7. The First Cold War

Until they lay in bed, Tang Mitian and Wen Jiyan both found it difficult to fall into a normal sleep, tossing and turning restlessly. The scene from just now, that moment, created a strong wave of electricity in their minds

Mishuyang, who would rather die than reveal the truth, can only bear the labels of being fickle and unreliable, continuing to play the fool: "I realized that Wen Yanyan is not suitable for me, so I stopped pursuing her. After spending time with Tiantian, I found her to be a very nice person..."

At this moment, whether to speak or not is a mistake; in any case, Wen Jiyan has precisely hit Mi Xiuyang's weak spot this time. Regardless of whether he speaks or remains silent, he holds no advantage. At this moment, Mi Xiuyang also experienced a term: digging his own grave. He should not have found it amusing at that time and deliberately toyed with the two of them. If he were to reveal such a fact now, it is likely that Tang Mitian and Wen Jiyan would join forces to utterly disdain him.

However, Wen Jiyan had many occasions where he wanted to take the initiative to express goodwill towards Tang Mitian, but looking at her expressionless pretty face, he swallowed the words he wanted to say. This young master, who had never suffered any grievances in B City, was now reduced to living by watching a woman's facial expressions, feeling extremely aggrieved. That feeling could be described with an old saying: a tiger falling to the plains is bullied by dogs.

"Tian Tian, would you give me a chance to pursue you?" Mi Xiu Yang's deep eyes sparkled with brilliance as he gazed at Tang Mi Tian, "Forgive me for not having the courage to confess to you in the past, please give me one chance, okay?"

"Alright, you keep up the good work, I will go brush my teeth and wash my face first!" Tang Mi smiled sweetly as she patted Wen Jiyan's shoulder, displaying a camaraderie-like expression

"Since you are tired today, can we reschedule for another day to have dinner together?" Mishuyang said gently as he steadied the car, looking at Tang Mitian who was about to open the car door.

Tang Mi's tense nerves snapped with a "click," her body stiffening slightly as she involuntarily came to a halt. The expression on her face at that moment resembled that of Yin Tao's little round face, with numerous lines of frustration.

Wen Jiyan glanced at the breakfast spread on the table, then looked at Tang Mitian's back and called out, "Tian Tian, are you not going to have breakfast before going out?"

"I tell you, Tian Tian has no chance with you!" Wen Jiyan said to Mi Xiuyang with utmost seriousness, "You are not suitable for Tian Tian!"

Wen Jiyan's tall figure was busily moving about, completely unaware of Tang Mitian's dazed gaze fixed on his clothes for a while. When he turned his face, Tang Mitian was just about to return to her room to change out of this outfit. For some reason, after last night, Tang Mitian's previously carefree and unconcerned nature seemed to have become sensitive and ambiguous.

"Really, when have I ever deceived you?" Mishaoyang smiled gently, reaching out to naturally brush a leaf that had unknowingly fallen on Tang Mitian's head, gently removing it.

"Wen Jiyan, isn't it fun to dress as a woman?" Mi Xiuyang said with a mocking smile at the corner of his mouth, casually speaking, successfully causing Wen Jiyan to stop in his tracks. He then paused for a moment and said word by word, "Wen Jiyan, you are Wen Yanyan, aren't you?"

"Of course..." Tang Mitian shot a glare at Wen Jiyan and said without hesitation, "I will never live with you again!" Unless Tang Mitian was foolish, how could she possibly share an apartment with a normal man? Just the thought of it was unbearable to her

I do not wish to resort to personal attacks against you, but who can blame you for having issues with your sexual orientation? Tang Mitian shrugged helplessly, conveying a sense of unwillingness, as if to say it was your own doing.

Who knows if you are just playing the long game to catch a big fish?" Tang Mitian hummed softly, "You pretend to be a little sheep, very kind, and a good person, wanting to take me out for travel, covering all expenses for food and accommodation. But what if you end up trafficking me somewhere and selling me? Then it would be useless for me to cry out in despair!

"Hmph!" Tang Mitian wielded the shovel vigorously a few times to express her dissatisfaction; she was still angry and still sulking

"There will be no waste of time, nor will there be a waste of money; I will cover all expenses. What do you think?" Wen Jiyan raised his elegant brows slightly and said, "This is a guaranteed profitable deal!"

"Ah?" Tang Mitian was momentarily taken aback as she accepted the warm bread handed to her by Wen Jiyan. The sharp words she had intended to say suddenly lost their relevance, and for a moment, she did not know what to say. All she could do was awkwardly respond, "Thank you!"

"Tian Tian, can I join you for dinner tonight?" Wen Jiyan put down the mop, leaned his head into the kitchen, and cautiously asked the busy figure of Tang Mitian.

Since the end of the Cold War, Wen Jiyan and Tang Mitian have shared a common hobby: slamming doors, forcefully slamming doors, causing every door—from the front door to the room door, even the bathroom door—to tremble precariously, only stopping when the other person feels a sense of anxiety in their heart.

Who knows, upon hearing this, Wen Jiyan's handsome face could not help but darken, "You went out with him again?"

"Don't roll!" Wen Jiyan looked at Tang Mitian with a smug expression, "I will just keep you pinned down, what can you do? Not happy? Then bite me!"

