Chapter 178 - 140: Returning to IN11
Chapter 178: Chapter 140: Returning to IN11
He and Li Mengqing didn’t drive today either. They strolled through the supermarket at a relaxed pace, just like a young married couple.
Of course, Gao Yuan made sure not to exude that flashy, ostentatious aura of his. It was a total magnet for unwanted attention.
This was just daily life. Simplicity was the truest form of happiness.
After they finished shopping, the two of them returned home carrying their groceries.
While Gao Yuan was cooking, Li Mengqing was in the kitchen too, helping him out.
Gao Yuan now had system-granted culinary foundations, so he would offer Li Mengqing some pointers from time to time.
Whether they had a professional chef at home in the future or not, a woman should still know how to cook a little.
Gao Yuan took the opportunity to train them a bit; it would make his life easier down the line.
As the two of them were cooking, Lin Wanyu returned.
But she didn’t come back alone. Lin Sida was trailing behind her.
However, Lin Sida was merely playing the role of a laborer, his hands full of large and small bags.
Hearing the door open, Gao Yuan and Li Mengqing turned to look.
When they saw Lin Sida had come along, they both walked out of the kitchen.
Seeing Li Mengqing standing by Gao Yuan’s side, Lin Sida felt a pang of envy. Gao Yuan got to enjoy the blessing of having two beautiful partners, while he, a standard second-generation heir, had to behave himself.
Not only was his old man strict with him, but he also had a formidable wife.
"Brother Yuan, Sister Qing."
Lin Sida greeted them as soon as they came out.
"Come in and sit for a while. You can join us for dinner."
"No, no, the old man is still at home waiting for me."
Lin Sida refused. He knew today was his sister’s birthday and figured the dinner later would be for the three of them to enjoy their private world.
If he actually stayed, it would be tactless. His sister would tear him to shreds.
Hearing that Lin Hongnian was waiting for Lin Sida at home, Gao Yuan didn’t insist. He just reminded him to drive carefully on the way back and personally saw him to the elevator.
Back inside, Gao Yuan looked at all the things Lin Wanyu had brought. "Did you raid Elder Lin’s entire stash?"
"Nope."
"I didn’t want to, but my mom insisted I bring them."
Lin Wanyu said with a grin.
She mentioned Qi Zilin. Originally, she really hadn’t wanted to bring the stuff back—it was all so heavy—but when she saw the unhappy look on Qi Zilin’s face, she changed her mind.
And she even made her brother deliver it for her.
Gao Yuan didn’t feel like commenting on Lin Wanyu’s antics. He’d just bring some extra things for Elder Lin the next time he visited.
That way, Elder Lin wouldn’t be left without even a cigarette to smoke.
Gao Yuan went back to the kitchen to continue cooking.
Lin Wanyu, however, noticed a box sitting on the desk.
"Qingqing, what’s this?"
Li Mengqing pouted her lips toward the kitchen. "It’s a birthday present for you. I don’t know what it is, exactly."
"He insisted on waiting for you to come back and open it yourself."
Lin Wanyu was even happier after hearing what Li Mengqing said. She immediately picked up the antique-style box and opened it.
When she saw the rolled-up scroll inside, with the three characters for "Upper Forest Poem" written on it, she instantly understood what it was.
Li Mengqing, who was next to her, was also a little surprised. ’Gao Yuan is so thoughtful!’
Lin Wanyu didn’t rush to unroll the scroll. She wanted to wait and open it with Gao Yuan after dinner.
Putting the scroll back in the box, Lin Wanyu ran right to the kitchen doorway and shouted to Gao Yuan inside, "Honey, I love you so much!"
After speaking, she saw Gao Yuan turn his head and smile at her. She blew him a kiss and then ran off to change her clothes.
Lin Wanyu was truly satisfied with this birthday gift!
She was even happier than when Gao Yuan gave her the watch worth over a million yesterday. The watch was expensive, but she could afford to buy one herself if she wanted. What she truly wanted were meaningful things like this.
This was a token of Gao Yuan’s affection; every single character was filled with his love.
Besides, Lin Wanyu had seen videos like this on TikTok before and had always been envious.
The Upper Forest Poem was over five meters long and contained 2,691 characters.
’If she had to write it, given her personality, it would probably take her a month to finish!’
’Honey must have been preparing this birthday gift for a long time!’
Lin Wanyu thought sweetly to herself as she changed, completely immersed in a state of bliss.
In the kitchen, Li Mengqing stood behind Gao Yuan, watching the man cook so earnestly. She couldn’t help but wonder, ’When my birthday comes, what kind of surprise will Gao Yuan have for me?’
After changing, Lin Wanyu didn’t come out right away. Instead, she touched up her makeup.
By the time she came out to the dining room, the table was already laden with delicious food.
Gao Yuan hadn’t made an overly lavish dinner tonight, just a few simple dishes. However, he had put in special effort to make them both "Ship King" Fried Rice.
Especially the *chuanwu* fish that had never laid eggs. Gao Yuan couldn’t find it at the supermarket. He had finally located one after asking Xiao Xiao about the private kitchen she had once taken him to.
Seeing Lin Wanyu approach, Gao Yuan took out the cake he had prepared earlier and placed it in the center of the dining table.
Since no guests were invited for this birthday—it was just the three of them—Gao Yuan had only ordered a small, six-inch cake.
When the white and dreamy-purple cake appeared on the table, both Lin Wanyu and Li Mengqing’s eyes lit up, mesmerized.
"Honey, it’s so beautiful, I can’t bear to eat it."
"Then let’s take pictures first."
As he spoke, Gao Yuan adjusted the lighting in the room, then took out his phone and gestured to Lin Wanyu.
Lin Wanyu had complete faith in Gao Yuan’s photography skills. Wearing a birthday hat, she leaned her face close to the cake, and Gao Yuan instantly snapped a picture.
"Honey, let’s take one together."