Chapter 46: I’ll Teach You… (2/2)

“Fried rice should be made like this.”

“First, heat the pan and then add a small amount of oil. Once the oil heats up, add the chopped onions.”

“Then, while the onions are sizzling, add the eggs and cut vegetables.”

“Just like this, cut slowly, very carefully, don’t cut your hand, got it? Now, you try.”

Shen Lingyao couldn’t understand a thing.

Her heart was fluttering, and her face was already flushed with excitement.

Zhao Qingfeng held her so tightly that it made her even more flustered.

Absentmindedly, she took the knife, and without looking at the vegetables, gently slid it down, cutting precisely onto Zhao Qingfeng’s finger.

“Ow!”

Zhao Qingfeng cried out in pain.

Blood instantly flowed onto the cutting board.

Shen Lingyao was jolted from her joy and, in panic, instinctively grabbed Zhao Qingfeng’s finger and sucked on it.

“…”

Zhao Qingfeng suddenly felt no pain.

Her mouth was so warm and moist, his finger in there felt as if it was enveloped in a soothing spring. He felt like he was floating in bliss.

Shen Lingyao then realized what she was doing and, embarrassed, started to punch him playfully.

Zhao Qingfeng secretly enjoyed it for a moment before continuing the lesson.

“Add the vegetables now.”

“When cracking the eggs, do it gently on the side of the pan so no shell gets in.”

“See, the rice cooked this way is delicious. Just add a little salt, don’t overcook the vegetable strips, and it’s ready to serve.”

After a close and personal lesson,

Shen Lingyao finally learned how to apply a band-aid.

Two bowls of fried rice were placed in the living room.

The aroma instantly filled the room.

Zhao Qingfeng stared at the two bowls of fried rice, assisted by his beloved, feeling a flood of emotions.

Shen Lingyao eagerly urged Zhao Qingfeng to eat first.

After he took a bite, she promptly took all the credit, “How is it? Aren’t I extremely talented in cooking? Isn’t this fried rice so much better than the first attempt?”

“Delicious!”

“Eat more if it’s delicious, eat up, I’ll feed you!”

“Cough cough…”

A big mouthful of fried rice scalded Zhao Qingfeng, almost costing him his life, making him want to exclaim, “Hot hot hot!”

Shen Lingyao wasn’t satisfied yet and forced Zhao Qingfeng to wash her feet.

Zhao Qingfeng appeared like a servant on the surface but was almost overjoyed inside.

Wash.

He’d wash for a lifetime if needed.

“Yaoyao, what does ‘Iissyou’ mean?”

“I miss you.”

“Oh, then don’t miss me these next two days when I’m in the provincial city!”

“Brother Qingfeng, you’re asking for a beating, see if I don’t make you drink foot washing water!”

Laughter filled the room, a night Zhao Qingfeng would always remember.

The next day,

Zhao Qingfeng got up early and sneaked into the bathroom to calm down, not because of impure thoughts, but to avoid any awkwardness between them.

Just after washing up, Feng’s mother and the others returned from the south.

Upon learning that Zhao Qingfeng was going to the provincial city to earn money, all three adults unanimously disagreed. However, they reluctantly agreed after Zhao Qingfeng insisted and promised it wouldn’t affect his studies.

When Zhao Qingfeng proposed to spend Sunday night at the internet café, Qingfeng’s mother immediately became uneasy.

“Mom, I’m going there to study and research technology, it won’t affect the university entrance exam.”

“I have a way to avoid their supervision, otherwise, they’ll surely cause trouble.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely get good results in the exam.”

“Mom, I have to go now, see you Monday night. I’m eighteen now, it’s time I took on some family responsibilities. Just rest easy, and I’ll bring money home when I return.”

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