"Not boring, quite good." Wen Jiyan rarely has time to rest, especially to relax so thoroughly. Once he returns to City B and takes over the family business, it will be difficult to enjoy such days again

Well then, tomorrow, I will go get the rabies vaccine!" Wen Jiyan sighed helplessly, speaking with utmost seriousness, "Tiantian, don't worry, if anyone asks, I won't say it was because of you biting me, I'll just say it was because of a naughty little dog!"

"His name is Wen Jiyan, and he is Wen Yanyan's cousin..." Tang Mitian quickly interrupted Wen Jiyan, giving him a big eye roll, and then her mind raced as she cleverly came up with this title.

"Not at all!" Wen Jiyan said with a smile, looking at Tang Mitian with a serious expression, "If you think I would be bored, then please take a long vacation and accompany me on a trip."

"You saw my Adam's apple for the first time, yet you still deliberately said you liked me?" Wen Jiyan, realizing that the truth was out, no longer concealed his feelings. With a serious expression on his handsome face, he fixed his gaze on Mi Xiuyang and said irritably, "You are just using the pretense of liking Wen Yanyan to get close to Tiantian, aren't you?"

"Is it very early?" Wen Jiyan raised his handsome face and glanced at the clock on the wall, "You must have woken up late, right?" It was almost 8 o'clock, and usually by this time, Tang Mitian would have already left for work.

"Ah, dear Tiantian, you have finally returned!" As Tang Miantian just got off the car and turned to wave goodbye to Mi Xiuyang, she was suddenly enveloped in a warm embrace by Wen Jiyan, who exaggeratedly exclaimed, "Dear Tiantian, I have been waiting for you for so long! I missed you to death"

"Alright!" Wen Jiyan immediately took the plate with a smile on his face, happily carried it to the dining table in the living room, and pleasingly arranged the bowls and chopsticks. He eagerly waited for Tang Mitian to come out and have the meal.

"Wait a moment, Wen Jiyan, you need to clarify your words for me." Tang Mitian suddenly grabbed Wen Jiyan firmly.

Mi Xiuyang was momentarily taken aback by Wen Jiyan's words, eagerly opening his mouth as if to say something. However, Wen Jiyan continued, "Mi Xiuyang, it's a pity that you are quite handsome, yet your character is so lacking. If you were to meet someone more suitable for you, would you also abandon Tiantian?"

"No, today is Saturday!" Tang Mitian followed Wen Jiyan's gaze to look at the clock on the wall, and then watched him busily shuttle between the kitchen and the living room. Curiously, she asked, "What are you busy with?" Several plates were already set on the dining table, but Tang Mitian had not put on her glasses, so she could not see clearly. Rubbing her blurry eyes, everything still appeared hazy.

"Tian Tian, after all, we are co-renters and have a close relationship. If I end up with a bad stomach and need to go to the hospital, you should definitely take care of me!" Wen Jiyan said earnestly, "When we are out in the world, we are all lonely people. It is not easy to live together, so we need to look out for each other!" Seeing Tang Mitian focused solely on cooking and not preparing to respond, he could only continue, "Moreover, I see you have cooked so much; you can't possibly eat it all by yourself. If it goes to waste, that would be such a waste!"

"Of course you can go out with him!" When Wen Jiyan heard Tang Mitian's tone laced with defensive anger, he understood from their previous cold war experience that he must not provoke her. Therefore, he forcibly suppressed the anger rising in his heart, forced a bright smile, and said to Tang Mitian in a fawning manner, "I just think that if you go out like this without even having breakfast, and if you can't find something suitable to eat, you will definitely go hungry. You should take this bread with you."

I am......

Wen Jiyan was somewhat embarrassed by such blunt words. He then looked at Tang Mitian, who was pouting in anger, and understood that the girl was still upset and sulking. As a man, he was capable of bending and yielding; in order to avoid the harm of that terrible takeout to his stomach, it was better to soften his approach towards Tang Mitian. Thus, he smiled ingratiatingly and said, "I say, Tiantian, are you still angry with me?"

"What are you doing? Can't I go out with him?" Tang Mitian shot a glare at Wen Jiyan and retorted with irritation. Subconsciously, she was even prepared for Wen Jiyan to insult her once again, and then she would have a sharp comeback ready.

"You..." Wen Jiyan still wanted to say something.

"Wen Jiyuan, the first time I went on a blind date with you, I noticed your Adam's apple!" Mi Xiuyang looked at Wen Jiyuan, who was about to play dumb, and couldn't help but slightly curl his lips and speak lightly. Since they had already laid their cards on the table today and he had confessed his feelings for Tang Mitian, he also wanted to expose this hidden potential rival and pursue her openly and honestly together. It was better than being undermined by him secretly. After all, Wen Jiyuan and Tang Mitian were roommates, which was a natural advantage. "

Moreover, Wen Jiyan believes that he is advising Tang Mitian for her own good. Since Mi Xiuyang likes the kind of feminine boy that Wen Yanyan represents, he feels displeased that Tang Mitian should pursue someone like him. Several times, he has been unable to restrain himself from saying, if you like him, you might as well like me instead

However, as she spent more time in contact with Mi Xiuyang, she increasingly understood that she could not refuse him. This was because Mi Xiuyang always managed to subtly place her in a dilemma, ultimately forcing her to reluctantly agree. Thus, she became too weary to refuse any further, yet the fact remained that she could not ride a horse.

