A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace Chapter 1611: Past and Present Lives 47

Chapter 1611: Chapter 1609: Past and Present Lives 47

Chapter 1609

When Zhao Junyao arrived, Xia Ruqing was nestled alone in her blanket watching dramas.

Wenwen and Xiaoxiao had both gone back to their hometowns. She, having no hometown to return to, decided to spend the New Year in her rental room.

Her phone was somewhat old, and the variety shows weren’t really funny.

She had made several dishes on the table, all tasted good, but to her, they were tasteless.

Loneliness was like a giant tempered glass, keeping the vibrant happiness outside.

And within the walls, she was alone and miserable, all by herself, solitary.

No words could truly capture the loneliness in her heart.

She nestled in the still warm blankets, using a hot water bottle, comforting soup, and lively variety shows to soothe her cold, lonely heart.

Taking a bite of the beef pie she made herself, she angrily thought.

“Next year!”

“No, after the New Year, anyone who introduces someone to me, I’ll meet them!”

Isn’t marriage just about finding someone reliable?

Two people can grow to love each other over time, why be so picky?

Ordinary people in our parents’ generation didn’t have such intense love stories.

Early divorce like my parents was indeed an exception.

As long as there aren’t any affairs, living peacefully, most couples grow old together.

She slurped a noodle, clutching the hot water bottle closer.

The warmth spread throughout her body, yet she still felt cold.

“How nice it would be to have someone beside me right now!”

She liked kids, even if it’s just for the children, marrying early isn’t bad, right?

Anyway, she desperately wanted a home now!

This probably confirms that saying.

‘Marriage is like a fortress, those inside want to get out, and those outside want to get in!’

And another one.

‘The unattainable always stirs, while the favored remain fearless!’

“So well said!”

Xia Ruqing took another sip of her noodle soup, manually switching the video to the next episode.

…

‘Ding dong!’

The doorbell suddenly rang twice.

Wearing headphones and watching drama, Xia Ruqing didn’t notice.

She could hear it, but it was faint, and she thought no one would come by.

So, it was probably someone visiting next door.

‘Ding dong!’

The doorbell rang again.

This time, Xia Ruqing definitely heard it.

Surprised, she hurriedly put down her phone, preparing to open the door, not forgetting to look through the peephole.

Seeing Zhao Junyao standing outside.

She hesitated but still opened the door.

“Hey! It’s New Year’s Day, what brings you here?”

She asked teasingly, unable to hide the smile tugging at her lips.

No matter what, she was glad he came.

Zhao Junyao stepped into the room, glaring at her in mock anger.

“Am I that unwelcome?”

On New Year’s Day, Xia Ruqing couldn’t keep refusing him, nor speak harshly.

She cheerfully welcomed him in, clearing a spot for him on the floor.

“Not unwelcome at all!”

“Make do, the place is small, with only a little table!”

Zhao Junyao didn’t really mind.

Sitting down, he rested a black backpack from behind him, taking out all sorts of delicious treats, finally revealing two bottles of top-quality red wine.

“Since it’s New Year, naturally we should do something delightful!”

“I wasn’t happy at home, so I came here, what’s wrong with that?”

Xia Ruqing was speechless but only smiled, saying.

“Sure!”

“It’s really nice!”

“You even brought wine!”

“How about I cook a couple of dishes?”

Eating alone is boring, anyway.

During New Year’s, she wasn’t really planning to eat noodles!

She just couldn’t finish other dishes alone.

“Good!”

Xia Ruqing’s eyes lit up.

“I went to the market yesterday, bought some sea prawns, and a pound of crayfish!”

“I’ll make braised prawns and stir-fried spicy crayfish, how about that?!”

Originally meant for Wenwen’s birthday after the New Year, now… I’ll just buy fresh at the time!

Zhao Junyao didn’t quite understand her words, but still nodded.

Xia Ruqing eagerly jumped up and went into the kitchen, busying herself.

In less than half an hour, she had two dishes prepared and served up.

Zhao Junyao was astonished.

“You’re quite good at cooking, the dishes look, smell, and taste great!”

Xia Ruqing boasted unabashedly.

“Of course!”

“But I’m only good at home-cooked dishes, can’t compare to professional chefs.”

Zhao Junyao was unimpressed.

“Home-cooked dishes are the hardest!”

Their dishes aren’t necessarily delicious, sometimes they don’t even compare to home-cooked meals.

Xia Ruqing said no more.

The two opened the wine, prepared disposable gloves, set a funny variety show, and began eating!

…

Food and wine often best sparks emotions.

Xia Ruqing and Zhao Junyao were no exception.

Halfway through the meal, after three rounds of wine, both were flushed and slightly inebriated.

Xia Ruqing was somewhat dazed, peeling a shrimp tail for Zhao Junyao, feeding it to him.

“Eat!”

“This is so delicious!”

Her delicate fingers stained with bright red sauce, shrimp tails carrying a unique seafood fragrance.

Zhao Junyao couldn’t help swallowing, his Adam’s apple moved slightly, as he kissed her fingertips, swallowing the shrimp in one bite.

“Is it delicious?”

Xia Ruqing pouted, looking at him with a rosy complexion.

“Delicious!”

Xia Ruqing was delighted, turning to peel another one for him.

“Then have another one!”

“Sure!”

The cycle repeated three or four times, Zhao Junyao finally couldn’t resist and kissed her lips.

His drinking capacity wasn’t poor, this amount of wine wouldn’t make him drunk.

However!

It’s said that people become intoxicated when the atmosphere is right, not just from wine.

Xia Ruqing’s eyes widened, seemingly still stunned and not reacting.

Honestly, even though he had many wives in his past life, kissing was something he’d never experienced.

Xia Ruqing pushed him away.

“What… what are you doing!”

Half drunk and half awake, she wasn’t fully intoxicated, retaining some consciousness.

Zhao Junyao, caught off guard, was pushed sideways a bit.

After realizing, he simply held her tight.

“Qingqing!”

The two words left both of them stunned.

Xia Ruqing: Why does this name sound so familiar? As if heard hundreds, thousands of times, when spoken by him, it was surprisingly natural!

Zhao Junyao:

How did I just say it? My mind was blank, what’s with this name? Did it materialize out of thin air?