Chapter 78 She Cannot Fall in Love Yet
An hour later, Song Ni began to regret her bet with Lu Fang. The whole roast lamb was more troublesome and took a long time, so it couldn't be tasted yet, but other meats were different. The smoky aroma of the pork belly, the perfect tenderness of the beef skewers, the creamy scent of the grilled giant shrimp with cheese, and even a simple grilled eggplant, its soft ripeness was enough to make one's mouth water. Song Ni tasted all the dishes handled by Tan Zheng and simply couldn't stop. It seemed as if Tan Zheng was nonchalant when he cooked, but the flavor and heat control were just right.
Song Ni, holding a plate with a perfectly grilled beef skewer, walked over to Lu Fang. "Mr. Lu, have some beef skewers." No one offers a favor without a hidden motive. Lu Fang didn't dare to accept the beef skewer easily. "Sister-in-law, just say what you need, don't be so polite." As he spoke, he glanced meaningfully in Tan Zheng's direction. Tan Zheng glanced back, but only chuckled softly. He knew exactly what Song Ni was up to. This clever young girl, why was she so serious today, unable to think straight? There were four lamb legs in total, was it possible that Lu Fang could eat them all by himself?
Song Ni smiled and placed the beef skewer on an unused empty plate next to Lu Fang. "Mr. Lu, lately I've been following your advice, busy learning from fight teachers and memorizing scripts, exhausting myself, forgetting to eat and sleep. In less than half a month, I've lost nearly ten pounds. Filming is a physically demanding job, and one needs to eat and drink well to have the energy, right? I see today's lamb legs are a good supplement." Lu Fang: ... If she wanted to eat lamb legs, she should have just said so, instead of beating around the bush, mentioning learning from fight teachers, memorizing scripts, and playing the victim. If he didn't give up the lamb leg, wouldn't he become a black-hearted boss who oppresses his employees? Besides, he really didn't dare to be Song Ni's boss.
Lu Fang shook his head helplessly. He even felt that Song Ni didn't need to learn from acting teachers anymore. "Sister-in-law." Lu Fang put the beef skewer back onto Song Ni's plate. "Eat more to replenish." Clearly, he didn't really take the bet seriously.
When Song Ni returned to her seat with a smile, Tan Zheng placed a skewer of freshly grilled beef skewers on her plate. "Enough for you to eat." Then he scanned Song Ni from head to toe. So she had lost ten pounds; no wonder she seemed excessively thin when she returned. Song Ni didn't hide her liking, nor did she spare her praise. "If you opened a stall with your skills, it would be a huge hit." Tan Zheng: ... Did he need to open a stall to support himself? Another skewer of meat was placed on Song Ni's plate. "Can't eating shut you up?" Song Ni's eyes curved, and she looked at Tan Zheng with a smile. "With a husband who has such great skills, will I have good food in the future?"
Tan Zheng narrowed his eyes. Only when she was trying to please him would Song Ni speak so sweetly. He was indeed pleased by the address "husband," but the man also had a mischievous streak. "I'm not a chef." He then stared at Song Ni's oily lips for a long time. "To get something, you always have to pay something." Song Ni's lips were beautifully shaped, neither too thin nor too thick, with small, delicate cupid's bows. They had a hint of vulnerability, but could also be made to look sexy and cool. At this moment, due to eating, half of her lipstick had smudged, revealing her natural color, making them appear somewhat tender. And because they were slightly oily, the tenderness turned into a cute charm. A greedy little calico cat. The thought popped into Tan Zheng's mind, and before Song Ni could reply, he chuckled to himself. Song Ni: ... Tan Zheng: ... "What are you laughing at?" For the first time, Tan Zheng uncomfortably shifted his gaze, picked up his wine, and took a big gulp. After drinking, he felt the trace was too obvious, so he looked back at Song Ni and gently patted her head. He lifted his chin and gestured slightly. "Cherish it." Clearly, this young master of the Tan family didn't like to get his hands dirty. It was just that today was a special occasion, and he was happy, so he showed off a bit.