"Okay, okay, I'm afraid of you. I got up, didn't I?" When Tang Mitian was about to count to three, Wen Jiyen shook his head helplessly, begged for mercy first, then pulled his messy clothes and quickly got up. He affectionately rubbed Tang Mitian's blushing cheeks and said with a grimace due to the pain on his shoulder, "Sweetie, your teeth aren't poisonous, are they? Do I need to get vaccinated tomorrow?"

"Hmph, yesterday you liked Wen Yanyan, and today you say you like Tiantian. Are you going to like me, Wen Jiyan, tomorrow?" Wen Jiyan looked at Mi Xiuyang with disdain and said irritably

"Whether I am suitable or not has nothing to do with you, since you are so scheming. I am going to tell Tian Tian that you have been playing us around, let's see if she will like you or not?" Wen Jiyan glared angrily at Mi Xiuyang. That damn bastard, he had been toying with him and Tang Mitian from the very beginning, and they had been careful to lie and hide their feelings several times. In Mi Xiuyang's eyes, he and Tang Mitian were merely clowns performing, and although they put on a spirited show, the audience had long seen through it, secretly thinking they were fools!

"You bastard!" Tang Mitian blushed with embarrassment, angrily trying to push away Wen Jiyuan, who was pressing on top of her. "Get lost!"

Rubbing her messy hair, Tang Mitian forced herself to perk up and squinted her eyes. Since she was going horseback riding, Tang Mitian changed into a casual outfit. As she opened the door to go to the bathroom to freshen up, she unexpectedly ran into Wen Jiyan, who was also dressed in casual attire.

"Thank you, I am not bored at all eating by myself, it's quite nice!" Tang Mitian replied politely to Wen Jiyan, and then added, "You should go enjoy some delicious takeout instead!"

"Why do I have no chance?" Mi Xiu smiled playfully, looking at Wen Jiyan, "I am not suitable for Tian Tian, does that mean you are?"

After taking a few deep breaths, Wen Jiyu calmed his mind and then suddenly raised his handsome face, saying, "Haha, I'm fine! I was just kidding!" A mischievous smile spread across his handsome face as he asked, "Sweetie, did I scare you?"

Wen Jiyan nodded busily, "Yes." His gaze was fixed directly on Tang Mitian.

Struggling to swallow, Wen Jiyan made a concerted effort to suppress the impulse to lean down and kiss her, staring blankly at Tang Mitian's rosy lips, his thoughts somewhat hazy and his heartbeat suddenly quickening

You!" Tang Mitian glared angrily at Wen Jiyuan and fiercely retorted, "Who knows if your GAY mentality is abnormal, worthless, and willing to sell even at a loss!"

"You little guy, you're so sinister!" Wen Jiyu looked at Mi Xiuyang with equally deep eyes.

Tang Mitian was dumbfounded. She had never been confessed to so seriously before, even though she had grown up. She didn't know what to say for a moment, and her pretty face blushed unconsciously.

A day of play passed quickly in joy, and as dusk approached, Mishuyang invited Tang Mitian to dinner. Suddenly, Tang Mitian recalled what Wen Jiyan had said in the morning, that he would prepare a delicious meal for her tonight, so she politely declined Mishuyang's invitation and asked him to take her straight home

"Not good!" Tang Mitian said in refusal, but casually handed the plate to Wen Jiyan, "Here, take the dishes up, and I'll make a soup in a moment, then we can start the meal!"

"Are you sure you made all of these?" Tang Mitian curiously took a few steps forward and approached the dining table. Looking at the plain expressions on the table with fried eggs and white porridge, she couldn't help but feel a bit surprised when she saw the steaming hot toast. Pointing at the toast, she asked, "Did you really make this?"

Wen Jiyan was so exasperated; this girl truly was unwilling to give him any leeway. However, since Wen Jiyan had taken the initiative to speak up and break the silence, he certainly would not back down halfway. Thus, he mustered his courage and said, "Tiantian, while takeout is quite good, the gutter oil is really concerning. I've had too much of it recently and am experiencing some digestive issues. You wouldn't want to see me end up in the hospital with a bad stomach, would you?"

Is that so? Tang Mitian expressed some doubt, as she had never ridden a horse and was quite curious about it. And when a person is curious, they naturally want to try it out

Mishuyang gazed affectionately at Tang Mitian and invited, "Mitian, tomorrow is the weekend, how about we go horseback riding at the farm?"

"Tian Tian, good morning!" Wen Jiyan hurriedly tugged at Sen Sen's white teeth, looking at Tang Mi Tian, and smiled brightly as he greeted her

"Alright, since we have laid everything out in the open, from now on, we shall compete fairly!" Mishuyang said amiably, patting Wen Jiyan on the shoulder, smiling gently and harmlessly. "In the pursuit of Tiantian, we will rely on our own abilities, but no sowing discord or speaking ill of each other; that is not the behavior of a man!"

"I am hurt!" Wen Jiyan's handsome face was buried in Tang Mitian's neck, muffled words escaping his lips

"Cousin? Yan Yan's cousin?" Mi Xiu Yang immediately displayed a look of sudden realization, "So it's cousin, no wonder, he resembles Yan Yan to some extent!"

"Tian Tian, who is this...?" Mi Xiu Yang carefully examined Wen Ji Yan in front of him, pretending to be confused as he asked, "Why does he look somewhat similar to Wen Yan Yan?" However, his words tactfully left them enough face, while secretly scoring Wen Ji Yan in his heart. This cross-dressing Wen Ji Yan was stunningly beautiful as a girl, and as a man, he was indeed strikingly handsome with a rebellious charm. Moreover, he exuded a faint air of nobility; such a demeanor is typically difficult for an ordinary person to cultivate without the upbringing of a prominent family.

