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Hearing Xia Yu refuse her again, Su Muzi's smile became even more stiff. She could only force a smile and say to Xia Yu, "It's okay. You go ahead and do your work. Here, this is a gift I prepared for you."

Su Muzi felt a pang of disappointment, but she forced herself to put on a bright smile and handed Xia Yu a beautiful box: "Don't open it now, open it when we get back."

"Okay." Xia Yu looked at the disappointment on Su Muzi's face and felt a little sorry for her, but at this moment she could only harden her heart and refuse: "Then I'm leaving."

"Mm." Su Muzi nodded.

Watching Xia Yu's departing figure, Su Muzi felt increasingly distressed. She called out to Xia Yu, "Xia Yu, when you come back from your mission, you must have dinner with me. My roommates have been wanting to meet you for a long time, and I promised them I would take you to dinner with them."

Hearing Su Muzi's words, Xia Yu subconsciously glanced at Long Yanning, wanting to agree but not knowing how to start.

"Say yes to her," Long Yanning said softly, seemingly sensing Xia Yu's dilemma.

"Okay." Xia Yu responded softly, then turned to Su Muzi and said, "When I get back, I'll treat you to dinner."

"Okay." Hearing Xia Yu agree, Su Muzi's mood finally improved a lot, and she returned Xia Yu a bright smile.

With a radiant smile, Su Muzi wore a dress that perfectly captured the most beautiful white moonlight in the young man's heart.

Chapter 395 Shopping in the Supermarket

in the afternoon.

Xia Yu and Long Yanning had not seen each other for a long time, and strolled through the bustling city streets.

The two tall, slender figures walked side by side in the crowd, the handsome man and beautiful woman attracting the attention of passersby like models in a street photography shoot.

Long Yanning reached out and gently took Xia Yu's arm. The warm touch on her skin made her feel at ease. Only now did she truly feel that Xia Yu was by her side.

Perhaps because of Su Muzi, Xia Yu could clearly sense that Long Yanning was not in a very high mood today, and could even be described as having a lot on her mind.

"Xia Yu." Long Yan Ning's cold voice suddenly rang out. Her gaze was fixed on the loving couples walking by on the street, lost in thought.

"Hmm?" Xia Yu replied.

"Nothing... I just wanted to call you." Long Yanning's voice was very soft, as if she were whispering, "When are you leaving today?"

"Have dinner yet." Xia Yu originally planned to leave around four or five in the afternoon, but he could tell that Long Yan Ning didn't seem to be in a good mood, so he decided to spend more time with her and said, "No matter how busy I am, I have to have dinner with my dear girlfriend before I leave."

Hearing Xia Yu's words, Long Yan Ning's face lit up with a bright smile. Women love to hear sweet words from men: "Then I want to eat the dishes you make."

“Okay,” Xia Yu replied. “Then let’s go to the supermarket together. Buy whatever you want to eat, and I’ll cook it for you.”

"Okay." Hearing Xia Yu's words, Long Yan Ning's mood improved significantly, and she happily went shopping with Xia Yu at the supermarket.

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Shopping at the supermarket together is often the sweetest date for couples.

Entering the supermarket, Xia Yu pushed a shopping cart to the fruit section. Looking at the dazzling array of fruits, she asked, "Let's buy some fruit. What kind of fruit would you like to eat?"

Long Yanning glanced at the circle of fruit in front of her, finally focusing on the papaya, but felt a little embarrassed because Xia Yu was beside her.

But Xia Yu keenly noticed Long Yanning's intention, and with an ambiguous smile on his face, he said with a smile, "It's all just rumors on the internet. Eating papaya doesn't actually do any good."

"What are you saying!" Long Yanning blushed as her little scheme was exposed, and reached out to slap Xia Yu's shoulder hard.

"Really, I'm not kidding you, scientific research shows that massage is the best..."

"Ah! Stop talking!" Long Yanning blushed and reached out to cover Xia Yu's mouth.

"Haha, I'm not going to say anything more," Xia Yu replied with a laugh.

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Xia Yu's laughter echoed throughout the supermarket, and after one round, the shopping cart was already full of items, including quite a few men's pajamas and toiletries.

In Xia Yu's words, he wanted to buy some things for himself to assert his sovereignty.

When the two walked out of the supermarket, Long Yanning's face was still flushed, and the area behind her ears was burning.

"Let's go, I'll go back and cook for you." Xia Yu smiled as he looked at Long Yanning, finding her exceptionally adorable at that moment, making him want to tease her.

Long Yan rolled her eyes at Xia Yu and walked ahead.

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Since Long Yanning stepped down from her post in the Dragon Realm, she moved back to the city. Her new home is also near Imperial University. Although it is not as luxurious as the Purple Mountain Villa, it is still a very nice high-end apartment. The top floor apartment she bought also comes with a balcony.

This was Xia Yu's first time visiting Long Yan Ning's new home. The house was large and decorated in a rather cold and austere style.

