Chapter 1427 - 1441: The Nourishment of Love

Chapter 1427: Chapter 1441: The Nourishment of Love

"Xiao Xiao, it’s not that I’m stingy, but you really should look in the mirror. Even though there’s no full-length mirror in the dorm, you should definitely check yourself out when you pass by a clothing store. You’re eating Black Forest and mousse cakes again, aren’t you afraid of putting on more weight? I remember girls usually pay a lot of attention to their weight. With your current figure, you must be around 120 pounds, right?"

Xiao Xiao’s eyes widened. Zheng Kai’s words weren’t just annoying; they also reminded her of Lin Junyang’s comment. He had doubted whether she was 120 pounds too.

Lin Junyang, she didn’t dare nor could she bear to hit him. But Zheng Kai...

"Come here, Zheng Kai," Xiao Xiao beckoned him over. "Let me show you whether I’m really 120 pounds."

With that, Xiao Xiao lunged towards him like a hungry wolf, swinging her claws.

"Xiao Xiao seems to have indeed gained a bit of weight recently," Lu Yi commented as he watched the two playfully tussle.

"Lu Yi, it’s fine to say that to me, but few girls would want to hear they’re gaining weight. You and Zheng Kai really have no emotional intelligence," An Ran said, covering her mouth with a laugh.

"I’m being honest; you’ve also put on a little. It seems Instructor Mu has been taking good care of you while you’re here in the Imperial City."

An Ran’s smile instantly cracked. She looked down at her figure and replied reluctantly, "I’ll take that as a compliment. As for Xiao Xiao, she might be buoyed by romance."

Though she didn’t say it out loud, watching Xiao Xiao carrying her phone happily all day long, An Ran could imagine who she was chatting with.

She didn’t mention Xie Yuting’s situation to Xiao Xiao since Xie Yuting is already married and wouldn’t trouble the Chen Family. Moreover, An Ran could see that Lin Junyang had truly matured.

They entered the cake shop, the air filled with the aroma of pastries and the sight of beautifully decorated cakes, tempting everyone’s appetites.

Although Lu Yi suggested the visit, he wasn’t fond of sweets and only ordered a sucralose cake; Zheng Kai, surprisingly, liked cream cakes more than the women did.

Xiao Xiao, as expected, got herself a Black Forest and a mousse cake, while An Ran ordered a durian pancake and a mousse cake.

The four of them sat at the table by the window, chatting and laughing, basking in the warm autumn sun, and savoring the delicacies.

A sudden ring interrupted them.

It was Mu Xingfeng; he must have been thinking about today’s practical lesson.

"Wife, what are you doing? Was everything smooth today?"

Answering the call, the man’s deep and sultry voice came through, as An Ran smiled, pressing her lips together and using a small fork to poke the cake in front of her.

"Guess."

Hearing the girl’s cheerful voice, Mu Xingfeng chuckled, "I guess my wife is so capable that a small practical lesson wouldn’t faze her."

"Congratulations on guessing right. My performance dazzled everyone today, so don’t worry," An Ran said, a bit smug, mainly wishing not to make Mu Xingfeng anxious.

"Alright, pay attention to safety over there alone, take care of yourself. If anything comes up, reach out to Zhang Liang and Wang Hui. Leave company matters to Jin Weiliang and Huo Shaohua. Don’t strain yourself, and if you don’t feel like cooking, invite Su Jin to Longteng Xinyuan..."

An Ran nodded in response while listening to the man’s rambling, never realizing men could be this chatty.

Once she finally hung up the call, An Ran looked up to see the varied expressions of the other three.