"How so?" Ning Xingchen asked curiously, though he could already guess the answer from Qin Bao'er's excited face.
"Brother Xingchen, if you develop this mobile game, students will definitely get addicted and spend money on it. By then, you'll be making a fortune!" Qin Bao'er said with a smile.
"Hahaha, once I make my first money from this game, I'll be sure to reward you well." Ning Xingchen was in a good mood. This conversation was like a small market survey, considering most mobile games target young people.
Qin Bao'er's big eyes lit up instantly. She lifted her small head and said, "Brother Xingchen, then you have to keep your word. I want to get a set of Dior or Chanel clothes. Many of my classmates are wearing them."
"Of course, I always keep my promises. I'll take you shopping this weekend." Ning Xingchen smiled, a bit surprised that even middle school students already had such competitive mindsets.
"Xingchen, don't buy it for her. She's just a middle schooler and wears a uniform from Monday to Friday. There's no need for such expensive luxury brands," said Liu Mingyan as she walked out of the kitchen, coincidentally hearing Ning Xingchen and Qin Bao'er's conversation.
"Aunt, you know how ugly the school uniforms in China are. Besides, can't I wear them during holidays?" Qin Bao'er pouted adorably, immediately showing her displeasure.
"Then let's talk about it during the holidays." Liu Mingyan wasn't a materialistic girl and didn't care much about luxury brands. More importantly, Liu Mingyan could make any cheap clothes look dazzling. Even in clothes bought from Taobao, she still looked stunningly beautiful.
It proves that beauty has nothing to do with clothes but with looks!
"Hmph, Liu Mingyan, you're a fake aunt." Qin Bao'er puffed up her cheeks, feeling a bit resentful towards Liu Mingyan.
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"Xingchen, Bao'er, come and eat!" After another hour, Liu Mingyan's gentle and pleasant voice came from the kitchen.
As soon as Liu Mingyan finished speaking, Ning Xingchen smelled the rich aroma of the dishes. Just smelling it made his mouth water.
Liu Mingyan, with her slim waist tied with a pink Peppa Pig apron, came out of the kitchen holding a plate of fragrant mapo tofu.
"Mingyan, let me help you!" Ning Xingchen stood up to help Liu Mingyan with the dishes.
"Xingchen, you can just sit outside."
Liu Mingyan had been well-educated and inherently believed in traditional gender roles, thinking it was natural for the wife to serve the husband meals.
"Mingyan, my dear wife, I consider you the woman I love most. You've been busy in the kitchen for so long tonight, and I feel for you. You should rest for a while, and I'll bring out the dishes." In the kitchen, Ning Xingchen gently held Liu Mingyan's shoulders and said tenderly.
Liu Mingyan felt warm inside, her heart fluttering. Ning Xingchen's thoughtfulness made her feelings for him grow even stronger.
So, Liu Mingyan went to sit down, and Ning Xingchen started bringing out the dishes. Soon, all the delicious dishes and a large bowl of chicken soup were laid out on the table.
The warm scene of the three of them eating together made Ning Xingchen feel very happy, almost like a family of three.
"Xingchen, have some soup before eating. I made this chicken soup especially to nourish you." Liu Mingyan's gentle gaze never left Ning Xingchen.
Hearing this, Ning Xingchen felt warm inside. He thought, Liu Mingyan is so considerate, knowing that he had been spending a lot of energy lately and playing a lot!
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"I thought you bought the chicken to nourish Bao'er!" Ning Xingchen said with a smile.
"I don't need any nourishment. Brother Xingchen, it's you who'll need to replenish your strength if you win over Teacher Su. Otherwise, you'll surely feel weak!" Qin Bao'er joked.
"Teacher Su?" Liu Mingyan asked in surprise.
"She's our homeroom teacher, Su Zihan, a real beauty. I don't know what Brother Xingchen and she talked about alone today, but they seemed to get along well!" Qin Bao'er said with a hint of mischief.
After Qin Bao'er finished, Liu Mingyan looked at Ning Xingchen with interest, seemingly waiting for his explanation.
"Qin Bao'er, are you trying to get me in trouble? I went to school to help you sort out your problems with Teacher Su, and all we talked about was your studies." Ning Xingchen quickly explained, afraid that Liu Mingyan might misunderstand.
"Brother Xingchen, why are you in such a hurry to explain? You don't even have a girlfriend. I think you and Teacher Su are a great match, both talented and beautiful. And you're both single. It's normal for you to pursue her. Do you need my help?"
Qin Bao'er had no idea about the ambiguous relationship between Ning Xingchen and Liu Mingyan. If she did, she certainly wouldn't push Ning Xingchen towards someone else.
"Ahem, Qin Bao'er, eat your food and stay out of adults' business!" Liu Mingyan couldn't bear to listen any longer and interrupted Qin Bao'er.
"Aunt, you've never seen our Teacher Su. She's a top-tier beauty, really a perfect match for Brother Xingchen!" Qin Bao'er said, not noticing Liu Mingyan's change in expression.
Seeing Liu Mingyan frowning, Ning Xingchen quickly said, "Bao'er, don't exaggerate. No matter how pretty Teacher Su is, she's not as beautiful as your aunt. Your aunt is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen."
"That's true. My aunt is indeed the most beautiful in the world." Qin Bao'er giggled.
"Let's eat before the food gets cold." Ning Xingchen's sincere praise made Liu Mingyan blush, joy evident on her face.
"Brother Xingchen, Aunt's mapo tofu is really good. Come on, have some of Aunt's tofu!" Qin Bao'er said without a second thought.
Ning Xingchen, who was eating a piece of chicken, almost choked. Did this little girl not know the real meaning of eating tofu?
"I often eat it. It is really good, hahaha..." Ning Xingchen couldn't help but laugh.
"Xingchen, what did you and Teacher Su talk about at school?" Liu Mingyan gave Ning Xingchen a charming look, trying to change the topic to avoid further awkwardness about the tofu.
Seeing Liu Mingyan's beautiful face blush adorably, Ning Xingchen smiled mischievously, wondering if he could finally be with her tonight.
"We didn't talk about much, just Bao'er's grades. Teacher Su suggested getting a tutor for Bao'er!" Ning Xingchen said with a smile, his gaze wandering over Liu Mingyan's attractive figure.
"Teacher Su's suggestion is good. It's time to stop Bao'er from playing so much. She'll be in her third year soon. If she can't keep up with her studies, she'll have to work on construction sites!" Liu Mingyan said sternly, trying to scare Bao'er.