Potato Chips, Potato Chips, I Want to Eat Potato Chips~

Shen Qingyi changed into loose clothes and nestled on the living room sofa.

Lu Xing sat on the other side, lazily watching TV.

Afternoon sunlight streamed through the curtains, falling on the floor and casting a soft golden hue.

Both of them were enjoying the leisurely moment.

A rather uninteresting variety show was playing on TV.

The host's voice was lively and cheerful...

But neither of them looked at it seriously.

Shen Qingyi leaned back on the sofa, holding a glass of warm water in her hands.

She glanced at Lu Xing.

I'll cook dinner tonight.

Lu Xing looked away from the television.

"Oh? Are you going to cook?"

"Um."

Shen Qingyi nodded.

"It's better to eat less food from outside."

Lu Xing looked at her.

"You must be tired from walking at noon?"

"Cooking... doesn't require walking a lot."

"Looking to buy groceries?"

Shen Qingyi immediately fell silent.

She turned to look at the kitchen.

There's probably nothing in the refrigerator except for a few eggs and a few bottles of water.

Shen Qingyi instinctively picked up her phone, wanting to order food to be delivered...

At this point, online grocery shopping software has not yet truly taken off.

You can't just have something delivered to your door with a simple click of your finger.

Shen Qingyi sighed helplessly.

"Then let's go out and buy it."

Lu Xing couldn't help but laugh, earning him a pinch from the girl.

Shen Qingyi stood up from the sofa and picked up her bag.

"It's almost time, hurry up, come and get the groceries."

"Okay~"

Lu Xing turned off the TV and got up as well.

"Whatever Teacher Shen says is right."

"snort."

……

There's a small, privately owned supermarket outside the residential area.

The two walked in one after the other, pushing a shopping cart.

Shen Qingyi stood in the vegetable section, carefully selecting green vegetables.

Lu Xing waited on the side.

"Let's buy some pork ribs..."

Shen Qingyi picked up her phone and glanced at the memo.

"Hmm, and some shrimp too."

"Let's buy some more potatoes."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xing raised an eyebrow.

"Potato and pork rib stew?"

"Hmm."

"Do you want to buy some tomatoes? It's been so long since I've had your scrambled eggs with tomatoes."

"There are probably two more at home..."

"Then we don't need to buy it."

Tomatoes are just a supporting role; eggs are the true king!

DAMN!

Lu Xing took the potatoes and put them in the shopping cart.

Shen Qingyi slowed her pace a little. She glanced at the boy's hand and hesitated.

Lu Xing noticed her unusual behavior and immediately reached out his hand.

Palms clasped together.

Shen Qingyi's fingers were still a little cold, but they were quickly enveloped by Lu Xing's warmth.

"We're so young now, won't people say we're being too lovey-dovey...?"

Lu Xing was taken aback, then burst into laughter:

"If you don't get intimate while you're young, won't people point fingers and gossip when you're old and gray?"

He squeezed the girl's soft little hand and said nonchalantly:

Ultimately, others are others, and we are us.

"At least I wish I could be with you all the time~"

"Besides..."

Lu Xing feigned nonchalance and shrugged.

"They have no idea how miraculous these ordinary little things in life are to us."

Shen Qingyi opened her mouth, but as she recalled the past, her eyes welled up with tears.

"You really are..."

She nudged him with her shoulder, using the movement to get closer to the boy.

"Hmph, she was so stupid at first."

"I don't know how I became so eloquent later on..."

Lu Xing smiled and looked away.

Isn't it all about practice?

"Is there anything else you want to buy?"

Shen Qingyi thought for a moment.

"Hmm...how about we buy some fruit?"

"Sure, how about some apples?"

"No, it's hard and doesn't taste good at all."

Lu Xing was startled; this was no easier than Shen's!

He immediately changed the question to:

"How about oranges?"

"No, not either~"

"What would you like to eat?"

"I don't know~"

"Teacher Shen."

Lu Xing turned his head to look at her.

"Why did you state your needs and then reject all the proposed solutions?"

"I don't care, figure it out yourself."

She spoke with absolute certainty.

Lu Xing looked at the fruit on the shelf, remembered something, and finally picked up a bunch of grapes.

"That's definitely possible."

Shen Qingyi glanced at it, then gave a sweet, silly smile.

"Hehe, this works."

Lu Xing immediately put it in a bag and placed it in the shopping cart.

"That's it!"

"I'll buy some more yogurt~"

"it is good."

Seeing that Lu Xing agreed to everything, Shen Qingyi couldn't help but start to act coquettishly:

"Potato chips, potato chips, I want potato chips!"

Lu Xing stopped and stroked his chin.

"Wait, weren't we supposed to be buying groceries?"

Shen Qingyi blinked.

"These are two different things."

……

When I got home, the sky was already tinged with the colors of sunset.

Lu Xing carried two large bags of things, while Shen Qingyi carried a bag of grapes and snacks.

Upon entering, she first took out an apron from the side of the kitchen.

