My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

Thank you, Tom.

Thank you, Jerry.

"It smells good."

Wang Yuting is completely unafraid of heat; she can even eat large mouthfuls of freshly cooked porridge, enjoying the carefully prepared deliciousness. Whenever her family has hot pot, she is always the first to grab meat; while others are still blowing on it, she has already eaten several pieces.

Of course, it's not recommended to wolf down hot food, as this can easily damage the oral mucosa and cause mouth ulcers. In the most serious cases, it can even lead to diseases such as esophageal cancer. Chewing slowly and thoroughly is beneficial to health.

Lin Jiu even gave Wang Yuting a special oral hygiene check, but everything looked perfectly healthy, especially her teeth. She hadn't brushed her teeth before bed for the past year and always drank frozen beer, along with high-calorie chocolate and processed snacks. These habits would have been devastating for her teeth; she should have at least one or two cavities, but her teeth were perfectly healthy.

Lin Jiu didn't neglect the importance of dental health because of this. She still made sure Lin Jiu brushed her teeth before bed every day and used dental floss to clean the food residue between her teeth after eating late-night snacks. Once dental problems occur, the pain can be excruciating, and the cost of dental care is not cheap, enough to make an adult question their existence.

"Breakfast was delicious today too!"

Wang Yuting praised him as always, then a somewhat bewildered expression appeared on her face.

Lin Jiu blinked. He didn't miss the emotion that Wang Yuting revealed in that instant; her small hand trembled slightly.

He lowered his head, took a sip of porridge, and carefully savored the taste, trying to find the problem.

This might sound arrogant, but he thought it tasted great.

"...Is there anything that doesn't suit your taste?"

"Oh, no, no, I'm not upset at all!"

Wang Yuting quickly shook her head. It wasn't that she felt Lin Jiu's cooking skills had declined, or that he didn't like any of the ingredients. Rather, she was currently hungry after staying up all night playing games, and even ordinary instant noodles would taste delicious to her.

"I dreamt last night that Jiu'er made all sorts of delicious food for me, and now that I'm eating this bowl of porridge, it reminds me of it," Wang Yuting murmured to herself. She scratched her head and explained with a sheepish smile, "Breakfast is delicious, Jiu'er, don't worry."

"You sleep really well."

Lin Jiu expressed his sincere admiration.

Wang Yuting's sleep quality can be described as high-quality; she falls asleep the moment her head hits the pillow. This is a talent that countless people dream of, including Lin Jiu.

As life moves faster and faster, and we have more and more things to do, our sleep time is constantly being squeezed. For some people, sleeping is a tiring experience. Because as soon as they lie in bed, they can't help but think about what they did that day, what tasks they didn't complete, what they need to plan for tomorrow, how many hours until the alarm goes off, and how much longer they can sleep now.

Lin Jiu is this type of person.

Furthermore, his lack of security in life meant that, back in school, the thing that gave him the most peace of mind was sleeping in class. This wasn't to say that Lin Jiu trusted his classmates, but rather that he felt he could react immediately if anything happened. To Lin Jiu, the people in his class were merely human-shaped, self-propelled alarm triggers, serving no other purpose.

Lin Jiu's sleep quality has improved dramatically thanks to Wang Yuting's companionship. His trust in her allows him to sleep peacefully beside her. He's certain Wang Yuting wouldn't harm him, and he has absolute confidence in her fighting abilities. If anyone were to sneak in late at night, Wang Yuting would likely react faster than Lin Jiu and beat the intruder to a pulp.

"What did you dream about eating last night? I'm off today, so I don't have to go to the coffee shop. I have time to make you a complicated dish this afternoon." Lin Jiu felt a competitive urge towards the version of himself in Wang Yuting's dream. The scrambled eggs and beef porridge he made this morning couldn't even compare to the dish in his dream! How could that be! No matter how delicious the food in the dream was, could it actually be put into someone's mouth? In the end, they still had to eat the food I made.

Lin Jiu puffed out her cheeks slightly.

He himself didn't realize that this was the kind of mentality that wives in ordinary families would have when they discovered their husbands liked to eat out.

"I dreamt about... I can't quite remember, but those aren't things that only exist in real life, so don't worry about them." Wang Yuting scratched her head sheepishly and explained, "It's like the ingredients in World of Warcraft, the picnic in The Legend of Zelda, and the Palico meals in Monster Hunter. Ah, it's so nice to dream about you, to dream about the food you make, and to be able to go on adventures like in a game."

"Well!"

Lin Jiu nearly choked on the porridge.

Under Wang Yuting's worried gaze, Lin Jiu waved his hand and finally managed to swallow the food in his throat.

