“So? How is it? Does it suit your taste, Ye Feng?”
Seeing Ye Feng nod at her, Xie Yuyan’s mood, which had been dampened by the incident involving Shen Mengli, finally eased a little.
She loved watching Ye Feng enjoy the food she prepared. To her, it wasn’t just an acknowledgment of her cooking skills—it felt more like the simple, everyday life of a married couple. This kind of ordinary, peaceful existence was what Xie Yuyan yearned for the most.
She had no fondness for her days as a killer. Before meeting Ye Feng, she hadn’t even felt like a real person—just a machine following orders without question.
After taking the last bite of the vegetable pancake Xie Yuyan had made, Ye Feng quickly swallowed it and turned to look at her, who had been staring at him the whole time.
“Aren’t you going to eat, Xie Yuyan? It feels a little awkward having you watch me like this every time.”
“I’ve already eaten. You go ahead, Ye Feng. The only reason I’m watching is because I want to hear your thoughts on whether my cooking has improved.”
“Improved? It’s more like you’ve leveled up! If you opened your own restaurant, you could easily start a brand with skills like these.”
Hearing Ye Feng’s praise, Xie Yuyan couldn’t help but let out a soft laugh.
“It’s not that exaggerated, Ye Feng. I just followed the recipe. But as long as you enjoy it, I’ll gladly cook for you for the rest of my life.”
“Xie Yuyan...”
Ye Feng froze at her words. He had never imagined that in this unfamiliar world, someone would willingly go this far for him—without expecting anything in return.
“Hmm? Could it be... you’re moved, Ye Feng?”
Xie Yuyan smiled faintly, stepping behind him and leaning down to rest her chin on his shoulder.
“D-Don’t talk nonsense! I just think this isn’t appropriate for you, Xie Yuyan.”
“Inappropriate? How so?”
Her lips brushed close to his ear as she whispered, her warm breath sending a shiver down Ye Feng’s spine.
“Your life is yours to live, Xie Yuyan. When I brought you back, it wasn’t so you could do things for me. I just want you to have the life you truly desire.”
“The life I desire...”
Xie Yuyan released her arms from around his neck and circled around the chair to stand in front of him. Before Ye Feng could react, she swiftly climbed over the chair and settled onto his lap.
“Xie Yuyan?!”
Startled by her sudden closeness, Ye Feng immediately tried to stand up, but Xie Yuyan wasn’t about to let him. She pressed down on his shoulders, forcing him back into the seat.
“Sit still, Ye Feng. Our conversation isn’t over yet—are you really going to leave like this? How disrespectful.”
“What kind of logic is that?! Xie Yuyan, get up already. This isn’t how people normally talk.”
“No way~”
No matter what Ye Feng said, Xie Yuyan shook her head with a playful smile, her arms looping around his neck as she gazed at him affectionately.
“If you want me to leave, then finish our conversation properly. Otherwise... you’ll be stuck in this chair for the rest of your life~”
Being toyed with like this was too much for Ye Feng to handle. Just because he was injured didn’t mean Xie Yuyan could act so boldly in front of him. Even the meekest person had their limits, and Ye Feng decided it was time to teach her a lesson—to remind her who was really in charge here.
He gripped her shoulders firmly and lifted, rising from the chair himself to force her to let go.
But Xie Yuyan was no pushover. She had anticipated his move the moment he tensed. As Ye Feng stood, she tightened her arms around his neck and wrapped her legs around him, clinging to him like a sloth hanging from a tree.
“......”
Feeling the weight of her entire body against him, Ye Feng sighed as he met Xie Yuyan’s stubborn gaze.
“Can’t you act a little more reserved, Xie Yuyan? Is this really how a proper young woman should behave?”
“Tch~”
Xie Yuyan had expected Ye Feng to force her off, but instead, he resorted to lecturing her. Knowing his injuries, she reluctantly released him with a pout.
“How boring~”
Ye Feng shot her an exasperated look, silently vowing to make her regret this once he recovered. Seizing the opportunity, he picked up the plate from the table, intending to wash it—only for Xie Yuyan to snatch it away in a flash.
“Ye Feng, don’t bother with chores. I’ll handle them.”
“It’s fine. Washing one plate isn’t a big deal. Besides, you already put so much effort into making breakfast. Let me at least do this much.”
Xie Yuyan knew he was just being considerate, but after her earlier misstep, she wanted to make it up to him. Though they seemed to be getting along on the surface, she could sense an invisible wall between them—one she had built herself by losing control. Only time could mend that rift.
“No need. You’re injured, Ye Feng. Normally, I wouldn’t argue, but right now, you should be resting.”
With that, she turned and began washing the plate, flashing him a playful wink over her shoulder—as if to say, “Leave it to me.”
“Then... I’ll leave it to you.”
Seeing her insistence, Ye Feng gave in and headed to the couch. Just as he sat down, his phone rang.
Crack.
The sound of shattering ceramic echoed from the sink. Xie Yuyan, having gripped the freshly washed plate too hard, had snapped it in two. A sharp shard sliced into her palm, drawing a trail of crimson blood.
Yet she didn’t even flinch. Her gaze remained fixed on Ye Feng as he pulled out his phone, completely ignoring the wound on her hand.
“Hmm?”
Seeing the caller ID display “Telemarketer,” Ye Feng promptly hung up—this wasn’t the first time he’d received such calls. Then, remembering the sound of breaking dishes, he glanced up and met Xie Yuyan’s intense stare.
+【Epic Battles!】 "Your Highness, they say Linxi Temple is miraculous. Won’t you make a wish?" "A wish? It should be making wishes to me." "That may be so, but since you’re already here..." "..." "Fine. Then grant this princess a consort to play with." "He must be obedient, devoted, and utterly infatuated with my body—so much so that he’d kneel and kiss my feet." "Your Highness, that’s not a consort. That’s a dog." "Then add clever, witty, heroic, ambitious yet pragmatic..." "Hmm, that’s enough for now. I’ll add more later." After tossing out these words half in jest, Princess Anle departed the temple—only to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Bodhisattva statue smiling at her. Meanwhile, Yang An, fresh out of university, was having a very bad day. Good news: He’d transmigrated into another world with a cheat granting tenfold combat power. Bad news: He’d immediately fallen into the clutches of a certain villainess. Good news: Said villainess possessed peerless beauty and royal status. Bad news: She was absolutely monstrous!!! In the frozen wilderness, Yang An knelt beneath Qin Guo’er’s feet, drenched in sweat despite the cold. Desperately clutching her porcelain-perfect foot—the very one poised to crush his throat—he could only think: How do I survive this?! Need answers NOW!
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
d intelligence to keep the plot moving, and sometimes even the protagonists are forced into absurdly dumb decisions. Why does the A-list celebrity heroine in urban romance novels ditch the top-tier movie star and become a lovestruck fool for a pockmarked male lead? Why do the leads in historical tragedy novels keep dancing between love and death, only for the blind healer to end up suffering the most? And Gu Wei never expected that after finally landing a villain role to stir up trouble, she’d pick the wrong gender! No choice now—she’ll just have to crush the protagonists as a girl!
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
