CHAPTER 193: CHAPTER 67: DARK HISTORY

It’s not that Chen Yin’s status is less noble than Du Xixi and Ke Lian; rather, the director’s household doesn’t have much gourmet food to offer. Giving a few days’ worth, considering Du Xixi and Ke Lian’s distinguished identities, is still acceptable.

But for Chen Yin? It’s not that they don’t want to provide, but there’s no extra food available.

Seeing the familiar delicacies, Du Xixi and the other two displayed subtle expressions, though the three across from them evidently were curious about these new dishes. Even the viewers in the livestream discussing the tableful of dishes seemed oblivious to the trio’s odd demeanor.

Du Xixi had already mentioned treating each other as equals, so there was no rule about who should start eating first. The meal, quite delicious, left everyone in a pleasant mood. After the robot cleared the plates, everyone lingered at the table, not wanting to leave.

Du Xixi didn’t eat much, although it was her normal portion size, she ended up eating the least among them. Sitting upright, she patted her pregnant belly and laughed, "It looks like my Ke Lian has the biggest appetite!"

Ke Lian always ate a lot at home; despite being in an unfamiliar environment here, he had no intention of holding back. Instead, he completely let himself loose, eating more than usual.

Sun Mulin always knew his brother had a big appetite, so he merely smiled and was not surprised. But Chen Zhichen and others, unaware, were stunned after finishing their meals, feeling Ke Lian’s image seemed to have cracked a little.

What’s Ke Lian’s image externally? Reserved, noble, steady, seemingly indifferent to everything except the Military Department and Du Xixi.

But the Ke Lian before them? The same reserve, nobility, steadiness, displaying indifference to everything except the Military Department and Du Xixi. But, there’s another label to add—big appetite!

Chen Zhichen sat at an angle across from Ke Lian. By turning his head, he could see Ke Lian’s belly. At the moment, his gaze furtively glanced at Ke Lian’s belly. Hmm, flat, and he could faintly see segments of abdominal muscles beneath the casual wear...

Chen Zhichen withdrew his gaze, subconsciously looked down at his own belly. Taking a deep breath, hmm, got abs! Relaxing slightly, hmm, one complete ab.

Chen Zhichen! Dead!

Lin Jie, naturally gentle, smiled softly just like Du Xixi and remarked quietly, "Marshal works so hard on the battlefield; eating more is necessary."

With someone joining the conversation, Du Xixi’s smile deepened.

After lunch is always a time to relax; Du Xixi intended to find a topic to liven up the atmosphere, and Lin Jie’s comment was just perfect for a chat!

Seeing his wife chatting enthusiastically with someone else’s wife, Ke Lian knew Du Xixi had been cooped up at home for too long recently, so he didn’t restrain her, merely watched Du Xixi’s joyful profile with a gentle smile.

As a single guy, Sun Mulin just felt Ke Lian’s gaze was so tender, tender enough to be unbearable. He pursed his lips, deciding to protect his "single dog eyes," turned his head, only to meet the melancholic eyes of another single dog.

Oh, it’s Chen Zhichen.

As the saying goes, when locals meet face to face, their eyes wet with tears. When two singles gaze at each other, they merely feel a shared sense of empathy.

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Shortly after lunch, Sun Mulin and Chen Zhichen had to leave.

They were merely "introducers" present at the villa and had already overstayed for a meal. If they didn’t leave, the director might have to put on his carefully stored suit again and come out to chase them away.

Once the two left, Du Xixi and the other four chatted a while longer and decided to return to their rooms to organize things, since their luggage was still in the rooms, and it wouldn’t do to wait until bedtime.

The villa had multiple livestream devices. Seeing the two couples separate, they split up evenly, some following Du Xixi and Ke Lian, others following Chen Zhichen and Lin Jie.

Thus, the livestream naturally split into two. Viewers interested in which couple’s interactions could freely choose their livestream.

Suddenly, Du Xixi and Ke Lian’s livestream room was packed, while Chen Zhichen and Lin Jie’s room was not empty but barely broke through five thousand viewers, far less than Du Xixi and Ke Lian’s.

In the end, people were more curious about Du Xixi and Ke Lian as a couple.