Xia Yu first put the purchased drinks into the refrigerator to chill, then carried the ingredients into the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous dinner for Long Yanning.

Just as he was about to tie on his apron, Long Yanning stopped him: "Never mind, I'll cook today. It's your birthday, so of course I should cook. You can cook for me next time. Go and rest for a while; you've had dark circles under your eyes lately."

Hearing Long Yanning's words, Xia Yu felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat. A large part of his dark circles were thanks to Xiao Wanyu.

"Let's cook together, I'll help you. As the saying goes, teamwork makes the dream work." Xia Yu quickly changed the subject: "Cooking together can enhance a couple's relationship."

“Here, let me tie your apron.” Xia Yu didn’t give Long Yanning a chance to refuse and said with a smile, “Turn around.”

Hearing Xia Yu's words, Long Yan Ning silently turned around and picked up a rubber band to tie her hair up.

Xia Yu's gaze fell on Long Yan Ning's slender waist, which could be encircled by one hand. From the first time they met, Xia Yu thought that the most charming thing about Long Yan Ning was her small waist.

A perfect hourglass figure, with firm lines and not an ounce of excess fat.

"Slim waist" is undoubtedly the most fitting description. Xia Yu couldn't help but think that if Teacher Long wore a crop top, she would be absolutely radiant with charm.

"Hurry up, what are you standing there for?" Long Yanning urged Xia Yu when she saw that he hadn't moved.

"Teacher Long, your waist is so beautiful," Xia Yu said with a smile, while reaching out to gently wrap his arms around Long Yanning from behind.

Xia Yu's sudden action made Long Yanning's body tremble slightly, and her voice also trembled slightly: "What are you doing...aren't you supposed to be wearing an apron?"

"I'll just hug you for a moment, then I'll tie your clothes right away, don't move."

Xia Yu held Long Yan Ning quietly for a while before letting go and tying an apron around her from behind.

Long Yanning turned around, blushing and rolling her eyes at Xia Yu: "Pervert! I saw online that some guys have all sorts of fetishes, like feet, like legs. Are you a waist fetishist?"

"How is that possible?!" Xia Yu exclaimed. "I'm at most a smoke control expert."

"You're so glib and cheesy. Men are all such bastards." Hearing Xia Yu's words, Long Yan Ning felt nauseous. "Alright, stop fooling around. Let's eat early so you can go back and rest soon."

"Alright. With our combined skills, we're sure to cook a delicious meal."

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Happy time is always short-lived.

After dinner, Xia Yu silently got up to wash the dishes. After he finished washing the dishes, he would leave the capital and head to Heilong City.

"Let me do it." Long Yanning quickly stopped Xia Yu, stood up and took the bowl and chopsticks from Xia Yu's hands, and said to Xia Yu with concern, "You should go home early, remember to get a good rest tonight, don't overwork yourself."

It has to be said that this is the difference between older and younger women; older women are more caring and considerate.

Dating a young woman is like a blazing fire; it embodies the youthful passion and romantic pursuit that is unique to young people, bringing a different kind of excitement to a dull and boring life.

Dating an older woman is a completely different experience. It's like a gentle stream, peaceful and comfortable, quietly soothing the heart, always showing care in subtle ways.

Plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, and chrysanthemums each have their own unique charm.

Turnip greens, all have love.

Of course, no matter which one it is, only those who love you will show their truest selves, only those who love you will love you passionately, and only those who pay attention to you and care for you silently.

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Chapter 396 Rewards for the Savior Mission

"Oh, by the way, your birthday present is in the innermost bedroom. Go get it," Long Yanning instructed before leaving.

"Remember to open it after you get back." Long Yan Ning smiled playfully as she said this, looking at Xia Yu as if she were implying something.

"Ahem... Okay." Hearing the somewhat familiar words, Xia Yu coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment and walked to the innermost bedroom.

Long Yanning was clearly still upset about what happened to Su Muzi that afternoon.

As Xia Yu entered the bedroom, she immediately saw the birthday present on the bed. It was a beautifully wrapped box that looked rather small.

Although Xia Yu was also very curious about what was in the box, she suppressed her curiosity, accepted the gift, and planned to open it when she got back.

"I'm leaving now," Xia Yu said.

"Okay, you can go now, I'll go wash the dishes." Long Yanning said and started clearing the dishes from the table.

Xia Yu watched the busy Long Yanning, then quietly stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Long Yanning's slender waist from behind.

"What are you doing... I need to wash the dishes." Long Yanning nudged Xia Yu gently with her elbow.

"I'll leave after a minute." Xia Yu gently hugged Long Yan Ning, waited for a minute, then gently kissed Long Yan Ning's cheek before letting go and striding out of the room: "I'm leaving."

"Ah."

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Xia Yu arrived in Heilong City at 11 p.m.

The evening breeze brought a touch of coolness to the scorching Heilong City.

Wearing the Mask of Change, Xia Yu now looks like a middle-aged man in his forties.

As he walked, he checked the rewards for the [Savior] mission.