Zhang Yunxi had taken great care when dressing up.

Although her clothes were plain and she did not apply much makeup, it was a perfect combination that enhanced her figure well.

Her exquisite facial features and loosely bundled ponytail lent her a lively look.

The hair tie she used was pink and had some cartoon designs on it, thus adding touches of cuteness to her appearance.

"Lingchen, how do I look today?" Zhang Yunxi whispered and winked teasingly.

"Very beautiful, like a fairy," Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.

Zhang Yunxi huffed coyly, but her face beamed with joy. She then said, "Uncle, Auntie, you're both very tired today. Hurry in and rest."

"Mm, okay." Xu Zhen nodded with a smile. She looked at Zhang Yunxi from head to toe and was even more pleased with each passing moment.

"Lingchen, now that we know you're staying with Yunxi, we're not worried anymore," Xu Zhen said. "Remember to take good care of Yunxi, okay?"

"Yes, Mom, don't worry." Ye Lingchen said.

Xu Zhen turned to look at Zhang Yunxi again, "Yunxi, if Lingchen ever treats you badly, you must let Auntie know! Auntie will side with you!"

"Auntie, Lingchen is very kind to me," Zhang Yunxi smiled and said. "Oh yeah, I've already cleaned up the room for you and Uncle. It's all set for you to have some rest."

Zhang Yunxi led Xu Zhen and Ye Jin to the room. The beds and quilts were all neatly spread, while the room floor was also clean and tidy.

"Okay, okay," Xu Zhen was very satisfied.

The next day.

Zhang Yunxi and Xu Zhen were busy in the kitchen, preparing lunch.

Although it was the first time they cooked together, they did so in perfect harmony. Xu Zhen's laughter could be heard from the kitchen from time to time.

Zhang Yunxi and Ye Lingchen were originally from the same village, so her background was well-known and there was nothing unsavory about her character or her looks. Ye Jin and Xu Zhen were more and more pleased as they looked at her and their hearts were filled with joy.

Although Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi never expressed their feelings for each other, Ye Jin and Xu Zhen felt that those two kids were likely to end up together!

They were both living together anyway, so their relationship with each other must surely be excellent!

Ye Lingchen could also sense his parents' genuine and heartfelt happiness, particularly his mother Xu Zhen.

She had eyes on Zhang Yunxi for a long time already but was afraid that her family would look down on Ye Lingchen. She even planned on helping Ye Lingchen save money so he could bring Zhang Yunxi back as their daughter-in-law, but it came as a surprise that Ye Lingchen had already gained the upper hand with his first move.

That alone made her happier than Ye Lingchen's future prospects.

Even so…

As parents, they did not necessarily expect anything too spectacular from their child. Peace and happiness were undoubtedly the priority.

To put it more bluntly, their son's pursuit of a daughter-in-law was the most important thing. Every parent hoped to see their son being with a girl like Zhang Yunxi—docile, pure, and a good personality.

In the kitchen, Zhang Yunxi peeked at Ye Lingchen on occasion. Her eyes were sparkling with happiness.

She kept a level head, washed the vegetables, cooked, and prepared lunch.

Half an hour later.

A flavorful table of beautiful dishes were finally served on the table.

"Yunxi's cooking is really good," Ye Jin commented after picked up a piece of meat and putting it in his mouth.

"That's true. Her skills are very good and she's an amazing young lady," Xu Zhen said, then glanced at Ye Lingchen. "I'm worried that such a good girl is living with our Lingchen."

Ye Lingchen began sweating profusely. 'Just which one of us is your child?'

Zhang Yunxi got up and was ready to help everyone serve up the rice, but Ye Jin stopped her.

"Lingchen, she spent so much time cooking and making lunch, but all you do is watch? Let her eat. You should be the one serving the rice!"

Ye Jin was thoroughly displeased with Ye Lingchen's attitude. "She's already kind enough to give you face, but you still have to respect her, do you understand?"

Ye Lingchen was silent. "..."

He got up helplessly and served rice to everyone, including Miyako.

A naughty smirk appeared on Miyako's mouth. It was the first time Ye Lingchen ever served her and the tables had been turned.

"Dad, would you like to have a couple of drinks?" Ye Lingchen suggested.

He knew that Ye Jin's sole hobby was the appreciation of liquor, but as a doctor, the man rarely touched alcohol. Furthermore, Ye Jin did not always have holidays.

"You even have liquor here?" Ye Jin was surprised.

"We don't just have liquor. We have good liquor!" Ye Lingchen laughed. He was well acquainted with big bosses who gave him plenty of liquor, all of which were undoubtedly the finest in quality.

Ye Lingchen placed the wine onto the table in no time.

"This is...aged Maotai from ten years ago?!" Ye Jin's eyes lit up and exclaimed. He took the bottle and scrutinized it carefully.

Maotai's reputation needed no introduction—it had always been one of the highest standards of national baijiu1.

Maotai from a decade ago bore some differences from present-day Maotai because there were very few people who could afford Maotai back then. Ye Jin never even tasted it before. He never would have expected to see a bottle of Maotai from ten years ago!

He had mixed feelings for a brief moment.

"Dad, are you satisfied with this liquor? Everyone says that baijiu's fragrance grows with age. How about we try it today?" Ye Lingchen offered.

"Then...let's settle this bottle?"

Ye Lingchen took out two cups and immediately filled it up. He handed one over to Ye Jin.

Ye Jin was already bursting with excitement. He reached out and took it, then placed it in front of his face to sample the smell.

"Lingchen, when do you learn how to drink? My goodness! Two alcoholics!" Xu Zhen shot Ye Lingchen a glance and told Zhang Yunxi, "Yunxi, you must keep checking on Lingchen in the future. Less drinking, and never let him smoke!"

"Mm, I'll listen to Auntie." Zhang Yunxi nodded.

The entire family had a great meal and were getting along harmoniously with each other.

In the next two days, Ye Lingchen took Ye Jin and Xu Zhen all around Capital and left aside everything else—he ignored the box office, live streams, and his novel.

He spent a good long time just enjoying life with his family.

Near the end of the National Day holidays, Xu Zhen and Ye Jin were ready to go back home.

Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi took them to the airport.

Along the way, Xu Zhen held Zhang Yunxi's hand. She asked about the young lady's well-being, showed care and concern, and was particularly fond of her.

Before leaving, Xu Zhen pulled Ye Lingchen aside and whispered, "Lingchen, fate has brought you and Yunxi to work in the same company. I've been in her shoes, and I can see that Yunxi has a thing for you. You must make sure to grab your chance with a good girl like her!"

She could not help but remember Lu Qi when she brought all that up. In comparing the two, she was much more satisfied with Zhang Yunxi.

"Also!" Xu Zhen's face turned serious. "The other girl is pretty too and she also looks at you differently. Don't think of doing anything naughty and don't ever be a two-timer. I'll contact Yunxi from time to time, and I won't forgive you if she tells me you did something inappropriate! "

"Mom, I know. Don't worry about it." Ye Lingchen shook his head bitterly.

Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi waited at the airport. They watched as Xu Zhen and Ye Jin passed the security check before leaving...

白酒 – Baijiu (literally, "white wine", but not to be confused with Western white wine) is a clear and colorless distilled liquor usually made from fermented sorghum.