Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Received a Text Message
"Sister Liu, Leng Yichen wonât be back tonight, why not stay and have dinner with me before you leave!" Bai Yiran really doesnât like eating dinner alone at home.
In Sister Liuâs eyes, Bai Yiran is just a child. "Sure! So what shall we eat tonight?"
"Hmm... I want to eat braised pork!"
"Sure, Iâll make some braised pork and stir-fry a dish, that should be enough for the two of us!"
Sister Liu made an authentic Mao-style braised pork, and it was Bai Yiranâs first time eating such delicious braised pork. "Sister Liu, youâre so good at cooking! Itâs better than mine! I didnât know you were hiding such a skill!"
"Eat more if you like it, youâre too skinny!" Sister Liu giggled at Bai Yiran who was eating with great appetite, "Yiran, you look so blessed when you eat."
"Hehe, everyone has said that about me since I was little." She said, picking up another piece of braised pork to chew, "Hmm~ Iâm going to save some of this delicious braised pork for Leng Yichen!"
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"Youâre really thinking about him."
"Am I?" Bai Yiran smiled awkwardly, "Iâm just leaving some meat for him to eat..."
Sister Liu looked at Bai Yiran and smiled without saying a word.
After dinner, Sister Liu went home. She had a kid in middle school, so unless there was something special, she would go back early every night.
Bai Yiran was bored alone at home. After taking a shower and looking at the time, it was almost ten oâclock, and Leng Yichen still hadnât returned. Even though she was already sleeping alone at night, having a man living next door was at least comforting. Now staying alone in this room, it was a bit intimidating.
Unable to sleep anyway, she decided to wait downstairs for Leng Yichen to come home. He seemed a bit angry in the morning though she didnât know why exactly.
Bai Yiran threw on a jacket, took her phone downstairs, and turned on the TV in the living room, aimlessly changing channels, not even sure what she wanted to watch.
She looked out the window at the dark sky. It should be daytime in the United States now... Wait, wait! Whatâs there to think about! Donât think about it! Donât think about it! Watch TV...
When Leng Yichen got home, it was already one oâclock in the morning, only to find the TV in the living room still on, and he could vaguely see someone curled up on the sofa. As he walked over, he saw Bai Yiran had fallen asleep.
"Why are you sleeping here?" Leng Yichenâs voice was cold yet full of concern.
The sleeping Bai Yiran seemed to hear his voice, murmuring, "Youâre back... I saved some braised pork for you... itâs so tasty..." However, Bai Yiran hadnât woken up, it was as if she was talking in her sleep.
Leng Yichen couldnât help but smile, picking up Bai Yiran and heading towards the hallway.
Bai Yiranâs room was right next to Leng Yichenâs. It wasnât small, but it wasnât as nice as Leng Yichenâs.
Leng Yichen carefully laid Bai Yiran onto her bed like she was a delicate porcelain doll.
Bai Yiran pursed her lips, suddenly grabbing Leng Yichenâs arm, "Donât be angry..."
Thinking Bai Yiran had woken up, he realized she was still deep in sleep after speaking. So it was just sleep talk. Leng Yichen smiled dotingly and left the room.
Remembering the TV downstairs was still on, Leng Yichen left Bai Yiranâs room and headed downstairs. Turning off the TV, he noticed a phone flashing on the sofa.
It was Bai Yiranâs phone. Leng Yichen picked it up and saw a new WeChat message. He thought about it for a moment, then decided to open the message.
âYiran, are you asleep? I canât sleep and wanted to chat with you.â
The WeChat message was sent at 11:35, by which time Bai Yiran was likely already asleep so she didnât see it. In the darkness, it was hard to tell Leng Yichenâs expression. He glanced upstairs, then tossed the phone back onto the sofa.