178: Chapter 178 The Feeling of Home

Speak of the devil; Chen Yu and Su Lingyin walked in, looking exhausted and dragging their suitcases behind them.

It felt like a lifetime had passed!

Chen Yu looked at the house, the group, and then at Su Lingyin beside him.

A happy smile played on his lips, and it widened even further when he saw the other two couples holding hands.

It seemed everyone had found love.

“Hello, good evening everyone.”

“Old Chen, you're finally back. Who is this? Your girlfriend?” Shen Yanzhou asked, pretending not to know Su Lingyin.

His act amused both the guests in The Cottage and the audience.

Bullet Chat—

[Shen Yanzhou is actually quite witty!]

[Points to Brother Shen for this move!]

Su Lingyin wasn't shy at all; instead, she was perfectly poised: “That's right, I'm Chen Yu's girlfriend. I hope you'll all look after me.”

Chen Yu gave a knowing smile.

Seeing the sweetness and rapport between the two, everyone couldn't help but let out a collective “Tsk.”

Shen Yanzhou took a deep breath; he shouldn't have been so smug, now he was the one being fed a huge bowl of dog food!

“Hurry up and come back in, stop playing the fool,” Rong Shuwan said with a smile.

Shen Yanzhou obediently complied.

“Oh? So obedient? It looks like our Brother Shen has found his true love,” Chen Yu teased.

Shen Yanzhou's cheeks instantly turned bright red.

“Brother Shen is embarrassed, haha!”

“Chen Yu, just you wait until we go back tonight!” Shen Yanzhou said with a murderous glint in his eyes.

Su Lingyin and Rong Shuwan exchanged a look and said in unison, “You two wouldn't...”

Seeing the teasing look in their eyes, Chen Yu and Shen Yanzhou quickly explained: “We are just ordinary roommates.”

“Exactly, we're not that close.”

Their reactions made everyone laugh.

The room was filled with laughter and joy.

The three days away hadn't changed their feelings for one another.

It was time for the gift exchange.

Even Chi Zhao got one.

“I have one too?”

“That's right, you're a member of The Cottage too,” Chen Yu said with a smile.

In his heart, Chen Yu added: and that's all you are.

“Then... can I use this gift to trade for my bet?”

“Of course... not.”

You're dreaming. I, Chen Yu, am a man dedicated to contributing to the music industry.

How could he let go of a KPI as good as Chi Zhao?

Chi Zhao wasn't even happy about receiving the gift.

“Alright, stop looking so miserable. You didn't even prepare gifts for anyone else.”

Chi Zhao: “I...”

“I have no money!”

He Yunshen asked in confusion, “Wait, didn't you swindle money out of me?”

Chi Zhao turned his head away: “Spent it all long ago.”

He Yunshen sighed. That money would have been better spent skipping stones on water; at least he'd have heard a splash.

What a pity, what a pity.

He shook his head, making Chi Zhao flare up in shame and anger.

Literally flare up—he got up and went back to his room.

Chi Zhao: I'm not going to take your ridicule anymore!

In a few days, everyone will go their separate ways, and then I'll never have to look at your faces again, hmph!

Wait!

By then, I won't be able to sing anymore!

My rap...

It's going to leave me...

[Watching them so harmonious, I don't know why, but I actually shed a tear.]

[It's just so touching, this is the charm of friendship!]

[Friends are like this; no matter how long you're apart, it's always easy and happy when you're together.]

[I think they could do another variety show called—Friendship Apartment.]

[Why not call it iPartment?]

“Alright Old Chen, hurry back and pack up, then come down to cook.”

The first half of Shen Yanzhou's sentence warmed Chen Yu's heart, but the second half...

This was the real Shen Yanzhou showing his true colors!

“Everyone gets food, even Chi Zhao, but not you!”

“You have time to idle and chat here but don't even think about making dinner,” Chen Yu said with feigned disgust.

Shen Yanzhou didn't let him off: “If I made it, would you even dare to eat it?”

Hearing this, Rong Shuwan couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Shen Yanzhou rubbed his head awkwardly. What he said was true, maybe his tone was just a bit too proud.

“Well, I can help out.”

Chen Yu quickly waved him off: “Forget it, you should just stay and hold hands with our Teacher Rong.”

As soon as he said it, the couple blushed.

“Xiaxia, what are you laughing at? Are you any better?” Shen Yanzhou glared.

He shifted his gaze toward her.

Xia Ningle's hand was resting in Xiao Wenhan's; the two of them were looking incredibly sweet.

“Hmph! I am not!” She pulled her hand away with lightning speed.

Xiao Wenhan: I didn't even say anything and I'm still getting caught in the crossfire?

Young couples are just clingy; not even a minute later, they were holding hands again.

“Alright Old Shen, stop bullying the youngsters.”

“I'll go take a shower first, then come down to cook. By the way, are there any ingredients left at home?”

He Yunshen nodded: “Knowing you guys were coming back, Lin Xi and I bought everything.”

“Thanks.” Chen Yu's opinion of them had improved quite a bit.

People might have their flaws, but it was nice that they kept the others in mind; it wasn't a waste to have met them.

“You're welcome, you're welcome.” He Yunshen was still a bit unaccustomed to this.

To be honest, he was even a little moved. What was going on?

Could it be some kind of Stock—Mole Manor Syndrome?

Just like that, Chen Yu and Su Lingyin went to their rooms to pack. Chen Yu helped carry her suitcase up, showing off his boyfriend power.

Shen Yanzhou quietly gave Xiao Wenhan a thumbs-up.

This made the latter's face turn deep red.

Xia Ningle gave Shen Yanzhou a secret glare. So mean!

“We shouldn't learn bad habits from Shen He.”

Xiao Wenhan nodded blankly.

Shen Yanzhou was stunned. What do you mean by learning bad habits from me?

“I'm a good person!”

Rong Shuwan stood to the side, covering her mouth as she watched them joke around. Days like these were truly wonderful.

Like a stagnant pool being stirred by a ripple, sunlight shining in, and the gloom disappearing.

“Sister Rong, you have to protect yourself. Don't let Brother Shen bully you.”

Rong Shuwan's lips curled up: “Okay, I know. I'll definitely be careful of him.”

She even pulled her hand away as she spoke.

Shen Yanzhou pouted like a child who had been bullied.

“You guys... are all bullying me!”

He was answered by everyone's laughter.

“Hahaha!”

...

Chen Yu came down quickly.

“What's going on here? Who's bullying our Brother Shen?” Chen Yu's hair was still slightly damp, giving him a look of messy handsomeness.

“Chen Yu, you have to stand up for me! They're bullying your roommate!”

“ I didn't bully him,” Xia Ningle huffed.

Chen Yu smiled. Was this a spontaneous confession?

“Who's so bold?! Hmm?!” Chen Yu's eyes widened in mock anger.

The next second, Chen Yu gave two thumbs up—

“Well bullied!”

Shen Yanzhou: (ー_ー)!!

Are you even human?!

“Hahaha!”

He Yunshen and Lin Xi looked at each other and sighed inwardly; it really was better with more people around.

The house had become lively again, and their eyes were full of smiles.

Even just listening to them and watching them play around was enough.

Suddenly, it really felt like home.

But it was a little late; this home would be breaking up in just a few days...