Chapter 484: Cousin understands what you mean!

Friday, after work.

Tang Ye arrived at Yunhu Courtyard.

After entering the house, he saw a pretty figure busy in the kitchen and assumed it was Du Xi cooking.

He tiptoed over, preparing to reach out from behind to cover her eyes and give her a surprise!

The figure suddenly turned around and stepped back in surprise.

Her arm accidentally knocked the wok outward, and the stir-fried dishes inside spilled out, leaving the stove in a mess.

Tang Ye's hand froze in mid-air, and he awkwardly locked eyes with her.

He had originally thought the person in the kitchen was Du Xi; he hadn't expected it to be Chen Lan.

Realizing Tang Ye had mistaken her for someone else, Chen Lan hurriedly steadied the wok and picked up a rag to wipe away the mess.

"Oh, it's Sister Lan. Sorry, sorry, I thought it was Du Xi. How could I let you do the cooking? Should I take over?" Tang Ye hurriedly explained.

Chen Lan joked with a smile, "You can't even recognize your own wife? I'll tell Du Xi later and see how she deals with you."

Tang Ye laughed sheepishly, "You and Du Xi are about the same height, and you just cut your hair short, so you really looked alike from behind. That's why I didn't recognize you."

Chen Lan couldn't help but laugh, "I just cut my hair short today. But my waist is much thicker than Du Xi's. She went out shopping with her aunt. I plan to show off my skills today, so you just wait outside!"

Tang Ye subconsciously glanced at Chen Lan's waist.

To be honest, their figures were about the same, and their backs were ninety percent similar.

"I'll help you with the prep work." Tang Ye didn't leave; he walked to the sink and began scrubbing the soaking eggplants.

Seeing Tang Ye take the initiative to stay and help, a warm current surged in Chen Lan's heart, and she suddenly understood the feeling of "only the one who drinks the water knows if it is cold or warm."

It didn't matter how much power a man held or how much wealth he possessed; as long as he was willing to stay by her side while she was busy and not let her feel lonely, that was enough.

"Tang Ye, I have to thank you," Chen Lan suddenly said softly.

"Sister Lan, why are you saying this all of a sudden?" Tang Ye was a bit surprised.

"I heard about Gu Lanping being investigated. You must have put in a lot of effort behind the scenes for this." The corners of Chen Lan's eyes were slightly moist.

Only then did Tang Ye realize that Chen Lan had misunderstood!

He had gone to Pinghu to handle the demolition issues under the instructions of Du Chengfeng;

And Gu Lanping being investigated was purely a result of her own disciplinary violations, leading to "collateral damage."

But Chen Lan thought Tang Ye had taken tough measures against Gu Lanping to vent anger on her behalf.

"Hey, Gu Lanping already had problems. Her wrong decisions led to two deaths and the shattering of three families. Such a person deserves severe punishment."

Chen Lan looked at Tang Ye, a gentle smile rippling in her eyes: "I understand your intentions."

Tang Ye muttered to himself: You don't understand a damn thing!

Come to think of it, when he was handling this matter, Chen Lan's shadow hadn't crossed his mind at all.

Chen Lan's misunderstanding made him feel both a bit "turned off" and secretly pleased.

Chen Lan had always been condescending and full of disdain toward him in the past.

Being able to make her look at him differently now showed that he was gradually changing her opinion through his personal charm.

The doorbell rang, and Du Xi and Xiao Qin walked in carrying plastic bags.

Tang Ye walked out of the kitchen. Du Xi paused for a moment, then took the initiative to open her arms, and the two embraced.

Watching this scene, Chen Lan felt both envious and a bit bitter. She and Shen Mingcheng had never had such rapport.

Half an hour later, the dining table was filled with dishes that made one's mouth water.

Tang Ye tasted a piece of Dongpo pork and praised it with a smile, "The Dongpo pork melts in the mouth; the taste is absolutely superb."

