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

Chapter 221 The Red Candle Represents Her Feelings

Xinling, who was initially nervous, became even more attentive after relaxing.

When Gu Yifan was cooking, she would carefully place the washed vegetables next to him.

Once a dish is cooked, it will be served without Gu Yifan needing to say anything.

When Gu Yifan finished cooking and came out of the kitchen, Xinling had already tidied up the coffee table and served fragrant rice.

Sit quietly and wait eagerly for him to arrive.

She looks exactly like a newlywed bride.

The saying, "What people hate is not cooking itself, but the preparation and cleanup work before and after cooking," reveals the truth.

If he could cook without having to worry about anything and just stir-fry some vegetables and make rice, Gu Yifan would be happy to cook every day.

Gu Yifan untied his apron.

"Give it to me." Xinling got up, took it, and hung it up in the kitchen.

Gu Yifan could hear the sound of running water coming from the bathroom.

"Brother, please sit down and eat." Xinling came out and saw Gu Yifan still standing there, and said softly.

"Hmm, why is there running water coming from the bathroom?" Gu Yifan asked as he sat down.

Xinling took out a chilled beer from the refrigerator and popped the tab open.

He poured a glass for Gu Yifan, then poured a little more for himself. The golden liquid had a few bubbles and a refreshing aroma of wheat sprouts.

Seeing Gu Yifan pick up the cup and place it in front of him.

Xinling secretly breathed a sigh of relief, smiled sweetly, and explained in a gentle voice.

"There's a small bathtub in the bathroom. I scrubbed it thoroughly yesterday, and now I'm filling it with water."

"After you finish dinner, you can take a bath."

"Oh?" Gu Yifan stared at Xinling across from him with a half-smile.

Cyndi Wang felt a little guilty after seeing this.

Gu Yifan knew perfectly well what this young girl was thinking.

Whether it's running the bathwater in advance or serving beer in front of you, it's all a subtle way of trying to keep them there.

It seems Cyndi is still afraid of him leaving.

"Xinling will definitely become a virtuous wife and loving mother in the future," Gu Yifan said, half sighing and half joking.

"Brother~" Xinling said coquettishly, her pretty face turning even redder.

Gu Yifan picked up his wine glass and took a gulp, feeling refreshed.

Across from her, Cyndi's slightly flushed face broke into a sweet smile.

That's it now.

She is naturally meticulous and good at taking care of people, not to mention...
"Yifan took care of me before, so from now on, let Xinling take care of him." Xinling blushed and boldly expressed her feelings.

Gu Yifan picked up his chopsticks, smiled, and said, "Let's eat."

"Okay." Xinling wanted to repeat the process of serving food to Gu Yifan earlier.

"Eat your own food, don't give me any."

Xinling then reluctantly gave up.

He picked up a thin slice of white meat, but then hesitated when he saw the small bowl of condiments in front of him.

She had a lot of dietary restrictions compared to Lin Daiyu, such as not eating onions, ginger, and garlic, especially raw ones, as well as not eating strong-smelling foods, offal, oily foods, and spicy foods.

Cyndi actually has no aversion to eating raw onions and garlic; in fact, she enjoys them quite a bit. However, the problem is that her mouth will smell bad after eating garlic.

If the two of them kiss again later, wouldn't that be a bit unpleasant?

After hesitating for a moment, Xinling simply dipped her finger in the sauce and put it in her mouth.

Seeing this, Gu Yifan asked curiously, "Why don't you dip it more? Don't you like minced garlic?"

This garlic-infused pork belly, while authentic, isn't quite so.

Gu Yifan bought pork leg meat, which was directly pressure-cooked. Originally, it should have been stewed with soy sauce and spices for dipping sauce, but that was too much trouble.

I simply used light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white sugar instead, along with minced chili peppers, minced garlic, and sesame oil.

Adding cilantro is also a good option if you like it; it makes a versatile dipping sauce.

Since it's for my own consumption, I'll keep everything simple.

Gu Yifan also picked up a piece of food; it tasted pretty good.

Xinling quickly shook her head, "No, that's not it."

She lowered her head, her face flushed, and said, "I'm scared, my mouth will taste bad later."

Gu Yifan: "."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Just brush your teeth later. If once isn't enough, brush them a few more times."

Hearing this, Xinling felt reassured and began to enjoy the delicious food.

"It's delicious!"

Xinling smiled and gave a thumbs up, "That's enough to open a restaurant."

Taste is one aspect, but who you eat with also plays a significant role.

At least Xinling felt that as long as she ate with Gu Yifan, even plain noodles would taste delicious.

