Free Web NovelChapter 282: Chapter 282: The Feeling of a Racing Heart _1
Xu Lele was busy posting on her Moments when Xia Ningning suddenly became lost in thought.
She stared blankly at Ye Ming’s profile, feeling an unusual sensation in her heart. freeweɓnøvel.com
Her heartbeat quickened, and she couldn’t help but swallow.
Even she wanted to make all of this real at that moment.
Just a few days apart, and Ye Ming in her eyes seemed more pleasing. His skin had grown much fairer and his facial features more defined, which gave her an impulse to draw closer.
Under a mysterious impulse, Xia Ningning suddenly blurted out, "Ye Ming, you’ve become so handsome!"
"Huh?" Ye Ming was slightly startled, turning his head to see Xia Ningning’s fervent gaze.
The moment their eyes met, Ye Ming’s cheeks also flushed with color.
"That’s it!" At that moment, Xu Lele successfully captured the moment and pressed the shutter button.
Afterward, she looked contently at her trophy, stating, "Ningning, Ye Ming, you two coordinate too well, don’t you? Just based on this picture, who could tell you’re pretending to be a couple?"
"That look, and the blushing, simply perfect. You two..."
As she spoke, Xu Lele suddenly stopped and unconsciously furrowed her brows.
Because she saw that these two didn’t seem to be pretending at all.
Whether judging by their demeanor or the look in their eyes, the two seemed genuinely like a couple, and not just any couple but one deep in a romantic relationship.
Such a gaze can’t be faked.
A surge of jealousy welled up, and Xu Lele felt envious.
It occurred to her that she hadn’t had such intimate interactions with Ye Ming, nor had she captured such a moment.
But at that moment, all she could do was comfort herself, convincing herself that all this was false.
"Lele, what’s wrong?" Seeing that Xu Lele was off, Xia Ningning quickly asked with concern.
Xu Lele shook her head quickly, explaining, "It’s just that the two of you look so perfect in the photo, I’ve become a bit mesmerized!"
"Really?" Xia Ningning hurried over to look at the photo’s content and also felt a jolt of surprise.
Indeed, the two looked exactly like a real couple in both demeanor and expression. If this picture were posted, the credibility would be absolute, and no one would doubt it again.
After finishing the task, Xia Ningning changed back into her original clothes.
Noticing Xu Lele’s odd behavior, she hurriedly said to Ye Ming, "There are only a few days left before you head to the Martial Department, and it will be a long time before you return, so this is the last time you help me!"
"Once this Moments post goes out, I won’t be bothered by anyone for a very long time!"
"To show my gratitude, I’ll exhibit my cooking skills tonight!"
Xu Lele chimed in, "Ningning, let me do it, you can just assist me!"
Hearing the two girls offering to cook again, Ye Ming was moved and quickly asked, "Can you really pull it off?"
His memories of their last cooking experience were still vivid—best described as a car crash scene—so he remained skeptical.
Xu Lele chuckled, "Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint you!"
"The last time I was confined at home by my father, I studied cooking during my free time, and now I can make many signature dishes!"
"All you have to do is wait quietly and enjoy!" freewebnoveℓ.com
After speaking, the two girls entered the kitchen.
Ye Ming curled his lips, not completely letting down his guard, always ready to take action if necessary.
He had no high hopes that Xu Lele could make any impressive dishes.
Twenty minutes later, the aroma of food had already started to waft out.
To Ye Ming’s surprise, Xu Lele indeed brought out a plate of braised eggplant that looked quite good.
Following that were braised pork and sweet and sour carp.
The dishes could be described as appealing in color, smell, and taste, which made Ye Ming’s mouth water, and he couldn’t help but raise his thumb in praise.
Xu Lele said confidently, "In the future, I’ll study even more dishes. I won’t disappoint you, and I want to make sure you have different flavors to enjoy every day!"
As the saying goes, to capture a man’s heart, you must capture his stomach.
Ye Ming had many outstanding women around him, and for Xu Lele to secure a place in his heart, she needed to have a special skill, or else she would quickly be surpassed by others.
Ye Ming deeply appreciated her sincere effort and felt very gratified.
He couldn’t help but say, "Lele, don’t worry. After this trip to the Martial Department, I will quickly deal with the affairs of the Poison Sect in Nanjiang, and then, I will go to your house to ask for your hand in marriage!"
He had been eagerly waiting for this day for a long time.
But Xu Lele said, "If love lasts for a long time, then it doesn’t matter whether we are together day and night. I’m not in a hurry, as long as you stay safe!"
"As long as you are safe and sound, I am already completely satisfied."
Ye Ming gave a relieved smile, his eyes filled with affection.
The meal was extremely pleasant and warm, and the three of them took advantage of this last bit of time together to talk about many things.
Before leaving, Ye Ming cautioned, "While I’m away, you all must take good care of yourselves. If you encounter any danger, you can come to my house."
"As long as you wear the Jade Pendant, you can come and go freely, no one else can enter."
"We can’t prevent real masters, but this Formation can deal with general dangers."
Xu Lele smiled and said, "Alright, stop worrying about us. You’re the one who is going to be alone outside. Just make sure you are safe, and, be wary of those women out there!"
"You also need to take good care of yourself. I have made arrangements with someone in the Martial Department, and he will take good care of you when the time comes."
"You’ve made arrangements?" Ye Ming asked with a puzzled expression.
Xu Lele said seriously, "Specifically, it is for the two of you to take care of each other. Once you get there, you’ll know who it is!"
After speaking, Xia Ningning took Xu Lele and left.
Ye Ming watched their retreating figures reluctantly, heaving a deep sigh.
There were still many pressing issues before him, and he couldn’t relax for a moment.
Taking advantage of the few days left before going to the Martial Department, Ye Ming immediately entered a state of cultivation.
He had already planned in his heart. Once he returned from the Martial Department and annulled the engagement with Wang Yating, he would rush to Jiangbei immediately, gather some rare medicinal herbs, and quickly increase his strength to a level where he could confront the Poison Sect of Nanjiang.
Then, he would directly storm their doors and resolve this significant threat.
Meanwhile, in a dense forest somewhere, a disheveled woman was limping as she ran, hoarsely shouting, "Master, save me, quick!"
