My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

"Holy crap, really?"

Wang Yuting rubbed her eyes and looked closely.

Indeed, the time is now 4:09 PM.

She slept for such a long time that she missed breakfast and even lunch.

If Wang Yuting lay there a little longer, she could wash her face and go have dinner...

"Well……"

Wang Yuting held her head, trying hard to recall what had happened before and after she fell asleep.

She vaguely remembered trying to get up in the morning, but Lin Jiu pressed her back onto the bed and she went back to sleep.

"Haven't I slept way too much?"

Wang Yuting counted on her fingers. She had planned to play games with Lin Jiu last night, but she couldn't resist the sleepiness and went to bed early. Because she felt a little unwell, she didn't even want to drink beer, and she still didn't have much of an appetite. Her head was also spinning.

"Hoo... I'm still a little sleepy."

Wang Yuting yawned, climbed out of bed, and went to the bathroom despite her sleepiness.

She pulled herself together and tidied up her disheveled appearance, changing from her thin pajamas into loungewear and tying her hair back. This was so that Lin Jiu wouldn't see her looking so disheveled when he got home. Even someone as strong as Wang Yuting, capable of shattering R-series power armor with a single punch, had a soft, girlish heart and wanted to look her best in front of the person she liked.

If you continue to maintain the image of a homebody, you will eventually experience a period of burnout.

Wang Yuting knew that she hadn't left a good impression on Lin Jiu, so she had to at least improve her image.

A girl's cuteness is the key to success.

"Oh!"

Wang Yuting lifted the dust cover from the dining table, revealing fried pork chops, stir-fried vegetables, and omelet rice with cute cat designs drawn on it using ketchup. Lin Jiu had wrapped all the dishes in plastic wrap before leaving, so Wang Yuting could simply reheat them in the microwave whenever she wanted. Furthermore, to accommodate Wang Yuting's complete lack of life skills, Lin Jiu had attached sticky notes to the plastic wrap, indicating the heating time.

This was practically treating Wang Yuting like a child.

"I am truly pampered."

Wang Yuting peeled the sticky note off the plastic wrap. Looking at Lin Jiujuan's neat handwriting, she smiled with a sense of relief and quietly kept the note. She would cherish everything about Lin Jiujuan, even a sticky note.

"Let's eat!"

Wang Yuting tore open the plastic wrap, ready to eat the cold food. She'd always eaten convenience store food when she lived alone, so she was used to eating cold meals. However, just as she was about to take a bite, she suddenly felt something was off. She had a feeling that Lin Jiu was beside her, arms crossed, staring at her with an unhappy expression.

Under such scrutiny, even if Wang Yuting was incredibly carefree, she couldn't continue eating.

"Ding~"

The microwave oven emitted an incredibly loud sound.

Wang Yuting reheated the food properly before bringing it back to the table, and this time she was able to eat without any worries.

Sure enough, Jiu'er's cooking was as delicious as ever. Even though it wasn't freshly made, it still firmly captured Wang Yuting's appetite. Wang Yuting ate the omelet rice with gusto, feeling that the sourness of the tomato sauce was further enhanced after being heated in the microwave, which suited her taste perfectly. Wang Yuting ate this belated breakfast and lunch with a grateful heart, finishing every last bite.

"I'm full!"

Wang Yuting put the dishes into the sink, happily washing her hands, wondering if she should wash the dishes while she was at it.

Just as Wang Yuting was about to ruin the dish soap, the doorbell rang, stopping her wicked hands.

"I'm coming!"

Wang Yuting subconsciously tidied her hair and ran towards the gate.

She had only taken a few steps when she suddenly remembered something: Jiu'er always used her key to open the door when she came home; she never rang the doorbell. How could someone as meticulous and careful as Lin Jiu possibly forget her keys? Absolutely not.

If it were the mother, there would be no need to say more; she would have already been shouting loudly at the doorstep.

My mother doesn't care about so many things; she always takes advantage of her seniority to act recklessly.

Not kicking down the door was Mo Xiao's last act of decency as a member of society.

"Which one?"

Wang Yuting carefully opened the door.

"Hahaha, your dad's here—"

Hazuki, carrying a bag of gifts, was about to rush into the house when she was met by a door.

"boom!!"

Hazuki's nose made intimate contact with the door, emitting a scream that sounded incredibly painful.

Tong Yingyu stood beside her, mercilessly raised her hand, and punched Ye Yue in the back.

“I told you not to make trouble when you came, but you just don’t learn your lesson.”

"I even brought a gift bag with me, what's wrong with being a little mischievous?"

Hazuki said, looking aggrieved.

The door quietly opened a crack, and Wang Yuting peeked out, her big eyes fixed on the bag Ye Yue was carrying.

"What came from here?"

"Hmph, there are grapes, apples, bananas and grapefruits in here."

Hazuki picked up two bags of fruit and said to herself, "I think you probably can't eat desserts and fried food right now, so it's better to eat some fruit. These kinds of fruits can supplement nutrients such as folic acid, calcium, and iron."

"I haven't had much of an appetite these past few days... Thank you, I've taken the things, you can go now." Wang Yuting took the bag from Ye Yue's hand, turned slightly to Tong Yingyu and said, "You stay."

"Sorry to bother you."

Tong Yingyu walked into the house past Wang Yuting, and Wang Yuting casually closed the door.

Hazuki stared blankly at the door closing again, blinking and gently inhaling through her nose, trying to hold back the urge to cry. Even though the door hadn't hit her nose this time, she felt the pain was even deeper.