Wen Jiyan watched Tang Mitian enter the restroom with a silly smile, feeling an indescribable tenderness spreading in his heart

"Well, see you tomorrow!" Mishaoyang said gently as he looked at Tang Mitian.

"Hmph, you underestimate me too much!" Wen Jiyan said proudly as he looked at Tang Mitian, "Miss Tang Mitian, I want to tell you that although I didn't know anything before, now—ta-da!—I can cook many dishes!" As he spoke, Wen Jiyan swiftly turned around, confidently showcasing the results of his busy morning on the dining table.

"Cousin?!" Wen Jiyan pointed to the tip of his own nose, looking at Tang Mitian in disbelief as he repeated the phrase.

The Cold War is like two individuals who once shared a close bond, now under the same sky and within the same room, deliberately refusing to speak to each other out of spite. At times, they exchange a distant glance, only to turn away from each other with great disdain, treating one another as if they do not exist.

"Wen Jiyan, you wouldn't be trying to tell me that your sexual orientation is normal, would you?" Tang Mitian asked with a serious expression, slightly narrowing her dark eyes.

Do you think she would believe what you said? Mikhail's deep-set eyes flickered slightly

As Wen Jiyan held the pillow, he watched Tang Mitian anxiously slam the door shut, yet a brilliant smile unconsciously spread across his lips.

The air seems to have solidified; at this moment, ambiguity flows between our hearts, with only the faint sound of breathing in our ears

After Tang Mi Tian and Wen Ji Yan began sharing an apartment, they had their first argument over Mi Xiu Yang, which also marked the start of a cold war between them

"Dear, you are overthinking it!" Wen Jiyan awkwardly averted his gaze and forced a smile, "It's getting late now, I need to go take a shower and sleep!"

Tang Mi, with her charming face turned slightly, stared blankly at Wen Jiyan for a moment before saying, "I won't get involved in such matters that fall from the sky like traps!" She is a straightforward person, very down-to-earth.

Tang Mitian closed the door to her room and pressed her hand against her chest. At that moment, she could still strongly feel her heartbeat, thumping in an unusually rapid rhythm. She hurriedly patted her cheeks and said irritably, "Tang Mitian, you must be running a fever today; otherwise, how could you blush and have your heart race for a GAY and a sister?"

"I really don't understand what is so great about that damn Mishuyan!" Wen Jiyan shouted indignantly, "He doesn't even look as good as I do, his taste is poor, and his judgment is lacking. Why on earth does Tang Mitian have a preference for him?" Moreover, the most disadvantageous thing for Wen Jiyan was that he had previously lied about being gay to get close to him, and now, if he were to tell the truth, he would surely be beaten to death by Tang Mitian. If he didn't tell the truth, he wanted to pursue her, but she only saw him as a gay man and would not appreciate his feelings at all. In that moment, Wen Jiyan deeply realized what it meant to dig his own grave.

"Hmph, bite if you dare!" Tang Mitian shouted loudly, opening her mouth and biting down hard on Wen Jiyan's sturdy shoulder. With this bite, Tang Mitian exerted all her strength, biting accurately and urgently.

"You said, if I were to have a normal sexual orientation, would you still want to co-rent with me?" Wen Jiyan lightly cleared his throat and looked at Tang Mitian with a serious expression as he spoke. In truth, he did not want to keep pretending to be gay; he wanted to be honest with Tang Mitian. However, he was afraid of being kicked out by her, so several times he had words on the tip of his tongue but swallowed them back down. He simply did not have the courage to say it.

Due to a night of light sleep, the next day, when Mishuyan called, Tang Mitian was still in a daze. She yawned and replied, "Alright, come pick me up, I will get up now!" After hanging up the phone, she glanced longingly at the bed, the soft pink quilt, and finally got out of bed with a sudden leap.

The solution has not yet been devised, and Wen Jiyan once again keenly observed Tang Mitian joyfully dismounting from Mi Xiuyang's fierce horse. Wen Jiyan hurriedly concealed himself in a corner, his gaze secretly shooting cold glances.

"I just enjoy wasting." Tang Mitian answered without hesitation

Such a sudden and somewhat intimate gesture made Tang Mitian's charming face blush slightly. She lowered her head, looking at her toes, "Alright then, let's go horseback riding tomorrow"

Tang Mi sweetly released Wen Jiyan, reaching out to rub her sore cheeks, "If you don't get up, I will continue to bite!"

"One!" Tang Mitian said coldly, starting to count, "Two!"

After dinner, Tang Mitian and Wen Jiyan were in the living room watching a cheerful entertainment show, engaging in casual conversation.

Mishuyang will not allow Wen Jiyan to secretly maneuver; he intends to compel him to confront the issue of Tang Mitian directly, so that the two can compete fairly against each other

I later realized that Wen Yanyan is not suitable for me!" Mi Xiuyang cautiously glanced at Tang Mitian, feeling that Wen Jiyan's nonsensical words had disrupted his plans. He originally did not want to confess too quickly, as he could sense that Tang Mitian did not have strong feelings of admiration for him. He wanted to gradually, little by little, make Tang Mitian accustomed to him, like him, and eventually fall in love with him before confessing, and then happily hold hands. However, now, if he did not speak up, it would likely be hard to convince Tang Mitian in the future, but if he spoke now, Tang Mitian would indeed think that Mi Xiuyang was unreliable. After all, if he liked Wen Yanyan and was still pursuing him, it would simply make him seem like a fickle person.