Shen Qingyi skillfully tied it around her waist and made a knot.

Lu Xing looked at the rope behind her and made a move to help.

Shen Qingyi dodged to the side.

"What are you doing?!"

"Oh dear, your knot is too loose."

"What's wrong with loosening it a bit?"

"It will fall off in a bit."

"Just tie it back on if it falls off."

Remembering some of this guy's strange quirks, Shen Qingyi blushed and raised her hand to slap his hand.

"Don't you dare have any bad intentions!"

Lu Xing smiled and withdrew his hand.

"Okay, okay."

He stopped making a fuss and helped take out the dishes one by one.

Soak the ribs in a basin, put the beef in the refrigerator, and place the greens and potatoes next to the sink.

Shen Qingyi turned on the tap and began washing the vegetables.

The movements were very skillful.

She first broke the greens apart, then carefully rinsed off any remaining dirt and sand from the leaves.

Lu Xing stood by and watched for a while.

Under the warm yellow light, the girl, wearing an apron, was busy in the kitchen.

He just stood there, causing trouble for no reason...

Then they'll get a good lesson.

The sound of flowing water, the sound of a cleaver falling, and her occasional muttering.

"What are you spacing out for?"

Shen Qingyi nudged him with her elbow.

"Huh? Oh, it's nothing."

Lu Xing came to his senses.

"You're really good at washing vegetables."

Shen Qingyi glanced at him.

"You even complained that my vegetable-cutting technique wasn't pretty."

"cough……"

Lu Xing nodded.

"But the taste is good, which is just a detail that my wife could easily improve."

Hearing this, Shen Qingyi felt a little shy, but she couldn't help but smile.

"Hmph, go away, get out of my way."

"Alright!"

……

Three dishes and a bowl of soup were laid out on the table.

Beef with green peppers, stewed pork ribs with potatoes, and a plate of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

The seaweed and egg soup was served in a large bowl and sprinkled with chopped green onions.

Lu Xing served two bowls of rice and placed them face to face on the table.

As soon as Shen Qingyi wiped her hands and sat down, he picked up his chopsticks, placed a piece of meat in her bowl, and put it in her bowl.

"Come on, the person who cooked this should have the first bite."

Shen Qingyi gave a soft hum and took a bite.

"Hmm...it seems a little overcooked."

"what?"

Lu Xing also picked up a piece of beef, put it in his mouth, and chewed it.

"I don't feel old at all, and it tastes amazing."

Shen Qingyi's eyes curved slightly, but her lips pouted:

"Who can compare to your braces? You say everything tastes delicious. Next time you cook..."

Lu Xing's eyes widened, and he immediately stopped him:

"Hey, hey, hey, we're eating..."

"snort!"

She reached into his bowl with her chopsticks and took a piece of pork rib, her movements so natural they couldn't be more natural.

Lu Xing looked at her helplessly.

"Isn't there some on the plate...?"

"I just want to eat yours, so what if you bite me?"

"Um……"

Lu Xing pondered for a moment, then smiled wickedly:

"It's not that it can't be done?"

Shen Qingyi paused for a moment.

"you……"

The girl seemed to remember something, and her face gradually turned red, even her neck became quite flushed.

"You filthy scoundrel!"

"Ouch! Don't pinch me, don't pinch me..."

……

The atmosphere at the table was relaxed and familiar.

The two chatted about the chess game they saw at Tingyu Garden at noon, about the apparent problems between Zhao Lin and Tang Xiaoman, and about Lin Yuanzhou's boasting about winning the provincial championship on his WeChat Moments...

They talked about the past and the future.

After finishing the meal, Lu Xing took the initiative to clear the dishes.

Shen Qingyi stood by the kitchen door, watching him carry the plates over one by one.

"Shall I wash it?"

Lu Xing rolled up his sleeves.

"No need, you cooked today."

Shen Qingyi blinked.

"Then... will you cook tomorrow?"

"OK."

"Tch, what can you do?"

Lu Xing turned on the tap.

"There are many."

"for example?"

"Braised beef noodles, spicy beef noodles, shrimp and fish noodles..."

Several black lines appeared on Shen Qingyi's forehead.

"What are you talking about...?"

"hey-hey."

Lu Xing chuckled contentedly a few times, then went to wash the dishes diligently.

The girl's gaze fell on his rolled-up sleeves.

Water flowed through his fingers, and the light shone on the back of his hand.

Shen Qingyi pursed her lips.

"You can't go back to how you were before."

Lu Xing paused for a moment while washing the dishes.

No, it won't.

"You're lying, you're already a bit like that again."

"I just watched the news for a bit this afternoon..."

"What are you talking about, seizing the opportunity?"

Lu Xing turned off the tap, dried his hands, and turned around.

"Qingyi".

"Um?"

He walked up to her and reached out to squeeze her fingers.

"This time I don't want to keep you waiting, and I also want your aunt and uncle to be truly at ease."

Shen Qingyi turned her head and squeezed his hand.

"No matter what... I'm yours now."