Not long after, night fell.

Chu Qingzhi prepared dinner, and Chu Qingyun went to invite Qian Ruolan.

Qian Ruolan hadn't eaten a proper meal in years and initially didn't plan to join. However, she didn't want to disappoint Chu Qingyun. Upon hearing that Chu Qingzhi had spent two hours personally preparing several home-cooked dishes, she couldn't bear to let her efforts go to waste and followed Chu Qingyun to the living room.

As soon as they entered, a delightful aroma greeted them. Chu Qingzhi had already set the table and was smiling warmly, waiting for them.