Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 118: Be Companions Together

The courtyard was neatly tidied up by Ding Keke, who also fenced off a small vegetable patch in the southeast corner, growing some scallions, beans, greens, and other vegetables. When cooking, she would pick some to use, which was convenient, environmentally friendly, and economical.

Xu Xiangbei picked some greens and scallions and returned to the kitchen, where Sun Jiajia and Ding Keke were both busy. Ding Keke was making rice in the rice cooker, and Sun Jiajia was slicing potatoes.

Seeing Xu Xiangbei come in with the greens, Sun Jiajia put down the knife and tucked her hair behind her ear, smiling as she took the greens and scallions from Xu Xiangbei.

Her big eyes sparkled with a spiritual light, as she smiled and said, "Dr. Xu, you should go take a walk in the courtyard. Keke and I can handle it here. Today’s dishes are stir-fried potato strips with green pepper, winter melon with ribs, and scallions with tofu. I wonder if you’ll like them."

Ding Keke wiped the sweat from her forehead, her face flushed with excitement, and said cheerfully, "Jia Jia, no need to be polite with him. It’s good enough that we’re cooking for him, no matter if he likes it or not."

Ding Keke usually lived alone in such a big courtyard, which was lonely and quiet. Today, with Sun Jiajia for company, chatting and cooking together, she felt especially lively.

Xu Xiangbei smiled brightly as he looked at Sun Jiajia’s slender figure and said, "I like it. As long as it’s cooked by you two, I’ll like it."

Sometimes, liking someone doesn’t mean you like everything about them. A single glance or even an expression might stir a grand wave of love.

Xu Xiangbei was destined to be infatuated. From the first glance he saw Sun Jiajia at Lida Mall, he was captivated by her star-like eyes and long, wavy hair draping over her chest.

He regretted that such a good "cabbage" was trampled by Chen Yonghao that "pig."

Unexpectedly, things took a turn, and Chen Yonghao not only failed to appreciate Sun Jiajia but also drove her out of his home. It seemed their fate had ended.

Xu Xiangbei felt his opportunity had come. Perhaps all marriages are predestined, and Heaven intentionally brought such a beautiful, outstanding girl to his home, Xu Xiangbei’s home.

He went to the garden to smoke a cigarette, feeding the colorful koi in the pond a little fish food, mixed with some cigarette ash, of course.

Just as he finished his cigarette, he heard Sun Jiajia’s pleasant voice: "Dr. Xu, time to eat."

"Coming," he responded.

Xu Xiangbei unexpectedly noticed a cluster of roses in the garden, burning as brightly as fire.

They were the Italian Golden Silk Roses that Ding Keke had just planted. Each rose petal had strands of gold, shining brightly under the sun, adding a sense of wealth and romance.

He hummed a tune and picked two, feeling secretly pleased, chuckling to himself: "Flowers for beauties, these two will be for Keke and Jia Jia. When visiting Spring Villa, I’ll pick two more for the Gu Family Sisters. They’ll surely like them too."

The dining table in the living room was already set with aromatic dishes and three transparent goblets. Ding Keke opened a bottle of Bordeaux red wine from France, taken from Lida Mall, priced at fifteen thousand.

Ding Keke had been saving it, reluctant to drink it. But today, to help Sun Jiajia feel better, she specifically brought it out.

He cheerfully gave one rose to Sun Jiajia and another to Ding Keke.

Sun Jiajia took the Golden Silk Rose and laughed so much she couldn’t close her mouth. Suddenly feeling the situation familiar, she remembered Chen Yonghao doing something similar, her nose tingled, almost bringing her to tears. She quickly wiped away the tears from the corner of her eye and forced a smile: "Thank you, this rose is really pretty."

Xu Xiangbei misinterpreted, thinking Sun Jiajia was crying out of gratitude, and inappropriately laughed out loud: "It’s just a rose, no need to get so emotional."

Ding Keke, sensitive by nature, sighed lightly. The wounds of the heart needed time to heal and couldn’t be rushed.

She took the rose Xu Xiangbei handed over, noticing the golden strands in the fiery red petals, couldn’t help but pout and stomp her foot: "Xu Xiangbei, you picked my Italian Golden Silk Roses. This is a very precious variety."

Xu Xiangbei smiled wryly: "There’s a whole bunch, I just picked two. I wanted to add some atmosphere with flowers for the beauties."

Ding Keke stubbornly said: "You mustn’t pick anymore. Flowers have life too. They were all born from the same stamen, like siblings. You picked two, and now they’re missing two family members. This is murder."

"Picking two flowers is murder, did I kill the flowers?"

Sun Jiajia covered her mouth and laughed: "Keke has always cherished plants since her school days. She advocates plant life theory, believing that all plants are alive. You mustn’t pick flowers or tread on the lawn."

Xu Xiangbei smiled bitterly in his heart, realizing he mistimed his attempt to flatter.

He merely thought giving flowers would make the beauties happy, little did he know it had the opposite effect, bringing tears to one and anger to the other.

The world of girls isn’t something a man can easily understand. Some girls adore cats and dogs, giving them great care.

Ding Keke not only cared for small animals, but she also took special care of plants, considering them to have life. No wonder, though she studied medicine, she went on to research gardening and botany.

Sun Jiajia clapped her hands and smiled: "Let’s start eating then. This tofu with scallions is my dish. In this hot weather, it’s better to eat something fresh and light."

The white tofu cut into small cubes was mixed with the lush green scallions, visually pleasing.

The fragrance of scallions and tofu filled the air, making one’s appetite grow.

Xu Xiangbei picked up a few small tofu cubes with his chopsticks and placed them in his mouth. The flavor was just right, melting instantly, leaving a lingering taste. He took several bites and, feeling unsatisfied, grabbed a spoon to scoop large mouthfuls.

Seeing Xu Xiangbei eat with such relish, Sun Jiajia and Ding Keke smiled.

Sun Jiajia poured a glass of red wine for Xu Xiangbei and smiled: "Dr. Xu, no need to rush. Have some wine first."

The three clinked their glasses and drank it all. The Bordeaux wine was rich and mellow, leaving an endless aftertaste.

Ding Keke said meaningfully to Sun Jiajia: "Let this glass of wine wash away all past unhappiness and welcome a beautiful tomorrow together."

Sun Jiajia understood that by saying this, Ding Keke wanted her to forget past pains. Her eyes shimmered with tears of gratitude.

She swept her long hair across her forehead, her voice tinged with weariness: "Thank you, Keke. I never expected that when I was driven out, you would take me in. If drinking a glass of wine could erase all past unhappiness, it wouldn’t be possible, but as Sun Jiajia, I know what to do, and who truly cares, who supports, and helps me."

Xu Xiangbei chuckled: "Jia Jia, don’t worry. If you have nowhere to go, you can live in this courtyard with me. Usually, Keke stays here alone; it’d be great for you two to live together for company."