Tang Mi Tian was firmly pressed down, and she could clearly feel Wen Ji Yan's solid chest against her soft front, while the strong and powerful heartbeat, still resonating through the fabric, was distinctly conveyed.

Tang Mi Tien hurriedly waved away Wen Ji Yan, slightly positioning herself in front of him, silently praying that these two fellows would not get into a fight!

Women, after all, are often tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Sometimes, they are not truly concerned about who is right or wrong; they simply hope that others can provide them with a way out. As for men, sometimes it is acceptable to be a bit thick-skinned, as they are more resilient.

Tang Mi's sweet and charming face suddenly became somewhat stiff

"You are the one who enjoys sowing discord!" Wen Jiyan gave Mi Xiuyang a big eye roll, "You won't be able to win over Tiantian!"

A week of cold war left Tang Mitian being picked up from work every day by Mi Xiuyang, whether out of spite or simply going with the flow. Wen Jiyan watched this unfold, feeling anxious inside. However, as a man, he could not lose his composure and pick a fight over trivial matters, nor could he argue with Tang Mitian. Yet, without arguing, the two of them remained in a cold war, and for a time, neither could find the words to break the stalemate.

Tang Mitian and Wen Jiyan purchased matching outfits as a couple on the same day, from the same store, at the same time. At that time, he claimed to be gay and bought the couple's outfits with Tang Mitian, intending to wear them as sister outfits, which Tang Mitian accepted without hesitation. However, they had never worn them simultaneously before, and now, wearing them in such harmony, there is indeed an indescribable sense of ambiguity.

Wen Jiyan's smile was thus frozen halfway, remaining stiff in place. He gave a self-deprecating smile, sighed, followed Tang Mitian into the house, and then gently closed the door.

Indeed, I noticed it long ago; you just sit at home and do nothing! Tang Mitian couldn't help but subtly criticize Wen Jiyan, engaging in banter with him, as if it had unconsciously become a habit.

Mishuyan slightly raised his elegantly arched eyebrows, smiling gently.

Tang Mi Tian quickly tidied up and came out. Of course, she didn't change her clothes because she had chatted for a while with Wen Ji Yan. At the same time that Mi Xiu Yang's call came in, she grabbed her bag and hurried to the door to change her shoes

"Then I will head back first, bye." Tang Mitian waved at Mi Xiuyang and quickly walked towards her home. She felt a vague sense of unease in her heart, increasingly convinced that Gu Yiyi's speculation made sense; it seemed that Mi Xiuyang was pursuing her. However, thinking about how Mi Xiuyang had previously liked Wen Yanyan and was now pursuing her, although it wasn't exactly being two-timed, the preconceived notion lingered in her mind. She couldn't help but feel that it was Wen Yanyan who had denied Mi Xiuyang the opportunity to pursue her, which led him to settle for her instead. With this thought, Tang Mitian immediately felt uncomfortable; she was merely the backup!

"What do you mean by cross-dressing?" Wen Jiyan turned around, looking at Mi Xiuyang without changing his expression, "What do you mean by Wen Yanyan is me? What nonsense are you talking about? It's completely baffling, I can't understand a word!"

"Sweetie!" Mikhail called out loudly as he walked over quickly

This cold war has turned what was originally a harmonious and warm co-renting life for the two individuals into a rather frustrating experience. Every day, one has to see a person they are too lazy to look at wandering in front of them. Tang Mitian has thought countless times about asking Wen Jiyan to leave and returning his rent. However, looking at Wen Jiyan, the words are on the tip of her tongue, yet she cannot bring herself to say them, and can only forcefully swallow them back down.

"Hmm, I understand, I was wrong, will you forgive me?" Wen Jiyan hurriedly admitted his mistake. At this point, even if he was not wrong, he would still admit it, because arguing with a woman is always a mistake; women are inherently unreasonable.

During the cold war between Tang Mitian and Wen Jiyan, meals were prepared every day, but they were never finished and ended up being thrown away. This sight made Wen Jiyan, who spent money daily on takeout, extremely envious, as he could only swallow his saliva in secret while looking at the trash can

"It's alright, you don't know how to ride, I can teach you!" Misyuyang said with a bright smile, "Riding a horse is actually very simple. You're so smart, you'll definitely learn it right away!"

"Hey, are you a dog? Are you really going to bite?" Wen Jiyan huffed in annoyance, propping himself up and leaning closer to Tang Mitian's cheek, making a fierce expression. "If you dare to bite me again, I will bite you back!" After saying this, he flashed a grin revealing his white teeth.

