"Indeed, as soon as I saw that name, along with An An's address, I was convinced. However, I couldn't help but feel uneasy. I wondered if Xia Lin would remember our old relationship and show some leniency to us because of the old agreement of our childhood engagement."

Gu Yutong's words revealed a hint of worry, but it was difficult to hide his sincere concern.

When Leng Zexi heard this, although his heart was agitated, he did not dare to have excessive expectations. He just sighed softly, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, Xia Ruoan slowly opened her eyes. Her vision was blurred, and the familiar figure in the living room made her a little dazed for a moment.

"You...are awake? How do you feel now? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?" Seeing this, Leng Zexi quickly stood up, walked gently to her side, gently supported her shoulders, and let her sit back on the sofa steadily.

"Why are you here?" Xia Ruoan's voice was filled with confusion and surprise. Obviously, she was surprised by Leng Zexi's appearance.

Still a little groggy after waking up, Xia Ruoan rubbed his head.

Leng Zexi smiled slightly, that smile showing both relief and tenderness: "Why am I here?"

Leng Zexi's mouth corners lifted slightly, with a gentle light flashing in his eyes, "Why, have you forgotten the fact that we are already husband and wife? Whether it's your place or my room upstairs, I can do it, as long as you like."

"However, my mother did suggest that we move back home, but I declined her offer because I thought you might not be able to adapt to the environment there."

Leng Zexi saw her hair stubbornly sticking up while she slept. He tried to smooth it out, but it seemed to only get more stubborn. It was just like her personality. He chuckled, his eyes full of doting.

"I think it's more comfortable to live here. After all, I'm more familiar with the living habits here." Xia Ruoan's words were filled with memories and relief, as if he also remembered the time when they got their marriage certificate.

"Okay, I'll do as you say." Leng Zexi's answer was without hesitation, full of respect and love. He glanced at the clock on the wall, realizing it was getting late, and then asked softly, "Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? I'll get the ingredients and prepare dinner for you."

"I'll try to make it light and make sure it suits your taste. Also, Aunt Rong will come over to help tomorrow. She will be responsible for cooking and keeping the house clean."

"She will live in the room upstairs from me. This way, it will be convenient for us and we won't disturb each other. Don't worry, Aunt Rong knows her limits. She will only start cleaning after we go out, and she will leave after she finishes cooking. She won't disturb us in any way."

Leng Zexi explained to her gently, his eyes full of consideration.

Xia Ruoan heard this and thought that his family might be worried, but since it was beneficial to him anyway, he did not refuse.

She thought about it and suggested, "Why don't we go out and buy some groceries together? I don't know what to eat, so I can just look around and buy at the same time." There was some anticipation in her words, as she hadn't gone out to buy groceries for a long time.

Leng Zexi did not refuse. After she changed her clothes, he took her out.

Their residence was not far from the vegetable market and was also close to a supermarket, which was very convenient. Leng Zexi not only bought the food Xia Ruoan asked for, but also selected a few dishes according to the recipes sent by his family, so that Xia Ruoan would always have something to eat when the time came.

"Let me help carry some." Xia Ruoan suggested, looking at the large and small bags in Leng Zexi's hands. Leng Zexi wanted to say no, but seeing her expectant look, he could only hand over the vegetables in his hand.

You can help carry the vegetables." Leng Zexi handed her a small bag of vegetables.

Xia Ruoan looked at the vegetables and didn't know what to say. What was the difference between this and not helping at all?

"The elevator door is open, come in." Leng Zexi raised his chin and motioned her to go in.

Xia Ruoan took the vegetables helplessly and followed him into the elevator.

In the elevator, the two of them were silent and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

Leng Zexi looked at the vegetables in her hand and suddenly found it a little funny.

"Let me cook later." Leng Zexi broke the silence.

"Ah?" Xia Ruoan was a little surprised, "You can cook?"

"Well, home-cooked meals are still okay." Leng Zexi smiled confidently.

Xia Ruoan nodded, and her heart became more curious and appreciative of this man. After returning home, Leng Zexi asked Xia Ruoan to sit on the sofa and watch TV. When she was about to take the apron, the door was suddenly opened.

Leng Zexi and Xia Ruoan were both shocked.

Not to mention them, even Lin Cai was shocked when he came in and saw Leng Zexi.

"Leng Zexi, why are you here with my sister?" Lin Cai looked at them suspiciously.

Leng Zexi looked at Xia Ruoan. Xia Ruoan saw the bed and quilt that had been brought back from school, which had not been made up yet. "Well, Third Brother, Big Brother Leng came to help me move my things up. We happened to meet downstairs, and he saw me and helped me move my luggage."

"Really?" Lin Cai looked at Leng Zexi.

Leng Zexi smiled awkwardly. If he confessed now, he didn't know if he would be given leniency.

"What are you moving?" Lin Cai put his coat on the sofa and looked at the big and small bags.

"I have moved all my things back to the school dormitory and completed the check-out procedures. I will live here from now on." Xia Ruoan looked at him and said.

"What did you buy? If you have these things in the future, find someone to move them for you so you don't have to get tired yourself." Lin Cai said as he took out the card from his bag, "You know the password, so you don't have to save money for me."

"Third brother, I have money." Xia Ruoan said helplessly.

"It's okay to keep it as a backup. I earn money for you anyway."

"Zexi, thank you for helping my sister move things. I'll treat you to dinner some other day." Lin Cai looked at him and ordered him to leave.

"I've gone to buy groceries. Brother Leng, please stay and have dinner first." Xia Ruoan tried to persuade him to stay after hearing this.

Lin Cai looked at the ingredients on the table and asked, "Did you go shopping for groceries?"

"Well, Brother Leng helped me move things, so I went shopping and bought a lot of vegetables, planning to invite Brother Leng to eat together." Xia Ruoan said guiltily.

"Don't be so polite. And if you owe someone a favor, just tell me and I'll thank you. You don't have to treat him to a special meal." Lin Cai didn't want to tire his sister.

"But since An An said so, then Ze Xi, you should stay and have dinner before going back." Lin Cai looked at him and said.

Leng Zexi didn't dare to refute when he heard it, and wiped the sweat off his head.

"Okay, I'll help you." Leng Zexi nodded and said.

Lin Cai was now skeptical, "You can cook, is that true?"

"I cooked for myself for three years while I was abroad." Leng Zexi looked at him and said, "Back then, I didn't have any spare time, so I figured out how to cook."

"Then your trip abroad was good. You even learned how to cook." Lin Cai joked.

"It's okay." Leng Zexi told Xia Ruoan not to worry, and he followed Lin Cai into the kitchen to cook dinner together.

"I bought so much to treat you because my An An is so honest. You are just helping the girl move some luggage. You really came here just because I told you to have dinner. Don't try to take advantage of my An An." Lin Cai warned him.

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