Song Ni was also someone who enjoyed the present. She didn't care if Tan Zheng would cook for her in the future; she was determined to eat to her heart's content today. Sunlight and autumn breeze. Barbecue and wine. Music and friends. At this moment, it was enough to cast aside everything else, the tedious matters, the heavy burdens. To sincerely and purely enjoy happiness. Perhaps because she was too happy, or perhaps because she had drunk quite a bit, Song Ni behaved a little differently than usual. She was a bit too clingy. When Tan Zheng got up to check on the whole roast lamb, Song Ni also got up and followed, her body pressed tightly against his arm. If Tan Zheng took a step to the left, she would follow and lean to the left. If Tan Zheng walked too fast, she would stumble along. Others thought she was drunk. Only Tan Zheng knew that Song Ni wasn't drunk. Her eyes were slightly watery, and she was clearly sober. She was just using the alcohol as an excuse to be affectionate. But he couldn't understand why Song Ni's demeanor had suddenly changed.
The roast lamb was almost ready. Tan Zheng specifically checked the condition of the lamb legs. Song Ni noticed this detail and leaned even harder against Tan Zheng, playfully standing on tiptoe to blow into his ear. "Husband, you're so good." Song Ni deliberately softened her voice, and with the added effect of alcohol, her voice was like a deep, secluded mountain spring, captivating the heart. Even though he knew she was doing it deliberately, Tan Zheng's heart still fluttered at the word "husband," and his throat felt itchy. She knew too well how she could tempt a man, or rather, her tactics were just right to tempt Tan Zheng. Tan Zheng simply hugged her waist and pinched her chin. "Song Ni, what do you want?" Song Ni blinked her beautiful peach-blossom eyes. "I've changed my address, aren't you going to change yours?" Tan Zheng's eyes darkened. So this was Song Ni's plan. But something still felt strange. Just a few days ago, this young girl had seemed indifferent about them getting married and registering their marriage. And today, not only did she put on exquisite makeup in the morning, but her words were also sweeter by the minute. Song Ni was accustomed to playing the role of being cute and mischievous, so he couldn't discern the meaning behind the word "husband." Was Song Ni just playfully teasing, or did she harbor some genuine feelings? For a moment, Tan Zheng's eyes churned with emotions. Falling in love is a troublesome thing. At least for now. She cannot fall in love yet.
"You're drunk." Tan Zheng suppressed the various emotions in his eyes, loosened his grip on Song Ni's waist, his facial lines tensed from the effort. Song Ni's mind wasn't as sharp as usual. "I'm not drunk." Tan Zheng helped her stand steady, then withdrew his hand and repeated, "You're drunk." Song Ni's eyes flickered, her eyelashes trembling. She finally understood what Tan Zheng meant. She gave a faint, almost imperceptible smile and shifted her gaze to the few sparse stars appearing in the sky. So they had been eating for so long, and it was almost dark. "Yes, I'm drunk." Her body, which had been as soft as mud moments ago, now stood as straight as a pine tree.
Tang Qinyun, who had rushed over after finishing his work, happened to witness Song Ni clinging to Tan Zheng. He didn't look too closely. "Song Jing, you've taught your sister well. What kind of behavior is this, being so intimate with a man in public?" Hearing Tang Qinyun's voice, Song Ni turned around, suppressing all her doubts and emotions. She smiled brightly. "I'm married today, a legal couple." The man standing beside her, looking at Song Ni's exceptionally clear eyes, her exceptionally bright smile, his deep eyes once again filled with heavy melancholy. He lit a cigarette. Song Ni, in a little while.
Rest assured, Brother Tan is not the type to be indecisive about his feelings, but he is indeed a bit confused right now! He also hopes that the feelings between him and Nini are pure! Brother Tan will definitely resolve it quickly~
(End of this chapter)