Jian Yan woke up first the next morning. He Xiu was still sleeping soundly, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, as if he was happy about something.

  Jian Yan found it amusing. She stared at him for a while and thought that he must have been very unhappy in the He family. That's why he spent so much time at the company, even staying at the company overnight on New Year's Eve.

  He probably just didn't want to go home.

  Thinking that he might rarely get to sleep in, Jian Yan didn't wake him up and went downstairs to make breakfast by herself. He Xiu really slept deeply. When Jian Yan came back, he still hadn't woken up.

  She poked him twice with her hand and called out, "Manager He, get up and have breakfast."

  He Xiu's eyelashes fluttered gently twice and he slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Jian Yan standing beside him, he reached out his hand from under the quilt and casually pulled her back onto the bed. "You got up so early?"

  Jian Yan was startled and gave him an angry look. "It's not early anymore. It's already half past eight. At this time before, I had already punched in at the company and started the morning meeting." It's great to be the general manager. He can be late openly, and no one dares to say anything to him.

  He Xiu let out a couple of muffled laughs and helped her brush aside the slightly disheveled hair caused by the previous movement. "I usually don't stay in bed. I don't know why, but I slept especially well last night and actually slept until this time."

  "Maybe it's because you don't want to make breakfast."

  He Xiu smiled again, turned over, and kissed Jian Yan's lips. At first, Jian Yan resisted twice, but then she gradually 沉溺在这个吻里. He Xiu wasn't wearing a shirt on his upper body, and Jian Yan felt that the skin her fingertips touched was getting hotter and hotter.

  He Xiu's body unconsciously rubbed against hers, as if craving something. His kiss followed her neck and landed on her heart, and his hand also reached in through her collar.

  Jian Yan let out an involuntary moan. He Xiu gently bit her collarbone and pressed his body even closer to hers. "Does this distance make you feel uncomfortable now?"

  His voice was very low, as if suppressing something. But this voice with a sexy undertone fell into Jian Yan's ears, more like a catalyst, making her body go even softer.

  "It's a bit uncomfortable..."

  She replied unsteadily. He Xiu's beautiful eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he moved a little away from her.

  A trace of embarrassment flashed through Jian Yan's heart, and she replied in a voice that only she and He Xiu could hear, "It's not that kind of... uncomfortable feeling of being disgusted..."

  He Xiu's eyes moved, as if he understood the kind of discomfort she was referring to. The corners of his mouth curved into a smile, and he pressed against her again. "Then... if we get even closer, will it not be uncomfortable anymore?"

  Jian Yan blushed at his question and reluctantly raised her hand to push him away a little. "Why did you kiss me without brushing your teeth?"

  He Xiu lowered his eyes and laughed softly for a while, then looked up at her. "Hitting the brakes suddenly at this time is not good for the body."

  Jian Yan: "..."

  However, He Xiu really didn't plan to have sex with her at this time. Jian Yan had such a serious resistance to men. Although she had accepted him, he still couldn't be so hasty. He sat up and smiled at Jian Yan. "Then I'll go wash up."

  When Jian Yan saw that he really left, she let out a sigh of relief. That strange and exciting feeling just now... was actually quite comfortable.

  She could see that He Xiu was holding back. But he was also right. Hitting the brakes suddenly was not good for the body. So she'd better not let him stay at her place in the future.

  She went downstairs to continue preparing breakfast. When it was ready, He Xiu just finished washing up and came downstairs. He walked to the dining table and took a look. Jian Yan had prepared a very sumptuous breakfast. There were egg tortillas, vegetable salad, yogurt fruit cereal, and sliced oranges and kiwis.

  The oranges and kiwis were both peeled and neatly arranged on the plate.

  He Xiu raised his eyebrows and looked up at her. "You're so hardworking and dexterous. I feel a lot of pressure. I feel like I can't take good care of you."

  Jian Yan calmly accepted his compliment. "So you have to work hard."

  He Xiu pulled her into his arms and kissed her lips. "I will definitely work hard."

