My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

Wang Yuting was initially a little disappointed, as she had already planned to have Lin Jiu play games with her this afternoon. However, it wasn't a complete loss, as Lin Jiu's initiative to hug her was a significant step forward in their relationship.

"Jiujiu, add me on WeChat!"

"it is good……"

Lin Jiu reluctantly accepted Jiu Jiu's nickname.

For some reason, as soon as Lin Jiu heard the name Jiu Jiu, music would automatically play in her mind.

"そのblood's fate! JO——JO——!"

Lin Jiu's WeChat profile picture is a kitten, a stray cat he met by chance outside the school. The kitten wasn't shy at all, and even circled around Lin Jiu's legs. Lin Jiu resisted for a long time, but finally couldn't resist picking it up and petting it. As a thank you gift, Lin Jiu bought it fish and sausage, even though he himself wouldn't eat such a treat.

Even Lin Jiu was helpless against such an adorable robber and had no choice but to submit obediently.

Wang Yuting's WeChat profile picture is a large cat yawning, looking fierce yet undeniably cute. This cat ranks third in the Wang family, one level above her father, and is currently staying in her hometown with Wang Yuting's parents.

"This is your allowance for next week. If you think you need anything, just buy it without asking my opinion. If you don't have enough money, just let me know, okay?"

"No, this is more than enough, enough to last a month."

Lin Jiu felt a slight chill run down her spine as she looked at the WeChat transfer; she had never expected that she would transfer four thousand yuan directly.

"This isn't just for food; you can also buy some furniture and household items you want. It's up to you," Wang Yuting said. "If you have any money left over each week..."

"I'll calculate it and pay you back."

Before Wang Yuting could finish speaking, Lin Jiu interrupted.

Wang Yuting shook her head, a smile in her eyes, and said softly, "Keep the money in my allowance that I don't spend. When we're all on vacation, we'll use it for... cough, company team building!"

Lin Jiu tilted her head slightly, somewhat puzzled: "Team building?"

Wang Yuting raised her little fist and said seriously, "That's right, team building!"

No, no, no, it's just a team building activity for two people, what kind of company team building is that?

Lin Jiu knew perfectly well that the so-called team building activity referred to team building, an event organized by the company to enhance employees' sense of teamwork and cooperation. But since the company only had Wang Yuting and Lin Jiu, was such a big fuss really necessary?

Although Lin Jiu didn't quite understand why Wang Yuting wanted to do this, since the boss had spoken, he, as an employee, naturally nodded in agreement.

"I'm going to cook."

"go Go!"

After Lin Jiu went into the kitchen, Wang Yuting secretly raised a cushion to cover her face, trying not to laugh too loudly.

"Huhuhu..."

You didn't expect that, did you! Jiu Jiu!!

This is my date plan!

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Eternity

Wang Yuting has thought carefully about what to do about her and Lin Jiu's future.

She didn't carry Lin Jiu home on a whim. Of course, she wasn't some naive, overly compassionate girl who hadn't seen the harsh realities of society. If she saw someone lying on the ground, she would decide, based on the situation, whether to carry them to safety or call the police to avoid being extorted.

Just a few days ago, news reports showed a drunk man lying in the middle of the road, behaving erratically. Kind passersby urged him to get up and even tried to stop oncoming traffic to move to other lanes. However, the intoxicated man refused to get up, spitting and cursing at the person who helped him, and continued to lie comfortably in the middle of the road. The passersby had no choice but to call the traffic police for help. Just two or three minutes later, a female driver sped past, running over the drunk man's head, leaving a trail of blood.

When the traffic police arrived, they were troubled by the sight of bloodstains on the ground; the situation had suddenly become serious.

The female driver was also located. She was first tested for alcohol or psychotropic drugs, and then questioned to determine if she had any mental health issues. The woman innocently replied, "I thought it was just a black garbage bag..."

The kind passerby cried, feeling that he had failed to save anyone and had witnessed someone die in front of him.

