Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 39 Jian Jingli's Outstanding Culinary Skills

The two chatted as the car drove onto the main road.

The car drove smoothly along the tree-lined city road, with dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dancing spots of light inside.

"Sister Jing, you really don't need to treat me to a meal." Ye Fan looked out the window at the fleeting street scene.

She said in a relaxed tone, "You should go home too. The baby probably needs a nap. Just drop me off at the Xin Nanfeng convenience store up ahead. My home is nearby."

Instead of turning around, Jian Jingli gripped the steering wheel tighter.

Her gaze remained fixed straight ahead, but her voice trembled slightly: "Xiao Fan, if it weren't for you today..." She choked up mid-sentence, took a deep breath, and said, "You saved my life, and the baby's life too."

The car fell silent for a moment, with only the faint sound of the air conditioner running.

Ye Fan noticed from the side that her eyelashes were trembling slightly, and her knuckles were turning white as she gripped the steering wheel.

"So from now on, you're my younger brother, understand?" Jian Jingli suddenly turned her head, her eyes still red, but the corners of her mouth raised a gentle smile.

Ye Fan felt a warmth in his heart and deliberately dragged out his words: "Then if my little brother gets into trouble in the future..."

"Come find me anytime!" Jian Jingli freed her right hand and gently ruffled his hair, making his already unruly short hair even more messy.

This intimate gesture surprised even herself for a moment, then she smiled even more brightly, as if to dispel all the gloom.

On this day, Jian Jingli not only escaped death but also unexpectedly gained such an outstanding younger brother.

Handsome, mature, steady, sensible, and funny!

Beneath his handsome and dashing appearance lies a maturity and reliability beyond his years, and his occasional bursts of humor are simply irresistible. This combination makes Jian Jingli increasingly delighted.

The car drove into the most upscale shopping plaza in the city center, and Jian Jingli dragged Ye Fan on a shopping spree.

"This shirt suits you perfectly!"

"These jeans have a great fit!"

"You should have two pairs of sneakers to alternate wearing!"

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From suits to casual wear, from coats to socks, Jian Jingli dressed Ye Fan up from head to toe like a fashion model.

Ye Fan finally couldn't hold back when she picked up a box of men's underwear.

"Jing-jie! I can do this myself..." He hurriedly grabbed the box, but Jian Jing-li spotted the size.

"Oh~ so it's an XXL size~" Jian Jingli winked mischievously, and couldn't help but laugh out loud at Ye Fan's embarrassed expression.

After shopping for clothes, the two went to Yonghui Supermarket on the basement floor of the mall.

Jian Jingli pushed the shopping cart, piling all sorts of fresh ingredients into it as if she were preparing for the New Year.

"Sister Jing, are you sure you can finish eating all this?" Ye Fan looked at the shopping cart that was gradually piling up and was both amused and exasperated.

"I'm cooking for you today, your sister!" Jian Jingli said, throwing two boxes of shrimp into the car.

Jian Jingli's home is located in a newly developed boutique residential complex, where the layout of one elevator serving two households highlights the privacy of this high-end community. The landscaping within the complex is meticulously designed, with well-arranged greenery and exquisite water features complementing each other beautifully.

The elevator went straight to the 9th floor, and Jian Jingli deftly entered the password to open the door. As soon as she entered the foyer, she couldn't wait to kick off her high heels, revealing her fair and delicate feet.

She carried the baby and walked quickly to the living room, carefully placing the child in the crib before turning back to put her shoes on again.

Ye Fan stood at the door for a long time but couldn't find any shoes. His eyes scanned the shoe cabinet several times—neatly arranged were all kinds of women's shoes: sexy and alluring stiletto heels, dignified and elegant chunky heeled ankle boots, casual and comfortable flat shoes, and a few pairs of sporty white sneakers.

I just can't find a pair of men's slippers.

Jian Jingli then realized what was happening and said, "No need to change your shoes, feel free to walk in them!"

Ye Fan glanced at the tiles on the floor; they were clearly clean and tidy.

"Fine, then I won't wear shoes!"

He took off his shoes and then stepped on the floor with his socks on.

"These tiles are uncomfortable to walk on," Jian Jingli said, wrinkling her nose with a hint of apology in her voice.

"It's not that I don't want to give you slippers, it's just that we really don't have any men's slippers at home..." She squatted down and took out a pair of unopened pink flip-flops from deep inside the shoe cabinet, which were decorated with daisy patterns.

"How about...we try this?" She tilted her head back, a sly glint in her eyes.

Ye Fan's lips twitched involuntarily as he looked at the clearly women's slippers. But under Jian Jingli's expectant gaze, he still gritted his teeth and shoved his feet into them—

"Pfft!" Jian Jingli couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Ye Fan's size 43 foot was barely squeezed into a size 37 slipper, with his heel completely hanging out of the air and his forefoot filling the slipper to the brim.

The adorable little daisies were stretched out of shape, looking as if they had been trampled flat. Coupled with Ye Fan's utterly dejected expression, the scene was utterly comical.

"Hahaha..." Jian Jingli laughed so hard she couldn't stand up straight, tears welling up in her eyes.

"I'm so sorry... but it's really... so cute..." She laughed and wiped away her tears, unable to stop.

I don't usually laugh, unless I can't help it...

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Step into the spacious and bright living room.

Jian Jingli took a bottle of chilled lemon tea from the refrigerator and handed it to Ye Fan: "You can rest for a while. The bathroom is on the right side of the corridor, and the hot water is ready."

After saying that, she turned and went into the kitchen, tied on a floral apron, and soon, the crisp sound of spatulas clattering and the pleasant "sizzle" of ingredients going into the pot could be heard.

An enticing aroma wafted through the crack in the door, making one's mouth water.

About an hour later, Jian Jingli carried the last dish out of the kitchen.

Her bangs were slightly damp with sweat, and her cheeks were flushed from being busy.

"Xiao Fan, dinner's ready!" she called out towards the living room, her voice filled with undisguised anticipation.

Four dishes and a soup were already laid out on the table: the golden-yellow Minnan ginger duck glistened with oil, the scallion oil razor clams were neatly arranged on the plate, the steamed clams with vermicelli exuded the unique sweetness of seafood, the garlic vermicelli shrimp was garnished with bright green scallions, and the abalone, pork rib and dendrobium soup in the very center was steaming hot.

Jian Jingli carefully placed the cooked rice in front of Ye Fan.

"You must be starving! Come and try my cooking." As she handed over the chopsticks, her fingertips still carried the warmth of the kitchen.

While Jian Jingli was busy in the kitchen, Ye Fan had already taken a nice hot shower. The water washed away the bloodstains and fatigue, and also took away the faint smell of disinfectant.

At this moment, he was wearing a Ralph Lauren short-sleeved shirt that Jian Jingli had just bought. The light gray fabric was soft and skin-friendly, and the delicate pony logo on the left chest was faintly visible.

This short-sleeved shirt, worth nearly a thousand yuan, is definitely a luxury for Ye Fan now, but it is indeed exceptionally comfortable and flattering to his figure, perfectly outlining his tall and upright posture.

Under the lights, the fitted short-sleeved shirt perfectly showcased Ye Fan's well-proportioned figure. His broad shoulders, narrow waist, and subtly defined muscles, combined with his neat short hair and handsome features, made him a walking clothes hanger.

Jian Jingli was very satisfied with what she saw.

She decided to buy more clothes for Ye Fan in the future.

Her handsome younger brother perfectly satisfied her desire to dress up.