Chapter 10

"Groan... Clang."

The creaking of the old iron gate broke the deathly silence of the morning in the old apartment building in the urban village.

Yang Yi pulled open the large iron gate and walked in from outside.

He was wearing a tank top, his well-built muscles making the thin fabric bulge, and fine beads of sweat made his slightly tanned skin glisten as if he had been rubbed with olive oil, exuding a burst of testosterone.

However, what seemed a bit out of place was the large and small bags of groceries he was carrying, making him look as awkward as Shaquille O'Neal wearing a floral dress!

After entering the house, Yang Yi poked his head into the bedroom and saw that Xixi was still sleeping soundly on the bed, lying on her side. She had kicked off the blanket, exposing her little bottom wrapped in a pair of small panties. He let out a slight sigh of relief.

After all, he had taken a bit of a risk by leaving the little one at home while he went to buy groceries!

In both his past life and this one, Yang Yi had a very regular schedule. Due to practicing the internal martial arts he learned in the assassin camp in his past life, he only needed less than five hours of sleep each day to stay energetic.

He got up before dawn, first exercising at home for over an hour (there was no choice, the place was cramped and the equipment was limited), then went jogging to buy groceries, not daring to linger for too long.

...

Today, Yang Yi did not prepare a Chinese breakfast for Xixi. He decided to try his hand at making a sandwich, which looked simple but was actually quite complex to prepare!

This sandwich was not the cheap kind you could buy at a convenience store!

Yang Yi was very particular about the ingredients. The toast, butter, bacon, and vegetarian ham were all high-quality items he bought from a specialty import store with Xixi the night before!

The eggs, lettuce, and tomatoes were fresh vegetables he had just picked up from the market!

The bacon, ham, and eggs, all fried in butter, were layered with lettuce and tomato slices on triangular slices of toast spread with butter, then sandwiched together with another piece of toast.

The little one's mouth wasn't as big as an adult's, so Yang Yi made the sandwich thinner, especially the toast, which he almost cut into transparent thin slices. When all the layers were stacked and lightly pressed, the sandwich was only about half an inch thick.

But the small size didn't mean he had cut corners. Each layer was carefully made thin and fine, ensuring both variety and miniaturization. With Yang Yi's skills, this richly filled sandwich was sure to be no less delicious than those made by top chefs in luxury hotels!

The most direct evidence was the happiness that radiated from Xixi's face as she ate!

When the little one was woken up by her father, she was still a bit grumpy!

Yang Yi carried the tousle-haired little one to wash up. As they passed through the living room, Xixi saw the sandwich on the table and thought it was the bread she didn't like, pouting and about to cry.

However, after taking the first bite, she couldn't stop!

"Daddy's sandwich is so delicious!" Xixi said with a mouth full of food.

Then, before she finished, the little one took another bite. The delicious, juicy bacon, lettuce, and tomato fillings seemed to make her taste buds burst with flavor.

It was so delicious that Xixi didn't even think about drinking her favorite yogurt!

"Delicious! Daddy, Xixi wants to eat a sandwich again tomorrow!" As Yang Yi was washing the dishes, Xixi, as happy as a little yellowbird chirping in the forest, ran over, hugged her father's leg, and coaxed, "Okay? Okay?"

Yang Yi thought for a moment but shook his head somewhat unsentimentally, saying regretfully, "Not tomorrow, your aunt will come to pick you up this afternoon."

He added, "When Xixi comes to see Daddy next time, Daddy will make you something delicious again!"

Indeed! Yang Yi had a whole repertoire of recipes he wanted to show off to his daughter!

However, the little girl's mood dropped. She grabbed her father's pants and pouted, "But, but why can't Daddy live with Mommy and Xixi? Xixi likes the food Daddy makes, and Mommy will like it too!"

Yang Yi's movements paused. He smiled bitterly and shook his head. He really didn't know how to answer the little one's question.

In silence, Yang Yi finished washing the last bowl, dried his hands, then squatted down, picked up the little one, kissed her, and rubbed his nose against her little face.

Xixi's skin was as tender as milk. The former Yang Yi also liked to show affection this way, but he didn't used to shave every day, sometimes making the little one cry out in pain.

Fortunately, the current Yang Yi not only brought his Virgo personality from his past life but also cherished his "outstanding beauty," shaving his stubble clean every morning. Xixi no longer had to suffer.

Looking at his daughter's pleading eyes, Yang Yi sighed lightly and said, "The situation between Daddy and your mommy is complicated. Whether we live together or not isn't just up to Daddy. Of course, your mommy has her own difficulties too."

Of course, this was just to comfort Xixi. In reality, Yang Yi was not optimistic about his relationship with Mo Fei. Although he was no longer the self-conscious and stubborn Yang Yi of the past, would Mo Fei change her opinion of him?

Or, from another perspective, could he accept Mo Fei?

What kind of people were in the entertainment industry?

Yang Yi knew a lot of inside stories from his past life, and the entertainment industry was no stranger to heartbreak, infidelity, and scandals.

Yang Yi might be interested in music, but he liked classical music and songs with deep lyrics, not pop stars.

Xixi was quite well-behaved. She reached out and hooked her father's neck, kissed him, and comforted him, "Daddy, don't be sad. Xixi likes Daddy!"

Yang Yi couldn't help but laugh and ruffled the little one's head.

...

Around three in the afternoon, the large iron gate of Yang Yi's home was knocked on with a "bang bang bang."

Yang Yi, who was lying in bed, suddenly sat up, frowned, and looked at the door. He had taken Xixi out to play in the morning and returned a bit late, so the little one was still napping!

Yang Yi didn't need a nap, but who could resist the little one's clinginess?

Fortunately, Xixi was sleeping deeply and wasn't woken up.

But who could be at the door?

Yang Yi quietly closed the bedroom door and walked over.

The large iron gate creaked open, and Yang Yi was surprised to see a slender, white-collar beauty standing outside, wearing oversized sunglasses!

Although the large sunglasses covered half of her face, there was no doubt that she was a genuine beauty!

Her face was somewhat slender, but not in a snake-like way. On the contrary, her chin was slightly round, giving her a fairy-like appearance, like Liu Yifei without baby fat!

Just by looking at her face, even through the sunglasses, Yang Yi could feel the delicacy of her features and the softness of her lines. He imagined she would be even more captivating without the glasses.

And her figure was no less impressive!