I'm in Love Apartment, and the system is making me cultivate immortality.

Chapter 204 Madam, the moonlight is truly beautiful tonight.
Zhuge Dasheng changed into a nightgown and gracefully went downstairs.

The last dish was just finished cooking—braised chicken wings.

It's similar in concept to the cola chicken wings that Gu Yifan made before.

Gu Yifan also heated up the food that Zhuge Dasheng had prepared earlier.

It's clear that the lady put a lot of thought into it.

Unfortunately, Lady Zhuge's cooking skills were... well, really not good.

The little girl had already washed her hands and was sitting quietly at the dining table, eagerly anticipating the meal.

For kids, a happy day is one with delicious snacks, seeing their favorite older brothers, and tasty meals.

As Zhuge Dasheng came down the stairs, the little girl called out cheerfully, "Mommy, Mommy~ Brother Yifan's chicken wings are so delicious."

The secret is simple.

Pan-fry until golden brown first, then braise with caramelized sugar for an even better flavor.

"Dali, your brother hasn't even sat down at the table yet, why are you already picking up your chopsticks?"

Zhuge Dasheng had regained his composure and returned to the rationality befitting a lawyer, frowning as he lectured his daughter.

Little Dali obediently lowered his head and listened.

Gu Yifan was carrying rice out of the kitchen when he overheard Madam Zhuge lecturing her daughter.

"Sister Dasheng, you misunderstood. I let Dali try it first to see if it suits his taste. Dali is very good."

While talking.

Gu Yifan noticed that Zhuge Dasheng had changed into a new nightgown.

Unlike Nolan's black satin lace nightgown, Zhuge Dasheng changed into an ice silk lace slip dress.

A loose-fitting dress with a V-neck that plunges to the chest.

Her fair, snow-white skin, combined with her voluptuous and graceful figure, and elegant and dignified demeanor, made her stand out.

What an absolutely stunningly beautiful woman.

For a moment, Gu Yifan stood up in respect.

If the lady had been wearing this outfit just now, Gu Yifan wasn't sure if he would have had the willpower to push her away.

Speechless for a moment.

Zhuge Dasheng noticed the gaze from the other side and saw the young man's slightly stiff and helpless expression.

Instead, she smiled generously at Gu Yifan and said, "Sit down and eat."

As he spoke, a faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on Zhuge Liang's pretty face.

She could have easily chosen a conservative nightgown, but for some inexplicable reason, she still opted for an ice silk lace slip dress.

On one hand, she is Zhuge Liang, and on the other hand, she wants to prove that although she is older, her figure and skin are no less than those of a young girl.

On the other hand, humans are not plants or trees; how can they be without feelings?

That kiss completely changed the relationship between Zhuge Dasheng and Gu Yifan, and they began to move towards a more intimate relationship.

Zhuge Dasheng struggled with his decision but couldn't resist his instincts, and ultimately, almost inexplicably, chose this sundress that he had never worn since he bought it.

Zhuge Dasheng was initially a little apprehensive, but then he saw Gu Yifan staring at him intently.

Zhuge Liang was delighted.

Even a middle-aged woman can still have the charm to make young men unable to look away.

"it is good."

Gu Yifan withdrew his gaze, nodded, and then remembered something, "Oh right, I saw that you like red wine, so I bought two bottles and put them on the coffee table in the living room."

Gu Yifan didn't plan to drink the red wine he bought that night; he just felt it was polite to bring something when visiting someone's home.

As for the red wine, Gu Yifan didn't choose anything too expensive, just something in the thousand-yuan range.

The good news is that there's finally a rebate this time. Zhuge Dasheng's rebate is the same as Wanyu's at the beginning, which is ten times.

Making ten thousand or so yuan, feeling great.

"It's good that you've come, why bring any gifts?" Zhuge Dasheng said reproachfully.

Even disregarding their current relationship, just the fact that Gu Yifan sped to the hospital in the middle of the night that night showed Zhuge Dasheng that he considered him one of his own.

"Hehe, we can't forget etiquette." Gu Yifan scratched the back of his head and chuckled sheepishly.

Zhuge Dasheng nodded, not suggesting a drink. She was worried that if she drank more and let Gu Yifan stay overnight, she might really lose control of herself.

Dali is still at home.

For their relationship to truly take the final step, they still need a catalyst.

Gu Yifan wasn't in a hurry. He hadn't come with any ulterior motives, and the kiss was purely accidental.

These past few days, Wan Yu has been radiant.

Gu Yifan, like many landlords, had no surplus grain and needed to recuperate.

After dinner.

Gu Yifan wasn't in a hurry to leave.

Wanyu is gone, what can she do back at the apartment?

However, the two agreed to video chat when Wanyu was free.

Gu Yifan watched TV with Dali for a while longer. The little girl lay quietly in his arms, her face resting on Gu Yifan's chest, just like a father and daughter with a very close relationship.

