"Ah! This smells absolutely amazing!"
At the dining table, Luo Shuling shamelessly shoveled food into her mouth, even making a face as if she were about to cry.
"What kind of life have I been living until now?"
"Finally, no more dreaded peanuts in the stir-fried cabbage!"
"No way, we can’t let Shu Ning into the kitchen ever again!"
"I hereby unilaterally declare that from now on, big brother is the official chef of this household, and the kitchen is his domain. Oh, and we should add a sign—'Luo Shuning, No Entry Allowed!'"
Luo Shuling chattered animatedly while happily stuffing another bite of stir-fried pork into her mouth.
The texture was tender, the flavor lingering on her tongue.
By her standards as a self-proclaimed food connoisseur, Gu Luo’s cooking skills were nothing short of master chef level.
Though it was just three simple dishes, each one was a perfect harmony of color, aroma, and taste.
Ahem… Just as Luo Shuling was getting carried away, Gu Ximan, sitting across from her, discreetly kicked her under the table.
"Huh? What’s up, little sis?" Luo Shuling mumbled through a mouthful of food. "Why’d you kick me?"
Hearing this, Gu Ximan sighed and facepalmed, exasperated by her sister’s obliviousness.
"Little sis was trying to remind you that I’m standing right behind you."
Luo Shuning’s slightly aggrieved voice drifted over from behind her.
"Oh, Shu Ning, you’re done showering already? As quick as ever, huh." Luo Shuling turned around nonchalantly, her eyes suddenly lighting up. "Hey, you’re wearing that nightgown too! It looks great, but I still prefer shorts and a T-shirt."
"Don’t change the subject." Luo Shuning lightly tapped her head, pretending to be upset. "I helped with this meal too, you know. Isn’t banning me from the kitchen a bit too much?"
"It’s just a unilateral declaration—doesn’t count!" Luo Shuling blinked playfully, trying to charm her way out of trouble.
"You…"
Luo Shuning could only sigh at her sister’s antics before asking, "So, is there enough food? Big brother made quite a lot."
"Plenty! Ximan and I will finish every last bite!"
What a pair of little gluttons… Luo Shuning couldn’t help but smile fondly.
At the same time, she noticed Luo Shuhe quietly observing her from the side.
Just as she was about to say something, Luo Shuling cut in first.
She waved toward the living room sofa and called out loudly, "Big brother, as the only guy in the house right now, come give us your honest opinion—does Shu Ning look good or what?"
Over on the sofa, Gu Luo—who had been sneaking glances at Luo Shuning—jumped at the sudden address, his heart skipping a beat as if he’d been caught red-handed.
Ahem… He cleared his throat, forcing composure as he looked up from his phone and turned toward Luo Shuning.
Seeing this, Luo Shuning smiled sweetly, tilting her head slightly with an expectant gleam in her eyes, waiting for his verdict.
Now that he had a legitimate reason to look, Gu Luo let his gaze sweep over her from head to toe.
One hundred points!
A full one hundred!
Luo Shuning’s beauty was flawless.
Absolutely breathtaking.
Heart-stopping.
And wow, that spaghetti-strap nightgown was really white.
He’d been wanting to get a better look at Luo Shuhe earlier but hadn’t found the chance.
Now, the opportunity had arrived.
Luo Shuning and Luo Shuhe were identical in every way—except for their personalities.
As a perfectly normal guy, Gu Luo gave his brutally honest assessment internally, though externally, he maintained a calm facade, merely nodding and offering a succinct:
"Beautiful."
Just two simple words.
Yet, Luo Shuning’s face lit up like a blooming flower.
Because she’d caught the faint blush creeping up her brother’s cheeks.
Recalling how he’d flinched when their hands accidentally brushed while cooking earlier, she already knew the answer.
Big brother was putting on his usual act of forced composure.
How could he be this adorable?
Meanwhile, Gu Ximan was gnawing aggressively on a piece of cabbage from her chopsticks.
The sweet and sour cabbage now tasted purely sour to her.
Watching Gu Luo stare so openly at Luo Shuning…
She clenched.
