Chapter 135 Did You Go on a Date This Morning?

From the moment the two stepped into the kitchen, two pairs of eyes followed them closely: Qiao Sisi’s and Chu Xinran’s.

However, Fang Zhou didn’t deliberately look back.

From the moment he entered the kitchen, after saying that one sentence, he focused on cooking.

Cutting meat, washing vegetables, cleaning the pot—all his actions were smooth and fluid, even more so than Dove chocolate.

(tln : dove chocolate used metaphorically to describe the smoothness and fluidity of Fang Zhou’s cooking actions. Dove chocolate is known for its creamy and silky texture, so comparing his movements to Dove chocolate emphasizes how effortlessly and smoothly he performs his tasks in the kitchen.)

Han Xi was right beside him, helping out. Sometimes she would find herself lost in thought as she watched Fang Zhou busy himself.

It felt like a return to their past shared life. Fang Zhou always cooked, and she didn’t even need to step into the kitchen.

Back then, she thought his cooking wasn’t that great.

But now, she couldn’t have it even if she wanted to.

Humans are strange creatures.

They don’t cherish what they have and only feel regret when they lose it.

Han Xi wasn’t the only one with this thought.

The other two women in the kitchen shared similar feelings.

“Xinran, the noodles are ready.”

Qiao Sisi was the first to snap out of it, smiling as she reminded Chu Xinran. She naturally took a bowl, lifted the pot lid, and ladled out a bowl of noodles for her.

Chu Xinran finally came back to her senses, retracting her gaze from Fang Zhou, and thanked her.

“Thank you, Sisi.”

Qiao Sisi smiled and ladled another bowl of noodles, personally bringing it to the two who were cooking.

“Han Xi, this is for you.”

The female CEO slightly pulled the corners of her mouth and waved her hand. “I’m not hungry yet. You go ahead and eat.”

They had just cooked the noodles and hadn’t had a bite themselves.

Qiao Sisi tilted her head slightly, looking troubled. “True, maybe it’s not to your taste.”

Her fair face slightly frowned, resembling a figure from a traditional Chinese painting.

Han Xi knew she wasn’t good at expressing herself. She thought her earlier words had been misunderstood by Qiao Sisi, so she took the noodles and thanked her.

“I didn’t mean that. Your cooking smells great. Thank you.”

“We picked some wild vegetables. Let’s eat together later.”

Han Xi’s words were meant to be polite.

But to Qiao Sisi and Chu Xinran, it sounded like a declaration of sovereignty.

As if to say, ‘Fang Zhou and I went on a date.’

Chu Xinran glanced at Fang Zhou, finding him busy stir-frying while nodding in agreement.

“Yes, these wild vegetables taste really good.”

Their words and actions had a hint of a harmonious couple.

Qiao Sisi’s smile froze for a moment, then returned to normal.

She walked over to Fang Zhou and tentatively asked, “Did you pick these together? Did you spend the whole morning together?”

Fang Zhou’s brow twitched, feeling a sudden chill on his neck.

He lifted his hand to gently touch the back of his neck, casually replying, “Yes, we were together the whole time.”

‘Thud.’

The sound of chopsticks falling.

It was Chu Xinran’s chopsticks that had dropped to the ground.

“Are you okay, Xinran?”

Qiao Sisi turned to look at her, concerned.

“I’m fine. My hand just slipped.”

Chu Xinran bent down to pick up the chopsticks, her loose hair covering the darkness in her eyes.

Brother Fang Zhou… why did you go on a date with Han Xi and not with me?

You didn’t even answer my call, but you were willing to spend the whole morning with Han Xi.

Both of us are your exes, so why the preferential treatment?

Did you not answer my call because you were busy with Han Xi, unable to take it?

Chu Xinran felt a chill throughout her body. Although it was summer, she felt cold.

The coldness came from within, seeping into her bones, making her unable to hold the chopsticks.

Qiao Sisi was stronger, acting unaffected in front of the other two.

At that moment, Sun Haotian walked in from outside, calling Fang Zhou to help carry some extracurricular books for the children.

“Alright, I’ll be right there.”

Fang Zhou put down his tasks, instructing Han Xi to watch the fire and turn it off when it was done.

“Don’t wait for me. You guys eat first. I’ll join you later.”

He quickly left the kitchen.

Now, only the three women remained.

Qiao Sisi, who originally wanted to ask Fang Zhou, now had to turn to Han Xi.

The actress smiled lightly, seemingly casual but intentionally asking, “Did you go on a date this morning?”

Qiao Sisi’s personality was straightforward.

After all, it was already revealed on the island that Han Xi, Chu Xinran, and Qiao Sisi had all sent messages to Fang Zhou.

This meant they were potential rivals in love. Even if asked directly, she wasn’t afraid.

As an actress, in terms of composure, the other two couldn’t compare to her.

Han Xi opened her mouth, about to say no, but then recalled Chu Xinran’s earlier call.

Did she call Fang Zhou to arrange a private meeting?

At that moment, Han Xi’s possessiveness surged, filling her entire being. That ‘no’ was replaced with “Yes, we went on a date.”

She didn’t want to lie but also didn’t want to lose her advantage in front of a rival.

Besides, it wasn’t a lie. As long as she was with Fang Zhou, it was a date. Those moments were so sweet they might as well be bubbling with joy.

How could it not be a happy date?

Hearing Han Xi’s admission, the live stream viewers were in an uproar.

“Holy crap! I wondered why we didn’t see these two in the stream earlier. Turns out they were out on a date!”

“The cold CEO finally made a move? If they get together, will it be a fourth love story? I can already picture Han Xi on top, Fang Zhou below. It’s too exciting!”

“Alright, alright, you two secretly going on a date to deepen your relationship is unforgivable unless you get married right now!”

At this moment, the wild vegetable and meat soup was ready, and Han Xi was serving it.

Chu Xinran, eating her noodles, trembled at their conversation, almost spilling the soup.

Luckily, she steadied herself in time, preventing a mess.

“You guys…”

She opened her mouth to ask something but was interrupted by Han Xi.

“It’s ready. Let me taste it first.”

Under Han Xi’s icy gaze, Chu Xinran felt as if she were frozen in place.

Han Xi didn’t seem to want her to ask any further.

Why don’t you want me to ask?

Is it because you don’t want others to know the details of your date, or you don’t want to hurt a rival who also loves Fang Zhou?

Chu Xinran’s eyes turned cold, filled with years of frost, unmelting.