Gu Yifan didn't say anything more, picking at his rice with one hand and sending text messages on his phone with the other.

This was sent to Su Weiwei. Gu Yifan wanted to ask her what procedures were required to open a studio company.

Su Weiwei is a business consultant, while Zhuge Dasheng focuses more on criminal cases.

Professional lawyers have their own areas of expertise. In addition to litigation, contract signing, business consulting, and business advisory are also career paths for lawyers.

Su Weiwei quickly replied to the message, jokingly asking if this was a business consultation or if she was consulting as Yifan's younger brother.

Gu Yifan asked what the difference was.

Su Weiwei said of course, business consulting requires an appointment and waiting list. She works after hours, and overtime pay is separate.

Gu Yifan then asked, "As a younger brother seeking advice?"
Su Weiwei said that he would have to spend a day with her as payment, and asked Gu Yifan which option he wanted.

Oh, she's secretly blaming him for not asking her out. These girls are so cunning.

Su Weiwei then asked Gu Yifan what kind of company he wanted to start and whether he had chosen an office location.

Gu Yifan replied to each one.

Su Weiwei said she would meet in person tomorrow, and Gu Yifan replied with an "okay," setting the date for the afternoon.

He put down his phone, looked up, and saw Xinling's bright, beautiful eyes looking at him with a pitiful expression.

"Just eat your food, why are you looking at me?" Gu Yifan said.

"It's so late, brother, who are you chatting with?" Xinling said, biting her lip, as she felt that even the delicious food in front of her didn't taste good anymore.

"It's about work," Gu Yifan replied with a smile. "Why are you jealous again? You've been a bit jealous lately, Xinling."

Xinling blushed instantly, stammered, and wished she could disappear into nowhere.

Had a meal.

Cyndi's heart was beating faster and faster, and she inevitably started to feel nervous.

While tidying up the coffee table, she would occasionally steal a glance at Gu Yifan, who was leaning back on the sofa watching TV.

Why isn't Yifan taking a shower?
Xinling's hesitant and embarrassed expression made Gu Yifan chuckle.

He made a move to get up, and Xinling quickly straightened up as well.

A glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

As it turned out, Gu Yifan simply changed his position and lay down comfortably again.

Although the house is old, it's still quite comfortable to live in.

Gu Yifan suddenly had a thought: if he didn't have the system and transmigrated to the Love Apartment world, he could just form a family with Xinling and live a peaceful life as a couple, which wouldn't be so bad.
Cyndi: Disappointed.
The resentment in his eyes was almost overflowing.

"Brother Yifan"

Xinling, holding her bowl and chopsticks, spoke hesitantly.

"Hmm?" Gu Yifan deliberately avoided looking at Xinling, tilting his head to watch the game being broadcast on the screen.

These are highlights from last year's World Cup.

Well, the next World Cup won't be for another 10 years.

Gu Yifan also gave up the idea of ​​buying lottery tickets to try his luck.

"Um, the bath water should be cold by now," Xinling said boldly, closing her eyes as she saw that Gu Yifan still didn't understand her meaning.

"Then you go take a shower first, I'll watch the game for a while longer."

Xinling swallowed hard, her face flushed, and stammered, "I...I'll wash first?"

Xinling was also encouraging herself.

It's just a shower. You were all prepared, why are you so nervous? It's not like Yifan is going to eat you.
On the contrary, if you want to become Yifan's woman completely, show some confidence!

But she's so nervous, what should she do?
"Uh, never mind, I'll wash first."

After teasing Xinling enough, Gu Yifan stretched and sat up.

Having already had experience with Lin Wanyu, Gu Yifan wasn't in such a hurry anymore.

The two of them can take it slow, especially since Xinling is obviously more nervous, so we need to comfort her.

"I'll wash first."

Gu Yifan took off his short-sleeved shirt, revealing his well-built and muscular physique, with clearly defined and evenly proportioned muscles—just the right amount.

With his indestructible body as a bonus, Gu Yifan's physique can almost be considered the most perfect proportion.

There is an indescribable beauty to it.

Xinling stared wide-eyed, her ears filled with the pounding of her heart.

This was her first time.
Seeing Yifan's physique so clearly, it's like seeing a sculpture, with sharp, defined features.

Men feel desire when they see a woman's figure, and women naturally feel the same way.

Cyndi's face was burning hot.

Seeing Gu Yifan walk to the bathroom door, Xinling suddenly blurted out something, almost as if possessed.

"Brother Yifan, would you like me to scrub your back?"

