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

Chapter 212 'Doro' Belonging to Gu Yifan

I had the experience of buying sanitary napkins for Lin Wanyu once.

This time, Gu Yifan was very familiar with the process.

There is a large supermarket at the intersection not far from the residential area.

"Goal set! Let's go! Good luck!"

Gu Yifan stood at the supermarket entrance, took a deep breath, and walked in without changing his expression.

with a clear purpose.

Gu Yifan quickly went to the living area on the second floor, took a pack of disposable women's underwear, and several packs of daytime and nighttime sanitary napkins.

Without changing his expression, he walked to the cashier.

"Excellent, you've evaded the enemy's line of sight! Success is just one step away."

Although my hands were shaking a little when I took out my money to pay, the cashier noticed.

As Gu Yifan paid the bill and left, he clearly heard a soft laugh behind him.

Gu Yifan: (ω*)
It seems that supermarket cashiers will have a new topic of conversation for the next two weeks.

"I saw a handsome young man the other day buying sanitary napkins for his girlfriend, and he even got shy."

But at least it's something.
"Mission accomplished! You did it! What a thrilling battle!"

After leaving the supermarket.

Gu Yifan stopped at the door, sighed, and made up his mind.

If I go out to buy groceries later, I definitely won't come to this supermarket again.

Walk towards the rented room.

Gu Yifan recalled that he had asked Ms. Hu out of curiosity why sanitary napkins were divided into daytime and nighttime types.

This is how the brave and invincible Ms. Hu answered.
The daytime sheets should be shorter and thinner, while the nighttime sheets should be longer and thicker to prevent menstrual blood from staining the sheets.

Gu Yifan: Another useless piece of knowledge has been added.

Rental housing.

Gu Yifan closed the door, walked to the bathroom door, and knocked.

The door opened with a click.

Xinling's fair little hand tentatively reached out.

Gu Yifan suppressed a laugh and handed the bag through the slightly ajar door.

Seeing that Xinling's face was still flushed, like pigeon blood, she quickly lowered her head, avoiding Gu Yifan's gaze, and dared not look at him.

"Thanks."

After speaking in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, she slammed the door shut.

Gu Yifan thought to himself, "This girl is not only very traditional, but also very shy."

After a rustling sound.

Xinling's face was still flushed as she walked out of the bathroom, wearing the loose-fitting trousers she had prepared.

"Have you changed it?"

Hearing Gu Yifan's voice, Xinling became even more shy. She hummed in agreement, walked to the living room, and twisted the hem of her clothes with her small hands, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Brother, take your pants off and I'll wash them for you."

"It's nothing." Gu Yifan waved his hand; he had wiped it with a wet wipe.

Their eyes met, and they both saw the tension in each other's eyes.
"puff"

It's unclear whether Xinling or Gu Yifan laughed first.

Anyway, they both started laughing, which was a bit inexplicable but very relaxing.

After laughing, they both seemed much more at ease.

"Did you buy it at the supermarket?"

Xinling walked over in small steps and sat down next to Gu Yifan. Seeing that he didn't seem to care, she took advantage of the situation and hugged his strong waist, asking in a low voice.

Happiness shone in Cyndi's big eyes.

"Okay, don't go to that supermarket when you go grocery shopping later." Gu Yifan blushed.

"Hehe." Xinling laughed brightly, rubbing her face against Gu Yifan's arm.

"Good~"

She was no longer helpless and had to rely on herself.

"Thank you~"

"Oh, it's nothing." Gu Yifan waved his hand.

Even if a man from Tokyo University is burned to ashes, his mouth will still be hard.

"Did I buy the wrong thing?"

Xinling shook her head, her face slightly flushed, and muttered, "Brother, you bought something so expensive, it wasn't necessary."

There was also a bill in the bag. When Xinling saw the price, she immediately felt a little heartache.

Men, indeed, tend to spend money extravagantly.

Actually, it's because Cyndi Wang is too virtuous and meticulous in her calculations.

"Huh?" Gu Yifan was confused. There was a discount on sanitary napkins?

"I usually use those big bags that cost just a few dollars, it's very economical," Xinling explained softly.

These small packages cost more than ten yuan, which is equivalent to her daily food expenses.

As soon as Xinling finished speaking, she saw Gu Yifan's expression become more serious. "A big pack of sanitary napkins that costs only a few dollars?"

Cyndi was somewhat confused.

Gu Yifan raised his hand and pressed it on Xinling's head, speaking in a deep voice.

"You're not allowed to buy those cheap, big packs of sanitary napkins anymore, understand?"

