Chapter 33: Ambushed, She Wants to Cook Noodles

“Ahh…”

Just past nine in the evening, Cheng Yuexin sat on the edge of her bed, yawning.

Cheng Yueqing noticed her elder sister looking a bit tired. She put down her phone, took Cheng Yuexin’s left hand, and transferred the warmth from her palm to it.

“Elder Sister, it’s getting late. You should go back and rest.”

“Mm, I really should head back.”

Cheng Yuexin blinked wearily, returned the grip on Cheng Yueqing’s hand, and gave her a faint smile.

“You get some rest too, and don’t play with your phone too long.”

“Okay, good night, Elder Sister.”

Cheng Yuexin beamed and planted a fragrant kiss on Cheng Yueqing’s cheek—the usual goodnight kiss.

“Good night. Sweet dreams.”

She gently and warmly stroked Cheng Yueqing’s head. The soft blue hair felt wonderful.

“Hehe, Elder Sister, you should go now.”

Cheng Yuexin nodded, the smile still lingering at the corners of her mouth.

“See you tomorrow.”

“See you tomorrow.”

She left the hospital room, left the hospital building. The moment she stepped out the main gate, Gu Linxue’s phone call came right after.

Cheng Yuexin frowned tightly at the screen, let out a frustrated yet resigned sigh, and really wanted to hang up.

But thinking about the consequences of not answering last time, fear crept into her heart.

‘Ugh… I really don’t want to deal with her.’

Her mind resisted, but her hand still dragged the call icon to the green answer button.

“Hello…”

“Took you long enough to pick up. What were you spacing out about?”

Cheng Yuexin looked around in surprise, but didn’t see many passersby, let alone spot Gu Linxue’s figure.

“Nothing… I wasn’t thinking about anything.”

“Don’t bother looking. The third black car on your left. I’m flashing my hazards now. Come over.”

Following Gu Linxue’s instructions, Cheng Yuexin quickly found the car parked by the roadside.

The yellow lights blinked, inexplicably matching the rhythm of her heartbeat.

Her fingers tightened around her phone, knuckles turning white.

“…”

“Got it.”

She hadn’t expected Gu Linxue to lie in wait at the hospital entrance.

If she had done something wrong, was it really necessary to rush over and punish her like this?

So overbearing.

Cheng Yuexin trudged feebly toward the black car, mentally bracing herself for what was to come.

A shiver of dread ran through her.

She stood awkwardly by the car door. Gu Linxue rolled down the window from the driver’s seat, her expression calm, but it made Cheng Yuexin’s skin crawl.

“Get in.”

“…”

Cheng Yuexin moved toward the back seat, not wanting to sit in the passenger seat.

“Sit in the front.”

“…”

Hearing Gu Linxue’s displeasure, Cheng Yuexin pressed her lips together and obediently took the passenger seat.

The car started moving. She had no idea where they were headed.

Cheng Yuexin didn’t care anymore. As long as Gu Linxue didn’t do something like murder to silence her, she’d be satisfied.

After all, it was a society governed by law. Murder wasn’t that easy, right?

She had just spent the afternoon strolling with Liu Yingqiu. That wasn’t a capital offense.

Fidgeting on pins and needles, Cheng Yuexin nervously watched the scenery rush past the window, her hands clenched tightly on her knees.

“Where are you taking me?”

Her violet eyes, tinged with fear, cautiously fixed on Gu Linxue’s profile.

Gu Linxue’s face remained flat. She glanced at Cheng Yuexin for a moment.

“Taking you back to school.”

“Huh?”

That was surprisingly kind?

Cheng Yuexin didn’t voice her thoughts.

Something was off.

But she wasn’t a worm in Gu Linxue’s belly—there was no way to know what trick she was playing.

“Did you think I’d say that?”

Gu Linxue gave a disdainful snort.

“I knew it…”

Cheng Yuexin turned her head and muttered softly with a coquettish tone. Gu Linxue didn’t seem annoyed.

When keeping a cat, you couldn’t expect everything to go your way.