"Back scrub?" Gu Yifan turned his head, his expression somewhat surprised.

Is Cyndi really that bold?

"No, it's nothing."

As soon as Xinling met Gu Yifan's gaze, she immediately cowered, shook her head, and ran into the kitchen in a flash, her ears turning bright red.

What is she saying?
Gu Yifan smiled and pushed open the bathroom door.

There's still a long way to go before we can truly nurture Cyndi into a devoted and caring daughter.

I heard the bathroom door close.

Xinling, who was hiding in the kitchen, cautiously peeked out, her rosy cheeks looking incredibly delicate.

Yifan has already gone to take a shower, so what should she do next?
Xinling also lost the desire to do housework.

Her mind was in turmoil, as if some force was driving her to quietly step out of the kitchen.

Slowly moved to the bathroom door
Cyndi's heart was pounding wildly.

She vaguely heard the sound of water; was it Yifan sitting in that small bathtub?

Then... should she go in and rub Yifan's back later?

Xinling was extremely conflicted.

Before Cyndi could even prepare herself mentally...

"Click!" The bathroom door suddenly opened.

"Huh? What are you doing standing here?" Gu Yifan asked in surprise.

At the doorway, Cyndi's mind went completely blank.

Staring blankly at Gu Yifan as he opened the door, her heart leaped into her throat.

But then came some disappointment; Gu Yifan was still wearing trousers.

"You're done washing?"

"What are you talking about? I definitely didn't shower." Gu Yifan said irritably. Boys do shower faster, but it shouldn't take more than a minute.

Gu Yifan looked at Xinling suspiciously.

Was this girl trying to offer herself up to him?

Xinling felt shy under Gu Yifan's gaze and stammered, unable to utter a single word.

"Hey bro, what brings you out here?"

"Get me a bath towel."

"Oh"

Seeing that Xinling was still standing there, Gu Yifan pinched her pretty cheek.

"Don't block the road."

Xinling hurriedly stepped aside, her little head completely in a mess.

Fortunately, she recovered well after the surgery, and Gu Yifan helped her recuperate.

Otherwise, with such tension, I would have already had a breakdown.

Gu Yifan found the new bath towel he had bought that day in the living room and brought it back.

But they found that Cyndi was no longer standing at the bathroom door, and the bathroom door was closed.

What about people?

Gu Yifan wondered, but didn't pay much attention, thinking that perhaps she was just shy and hiding away.

He pushed open the bathroom door and walked in.

The next second, Gu Yifan was stunned by the scene before him.

Several pieces of clothing were scattered on the non-slip tile floor.

Old-fashioned lace-trimmed pajama bottoms lay quietly on the tiles, while a loose, unbuttoned pajama top lay on a small stool beside them.

Look up further.

It is Cyndi's unique pale skin, as white as snow, so delicate it seems to bleed, and it gleams under the light.

It's a pity that the black lace panties are still there.

However, in comparison, the plump, beautiful legs with their pale skin are even more striking.

Her voluptuous figure, while not possessing the incredible waist-to-hip ratio of Ms. Hu, still boasts curves that are absolutely eye-catching and admirable.

Xinling stood timidly in the center of the bathroom.

Her beautiful eyes were shy and timid, as if she was not used to Gu Yifan's gaze.

Xinling called out softly to Gu Yifan.

"Brother Yifan"

That pitiful-looking face stared intently at Gu Yifan, her red lips slightly bitten, her cheeks flushed.

Gu Yifan's mind, which had been shaken, cleared up somewhat after that call.

Cultivate more appreciation in your eyes, an appreciation for beauty.

Normally, Cyndi Wang is just an average beauty, maybe a little more so.

However, compared to Nuolan, Su Weiwei, and Lin Daiyu, she falls short.

But now, fair skin covers up a hundred flaws.

The shy beauty is even more stunningly beautiful.

"How did you get in?" Gu Yifan asked, suppressing his burning desire.

Xinling blushed and explained softly, "If Brother Yifan drains the water after he's finished washing, it's a bit wasteful."

Gu Yifan chuckled. Goodness, they even came up with an excuse to save water.

"Is it really just to save a little water?"

Xinling's face turned even redder, a rosy blush like that of someone slightly tipsy, and she whispered, "And... I'll help you scrub your back."

Gu Yifan was satisfied. His gaze softened, but also held a hint of anger.

Stepping forward, Gu Yifan raised his hand and gently stroked Xinling's cheek.

He tucked her loose hair behind her ears.

Xinling seemed less shy now; she bravely raised her head and met Gu Yifan's gaze.