Even when she was getting sleepy, she still didn't want to go upstairs and begged Gu Yifan to stay.

Known daughter Moruomu.

Zhuge Dasheng knew that Dali lacked companionship and care during her growth, and he couldn't bear to see his daughter disappointed.

She then looked at Gu Yifan apologetically, asking him to stay a little longer.

Since he could complete two daily tasks at once, Gu Yifan had no reason to refuse and gave Zhuge Dasheng a reassuring look.

it is more than words.

The little girl eventually fell asleep curled up on the sofa, half asleep.

Zhuge Dasheng dimmed the living room lights.

She poured herself a glass of red wine, made Gu Yifan a cup of tea, and then sat back down to continue their quiet conversation.

Gu Yifan thought of the 'Empress' Miss Qin and asked about Qin Yumo's recent situation.

Leaning back against the cushioned backrest, Zhuge Dasheng, exuding the charm of a mature and beautiful woman, glanced at him with a slightly furrowed brow and a half-smile.

"What, you're already concerned about them after just one meeting?"

His tone carried a hint of jealousy.

"Big Sister Sheng," Gu Yifan quickly protested.

Zhuge Dasheng took a sip of red wine and shook his head. "I haven't been in much contact with Yu Mo lately."

"It's strange, Yu Mo always seems to run into some scumbags. She has a strong personality, so she should just find a quiet place to calm down and get over it quickly."

As Zhuge Dasheng spoke, he glanced sideways at Gu Yifan, his meaning quite clear.

Don't even think about provoking Qin Yumo.

Gu Yifan nodded thoughtfully; Qin Yumo did indeed have a strong personality.

In the storyline, Qin Yumo and Richard had been dating for several years, so their feelings for each other were definitely deep.

Upon learning that Richard was two-timing her, she decisively severed all ties with him, demonstrating her strong and resolute character.

According to Lu Ziqiao's experience, regardless of gender, a large proportion of people will choose to forgive their cheating partners because the sunk costs keep increasing.

From this perspective, Qin Yumo is quite decisive and dares to love and hate.

On the other hand, anyone who has the willpower to successfully lose weight from 200 pounds to 80 pounds is a tough character.

Gu Yifan felt no guilt whatsoever for letting Qin Yumo see Richard's true colors beforehand; she should be thanking him, right?

As for provoking him, Gu Yifan didn't think he was any better than Richard, so he decided to forget about it.

Zhuge Dasheng admired Gu Yifan's handsome profile and couldn't help but take a sip of red wine.

A youthful and energetic vibe, with sharp, angular features, makes for the perfect accompaniment to drinks.

It's not the wine that intoxicates, but the person themselves.

Zhuge Dasheng thought it was time to let Yifan leave.

Otherwise, her hard-won regained rationality would gradually succumb to the charm of this young man again.

Furthermore, only by getting Gu Yifan to leave quickly could she return to her room to redeem herself.

To comfort a heart that has remained unfulfilled for over thirty years.

"I'm taking Dali upstairs to sleep," Zhuge Dasheng said softly. "It's getting late, Yifan, you should go back too."

Gu Yifan was surprised that Madam Zhuge, who had been chatting with him just a moment ago, would suddenly issue an order to leave.

He didn't intend to stay any longer.

“Okay, then I’ll carry Dali up there.” Gu Yifan nodded.

The little girl was sleeping soundly in his arms. It wouldn't be good if Zhuge Dasheng came to hold her and woke up Dali.

"Thank you~"

Gu Yifan easily carried the little girl upstairs.

Zhuge Dasheng leaned against the door, her jade fingers hooking a wine glass, her beautiful eyes slightly unfocused as she watched Gu Yifan tuck his daughter in, a hint of sorrow flashing in her eyes.

Fate always plays cruel tricks on people.

Why can't he be her age?

Just as Gu Yifan got up, preparing to leave.

The little girl, half asleep, suddenly mumbled something.

The room was quiet.

Gu Yifan was startled and subconsciously looked at Zhuge Dasheng. He believed that his wife had heard their daughter's sleep-talking.

Sure enough, Lady Zhuge also stood there, stunned.

My daughter's indistinct murmurs echoed in my ears.
"Brother Yifan, when can I start calling you 'Dad'?"

awkward
Gu Yifan gently closed the door.

Neither of them spoke first as they went downstairs.

Zhuge Dasheng escorted Gu Yifan all the way to the door.

Standing in front of the steps.

The beautiful woman, her face flushed, bit her lip and said, "Yifan and Dali were just joking, don't take it to heart."

Gu Yifan blinked and smiled, "What did Dali say? I didn't really hear it clearly."

Zhuge Dasheng stared blankly at the small man under the moonlight, his expression gradually softening.

