Chapter 604 - 606: Weight Loss

Chapter 604: Chapter 606: Weight Loss

Yang Chen sighed helplessly and walked over to Liu Mingyu, quietly gazing at her beautiful face up close, lost in thought for a moment.

Her delicately arched eyebrows, her high and finely chiseled nose, and her full, pink lips—these were features he had seen countless times. But looking at them this closely now, Yang Chen found them strangely unfamiliar.

It felt like, although she was his woman, she was also like a stranger.

Suddenly, a strong sense of fear surged within him. Yang Chen instinctively realized that the incident of Mo Qianni being taken away by Ma Guifang in the morning had deeply affected him.

He began to fear that the women who were supposed to be by his side might truly leave him one day, and he would be as helpless as he was this morning.

Ultimately, they might really become strangers.

Yang Chen took a deep breath, his eyes glinting with determination. He clenched his fists tightly for a moment before relaxing them.

Under the dim light, Yang Chen chuckled softly and shook his head, as if mocking himself. He then slipped his hands under Liu Mingyu's legs and back, lifting her from the chair.

Liu Mingyu, in a sleepy daze, didn't wake up. She muttered something in her sleep, her cute, pink lips forming an expression of innocent charm that she didn't usually show.

Yang Chen walked slowly, carrying Liu Mingyu into the bedroom. He gently laid her down on the big bed, adjusted the pillow under her head, and pulled a blanket over her. Noticing she was still wearing high heels, he carefully removed them.

Given the situation, there was no point in waking Liu Mingyu to wash up. The fire burning in Yang Chen's heart inexplicably extinguished.

Watching Liu Mingyu's peaceful breathing as she slept, Yang Chen suddenly felt an unprecedented fatigue—not physical, but a deep weariness in his heart.

Yang Chen didn't feel like going home. He sent a message to Guo Xuehua, saying he wouldn't be coming back, then took off his jacket and pants, lying down on the bed next to Liu Mingyu.

Liu Mingyu seemed to sense something warm beside her and instinctively snuggled closer to Yang Chen, nestling her head against his chest as if he were a pillow.

The scent of alcohol mingled with Liu Mingyu's natural fragrance, which was amplified and filled Yang Chen's nostrils.

Feeling her soft, delicate body in his arms, Yang Chen found that under normal circumstances, he would find such a situation irresistible, even if Liu Mingyu was drunk. But at this moment, he had no desire to do anything. He just wanted the woman in his arms to sleep peacefully. Holding her and feeling her presence was enough to satisfy him.

Yang Chen adjusted his position, letting Liu Mingyu rest more comfortably on his arm, and gently held her tighter.

After tenderly arranging everything, Yang Chen kissed her hair and closed his eyes, falling into a deep sleep.

The next day, Yang Chen woke up late in the morning.

This statement was explosive. The most popular female singer in Asia at the moment was undoubtedly Liu Yanxi, who had also shone at the Grammys in the States. For a producer to say that Hui Lin had such potential was an astonishing claim for a newcomer!

The news also recapped some highlights from the Yulei Star contest, playing snippets of Hui Lin's beautiful performances.

Yang Chen knew these were all promotional strategies by his company's team. Yulei had plenty of money now. Compared to established entertainment and record companies, Yulei might not have much experience, but with enough money, everything was manageable. Plus, Lin Ruoxi was willing to spend big for her sister, sparing no expense on advertising. Otherwise, there wouldn't be such an extended news segment solely about Hui Lin.

As Yang Chen watched, an enticing aroma of noodles wafted from the kitchen, mixed with a unique savory scent, making his mouth water instantly.

"Dear Mingyu, what kind of noodles are you making? It smells amazing!" Yang Chen craned his neck, peeking into the kitchen to see what Liu Mingyu was cooking.

Liu Mingyu glanced back with a radiant smile. "Be patient, it'll be ready soon."

A few minutes later, Liu Mingyu brought out a large bowl of noodles, fitting for Yang Chen's appetite. Upon closer inspection, Yang Chen realized it was the pickled mustard greens noodles he hadn't had in a long time, garnished with some shredded pork and a few dried red chili peppers, making it look incredibly appetizing.

"These pickled greens were made by my mom. They're much more delicious than the ones you buy outside. I've wanted you to try them for a long time, but only now got the chance," Liu Mingyu said with a hint of pride.

Hearing this, Yang Chen chuckled, "Mother-in-law's pickled greens? I don't even need to taste them to know they're good. Come on, let's eat together. I'll feed you."

Liu Mingyu shook her head, "I won't eat noodles. There's fruit in the fridge. I'm on a diet, trying to avoid starch."

"Diet?" Yang Chen said disapprovingly, "You don't need to diet with your figure. Come here and don't eat just fruit!"

"I can listen to you about other things, but I know my own body best. Hmph, you may not think I'm fat now, but if I ever really let myself go, you'll regret it," Liu Mingyu retorted, turning to get a plate of cut fruit from the fridge.

Yang Chen could only grumble, "Just don't lose the chest, that's all I ask."

Liu Mingyu blushed deeply as she opened the fridge, glaring at Yang Chen, "Eat your noodles and stop talking nonsense!"

Yang Chen shrank back a little. When it came to discussing body issues, women were indeed sensitive.

Liu Mingyu's cooking was truly exceptional, and her mother's pickled greens were extraordinarily tasty. Yang Chen devoured the entire bowl of noodle soup, leaving nothing behind.

Liu Mingyu ate some fruit and, seeing how clean Yang Chen had finished his meal, felt immensely pleased. Without minding the grease on his lips, she leaned in and gave him a kiss.

Yang Chen thoroughly enjoyed this affectionate gesture and couldn't help but think how considerate Liu Mingyu was. Whenever he was at home and finished his meals, Lin Ruoxi never gave him a kiss as a reward, despite him cleaning his plate every time.

After washing the dishes, Liu Mingyu took off her apron and asked expectantly, "What should we do this afternoon if we're not going to work?"

Yang Chen was about to ask what she wanted to do when Liu Mingyu's phone rang on the table.