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Zhang Liang had just picked up the teacup, ready to enjoy this rare moment of peace, when he suddenly heard two hurried footsteps behind him.

Then, Zhong Xueqing's voice rang out clearly: "Xueyi, hurry up! Sister Youlan and the others are already waiting for us."

Hearing the sound, Zhang Liang subconsciously turned his head and saw two girls walking towards them in a hurry.

Zhong Xueqing had a bright smile on her face. When she saw Zhang Liang, she immediately waved to him and greeted him enthusiastically: "Hey, Brother Zhang Liang, you are here too!"

But Wang Xueyi seemed a little unusual.

Her face turned red instantly, as if she thought of something that made her embarrassed.

Although she felt a little embarrassed, she still mustered up her courage and nodded gently to Zhang Liang as a response to his presence.

Everything that happened yesterday seemed to still be affecting their emotions, especially Wang Xueyi, who obviously had not yet fully recovered from her bold move yesterday.

Zhang Liang smiled slightly and nodded gently, indicating that he had received their greetings.

Zhong Xueqing and Wang Xueyi hurriedly walked to Qin Youlan and the others. As soon as they sat down, Zhong Shu placed a plate of exquisite pastries in front of them with a smile.

She said softly, "Come and taste this plate of cake. It's made by your sister Ruoruo herself."

Hearing this, Wang Xueyi immediately smiled brightly. She said excitedly, "Sister Ruoruo's cooking skills are so good, I feel like I want to come here every day to eat for free."

Her tone was full of love for food and admiration for Sister Ruoruo.

Zhang Liang jokingly said, "But you guys come here to eat almost every day now, don't you?"

There was a hint of teasing and fondness in his words.

When Zhong Xueqing heard what Zhang Liang said, she immediately pretended to be angry and puffed up her cheeks.

She clenched her fist, gently hit his shoulder, and said coquettishly, "What's wrong, Brother Zhang Liang? Don't you want us to come here for dinner?"

There was a glint of playfulness and dissatisfaction in her eyes, as if she was blaming Zhang Liang for not understanding their feelings.

Zhang Liang shook his head slightly, with a helpless yet doting smile on his face, and said, "Of course not."

"If I don't allow you to come, you'll probably be beaten to death by my sisters-in-law! After all, my sisters-in-law really like you two girls."

Qin Youlan rolled her eyes at him and said in feigned anger, "Uncle, you make it sound like we're being violent."

Although there was blame in her tone, there was a smile in her eyes.

Zhang Liang just smiled and said nothing. He knew that sometimes silence was golden, especially in front of his sisters-in-law. He didn't want to offend them easily.

Zhong Xueqing and Wang Xueyi each took a piece of cake and handed the plate of cakes to Zhang Liang.

Zhang Liang picked up a piece and put it in his mouth to taste it carefully.

After tasting it for a while, he exclaimed: "Sister-in-law's cooking skills are really good. This cake is just the right sweetness. I can't help but want to eat another piece."

After saying this, he put the remaining pastry in his hand into his mouth.

After hearing Zhang Liang's praise, Zhao Ruoruo immediately broke into a happy smile on her face. Her eyes curved into crescent shapes, looking particularly sweet.

She said to Zhang Liang, "Since Uncle likes it, then have some. There's more than just this kind of cake here. There are also cakes that my sisters and I made together. Uncle, you should try some too."

Zhang Liang nodded, secretly glad that his answer did not disappoint Zhao Ruoruo.

He picked up each piece of pastry and savored it carefully, feeling their respective thoughts and craftsmanship from each different flavor.

Zhang Liang knew that he couldn't favor one over the other, otherwise it might make the other sisters-in-law feel uncomfortable.

After finishing all the cakes, Zhang Liang praised them, "These cakes are really unique, each with its own unique flavor. They are so delicious!"

His tone was full of sincerity and gratitude.

Then, Zhang Liang picked up the teacup in front of him and took a sip of tea to dilute the sweetness in his mouth.

After tasting the pastries, Qin Youlan and the others stood up lightly and walked leisurely towards the gorgeous flowers in the courtyard, admiring the colorful and blooming flowers.

