Rebirth Begins with Rejecting my Childhood Friend-Chapter 449 - Well Cooked.

He didn’t know how long he had been asleep.

Suddenly, he felt an itch in his ear, as if someone was blowing on it.

Without even opening his eyes, Xu Xiuwen knew it was An Shishi messing around.

“Stop it, Shishi. Let me sleep a little longer,” he muttered.

An Shishi leaned close to his ear and said in a playful tone, “Cousin, get up! I’ve already made food. Come eat!”

Hearing the word “cousin,” Xu Xiuwen immediately opened his eyes.

“An Shishi, what are you up to this time?”

An Shishi giggled. “Nothing at all.”

“Then why are you calling me cousin? Is this another one of your role-play games? Did you already forget how you begged for mercy earlier?”

An Shishi widened her eyes with an innocent look. “I didn’t! I clearly called you ‘husband.'”

Seeing her denial, Xu Xiuwen felt helpless.

But he had to admit, after that nap, he did feel much more refreshed.

Xu Xiuwen got dressed, washed his face, and brushed his teeth.

When he arrived in the living room, there were several dishes already laid out on the dining table.

He looked surprised. “Did you make all of this?”

“Of course, hubby!”

“Then I’ve got to try it.”

“Go ahead, go ahead! Try it and see how it tastes.”

Xu Xiuwen picked up the chopsticks and sampled a bite.

Hmm.

The taste was actually pretty good.

He didn’t hold back his praise. “Not bad at all.”

After the compliment, he noticed An Shishi staring at him with a pitiful expression.

“What’s wrong? Who bullied you?”

“You did!”

“Me? How did I bully you?”

“I worked so hard to prepare lunch for you, but instead of appreciating it, you insulted me and called me indecent.”

Xu Xiuwen laughed helplessly. “I said it was ‘delicious,’ not that you were indecent!”

“I don’t care, I don’t care! You definitely called me indecent!”

Seeing her insistence, Xu Xiuwen decided to play along.

“You’re right. I did call you indecent. You little vixen dared to accuse your husband. Watch me carry out some family discipline!”

With that, Xu Xiuwen pulled An Shishi into his arms and began to “punish” her playfully.

An Shishi couldn’t stop laughing, wriggling as she begged for mercy.

“Do you still dare to accuse me?”

“Hahaha... No, no, I won’t... Hubby, I was wrong... Please forgive me...”

Only then did Xu Xiuwen let her go.

Once free, An Shishi headed into the kitchen and came back with two bowls of rice.

After they finished lunch together, Xu Xiuwen lounged on the couch to rest, while An Shishi cleaned up the kitchen.

When everything was tidied up, Xu Xiuwen glanced at the time. It was already 1 p.m.

An Shishi walked over and playfully sprinkled some water droplets from her hands onto Xu Xiuwen’s face.

Before he could get angry, she naturally climbed onto his lap, straddling him, and kissed him.

A few sweet kisses later, Xu Xiuwen completely forgot about the water on his face.

“Hubby, when are we going home?” An Shishi asked.

“How about tomorrow morning?”

“Tomorrow morning? By the time we get there, it’ll be the middle of the night. That’s way too late.”

Xu Xiuwen thought about it and realized she had a point. If they left tomorrow morning, they wouldn’t arrive at her house until late at night.

It would indeed be around 2 or 3 a.m., which was pretty late.

“So, what do you suggest we do?”

“Let’s leave now, okay? That way, we’ll get home by early morning tomorrow.”

“Leaving this afternoon is not an option!”

Xu Xiuwen refused firmly.

Hearing this, An Shishi’s heart sank. She bit her lip, already feeling upset inside. She thought Xu Xiuwen had changed his mind and didn’t want to go back with her anymore.

Seeing the look on her face, Xu Xiuwen couldn’t help but laugh.

“Don’t overthink it. I haven’t changed my mind, and I’m not unwilling to go back with you.”

“Then why did you say we can’t leave this afternoon?”

“Because I’ve got plans for this afternoon. I’m taking you shopping.”

“What?” An Shishi was stunned.

“Remember? I promised you last time. Did you forget?”

His words jogged her memory, and she realized there had been such a promise.

Although she often spent time with Xu Xiuwen, most of it was with Cheng Lu around. Rarely did they have the chance to be alone together.

An Shishi never voiced it, but deep down, she longed for moments like this. The last time she mentioned it, it was offhandedly. She hadn’t expected Xu Xiuwen to remember.

A wave of warmth surged through her.

“Hubby~”

Her voice was as sweet as honey, and her gaze was so tender it could melt hearts.

