Chapter 325: I Want to Eat Cream Puffs

There was an important guest visiting the house today. As soon as work was over, Lin Yibai slipped away quickly, no chance she was going to work overtime!

On the way home, she also picked up some groceries.

After all, when someone makes Xia Changyu so excited that he can’t wait to introduce his girlfriend, you can guess the person must be really close to him.

Thinking about it, when she was a guy, she’d probably also want to show off her amazing girlfriend to her best friends. So if she put herself in his shoes and looked at it that way...

Lin Yibai had every reason to believe that this Wang Ming guy was someone who might even show up at her and Xia Changyu’s wedding one day, maybe even as one of the groomsmen!

Thinking ahead like this... helps avoid making silly mistakes.

The fact that Xia Changyu wanted to introduce her to his best friends was already enough to show how much she meant to him.

He even kept saying things like, “When Baiyi and I get married, you have to come, okay?”

Wang Ming replied, “Of course, definitely!”

Then Xia Changyu added, “I’ve already made up my mind. In a few days, I’ll take Baiyi home to meet my parents... She’s going to be my fiancée!”

His words were full of pride, like he wanted to shout to the whole world that Lin Yibai was his wife.

Lin Yibai also gave him plenty of face. The food she made to go with the drinks was quite good.

Most of it was made by her. At the dinner table, Lin Yibai politely said, “Give it a try! Tell me how my cooking is.”

Wang Ming took a bite of the fish slices. They were fresh, spicy, and tasty, without feeling too greasy.

Without realizing it, he started feeling a little jealous. She was beautiful, kind, and could cook really well. Why were all the good girls always someone else’s?

Wang Ming let out a soft sigh and smiled bitterly. “Sigh... Honestly, I think I’m a little jealous of you two. It’s so nice when a relationship starts with the goal of marriage in mind.”

Lin Yibai covered her mouth and laughed, “That’s mostly because Changyu is such a good guy. Otherwise, I wouldn't be with him!”

Xia Changyu protested, “Hey, that’s not true, I’m just average! The real reason is that you’re amazing, Baiyi. If I hadn’t met you back then, I’d probably still be stuck with that... that girl who made me feel sick.”

So, who was that girl? Honestly, she didn’t leave any meaningful memory in Xia Changyu’s life at all. He could barely even remember that weird ex-girlfriend now.

But none of that mattered anymore. What was important now was that he had found the person he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.

While chewing on fried shrimp, Wang Ming suddenly felt something sour and bitter in the air.

After a moment, he realized, “Oh come on... Can you two stop showing off your love right in front of me? It’s gross!”

He waved his hand in fake disgust. Everyone burst out laughing.

Lin Yibai felt really happy in that moment.

Her boyfriend had introduced one of his best friends to her, and she was glad to meet new people.

The three of them drank a little wine. After 9 p.m., Lin Yibai checked the time and said,

“Why don’t you just stay over at Changyu’s place tonight? He has plenty of guest rooms anyway.”

But Wang Ming quickly shook his head, “No, no, it’s fine! I’ll just call a driver and head home.”

Lin Yibai said, “That’s too much trouble!”

Just then, Xia Changyu came over and gave Lin Yibai a look, then said, “It’s not a big deal. Wang Ming’s place is actually nearby, less than ten minutes away on foot.”

It was as if he was saying, ‘Baiyi, don’t forget the important thing between us. Wang Ming going home is no big deal, but our thing? That’s much more important!’

Wang Ming honestly had no plans to stay. He had already met his best friend’s girlfriend, and from what he could see, she was definitely a good girl. That was enough for him to feel at ease. After a little while, he left with a wave goodbye.

The moment the door closed, Lin Yibai suddenly felt someone throw their arms around her tightly from behind. It was Xia Changyu, and he smelled faintly like fruit wine.

Lin Yibai gave a small, playful struggle and said, “Hey! What are you doing?”

He didn’t say a word at first. He only held her tighter, pressing her close until she could feel the beat of his heart.

“I want that.”

Lin Yibai shook her head, but the smile wouldn’t leave her lips, “Can’t you be serious for once?”

Serious or not, Xia Changyu believed that pulling out that box of ‘balloons’ and using it ASAP was the most serious and important thing right now.

Lately, both of them had been really busy.

Lin Yibai had been familiarizing herself with her new government job, and Xia Changyu had been traveling around preparing to join his dad’s company.

So yeah it had been a while since they did that, which might explain why he seemed a little, well… desperate.

Lin Yibai tried to push him away and said, “Don’t rush. Can you go take a shower first, please?”

Xia Changyu gritted his teeth, “Is that necessary?”

Lin Yibai replied, “Hygiene is important too! But...”

Xia Changyu’s eyes lit up. “Hmm? Hurry and say it, but what?”

Lin Yibai gave his waist a playful smack. Ever since they started dating, he had been working out less and less. His once-toned abs had gotten a bit soft!

So... is this what happens to all men eventually? They just get chubby?

Anyway, no time to worry about that now. Lin Yibai suddenly whispered,

“But for the sake of time and efficiency, our deputy director always says, ‘Efficiency is the foundation of good work,’ so… why not just shower together?”

Oh wow. His wife’s sense of duty is amazing!

Before she even finished talking, Xia Changyu suddenly picked her up in his arms.

The bathroom wasn’t that big, but it was just enough to contain the “sudden spring scenery.”

But Lin Yibai didn’t feel too great, no matter if she stood or whatever, her legs were already super sore.

Even though it was a hot day, this silly boyfriend of hers had even turned on the bathroom heater, saying he didn’t want her to catch a cold. But really, it just made things easier for his “work,” right?

“Turn it off. It’s too much.”

“No, don’t turn it off. I like it like this.”

“Ugh, can’t you be more normal? And stop staring at my chest, okay? You've seen it countless times! Aren't you bored of it?”

“Bored? Baiyi, what are you talking about?! I think it’s beautiful, like a piece of art!”

Art.

It’s about how deeply you can observe and enjoy something.

And him? He thought of himself as the artist.

Lin Yibai gave him a disgusted look. “You? An artist? Yeah right…”

She touched her belly, and walked out of the bathroom with light steps.

Suddenly, the smell of a bakery popped into Lin Yibai’s mind. She muttered to herself.

“Maybe I’ll go eat a cream puff tomorrow.”

But really though...