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Chapter 363 Contract Lover, Substitute Isn't Bitter 6

These two people definitely know each other!

If Qin Zhiyan wasn't entirely sure before, she could now say with absolute certainty that the two people definitely knew each other! And their relationship was far from over. The exquisite dishes on the table were all her icy cousin's favorites. If she hadn't been by her side for so long, her sharp mind and discerning eyes wouldn't have allowed her to discover this.

When the tightly wrapped tin foil was opened, a rich aroma filled the air—a small, whole roasted chicken.

The freshly roasted chicken is a vibrant red and glossy, with an enticing amber sheen on its skin. A gentle tear with your fingertips reveals the firm meat, which separates along the muscle fibers, releasing clear, flavorful juices.

"..."

Qin Zhiyan's lips twitched involuntarily. This scene was truly damaging to her image of her cousin. Not only did she love roast chicken, but it had to be whole to satisfy her.

"If you didn't know better, you'd think she was a fox in her past life," Qin Zhiyan muttered to himself, looking away.

From the moment it was taken out, Qin Shuangjiang's nose felt a little itchy. When she actually saw the crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside roast chicken, she tried hard to suppress the instinctive urge to swallow. Her eyes flickered, and she spoke to the three people in the room.

"Ahem, it's nothing, you can go out first."

Oh, so she's just a food delivery girl. Leng Nuan didn't really care, though, since her only purpose was to refresh the map.

"Then I'll head back now. Enjoy your meal."

"Ah."

Although Qin Shuangjiang only responded lightly, Leng Nuan still saw that under her calm expression, her eyes were fixed on the roast chicken when she turned around.

Is it really that delicious?

Just as she was wondering what was happening, a hand suddenly patted her shoulder. In an instant, Leng Nuan raised her right hand, and just as she was about to strike backward, she swiftly pressed her left hand onto her right wrist, blocking the attack.

Unaware that he was about to have to pay for medical expenses, Qin Zhiyan greeted everyone with great enthusiasm.

"If you're not busy, I can show you around."

She had barely finished speaking when she felt a chill run down her spine. She slowly removed the hand that had been on Leng Nuan's shoulder, not turning around, but simply curling her lip in disdain, thinking to herself, "Tch~ Stingy~"

"I……"

"She should go back." The voice wasn't loud, but it extinguished any enthusiasm with its coldness.

At this moment, Qin Zhiyan's eyes clearly revealed his dissatisfaction. He felt uncomfortable. This kind of constant control was a bit too much.

She knew that her cousin was always a woman of her word, but while she could be domineering, she wasn't unreasonable. Even in the past month or so, despite her seemingly cold demeanor, she had been incredibly attentive and hands-on in taking care of him and his well-being.

"Thank you, I should go back now."

"Child, why are you so obedient?" Leng Nuan's straightforward attitude surprised Qin Zhiyan so much that she forgot her slight displeasure. She carefully observed the other's expression and indeed found no trace of dissatisfaction or restraint on that handsome face. She simply stated a matter calmly.

Qin Zhiyan turned her head, looking at this and then at that. A bunch of little question marks popped into her mind.

Is this what they call a willing buyer and a willing seller? Am I just an insignificant part of your playful relationship?!

A few steps away from the gate, Leng Nuan suddenly turned around and walked towards Qin Shuangjiang, asking, "By the way, I suddenly remembered something."

Just as Qin Shuangjiang's fair and slender hand was about to touch the chicken leg, she turned her direction and covered it with tin foil.

Perhaps because the food she wanted was right in front of her but she hadn't eaten it yet, her tone became less cold and more dissatisfied.

"What do you want to ask..." Before she could finish her sentence, Qin Shuangjiang immediately regretted it. Who knew what she could possibly get out of this person!

Have you paid my social insurance and housing fund contributions?

Qin Zhiyan's eyes widened. Although she didn't say anything, her fair and bright face clearly conveyed the message: "You earn 10 a month, why would you care about social insurance and housing fund?!"

Are even these kinds of relationships having to be this formal these days?!

Leng Nuan raised an eyebrow and replied matter-of-factly, "Not buying it is a violation of labor laws; one should be a good citizen."

At that moment, the assistant standing by the doorknob... Shuai Shanhe secretly turned his head away, covering his mouth with his left hand, trying hard to control his shoulders from shaking too much. His right hand quietly gave a thumbs-up. He felt both touched and saddened; touched that even with amnesia, she was still the same person; saddened that she didn't remember him.

Unlike the two who overreacted, Qin Shuangjiang kept a straight face, silently picked up the landline beside her, and pressed the personnel department's shortcut button. She gritted her teeth and said:

"We will pay the highest level of social insurance and housing fund contributions for the family."

So the world is actually quite normal. Leng Nuan nodded in satisfaction, after all, she hadn't heard this mentioned in that melodramatic CEO romance drama.

As for the relationship between the two of them, she had a general idea. She just didn't know what this employer was up to.

Is it revenge or...?

Just as Leng Nuan realized this, a series of images suddenly flashed before her eyes. The speed was so fast that it seemed like an illusion.

At this moment, the familiar and increasingly human-like electronic voice of the auxiliary system sounded.

[Check for appearances of key characters in the drama and issue a task.]

[Please enter the entertainment industry, climb to the top, and pursue the truth.]

Okay, she can understand entering the entertainment industry, but what the heck is climbing to the top?