“Why are you so good to me?”

“Silly girl, you’re my woman. If I don’t treat you well, who else would I treat well?”

“Mm-hmm.”

An Shishi never regretted giving herself to Xu Xiuwen. On the contrary, his actions repeatedly proved to her just how right her choice was.

Unable to contain herself, she leaned in and kissed him.

Her passion burned like fire, leaving Xu Xiuwen no room to resist.

After a few minutes of heated kissing, Xu Xiuwen finally found an opening to speak.

“Shishi, stop kissing me. If you keep this up, we won’t have time for shopping.”

Hearing this, An Shishi immediately stopped.

She shouted excitedly, “Shopping, shopping! I’m going shopping with my hubby!”

With that, she rushed back to the bedroom to change.

When she came out after changing, Xu Xiuwen took one look at her and shook his head. “That outfit won’t do.”

“Why not?”

An Shishi was wearing a tight-fitting dress and stockings, looking incredibly alluring.

So alluring that Xu Xiuwen almost lost his composure.

“You’re dressed so sexy. Who are you trying to impress?”

“Obviously, I’m dressing for you!”

“And you know that, yet if you wear this outside, everyone else will see too.”

“Ah, someone’s jealous! Hehe... Fine, I’ll go change.”

Some girls, even knowing their boyfriend minds, would intentionally wear revealing outfits, throwing tantrums or even accusing their boyfriend of being controlling.

But not An Shishi.

She simply laughed and went back to the bedroom to change without complaint.

When she reappeared in Xu Xiuwen’s sight, she was dressed in a more casual outfit.

She was wearing a blue T-shirt on top and white cropped pants below. A small bag hung over her shoulder, her hair styled in braids with wispy bangs framing her face.

Dressed in a blue T-shirt and white cropped pants, with a small bag slung over her shoulder, An Shishi’s hair was styled into braids with wispy bangs framing her face. Her delicate features were accentuated by light makeup, radiating an air of pure, girl-next-door charm.

She spun around in front of Xu Xiuwen, asking, “How’s this?”

“It’s fine,” he replied.

“You stingy man,” An Shishi teased, her smile blooming like a flower.

When it came to matters involving his woman, who could afford to be magnanimous? Only a fool. Xu Xiuwen didn’t bother to argue, letting her say what she wanted.

The two then headed out for a stroll. Though it was meant to be An Shishi’s shopping trip, in reality, Xu Xiuwen ended up buying the most. But since everything he bought was for her, it hardly made a difference.

He purchased a variety of gifts, including clothes, plenty of cigarettes, and even groceries. However, he skipped the alcohol since he owned a distillery and already had plenty of Guangming Brewery’s latest stock in the trunk of his car, brought straight from home.

Xu Xiuwen’s shopping spree was more like stocking up supplies than a casual outing. Even An Shishi was stunned by the speed at which he spent money.

“Honey, why are you buying so much stuff?” she asked.

“I gave it some thought. This is my first visit to your family, and if I bring too little, it won’t look good for you. So, I figured I’d buy plenty,” he explained.

“You’re so good to me,” An Shishi said, her heart swelling with happiness as she leapt onto Xu Xiuwen.

“Get down, people are watching.”

“Let them watch!”

Xu Xiuwen couldn’t win against her antics and let her be. After holding on to him for a moment, she calmed down and jumped off.

“Honey, this is too much. It’s more than enough now,” she insisted.

Xu Xiuwen, however, had learned from his last visit to Tang Weiwei’s home. If it were just for the immediate family, it might suffice, but unexpected relatives might show up, so it was better to have more than less.

After several hours of shopping, they filled the car’s trunk and back seat to the brim. The most exaggerated moment came when Xu Xiuwen noticed that An Shishi’s family didn’t have a TV and suggested buying one.

An Shishi was both amused and exasperated, using every bit of charm and persuasion to stop him from making the purchase.

By now, she was happier than ever. It wasn’t about the things he bought but the thoughtfulness behind them.

Around 4 p.m., An Shishi felt utterly satisfied, but Xu Xiuwen couldn’t shake a hint of guilt. What was meant to be a shopping trip for her had turned into his solo spree.

Reflecting on this, he took An Shishi to a nearby cinema. He wanted to make it up to her by watching a movie together before heading back.

Although An Shishi had seen movies before, she had never been to a cinema. She wouldn’t go alone, and Xu Xiuwen had always been too busy. Since they’d been together, they’d never visited one.

Xu Xiuwen bought two tickets and led her into the screening room.

The movie was an old romance film, timeless and filled with nostalgia.