Her fists clenched.
Then she slammed her chopsticks down in a huff.
Don’t ask—it was just the cabbage being too sour.
"I’m full."
This came from Luo Shuhe.
Her tone was flat as she stood up, brushing past Luo Shuning on her way to the bathroom.
"Shuhe, go to bed after brushing your teeth. Don’t stay up late—we have to wake up early tomorrow," Luo Shuning reminded her.
"Mm. You too, sis."
Meanwhile, the ever-ravenous Luo Shuling immediately zeroed in on the half-eaten bowl of rice Luo Shuhe had left behind, gleefully pulling it toward herself.
"Don’t mind if I do!"
"Don’t eat too much before bed," Luo Shuning chided, tapping her head again.
"Got it, next time for sure, next time for sure."
Shaking her head, Luo Shuning then walked over to the sofa and sat down beside Gu Luo.
Close.
Too close.
The scent of her shower gel wafted over, fresh and floral, lingering at the tip of his nose.
It sent his heart into a frantic little dance.
Gu Luo subtly shifted away, trying to put some distance between them.
But this tiny movement didn’t escape Luo Shuning’s notice.
Pfft.
Hearing her laugh, Gu Luo instinctively turned—only to be met with Luo Shuning’s stunning profile.
Her lashes were long and curled, each blink like a feather lightly grazing his heart.
"…What’s wrong?" Gu Luo’s voice came out slightly strained. This was his first time sitting so close to a girl in pajamas who wasn’t Gu Ximan.
"Nothing~ What are you doing, big brother?" Her voice was soft, laced with affection.
"I… was just watching videos."
"Oh? I left my phone in my room. Let’s watch together." Without waiting for a response, Luo Shuning leaned in.
The space between them narrowed to the bare minimum, and Gu Luo found himself utterly defenseless.
Zero-frame startup.
How was he supposed to block this?
Now, aside from the shower gel, another scent reached him—something faintly unique.
A mix of lavender and milk, fresh yet rich.
Gu Luo’s entire body stiffened. Aside from the finger scrolling his phone screen, he didn’t dare move a muscle.
He was terrified of accidental contact.
Because they were way too close.
Was this reasonable?
No.
They’d known each other for less than a day—wasn’t this too intimate?
Even if they were siblings now, it wasn’t the same as the bond he shared with Gu Ximan, forged over years.
Pfft.
Watching Gu Luo’s face and ears turn visibly red, Luo Shuning finally couldn’t hold back another laugh.
Big brother really was too cute.
Still giggling, she finally put some distance between them.
Then she stood up, batting her mesmerizingly alluring eyes at him. "Big brother, you rest here. I'll take care of the dishes."
Watching Luo Shuning's slender figure walk away, Gu Luo opened his mouth slightly.
Had he just been teased?
Teased, right?
Definitely teased, wasn't it?
Damn it.
How embarrassing.
Where’s the dignity of an older brother?
............
............
m back to his original world. In the end, he realized he had overthought things. [Hey, why is Shen Manni, the female lead, acting strange? Shouldn't she be fawning over the male lead at this point?] [Zhou Qiaoqiao, are you sick? Weren't you supposed to break off your engagement today?] [Damn it! An Youyi, please do your job as an undercover agent and sell my information to the protagonist, you idiot!] ... At this moment, Xu Mo himself didn't know that these female leads had already heard his inner thoughts. Then they decided not to play by the rules. Xu Mo: Please respect my profession as the big villain!
Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"
with Taming My Adopted Niece) (Multiple Heroines + Power Fantasy) Before transmigrating, Wang Jianqiang suffered greatly from novels with no female leads. Holding firm to the belief that "women only slow down my blade," he stubbornly maintained his virginity even after decades in the Sect of Dual Cultivation. In his twilight years, with his cultivation stagnant at the third level of Qi Refining, he finally succumbed and "rewarded" himself once—triggering the awakening of the Godly Cultivation System. From then on, he realized women might actually be his lucky stars on the path to immortality. Deciding to indulge freely and savor life, he found his ungrateful adopted niece knocking at his door...
] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
