The aftermath of the feeding incident was that the next day, Xunmi walked out of the house, clutching her back and feeling unwell all over.
The culprit, however, looked smug and carefully escorted her down the stairs.
Ling Chen and Song Ziqian both felt like they'd been shown up again for no reason, even though the other two seemed to have done nothing.
But I just have this feeling, sigh, that's enough.
"Ming-ge, Xu Yi and the others will arrive today."
Ling Chen brought breakfast to the table. Don't get me wrong, he didn't make it.
It was Song Ziqian, who didn't seem to know how to cook, who made it. At first, everyone was surprised.
After all, a soldier is usually very busy and tired.
It's unbelievable that they still have the leisure to learn how to cook.
However, he is very open-minded, which is probably what people mean by a truly good man.
She's equally at home in formal settings and in the kitchen—kudos!
Then, the task of preparing their meals changed from finding someone to be in charge to whoever was available, Song Ziqian, preparing the food.
It was because Song Ziqian's cooking was so delicious that the picky eaters didn't find it offensive.
"Okay, tell them to come directly here."
Ye Mingye replied expressionlessly, then pulled out a chair for Xunmi, placed a cushion on it, and let her sit down.
Xunmi happily accepted her beloved husband's arrangement, her lips curving into a warm, sweet smile.
Ling Chen glanced at the two of them, then hesitated several times before speaking.
He had genuinely forgotten about Cheng Xinyao before, and only remembered her when Xu Yi's list arrived.
Although I really dislike Cheng Xinyao for insisting on following behind the boss and acting as if she wouldn't allow anyone else to get close.
But no matter what, he was a subordinate that the boss valued highly, but now the boss has found true love.
He genuinely felt that Xunmi was the most suitable person for the boss, as she was good-looking, capable, and had a great personality.
Most importantly, they are really good to the boss.
After spending the last few months together, he had long since genuinely accepted Xunmi as their sister-in-law.
"Ling Chen, I suddenly realized that you've become quite the nag. Just say what's on your mind."
"If I can't listen, then just take Mingye away."
"Don't worry about me, I'm not that petty."
Searching around, Ling Chen didn't think of anything else, only that it might be something very confidential. He didn't know what to do.
That's why they hesitated, and this situation is understandable.
She's not one of those people who are unreasonable and don't know what's important.
As long as her beloved husband is still the same person who loves and pampers her as always, that's enough.
Ling Chen was so ashamed by Xunmi's nonchalant attitude that he almost wanted to crawl into a hole.
Ye Mingye's eyes turned cold, and the way he looked at Ling Chen made Ling Chen feel inexplicably terrified.
He quickly explained, "Boss, sister-in-law, you've all misunderstood, really."
That's not what I meant, it's just that...
Seeing that the two of them were looking at him, Ling Chen gritted his teeth, thinking that he wouldn't be the one to suffer in the end anyway.
"Cheng Xinyao came along too. She declared that the boss was hers and no one was allowed to take it away."
"Before we separated, he especially liked to stick to the eldest brother, and later he absolutely refused to leave."
"It was Xu Yi who said that the boss didn't like weaklings, so she went to train herself."
"It's all for the sake of winning the boss's favor. This time, she probably feels she's finally worthy, so..."
Needless to say, everyone here is smart enough to know this.
Xunmi held a spoon in one hand and a bowl in the other, just looking at Ye Mingye.
Her eyes were clear and innocent, but anyone could see the unhappiness within them.
Moreover, Ye Mingye, who knew her so well, immediately hugged her and comforted her.
"Mi'er, you must believe your husband. Your husband only loves you."
"I've almost forgotten who Cheng Xinyao is. We're not jealous, okay? Jealousy is bad for your health."
"Come on, have some porridge, your favorite preserved egg and lean pork porridge, and some cucumber salad."
He took the bowl from Xunmi's hands and fed his wife spoonful by spoonful.
Seeking out something that seemed reluctant with its whining and grumbling, but actually had a look of smug satisfaction practically popping out of its head.
But don't expect her to forgive him so quickly; anyone would be annoyed in this situation.
The person you slept with last night is told first thing this morning that you have a love rival.
Judging from the looks of it, this rival isn't someone I'm going to give up on easily; just thinking about it is so annoying!
Don't tell her that your husband has admirers, which means he's outstanding and charming.
She would rather her husband be more ordinary, so that no one would constantly think about her lover.
Of course, she was just thinking about it ┑(￣Д￣)┍
"Come on, tell me, what's the deal with this Cheng Xinyao?"
After eating and drinking my fill, I lazed on the sofa, not wanting to move.
Ye Mingye consciously walked over and placed the cushion on the sofa, letting Xunmi lie down and began to massage her.
"Before the apocalypse, my family trained some people, and I selected a few to do other things."
"I really don't remember Cheng Xinyao, but if she's female, then I can roughly remember her."
"Mi'er, at that time I… well, because of some things, I didn't have any thoughts in that regard at all."
"I didn't pay much attention to those things until I met you."
When he was first reborn, his mind was a mess, filled with hatred.
After regaining consciousness, she began to make plans. She originally intended to go to S City alone, but she encountered Ling Chen two days before her departure.
They rescued him on a whim, and after a few days there, the group had become quite familiar with Ling Chen.
It was probably during those few days that Ling Chen noticed Cheng Xinyao's attitude.
But he really didn't take it to heart, after all, it meant nothing to him.
Xunmi rolled over and hugged Ye Mingye, "I knew my husband was the best, mwah mwah."
Unwilling to bring up the past, she smiled and changed the subject.
"Since they're here today, I want to see them too."
She wanted to see who this woman named Cheng Xinyao really was.
After all, this name was never seen in the original work, and it's unclear whose butterfly effect caused the plot to be completely distorted.
"Of course, sweetie, take a nap first, I'll wake you up when they arrive."
Ye Mingye picked up Xunmi and carried her upstairs. He coaxed her to sleep before coming downstairs.
Ling Chen had already obediently sat on the sofa, waiting to be criticized by his boss, feeling utterly miserable.
He really didn't mean it; he thought he wouldn't be the one to suffer, but reality proved him wrong.
"Boss, please let us go. Cheng Xinyao is back, and my sister-in-law will find out sooner or later."
"It would be good to let my sister-in-law know first so we can have a plan," Ling Chen said, truly on the verge of tears.
Ye Mingye glanced at Ling Chen, rested his chin on his hand, and began to think about other things.
"What moves has the Ming family made?"
"Um, the Ming family, oh, they plan to use Mingmei to curry favor with those old geezers."
"Then let the Ming family take their place and become the most powerful people in the base."