"My girlfriend went into another woman's house right in front of me..."

Hazuki stood at the doorway and spoke softly, her tone filled with sorrow, touching the non-existent hat on her head.

Wang Yuting opened the door, pulled Ye Yue into the house, closed the door, and said to her, "Don't say such strange things at the door. What if the neighbors misunderstand? This is my and Jiu'er's love nest. I won't let any bad guys who want to have a peaceful life with Jiu'er get away with it, even if they are friends."

"Not only my girlfriend, but I am not spared either!" Hazuki hugged herself, her face filled with grief and indignation, her sorrow mixed with the resentment of being humiliated and the helplessness of compromise.

You're such a drama queen!

Tong Yingyu couldn't resist twisting Ye Yue's ear, intending to drag her into the living room.

Hazuki hurriedly said, "Wait, let me take off my shoes first, let me take off my shoes first—Ouch!"

Looking at her two friends, Wang Yuting's mood suddenly improved, and she instructed, "You two, go to the washroom and wash your hands first, then come over."

"Good boss!"

Hazuki stood up straight with a snap.

Ye Yue was actually taller than Tong Yingyu, but she always accommodated him, bending down to let Tong Yingyu pinch her ears, rub her cheeks, flick her forehead, and kiss her lips.

Tong Yingyu looked at Wang Yuting with some curiosity, wondering when this girl started paying attention to personal hygiene.

She pondered for a moment, and perhaps it was Lin Jiu's excellent teaching that made Wang Yuting realize this. She really hoped that Lin Jiu could share some "Life Tips Even a Fool Can Learn" and give Ye Yue another proper lesson.

"I'm going to wash the fruit. Can I use the kitchen for a moment?"

Tong Yingyu picked up the bag and walked towards the kitchen, not bothering to be polite with Wang Yuting.

In this trio, Tong Yingyu is the culinary master, followed by Ye Yue. In reality, Ye Yue's cooking skills aren't that impressive; she's only at an average level. The reason she ranks second is simply because Wang Yuting's cooking is so terrible—she's the kind of woman who could start a fire with an induction cooker.

Wang Yuting sat on the sofa waiting for dessert, feeling a bit dizzy and sleepy again.

Am I too full?

Wang Yuting struggled against the sleepiness, rubbed her eyes, and wiped away the tears welling up in the corners of her eyes. She wondered if her body had developed a habit from eating and sleeping all the time. If this continued, she might have to sleep for sixteen hours a day in the future, and she didn't want to live that kind of life.

If the Ninth Element is not replenished, Wang Yuting will stop her physiological functions in the most severe case.

"Come and have some fruit!"

Tong Yingyu cut the apple into cute shapes and bite-sized pieces that looked quite appetizing. The grapes placed in front of Wang Yuting were even peeled, because Tong Yingyu knew Wang Yuting disliked the astringent taste of grape skins. Even though grape skins have blood pressure-lowering and anti-cancer properties, Wang Yuting wouldn't touch them.

"Wait a minute."

When Tong Yingyu saw Ye Yue reaching for the peeled grapes, she gently patted her hand.

Ye Yue's hand trembled slightly as she looked at Tong Yingyu with a wronged expression.

Hazuki bought the fruit with her last remaining allowance, emptying her savings.

She's already broke, does that mean she doesn't even have the right to eat together?

"Give me this to eat."

Tong Yingyu pulled Ye Yue to sit down next to her and put a grape into her mouth.

Hazuki ate grapes blankly, blinking her eyes in a daze, and then slowly smiled.

"What? You're actually quite kind to me."

Ye Yue pressed her forehead against Tong Yingyu's chest, rubbed against him, and then stopped.

"I'm so lonely."

"I'm so sorry my breasts might make you feel lonely!"

Tong Yingyu was so angry that she wanted to pin Ye Yue down on the sofa and rub her against it. She regretted feeding her grapes.

“I’m not talking about your breasts. For me, the feeling of being able to feel your heartbeat up close is amazing. We only need one big one in our family, and you are just the right size.”

Ye Yue nuzzled against Tong Yingyu's chest, showing no intention of leaving no matter how much Tong Yingyu pushed her cheeks away. In terms of sheer strength, Tong Yingyu couldn't budge her at all; most of the time, it was Ye Yue who cooperated, making Tong Yingyu appear stronger. If Ye Yue were to truly get serious, Tong Yingyu would have no choice but to surrender.

"Should I thank you?" Tong Yingyu said, somewhat annoyed.

"You're welcome, it's my pleasure." Ye Yue was still pushing her luck, her hands already reaching for Tong Yingyu's shirt, but her next move was interrupted by Wang Yuting.

"you……"

Wang Yuting stared at her best friend, who was cuddling on her own sofa, silently ate a grape, swallowed it, and then asked, "You two ignored the coffee shop and came all the way to my house just to show off your love in front of me before my boyfriend comes back? How arrogant! When my Lin Jiu comes back, I'm going to show off back to him properly!"

Wang Yuting slammed her fist on the table in anger, never expecting that her two friends would be so despicable.

"Hmph, we've been completely transformed by your Jiu Jiu's displays of affection." Ye Yue pouted and muttered, "We're still considered normal. Your way of showing affection is like a dimensional attack on ordinary people. No matter how hard Ying Yu and I try, we could never do what you do. It's truly enviable."

"Idiot, don't say things like that."

Tong Yingyu pinched Ye Yue's cheek. Unlike Ye Yue, who was thick-skinned and could openly share secrets about couples in front of her friends, Tong Yingyu was not shameless.