"It's impossible to fall in love? Really hard to say."

After being here at Yanhuang Soul for such a long time, no matter who tried to strike up a conversation with her, she always acted indifferent, never sparing anyone a glance. No matter how good the person's reputation was or how exceptional their achievements might be, it was always the same.

However, this guy gave her a different feeling. Initially, she could ignore him for a time, and completely overlook his absurdly thick skin. But as they gradually got to know each other, she suddenly realized he wasn't as annoying as she first thought. In fact, she truly felt he harbored no malice towards her, aside from his usual habit of getting a bit touchy.

Every time something like that happened, her first reaction was to get angry, to flare up, but that anger never lasted more than two minutes before it naturally dissipated.

She couldn't bring herself to hate him anymore. And in her heart, she didn't develop any more aversion towards him either. In fact, she couldn't even explain well why she came over so early—for the crab or for something else.

Also, she knew that every time a brief, warm image flashed through her mind, another person was in that picture, and that person should be him, no doubt.

That's why, when she saw that idiot sitting on the ground grinning foolishly, her anger dissipated in an instant. She turned around and continued cutting the beef.

After Xiaofan finished laughing, he too felt a bit downhearted. She was still the same her, that much was already certain, but he couldn't go back to being the Ye Xiaofan who accompanied her closely and protected her anymore.

Speaking of taking Shen Zuimo out shopping earlier, he actually had one unfinished wish, something he wanted to do in high school but never did, which was to buy a ring, kneel on one knee in front of her, and ask her to be his wife. Even if he got rejected, at least he would have made his feelings known.

But now, there was no way to fulfill that wish, nor was it the right time.

"Sss."

Suddenly, Shen Zuimo let out a slight moan of pain, and Xiaofan quickly sprang up from the floor and rushed over to her.

Sure enough, she had cut her finger. Bright red blood started to flow down her fair finger.

Without saying a word, Xiaofan grabbed her small hand, holding it firmly, then put her bleeding finger in his mouth to suck on it.

Shen Zuimo frowned, wanting to forcibly pull her hand back, but realized Xiaofan was gripping it tightly, as if he anticipated she would try to take it back.

Looking at her, Xiaofan gently shook his head, signaling her not to pull away.

After a short moment of sucking, Xiaofan spat out some blood, then explained, "When a knife cuts raw meat, bacteria can easily enter the bloodstream through the wound. It's all my fault, knowing you don't remember the past, and still letting you cut. You get out, don't stay in the kitchen anymore."

With that, he forcibly pulled Shen Zuimo out of the kitchen again. This guy could be so overbearing right in front of her, acting like whatever he said must be done, she couldn't refuse him at all.

"Wait a minute; I'm going to get a band-aid."

She's not a child, and it's just a small cut, not deep at all. Is there really a need to be so worked up? Besides her brother, he's the only one in this world who would get this worked up, right?

"Uh-huh, it's bleeding again, don't move." With that, Xiaofan opened his mouth once more and enveloped her index finger.

Alright, this kid Xiaofan is addicted to sucking blood. That last bit was enough to ensure safety, but this time, well, he did it deliberately. Even if he got scolded for being despicable, filthy, shameless, or sleazy, so what? After all, no one knew he was lying.

Shen Zuimo's eyes were wide open, staring at Xiaofan, her expression seemed quite innocent. If she forcefully pulled away, he'd definitely block her with a bunch of reasons, wouldn't he?

"Oh wow, didn't expect training a few rookies to be quite amusing."

"Not really, while guiding them I've also discovered some areas where I'm lacking."

"Uh-huh, these rookies have quite good aptitude. Hey, the aroma of drunken shrimp, haha, there's something delicious tonight."

Outside the door, a voice suddenly came through. Li San opened the door, intending to come in, but caught sight of the two in an intimate moment.

"Huh? Wrong place, not this room."

"Hey, did you get hit silly today? Clearly it's...ah, really wrong room." Lei Xiaolei looked over for a second, and hastily turned around to leave as well, quickly closing the door behind them.

"What's going on with you guys?" Ren Ying pursed her lips and asked, about to come forward and open the door.

"Hey, hey, hey. I suddenly feel like going for another few laps, let's go together."

"Yeah, run a couple of laps."

"No, you two...oh, oh, oh." Ren Ying slowly came to realize what was happening.

"Come back, stop running, wash your hands, and get ready to eat." Just then, Xiaofan's voice came from inside the house.

With permission, Li San and the others finally entered with smiles on their faces, happening to catch Xiaofan putting a band-aid on Shen Zuimo.

"Huh? Cut your hand? I thought…" Li San said disappointedly.

"Turn on the intercom, tell Li Kuo and Han Shengjun to come back for dinner." Xiaofan spoke as he turned back into the kitchen.

"Uh-huh, I already called earlier. Li Kuo said we should start without him. Han Shengjun is on his way back." Li San responded, adding, "Xiaofan, are the shrimp ready? Let's have some first, I'm starving."

"What's the hurry? Afraid you won't get your fill? Tell Li Kuo there's champagne tonight, so he should come back early." What's up with Li Kuo this guy? Out so early, still not back by afternoon. Is he really that busy?

"Champagne? Wow, really, and look at this, chocolate? Love cake? Whoa, and flowers? Xiaofan, are you confessing or proposing?"

Proposal? Shen Zuimo suddenly froze. No way.

"Those are from a nurse from the medical department. I even got a forced kiss earlier."

"Huh? Huh? Huh?" Li San blurted one 'huh' after another, then trotted into the kitchen. "Big brother, big master, whoa, master, please take me as your disciple."

"What's all this fuss, get out, get out." Xiaofan pursed his lips.

"Fine, then be honest and explain what's with those gifts? What's the deal with the nurse?"

"Well, the other day I went to the medical department to save someone, then they took a liking to me. Ugh, there's nothing I can do about being handsome, so popular wherever I go. Just some people, huh, don't appreciate it and always kick me." Xiaofan's hint was incredibly clear.

Yet Shen Zuimo walked coldly into the kitchen, without a word, carrying out the already prepared drunken shrimp, added some soy sauce, and sat down at a side to eat, peeling the shells on her own.

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