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Hearing Xing Jiayuan's words, Xiao Jia Yu began to worry. She believed that Mu Chen would definitely cook simple meals, but she doubted that he would cook stir-fried vegetables. He spent most of the day outside and didn't even have the chance to cook for himself.

Seeing Mu Chen walk towards the kitchen, Xiao Jia Yu hurriedly stood up and said: "He's not familiar with our kitchen. I'll go in and help him."

"You're not allowed to go in and help," she said with a smile. "We just want to see how your boyfriend is like."

At this time, Nan Qiao had already regained his senses and smiled at her. "If the two of you are together in the future, there's nothing wrong with letting him cook. Girls always coming in and out of the kitchen is bad for the skin, and cooking some big dishes requires carrying a pot.

Xiao Jia Yu saw that Nanqiao had already spoken, so she could only sit and continue chatting with them for a while. In the end, she still couldn't sit still, so she excused herself to go to the bathroom and enter the kitchen.

When she came in, Mu Chen was chopping vegetables. From the way he cut vegetables, he did not look like he was completely incapable of cooking. He was not clumsy, but he was also not proficient in cooking. She found the apron that she hung on the back of the kitchen door and stepped forward, "Tie this on, I'll cook some food later. My two best friends are very picky, they will definitely dislike all kinds of food that you cook."

Mu Chen raised his arm to let her tie up his apron, his smile was very satisfied, "You really don't have much confidence in your boyfriend. In the past, when I was back home from school, my mom would often let me go to the kitchen to work, saying that it was easier for girls to like boys if they knew how to cook. "Although I haven't cooked in a long time, my cooking skills shouldn't be that bad."

Xiao Jia Yu still looked dubious as she took the initiative to say: "I think it's better if I stay. At least I can be your chef."

Mu Chen began to speak in a flowery voice, "But this chef is too beautiful, I don't want her to do this kind of thing."

When they saw that Xiao Jia Yu had not come back, Xing Jiaxuan and Nanqiao had guessed that she had still run over to the kitchen to look at Mu Chen. The two of them were currently peeking at him from the kitchen door, but when they heard Mu Chen's words, they all looked as if they were about to puke.

At this time, Xiao Jia Yu also realized that her two best friends were secretly watching them. She smiled helplessly and said: "Don't just stand there."

Xing Jianxuan winked at South Qiao. "I was already prepared to be abused today. I didn't expect that it wasn't masochistic at all. It was simply a dog being butchered."

"I think the lunch later will be our dog food as well," Nanqiao replied in a rare humorous tone.

"I think we should go sit in the living room. If we keep watching, I'm afraid that we'll end up crying while we're alone."

Nan Qiao smiled and followed her back to the living room.

After the two of them had had enough fun, Mu Chen seriously said to Xiao Jia Yu, "You can leave. It's fine as long as I'm here. Oil smoke is bad for the skin of girls. If you really can't rest easy, just kiss me. " After he finished speaking, he deliberately lowered his head in front of Xiao Jia Yu. He had originally thought that Xiao Jia Yu would simply refuse him with a joke, but who would have thought that she would immediately kiss him. Although it was just a cheek, this was the first time she took the initiative.

However, Xiao Jia Yu was still a bit worried. She said: "Then you need to be busy by yourself, just call for me."

Mu Chen's words to Xiao Jiayu weren't boastful at all. Although the dishes he cooked differed greatly from the ones he bought from the Starlight Hotel, they were still considered decent dishes. Xiao Jiayi helped Mu Chen carry the dishes to the table, calling Xing Jiaxuan and Nanqiao to come over for dinner at the same time.

Xing Jiaxuan and Nan Qiao impolitely tried out a few of the dishes. Nan Qiao smiled and nodded to Xiao Jia Yu, clearly satisfied. "Just that, it's nothing to be able to cook. If we really want to be with Carnivore, then we have to do a lot of things."

Xiao Jia Yu walked forward and poked Xing Jiaxuan on the forehead, but Xing Jiaxuan refused to let her go. "Mu Chen, you really need to work harder. Jia Yu is the school beauty that was voted for in our official forum and has been pursued by many people. Two of our classmates are even more handsome than you."

Mu Chen didn't get angry with Xing Jianxuan for purposely making things difficult for him. He maintained the smile of a gentleman the entire time, making it so that he didn't feel like there was any point in doing so at all.

After noon, Xing Jiaxuan and Nanqiao rested for a while at Xiao Jiayu's place. Then, the two of them took each other and left. Before Xing Jiajia left, she hadn't forgotten to threaten Mu Chen, but seeing Mu Chen's smiling face made her feel as though she was bullying him.

Xing Jiaxuan and Nanqiao walked together to the entrance to Xiao Jiaxu's residential area. Xing Jiajuan took the initiative to ask, "What are you planning to do later, Nanqiao?"

Nan Qiao quickly smiled and replied, "I haven't come back here for a few years. I want to take a stroll."

"Then let me accompany you for a walk. I happen to have nothing to do in the afternoon."

Nan Qiao shook his head with a smile. "It doesn't matter, I can do it myself. Even now, I still haven't decided where I want to go."