Watching this, Tang Mitian found it quite amusing that Wen Jiyan could so seriously adopt a senior's attitude to reprimand Mi Xiuyang. However, given the current situation, she could not afford to laugh. Even though she knew that Wen Jiyan was talking nonsense, she had to help him cover up the lie and deal with Mi Xiuyang. After all, compared to Mi Xiuyang, Wen Jiyan had a closer relationship with Tang Mitian

This is also the reason why Wen Jiyan would run away at the engagement banquet; he did not want his life to be meticulously arranged by Wen Qiang, with a business marriage, followed by taking over the family business after getting married, and then spending his entire life striving for the company and for his family and children... He wanted to struggle, to live a life that was a little different, and even if it was just a brief period of life experience, he felt it was worth going crazy for

Mishuyang originally intended to step on the gas and leave, but upon noticing Wen Jiyan jumping out and affectionately embracing Tang Mitian, he couldn't help but furrow his handsome brows. He had initially wanted to tease the two of them, but a sense of alertness suddenly arose in his heart, prompting him to quickly push the door open and get out of the car, loudly calling out, "Tian Tian"

The two maintained this strange ambiguous posture in silence

"No, Mi Xiuyang is already downstairs. I need to leave in a hurry, so I'll eat when I come back!" Tang Mitian casually replied to Wen Jiyan. Subconsciously, she did not want Mi Xiuyang to wait, after all, he was just a polite friend.

"Cousin, please allow me to explain!" Mi Xiuyang said seriously as he looked at Wen Jiyan, "I admit that when we first met, I found Wen Yanyan to be very stunning, especially because she resembles my first love, which is why I have some feelings for her"

"You!" Tang Mitian widened her dark eyes and glared at Wen Jiyan. She could feel his warm breath splashing against her tender cheeks, and the distance between them, where their eyes were locked, was about 5 centimeters. This kind of "intimate contact" made Tang Mitian feel both angry and shy, and she pouted her lips in annoyance, urging, "Aren't you going to get up soon?"

What is the Cold War

"Wen Jiyan, let go of me!" Tang Mitian wanted to struggle, but was afraid that any sudden movement would attract Mi Xiuyang's attention. She was not afraid of Wen Jiyan's passionate embrace, but rather worried that Mi Xiuyang would see Wen Jiyan, so she could only lower her voice and grit her teeth as she whispered.

Ah! Wen Jiyan suddenly let out a heart-wrenching howl, "Take it easy, take it easy, let go!"

"Wastefulness is shameful, Tiantian, we cannot be shameful people!" Wen Jiyan noticed that Tang Mitian's attitude was not as firm as before, and she was willing to bicker and argue with him again, which made him secretly excited. He put on a flattering smile and said, "Tiantian, I mean, if you waste it, you might as well give it to me to eat!"

Is it too late?" Wen Jiyan said cautiously with a smile, "Moreover, my attitude in admitting my mistake is quite good. You are magnanimous, so please don't hold it against someone small like me, alright?

"Tian Tian, I truly like you." Mi Xiuyang, disregarding Wen Jiyan, anxiously grabbed Tang Mitian's hand as she was about to leave, "I know this may come off as a bit abrupt, but aside from the first time I was captivated by Wen Yanyan, during my interactions with you, I genuinely feel that you are a wonderful person. Therefore, under the pretense of pursuing Wen Yanyan, I actually want to pursue you. However, I am afraid of being rejected by you! So, I do not dare to speak the truth..."

Is this a pie falling from the sky? Where is the trap!" Wen Jiyan shamelessly declared, "Tang Mitian, ever since I moved here, everything you have encountered has been good fortune, all big pies! When have you ever suffered losses or encountered traps?"

"Alright, thank you for today, I had a great time!" Tang Mitian smiled sweetly as she glanced back at him, then opened the door and got out of the car. For Tang Mitian, who was riding a horse for the first time, it was indeed fun and novel

"I am busy making breakfast for you!" Wen Jiyan said with utmost seriousness, "Have you noticed how virtuous I am?"

However, won't it be inappropriate for you not to go to work like this? Tang Mitian couldn't help but express her thoughts more clearly.

"Are you going to feed me?" Tang Mi Tian huffed with annoyance, "A white-eyed wolf that won't be tamed!"

"Hmph!" Tang Mi Tian huffed in annoyance, "I have no interest in going on a trip with you! It's a waste of time and money..."

Hehe! Tang Mi smiled dryly a couple of times, saying with a half-smile, "You ask, if your sexual orientation were normal, would I still rent a place with you?"

Cousin..." Mi Xiuyang glanced at Wen Jiyan as he was being accused, quickly casting a glance at the somewhat unnatural face of Tang Mitian, and hurriedly wanted to explain.

"If Wen Yanyan is not suitable for you, are you going to start pursuing someone else?" Wen Jiyan quickly interrupted Mi Xiuyang, and then fiercely poked him in the soft spot, "What do you take our Tiantian for? A substitute or a backup?"

Because you realized your mistake too late! Tang Mi, feeling aggrieved, snorted. She had been so upset by the cold war that she couldn't sleep soundly for several nights, always feeling a sense of frustration building up inside her, to the point of being unable to bear it.

Wen Jiyan watched as Mi Xiuyang stepped on the gas and drove away, feeling frustrated as he threw the takeout he was holding into the trash can, and quickly followed Tang Mitian towards his own building's corridor

Because Tang Mitian is mine!" Wen Jiyan declared his sovereignty with utmost seriousness, "Since you want to seek your own misfortune, just wait and see!

"I can't ride!" Tang Mitian originally intended to refuse Mi Xiuyang, as she had acted out of spite to have him pick her up and interact with him. Especially upon seeing Wen Jiyan's expression of resentment and grinding teeth, Tang Mitian felt it was somewhat unkind, yet she could not help but admit that she secretly felt pleased. Hmph, who told Wen Jiyan to be in a cold war with her? She was determined to make him furious!

