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Chapter 623 Desserts

"Hehehe ヾ(????)?, Sister Xiyue, did you know? Because you especially love sweets, I spent a long time learning how to cook desserts during the six months you weren't home~"

My goal is that when you get home, you can immediately enjoy the delicious food I made myself! (??????)?”

An Qing laughed happily, and playfully patted her head, grinning foolishly as she spoke to Lin Xiyue.

Hearing this, Lin Xiyue felt a surge of emotion, but at the same time, a question arose in her mind.

"But...you don't know exactly when we'll be home. These carefully prepared desserts probably won't last long, right? What if they spoil?"

So, she frowned and asked An Qing the question with a slightly hesitant tone.

"That's right. Foods like cakes should generally not be eaten after being stored for only two to three days."

Therefore, I make some every day, but if you don't come back, I'll give the rest as gifts to Brother Lingyan and the others. I've already told them, and they like them very much.

An Qing nodded gently, agreeing with Lin Xiyue's statement, and then explained to her.

"Them? Do they come to pick up the desserts every day?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiyue frowned slightly, a look of doubt on her face, and asked again.

"That's right, every afternoon someone comes to collect the snacks."

However, it wasn't always Brother Lingyan who came personally; occasionally it might be Sister Lingluo, but most of the time it was the older brothers and sisters in charge of logistics who came to collect the desserts.

An Qing thought for a moment and then explained to Lin Xiyue very seriously.

"Hmm~ I see, so you come every day... That's quite interesting..."

At that moment, Moros, who was casually picking up a matcha-flavored cookie and enjoying it, heard An Qing's words and a faint smile appeared on his lips. He then casually uttered a somewhat ambiguous remark.

"Ring ring—"

The crisp, urgent sound of the doorbell broke the atmosphere inside the house, as if it had perfectly connected with the words that Meros had just spoken.

"Wow! It must be Sister Lingluo! I remember, they told me yesterday that Sister Lingluo would be coming to pick up the desserts today! (p≧w≦q)"

The sudden sound instantly energized An Qing. She widened her eyes and said with anticipation.

After saying that, An Qing sprang up from her seat like a nimble little rabbit, glancing at the clock on the wall to make sure she hadn't misremembered the time, before rushing towards the door.

"Sister Lingluo! You're finally here! (??▽?)~~~~~"

With a series of light footsteps, An Qing arrived at the door, opened it without hesitation, and shouted loudly in a vibrant and cheerful tone.

At the same time, Lin Xiyue, who was sitting on the other side of the sofa, also stood up with a faint smile on her face and followed An Qing toward the door.

Meanwhile, Moros rose gracefully and followed Lin Xiyue toward the door with light movements.

"An Qing, move over a bit. If you stand there like that, you'll completely block the little one's view."

Accompanied by a series of footsteps approaching from afar, Meros, who had not yet reached the door, shouted out with some ill intent.

As expected, Ling Luo, who was at the door, was completely hidden by An Qing's body at this moment, and from behind, not a trace of her could be seen.

It's worth noting that just six months ago, Lingluo was slightly taller than Anqing.

However, the situation has now changed dramatically—

Because she was in the growth and development stage, and her diet had greatly improved after living with Lin Xiyue, An Qing grew taller and bigger rapidly like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. In the blink of an eye, she was able to completely block Ling Luo, who was standing by the door.

"What?! How could you say that about me?! Xiyue, how could you let your man talk such nonsense?! Has all the deep sisterly bond between us vanished?! (?_?)"

Ling Luo, who had been smiling happily at An Qing, immediately turned furious upon hearing Mo Luosi speak of her in such a way, and began to shout at the top of her lungs.

She kept complaining as she quickly stepped past An Qing and turned her gaze to Lin Xiyue, who was walking towards her, looking aggrieved.

"Alright, alright, stop making things difficult for Lingluo."

Lin Xiyue gently poked Molos's waist and whispered some words of advice before quickening her pace and heading straight for Lingluo.

At this moment, Lin Xiyue clearly noticed that after their return, Molos seemed much more relaxed and at ease than ever before.

But now is clearly not the right time to ask why. However, it is still a happy thing in the end, so we can only ask him the reason in private later.

"Hehehe~ Only Xiyue cherishes me the most~ Kisses mua! (*╯3╰)"

Lingluo, all smiles, hugged Lin Xiyue's elbow tightly and said coquettishly with delight.

At the same time, she didn't forget to wink mischievously at Meros not far behind her, looking every bit the smug, arrogant fox borrowing the tiger's power.

"You're here just in time! Anqing made lots of desserts, come and have some with us!"

Lin Xiyue looked at Ling Luo with a smile on her face and extended a warm invitation.

"No need, you just got back, you must be tired. You should go and get some rest. Just remember to come back tomorrow to register."

However, Linglu gently shook her head, indicating her refusal.

"Oh, I almost forgot, here are some small gifts for An Qing. Consider it a reward for the desserts she buys and gives me every day!"

After saying that, Lingluo took out a bulging bag from the large backpack on her back and handed it to Anqing, explaining.

"Thank you, Sister Lingluo! ( *^▽^* )"

Hearing this, An Qing smiled with joy and quickly reached out to take the heavy package, thanking Ling Luo repeatedly.

The natural and friendly interaction between the two suggests that this behavior has clearly been going on for a long time.

"Huh, what's this? Could it be... money? Why are you suddenly giving An Qing so much stuff? Is she short of money lately?"

At this moment, Lin Xiyue noticed the large bag that Ling Luo was handing over and couldn't help but feel puzzled. She frowned and asked curiously.

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