"What should we do then? Serve it cold!" Luofeng couldn’t help but reach out to pinch Qin Rubing’s pretty cheek. Her skin was so good that what started as a pinch turned into a light caress. As Luofeng caressed her fair and smooth cheek, he contacted Duanmu Yunji.

After Duanmu Yunji answered the phone, Luofeng spoke first, "Yunji, are you still at school?"

"Ah? You’ve arrived?" Duanmu Yunji asked.

"Yeah, I’m at the apartment," Luofeng said with a laugh. "I’ve discovered something horrifying. Why is Qin Rubing here with us? And why in the master bedroom? Do you two have some indescribable secret? Spill it; confession is good for the soul, you know what I mean?"

Luofeng took the initiative. As for what unspeakable relationship Qin Rubing and Duanmu Yunji had, according to the System scan, there was no issue with these two individuals; their orientations were both normal.

Duanmu Yunji retorted coyly, "You and your Yin and yang master antics again. Rubing and I are innocent!"

"So why is she here?" Luofeng asked, genuinely curious, and then added, "She should be on break, right? Why not go home?"

After he asked this question, Luofeng felt something was off with Qin Rubing. She had just involuntarily tried to pull away from Luofeng’s palm, as if dodging the question. Luofeng had asked twice now, hadn’t he? Qin Rubing had not answered at all, prompting Luofeng to ask Duanmu Yunji, who likely knew the reason. Could it be some special reason?

Duanmu Yunji said, "Rubing is still sleeping, isn’t she?"

"Mhm, mhm!" Luofeng nodded.

"This matter, it’s actually a bit complicated!" Duanmu Yunji hesitated.

"Oh? How complicated? Tell me more," Luofeng urged.

"I’ll tell you secretly. After you know, act like you don’t, got it?" Duanmu Yunji said.

"Don’t worry, I get it!" Luofeng said, chuckling inwardly.

Duanmu Yunji quickly started, "Rubing’s family situation is a bit complex. Her mother passed away early, her dad remarried, and she has a half-sister from her father’s side!

"Rubing’s stepmother is quite excessive, adept at Yin and yang, and her half-sister is also a Yin and yang master, often using all sorts of malicious words to hurt Rubing!

"I actually hate her dad the most!" Duanmu Yunji said angrily. "He’s somewhat spineless. Every time Rubing’s stepmother and half-sister act in their Yin and yang way, her dad just turns a blind eye!

"I’ve read the family WeChat group chat before; it nearly drove me mad. Her stepmother and half-sister are truly two oddballs!" Duanmu Yunji couldn’t help but make complaints. "Especially her half-sister’s world views are seriously problematic, right? Probably influenced by Little Red Book or Tik Tok videos, chasing after a wealthy lifestyle. She actually asked Rubing in the family WeChat group why, being so pretty, she doesn’t date a rich boss. Even just for a few months would be good! Look at such world views—they’re totally toxic!

"What’s even worse, her stepmother actually agreed! She sarcastically remarked that Rubing was wasting such a pretty face, squandering Heaven’s gift, and would surely end up with some poor guy. I just couldn’t stand it—both oddballs!

"If it were just her stepmother and half-sister’s mistaken world views and Yin and yang, then fine. After all, it’s a stepfamily, so to some extent, it’s understandable! But what really infuriates me is that her dad is also in that WeChat family group, yet he chooses to ignore such matters. That gets me even more riled up! Luofeng, you being a Yin Yang master yourself, don’t you think it’s infuriating?"

"All I can tell you is, it’s lucky you’re not in front of me; otherwise, I’d give you a piece of my mind. How did I become a Yin and yang master?" Luofeng responded with a huff.

Duanmu Yunji continued to make complaints, "Wasn’t Rubing injured? She had planned to go home initially, even if it meant enduring her stepmother and half-sister’s Yin and yang ways, but at least her dad is her kin, right? Her father, however, told her on WeChat to recuperate at school; can you believe that? That’s why I discussed with you and suggested letting Rubing recover at our apartment!

"Oh, and during this year’s New Year, Rubing will also be here. I’ve already added her fingerprints and given her homeowner authority!"

Luofeng was flabbergasted. This Duanmu Yunji? Could she be so understanding? She actually gave out homeowner authority just like that. Perhaps it was all meant to be? All of a sudden, Luofeng felt he was the innocent one.

"Brother Feng, you won’t be angry about what I did, right?" Duanmu Yunji asked.

Luofeng felt that question was vexing. What should I say?

"As long as you’re happy, these are all trivial matters. By the way, when are you coming back? I’m thinking about whether I should visit you at school," Luofeng inquired.

Duanmu Yunji shook her head. "No need to come; there’s hardly anyone at school. We’re in an intensive training session, and I won’t have time for you. My Teacher will want to have a heart-to-heart with you again. You might as well stay home and entertain yourself."

"Alright then!" Luofeng said. "Let’s see, what shall we eat tonight?"

"I want Sukiyaki," Duanmu Yunji said proactively. "There’s a Sukiyaki place north of our apartment. I’ve seen it on Moments Circle before; it looked pretty good!"

"What’s the name? I’ll look up the information?" Luofeng asked.

"It should be Flame Pot Cuisine!" Duanmu Yunji said. "I want to try Kinki Fish. I’ve always heard how delicious this fish is; now I want to taste it myself!" 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The Capital City Great Cat likes to eat fish? No problem with that. It can be arranged.

"Alright then, let’s reserve a spot there for tonight," Luofeng said. "So, are three of us going, or just two?"

"Well, we should include Ye Bing too," Duanmu Yunji laughed. "Later, wake up Rubing and let her inform Bingbing, so Bingbing doesn’t get jealous. Otherwise, our little ship of friendship might just capsize!"

Four people? That’s fine. A Food enjoyment cashback card? I should definitely prepare one, right? It just so happens that my personal account has just over two million. Time for a bargain hunt today.