No one can blame him, and no one has the right to reprimand him. As for those who say things like, "Why didn't you pull him back from the road sooner?", only keyboard warriors would say that, completely disregarding the actual situation. Whether from a duty or legal standpoint, this passerby has done very well; in Chinese terms, he has done everything he could.

Of course, under normal circumstances, it is not recommended to bring a stranger who has fallen on the ground home, regardless of gender.

Wang Yuting had secretly observed Lin Jiu for a whole year, trusted his character, and had plenty of confidence in herself before happily bringing him home. Besides, the one with the truly ill intentions was actually her.

While at the Wango convenience store, Wang Yuting overheard Lin Jiu resigning, and she panicked immediately. She knew very well that if she didn't seize the opportunity now, she would miss him forever.

When Lin Jiu collapsed on the ground with a high fever, Wang Yuting felt a strong urge to protect him and decisively carried him to a nearby 24-hour pharmacy. Following the clerk's instructions, she changed Lin Jiu's rain-soaked clothes, made sure he was kept warm, and gave him water while he was still dazed. At that time, she didn't know Lin Jiu was already an adult, and she felt uneasy. Fortunately, Lin Jiu was eighteen!

It's legal now!!

Great!

Since then, Wang Yuting has been thinking carefully about the future.

For example, that "future husband training plan" was the first step in establishing her relationship with Lin Jiu.

With this contract signed by both parties, Lin Jiu's stay at her house is legal, and the two have the opportunity to take their relationship to the next level.

Wang Yuting has a lofty goal.

Within two years, her relationship with Lin Jiu deteriorated to a negative distance.

Four years later, we'll get married, register our marriage, and buy a three-bedroom, two-living-room house in a good school district.

If it's a small goal... then there are too many!

Planning a date was Wang Yuting's top priority.

Wang Yuting had never gone on a date with a boy before. When she was still in school, her PE teacher jokingly demanded she demonstrate martial arts skills because she practiced them. Wang Yuting repeatedly said she wouldn't fight unless absolutely necessary, but the PE teacher persisted. Finally, having no other choice, Wang Yuting did as he wished, knocking the teacher to the ground in front of the whole class. From then on, her reputation spread far and wide; everyone in the school knew of this formidable woman, and the teacher resigned in disgrace.

Humans are creatures quite adept at filling in the gaps in their imaginations and spreading stories. What was originally a simple matter became, after being embellished by classmates, a story of unparalleled masters at school. Wang Yuting's identity instantly became mysterious, and some boys, having read too many fantasy novels, started bringing up all sorts of hidden sects and ancient lineages.

Thanks to these rumors, Wang Yuting wasn't bothered by any lecherous men during her school years, though she had very few friends. To this day, she only keeps in touch with two pretty girls. However, those two admitted that they initially befriended Wang Yuting to avoid being bothered by boys and to seek refuge by her side, even bringing her snacks from time to time. After the college entrance exam, the two applied to art universities, rented an apartment off-campus, and lived happily ever after.

Yes, they are both girls, and they've known each other since they were little.

Every time Wang Yuting saw them, she felt like a third wheel.

Wang Yuting is not young anymore, so naturally she would yearn for the stories in girls' comics.

Dating is a way for men and women to quickly develop feelings for each other.

Wang Yuting named this plan "Dating Operation"!

Make her blush, kiss her, and push her down!

Wang Yuting was almost impressed with her own intelligence. According to the romance comics she had read, it would be very awkward if the man didn't have money on him during a date, as not every man could accept the woman paying without feeling guilty. Rather than being a chauvinist, it's more accurate to say that men always want to appear mature and reliable in front of women.

In order to allow Lin Jiu to shop without any burden during their date, Wang Yuting thought carefully and quickly came up with a reasonable solution based on her work experience.

Raise the standard of living, and then save the extra money for company team building activities.

This way, Lin Jiu won't feel inferior or guilty.

perfect!

As expected of me, I came up with a solution so easily.

What truly frightens me is my own talent!

"Dinner is ready!"

