NOVPUBChen Nan laughed: "Literally."
He had indeed told Nie Xiaoyu before that he liked eating dumplings, especially those filled with chives, egg, and shrimp.
It was the only taste of his mother’s cooking he could remember.
Only, the taste of his mother’s dumplings had become very faint in his life.
Fortunately.
Nie Xiaoyu appeared.
Although he had yet to taste the dumplings Nie Xiaoyu made, one thing was certain, from now on, Nie Xiaoyu’s dumplings would replace the taste of his mother’s.
They would become the taste that haunted his dreams.
No matter where he went, no matter whom he met.
This taste would be like an invisible bond, connecting him for the rest of his life.
Because sometimes the taste that people remember isn’t just the food itself, but also the kinship and emotion that are mixed in while the food is being prepared!
"I’ll join you in making them!" said Chen Nan as he entered the kitchen, washed his hands, and then stood side by side with Nie Xiaoyu, wrapping dumplings together in the kitchen.
Only.
His dumplings looked particularly ugly.
Fortunately, through Nie Xiaoyu’s patient teaching, he gradually mastered the skill of dumpling making, and the shape of his dumplings got better and better.
Seven o’clock in the evening.
Two plates of plump dumplings were ready, and through the translucent dumpling skins, you could see the green chives, the yellow egg bits, and the pink shrimp inside.
Without even mentioning the taste, the appearance alone made Chen Nan’s appetite soar.
"Dinner’s ready!"
Chen Nan couldn’t wait and sat down at the dining table, picked up a dumpling, blew on it, and then popped it into his mouth. The moment he bit through the dumpling skin, the fragrance of chives, the rich aroma of eggs, and the fresh scent of shrimp exploded in his mouth, deeply stimulating his taste buds. 𝚗ov𝚙𝚞𝚋.c𝚘m
"Delicious, really delicious," Chen Nan devoured them with gusto.
Seeing how much he enjoyed them, Nie Xiaoyu also smiled. She had been afraid that Chen Nan wouldn’t like the taste of the dumpling filling she made, but it seemed her worry was unnecessary!
And so, the two sat at the dining table and savored their dinner.
Even though there were only two plates of dumplings.
For both Chen Nan and Nie Xiaoyu, they were more delectable than the rarest delicacies.
Because in the lives of people from the north.
Dumplings are the staple among all kinds of pasta that can most evoke the warmth of home.
After the cozy dinner was over.
Chen Nan suddenly said, "Xiaoyu, I feel like eating watermelon, go to the supermarket downstairs and buy half a watermelon!"
Nie Xiaoyu replied softly, "Mm, I’ll go after I wash the dishes."
Chen Nan said, "You go buy the watermelon, I’ll do the housework today as a bit of exercise."
"Mm," Nie Xiaoyu responded with a flushed face, feeling a warm current rising in her heart.
She knew.
Chen Nan wanting to eat watermelon was a pretext; he wanted to send her out on this errand so he could take over the day’s housework.
To put it plainly.
He just wanted to give her a break.
After Nie Xiaoyu left, Chen Nan finished the housework, and he even collected the dried bed sheets and clothing.
By the time he had finished all the housework, Nie Xiaoyu returned carrying half a seedless watermelon.
Chen Nan, sitting on the sofa, said with a smile, "No need to cut the watermelon; let’s just grab a couple of spoons and eat it like that!"
"Sure!" Nie Xiaoyu showed a sweet smile, fetched two spoons from the kitchen, then came to the living room and placed the watermelon on the coffee table.
He then gave Chen Nan a spoon.
Chen Nan scooped out the sweetest part in the middle of the watermelon and brought it to Nie Xiaoyu’s mouth.
Watching Chen Nan’s affectionate gesture, a blush quickly rose on Nie Xiaoyu’s face, and her heart fluttered uncontrollably like a frantic deer.
Even so, she still ate the watermelon that Chen Nan fed her with a flushed face.
The sweetness of the watermelon spread in her mouth, not only moistening her taste buds but also seemingly possessing a magical power that seeped into her heart.
A doting smile appeared on Chen Nan’s face, "Is it delicious?"
Nie Xiaoyu nodded repeatedly, "This is the sweetest watermelon I’ve ever tasted in my life."
Chen Nan couldn’t help but say, "Life has its various flavors: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty. I hope that no matter what happens in the future, you will always remember the sweetness of this watermelon."
A hint of doubt flashed in Nie Xiaoyu’s eyes, and she could feel that there was more to Chen Nan’s words. Despite this, she did not ask anything further but nodded seriously, keeping his words in her heart.
Chen Nan took a spoonful of watermelon for himself and then looked at Nie Xiaoyu, "Shall we find a movie to watch?"
Nie Xiaoyu’s eyes lit up, "Sure!"
Upon careful contemplation.
It had been a very long time since she had settled down to watch a movie.
Not to mention, with Chen Nan by her side.
Chen Nan picked up the remote and turned on the TV, "What genre do you want to watch?"
After a moment’s thought, Nie Xiaoyu asked tentatively, "A horror movie?"
"Erm..." Chen Nan said, "I’m scared easily, let’s watch a comedy instead!"
"That works." Nie Xiaoyu smiled reluctantly, inwardly complaining that Chen Nan was a blockhead.
In fact, she was also scared easily and dared not watch horror movies.
But...
When a single man and woman are alone together, watching a horror movie could set the mood, and thus lead to further development between the two of them!
Subsequently.
Chen Nan found a comedy film from India, "3 Idiots", which he had never seen before.
However, he had heard that it was a classic among Indian films.
Not only an excellent comedy but the film’s core was also very inspiring, exuding a positive and upward energy.
Just like that.
Chen Nan and Nie Xiaoyu sat on the sofa, sharing a watermelon, and started watching the movie, the atmosphere was exceptionally warm and harmonious.
Laughter would occasionally echo through the living room.
The movie lasted for over three hours, and although they consumed a good amount of watermelon, neither of them went to the bathroom, fully engrossed in the film as they were afraid of missing any funny dialogue or interesting plot.
It was evident that the movie had no dull moments throughout.
After the film ended, both Chen Nan and Nie Xiaoyu felt a sense of longing for more, despite the male and female protagonists meeting in the story’s conclusion, but without much description of their ultimate fate.
It inevitably left one feeling a sense of regret.
Chen Nan: "Actually, this is quite good. Everyone has a different definition of perfection. Instead of using excessive footage to introduce the ending of the protagonists, it’s better to leave some mystery for the audience, letting them use their imagination."
"This way, the movie retains more intrigue and suspense and will be more memorable."
Nie Xiaoyu nodded, "True, pleasing everyone is difficult. If the movie’s ending had depicted every detail of the protagonists’ ultimate fate, even if it earned the approval of some viewers, it could also cause dissatisfaction among others."
"The current ending is the best it could be."
Just as Chen Nan was about to speak, his phone began to ring, displaying Zhou Long’s number.
Clearly.
He had found out about Nie Xiaoyu’s aunt’s situation!