  Jian Yan: "..."

  Are all men like this? No matter what they talk about, they can think of something pornographic.

  "Let's have breakfast quickly. The egg tortilla is freshly made by me. There's also grilled bacon in it. It will get cold later." Jian Yan said as she tapped the plate in front of him. "By the way, take me to Xingguang Department Store later. I'll go to the supermarket to buy some things and then drive my car back by the way."

  "Okay."

  After he dropped Jian Yan off at Xingguang Department Store, he went to work directly. Jian Yan pushed a cart and wandered around the supermarket alone. The food at home was almost all eaten up, and she needed to stock up in advance. When she saw a salesperson recommending a non-stick pan, she suddenly remembered that Aunt Jiang said she wanted to learn baking. She wondered if Aunt Jiang had bought an oven yet.

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  Thinking of this, Jian Yan went to the household appliances section. When the salesperson saw her looking at the ovens, he took the initiative to come over and ask her, "Are you choosing an oven? Is it for home use or for a store?"

  Jian Yan said, "For home use."

  "Then take a look at this one. Many customers like this one. It has intelligent control, a large capacity, and it's also very convenient to clean. Moreover, it's 15% off during the promotion period, which is very cost-effective."

  "Um... It feels a bit too big." She recalled Aunt Jiang's kitchen. Her house was an old one, and the area wasn't large. Putting such a big oven in the kitchen would take up too much space.

  "What about this one? This one is a bit smaller, but it still has all the functions. Although there's no discount for this one now, we'll give away gloves and two sets of baking molds."

  Jian Yan took a look. The appearance was quite nice, and the size was also suitable. "Will you be responsible for delivering this?"

  "Yes. Please fill out a delivery registration form, and we'll deliver it to you today."

  Jian Yan nodded, and then asked the salesperson to explain the specific operation and functions of this oven to her, and then went to pay the deposit. She had been to Aunt Jiang's house before, so she knew the address, but she could only fill in her own mobile phone number. The salesperson helped her contact the delivery staff and said that they could deliver it right away. Jian Yan simply drove her car to Aunt Jiang's place, thinking of waiting for them to deliver it.

  As soon as she arrived at the courtyard where Aunt Jiang lived, she saw Aunt Jiang standing and chatting with several other aunts. This scene was all too familiar to Jian Yan. Didn't she just happen to meet several aunts gossiping about her mother's unmarried status when she went home last time?

  Thinking that Aunt Jiang didn't have any children, Jian Yan was afraid that she would be bullied, so she directly parked the car in the courtyard. As soon as she rolled down the window, she really heard one of the aunts showing off her daughter-in-law.

  She turned her head and called out to the window, "Aunt Jiang."

  Aunt Jiang was taken aback. When she turned around and saw that it was Jian Yan, she was both surprised and delighted. "Yanyan, why are you here?" She said as she looked around. "Did you come alone? Isn't He Xiu with you?"

  Jian Yan smiled and said, "He's at work in the company. I went to the supermarket just now and bought an oven for you by the way. I don't know if you can use it?"

  "Ah, why did you buy it for me? Really!"

  "It's okay. You haven't bought one yet, have you? If you've already bought one, I'll have to take it back to my place."

  "I haven't bought one yet, but you kids are really, always spending money recklessly."

  Jian Yan couldn't help laughing. Aunt Jiang was really just like her mother. She would say that she was spending money recklessly no matter what she bought.

  The several aunts beside them finally couldn't hold back and started asking one after another, "Hey, Xiao Jiang, who is this beautiful lady? I haven't seen her before."

  Aunt Jiang said, "Oh, my daughter-in-law."

  Just as they said this, the delivery staff arrived. Aunt Jiang and Jian Yan went upstairs with them. Jian Yan discussed with the staff in the kitchen where to place the oven. Aunt Jiang secretly walked to the balcony and called He Xiu.

  Just now she said that Jian Yan was her daughter-in-law, and she didn't see any unhappy expression on Jian Yan's face. Had she already gotten together with He Xiu?