Yuting's dream... it feels similar to what I dreamed about? Lin Jiu fell into deep thought. He was very confused and didn't know the principle behind it. Could it be that these days, as long as two loving people sleep together, they can connect with each other in their dreams?

That's it!

The ancients are not deceived by me.

If there's a saying about sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams, then there must also be a reason for sleeping in the same bed and dreaming the same dreams, right?

When two people are doing the same thing and share the same thoughts, that's probably a sign of a good relationship.

Thinking about this, Lin Jiu suddenly felt relaxed and found Wang Yuting increasingly adorable.

"Jiu'er~"

What's wrong?

Hearing Wang Yuting's cute voice, Lin Jiu subconsciously perked up.

Whenever Wang Yuting calls his name in a sweet, coquettish voice, it means something is about to happen.

Based on past experience, even if it's not something terrible, it's definitely something very strange.

I'll tell you after I finish eating.

Wang Yuting kept everyone in suspense, then lowered her head and ate her breakfast in peace, smiling sweetly and innocently.

Seeing her lovely smile, Lin Jiu put aside his doubts for the time being; nothing is more important than three meals a day.

People can die if they don't eat properly.

"Jiu'er, wear this dress!!"

After Lin Jiu finished breakfast and cleaned up the dishes in the kitchen, Wang Yuting waited at the kitchen door and launched a surprise attack on Lin Jiu.

While washing the dishes, Lin Jiu kept thinking about what Wang Yuting was planning to ask him, so he was prepared and not scared.

"...You're really passionate about role-playing."

Lin Jiu had almost lost count of how many times he and Wang Yuting had role-played together. Each time, his heart would race, which was an incredible experience for a curious teenage boy in every way. The complex emotions that welled up when he put on his role-playing costume, and seeing the person he liked dressed up so uniquely and beautifully, were all incredibly exciting.

"Of course!" Wang Yuting said matter-of-factly, "I want to see the shy Jiu'er!"

"Idiot, don't say it!"

Lin Jiu's cheeks flushed slightly, unsure whether she should be happy for Wang Yuting's honesty or feel embarrassed and annoyed by it.

"You haven't forgotten, have you? If I wear a cosplay outfit, you have to come with me." Lin Jiu unconsciously clasped his hands together, a way of hiding his shyness, and his eyes also unconsciously avoided Wang Yuting's gaze.

"Hmph, how could I possibly forget?"

Wang Yuting would never forget such an important event; she always ordered cosplay costumes in pairs online. She didn't dislike wearing these costumes at all, but she preferred spending time at home with Lin Jiu rather than performing at anime conventions. It was a special hobby for the two of them, and she would always take careful photos and save them as souvenirs.

"It's good that you haven't forgotten."

Lin Jiu wiped her hands with a towel and asked, "So, which outfit do you plan to have me change into this time?"

Wang Yuting curled her lips into a smug smile as she revealed the clothes hidden behind her back.

"Of course, it's the sailor uniform!"

Chapter 418 Here you go, sailor uniform!

"It's so short! It's way too short!"

Lin Jiu covered her skirt with both hands and protested to Wang Yuting.

A blue and white sailor uniform paired with a dark blue mini-skirt—this is the standard Japanese school uniform seen in various anime. However, the sailor uniform Wang Yuting chose wasn't the regular kind; it was modified to cinch the waist, accentuating her slender figure. And the mini-skirt, needless to say, was far too short—it went beyond knee-length, making one feel a ticklish sensation down their back.

"It suits you perfectly!"

Wang Yuting gave Lin Jiu a thumbs up, while subtly wiping the drool from the corner of her mouth with her other hand.

"Suitable my foot! Wearing this outfit feels more embarrassing than being naked." Lin Jiu felt a chill on her abdomen and legs; the clothes provided absolutely no warmth, completely failing to fulfill the most basic function of clothing. However, on the other hand, the person who made this outfit must have considered its intended use and optimal purpose from the very beginning; making it thicker would only make it feel hotter.

"I don't mind if you take your clothes off at home."

Wang Yuting is broad-minded; she wouldn't mind if her boyfriend liked to be naked at home.

"I mind!"

Lin Jiu was just saying it casually. If he actually did it, he'd probably catch a cold on the very first day of the plan. He was well aware of how weak his physical condition was. Besides, he couldn't cook in the kitchen naked, not even with an apron. His arms and other skin would likely get splattered with oil and burned. The scenarios in those little notebooks completely skipped the cooking step.

