Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Do I Look Good? Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Do I Look Good? In her previous life, she thought she would have no contact with Qin Yize after their divorce.
But the reality today told her that perhaps, in her previous life, Qin Yize had always been looking after her in secret.
Gu Qiaoqiao felt somewhat absurd, initially thinking she had completely cut ties with the Qin Family, only to realize that connections still lingered.
Gu Qiaoqiao stared blankly at the dim yellow desk lamp, wondering what reaction Master Fong and Qin Yize would have upon learning of her death in her previous life.
They must have wished for her to live well.
Yet, she had ultimately chosen to end it.
Lost in her wild thoughts, she suddenly heard the sound of a jeep outside the door.
Gu Qiaoqiao glanced at her watch; it was already eleven oâclock.
She stood up and walked toward the living room outside.
Then she saw Qin Yize walking in.
By this time, the other members of the Qin family had gone to sleep.
They were obviously accustomed to Qin Yizeâs unpredictable appearances.
So, they didnât bother waiting up for him.
Qin Yize, seeing Gu Qiaoqiao approach, paused visibly and said softly, âYou havenât slept?â
âMhm.â
âWere you waiting for me?â Qin Yize seemed skeptical as he raised an eyebrow.
Gu Qiaoqiao didnât deny it but simply nodded gently.
Qin Yizeâs probing gaze shifted onto Gu Qiaoqiao, as if verifying the truthfulness of her words.
In a matter of moments, he slowly curved his lips into a smile.
His eyes twinkled with amusement, and his previously furrowed brow relaxed.
No matter the reason Gu Qiaoqiao was waiting for him, the fact was she was waiting.
Therefore, Qin Yize was in a good mood.
The dayâs fatigue swept away all at once.
Yet, he didnât speak, instead fixing his gaze on Gu Qiaoqiao as if waiting for her to speak first.
Gu Qiaoqiao hesitated for a moment, then asked softly, âHave you had dinner?â
Qin Yize slowly shook his head.
An emergency meeting had been held at the base command center today, and he didnât want to stay outside. So after the meeting, he drove more than an hour back home.
âItâs tough to sleep on an empty stomach. Iâll make you a bowl of noodles,â Gu Qiaoqiao said quietly.
Qin Yize thought for a moment, then didnât refuse. He hadnât eaten much at noon, and having only drunk half a glass of wine, his stomach wasnât feeling great.
Eating something warm now might result in a good nightâs sleep.
Thus, he uttered a soft hum, then added politely, âThat would be troubling you. Iâll go wash up first.â
Gu Qiaoqiao smiled and shook her head, then turned to head to the kitchen.
The Qin residence was large, even though it was a single-story building, the kitchen was still some distance from the bedroom.
But Gu Qiaoqiao still started heating the water quietly.
Cooking in the big city was naturally most convenient.
Unlike in Border City, where cooking involved fetching firewood and lighting fires, here, all it took was a simple twist of the valve.
The cupboard contained ready-to-cook noodles, and the refrigerator had washed bok choy.
Even though it was hot outside, the night still carried a hint of coolness.
Eating cold noodles at this time wasnât good for the stomach.
Gu Qiaoqiao took a piece of roast chicken out of the refrigerator, shredded it, then chopped up some green onion and coriander and placed all of it on a chopping board.
With some leftover bone broth from the evening, Gu Qiaoqiao added some to the already boiling water in the pot.
Then, she began cooking the noodles.
She thought she heard a door opening.
Gu Qiaoqiao hurried out of the kitchen, only to find both the living room and dining room empty.
There was no one around.
She then quickly returned to stir the noodles in the pot.
Shen Manru stood in front of the closed door and said to Qin Xuan, who was getting up, âQiaoqiao is cooking for Ah Ze, donât go out.â
Qin Xuan lay down again and said, âI donât know how long Ah Ze can stay this time.â
Shen Manru climbed into bed and said to Qin Xuan beside her, âWho cares how long he stays? Iâm too lazy to ask now.â
Qin Xuan raised his eyebrows in surprise but didnât speak. Instead, he fiddled with the string around his neck and asked Shen Manru, âDo you feel anything wearing this peace Buddha pendant?â
Shen Manruâs heart skipped a beat, âWhat do you feel?â
âI feel like Iâve been wearing it for a long time, and itâs particularly comfortable around my chest.â
Shen Manru blinked and whispered, âThis peace Buddha pendant is spiritual. Donât talk about it carelessly with others. Letâs go to sleep, we have to work tomorrow.â
With that, she closed her eyes.
The room fell into silence once again.
At this point, Gu Qiaoqiao had already cooked the noodles.
She scooped the noodles out into a porcelain white bowl, sprinkled some shredded chicken, green onions, and cilantro on top, then poured hot soup over it all.
The fragrance instantly filled the entire kitchen.
Gu Qiaoqiao placed a large bowl of noodles on the dining table in the dining room and went back to pour a glass of water for Qin Yize, setting it beside him.
Then, looking at the noodles, knowing Qin Yize liked it spicy, she fetched some pickled vegetables mixed with chopped chili peppers, cilantro, and sauce from earlier in the evening.
After arranging these, Qin Yize emerged from the bathroom with his hair half-dry.
He was still wearing his favorite cotton beige pajamas and pants.
He walked over smoothly, seeming as if he was an immortal unattached to any worldly dust.
Smelling the enticing aroma, Qin Yize felt his hunger increase by a third.
He sat down and began to eat the noodles.
There was no need to doubt, the noodles made by Gu Qiaoqiao were naturally delicious.
Although he ate methodically, his pace was quite fast.
The small bowl of pickled vegetables quickly reduced by more than half.
Gu Qiaoqiao didnât leave.
Instead, she sat down opposite Qin Yize.
With her left hand propped against her cheek, she gazed intently at Qin Yize eating his noodles.
She really wanted to ask Qin Yize, was it you who asked Master Fong to take care of me in my past life?
We had become enemies since then, separated by the death of Grandma Qin and Xiao Yu, who was injured and lying in the hospital, along with the lives of my parents and my sister.
Why did you still care about my well-being?
Why?
Wouldnât it have been better if we had simply remained strangers?
She pondered blanklyâŠ
Qin Yize had long noticed Gu Qiaoqiao staring at him.
He picked up a napkin beside him and wiped the corner of his mouth, then looked up at Gu Qiaoqiao quite seriously and asked, âDo I look good?â
Ah?
Gu Qiaoqiao was taken aback by the question.
The hand supporting her cheek trembled, almost causing her to crash down onto the dining table.
Immediately afterward, her ears heated up and her cheeks were tinged with a shade of crimson.
She looked charmingly shy, like a newly blooming red plum blossom.
Qin Yizeâs eyes darkened slightly, but he continued as if the question was light and breezy, âDo I look good?â
Gu Qiaoqiao opened her mouth blankly and mechanically replied, âGood lookingâŠâ
Qin Yize hadnât expected that Gu Qiaoqiao would actually respond.
He couldnât help but laugh softly.
Upon hearing Qin Yizeâs gentle laughter, Gu Qiaoqiao then realized what had happened. She suddenly stood up, glared annoyed at the serious Qin Yize, and then fled with a flushed face and less-than-graceful exit.
Qin Yize curled a corner of his lips, picking up his empty bowl and headed to the kitchen.
Gu Qiaoqiao was efficient in her chores, and the kitchen was already clean and tidy.