Rejected by the Campus Belle, I Find My True Love-Chapter 185 - 183: Whose Soup Tastes Better

"You said it, so I’m coming over every day to learn how to cook," Si Wen said, delighted.

"Okay."

"Thank you, Lin Xi."

"Don’t mention it. That’s what best friends are for."

Around four or five in the afternoon, Si Wen went home. Before she left, she made a point of pouring out the soup she’d made. "Best not to inflict this on anyone."

Yep, I can’t let a single pot of soup tarnish my image. I’ll wait until I’ve learned properly before stunning everyone with my skills. I’m determined to make them see me in a new light.

Around seven or eight in the evening, Auntie Shen also went home. Before leaving, she made sure to keep the dishes in the kitchen warm so Xue Yang could eat the moment he returned. Lin Xi was in her room working on exam papers.

As usual, Xue Yang came back very late, and by the time he arrived, Lin Xi was already asleep.

Gazing at her peaceful, sleeping face, Xue Yang gently leaned over and planted a kiss on her forehead to make up for the reward he had forgotten to give her that day.

This little girl seems to have taken my words to heart; she really did go to bed early.

Xue Yang didn’t disturb her and went to the bathroom to wash up and change. The apartment was spotless, and even the air felt much fresher. A clean and tidy place could indeed lift one’s spirits.

He headed to the kitchen, and sure enough, a meal had been left for him. His heart swelled with emotion. To avoid making any noise, he simply grabbed a stool and ate right there in the kitchen.

After eating and cleaning up, he carefully got into bed. Once he was warm, he fell asleep sweetly, cuddling a certain Xiao Naimao.

The next morning, he woke up punctually at 6 a.m. To his surprise, Lin Xi was already awake. She was lying quietly on his chest, waiting patiently, not making a sound or seeming bored in the slightest. She had gone to bed early the night before just so she could wake up in time to see Xue Yang.

Seeing him awake, Lin Xi immediately planted a good morning kiss on him. "Good morning."

"Good morning," Xue Yang replied.

They shared a sweet, intimate moment before it was time for Xue Yang to get up.

"Be good and wait for me to come home," Xue Yang said.

"I’ll bring you lunch again today," Lin Xi replied. "But it won’t be as late as yesterday. And you’re not allowed to eat that late again."

"Okay," Xue Yang agreed.

...

Not long after Xue Yang left, Si Wen and Auntie Shen arrived one after the other.

"I brought some special ingredients today, all fresh and airlifted from abroad this morning. We have ribs, steak, and seafood. How about that? Impressive, right?"

After her trip to the market yesterday, Si Wen had decided that, given her wealth, there was no need to frequent such a place. She could get whatever ingredients she wanted with a simple phone call.

Lin Xi looked at all their bags, large and small, and gave a thumbs-up. "Impressive."

"Seriously, I can’t stand that market downstairs." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Mm-hm."

"Why aren’t you arguing with me? I thought you’d say something like, ’I think it’s pretty good.’"

"Not at all. Everyone has different opinions about the market. I also think its environment is just average. What I enjoy is the process: buying the ingredients I want, turning them into delicious food, and considering who will get to eat it."

"Oh. Well, whatever, we’re having a feast today. Auntie Shen, we’re counting on you for today’s ingredients."

"Alright. You and the young miss can go and study," Auntie Shen said.

"Yep, I’m making the soup today. I crammed again last night, and I feel like I’ve got it this time," Si Wen said confidently.

Auntie Shen chuckled. "Alright."

"Lin Xi, let’s go. Log on."

"One round."

"One round it is. You’re so strict with your schedule. Don’t you ever get bored studying all the time?"

"Not really."

"I don’t believe you. I’d be bored out of my mind."

"As long as I remember that studying hard and getting into Yanbei University means I can go to the same school as Xue Yang, I don’t feel bored."

"..."

Alright, this conversation is going nowhere.

"Who are you picking?" Lin Xi asked.

"Daji. I want to pick Daji."

"Then I’ll pick someone else. Um, Xiao Qiao."

One game later, they had lost and dropped a star. Between the two of them, one had a KDA of 1-5, and the other was 0-6. Neither had fared any better than the other.

"Forget it. Next time, I’ll just let you have Daji," Si Wen said. It seemed Lin Xi could only really play Daji, and she was very good with the hero.

"Let’s worry about that next time," Lin Xi said. "I need to post today’s novel update first, then work on my papers."

"Then I’m off to make the soup," Si Wen replied.

The two went their separate ways.

Unlike the previous day, this wasn’t a spontaneous plan, so the food was ready a little after eleven. After they finished their own lunch, they set off to deliver a meal to Xue Yang.

...

「Twelve o’clock noon.」

Inside TianMei Studio, everyone gradually left for lunch as the hour struck. Only Xue Yang remained at his computer, seemingly oblivious to the time.

"Xue Yang, aren’t you going to eat?"

Xue Yang paused his work, looked up at Cui Hao, and said calmly, "I’m not going. You guys go ahead."

"Well, I’m off. She’s here again today, hehe..." With that, Cui Hao scurried away as if his feet were greased.

Xue Yang glanced at his phone. The screen displayed 12:16. Not too early, not too late. He returned to his work.

About two minutes later, his phone rang. He glanced at the screen—sure enough, it was Lin Xi. He answered immediately.

"Xue Yang, come quick! We’re waiting for you at the same spot as yesterday."

"Okay."

Xue Yang locked his computer, then locked his office door. After making sure everything was secure, he walked briskly outside.

As he approached yesterday’s supermarket, he spotted two familiar figures. Lin Xi saw him at the same time and immediately stood up, waving.

"Xue Yang, we’re over here!"

Xue Yang quickened his pace. "Having two beautiful young ladies deliver me lunch... I’m truly flattered."

"Don’t get the wrong idea. I only came along because I was bored," Si Wen said haughtily, crossing her arms.

Lin Xi took the food out of the thermal container. "Si Wen brought all the ingredients today. They were freshly flown in from overseas this morning. And she made the soup, too. Hurry and try it."

"Soup made by Miss Si herself? Then I’ll have to savor it properly."

"So? Is the soup I made delicious?" Si Wen asked.

"Mhm, it’s delicious," Xue Yang replied.

Hmm, but the soup Xiao Xi makes is still better.

Out of their sight, Xue Yang’s foot gently tapped Lin Xi’s leg under the table. Lin Xi understood instantly. She shot Xue Yang a playful glare, warning him to behave. But Xue Yang acted as if he hadn’t seen it, his foot not stopping its subtle movements.

"That’s it?" Si Wen pressed.

"It’s very delicious," Xue Yang replied again.

Si Wen asked with great interest, "So, whose soup is better? Mine or Lin Xi’s?"

Xue Yang looked up at her. "Are you sure you want to know?"

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