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"It's just a simple review of my lessons."

Su Cheng explained, then continued, "Have you eaten yet? Why don't we have lunch together?"

"Ah?"

Cornelia looked up at Su Cheng, only to meet that serious expression again. Her eyes instantly reddened, and she felt hurt as she said, "Who invites someone to eat with such a sour face like that?!"

"I can see you clearly want to drive me away!"

At this moment, Cornelia could no longer hold back her suppressed emotions. With a voice filled with sobs, she shouted, "If you hate me so much, I'll never bother you again!"

After saying that, she ran toward the door.

"How could I possibly hate you?"

Su Cheng quickly grabbed her arm.

Cornelia turned her head to look, only to meet Su Cheng's cold and serious expression again. Her emotions became even more agitated. She struggled and pounded her little fists on Su Cheng's shoulder while shouting, "If you hate me, why don't you just say it straight out! Why put on that deadpan expression? Don't you think it's disgusting?!"

After saying that, she forcefully shook off Su Cheng's hand.

This time, Su Cheng did not immediately chase after her.

Because he realized that this pair of glasses was not suitable to wear in front of acquaintances, as evident from Cornelia's reaction.

Cornelia had already run out, and Li Guanqi was still in the kitchen, not coming out. Su Cheng took off the glasses, put on contact lenses, and then put the glasses back on. He chased after her, applying lipstick along the way.

The neighbor who was about to open the door was dumbfounded watching this scene. After all, a man chasing his girlfriend while running and applying lipstick was quite perplexing.

But Su Cheng didn't care, as he knew this was a good opportunity to confess.

Cornelia ran downstairs, intending to leave the community. She ran while crying, constantly wiping her tears.

Su Cheng watched this scene, feeling inexplicably guilty.

So he quickly caught up with Cornelia.

"Don't run anymore."

He shouted, startling Cornelia, who suddenly stopped. She turned to look at Su Cheng, then crouched down, hugging her legs and sobbing.

"I never hated you. On the contrary, I really like you."

Su Cheng looked at Cornelia's actions, feeling a bit bitter, but he still chose to go for it. His tone became very serious as he said, "Will you be my girlfriend?"

Hearing this gentle and sincere tone, Cornelia looked up at Su Cheng in a daze, her eyes still tear-stained, looking utterly pitiful.

However, she met Su Cheng's cold and serious expression again.

What's more, there was a beautiful girl hidden in his house.

Such a confession was undoubtedly a humiliation to her.

She gritted her teeth, stood up, and glared fiercely at Su Cheng, saying, "I won't agree."

After saying that, she was about to run again, but the next second, Su Cheng grabbed her arm.

【Ding——】

A system notification suddenly sounded.

Su Cheng quickly took off his glasses and hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, today was my oversight. Please don't be angry!"

Hearing this apology, Cornelia finally stopped and slowly turned her head to look at Su Cheng.

She found that Su Cheng, without his glasses, no longer had the previous coldness and seriousness, but instead, his expression was filled with guilt and remorse.

Seeing this, her heart softened.

"Today was all my fault."

As he spoke, Su Cheng took out a bottle of 'Eight Walnuts' from his pocket and handed it to her, saying, "This is my apology gift."

Seeing Cornelia staring blankly at the drink, he quickly added, "I never hated you. Really!"

Cornelia subconsciously took the drink and looked at Su Cheng a few times. Seeing that his expression had returned to normal, her mood finally calmed down a bit.

"Let's go home and have lunch?"

Su Cheng asked softly.

"No, I'm going home."

Cornelia wiped her tears and shook her head.

But deep down, she hoped Su Cheng would invite her a few more times, and then she would reluctantly agree.

Fortunately, Su Cheng could read Cornelia's thoughts, so he invited her again, "Since you're already here, it would be a shame not to have a meal."

"I'm going home."

"No, you have to eat the food I made."

"I don't want to."

"You have to!"

"I don't want to."

"You have to eat!"

…………

And so, the two continued like this for more than ten rounds. Passersby who saw this scene couldn't help but give curious looks. Cornelia felt her face turn red and finally gave in.

"Fine, since you're so persistent, I'll reluctantly agree."

After more than ten rounds of invitations, Cornelia's anger had long disappeared, leaving only satisfaction in her heart.

On the way back to the apartment,

Cornelia felt as if she had missed something important and couldn't help but start recalling all the details of what had just happened, replaying them over and over.

Did Su Cheng just confess to me again?

Meanwhile, Su Cheng planned to check the rewards after sending the two girls away. This time, he would burn incense, wash his hands, bathe, and change clothes to show his sincerity and seriousness before claiming the rewards.

When they got home, Su Cheng said, "You sit for a while, I'll go prepare lunch."

"Mm."

Cornelia sat down and didn't stand on ceremony. She directly opened the drink and started sipping it slowly.

At this moment, Su Cheng entered the kitchen and was surprised to find Li Guanqi washing vegetables. He quickly stepped forward to stop her.

"How can I let a guest help?!"

"It's no big deal. I'm just passing the time."

Li Guanqi looked up and noticed that Su Cheng, without his glasses, had returned to his previous appearance, especially with the contact lenses and lipstick.

She understood.

"Go rest, I'll handle this."

Su Cheng continued.

"Let me help a little, or I really wouldn't feel right eating this meal."

Li Guanqi held up the washed vegetables and said seriously.

Seeing this, Su Cheng didn't say anything more. After all, if he refused again, it would be obvious he was making her feel awkward.

He nodded slightly, turned around, and took out the meat, starting to wash it at the sink.

Meanwhile, Li Guanqi, after taking the meat, left the sink and began chopping vegetables next to it. Her movements were skillful, as if she had done it countless times.

The two worked efficiently, each doing their part, busy in the kitchen.

At the same time,

In the living room, Cornelia finished her drink and saw that Li Guanqi still hadn't come out. Her eyebrows furrowed, feeling that something was amiss.

So she stood up from the sofa and walked toward the kitchen. She saw Su Cheng wearing an apron, washing vegetables skillfully, while Li Guanqi was chopping vegetables on the cutting board, 'clicking' away.

The scene was like that of an old married couple, so harmonious.

This made Cornelia feel a surge of intense jealousy and displeasure. She bit her lip, feeling very angry and resentful.

After all, she was the first!

So she walked up to Su Cheng and patted him.

"I want to help too!"

"Heh."

Su Cheng chuckled lightly, not wanting to refuse. After all, Li Guanqi was helping, and if he refused, it would be disrespectful to Cornelia.

He pointed to the cupboard higher than Cornelia and said, "There's a small stool over there. You can step on it to get some bowls and chopsticks."

Li Guanqi, hearing this, looked up at the cupboard, then at Cornelia. She wiped her hands with a towel, bent down, picked up the small stool from the side, and handed it to her, saying, "Be careful."