Elite Sapphire Penthouse, 11:00;
"We're heading out for a stroll." Xi Fang rose to his feet, his movements unhurried as he calmly gathered Xi Yuan and Rong Xinghe's plates. A grateful smile graced his lips as he looked at the woman across the table. "Thank you for the meal, Sister-in-law. Would you like us to bring you some ice cream? You know, as dessert?"
Rong Xinghe let out a soft, helpless chuckle, her gaze flickering toward him. "Sweetie, it was your brother who cooked. Why are you thanking me?"
Xi Fang's laughter was warm as he glanced at his elder brother before turning his gaze back to her.
"Brother can give us a house," he said, his voice steady, certain. "But you… you make it a home, Sister-in-law." His expression softened, his sincerity unwavering. "If you hadn't stormed into that kitchen today, armed with that stubborn, beautiful heart of yours, we would've probably starved ourselves.