“Can you cook noodles?”

Gu Linxue’s sudden question caught Cheng Yuexin’s attention.

Her violet pupils reflected Gu Linxue’s gentle profile—rarely so warm.

“Of course.”

“I didn’t have dinner. Go home and make me noodles.”

“?”

Cheng Yuexin blinked rapidly twice, puzzled, staring at Gu Linxue.

“Didn’t eat enough? Or didn’t eat at all? Weren’t you eating with that… girlfriend of yours?”

She wasn’t sure if the other woman was actually Gu Linxue’s girlfriend, but from their behavior today, it sure seemed like it.

At least with her, Gu Linxue only ever acted like a villain.

Gu Linxue snorted lightly, her lips curving into a dissatisfied angle.

“My wife ran off with someone. How could I have the appetite to eat?”

“…I’m not your wife, just your toy…”

Cheng Yuexin lowered her eyes to her knees, a little dejected.

No matter what, deep down she believed that Gu Linxue only saw her as something to toy with.

In both her previous life and this life, it had never changed.

Gu Linxue focused on driving, offering no reply.

“By the way, if you want noodles, do you have ingredients at home?”

“Of course not.”

Cheng Yuexin shot her a resigned eye roll.

“Then how am I supposed to cook? The cleverest housewife can’t make a meal without rice.”

Gu Linxue smiled.

“The supermarket isn’t closed yet. Let’s go buy some ingredients. Just make a simple noodle dish.”

“You don’t have any preferences?”

“I do. I like eating you.”

Hearing Gu Linxue’s half-joking remark, Cheng Yuexin held her forehead and shook her head.

“Get serious. That’s not like you.”

“Then what is like me?”

Cheng Yuexin didn’t hold back. If Gu Linxue didn’t get angry, she’d feel uneasy.

“You should be angry.”

Gu Linxue humphed and pulled the car over to the curb.

“Getting angry at a cat that keeps running off every day. Does it help?”

“…”

Gu Linxue had a bold idea. She stared straight at Cheng Yuexin, flashing a wicked grin.

“Maybe I should just tie you up and lock you at home.”

Cheng Yuexin shook her head frantically.

“No, no, no, please, my sister. Kidnapping is illegal.”

“Heh. Then hurry up and buy the stuff. If you dawdle any longer, the supermarket really will close.”

Without another word, Cheng Yuexin unbuckled her seatbelt and trotted off, all drowsiness gone.

Gu Linxue watched her retreating back with a silly smile. As she waited, she decided to listen to a song to pass the time.

“Let’s play ‘Tacit Understanding.’ It’s been a while since I’ve heard an old song.”

…

Inside the supermarket, Cheng Yuexin picked out ingredients while thinking about what Gu Linxue had liked to eat in her previous life.

This was the only time since her rebirth that she felt her past-life memories were truly useful.

The rest of those memories were practically useless in this world, for one reason or another.

As the saying went, if you want to capture a woman’s heart, first conquer her stomach.

If she could conquer Gu Linxue’s stomach and earn some goodwill, maybe she’d suffer less tonight.

Being tormented every day—her frail body couldn’t take it.

Crybaby…

‘Mm… She likes spicy mixed noodles. A fresh chili beef noodle should do.’

The ingredient list was already in her head. It was no longer shopping time—it was nearly closing time.

Luckily, all the ingredients she wanted were still available, and even 20% off.

She bought some red chili peppers and bell peppers, half a bunch of water spinach, half a pound of noodles, and some beef.

Thinking that Gu Linxue’s place probably didn’t even have basic seasonings, she decided to buy the whole set, just in case.

The only painful part was seeing the total at the register.

A big bag of stuff, costing a hundred yuan.

Cheng Yuexin looked at the receipt and sighed softly.

“Oh well, it’s her money anyway.”

She just hoped that after eating her noodles, Gu Linxue would be in a better mood and maybe let her off.

She missed her dormitory.

Clinging to a faint sliver of hope, she returned to the car and went back to Gu Linxue’s home with her.