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When she was young, she always followed her father around, learning whatever he taught her.
Especially since her father loved to cook. During holidays or whenever he had free time, he would showcase his culinary skills, preparing a table full of dishes.
She learned quickly, particularly when it came to cooking. She had a natural talent and could almost replicate a dish after seeing it just once.
Over time, she had progressed from being a kitchen helper to the main cook, able to prepare an impressive spread of dishes.
For this, her father often teased her, saying that her future husband would surely become a little chubby from her cooking.
Thinking of this made her lips curl into a subtle smile.
There were so many memories; if she were to reflect on them in detail, it might take three days and nights to finish.
She smiled lightly, ultimately unwilling to continue reminiscing.
She looked up at Qin Xian, who was leisurely picking up noodles and slowly bringing them to his mouth bite by bite.
Tilting her head, she sighed; his eating posture was truly elegant. He always took his time, relaxed and unhurried, like a refined gentleman.
Unable to help herself, she asked with a smile, "Is it good?"
Qin Xian's gaze left the bowl as he looked at her with a half-smile, seemingly lost in thought. Finally, he calmly replied with a simple "mm."
After finishing the noodles, Shu Ran was about to clear the dishes when he stopped her by grabbing her hand. "Leave it for the servant to wash."
Without saying a word, he took her hand and led her upstairs. Shu Ran followed closely behind, looking puzzled, and fearing to wake others, she asked softly, "Where are we going?"
Ahead of them came his calm response, "To watch a movie."
Upon hearing this, Shu Ran abruptly stopped in her tracks, gripping Qin Xian's hand tightly.
Qin Xian turned back in confusion and saw her shaking her head vigorously, her delicate face filled with reluctance. She frowned and refused, "I don't want to."
Please, the last movie he took her to see had left her with a deep psychological scar, causing her to have nightmares for several days. She was utterly exhausted.
Qin Xian, being as intelligent as he was, understood her concerns with just one glance. He raised an eyebrow, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on his face.
His features were already extremely handsome, and at that moment, with a slight smile under the warm yellow backlight, he looked incredibly captivating. For a moment, everything seemed to freeze, including Shu Ran.
He let out a small sigh, pretending to be disappointed while his tone betrayed an indescribable joy. "Shu Ran said we should start by acting like a couple, but now you won't even accompany me to watch a movie."
Shu Ran widened her eyes, stunned for a few seconds as she almost failed to react.
That arrogant tone...
Is this really Qin Xian?!
Fine, she admitted that after their earlier argument, taking advantage of his guilt, she had made two requests: first, to start by acting like a couple; second, that he should not do anything too outrageous to her.
She thought Qin Xian would resolutely refuse, but to her surprise, he actually agreed.
However, in the end, he smiled without restraint, and his gaze towards her was filled with amusement.
He spoke up and asked a question that made her blush, "What do you mean by crossing the line, Shu Ran?"
Shu Ran's face turned red before she could even speak; she stammered for a long time without saying anything.
At this moment, he actually used her own words to coax her into agreeing. Yet she couldn't refuse, after all, the words had come from her mouth.
Shu Ran felt like crying without tears.
However, in the end, she did not see the scene she feared in her heart.
In the independent cinema on the third floor.
Qin Xian held her as they nestled on the sofa, while a blockbuster about the power struggles during the Three Kingdoms was playing on the big screen. Shu Ran was initially quite interested, occasionally commenting on the film.
But gradually, drowsiness crept in; she found herself dozing off while watching. Her head swayed drowsily and finally settled steadily on Qin Xian's shoulder as she slowly closed her eyes.
After a moment, a steady and peaceful breath brushed against his cheek.
He slowly turned his head; her sleeping features reflected in his eyes—quiet and beautiful.
He reached out and gently placed her head on his lap, allowing her to lie comfortably and fall asleep.
She seemed truly exhausted, mumbling a few words in her sleep before drifting off deeply.
...
The next morning, she woke up still lying on her side on the second floor, without much shock or surprise.
As she finished washing up and went downstairs, she noticed the absence of Qin Xian. The servant reported that Qin Shao had already left to prepare for the Birthday Banquet venue.
At the door stood A-Chang, who had been instructed by Qin Xian to pick up the Young Mistress and take her to the villa in the countryside.
Shu Ran suddenly remembered that Qin Xian had mentioned she should accompany Old Qin for a game of chess and some tea.
A wave of nervousness and concern surged within her. After all, the last time she met Old Qin was in the company of Grandpa Zhang, interacting as an old friend's granddaughter.
Today, however, she was going alone, unsure of what identity she would present to Old Qin.
A sense of tension and awkwardness began to rise in her heart as the car stopped at the entrance of the villa area in the countryside.
Sitting in the car, Shu Ran gazed at the villa scenery, reminiscent of their first meeting, and couldn't help but feel nostalgic.
Back then, she had been bold and fearless, directly offering guidance during Old Qin's chess match with Grandpa Zhang, showcasing her skills without any hesitation.
Now, she questioned herself why she should be timid and what she was afraid of.
Afraid of leaving a bad impression on Old Qin?
No, there was no need at all.
If she acted submissively just to please Old Qin, she would lose her true self.
No, she didn't want that.
There was really no need to be overly deliberate; she could treat him like an old grandfather.
Thinking this, she finally slowly got out of the car.
Uncle Jiang seemed to know she would come and had been waiting at the door for a while.
Seeing her, he hurried over to greet her, saying, "Miss Shu, you’re here. Old Qin is waiting for you."
Shu Ran did not take Uncle Jiang's respect for granted; he was older than her and had more experience. Accepting it so casually would be too presumptuous and rude, and Grandpa Zhang would surely scold her if he saw it.
She smiled in response and said, "Uncle Jiang, just call me Shu Ran. No need to be too formal."
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