Of course ... ... '' Wen Jiyan swallowed the words he had just spoken, after all, he had previously spoken ill of Mi Xiuyang too much. Now, if he were to speak the truth, Tang Mitian would think that he was deliberately sowing discord and spreading rumors, especially since Mi Xiuyang had confessed to Tang Mitian today, leading to new developments in the situation

Tang Mi Tian had never experienced such close contact with any man before. Even though her mind constantly reminded her that this man was attracted to men, that he was gay, she still could not suppress her wildly beating heart and increasingly flushed cheeks, feeling her face burning hot and her entire body filled with an indescribable warmth

"Don't move..." Wen Jiyan growled hoarsely, and the startled Tang Mitian immediately halted all her actions, unsure if he had sustained some injury, merely staring blankly at Wen Jiyan, lost and at a loss.

"Wen Jiyan, if you dare to bite me, I will make you search for your teeth all over the ground!" Tang Mitian warned coldly, "I will count to three, and if you do not get up by then, you will bear the consequences yourself!"

"If I were to sell you, how much do you think you would be worth?" Wen Jiyan looked at Tang Mitian seriously from head to toe, "Just for your body, with that small frame of yours, you wouldn't fetch much at all!"

It was a deliberate distance drawn between the two individuals. Although there were no more intense verbal clashes, they intentionally created a clear boundary within that small room. Tang Mitian and Wen Jiyan lived their own lives, each with their own pride and self-esteem, thus neither was willing to easily speak to the other.

Haha, of course!" Wen Jiyan confidently patted his chest and looked at Tang Mitian with a playful smile, saying, "It's just toasting some bread, a small case!

Wen Jiyan looked at Tang Mitian, her eyes radiating heat. His mind constantly reminded him not to frighten her. When dealing with this stubborn girl, if he scared her, she would likely run far away, never giving him another chance to get close. However, she looked so beautiful that he was on the verge of losing his sanity, wanting to kiss her delicate lips. Suddenly, Wen Jiyan lowered his head, burying his handsome face in Tang Mitian's neck, remaining still for a long time, his nose greedily inhaling the unique fragrance that emanated from her.

Tang Mitian, that damned girl, has a temper as stubborn as a mule, extreme and obstinate. It is unlikely that she would take the initiative to reconcile in this lifetime. Wen Jiyan thought to himself that being angry like this was not a solution; he needed to come up with a way that would allow him to maintain his dignity and pride while logically reconciling with Tang Mitian.

"Go to hell!" Tang Mitian said irritably as she threw a cushion, which hit Wen Jiyan's handsome face directly, before turning around and hurriedly returning to her room

"Are you looking to mooch a meal from me? Aren't you enjoying your takeout quite a bit?" Tang Mitian turned her face, glanced at Wen Jiyan, and said in a nonchalant tone. The anger in her heart had not yet dissipated, so she certainly would not offer Wen Jiyan a warm smile.

"We'll see about that." Mikhail said this and turned back to the car, started the engine, pressed the accelerator, and sped away.

I... Tang Mi's sweet head was completely dazed. She opened her mouth, wanting to say a word of refusal, but when she saw Mi Xiuyang's affectionate black eyes, she suddenly felt unable to speak. However, when asked to agree, she felt Wen Jiyan's equally radiant gaze burning intensely at her, and she still couldn't bring herself to say it. So, in frustration, she stamped her foot and said, "You two are inexplicably arguing, why drag me into it? I can't be bothered with you!" Covering her flushed face, she quickly ran in the direction of home. She truly had no way to face the two handsome guys, Mi Xiuyang and Wen Jiyan, with such ease.

Ah? Wen Jiyan was a bit taken aback, "It's fine to reflect on my actions, but why does whether I am forgiven or not still depend on my performance?"

"Wen Jiyan, get up!" After a long while, Tang Mitian could no longer hold back and softly called out, gently pushing Wen Jiyan's body with her hand

"You're welcome." Wen Jiyan said with a bright smile, waving his hand at Tang Mitian, "Come back early tonight, I will prepare something delicious for you!"

"Indeed, I am Wen Yanyan's cousin." Wen Jiyan cleared his throat with confidence, then stepped forward, discreetly placing Tang Mitian behind him. His deep, dark gaze fixed sternly on Mi Xiuyang as he spoke lightly, "I heard that you have taken a liking to our Yanyan, so why are you out having fun with our Mitian?" Before Mi Xiuyang could respond, he continued with utmost seriousness, "You wouldn't be trying to pursue both our Yanyan and our Mitian at the same time, would you? It's not right to play both sides like that!" His deep, dark gaze remained fixed on Mi Xiuyang as he reiterated, "I heard that you have taken a liking to our Yanyan, so why are you out having fun with our Mitian?" Before Mi Xiuyang could respond, he continued with utmost seriousness, "You wouldn't be trying to pursue both our Yanyan and our Mitian at the same time, would you? It's not right to play both sides like that!"

"Wen Jiyan, don't you feel bored staying at home every day?" Tang Mitian glanced at Wen Jiyan, who was lazily nestled on the sofa, and couldn't help but ask with a hint of concern. After all, it had been nearly a month since he moved in. Although his boyfriend had transferred a substantial amount of money, it still made Tang Mitian somewhat uncomfortable to see a fully capable man like him not working to support himself and relying on others for assistance. However, she couldn't express this too directly for fear of hurting Wen Jiyan's pride, as he was still a man, even if in Tang Mitian's eyes, he was a man living off someone else's support.

