Chapter 234 - 231: Are You Even Human? Su Qinghe’s Shock

Chapter 234: Chapter 231: Are You Even Human? Su Qinghe’s Shock

As the kitchen knife danced before her, Su Qinghe barely had time to register what was happening before the live black fish in Gu Yifan’s hands was instantly prepared.

She stared at the scene before her in utter shock. If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, she truly wouldn’t have believed it.

’After all this time, I had no idea this Big Bully had skills like this?’

That’s why she had blurted out and asked Gu Yifan if it was magic.

Hearing this, Gu Yifan placed the prepared fish on a plate to the side, then glanced back at her, looking amused and exasperated.

"Silly Hanhan~!"

Gu Yifan shook his head and said, "Alright, you’re not feeling well. Go sit on the living room sofa and rest. You can leave the kitchen to me."

Having witnessed Gu Yifan’s magical knife skills, Su Qinghe no longer wanted to leave. She wanted to stay right here and watch him. ’Just how many other things does this Big Bully know that I don’t?!’

"I... can I just stay here and watch you cook?"

Su Qinghe asked quietly.

"Uh..."

Seeing the curious and expectant look on Su Qinghe’s face, Gu Yifan nodded helplessly. "Alright, then. Just stay put and be good!"

"Mhm~"

Su Qinghe nodded eagerly, a happy smile spreading across her face.

Gu Yifan didn’t say anything more, simply turning back to the task at hand.

However, Gu Yifan’s next series of slick moves made Su Qinghe feel as though she had discovered a new continent!

She had never imagined that watching someone cook could be such a visual delight.

By now, Gu Yifan had finished his prep, and the fish soup was simmering on the stove.

"Alright, we can eat in another half hour."

Gu Yifan said, wiping his hands.

When he turned his head, he found Su Qinghe staring at him with a little shocked expression. He paused, then said with amused exasperation, "Su Hanhan, why are you giving me that look?"

"Are... are you even human?"

The words tumbled out of Su Qinghe’s mouth before she could stop them.

"..."

Gu Yifan looked at Su Qinghe, completely speechless.

"Silly Hanhan, what kind of nonsense is that!"

"Weren’t you perfectly clear on whether I’m human or not last night?!"

he said, exasperated.

"Huh?"

As realization dawned, a faint blush crept up Su Qinghe’s face.

"N-no, I... that’s not what I meant."

She waved her hands frantically, trying to explain in a jumble of words, "I just meant that your knife skills are incredible..."

"’Incredible knife skills’..."

"Are you sure we’re still talking about cooking?"

Gu Yifan asked, a teasing look on his face.

Su Qinghe: "..."

"I..."

She opened her mouth to explain, but Gu Yifan cut her off.

"What a silly Hanhan!"

"Alright, I was just teasing you. No need to explain, I know what you meant."

Seeing her flustered expression, Gu Yifan couldn’t help but laugh.

"Oh, oh."

Su Qinghe pouted, not entirely convinced, but she knew she couldn’t win an argument with Gu Yifan, so she said no more.

...

After lunch, since Su Qinghe still hadn’t fully recovered, Gu Yifan stayed with her. The two of them snuggled up on the sofa in their small courtyard to watch a movie.

Su Qinghe leaned gently against Gu Yifan’s chest, her heart feeling incredibly peaceful.

’I’ve made some good friends since starting college, and I have Gu Yifan with me every day. A life like this... I’m truly content.’

Gu Yifan, who had been focused on the movie, noticed Su Qinghe staring off into space. He paused for a moment, then asked softly, "Su Hanhan, what’s on your mind?"

Hearing Gu Yifan’s voice, Su Qinghe came back to her senses. She looked at him and gently shook her head.

"Hm?"

Hearing this, Gu Yifan couldn’t help but frown slightly.

"You’re sure it’s nothing?"

"Mhm~"

"It’s nothing. I was just thinking that if Mom and Dad, and Grandma and Grandpa knew how well I’m doing now, they’d be really happy too!"

Su Qinghe said after a moment of thought.

"Silly girl~"

"Don’t overthink it. Mom and Dad, and Grandma and Grandpa would be happy for you."

Gu Yifan gently tightened his arms around her, his voice soft and tender.

"Mhm~"

Su Qinghe nodded emphatically.

"By the way, the National Day holiday is in two days. Let’s go back to Mountain City!"

"My mom also mentioned it before. She wanted us to go back to our old home in the countryside to visit my grandma. Remember?"

Gu Yifan said, changing the subject.

Hearing him bring this up so suddenly, Su Qinghe grew tense.

Seeing her tense up and look so nervous, Gu Yifan found it rather amusing.

"Silly girl, there’s no need to be nervous. My grandma is very kind."

Gu Yifan smiled gently. "Besides, I’ll be there with you. Don’t worry!"

Su Qinghe turned her head to look at Gu Yifan and said weakly, "B-but... I’m still a little nervous..."

"Hey, it’ll be fine. Don’t worry about it."

Gu Yifan gently pinched her cheek, a smile on his face.

Seeing him pinch her face again, Su Qinghe pouted and mumbled, "You’re pinching my face again... you’re going to stretch it out."

"HAHAHA..."

Su Qinghe’s cute antics made Gu Yifan roar with laughter.

...

「Two days passed in a flash.」

Perhaps it was the black fish soup, or perhaps it was the constitution-enhancing potion, but either way, Su Qinghe had now completely recovered.

She was afraid Gu Yifan would want to do his ’morning exercises’ again, so she had crept out of bed extra early, before he was awake. Her official excuse was that she was making breakfast for him, but only she knew the truth.

Gu Yifan woke up right on time at 7:30 AM.

He opened his eyes and instinctively glanced to his side, only to find the space empty. Su Qinghe was gone.

"Hm?"

Gu Yifan blinked.

’Where did that Hanhan run off to?’

’Could it be that I scared her off last night when I said I’d take her for ’morning exercises,’ so she snuck out of bed?’

Gu Yifan mumbled to himself.

But still, even if that were the case, Gu Yifan wouldn’t have found it strange.

It couldn’t be helped.

’To be fair, my current physical stamina is a little terrifying.’

’With my current physique, I could probably take on ten guys at once and wipe the floor with them!’

’But... I never expected that I would be the one to come out on top in the end.’

’And that was with her having taken the constitution-enhancing potion; she held out for a surprisingly long time.’

A wry smile touched Gu Yifan’s lips at the thought.

’Looks like I’ll have to be more careful next time. It would be bad if I actually traumatized her...’