Chen Lan smiled and said, "I know my own cooking level; everyone just make do with it!"

While she was speaking, Chen Lan's phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID; it was a call from her mother, and she hesitated for a moment whether to answer.

Seeing this, Xiao Qin took the phone, answered it, and said, "Chen Lan is at my place. Is there something you need?"

Hearing it was Xiao Qin, Xiao Fang on the other end of the line was slightly stunned and said, "Give the phone to Chen Lan; I want to talk to her."

Xiao Qin said, "Chen Lan doesn't want to take your call. I know what you want to say—isn't it just to persuade Chen Lan not to be at odds with Shen Mingcheng? If you ask me, your eye for picking a son-in-law is terrible; Chen Lan has been ruined by you."

Xiao Fang was furious but helpless.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Fang looked at Shen Mingcheng helplessly and said, "Chen Lan is at her aunt's place."

A look of anger flashed in Shen Mingcheng's eyes, and he said, "Chen Lan has been completely brainwashed by her family."

Xiao Fang comforted him, "Chen Lan is a person with her own opinions; she won't have her mind changed by others."

A look of malice flashed across Shen Mingcheng's eyes.

"Mom, this time I've been ruined by Tang Ye."

Xiao Fang looked at Shen Mingcheng in surprise, "Why do you say that?"

Shen Mingcheng sighed, "The Pinghu demolition caused deaths. Actually, the matter had already been resolved. But because Tang Ye got involved, it blew up again and attracted high-level attention from the city."

Xiao Fang had always had a very poor impression of Tang Ye, "I didn't expect that even though he looks easygoing, he is actually full of bad intentions."

Shen Mingcheng's eyes turned red, and he begged, "I really don't want to divorce Chen Lan!"

Xiao Fang sighed and said, "Don't worry, I won't agree to Chen Lan divorcing you. If she insists on divorcing you, I will sever the mother-daughter relationship with her."

Shen Mingcheng looked at Xiao Fang excitedly and said with emotion, "Mom, as long as Chen Lan is willing to live a good life with me, I promise to turn over a new leaf."

Xiao Fang knew in her heart that her son-in-law's promises were like paper—they had no credibility at all.

However, this marriage was one she had chosen for her daughter, so even if her teeth were knocked out, she would have to swallow them along with the blood.

In Xiao Fang's worldview, who doesn't spend a lifetime living with someone?

Most men are about the same; it's better to pick one with a good family background and potential.

Halfway through the meal, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Du Xiaofeng brought Xie An over for a visit, and the moment she saw Chen Lan, her expression suddenly darkened.

Chen Lan, however, greeted Du Xiaofeng with poise and grace.

Du Xiaofeng only responded indifferently, muttering to herself: Why do I keep running into Chen Lan lately?

She then thought to herself: It is just as expected; ever since my brother became the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee, the Xiao Family has become increasingly dependent on him.

Du Chengfeng is broad-minded and never holds the past against the Xiao Family, but Du Xiaofeng has never been able to let go of the indifference the Xiao Family showed her brother back then.

In Du Xiaofeng's view, Chen Lan's change was brought about by Du Chengfeng's status and position!

After dinner, Tang Ye and Du Xi drove back to Xiyue Garden.

After washing up and lying in bed, Du Xi gently stroked her lower abdomen and whispered softly: "Husband, we have been married for a while now, why is there still no movement in my belly? Could it be that something is wrong with my body?"

Tang Ye smiled and comforted her: "Don't overthink it; this requires fate. Don't worry, as long as the effort is deep enough, even an iron pestle can be ground into an embroidery needle! But I want to discuss one thing with you: next time, could you please not bite me?"

"I only bite hidden places; besides me, no one else can see. I love you so much it goes into my bones, so I just can't control myself..."

A brief parting is better than a new marriage.

After messing around for a while, the two of them reached a point of deep passion again.

They embraced each other like an octopus.