Yunqing turned his head and saw Tong Xi standing at the kitchen door, staring at him blankly, and said with a smile:

"Ah, honey, don’t be so obsessed with me... Otherwise, I’ll think you’re fantasizing about how I’ll pamper you tonight!"

Upon hearing Yunqing’s words, Tong Xi spat and said, "Shameless!"

Yunqing laughed heartily, "Ah, look at you now, if it’s not springtime feelings then what is it?"

"Ah, you bastard, you dare to make fun of me!"

Tong Xi picked up the rolling pin beside her and swung it at Yunqing, but he caught her wrist, pushed her against the wall, and kissed her on the lips.

"Mmm..."

Her lips were sealed by his, and all her words turned into broken whimpers.

This guy, at it again!

The water was boiling in the kitchen, preparing to cook jiaozi later, was it the steam that was too hazy?

Otherwise, why did it feel like the moisture was swirling around her, making her body feel all soft and moist?

Even all her thoughts were in complete disarray.

When she was lost in a trance, Yunqing suddenly released her, smiling triumphantly.

"Ah, it seems, this method is the most effective way to shut a woman’s mouth!"

Tong Xi gasped for breath, the blush on her face yet to fade, her eyes full of coquettish reproach!

This bastard!

*

When Tong Xi brought the plate of squirrel fish back to the dining room, the Tong family matriarch looked at Tong Xi and couldn’t help but laugh.

"Oh my, truly a girl changes as she grows! Our little tomboy has really turned into quite the beauty! Tsk, tsk, why does it feel like she’s suddenly become so radiant recently? Just like a peach, exuding sweetness everywhere!"

Tong Xi’s heart tightened.

Uh, why does it make her feel so guilty?

The Tong family patriarch smiled and said, "Don’t you get it? Girls need the nourishment of love, and once they have a lover, they do become more gentle and adorable! Nowadays, our little Xi is someone with a boyfriend to care for her, how could she not become beautiful and vibrant?"

Tong Xi: "..."

Grandpa’s words are really straightforward!

At this moment, Tong Jinnian snorted.

"Gentle? Heh, I doubt it!"

Everyone’s eyes fell on Tong Jinnian, and he coughed, just as he caught sight of Yunqing coming over, then he gave a subtle smile and said:

"Earlier, when I went to the kitchen, I saw this little girl taking a frying pan to hit someone! Yunqing, wasn’t I right?"

Yunqing was a bit caught off guard, then glanced at Tong Xi, who was pouting with a face full of grievance.

The next moment, Yunqing touched his nose and said with a smile, "To hit is affection, to scold is love!"

These simple six words made everyone laugh, and over there, Tong Xi’s face turned even redder!

To hit is affection, to scold is love!

Falling into Tong Xi’s ears, it was simply... perfect!

This guy Yunqing, his mouth is always so sweet!

But, she can’t help but like it!

*

This was the first time since Yunqing was a child that he didn’t spend New Year’s with his family, but instead with the Tong family. However, he didn’t feel unfamiliar.

After all, these people... would be his family in the future!

That night, everyone was very happy, Yunqing was happy too, everyone ate the New Year’s Eve dinner together, drank red wine, chatted, the atmosphere was so joyful and harmonious.

And Yunqing, accompanying Tong Jinnian drinking, in the end... he was a bit tipsy.

Old Master Tong said, "Little Xi, go tidy up the vacant room in the west wing, let Yunqing sleep there later!"