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The next day.
I was awakened by a knock on the door.
The other two were as well.
Wang Xingci sleepily went to open the door, while Zhou Ran and I leaned against the living room wall, yawning as we watched the door open.
The Landlady walked in, accompanied by a rather attractive girl.
My heart tightened.
Is this Wang Xingci's childhood friend he hasn't seen in years?
I don't know if it's a woman's intuition, but as soon as the girl entered, she first glanced at Zhou Ran and then fixed her gaze on me.
Our eyes met.
I felt a twinge of embarrassment; she was wearing a short skirt and had an exquisite makeup look.
Meanwhile, I was in Winnie the Pooh pajamas, with messy hair from just waking up, and no makeup at all.
I instinctively adjusted my clothes and hair, then made an excuse to head back to my bedroom to change, hurriedly washing up as well.
That girl was delicate and charming, and surprisingly, she was also the type to be considerate. Seeing that the three of us had just woken up, she rolled up her sleeves and went into the kitchen, saying she would make us breakfast.
Watching her busy little figure in the kitchen, I couldn't help but feel tears welling up in my eyes.
Look at her—what a wonderful girl!
How could I compare? I had been feeding these two guys instant noodles for nearly two months, and the flavor was pickled cabbage from an old jar.
The Landlady sat on the sofa, looking quite satisfied as she directed her attention to the girl, constantly trying to brainwash Wang Xingci and urging him to help in the kitchen.
Wang Xingci, showing clear impatience, refused her. Eventually, he simply returned to his room.
Seeing that she couldn't persuade Wang Xingci, the Landlady shifted her gaze and began to pair me with Zhou Ran.
"Zhou Ran, you should know to peel an apple for someone."
I considered for a moment that this "someone" referred to me.
Sure enough, Zhou Ran smiled and casually picked up a fruit knife to peel an apple. She then cut it in half, handing one piece to me and the other to the Landlady.
The lady didn't hold back; she took a bite of the apple and said to Zhou Ran,
"Zhou Ran, Zhenzhen has rented from me for several years. She's a good kid; you should be nice to her."
Huh?
That sounded a bit strange to me.
I suspected that the lady thought Zhou Ran and I were dating. But thinking it over, since the three of us were sharing a rental, it seemed reasonable for the Landlady to give such advice.
I was too timid and hesitated to ask.
Instead, Zhou Ran responded with a smile, repeatedly agreeing.
As she spoke, the girl had already prepared breakfast and went to knock on Wang Xingci's bedroom door to call him out.
I sat at the table, feeling somewhat awkward.
Indeed, comparing people can be disheartening.
In less than half an hour, the girl had made a whole spread of breakfast: sandwiches, hot milk, fried eggs, stir-fried noodles...
There was a mix of both Western and Chinese styles.
However, Wang Xingci took a glance and walked straight up to me, saying, "I want instant noodles."
"Huh?"
I was taken aback.
Wang Xingci leaned slightly forward, his tone softening a bit. "I want instant noodles. Can you help me cook a pack?"
Before I could respond, Landlady quickly interjected, "I'll cook it for you."
"No need."
Wang Xingci firmly declined, "I just want her to cook it."
Saying this, he grabbed my wrist and pushed me into the kitchen. "Thanks."
While I cooked the noodles in the kitchen, Wang Xingci stood at the doorway watching.
Then, Wang Xingci finished a bowl of instant noodles in front of the Landlady, leaving not a drop of soup behind.
The Landlady stayed with that girl until evening.
I learned that the girl's name was Wen Wan, and she was as gentle and beautiful as her name suggested.
In the evening, after a struggle with my thoughts, I bravely entered the kitchen, gathering my courage to perform well in front of the Landlady.
After all, love must be pursued actively.
However, not long after I entered the kitchen, Zhou Ran was sent in by the older sister under the pretense of helping me out.
I didn't say anything and accepted it.
Yet, I felt a bit sour inside.
This feeling didn't last long, as Wen Wan and Wang Xingci soon came in one after another.
To be precise, Wen Wan followed Zhou Ran in, while Wang Xingci was also sent in by the older sister last.
I wasn't very good at cooking, and while I fumbled around in the kitchen, I couldn't help but gossip in my mind:
The girl carefully chosen by the older sister seemed to have no feelings for Wang Xingci; instead, she appeared to be interested in Zhou Ran.
However, I missed the opportunity to impress the older sister. After a fire broke out in my pot, Wen Wan helplessly asked all three of us to step outside.
The girl looked gentle but was quite efficient; before long, she served up a fragrant spread of four dishes and a soup.
The speed was astonishing, and the aroma was mouthwatering.
The eldest sister did not stay for dinner but left Wen Wan behind, repeatedly urging her to stay here for the night. She arranged for Zhou Ran and Wang Xingci to share a room while Wen Wan and I would each have our own.
After dinner, the two boys were responsible for washing the dishes.
As soon as the Landlady left, Wen Wan let out a sigh of relief.
I sat in my chair, dumbfounded, watching her lift her skirt to reveal denim shorts underneath, crossing her legs casually.
She took a sip of water, turned to me with a smile, and said, "Today was suffocating. Don't mind me; my family is quite strict. I'm worried Aunt Wang and my mom will gossip, so I had to put on a facade during the day."
Saying this, she stretched her arms and added, "I'm exhausted."
I was taken aback.
It turned out that Wen Wan… was not gentle at all.
She gulped down half a glass of water and then turned to me, asking, "What are you three up to? A love triangle?"
"Huh?"
The question caught me off guard, and I couldn't respond immediately.
Wen Wan raised an eyebrow at me. "Don't tell me you haven't noticed that those two guys like you?"
My heart raced a little faster.
I knew that Zhou Ran had some feelings for me, but Wang Xingci...
I could never be sure of his intentions.
He was reserved, and I was timid. I could vaguely sense his feelings, yet I never dared to confirm them.
Perhaps noticing my concerns, Wen Wan smiled gently.
"Wang Xingci is just like that; he has been quiet since he was young. He never says what he wants and just tries hard in silence."
As she spoke, I quietly looked into her eyes.
Then I realized that this girl had a pair of exceptionally clear eyes, pure and transparent, making it hard not to believe her words.
"So what about your feelings for Zhou Ran..."
I noticed how interested she seemed in Zhou Ran today.
Wen Wan smiled.
"As for Zhou Ran, that kind of puppy... forget it. He's too difficult to handle, and I'm not in the mood for that. I can see right through the little games you three are playing; it's just for show in front of Aunt Wang. I'm pretending to like Zhou Ran so that you and Wang Xingci can explain things to her later."
While we were talking, Zhou Ran and another person came out of the kitchen.
Seeing Wen Wan sitting so boldly, Wang Xingci didn't seem surprised at all. He pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and tossed one to Wen Wan like a buddy.
"When did you come back?"
"Yesterday. I just got back and your mom dragged me here."
Wang Xingci smiled, "I'll treat you to a meal another day."
"Get lost."
Wen Wan lit a cigarette and playfully scolded, "You owe me eight hundred meals already."
As she spoke, she stood up, holding the freshly lit cigarette between her fingers.
"The show is over, can I leave now?"
"Yeah."
Their conversation was crisp and clear, while Zhou Ran and I became mere background figures, stunned as we watched Wen Wan leave.
That night, I couldn't shake off the shock for a long time.
The "rival" that had kept me on edge all day was resolved so easily.
Life is truly unpredictable.
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