"Well, be careful on the road."

Gu Yifan was also admiring the mature woman in front of him. Perhaps Zhuge Dasheng didn't notice, but one of her straps had slipped down a little.

That beautiful scene then appeared before Gu Yifan's eyes.

Long live fair skin!
Gu Yifan sighed, "If Zhuge Dasheng is so fair and beautiful under the moonlight, then what about Xinling, who is the fairest of them all?"

"Sister Dasheng, I've accompanied Dali, shouldn't I offer some reward?"

Gu Yifan didn't rush down the steps. Instead, he turned around and faced Zhuge Dasheng with a smile.

He was tall and had a bright, piercing gaze.

Zhuge Dasheng panicked a little and then noticed that the suspenders were about to fall down to his shoulders.

She quickly pulled him up, her cheeks flushed. "What reward do you want?"

My heart is pounding.

Gu Yifan stepped forward without saying a word.

The two shadows merged into one under the moonlight.

Emotional outbursts always come suddenly, and are always intense and unpredictable.

Eyes facing each other.

Zhuge Liang did not hesitate.

She raised her flawless beautiful face and kissed Gu Yifan deeply again, hooking her arms around his neck.

It seems to be an outlet for suppressed emotions.
Gu Yifan could taste a faint sweetness of wine, but before he could savor the flavor further...

But Zhuge Dasheng pushed him away.

"Okay, that's fine."

Zhuge Dasheng was surprised by Gu Yifan's boldness, her pretty face blushed with embarrassment and a hint of annoyance.

He actually captured her heart at the villa's entrance.
"We can't do this." Zhuge Dasheng gasped for breath, not daring to look at Gu Yifan.

"Yifan, I'm much older than you. You deserve a better girl than me."

Let's calm down first.

Facing Zhuge Dasheng, who turned back in a panic, Gu Yifan simply said softly.

"Sister Great Sage".

"The moon is really beautiful tonight."

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Zhuge Liang's steps were slow to come down.

Ultimately, she chose to disregard the lawyer's rationality.

What utter nonsense about rationality!
She turned around and, like a moth drawn to a flame, threw herself into the young man's arms without a second thought.

This time, Zhuge Dasheng even took the initiative to take Gu Yifan's hand and place it on her heart, letting him feel her intense heartbeat.

Yoshihisa
The steps in front of the door.

Zhuge Dasheng nestled close in the warm embrace, his high-piled hair now flowing freely, like a shy young girl nestled in her lover's arms.

"So... what do we do now?" Gu Yifan asked softly.

Zhuge Dasheng's delicate body trembled as if she had been electrocuted. She gritted her teeth and said softly.

"You are still my little brother, Yifan."

"what?"

Zhuge Dasheng trembled slightly, unwilling to look at his disappointed eyes.

"Yifan, we are still too far apart in age. Please forgive me."

"If you miss me and Dali, come back and visit more often. I hope you can find a suitable girl too."

“However,” Zhuge Dasheng said softly, paused for a moment, raised her pretty face to look at Gu Yifan, and said steadily.

"But don't forget me."

Faced with this dilemma, Zhuge Liang chose a compromise.

She couldn't be Gu Yifan's woman openly, but she was willing to maintain a closer relationship with him in private.

The price she paid was that she tacitly accepted that Gu Yifan would have other girlfriends.

Gu Yifan drove away.

Zhuge Dasheng stood at the door, watching the Mercedes drive away until its taillights were no longer visible.

She stretched out her delicate hand and covered her mouth tightly, but tears kept sliding down her cheeks.

Gu Yifan just told her.

I had a dream in which the two of us became husband and wife and spent our lives together.

Although reason tells Zhuge Dasheng that it is almost unheard of for two people to have the same dream.

But now she is just a woman.

He was no longer the rational and composed lawyer he once was.

Zhuge Dasheng preferred to believe that this was the answer given to her by Heaven.

It allowed two people who were destined not to be together to have a beautiful memory.

At midnight, the wind picked up.
The wind gently lifted Zhuge Liang's jet-black hair.

She tilted her head back, looking at the crescent moon in the sky with a mixture of reproach and a smile, her soft voice sounding like a sob.

You were born before I was born, and I was born after you had grown old. You regret that I was born too late, and I regret that you were born too early.

Back downstairs at the apartment building.

Gu Yifan didn't go upstairs immediately, but took out a pack of cigarettes he had bought at the convenience store.

Sitting in the car, I slowly lit the lamp.

A wisp of white smoke rose slowly and dissipated in the cool night sky.

First it was Wan Yu Xin Ling, Sister Wei Wei, Nuo Lan, and now there's Sister Yi Fei and Zhuge Da Sheng.

How can I repay the emotional debt I owe?

I doubt it will ever be over.

"Gu Yifan, you're pretty scummy too," Gu Yifan muttered self-deprecatingly.