Since taking over the household cooking, Lin Jiu has been burned quite a few times, but for a stay-at-home dad, these aren't scars, but rather badges of honor. However, if he were wearing an apron and turned around to do something else, and got splattered with oil on his bare back... he'd probably be laughed at for life, right? When he went to the public bathhouse and people asked what the stain was, he wouldn't know how to explain it.

"Don't worry, we're at home anyway, no one else will see us."

Wang Yuting waved her hand to tell Lin Jiu to relax, completely unaware that her greedy gaze was the main reason Lin Jiu felt uneasy. Her caramel-colored eyes were full of intense aggression, making Lin Jiu feel that the clothes offered little protection.

"..."

Lin Jiu subconsciously turned her head to look at the door.

For a moment, Lin Jiu thought his front door would be slammed open, and then his mother, Mo, would come to his house with his biological mother and younger sister, and happen to see him wearing this outfit.

Because similar incidents had occurred several times, Lin Jiu suspected that these people were doing it on purpose. The moment they heard they could see him humiliated, they would immediately flock to his house. After Lin Jiu finished his college entrance exams and officially bid farewell to his high school days, spending a night of growth with Wang Yuting, he came out of his room to find his whole family celebrating his graduation in the living room. He would never forget the feeling he had at that moment…

Lin Jiu subconsciously ran to the entrance and locked the door before feeling a little more at ease.

"Jiu'er, you're so annoying! Do you really want it that much in broad daylight?"

Wang Yuting twisted her body shyly and covered her cheeks with her hands.

"I'm just afraid that my mother might suddenly come."

Lin Jiu had no such intention at all and simply waved her hand dismissively.

As Wang Yuting said, it is broad daylight now.

Lin Jiu didn't want to lie in bed; it would get dark in the blink of an eye.

“Oh, you’re worried about that… Give up. For Mom, this kind of lock is just a matter of pushing it. Most importantly, she doesn’t care about this at all; she can just make a phone call and have someone come and replace the door with a new one.”

Wang Yuting was speechless. When she was in school, her mother had broken her bedroom door countless times. Every time, her mother would say with a straight face, "Why should I lock the door if I haven't done anything wrong?" She wondered if every parent said this. No matter how unreasonable it was, it became reasonable. Unfortunately, Wang Yuting couldn't refute it. After all, she was secretly studying and didn't want others to know how hard she was working.

This sounds like a particularly cunning academic genius who pretends to effortlessly achieve high scores on exams, claiming that they don't need to study at all in order to be in top condition before the exam. In reality, they are more diligent than anyone else, staying up all night without putting down their textbooks, and willing to memorize an entire book in order to get just one more point.

In reality, Wang Yuting was just insecure.

It's one thing to lack talent, but it's incredibly embarrassing to be caught trying so hard without any results. In that case, it's better to act like you haven't even given it your all yet, and that you can definitely achieve it if you try.

"...I want to call Aunt Mo and tell her not to come today." Lin Jiu subconsciously touched his pocket, then remembered that because his phone was too heavy, he hadn't dared to put it in his pocket, worried that it would pull his entire skirt down. Just thinking about it made him...

"Jiu'er, you're too naive." Wang Yuting spread her hands and shook her head, saying frankly, "If you call her, no matter what happens, she'll definitely come. After all, she's my mother. Do you think I don't know what kind of person she is?"

Lin Jiu hesitated, then realized that she couldn't refute her at all.

Mo Xiao's mature body conceals the vibrant soul of a seventeen-year-old girl. Her greatest joy each day is causing trouble, no matter what it is, as long as it's interesting. If she hears Lin Jiu specifically tell her not to come to the house, she'll definitely wonder if something interesting has happened there, and she'll fly over immediately, even if she's in her hometown.

Modern technology has created obstacles to communication between people. At gatherings, everyone is glued to their phones, even when trying to talk, they're using mobile chat apps and sending emojis. But there will always be someone who comes along. Technological advancements are meant to shorten the distance between us, making encounters less distant. You don't need many reasons to see someone; just pack your things, prepare the motivation to see that person, and have some money.

Coincidentally, Mo Xiao is not short of money, and she also has plenty of free time.

Lin Jiu could only bear the possibility of dying at any moment, and enjoy the sailor uniform with a bittersweet feeling.

"We agreed to change into cosplay outfits together, so why am I wearing a sailor uniform while you're wearing a men's uniform?!" Lin Jiu looked at Wang Yuting's black uniform and thought that people with good figures look good in anything, even a somewhat dowdy uniform can look dashing. Her white shirt was stretched high, and her jacket was draped over her shoulders, making her look even more charming, and her long legs added to her aura.

For a fleeting moment, Lin Jiu thought Wang Yuting could grow to 1.8 meters tall, and suddenly felt dizzy and weak in the legs.