Feng Qingyi stood up, "I'll leave these to you then. I'm going to the study upstairs. Come find me there when you're done."
Qin Yuchuan nodded, "Alright."
In the study, Feng Qingyi was putting the books she had bought a few days ago onto the bookshelf.
When Qin Yuchuan walked in, Feng Qingyi had already finished and was sitting on a beanbag chair, flipping through an art book.
He walked to her side, "Is there anything you'd like to do today? I'll accompany you."
"Aren't you busy today?" Feng Qingyi asked.
Qin Yuchuan replied, "No matter how busy I am, I can't neglect you. Besides, there's always time for rest in the military camp. It won't interfere with my duties."
"That's good! Last night, you set the air conditioner to 17 degrees. Were you uncomfortable?" Feng Qingyi inquired.
Qin Yuchuan wrapped his arm around Feng Qingyi's waist, "The blankets in the room were thick enough. It was fine."
"That's good. Let's go to the side and read together!" Feng Qingyi said, holding the art book in her hand.
Qin Yuchuan agreed, "Alright."
In the quiet study, Qin Yuchuan held Feng Qingyi as they looked at the art book together.
Feng Qingyi occasionally turned the pages, sometimes discussing the content of the paintings with Qin Yuchuan. It was a scene of peaceful contentment.
...
At the mall, Feng Qingci and Lou Xi were shopping.
"Xi Xi, I think this jacket would suit you well. Let's buy it!"
Lou Xi looked at the black leather jacket Feng Qingci was pointing at and waved her hand, "I don't like this one. No need!"
"But I think it looks good."
Lou Xi glanced at it again: "If you like it, you can buy it for yourself to wear."
"...Then let's not. This is women's clothing. How about this one, what do you think?"
Lou Xi didn't have much hope for Feng Qingci's taste. He either chose expensive items or things that were too pink and frilly, which she really couldn't pull off.
It was only after getting to know him better that she discovered he actually had quite a girly side.
Perhaps at the beginning, he was more restrained to leave a good impression, but as they became more familiar, he started to let loose.
Sure enough, this time he had picked out a pink little dress.
Lou Xi looked at him helplessly, "Do you think this outfit suits me?"
"I think you'd look great in it. Why don't you try it on?" Feng Qingci said expectantly.
Lou Xi waved her hand: "From now on, don't worry about buying clothes for me. Just stand by and watch."
"...Xi Xi, are you looking down on me?" Feng Qingci asked.
Lou Xi was quite exasperated, "You should go back and refine your aesthetic taste!"
"Oh, but I think these two pieces are the best-looking ones in the store," Feng Qingci insisted on his choices.
Lou Xi looked around, "Then let's try another store!"
Not far away, Feng Qingci stopped in front of a brand-name store.
"The clothes here look quite nice. Let's go in and have a look!"
Lou Xi glanced at the Nan Yin advertisement outside, "Are you trying to make me wear the same style as your mom? Also, can you please look carefully at what this store is selling?"
"...What's wrong with it? Aren't they all dresses?" Feng Qingci was confused.
Lou Xi: "I'm not attending any galas, why would I need evening gowns? Have you ever seen anyone dress like this in daily life?"
"..." Buying clothes seemed to have so many rules!
Learning from his previous experience, Feng Qingci obediently followed behind Lou Xi, swiping his card and carrying bags, no longer offering his opinions.
...
At noon, Feng Qingyi and Qin Yuchuan were busy together in the kitchen.
"I didn't know you could cook!"
She had previously thought he only knew how to make pastries and cook porridge, but she didn't expect his stir-frying skills to be so decent.
Qin Yuchuan: "I learned before, but I'm not very skilled yet. I'll practice more in the future."
"Then from now on, you'll be in charge of cooking in our home, and I'll be in charge of eating," Feng Qingyi said with a smile.
Qin Yuchuan replied indulgently, "Alright."
With Qin Yuchuan around, Feng Qingyi only needed to help chop some scallions, ginger, and garlic, and occasionally pass him a plate.
"Yu, when did you start liking me? Or were you conquered by my culinary skills?"
Qin Yuchuan pondered for a moment, "Perhaps from the first moment I saw you."
Feng Qingyi: "So it was love at first sight for you?"
"No, it wasn't." He had a good impression and liked her at first sight, but truly falling for her came after getting to know her.
Feng Qingyi was confused, "You just said you liked me from the first moment, how is that not love at first sight?"
Qin Yuchuan: "Instant attraction is not as good as long-lasting affection. As for culinary skills, your brother's cooking seems to be better than yours."
Feng Qingyi: "...You don't know that during that time, to avoid being discovered by him, I voluntarily offered to cook. And now you're complaining about my cooking!"
Qin Yuchuan: "I'm just stating the facts. I don't mean to complain. I really like what you cook."
"...Hmph, since you think he cooks better, from now on, cooking will be your responsibility!"
"Alright, in the future, when I'm here, I'll be responsible for cooking, and you can just enjoy the food."
Lunch consisted of three dishes and a soup. Although not particularly lavish, it was more than enough.
Qin Yuchuan's cooking skills were quite good, and Feng Qingyi showed her appreciation by having a second bowl of rice.
"When do you plan to go back?" Feng Qingyi asked after the meal.
Qin Yuchuan: "Qingyi, are you in such a hurry to send me away?"
"So, are you planning to sleep with my brother again tonight?" Feng Qingyi tossed her hair.
Qin Yuchuan remembered the ice-cold room from last night and Feng Qingci's bizarre sleeping posture.
If it was going to be like that again tonight, he might not be able to handle it.
"I'll stay with you for a while longer and then head back."
Feng Qingyi said with a smile: "Are you scared?"
Qin Yuchuan rubbed his forehead helplessly, "Are you mocking me?"
Feng Qingyi: "I'm not. My brother has had very strange sleeping habits since he was little. He could roll off a king-sized bed."
"Moreover, you set the air conditioner to 17 degrees last night. It's thanks to your strong constitutions that you didn't fall ill today."
"To avoid such incidents in the future, I've decided to teach you how to use the appliances here. I'll teach, and you listen carefully and learn seriously."
Qin Yuchuan nodded. He had already decided that he would live here with her in the future, so these were all things he needed to learn. It was a good opportunity now that he had some free time.
Feng Qingyi officially started her teaching mode. Qin Yuchuan learned these things effortlessly.
Feng Qingyi only needed to demonstrate once, and he would learn it, even being able to apply the knowledge to other situations.
"There's one thing I've always wondered about. How do you recognize our characters here? When you first picked up the phone, you were able to message me fluently?"
Qin Yuchuan shook his head, "I find it strange too. It seems to be some kind of instinct."
"Ah! If we can't figure it out, let's not think about it. We've seen so many strange things, one more doesn't seem odd anymore. Come upstairs with me, I'll teach you how to use the computer."