Just as Wang Yuting struck Tan Lidou's classic tactical leaning-back pose, Lin Jiu's soft voice came from the kitchen.

"Good~"

Wang Yuting obediently sat back in her chair and tidied her slightly messy hair.

Lin Jiu, wearing a pink apron, came out of the kitchen, and dishes began to be laid out on the dining table.

Just as Lin Jiu said, he would cook delicious food for Wang Yuting to cheer her up for work. This time he really put in the effort, preparing cola chicken wings, hand-shredded cabbage, hot and sour shredded potatoes, fish-flavored eggplant, and wakame seaweed, radish, and tofu soup.

Four dishes and one soup.

There was also perfectly moist white rice, steamed to a fragrant perfection.

The rice is made with Yuanmi seawater rice, which is much tastier than Thai or Indian jasmine rice. Moreover, the grains of Yuanmi seawater rice are round and plump, translucent, soft, and delicious, with a sweet aftertaste after just a few chews.

Lin Jiu had always admired one person.

If it weren't for that person, he wouldn't have been able to buy cheap rice during the years he lived in the urban village.

That person's greatest wish was to firmly grasp the rice bowl in the hands of the Chinese people themselves.

A peerless national hero, may Mr. Yuan rest in peace.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: A Lifetime of Warmth and Goodness

Because the cooking tutorial was quite complicated, the details of Lin Jiu shaking her head and swaying her waist in the kitchen while humming "Dimples and long eyelashes, it's your charming smile" were skipped.

"Wow……"

Wang Yuting's eyes lit up. For her, these dishes were something she would never have even considered before. Because she simply couldn't cook. Even if she ordered takeout or ate at a restaurant, she could never cook anything as delicious and visually appealing as Lin Jiu.

"These are all foods I like to eat!"

Wang Yuting used to be a picky eater, especially eggplant, but after Lin Jiu's... cough cough, the picky eating improvement plan was successfully implemented, eggplant is now her favorite food.

"Tell me in advance if there's anything you want to eat in the future, and I'll cook it for you."

Lin Jiu hung the apron on the rack. Because the cooking time was relatively long this time, it was still stuffy and hot even with the kitchen exhaust fan on, and she had sweated a lot. As a result, her white dress clung to her body, vaguely revealing her skin color and conforming to her body curves. This made Wang Yuting subconsciously eat a couple of mouthfuls of rice without even needing any side dishes.

If someone isn't proactive in their work, there's something wrong with their thinking.

"So delicious!!"

Wang Yuting tried a cola chicken wing; the bone broke easily with a gentle pull, and the flavor was delicious, a perfect balance of salty and sweet. Before she knew it, she'd eaten two more mouthfuls of rice, kicking her legs and tilting her head back in blissful delight, letting out a series of "Mmm-hmm!" sounds.

"Eat slowly, don't rush. I'll pack the leftovers into a lunchbox for you. With me around, you won't need to go to the convenience store to buy lunch every day. Ordering takeout is never as clean and hygienic as cooking at home." Lin Jiu's lips curled up slightly, and his eyes narrowed into crescents. Seeing Wang Yuting's happy expression, he felt a warm glow in his heart.

"That's what my dad said too."

"Your father is right."

As soon as Lin Jiu finished speaking, she suddenly felt like she had taken advantage of the other person, so she quickly changed her words and asked, "By the way, does your company have a microwave oven?"

"There's a cafeteria on the seventh floor, and the microwaves inside are specifically for our staff. There's a really nice lady there; sometimes when I'm hungry and don't want to go anywhere else to eat, I just eat her fried rice noodles."

"Fried rice noodles..."

Lin Jiu nodded thoughtfully and decided to make fried rice noodles for Wang Yuting as a late-night snack next time.

The stove at home doesn't have the same heat output as the woks at outdoor food stalls or night markets, but Lin Jiu still has a way of stir-frying rice noodles to achieve that wok hei (wok aroma). It just takes a little more effort, but as long as Yu Ting enjoys the food, that's all that matters.

"What a wonderful aroma."