"Are you really sure?" Gu Yifan asked softly. "There won't be a chance to go back on your word later."

Cyndi smiled radiantly and stepped forward to greet her.

She reached out and pulled Gu Yifan to her soft, slender waist.

Xinling nestled into Gu Yifan's arms, her beautiful eyes gazing at her reflection in the mirror, and murmured softly.

“I’ve thought it through long ago, brother. You know, I made a vow the night I was unconscious.”

"If I ever wake up, I will spend the rest of my life living only for you."

"Brother Yifan, do you know how long Xinling has been looking forward to this day?"

Xinling, with an elegant and graceful demeanor, gazed at Gu Yifan with deep affection.

Then, without waiting for Gu Yifan to speak.

Xinling then pulled him to the bathtub, smiling sweetly and charmingly.

"Please sit down, Cyndi will help you take a bath~"

The saying "a gentle embrace is a hero's grave" is indeed true.

Gu Yifan carried Xinling out of the bathroom.

Even though Xinling knew there was no third person in the room, she was still incredibly shy and buried her face in Gu Yifan's chest.

After entering the bedroom.

Gu Yifan was slightly taken aback again.

To my surprise, the bed in the bedroom was covered with a bright red, festive sheet.

On the table, there were two lit red candles.

The flickering candlelight seemed to represent her feelings.

"these are?"

Xinling was worried that Gu Yifan would be angry, so she quickly explained.

"I won't compete with Sister Wanyu for anything, but tonight is Xinling's first time, and from today onwards, Xinling is completely your woman, Brother Yifan. So..."

"I see."

Gu Yifan understood Xinling's meaning, and after a moment of silence, he spoke softly.

She knew she couldn't make it big, but she didn't want to waste such an important night of her life like this.

There should at least be some sense of ritual.

That's why Cyndi arranged it this way.

Firstly, it was a token of goodwill, and secondly, it fulfilled Cyndi Wang's own dream.

She is "marrying" herself to Gu Yifan today.

Gu Yifan also felt even more guilty towards the somewhat humble girl in his arms.

"I promise you, I will definitely let you wear the phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and we will have a grand wedding."

Cyndi didn't take it too seriously.

She took it as Gu Yifan comforting her, and she was already content with his thoughtfulness.

Xinling hooked her fair arms around Gu Yifan's neck and smiled sweetly.

"Hmm~ Cyndi is waiting for that day."

There was another moment of silence.

But their hearts are also intertwined.

[You and your beloved, Xinling, in the secluded grotto, whisper sweet nothings of your love, pledge your lives to each other, and vow to stay together until old age!]

Before the red candles, Cyndi Wang made a vow: I will live only for you for the rest of my life!

[Her hair adorned with flowers, her face radiant with golden hairpins, she spends a warm spring night in the hibiscus-scented tent.]

[You and Xinling have achieved perfect harmony, reaching the realm of a divine couple! Xinling's favorability +20, currently at 114]

[Ren Ling's hidden talent, "Her husband will succeed," has been activated.]

[Jiarenxinling's rebate increased to 10 times.]

The next day.

After the torrential rain, the city's original heat dissipated considerably.

The morning sunlight streamed into the bedroom through the curtains.

Xinling's face was still beaming with happiness. Her willow-leaf eyebrows trembled a few times before she slowly opened her eyes.

It took several seconds to calm down.

Xinling then recalled that last night, she had truly become Yifan's woman.

She was initially worried that it might hurt a lot.

I'm prepared to make Yifan happy, even if it means enduring the pain.

But Cyndi's worries were unnecessary.

Gu Yifan was very gentle with her, which gradually made Xinling relax and become infatuated with him.

It felt like opening the door to a new world.

No wonder. Many people are addicted to that kind of thing.

As she thought about it, Xinling's pretty face flushed slightly.

"I don't think I satisfied Brother Yifan. Xinling, you're too frail. You must exercise more in the future."

Just as Xinling was about to turn around and snuggle into Gu Yifan's arms, she noticed something.

The bed was empty; no one was there.

Xinling's originally shy and happy mood was immediately dampened.

He quickly got up
She was indeed the only one in the room.

Brother Yifan is gone?
Xinling bit her lip tightly, a hint of frustration and disappointment flashing in her beautiful eyes.

Slowly hug your knees.

I forced myself to hold back my tears.

Although I know Gu Yifan has something to do today, couldn't he stay a little longer?

When Cyndi Wang is feeling down or depressed.

Footsteps approached, and Gu Yifan carefully pushed the door open.

"Hey Cyndi, you're awake?"

(End of this chapter)