, all the way to his ears, giving him the feeling of being caught doing something wrong.

He clenched the hem of his skirt, not knowing where to put his hands.

"... Right," Zhongyu Yu slowly forced out a sentence, "That fragrance... isn't very pleasant, so I didn't continue testing it."

Jin Chen: "Not very pleasant, huh... I feel the same." Compared to mine, it's far worse.

The dishes had already been chosen, and there seemed no reason to stay; since Zhongyu Yu's mood had eased considerably, he got up to take his leave.

After returning home, the first thing was to have someone investigate the protagonist's recent schedule under Xu You.

"He's actually abroad."

Jin Chen understood; no wonder Xue Yuanjing's courage suddenly grew, going to travel with his mistress.

However, calculating the time, Xu You will return to the country next week, and Xue Yuanjing should also be coming back around then.

Jin Chen pondered, then made a phone call.

"Xu You's VIP service at the club is about to expire; I called to ask whether renewal is needed."

"Okay, boss, I'll go check right now."

After arranging the plan, Jin Chen leisurely tied on an apron, rolled up his sleeves, and went into the kitchen.

【I think we can make three servings.】0731 suddenly suggested.

Jin Chen was beating eggs when he suddenly laughed out loud.

【If you want to eat, three servings probably won't be enough.】

【... Then let's make more! Make more.】0731 hehe laughed.

As the agreed dinner time approached, Zhongyu Yu came over early with a gift.

He had removed his makeup, changed into more comfortable clothes, and his mood was fully restored upon entering.

The interior structures of both houses are the same; only Jin Chen had just moved in, lacking many things, making it seem more spacious.

"Should I now say that classic line?"

Jin Chen walked out of the kitchen to greet him, seeing Zhongyu Yu holding a gift box in one hand and a Special Blend drink in the other.

"What?" Zhongyu Yu asked instinctively.

"Just come, why bring so much stuff."

After saying that, Jin Chen smiled at Zhongyu Yu, took the gift box, "Can I open it to have a look?"

Zhongyu Yu, who had just been made to laugh by him, now spoke with his lips also turning up.

"Of course, although as a housewarming gift it's not quite suitable, given the rush... but I think it still suits you quite well."

As he spoke, Jin Chen had already opened the gift box: a silver-white silk scarf with a shiny ribbon, used as a clothing accessory.

"Thank you, I really like this gift." Jin Chen said, undoing his apron, tying the scarf to the edge of his clothing, and immediately began using it.

"I think it will become one of my most common outfit accessories from now on."

The emotional value of giving gifts was fulfilled, Zhongyu Yu became even more delighted, and his steps following him to the restaurant grew light.

The table was laden with dishes, and the few selected dishes were all present, none missing.

Try it, hoping there's no timidity.

Jin Chen sat opposite, his expression full of anticipation.

The flavor surpassed Zhongyu Yu's expectations, turning out delightful.

Both sweet and sour/spicy flavors were satisfied.

He ate in small bites, yet his speed wasn't slow, and he didn't forget to mutter praise, "It's delicious."

Full of a sense of surprise.

Jin Chen mimicked his tone, poured a drink, "Hmm… very good."

The two exchanged smiles; Zhongyu Yu lifted his gaze, his eyes meeting Jin Chen's, deep as ink, especially focused.

He quickly averted his gaze, focused on eating, but his heart skipped a beat uncontrollably.

【Detected villain triggering Heartbeat Value, Heartbeat Value 5~】

The satisfied 0731 was very pleased, 【Not disappointing you! Speed of snatching a wife is also fast!】

【……】Sometimes I really want to let it update the sweet-talk program.

The dinner was enjoyed by host and guest alike; Zhongyu Yu seemed to have forgotten the afternoon's sorrow, yet he didn't expect that before leaving, he could still receive a small cake.

When feeling sad, eating sweets makes one happier, personally tested and effective.

Jin Chen placed the cake into a handmade box, hung it on the handle of the Special Blend drink can, "Hope the evening is also pleasant."

Zhongyu Yu stared blankly, fixedly gazing at the small cake, recalling some scenes; his eyes flickered, instantly filling with mist.

Thank you.

He said softly.

After returning home, Zhongyu Yu curled up on the Sofa, slowly opening the box, but did not immediately pick up the spoon.

He just looked at it; this was the first cake not bought by himself.

Zhongyu Yu certainly knows that eating sweets temporarily improves mood; each time he eats cake covered in wounds, he temporarily forgets the pain of being beaten and scolded.

But he has never received such a blessing before.

Receiving it from parents is almost impossible; a neither-male-nor-female monster does not deserve their gifts.

After adulthood, he even gradually forgot this habit, thinking that as long as he doesn't dwell on it, he won't become overly sad.

Zhongyu Yu choked up slightly, slowly extending his left hand to touch the scar on his wrist, applying concealer every day as if it could hide that indelible scar.

He sat quietly, a strand of hair falling down; he lifted his hand to tuck it behind his ear, picked up the spoon, and ate the small cake.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value 2, total 7!】