Morning

"Hey, when did you wake up?"

Shen Yi poked his head out and greeted her when he saw her.

Shu Yunyi was just tiptoeing her fair feet into her slippers. She was startled by Shen Yi's sudden voice and couldn't help patting her chest and complaining:

"You're like a ghost. You make no sound at all. You scared me."

After calming down a bit, she straightened up and continued, "I woke up not long ago, about half an hour. Seeing that you were all still asleep, I went out for some exercise..."

"The scenery here is nice. I went for a run along the lake. It was really refreshing."

Hearing this, Shen Yi gave a slightly embarrassed smile and said with concern, "I didn't do it on purpose. I thought you heard the noise..."

"Since you're back, go and wash up and change your clothes quickly. Look at you, all sweaty. Be careful not to catch a cold."

Shu Yunyi took off the headband on her forehead. Needless to say, she was going to wash it. So she nodded and replied, "Okay. Are you preparing breakfast?"

"Yes, it'll be ready soon."

Shen Yi glanced back at the microwave. It was almost time.

"By the time you finish washing and come down, you can have your meal."

"All right."

Shu Yunyi agreed and turned towards her room.

"Ding."

The microwave beeped. Shen Yi also turned and walked into the kitchen.

The hot milk gave off a rich aroma. Shen Yi put it aside to keep it warm and started making sandwiches.

Actually, he didn't really like this kind of Western-style breakfast. He preferred traditional Chinese breakfast like steamed buns and soybean milk.

Although this place wasn't that remote, there were no breakfast shops or street vendors around. It was possible to make breakfast from scratch, but it would take too much time.

Sandwiches were convenient and quick, and they were also nutritious and tasted okay. Besides, the girls didn't have big appetites, so making a few simple ones would be enough.

Shen Yi lowered his head and cut off all the edges of the bread, then casually stuffed them into his mouth.

He fried an egg, sliced a tomato, picked a few lettuce leaves, squeezed on some sauce, and assembled them. That was it.

He cut the sandwiches into pieces with a knife, put them on a plate, and carried them all to the table in the dining room.

Clapping his hands, Shen Yi looked down at the time. It was just a little past eight thirty. The timing was perfect.

He went up to the third floor and entered the room. Fu Nanzhi was still sound asleep, with her smooth shoulders exposed in the air.

Shen Yi walked over and pulled open the curtains. The morning sunlight instantly shone in, directly hitting Fu Nanzhi's face.

There was no need for Shen Yi to wake her up. The gentle sunlight hit her face, and Fu Nanzhi woke up from her sleep.

Everything in front of her was bright. She rubbed her eyes and let out a soft whining sound.

Shen Yi picked up the pajamas scattered on the floor and threw them onto the quilt, saying, "Since you're awake, get up quickly."

"If you keep dawdling, you'll be late for work. I've already prepared the breakfast."

"Um..."

Fu Nanzhi mumbled in a daze and barely turned over. A large expanse of fair skin was so dazzling in the sunlight that it made people dizzy.

Shen Yi didn't know if she heard him or not, so he could only keep urging her.

"The sun is almost shining on your butt. Yunyi and Zhujun are already awake."

"Aren't you ashamed to stay in bed?"

As soon as he said this, he didn't know which words touched a nerve in her, but Fu Nanzhi sat up all of a sudden.

After the transformation by the injection, her complexion was rosy at the moment. Although she looked a bit sleepy, it didn't detract from her beauty at all.

Regardless of the exposed beauty, Fu Nanzhi grabbed the pajamas on the quilt and put them on.

A pair of fair and delicate arches of feet poked out from under the quilt and fumbled around on the floor for a long time. Finally, the owner of the feet said anxiously,

"Where are my shoes, honey?"

"Who told you to throw them around last night? Now you can't find them," Shen Yi said. Then he squatted down, picked up the scattered slippers, and placed them beside her feet.

"Here they are. Put them on," he added.

Watching Fu Nanzhi struggling to put on her clothes, Shen Yi instructed,

"I'll go downstairs first. Don't dawdle. Hurry up and wash up, then come down for breakfast."

Fu Nanzhi quickly responded and slipped on her slippers before dashing into the bathroom.

Shaking his head, Shen Yi backed out and went to the second - floor rooms.

