Daddy's Gourmet Shop

Chapter 652 - 636: Excellent Soundproofing

The BYD electric car steadily halted under the shade of the roadside trees near Ye Wen’s residential complex, with the faint streetlight piercing through the budding branches, casting shadows on the car.Perhaps it’s because it’s so late.

The spacious road showed hardly any vehicles passing by, appearing particularly quiet.

"Huang Tao, thank you for bringing me back..."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Ye Wen softly said, her eyes continuously fixed on the Peppa Pig accessory on the dashboard, her thoughts unknown as her gaze flickered.

Huang Tao smiled, "You’re welcome."

Ye Wen bit her lip, turned her head to look at him, and invited, "How about you come up for a cup of tea?"

Huang Tao was momentarily stunned.

Song Cailian and Huang Yide showed a knowing smile.

Still excited, Xuanxuan wore an expression full of desire to go.

Huang Tao, gazing into Ye Wen’s eyes, seriously replied, "It’s quite late now, maybe some other day!"

He meant every word he said, without any pretense.

Song Cailian gave Huang Tao a look of exasperation as if saying, "My silly son, why don’t you get it?" but upon reconsideration, it was indeed almost midnight, and going up did seem inappropriate!

Moreover, taking the whole family up wouldn’t really foster any emotional connection...

"It really is late today, Xuanxuan is a bit sleepy too, Ye, we’ll come over next time if possible!"

Upon hearing.

Ye Wen’s beautiful eyes inadvertently revealed a trace of unnoticeable disappointment, but suddenly recalled her still not-in-school cousin at home, she felt relieved that Huang Tao politely refused her invitation.

Otherwise, if they met, she truly wouldn’t know how to explain Huang Tao’s identity!

Even if she truthfully introduced to her cousin that Huang Tao is a parent of one of her students.

Given her cousin’s cleverness, she probably wouldn’t believe it, and might even speculate that there is a relationship between her and Huang Tao that is "more than friendship but not quite romance!"

If her cousin spread the word about her and Huang Tao to her parents.

Then...

Given her mother’s personality, she would undoubtedly drag her father back from out of town overnight, wielding a twenty-centimeter knife to interrogate her.

Even if she denied it, she wouldn’t escape her mother’s scrutiny!

Even standing firm in front of her parents, stating Huang Tao is the only one she would marry...

This way.

The relationship she and her mother just began to mend would plummet again.

Even the romance with Huang Tao that hasn’t started yet would be nipped in the bud...

After all, her mother’s character would definitely lead her to have a talk with Huang Tao, urging him to stay away from her.

And the feelings Huang Tao had toward her, still uncertain, would be swayed by her mother’s request, and he would agree, sealing off this unbegun romance.

This outcome...

Is not something she wishes to see!

Therefore!

Before confirming a relationship with Huang Tao, she doesn’t want her parents to know, to prevent them from becoming obstacles in her pursuit of love.

"Okay, next time then!"

Ye Wen breathed a sigh of relief, flashed a charming smile at Huang Tao: "I’ll go now, be careful on your way back, don’t drive too fast."

Huang Tao smiled as he watched her leave: "Got it."

Ye Wen gently smiled, "Goodbye."

She waved to Xuanxuan and Huang Yide’s couple: "Aunt, Uncle, Xuanxuan, goodbye."

Xuanxuan sweetly: "Goodbye, Teacher Ye."

Song Cailian kept signaling Huang Tao with her eyes and said, "Tao, take Wen to the community entrance, it’s not safe for a girl to walk alone..."

Huang Tao chuckled.

The community entrance is within their line of sight, what’s unsafe about it?

But he obediently followed through, chivalrously escorting Ye Wen to the community entrance.

Ye Wen shyly brushed her hair behind her ear, speaking softly: "I’m heading in now..."

"Wait."

Huang Tao suddenly interrupted her, reaching out towards her.

Ye Wen, caught unprepared, was startled; she watched as Huang Tao’s hand approached her face, her breath paused, heart rate surged.

What does Huang Tao want? Is he going for a goodbye kiss?

But there’s Xuanxuan and the others still watching in the car, that would be way too daring...

Should she bravely accept it?

Does that even need questioning?

The answer would naturally be yes!

Then came the question...

What posture should she take for the acceptance?

Keep her eyes open, or close them?

As her mind raced with possibilities, she mimicked those idol dramas on TV, gradually closing her eyes.

Then, Huang Tao brushed her cheek and gently said, "There was a speck on your face, I just helped to wipe it off."

Uh...

Misinterpreted again...

So embarrassing...

At this moment, Ye Wen wanted to find a hole to bury herself in, her face blushing fiercely hot.

"I’m going in, goodbye..."

Ye Wen hastily blurted, fled into the community like she was escaping.

"Goodbye."

Huang Tao watched as Ye Wen dashed off like a startled little rabbit, feeling puzzled and slowly coming to realize.

Wait.

Why did she close her eyes just now?

Connecting the dots with her flushed retreat, he started to understand.

He couldn’t help but smile wryly.

After completing the task of sending Ye Wen into the community, Huang Tao returned to the driver’s seat, fastened his seatbelt again, and drove back to West City Street.

Back at his doorstep, Ye Wen, with a flushed face, calmed herself down.

There are people at home, it wouldn’t be good if discovered.

After restoring her mood, she opened the fingerprint lock.

Just after she entered...

She immediately saw her cousin Liu Meiqi lounging on the sofa watching TV.

"Hmm?"

Ye Wen’s beautiful eyes held slight surprise, given Liu Meiqi’s habit, she should’ve been asleep by ten, why is she still in the living room watching TV?

"Cousin."

Upon seeing Ye Wen, Liu Meiqi revealed a meaningful smile: "Why did you come back so late?"

Ye Wen threw a pretty eye-roll at her, "Why do you care? It’s so late, why aren’t you in bed yet?"

"So you do know it’s late?"

Liu Meiqi countered and continued, "I couldn’t sleep with you out!"

With that, she turned to look at Ye Wen again, her eyes shining with a mysterious light.

"I’m back now, you should head to bed."

Under her unusual gaze, Ye Wen felt a bit guilty: "What’s up? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Liu Meiqi "hummed" twice, lowered her voice, saying: "Cousin, confess honestly, did you go on a date tonight that’s why you’re back late..."

"What date?"

Ye Wen reached to brush back her hair, saying, "I just went to attend a friend’s daughter’s birthday party, don’t overthink!"

"Liar!"

Liu Meiling mercilessly exposed her lie: "Cousin, I saw it all earlier!"

Ye Wen scolded: "What did you see? You’re talking nonsense!"

Though the reprimanding tone still carried a hint of guilt.

Liu Meiqi directly confronted, "I saw you come back in that BYD electric car earlier, saw a tall guy get out from the driver’s seat, and escort you to the entrance, I saw him touch your face too, but somehow that guy’s figure and side profile seem familiar, like I’ve seen him somewhere before. Ah, but the light was too dim, and the window distance was too far, couldn’t see clearly, but with my keen eye, I surely would..."

"Liu Meiqi!"

Ye Wen interrupted immediately, reaching to pinch Liu Meiqi’s soft spot: "What touching face! That’s because I had something on my face, he kindly helped me wipe it off! Stop your nonsense!"

"Ah, I was wrong..."

Liu Meiqi, terrified of her gesture, dodged and pleaded, "I won’t say you two have anything shady anymore! Don’t worry, I won’t mention what I saw today to Aunt!"

"Still dare to say!"

The two playfully scuffled around the living room, lucky for them the sound insulation was excellent, otherwise the neighbors might wonder what’s going on!