It was only because of Xiao Jia Yu that Xing Jianxuan and Nanqiao had gotten to know each other. Their relationship wasn't particularly close, and since Xing Jiaxuan had always felt that Xiao Jia Yu was too preoccupied with her, he didn't force her to leave.

After Xing Jiajia had left, Nanqiao walked over to a nearby taxi stand and called for a taxi. She headed straight for a famous imperial garden in the imperial capital.

It was when she first came here with Xiao Qing He that she confessed to him. She still remembered his expression back then, anger, and indignation, as if she had done something unforgivable. Time might not heal all wounds, but it would sometimes make them bigger and bigger, until they could no longer heal, until they were destined to remember them for the rest of their lives.

Nan Qiao walked to the end of a long corridor and sat down, gazing at the tranquil lake in the distance.

It was already autumn, and the leaves were slowly withering and withering. Even the lakeside was deserted.

She couldn't help but recall the things that she and Xiao Qinghe experienced together. She didn't know when she started crying again and thought that her tears had already dried up, but she didn't expect that so many wouldn't stop falling. She raised her head and looked at the rare cloudless sky above the imperial city. She thought that he was about to get married, and soon, he would have a family that really belonged to him. She was just like back in the orphanage, helpless and alone in this world.

She didn't want to trouble Xiao Jia Yu any longer. Although Xiao Jia Yu was currently the only one in the Xiao family who would stand by her side to support her, she was still part of the Xiao family. The closer she was to Xiao Jia Yu, the easier it would be for her to cause trouble for her family, so it was better for her to leave as soon as possible. After all, there was no one in this huge city that could truly let her stay.

Nan Qiao carried his bag and walked a few steps back. However, he discovered that there was a familiar figure leaning against the railing not too far away from her. When he saw that she was about to leave, he hurriedly cast his gaze over.

Nan Qiao was stunned for a moment, then turned around and left.

Xiao Qinghe took big steps and quickly caught up to her.

At this time, Nan Qiao did not intentionally avoid him. Instead, with a cold expression, he asked: "Are you deliberately following me?"

Xiao Qinghe softly replied with an "En" sound. He had originally planned to let her go in the morning, but he was still worried later on. He had been following her for some strange reason. He had asked the person that he had always arranged to follow by his side to stop following him because he was afraid that he would be found by the person who worked for him. No matter how he thought about it, it felt a little shameful.

At this moment, Nan Qiao had already stopped walking and looked at him seriously. He asked: "What are you following me for?"

Xiao Qinghe pursed his lips and replied, "I was thinking that I haven't seen you in two and a half years and wanted to see you." He was afraid that she would be offended by his words, so he hurriedly added, "Don't worry about me, do whatever you want. I'll just follow you and not disturb you."

Nan Qiao could not help but roar at him, "Xiao Qing He, if you follow me like this, can I not be disturbed?" When she saw that he was still expressionless, she got even angrier. She intentionally said something to hurt him, "Do you know that what you're doing now looks like a psychopath?"

Xiao Qinghe was afraid that she would become more and more agitated, so he quickly hugged her shoulders and advised: "Qiao Qiao, don't be angry. If you really don't want to see me, I'll leave immediately. I won't go with you." As if to make her believe him, he turned and walked away.

Nan Qiao helplessly watched as his back became further and further away. Suddenly, she became afraid as she ran to catch up with him. When he heard the sound of footsteps, she turned around and hugged him.

He really did not expect that Nan Qiao would still hug her now. After reacting to it, he hurriedly hugged her back, his lips opened and closed a few times, but he did not know what to say. It was as if no matter what he said now, it would be wrong for him to come to Nan Qiao's side.

However, in his arms, Nan Qiao was already sobbing, "Brother, can you not marry that Yu Lin Jing thing? Shall we go back to America together? Our house has always been here. Let's go back, even if you're not with me, I don't like this place, I want to see you every day. You don't know how sad it is for me to be out there alone. I have nightmares almost every night and then wake up crying. I went to see a psychiatrist and they all said I was depressed. "

Xiao Qinghe only knew that these past two years would not be easy for her, but he never expected the situation to be this bad. He restrained the fear in his heart and coaxed, "Qiao Qiao, you can stay this time. Can I take you to see a therapist?"

"Do you still want to marry Yulinjing?" he asked.

Xiao Qinghe hesitated, but it was his hesitation that pushed the hope that had just lit up into the abyss once again. Nan Qiao came out from his embrace, her face showing the calmness of a dead heart. She said to him, "Just now, it was my impulsive words. You don't have to take it seriously. I know my body, and I'll take care of it. You don't have to worry. " As she spoke, she turned around to leave. This time, Xiao Qing He was able to catch up to her in just a few steps.

At this moment, there was no sadness or joy on Nan Qiao's face. She looked at him and said, "Actually, I've already made my own plans for the future since I've been overseas for so long. What I said just now was really all nonsense. You're not in my plans for the future." As she spoke, she smiled and shook off his hand before jogging away. However, as she turned around, her face was filled with tears.

It really ended! she told herself for the last time.