Shu Yunyi's door was half - open. Shen Yi walked in and found the room quite tidy. Half of the wall of the cabinet beside was filled with books.

She was still taking a shower. Hearing the faint sound of water from inside, Shen Yi backed out again.

Since Shu Yunyi didn't need his help, Shen Yi then went to the next room, Cheng Jun's, to wake her up.

He knocked on the door twice, and a clear voice from inside said,

"Who is it? Come in. The door isn't locked."

Inside the room, Cheng Jun was tying her hair. Through the reflection in the mirror, she saw Shen Yi pushing the door open. She asked curiously,

"What's up?"

Shen Yi stopped walking, observed Cheng Jun's room, and casually replied,

"Nothing serious. I just wanted to see if you were up."

"Also, I'm here to ask you to have breakfast."

Different from Fu Nanzhi's preference for a girly - themed room, Cheng Jun's room had an overall cold - toned color scheme, with a natural austerity like that of a plant, giving a unique feeling.

Cheng Jun finished tying her hair. Her high ponytail swayed with her movements. She tidied up her clothes and said,

"The food is ready. Thank you for your hard work."

"Is everyone else up? Have you called them?"

"Everyone has been called," Shen Yi replied. Seeing that there was nothing else to do, he was about to back out.

"Then come down for breakfast when you're done," he said.

"Wait. I'm done here. I'll go down with you," Cheng Jun said, reaching out her hand to stop him. She stood up and followed Shen Yi downstairs.

In the dining room, as soon as Cheng Jun sat down, Shen Yi brought over a glass of milk.

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The milk had been kept warm, and now the temperature was just right for drinking. Shen Yi picked up a glass and pushed it towards Cheng Jun.

"There aren't many ingredients at home. Just make do for now," he said.

"I'll go out and buy some more after you all go to work."

There were definitely ingredients at home, but most of them weren't suitable for breakfast. Shen Yi planned to buy some good flour and make steamed buns, steamed stuffed buns, and noodles later, which were more suitable for Chinese people's taste for breakfast.

Cheng Jun picked up the glass of milk and took a big sip. Hearing Shen Yi's words, she shook her head.

"It's okay. This is just right for me," she said.

"I don't have much of an appetite in the morning. Just a little something to fill my stomach is enough."

Maybe it was because of her overseas study experience that Cheng Jun was quite accepting of this kind of breakfast.

It was good to have some hot food. Most of the time, she didn't even have breakfast.

"Good, then," Shen Yi nodded.

"What are you talking about?"

At this time, Shu Yunyi walked in. She had just finished showering, and there still seemed to be a wisp of steam lingering around her. One could smell the fragrance of shower gel when getting close to her.

Cheng Jun swallowed the food in her mouth and repeated what Shen Yi had just said.

Shu Yunyi sat down, picked up a sandwich, took a small bite, and smiled at Shen Yi.

"Cheng Jun is right. I also think we don't need to put too much effort into breakfast."

"This one is quite good. It's low in sugar and fat, so it won't make you feel greasy when you eat it."

Shen Yi still didn't think this could count as a proper breakfast and insisted,

"No way. Since you've given me the power to cook, you have to listen to me."

"You'll eat whatever I make."

"Humph."

Cheng Jun let out a soft snort and didn't refute, but just gave a reminder,

"You know I don't eat mung bean sprouts. You can do whatever you want with the rest."

Shu Yunyi held the milk with both hands and said with a smile,

"So domineering. You don't support customers' orders?"

"Nonsense. Of course not."

Shen Yi folded his arms and leaned against the wall, looking at the smiling Shu Yunyi and said,

"What if each of you three has a different idea? Wouldn't I be exhausted?"

"What if we help?"

"Help? Well, that can be considered."

Shen Yi stroked his chin and said slowly.

Shu Yunyi just mentioned it briefly and then changed the topic, asking,

"Where's Fu Nanzhi? She hasn't come down yet."

Shen Yi estimated the time and replied to her,

"She should be coming soon. I've called her."

Fu Nanzhi would go back to her own room to change clothes after washing up, so it might take a little time.

Just as he was speaking, there came the sound of footsteps thumping on the stairs. Fu Nanzhi came downstairs in a light - colored white suit skirt.

"I'm here, I'm here. I'm starving to death."

"Where's the food? I feel like I could swallow an ox right now."