Xu Xiuwen had seen the movie countless times before, but for An Shishi, it was her first viewing. As the film reached its emotional climax, tears streamed down her face. Even after the movie ended, her eyes remained red and puffy.

Xu Xiuwen teased her with a smile, “Looks like I can’t take you to the movies anymore.”

An Shishi pouted and clung to his arm. “Nooo, hubby, I want to come with you again!”

“I’m not going with a crybaby,” he said playfully.

“You’re so mean!” An Shishi shot back, feigning annoyance.

Then, suddenly, she stood on her tiptoes, leaned close to Xu Xiuwen’s ear, and whispered something softly.

Xu Xiuwen’s breathing hitched. He turned to look at her, his expression a mix of surprise and disbelief. “Really?”

An Shishi nodded.

“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go home now.”

“Wait! Let’s have dinner first,” she said, giggling at how excited he looked.

“Alright.” Xu Xiuwen realized there was no rush and agreed. The two had dinner at a nearby restaurant before heading back to Jiangning Huayuan.

Once they arrived, Xu Xiuwen stayed in the car while An Shishi went upstairs to grab the suitcase. She had packed everything in advance while Xu Xiuwen was in Chongyu—not just her belongings, but his as well. With the suitcase loaded into the car, everything was ready for their journey home.

The trip from Jinling to Guilin was over a thousand kilometers. Even without breaks, it would take more than ten hours to reach their destination. Fortunately, Xu Xiuwen had taken a nap earlier and was full of energy. He drove at a brisk pace while the day lasted.

Time flew by. As night fell, Xu Xiuwen slowed down for safety, especially since they were on the highway.

By midnight, he had taken a few short breaks and wasn’t feeling tired at all. He could have continued driving, but the words An Shishi had whispered earlier kept echoing in his mind, making it impossible to stay patient.

Pulling into a rest area, Xu Xiuwen parked in a quiet, secluded spot. Once the car was off, he turned to An Shishi.

“Shishi, about what you said this afternoon...” He didn’t finish his sentence, but his intent was clear.

An Shishi understood immediately. She rolled her eyes at him before taking off the hair tie on her wrist and tying her hair back into a ponytail, ensuring it wouldn’t get in the way.

Once done, she flashed Xu Xiuwen a sultry smile and leaned down toward him.

“Ah~”

Xu Xiuwen gripped the steering wheel tightly, taking a deep, steadying breath.

Half an hour later, An Shishi stepped out of the car with a bottle of mineral water, heading to the roadside to rinse her mouth. Xu Xiuwen leaned back in his seat, his eyes closed.

Truth be told, this wasn’t the first time An Shishi had done this for him, but doing it at a highway rest stop, in the car, no less—this was on a whole new level of thrill.

When An Shishi returned to the car after rinsing her mouth, she shot him a playful glare. “Happy now?”

Xu Xiuwen chuckled, “Very happy. Completely satisfied.”

An Shishi said nothing, lowering the car window. The cool night breeze swept in, carrying a refreshing chill. She untied her hair, letting the wind play with her locks. Her loose strands danced in the air, with the ends occasionally brushing against Xu Xiuwen’s face.

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The faint, sweet fragrance of her hair filled his senses, and he instinctively took a deep breath.

“Smells so good,” he murmured.

Noticing his expression, An Shishi burst out laughing.

“What’s so funny?” Xu Xiuwen asked.

An Shishi, still smiling, replied, “Xu Xiuwen, do you know what you looked like just now?”

“What?”

“A pervert! Hahaha...”

“Oh, you dare call me a pervert? Well, let me show you what a real one looks like!” Xu Xiuwen lunged toward her.

The car’s front seats didn’t leave much space to maneuver, and An Shishi had nowhere to escape. She was pinned against the seat by him. Staring into Xu Xiuwen’s intense gaze, she asked, “What are you trying to do?”

“I want to devour you right now,” he admitted without hesitation.

An Shishi suddenly put on a worried and frightened expression. Pressing her hand lightly against his chest, she said in a timid voice, “No, cousin, if my mom finds out, she’ll kill me!”

Xu Xiuwen had only intended to tease her, but her sudden switch to role-playing, especially with that nervous, vulnerable look, didn’t elicit sympathy. Instead, it awakened something far more primal within him.

Without thinking, he leaned in and kissed her.

At first, An Shishi resisted, her hands lightly pushing against him. But her resistance soon waned, and before long, she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.

Just as they were on the verge of crossing the line, Xu Xiuwen forced himself to stop. This was, after all, a highway rest area. Cars were constantly coming and going, and there could very well be surveillance cameras around. It was far too risky.