  He Xiu had just come out of a meeting at this time. When he saw Aunt Jiang calling him, he thought she had something urgent, so he quickly picked up the phone. "Aunt Jiang, what's the matter?"

  "He Xiu, just now Jian Yan bought an oven for me and sent it over. She's still here installing it. I'm asking you, did you finally catch up with her?"

  "Hmm...?" He Xiu didn't react for a moment. Didn't Jian Yan go to the supermarket? Why did she suddenly buy an oven and go to Aunt Jiang's place?

  "She even came to install it for me? If she wasn't your girlfriend, why would she be so nice to an old woman like me? Buying an oven for me and coming here in person?"

  He Xiu smiled. "Yes, she is my girlfriend."

  "Ah, that's great, that's great. This girl is beautiful and so kind. You're really blessed from your previous life."

  "Yes, I was also blessed in my previous previous life."

  "Stop joking with me." Aunt Jiang smiled. "I'll keep her here for lunch today. You come over at noon too."

  "Okay, I'll leave a bit earlier at noon."

  "All right then." When Aunt Jiang saw Jian Yan coming out, she quickly hung up the phone. Jian Yan called her and asked, "Aunt Jiang, come and take a look. Is it okay to place the oven here?"

  "Okay, okay." Aunt Jiang happily walked over.

  After the oven was set up, Aunt Jiang started preparing lunch. "Yanyan, stay here for lunch. I'll cook something delicious for you."

  Jian Yan felt a bit embarrassed. "Don't bother."

  "It's no trouble. You gave me an oven. I should treat you to a meal."

  "I didn't give you a gift on your last birthday. Consider this oven as a belated birthday gift."

  "He Xiu already gave me a birthday gift. What's the difference between his gift and yours?" Aunt Jiang was determined to keep Jian Yan for lunch. "I also called He Xiu. We'll have lunch together at noon."

  Jian Yan thought for a while and said, "Then how about we cook hot pot at noon? I just bought a lot of vegetables in the supermarket. Eating hot pot will also keep us warm."

  "Sure!"

  "Then I'll go and bring the vegetables up."

  He Xiu arrived at half past eleven. When he entered the door, Aunt Jiang had just finished frying the hot pot base, and the alluring aroma wafted over. "Wow, it smells so good."

  When Aunt Jiang saw that he had arrived, she immediately started giving him tasks. "Go and help Yanyan cut the vegetables. Look at her beautiful hands. If she cuts them and gets hurt, I don't know who will feel sorry for her."

  He Xiu laughed and walked up to take the knife from Jian Yan's hand. "I'll cut. You go and sit in the living room."

  How could Jian Yan just go and sit in the living room? Last time, Aunt Jiang was busy in the kitchen while she was playing outside. How could she have the nerve to do that this time? She took the spatula from Aunt Jiang's hand and said to her, "Aunt Jiang, let me cook the hot pot base. You go and take a rest."

  Aunt Jiang originally wanted to say there was no need, but then she thought that it would be nice to let the two of them stay alone in the kitchen, so she smiled and went to the living room. "Then I'll leave it to you two. I'll go and set the table."

  After she left, Jian Yan started cooking the hot pot base. He Xiu saw the newly added oven in the kitchen and said to Jian Yan while cutting the vegetables, "Thank you."

  "Hmm? What are you thanking me for?"

  "Thank you for being so kind to Aunt Jiang." He Xiu stopped the knife in his hand and looked at Jian Yan. "Aunt Jiang has always been alone, and I can't come and accompany her all the time. For all these years, besides me caring about her, no one else has been good to her."

  Jian Yan's nose suddenly felt a bit sour at his words. "Why are you saying such an emotional thing all of a sudden? Do you not want to cut the vegetables?"

  He Xiu laughed and said, "Just now Aunt Jiang called me and said that having you as my girlfriend is a blessing from my previous life. I think I must have spent all my previous lives accumulating good fortune so that I could meet you in this life."