I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

"Meat-filled rice dumplings?"

During the day, he followed Nian, carrying a string of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and a bottle of sake. He had come to find Xi to spend the Dragon Boat Festival together.

"I'm fine with either. Sticky rice dumplings are pretty good too."

"Hmm, then get ready to enjoy a feast."

Year ran up behind Daylight, pressed down on his back and pushed him inside, then welded the door shut behind him.

"Hmm? Sister Nian?"

Bai Zhou pushed the door in confusion, but how could Nian let him out?

"Hurry up, Xi can't wait to eat zongzi with you. She even asked me to help her wrap a big meat zongzi for you."

Nian leaned against the door with a wicked grin, waiting to go in and see Xi's miserable state.

"..."

Although he didn't know why Nian didn't come in, Bai Zhou immediately became interested when he heard that Xi had specially wrapped a zongzi for him.

"Sir, I'm back, sir...?"

Looking at the bundle wrapped in the blanket, Bai Zhou blinked, placed the rice dumplings and wine on the table, and then slowly walked towards the bundle.

"..."

You idiot, Ah Xi! No, don't come any closer!

As the footsteps grew closer, Xi trembled even more violently.

If he saw me like this, my brilliance would shatter like a vampire struck by Ripple!

"gentlemen……"

Is this... a surprise for myself?

Looking at the small section of tail sticking out, Bai Zhou shook his head with amusement and grabbed a corner of the blanket.

"Sir, stop playing around, we..."

Daylight came to a standstill.

So... this is what... meat dumplings... refer to...

"Sir, this is truly a pleasant surprise."

Starting from the tail, gently stroke upwards with your fingertips.

As he traced the knotted rope, now soaked with the zongzi juice, the smile in Bai Zhou's eyes grew even brighter.

"You've worked hard making such a big meat dumpling, sir."

He bent down, picked up the poor little rice dumpling, and whispered his thanks to Xi in the evening.

"Waaaaah! (Quick, let me go!)"

"You're welcome. You're so kind, sir."

Pressed against the sunset's cheek, daytime gazes at the scenery in front of this rice dumpling.

Although it's a meat-filled rice dumpling, it uses mostly high-quality white glutinous rice, making it look very white, tender, and delicious.

The shape of the zongzi seems to have been decided after repeated research; it is bound upside down at the top and folded at the bottom, resembling a tortoise shell, which is very beautiful.

To make the rice dumplings look nicer, two small red dates were added as decoration.

He gently squeezed the jujube, reddened from being rubbed by the braided rope, and listened to the soft whimper in his ear. Bai Zhou slowly bent down and began to taste another jujube. He wanted to see if this jujube was as sweet as it looked.

"Woo~"

It seemed that because it had only eaten dates during the day and had not tasted other things, Xi let out a low groan of dissatisfaction.

"Sir, please don't be impatient. Delicious food needs to be savored slowly."

After half a day of sucking on dates, I'm ready to enjoy my main meal.

The broth in the rice dumplings is also delicious, but it can only be contained by inserting a special bamboo tube deep into the dumpling.

The glutinous rice used in the zongzi was very fragrant and sweet, and I was very satisfied with my meal.

"Sir, it's been several months since we last met. Have you missed me?"

During the day, he enjoyed the delicious rice dumplings while whispering affectionately in Xi's ear.

"Ugh... um... I really want to..."

The sugar pill that had been preventing her from speaking had been taken away by Bai Zhou, but because they were eating zongzi together, Xi's speech was fragmented.

“I miss you so much… I think about you every moment.”

Meat-filled rice dumplings are flavorful on their own, but they would be even more delicious if you added some sugar.

This is also done during the day.

But he seemed to have an excessive sweet tooth, adding so much sugar that the entire rice dumpling was filled with it.

“Ah Xi…”

Weakly leaning against Bai Zhou's embrace, Xi breathed softly.

"I'm sorry to bother you, sir. You must be feeling unwell."

Remove the string binding the rice dumpling, and gently soothe the rice dumpling that has been eaten clean in the evening.

"What about the year?"

Xi hasn't forgotten that scumbag sister who turned herself into a zongzi and gave it to Bai Zhou to taste.

"Sister Nian... should have already left."

Bai Zhou slightly turned his head away. Nian had helped him eat such a delicious zongzi, and he couldn't possibly refuse to acknowledge the chef after finishing the zongzi.

"Stupid Ah Xi...you actually defended her..."

Xi kissed him angrily.

Don't you know who you just ate?

"Nian! I know you're outside, come in quickly!"

Xi narrowed her eyes and stared at the doorway.

"Hey, all done?"

Nian pushed open the door and peeked in, her face slightly flushed, asking.

The cabin wasn't soundproof, and since she had excellent hearing, she heard all of Xi's sounds.

I never expected that Xi, who seemed so aloof and detached, would show such a cute side in front of Xiaobai.

I made a profit!

"It's all done."

Xi gave a cold snort and turned her head away from looking at her.

"Oh, that's good."

Nian walked in with peace of mind.

"How is it, Xiaobai? Isn't this rice dumpling delicious?"

"It was delicious."

The daytime was filled with satisfied admiration.

"That's good. I put a lot of effort into choosing the materials."

Looking at Xi, who was as soft as spring water, and thinking that Xi had just gone through such a thing, she probably didn't have the strength to take revenge on her. Nian slowly moved closer to her, ready to enjoy her disheveled appearance.

"Huo, after doing that kind of thing, instead of staying away from me, you're coming towards me, Nian."

"How can I appreciate your delicate appearance if I don't get closer, Xi?"

Because of the presence of daylight, Nian even dared to use a fan to lift Xi's chin.

But then she saw Bai Zhou looking pitiful.

"Wh...what!"

The jet-black ink drew ropes that surged from all directions, binding Nian tightly in the blink of an eye.

"Hmph! What an idiot. I can't believe I fell for your tricks. How embarrassing."

Seeing how easily she had caught Nian, Xi felt extremely annoyed at her previous negligence.

"...Please help my little white rabbit!"

Knowing that something was terribly wrong, Nian immediately sought help from Bai Zhou.

"Hmm? You can't possibly be blind to the current situation, Nian."

Xi raised her hand and gently pinched Bai Zhou's face.

“Ah Xi is mine now, why would he help you? Right, Ah Xi?”

Ignoring Nian's "you little traitor" look, Bai Zhou nodded vigorously.

"hateful!"

He lowered his head helplessly.

"I admit defeat, I apologize to you, Xi."

"Apologize……"

Xi wanted to get up, but having just finished eating, she had no strength to do anything extra. Unable to get up, she snuggled back into Bai Zhou's arms.

"An apology alone is not enough, year."

Xi's words made Nian sense that something was wrong.

"Today is the Dragon Boat Festival, and we must eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) for the Dragon Boat Festival."

Looking at the equally white New Year, Xi also smiled.

Since Nian made a meat-filled rice dumpling for Silly Ah Xi, she would reciprocate by making a glutinous rice dumpling for the little idiot as well.