On Friday, Wen Jiyan went downstairs to continue ordering takeout. The cold war this week had turned his meals into a significant issue, but he couldn't bring himself to lower his handsome face and主动 seek reconciliation with Tang Mitian. Therefore, when he wasn't eating instant noodles, he resorted to takeout. However, the dishes from this small restaurant were truly not very good, and Wen Jiyan felt that if he continued to eat like this, he would definitely end up throwing up!

Tang Mi Tian entered the room, set down her bag, changed into home clothes, and prepared to busy herself in the kitchen. As she passed through the living room, she saw Wen Ji Yan cleaning with a mop and glanced at the gently closed door, feeling a slight surprise in her heart. She then plunged into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, took out the ingredients, and busied herself with washing and sorting.

Oh..." Wen Jiyan simply responded calmly, while Tang Mi sweetly answered, which was within his expectations, and thus it was also the reason he dared not be honest.

"Who is your cousin?" Wen Jiyan glared at Mi Xiuyang with annoyance, saying, "I am Wen Yanyan's cousin, not yours, so don't call me that! It makes it seem like there's some special relationship between us and our Yanyan." Wen Jiyan admitted that today's chance encounter was a method he had thought of all day. He deliberately wanted to disrupt the harmonious relationship between Mi Xiuyang and Tang Mitian, which is why he had been lurking at this fruit stand since this afternoon. With the right timing, location, and people, he appeared at just the right moment, and Mi Xiuyang even provided Tang Mitian with an opportunity to step down, which not only allowed Wen Jiyan to shed the mistaken identity of Wen Yanyan but also granted him a male identity—Wen Jiyan, the cousin.

Tang Mitian, who was called, could only pause in her steps, turn around, and smile slightly as she politely greeted Wen Jiyan: "Wen Jiyan, good morning. Why are you up so early today?" Usually, when Tang Mitian goes to work, Wen Jiyan is still sound asleep. It is rare to see him awake early on a weekend, and he is even wearing an apron, presenting himself as a virtuous "househusband," which left Tang Mitian somewhat taken aback.

"Alright, I will let you go," Wen Jiyan obediently released Tang Mitian, then enthusiastically took her hand, half-embracing and half-leading her in the direction of his home.

Wen Jiyan noticed that Tang Mitian still had lingering anger in her tone, but at least she was willing to acknowledge him, so he mustered the courage to say: "Takeout is really delicious, but I think it's quite boring to eat alone. I would like to keep you company while you eat!"

Wen Jiyan was caught off guard as Tang Mitian forcefully pulled him, causing him to lean back at an angle and land squarely on top of her, pressing her firmly into the sofa

This cold war suddenly vanished without a trace in the plea for peace by Wen Jiyan

"I was wrong, I am sorry, Tiantian, can you please not be angry?" Wen Jiyan hurriedly apologized.

"Do you really know you were wrong?" Tang Mi Tian turned off the induction cooker, turned her charming face, and looked at Wen Ji Yan, asking seriously.

Oh, alright, goodbye!" Tang Mitian waved her hand at Wen Jiyan and quickly walked out, but a strange feeling kept rising in her heart.

"Wen, Wen Jiyan... what... what is wrong with you?" Tang Mitian asked hesitantly, "Where are you hurt?"

"Since you know you were wrong, then go write a self-reflection for me!" Tang Mi Tian said with a serious expression, then leisurely added, "As for whether or not to forgive you, I will have to see your performance!"

Tang Mitian had just inserted the key into the keyhole when she was startled by the sound of heavy breathing behind her. She turned her pretty face and cast a casual glance at Wen Jiyan, who was hurrying back.

"Toxic, I have been drinking Sanlu since I was young, and as I grew up, I drank gutter oil. My saliva could kill you!" Tang Mitian gave Wen Jiyan a big eye roll.

Since you have feelings for her, why have you repeatedly asked us to go out with Tian Tian? What do you mean by that?" Wen Jiyan aimed for Mi Xiuyang's soft spot, intending to make Tang Mitian believe that Mi Xiuyang is the kind of fickle person who, while liking Wen Yanyan, is also pursuing her. This person is quite unreliable.

"No, I think Tiantian is the person I am looking for!" Being poked at a sensitive spot by Wen Jiyan, Mi Xiuyang noticed that Tang Mitian's pretty face was becoming increasingly unsightly, and hurriedly expressed his stance, firmly stating, "I like Tiantian, I really like her!"

This issue has just been mentioned," Mi Xiuyang said, looking at Wen Jiyan with indifferent eyes

Wen Jiyan looked at Tang Mitian, took a deep breath to steady his mind, and tried to muster a radiant smile. However, Tang Mitian did not give him the opportunity; she turned around, quickly twisted the doorknob, ignored Wen Jiyan, and walked straight into the room.

Tang Mitian, you shouldn't resort to personal attacks like this! Although Wen Jiyan is not gay, hearing Tang Mitian say this repeatedly is quite unpleasant for him.

"What does it have to do with me if you have an upset stomach and end up in the hospital?" Tang Mitian waved her spatula, continuously stir-frying the vegetables, appearing completely unconcerned.

You are not bad either! Mishaoyang exchanged a knowing glance with Wen Jiyan.

"Tiantian, wait for me!" Upon seeing this, Wen Jiyan hurriedly quickened his pace to catch up.