Chapter 246

Until it was almost dinner time, Wen Qingyan and Jing Zejun still didn’t know who the guest was.

However, the couple was happily preparing for the meal and didn’t seem too concerned.

“Qingyan, I’ve washed all the vegetables. Is there anything else I need to do?”

Wen Qingyan took the things from Jing Zejun’s hands and smiled gently, “No, the only thing left is to wait and enjoy the meal.”

Jing Zejun stood beside Wen Qingyan, watching him. In the past, she used to know how to cook some basic dishes, but now, whenever there was a chance to cook at home, Wen Qingyan always took over.

Thinking about it now, Wen Qingyan’s cooking skills had improved a lot.

Jing Zejun stood there, watching Wen Qingyan skillfully handle the kitchen utensils, her lips unconsciously curling into a smile, her eyes filled with tender affection.

The online viewers were absolutely smitten by the sweet moment between the couple when the doorbell rang.

Both of them looked toward the door at the same time.

Jing Zejun walked toward the entrance, “I’ll get it.”

Before opening the door, Jing Zejun had imagined many possible guests—familiar faces, unfamiliar ones, actors, singers—she had thought of them all.

But she never expected to see Wen Yin standing at the door.

He smiled brightly, “Sister-in-law!”

“Wen Yin!”

[Ahhh! It’s Wen Yin! Long time no see!]

[I’ve missed him so much!]

[It’s actually Wen Yin?! They kept this such a secret!]

[Wow, this is going to be so much fun.]

[It’s Wen Yin!!!]

[Please, we need Jing Yiyi and the eldest brother to come too!]

[I’ve been dreaming of seeing them all together again!]

Wen Qingyan walked out of the kitchen and was genuinely surprised to see Wen Yin.

“Wen Yin, so you’re the guest?”

Seriously? They kept it so secret? He’s Wen Yin’s brother, and he didn’t get a single hint?!

Wen Yin scratched the back of his head sheepishly. He had signed a confidentiality agreement, so of course, he couldn’t say anything.

Both Jing Zejun and Wen Qingyan were surprised but also very happy. They were chatting with Wen Yin when the doorbell rang again.

Jing Zejun got up, puzzled, and went to open the door. Before the door was fully open, she could already hear the noisy voices.

“Is your Shen Huaichu throwing a tantrum on purpose?”

“He’s not!”

“Are you sure? The moment I arrived, he handed everything over to me. Why did he buy so much food? Are you planning to stay at Jing Zejun’s for half a month?”

“Then, second brother, let me help you with some of it?”

“No way! If Shen Huaichu could carry it, so can I! That look he gave me earlier was definitely a challenge!”

“Why do you always compete with him?”

“…Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed. Jing Yiyi, can we agree to a one-on-one next time? It’s too much when you two team up.”

“No way! I finally found a partner!”

“…Don’t you realize the whole family is on your side?”

Jing Yi was about to say more when she saw Jing Zejun open the door. She immediately rushed over with a smile.

“Jing Zejun, surprise!”

Jing Zejun could only hug Jing Yi, her only thought being whether they had bought enough food.

But Jing Zejun didn’t need to worry because the guests had brought their own ingredients.

“Ta-da!” Jing Yi made a grand entrance gesture and pointed to Jing Zeqian, who was carrying bags of groceries.

Jing Zeqian cooperatively lifted the bags slightly and said helplessly, “Jing Zejun, Jing Yiyi has brought enough supplies to stay for a while.”

Jing Yi ignored him and linked arms with Jing Zejun, walking toward the living room.

“I knew Director Xu wouldn’t tell you how many people were coming, so I brought my own ingredients.”

Director Xu: …This girl has no idea how much I’ve sacrificed for this moment!

Wen Yin, who had followed them out, saw the bags in Jing Zeqian’s hands and quickly went to help.

Jing Zeqian breathed a sigh of relief, “Wen Yin, you’re the reliable one!”

Wen Yin smiled and carried the bags to the kitchen to help.

Jing Yi shot a disapproving look at Jing Zeqian, who was already relaxing, looking completely exhausted.

“Second brother, you only carried them for the last bit. It’s not that big a deal.”

Jing Zeqian’s lazy voice came through, “Someone who didn’t lift a finger the whole way has no right to criticize me.”

Jing Yi was momentarily speechless. Fine, she hadn’t carried anything. Shen Huaichu had been the one to bring everything over, and halfway through, he had handed it off to Jing Zeqian.

“Where’s your Shen Huaichu?” Jing Zejun asked, noticing that he wasn’t there despite having helped bring the groceries.

“He just came to drop off the things and left.”

Director Xu, who had just been about to send the camera crew out: …Well, there goes a major highlight.

Hearing this, Jing Zejun chuckled, “That must be disappointing for Director Xu.” Jing Yi glanced over and saw Director Xu quickly trying to hide his expression. She laughed, “Don’t worry, he’s coming back to pick me up tonight.”

Director Xu, whose mood instantly lifted: \^o^/

Jing Zeqian, who was resting, couldn’t help but comment, “Your place is just a few steps away…”

Jing Yi shrugged helplessly. What could she do? If she didn’t let him come, he’d make a fuss.

Shen Huaichu might not say much, but his emotions were always very clear in his actions, especially at night. He could be quite intense…

…

Jing Zejun was still surprised. She had just spoken to Jing Yi that morning, and Jing Yi hadn’t mentioned anything about coming.

“You didn’t tell me you were coming. I’ve been wondering all afternoon who the guest would be.”

Jing Yi giggled, “It’s a surprise! How could I spoil it by telling you beforehand?”

She had thought that after Director Xu filmed some scenes earlier, her part was done, since all the curiosity had been satisfied.

But a few days ago, Director Xu had approached her, asking if she could appear in one more episode as a reunion and farewell special for the previous show.

Jing Yi thought it sounded fun, so she agreed.

Honestly, Director Xu was quite bold. He actually trusted her and Wen Yin—one being Jing Zejun’s sister and the other Wen Qingyan’s brother—to keep it a secret.

Well, they did keep their mouths shut.

Jing Yi looked around at all the camera equipment in the room and felt a wave of nostalgia. She walked up to the main screen and waved, smiling brightly, “Hello, long time no see!”

[Jing Yiyi! It’s been so long!]

[I’ve missed you so much!]

[Director Xu, you’re a legend!]

[This is the family reunion I’ve been waiting for!!!]

[The six of them together again! My dream has come true!]

[Where’s the eldest brother?! Director Xu, don’t mess this up at the last minute!]

[Where’s my handsome, never-seen-before, calm and elegant crush, Jing Zeyou?]

As if hearing the viewers’ cries, Jing Yi smiled and said, “The eldest brother will be here later. He has a meeting at Hengjing.”

After chatting briefly with the viewers, Jing Yi headed to the kitchen.

“Second brother, stop resting. Come help me wash the vegetables.”

This team doesn’t tolerate freeloaders!

Well, except for the eldest brother!