Each flower seemed to be telling its own story, and they listened quietly, immersed in the beauty of nature.

At the same time, Zhang Liang grabbed a handful of fish food and prepared to feed the fish in the pond.

He enjoyed this quiet time, his heart filled with peace and contentment.

At this time, Zhong Shu walked into the flowers. She gently approached a flower, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath.

When she opened her eyes again, an intoxicated expression appeared on her face.

“These flowers smell really good!”

Hearing Zhong Shu's admiration, Qin Youlan and others also came over. They surrounded Zhong Shu and smelled the fragrance of the flowers together.

Everyone had an intoxicated and satisfied smile on their face. They nodded, as if agreeing with Zhong Shu's words, and were also deeply attracted by the fragrance of the flowers.

At this time, the two little girls, Zhong Xueqing and Wang Xueyi, seemed to have thought of something. They looked at each other and then smiled knowingly. It seemed that they understood each other's thoughts.

They gently picked a few beautiful flowers and began to weave wreaths skillfully.

Ten minutes later, a beautiful wreath appeared in their hands, colorful and fragrant.

Qin Youlan noticed the garlands in their hands and couldn't help but walk over to them. She smiled and said, "This garland is very beautifully woven."

Her tone was full of appreciation.

When Wang Xueyi heard this, a bright smile appeared on her face, and a smug light flashed in her eyes.

However, when she saw their smile, Qin Youlan suddenly felt an inexplicable feeling in her heart, as if she was gently touched by something.

She then said, "Now that you've made the wreath, why don't you put it on your head and see how it looks?"

There was a hint of curiosity in Qin Youlan's words.

However, after hearing her words, Wang Xueyi and Zhong Xueqing shook their heads and said in unison: "This is not prepared for us."

There was a sense of mystery and expectation in their eyes.

Hearing their words, a hint of jealousy flashed in Qin Youlan's eyes.

Qin Youlan forced a smile, which was tinged with a subtle bitterness and tentativeness. She asked softly, "Could it be that you are planning to give this wreath to Uncle?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a subtle tension seemed to fill the air.

Zhong Xueqing and Wang Xueyi's faces were instantly dyed as if with the morning glow, so red that juice seemed to be dripping out.

They exchanged a flustered and shy look, seeming a little at a loss.

Zhong Xueqing was so nervous that she stumbled and finally managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Sister Youlan, we're leaving first. We'll talk to you later."

Before he finished speaking, the two of them fled the scene like a gust of wind, hand in hand, holding the carefully woven wreath, leaving behind a string of crisp laughter and a faint fragrance of flowers.

Looking at the backs of the two people walking away, Qin Youlan stood where she was, pursed her lips gently, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

There is curiosity about unknown feelings, but also a sense of indescribable loss, as if a soft corner of the heart is gently touched.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner turmoil, but the complicated smile still hung on the corner of her mouth and did not disappear for a long time.

Zhong Xueqing and Wang Xueyi held hands and ran lightly to Zhang Liang, their faces filled with irrepressible excitement and shyness.

Before Zhang Liang could ask what happened, Wang Xueyi couldn't wait to gently place the carefully woven wreath on Zhang Liang's head.

Zhang Liang looked at them with a puzzled expression, his eyes full of confusion and curiosity.

"What did you two girls put on my head?"

He asked with a smile, his voice full of fondness.

Zhong Xueqing responded with a smile: "We made this wreath, Brother Zhang Liang, do you think it's beautiful?"

Her eyes sparkled with anticipation, as if waiting for Zhang Liang's praise.

Zhang Liang was infected by their enthusiasm and also smiled warmly.

He let the two little girls pull his arms and walk to the pond.

The water surface was as calm as a mirror, reflecting his appearance wearing a wreath.

He looked down at his reflection and found that the wreath was indeed delicately and beautifully woven, with colorful yet harmonious colors that complemented the surrounding scenery.

"Yeah, it's really beautiful."

Zhang Liang praised sincerely.

Hearing his praise, Zhong Xueqing and Wang Xueyi showed even brighter smiles on their faces, and their hearts were filled with joy and satisfaction.