However, since things had come to this point, he couldn't simply let go and choose only one of them.

So what if I'm a jerk? I don't care what the world thinks. Let them think what they want.

Just as Gu Yifan got out of the car with a cigarette in his mouth, preparing to go back to his apartment.

A slightly surprised voice rang out.

"Gu Yifan?"

"Eh?"

Gu Yifan turned his head and saw that it was Hu Yifei, who was out wandering around in the middle of the night instead of sleeping.

"Sister Yifei? Why haven't you gone back to your apartment yet?"

"Well, you little rascal, when did you start learning bad habits and smoking?!"

Hu Yifei, however, gave an irrelevant answer. She frowned, stepped forward, and snatched away the cigarette that Gu Yifan had just taken two puffs of, throwing it on the ground and stomping it out.

"Don't you know that men who smoke have an unpleasant smoky smell? You're not allowed to smoke."

Hu Yifei said forcefully.

Gu Yifan smiled. "As expected of you, Ms. Hu."

After stubbing out her cigarette, Hu Yifei looked at her with suspicion in her beautiful eyes, "Are you in a bad mood? Something's on your mind."

Gu Yifan naturally denied it outright.

But Hu Yifei was convinced that he had something on his mind. It's not that all men with something on their minds like to sit in their cars and light a cigarette.

After guessing for a while, Ms. Hu suddenly realized, "Is it because Wanyu went home and became depressed?"

"Really, no." Gu Yifan said, both amused and exasperated.

He didn't understand why everyone was talking about Wanyu's return home this time, as if his love with Wanyu was doomed.

"Anyway, I promised Wanyu that I would keep an eye on you until she comes back," Hu Yifei said matter-of-factly, whether she believed it or not.

"By the way, Zeng Xiaoxian is having a celebration party at a bar, wanna go together?"

"What victory celebration banquet?"

"Let's celebrate the successful premiere of his first episode," Hu Yifei replied with a shrug.

"It is said that she was originally rejected by the radio station leaders, but later became a host again because of Wanyu's father's connections."

Gu Yifan chuckled dryly, "It really has been quite a rollercoaster ride."

Hu Yifei pulled Gu Yifan and headed towards the commercial street.

"Wait a moment."

"what?"

Gu Yifan threw the cigarette, which he had only smoked once, along with the pack, into the trash can.

This stuff is really hard to get.

The system even notified him that he had just taken a sip and lost some health.

This small gesture made Hu Yifei feel much happier, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

along the way.

Ms. Hu brought up the topic of the start of school and asked Gu Yifan to continue going to school with her tomorrow.

"You just happened to be helping me out. I'll keep an eye on you for Wanyu. You've been nowhere to be seen all afternoon. Who knows where you've been gallivanting off to?"

Gu Yifan had no rebuttal.

Inside the bar.

Zeng Xiaoxian was showing off his experiences today.

"The station's leaders all came to watch my program, and some even encouraged me to do well and keep up the good work."

"I think it's not that Teacher Zeng is particularly capable, it's that Wanyu's father has a lot of influence," Meijia said with a grin.

“I agree.” Zhanbo finished his early shift and, upon hearing about the gathering, rushed to the bar without even returning to his suite.

Zeng Xiaoxian's expression froze. "Anyway, I'm going to be a TV host from now on! Cheers, everyone, let's celebrate this big step forward on my road to success!"

"Ahem, Teacher Zeng, why didn't you wait for me and Sister Yifei?" Gu Yifan's voice came.

Zeng Xiaoxian turned his head and jumped up from the sofa, "How could I forget my great hero? Please sit down."

"The apartment's men are all here." Lu Ziqiao beamed, probably having successfully avenged himself.

"Teacher Zeng, is your next goal the same as Guan Gu's, to find a hot and passionate partner?" Gu Yifan joked as he sat down next to Zhanbo.

Hu Yifei grabbed Zhanbo by the ear, pulled him up, and roared angrily.

"You bastard, I cooked dinner for you at home, and you didn't even say a word before sneaking over here. Do you want to die?!"

Zhanbo, with a mournful face, said, "Sister, I was wrong."

Zhanbo: It's precisely because my sister cooked that I don't want to go back.

Hu Yifei calmed down and naturally sat down next to Gu Yifan.

Zeng Xiaoxian chuckled dryly. If he knew what Zhanbo was thinking, he would definitely nod in agreement.

"Alright, alright, everyone's due. Cheers!"

"cheers!"

After downing half a glass of draft beer in one gulp, Gu Yifan breathed a sigh of relief.

Just then, a familiar, sweet voice rang out from behind him.

"Is everyone here? Am I still missing?"

Gu Yifan was startled and turned around to see a beautiful woman walking gracefully towards him, looking at him with a sly gaze.

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"sister?"

(End of this chapter)