“But actually there’s no difference, it works very well,” Xinling said softly, not understanding why Gu Yifan said that.

But Gu Yifan lightly tapped his forehead, "No buts! It's a must!"

Xinling covered her forehead and obediently nodded, "Okay~"

Anyway, since it's already been used, and Brother Yifan doesn't know, I might as well just agree to it for now.

Xinling thought.

Gu Yifan could tell that Xinling wasn't taking it too seriously, so he gave her a little scare.

"You'll suffer a big loss if you try to save a little money. Those cheap and low-quality products are produced in very unsanitary environments, and you might get sick from them, you know?"

"Ulceration, pus discharge, and the like."

Xinling's previously nonchalant expression froze, and she asked timidly, "Really?"

"Hmm." Gu Yifan earnestly lectured the naive girl, "So don't use those that are too cheap."

Xinling thought for a moment, then nodded emphatically, "Then I'll listen to my brother."

Her body is no longer her own, so she should cherish it even more.

After all, if you get sick
It's probably unusable now.

Gu Yifan nodded in satisfaction, "That's more like it. Let's go to the supermarket."

I glanced at my watch; after all this commotion, it was already past four o'clock.

"Good~"

After Xinling changed her clothes, the two went out.

Xinling suddenly remembered something and secretly tugged at Gu Yifan's sleeve, "By the way, how do you know so much?"

Gu Yifan's expression stiffened, and he coughed, "Of course it's from the news on TV, would I lie to you?"

Xinling believed it to be true.

The two walked to the car.

Gu Yifan got into the driver's seat, started the car, and turned out of the parking space.

The supermarket is right next door, hmm, let's pass on that.

After thinking about it, Gu Yifan was still a little worried.

"Whether I'm around or not, remember to take good care of yourself. Don't ruin your health to save money. If you don't have enough money, just tell me."

These words might sound like rambling to others.

As Xinling listened, her eyes gradually filled with tears.

What might seem like annoying nagging to most people was the kind of care she desperately craved but could never have.

All these years
Cyndi finally felt truly cared for.

Like the little match girl, the lit match illuminated Xinling's heart on a cold winter night.

But it is brighter and warmer, enough to help her fight off the harsh winter.

Even if it's like a moth drawn to a flame, Xinling doesn't want to go back to the dark and lonely days of the past.

"Have you remembered everything I said?"

Gu Yifan's voice pulled Xinling, whose nose was stinging with tears, back to reality.

Xinling secretly wiped her eyes and nodded emphatically, "I heard you, brother~"

Gu Yifan was taken aback.

No, he didn't say anything harsh, so why is this girl losing her pearls again?

"Don't cry."

Xinling shook her head, her eyes fixed on Gu Yifan, wiping away the tears in her eyes, and smiled sweetly.

"Brother, you're saying too much. Cyndi might forget it."

Gu Yifan's face darkened.

But then Xinling gently placed her small hand on the back of his hand and said, word by word.

"So, Cyndi can't live without you. You can't leave Cyndi until she remembers everything."

Gu Yifan smiled and said, "Why are you taking this so seriously? I never said I would leave you."

Cyndi smiled playfully, "Hehe~ Brother is the best."

As she spoke, the girl blushed slightly and whispered.

"If Xinling makes a mistake again, brother, you should punish me severely so that I can remember it more deeply."

Gu Yifan's heart skipped a beat.

Is this punishment serious?

Xinling wanted to find a wet market to buy groceries, as they would be cheaper there; supermarkets were too expensive.

But whoever is driving has the final say.

Gu Yifan took Xinling directly to a shopping mall to park. These malls usually have large supermarkets in the basement.

"Brother, you don't need to come here just to buy some groceries. Parking is expensive."

The housekeeper, Xinling, felt a little distressed about the money again, so she pouted and tried to persuade her.

Gu Yifan was unconvinced. How much rebate could he get by going to the vegetable market?

"We need to buy some things for the new house. Also, as I just told you, listen to me, and you've made the mistake of trying to save money again."

The obedient and well-behaved Xinling was no match for Gu Yifan, who had inherited the Lu family's Spring and Autumn Annals, and was completely under his control.

Xinling felt wronged; how could this be considered recklessly saving money?
She only wanted to advise Gu Yifan not to spend money recklessly, but Xinling thought dejectedly, "Is being frugal wrong?" Seeing Gu Yifan's ambiguous smile, Xinling pouted and admitted her 'mistake'.

"Sorry, I was wrong."

