Chapter 255: Only Taught Once or Twice

Chapter 255: Chapter 255: Only Taught Once or Twice

She tilted her head up and looked at herself in the mirror. The heavy bags under her eyes were incredibly obvious; anyone could tell at a glance that she hadn’t been sleeping well lately.

She figured Ling Qianjun must have noticed them earlier.

Hua Buwan let out a long sigh and continued washing up. Once she was finished with her morning routine, she stared at her reflection again. With the dark circles still glaringly obvious, she let out another helpless sigh.

Fortunately, the array of cosmetics in her bathroom gave her a glimmer of hope.

She unzipped her makeup bag and dug through it. First, she took out some concealer, gently dabbing it over her dark circles to hide the dull shadows. Next, she applied an even layer of foundation across her face to balance her complexion. Finally, she grabbed an eyebrow pencil and carefully filled in her brows to make herself look a bit more energetic.

Hua Buwan checked herself in the mirror once more. Though the dark circles were still somewhat visible, they were no longer so glaring after her touch-ups. Smiling in satisfaction, she tidied her hair and prepared to leave the bathroom.

The moment she opened the door, she suddenly heard footsteps.

She looked up nervously, only to see Ling Qianjun walking toward her. He must have been waiting by the stairwell and came over when he heard her open the door. Upon seeing Hua Buwan, he paused for a brief moment before a gentle smile graced his lips.

Ling Qianjun gazed at her, a fleeting hint of concern flashing in his eyes. He naturally noticed the traces of makeup. Though the delicate cosmetics masked her dark circles, how could he fail to see her underlying exhaustion?

He knew very well that Hua Buwan had specifically put on makeup to hide how tired she was from the previous night. The thought made his heart ache a little, but he chose not to point it out.

The two sat across from each other, the atmosphere slightly delicate. Hua Buwan stole a glance at Ling Qianjun and, seeing that he didn’t mention her makeup, breathed a secret sigh of relief.

Ling Qianjun cleared his throat lightly, breaking the silence. "Did you not sleep well last night?"

Hua Buwan blinked in mild surprise before smiling and shaking her head. "No, I’m fine. I might just be a bit too tired lately."

Looking at her, a hint of helplessness flashed through his eyes. "Don’t overwork yourself. Take care of your health."

Feeling a surge of warmth in her heart, Hua Buwan nodded. "I know. Thank you."

As Ling Qianjun looked at her weary face, his heart filled with guilt. He knew she had sacrificed far too much for the Ling family’s affairs. Not only did she have to worry about her own business, but she also had to stay up late reading related materials.

"You haven’t eaten breakfast yet, have you?" Ling Qianjun asked softly. "Shall I make you something?"

Before she could even answer, he turned and walked silently into the kitchen. He wanted to make her a hearty breakfast to express his profound gratitude. Left with no other choice, Hua Buwan followed him in.

Ling Qianjun skillfully opened the refrigerator and took out eggs, milk, bread, and other ingredients before getting to work. First, he beat the eggs, adding just the right amount of salt and milk. After mixing it evenly, he poured the batter into a flat pan, slowly frying it over low heat until it formed a golden-brown omelet.

Next, he sliced the bread into thin pieces and placed them in the oven, toasting them until the surfaces were golden and crispy. Finally, he plated the finished omelet and toasted bread. Paired with a hot glass of milk, a simple yet delicious breakfast was complete.

Watching Ling Qianjun’s fluid, effortless movements from the sidelines, Hua Buwan felt a wave of astonishment. It was incredible how quickly an ancient person like him could pick things up. He already knew how to use absolutely everything in her kitchen, even though she had only taught him once or twice.