Chapter 118

agerly took Yan Luoxi to the car.Li Haonan had thought of everything for them; not only did he provide accommodation but also a vehicle—an eight-ninths new Honda that was extremely suitable for their...Chapter 118

Ni Xuanyi originally wanted to make a Western meal for Li Yi, with wine and music, creating a romantic atmosphere for their first dinner together. However, after recalling the screams of shock from some female employees at the company, she blushed herself and gave up on this idea, opting instead to cook Chinese cuisine.

The dish Ni Xuanyi was best at cooking was braised pork ribs. She had already chosen high-quality baby back ribs from a farm in the supermarket, which were particularly delicious with both meat that cooked to perfection.

Some people preferred blanching the ribs before stir-frying them, but Ni Xuanyi liked to quickly stir-fry them over high heat without oil first. She would continuously flip and stir the ribs until they turned white and released their fat before adding in chopped scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings.

Although this method required more effort, it ensured that the flavors within the meat wouldn't be lost during blanching. By placing the soup in a hot pot, the broth's juices would remain locked inside, enhancing its deliciousness.

Ni Xuanyi placed the pork ribs into the pot to cook and began preparing several simpler side dishes, washing and chopping ingredients with fluidity and expertise, everything neatly organized without causing any chaos.

Li Yi was busy in his study but kept thinking about Ni Xuanyi. He would come out to check on her from time to time.

In the kitchen, back towards the doorway, Ni Xuanyi hadn't noticed Li Yi's gaze upon her. She wore a light green cartoon-patterned apron around her waist and had pulled up her hair in a high bun, leaving her neck exposed—her skin as fair as pearls. She was dressed in a creamy yellow knee-length house dress without socks on, her white smooth legs looking even more alluring.

At the moment, she was focused on putting dishes into the pot; the oil sizzled and steam quickly sucked away by an advanced exhaust hood. Ni Xuanyi moved with practiced ease, stirring and flipping the ingredients in a beautifully composed scene like a painting.

Liyi stood with his arms crossed against the door, suddenly wondering why so many women were unwilling to enter the kitchen, when in fact, a woman cooking in the kitchen is the most beautiful.

He then went back into the study and worked for a while, but he couldn't focus on anything because of his thoughts about Ni Xuanyi. Eventually, he gave up working and walked out.

Ni Xuanyi had already prepared most of the dishes and was setting them on the table while humming a cheerful tune softly to herself. Liyi approached her from behind, gently wrapping his arms around her waist; it felt like she could break at any moment due to how slender she was.

He tenderly nuzzled her back with his face before planting a warm kiss on the side of her neck and murmured lowly, "Xuanxuan, you're so great."

Ni Xuanyi didn't hear what he said. She was ticklish from his breath and nudged him away with her elbow: "Move first and go wash your hands! We can eat soon!"

This gentle and pleasant voice made Liyi feel especially warm and comfortable, so he held onto Ni Xuanyi tighter without wanting to let go.

Ni Xuanyi had no choice but to turn around and kiss his face, softly pleading: "Alright, let me go. Otherwise the dishes in the pot will burn! You wash your hands while I bring out the food; we can eat right away!"

Liyi took a deep breath, straightened up, and said, “Okay, I’ll get a bottle of wine too. Since there’s nothing else to do today, let's have a drink!”

Ni Xuanyi didn't want the atmosphere to feel forced, but she still arranged two bouquets of blooming flowers along the long dining table. The high-end cutlery sparkled under the light with an air of luxury, and when Liyi poured red wine into the glasses, it added an extra layer of romantic comfort to the scene.

Liyi was eating the dishes made by Ni Xuanyi and kept praising her, saying, "Xuanxuan, your cooking is really delicious!"

Ni Xuanyi lowered her head and said softly, "If you like them, I'll cook for you every day."

"I married a wife to love and cherish, not to serve as my housewife," Liyi reached out to pinch Ni Xuanyi's cheek. Women in their Li family never entered the kitchen.

“It’s okay, I like cooking.” Ni Xuanyi wasn’t lying; she really enjoyed cooking and felt it was a joy to cook for someone she loved.

"Alright, whenever I want something to eat, just tell me. You can make it for me." Liyi chuckled as he leaned over to gently kiss her face.

The two of them were rarely this relaxed and happy together, eating without a care in the world. Both of them felt good and each had two glasses of red wine. Although drinking two glasses of red wine didn’t affect Liyi much, Ni Xuanyi was starting to feel slightly tipsy, looking at Liyi before her with a dizzy feeling.

Liyi thought that tonight's atmosphere was great. He got up and turned on the CD player; light music filled the room. Turning back around, he made an inviting gesture towards Ni Xuanyi, "Madam, may I have this dance"

Ni Xuanyi laughed softly as she stood up and danced with Liyi in each other’s arms.

The music was very gentle; Liyi's hands were around Ni Xuanyi's waist. Ni Xuanyi was intoxicated, hugging Liyi's neck while they slowly turned round and round, gradually their bodies unconsciously drew closer together.

Ni Xuanyi leaned against Li Yi's shoulder, closing her eyes to enjoy this moment of happiness. The nearby Li Yi was infected by her relaxed and joyful mood; every step he took felt like he had wings. It seemed that their life could be so simple yet so happy...

Li Yi lowered his head to look at the Ni Xuanyi in his arms. Due to dancing, the neckline of her dress had loosened slightly, revealing a hint of smooth skin beside her delicate collarbone. Her eyes were softly closed, long eyelashes fluttering gently; her nose was slightly upturned, and her cherry-red lips, tinted with wine, looked extremely alluring.

He felt his heart stir at the sight of Ni Xuanyi right now, who exuded such charm and allure that it was driving him crazy. He really couldn't help himself: he leaned close to her ear and whispered through bated breath, "Xuanxuan, I love you."

Ni Xuanyi remained lost in the music; her entire body and soul were immersed in a relaxed numbness and didn't notice Li Yi's change. But Li Yi couldn't hold back any longer; he bent down to kiss her.

Li Yi’s initial kiss was light and tender, like a sigh hovering by Ni Xuanyi’s lips—hazy, dreamy, ethereal. His kisses were devout, softly caressing her delicate pink lips with nimble tongue and lips, bringing an unusual tingle to her senses; Ni Xuanyi felt as if the disoriented part of her soul was trembling...

Half-dazed and half-asleep, Ni Xuanyi couldn’t resist Li Yi’s teasing lips and tongue. Unconsciously, her cheeks flushed hotly, heart pounding like a drum, slowly responding to Li Yi's kisses. She tightly hugged his neck with both hands, pressing against the parts of him that were on the verge of breaking free.

The aftereffects of the red wine were strong; Ni Xuanyi didn't realize her small action had triggered something explosive.

In this situation, Li Yi felt that a mere kiss wouldn’t suffice. His arms tightened around her more and more, his palms and body burning hot. His breathing grew rapid, as he gathered her into his arms and swiftly carried her back to their bedroom. Upon entering the room, he kicked the door shut with one foot and placed Ni Xuanyi on the large bed; his kisses then descended like a storm.en to her.Fang Jianghai immediately understood He Yufan’s intentions. Shaking his head and refusing to take back the gift, he said, "Once I give something, how can I take it back If you don't want it,...