"Since a mistake has been made, shouldn't there be a punishment?" Gu Yifan smiled meaningfully.

Xinling, embarrassed and with her heart racing, asked, "What kind of punishment?"

"Choose either a spanking or a slap on the bottom." Gu Yifan was still too shy to say it directly.

Xinling blushed. This wasn't a punishment at all; it was clearly Yifan trying to take advantage of her.

Cyndi understood it clearly.

However, she was happy to cooperate with Gu Yifan.

After thinking for a moment, he said in a voice barely audible, "Then...buttocks."

"Eh?"

Gu Yifan was taken aback. Oh, it seems he underestimated Xinling.

Why are you wearing Pinru's clothes?

Xinling stretched out her palm and looked innocently at Gu Yifan.

Gu Yifan: "???"

That's not what you were talking about.

As they stared at each other, Xinling's cheeks gradually turned red. She lowered her head, avoiding Gu Yifan's gaze. She simply couldn't bear the thought of being spanked by Gu Yifan in public, even in a car.

Fortunately, Gu Yifan said the same thing, how could he bear to hit this obedient and well-behaved beauty?

Gu Yifan's gaze fell on Xinling's hand.

It was an unintentional glance, but the smile on his face faded, and he fell silent.

Those were hands that had absolutely nothing to do with the beautiful words used to describe a woman's delicate hands, such as slender, pretty, long, or like jade.

A pair of orphan's hands.

It was exceptionally rough, with some frostbite scars and calluses from carrying heavy objects, making it look quite ugly.

It's likely that the welfare and benefits in the orphanage weren't very good, which also proves the hardships Cyndi Wang went through.

How could one not feel sorry for and pity them?

Xinling is always trying to save money, which makes her seem stingy, but the one or two hundred yuan she saves is enough to cover a child's food expenses for a month.

Xinling waited a moment, but before she felt a pain in her palm, she secretly looked up.

But she noticed the expression on Gu Yifan's face as he stared at her small hands.

Xinling's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively tried to pull her hand back, but Gu Yifan held it.

"Brother." Xinling shifted her body uneasily.

What makes Xinling feel most inferior is her rough hands, which don't match her fair and delicate skin.

Xinling, in particular, noticed Wanyu's slender hands, which were fair and beautiful, like warm jade carved naturally, clearly the hands of a rich young lady.

The class differences can be seen from this.

"Are my hands ugly?" Xinling asked, biting her lip, feeling a little sad.

As if she were explaining something, Xinling said softly.

"But everything else about me is pretty good-looking, it's just my hands that aren't."

Xinling was afraid that Gu Yifan would dislike her.

After all, sometimes she feels inferior when she sees her own hands.

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Gu Yifan interrupted Xinling, flicking her nose with his finger and speaking seriously.

"Would you like your hands to become soft and smooth too?"

"Huh?" Xinling asked, bewildered.

Gu Yifan patted Xinling's hand with a gentle smile, "Don't worry, I'll go to the pharmacy to get you some herbs. After boiling and cooling them, soak your hands in them every day, and soon you'll have hands as beautiful as other girls'."

Xinling stared blankly at Gu Yifan, her heart trembling countless times.

She quickly lowered her head to hide her reddened eyes.

"it is good"

"If there truly is a god, and the god is above, I beg you, please transfer all of Brother Yifan's future difficulties onto me."

After we finished shopping and came out of the mall.

The sky was gradually darkening, and the last rays of the sunset had not yet completely disappeared.

There are more cars on the streets, and more pedestrians too.

Gu Yifan bought a lot of things, basically filling the trunk and the back seat.

Back to the rental house.

Xinling originally wanted to cook, but Gu Yifan stopped her.

“Next time, Cyndi, you can cook. Today, I'll cook. You haven't tasted my cooking yet, have you?”

Gu Yifan put on his newly bought apron and placed a large pile of seasonings into the empty cupboard, along with a new pot that was waiting to be boiled.

At the same time, he turned his head and smiled at Xinling.

His confident demeanor made Xinling hesitate.

On the one hand, she felt that Gu Yifan was so tired today, he should just sit outside comfortably watching TV and wait for her to cook.

On the other hand, Xinling was also very tempted and wanted to try Gu Yifan's cooking.

"Then I'll help you, brother, wash the vegetables and cut the meat," Xinling quickly decided.

Seeing Gu Yifan frown, Xinling knew what he was thinking, and smiled sweetly, "It's okay, brother. Anyway, my hands have been like this for so many years. I can't just stop washing vegetables and cooking from now on, can I?"

Cyndi is not a pampered young lady, nor will she become a pampered heiress who never lifts a finger.

She prefers to be a virtuous wife and loving mother who does laundry, cooks, and takes care of everything. Having a home has always been her wish.

"Okay then." Gu Yifan thought for a moment and nodded.

Xinling returned wearing the new pajamas Gu Yifan had bought for her.

The pajamas were light pink with white lace trim, a little tacky, but Cyndi looked adorable in them. The pajamas were printed with white flower petals and cartoon bunnies.

Just then, Gu Yifan also took the pork skin he had cut off from the pork belly and successfully finished cooking.

The entire kitchen, and even the living room, was filled with the aroma of lard.

The specific principle of seasoning a pot is to heat the pot until it is red-hot, and then wipe it with pigskin. The high-temperature oil forms a secondary protective layer, which improves durability and reduces sticking.

It's the same principle as applying oil to a pot after cooking.

A well-maintained pot is more durable than a poorly maintained pot, and the food cooked in it tastes better.

Finally, Gu Yifan added an egg. Mmm, it was very smooth and didn't stick to the pan at all.

Xinling looked at the eggs that Gu Yifan had thrown into the trash can with a pained expression.

"This was bought by Brother Yifan, so I can't say anything or he'll be unhappy."

Xinling comforted herself several times before she calmed down.

While cooking.

Xinling often gets lost in thought, always secretly gazing at Gu Yifan's profile as he stands in front of the stove with a serious expression.

This is the life she has always longed for.

Now that it has actually come true, Cyndi Wang even feels a little unreal.

"Xinling, Xinling?"

“Yes,” Xinling quickly agreed.

"Give me the sliced beef and some cilantro," Gu Yifan began to give orders.

Xinling didn't have high expectations for Gu Yifan's cooking; as long as it was edible and cooked properly, that was fine.

She's not picky.

But soon, Cyndi discovered it.

Gu Yifan is really good at cooking!
One after another, delicious dishes, each with its own unique color, aroma, and flavor, gradually filled the coffee table in the living room.

The small house was filled with the aroma of delicious food.

Cyndi swallowed hard several times, her appetite tingling, feeling a bit hungry.

Finally, after Gu Yifan turned off the stove and finished making the last West Lake beef soup.

Xinling couldn't help but admire, "Brother, you're so amazing! Have you ever learned to cook?"

Although Cyndi can cook, she wouldn't say her food is particularly delicious.

But watching Gu Yifan cook is a pleasure to watch; he's unhurried and has everything under control.

Cyndi was somewhat relieved that she hadn't insisted on cooking.

Otherwise, wouldn't that be embarrassing?

"I feel like you can do everything, bro."

Gu Yifan smiled; what a chef most wants to hear is praise from diners.

"It's alright, maybe it's just a talent. I hope you eat more, I won't fight you for it~"

"Hehe, it's settled then, they're all mine~ I'm going to eat my fill until I'm stuffed." Xinling smiled brightly, showing her playful side.

Four dishes and one soup.

Stir-fried bok choy with vinegar, beef with cilantro, twice-cooked pork with garlic sprouts, steamed prawns with dipping sauce, and West Lake beef soup.

The main dish was freshly made shrimp wontons from the supermarket. After Gu Yifan asked Xinling if she could eat spicy food, he made them into red oil wontons, which enhanced the flavor to a whole new level.

The total time was only twenty minutes.

Xinling and Gu Yifan each took a soft cushion and sat on the ground, along with a large bucket of juice.

"Thank you for your hard work, brother~" Xinling smiled sweetly and thanked him politely. If her eyes hadn't been fixed on the food for a moment, she would have been even more sincere.

"Eat up." Gu Yifan picked up his chopsticks first, but before he could even pick up any food, Xinling thoughtfully placed a piece of twice-cooked pork on his plate.

"Xinling, you don't need to worry about me, you eat."

Cyndi nodded and said okay.

After a while, Xinling dipped the peeled, tender shrimp in the sauce and put them into Gu Yifan's bowl.

"Xinling, you don't need to worry about me."

"Okay~" Xinling said with a smile, slurping up the shrimp head.

Another moment passed.

Gu Yifan's bowl was piled high with peeled shrimp.

Xinling smiled secretly and contentedly, licking her fingers, "Mmm~ the shrimp heads are so delicious."

(○゜ε＾○)
"Give me your bowl, let's switch."

Cyndi: "."

Cleverness can backfire.

Xinling watched helplessly as Gu Yifan placed the shrimp she had painstakingly peeled back in front of her.