Inside the shelter, Chen Xin was rarely busy in the kitchen.
Ever since he started managing the Research Center, he barely had ti to cook for himself.
One reason was the sheer volu of work; being busy left him little leisure to cook, while on the other hand, the entire Research Center had a complete logistics system, so he didn’t need to cook to have food.
Cooking himself has increasingly beco a casual leisure activity for Chen Xin to relax occasionally.
Of course, this so-called "leisure" is quite luxurious in today’s circumstances.
Even though Fla Country can now ensure ordinary people have enough to eat and drink, and Chen Xin’s previous research in ecological agriculture has yielded so results, it rely ensures that ordinary people can eat enough.
Being able to eat whatever you want like before the disaster, and eating well, is almost impossible now.
Having three als a day is already rare, and soone like Chen Xin who’s able to cook sothing he wants to eat is very rare under today’s circumstances.
For a typical family of three, if both partners work and receive extra food rations, the monthly quota, after eting the daily needs of three people, can spare a little to exchange for fresh vegetables, fruit, or at to improve als.
This is akin to ordinary people in Fla Country in the eighties and nineties eating at once or twice a week, seen as improving als, not everyday.
As for Chen Xin, even without counting the ecological planting greenhouse outside the research center, just his own greenhouse can provide constant supply of vegetables and fruits.
For at, only chicken is available, and the quantity is limited, so it’s not possible to slaughter chickens regularly for als. But every ten to fifteen days, they can slaughter a chicken, and there are plenty of eggs.
Moreover, Chen Xin can receive extra special supplies every month, ensuring enough variety of food to eat well and have enough drinks.
This allows Chen Xin the ability to cook for himself as a way of relaxation, despite the scarcity of resources.
However, despite not lacking supplies, Chen Xin didn’t cook much, just fried two small dishes and stewed a pot of soup.
"Why the sudden mood for cooking today? Haven’t seen you cook for a long ti." Qin Lan, passing by, slled the food and walked into the kitchen. Curious, she asked, looking at the dishes Chen Xin placed on the table.
Chen Xin smiled and took down the pot of soup from the stove before saying to Qin Lan: "Just got back from finishing work and suddenly felt hungry, wanting to make so supper. Saw so ingredients in the fridge, so I planned on making a small supper to go with a couple of drinks, feeling quite tired lately. And what about you, why haven’t you slept yet?"
"Can’t fall asleep." Qin Lan shook her head, took two cups from the cabinet nearby, then sat down at the table.
"Got sothing on your mind lately?" Chen Xin took out the wine he had intended to drink alone and poured a glass for Qin Lan, then asked her with concern.
Chen Xin rembered that before he went to Lucia, Qin Lan seed like she had sothing to tell him, but was interrupted at the ti.
Seeing Qin Lan’s current state, Chen Xin felt she must have sothing on her mind and had not found a suitable opportunity to tell him, so he actively asked.
Upon Chen Xin’s question, Qin Lan hesitated for a mont before nodding: "It’s about marriage."
"Marriage?" Chen Xin was caught off guard by Qin Lan suddenly ntioning marriage; it truly exceeded his expectations: "Why bring this up suddenly?"
"It’s Auntie." Qin Lan took a sip from her glass before continuing: "When visiting the Southwest earlier, Auntie asked both Qingyan and about when you plan to get married."
When Qin Lan spoke of this matter, her face turned red to her ears, but she still raised her head to look seriously at Chen Xin, anticipating his response.
"Ah? This..." Chen Xin didn’t expect Qin Lan to suddenly ntion this.
After all, he technically had two girlfriends now, and according to national laws, he could only marry one. No matter whom he chose to marry, it would hurt the other.
As for marrying both, it wouldn’t be much different from now, just a matter of a title.
But this issue was difficult to resolve; even though Chen Xin had contributed much to the country, allowing him so special privileges, these privileges didn’t extend to marrying two wives, so he never considered this matter.
Both Qin Lan and Mo Qingyan also took the sa considerations and didn’t pressure Chen Xin about marriage.
However, none of the three had expected Chen Xin’s mother to raise this issue suddenly, throwing Qin Lan and Mo Qingyan into a dilemma on how to handle it.
Mo Qingyan chose to ignore the issue, not bringing it up, preferring to maintain the status quo where no one gets hurt.
As for Qin Lan, while she also felt it might be better to maintain the status quo, she intended to tell Chen Xin about this issue.
Most importantly, she had considered marrying Chen Xin deep down.
After all, when she initially dated Chen Xin, they reached a point where they lived together, so she had considered marriage back then.
When they got back together, Qin Lan didn’t expect marriage with Chen Xin to be possible anymore.
Although she accepted the current relationship with the three of them, there remained so reluctance.
Qin Lan understood that if she insisted on a resolution, it might only result in unhappiness for all three of them, so she rely brought up the issue without any further intentions.
Chen Xin, of course, understood Qin Lan’s aning and attitude but couldn’t express any stance on this matter.
"My mom..." Chen Xin wanted to say sothing but found himself speechless, eventually telling Qin Lan: "I’ll talk this over with my mom."
"Auntie mainly cares about you and hopes for your happiness." Qin Lan, worried Chen Xin might clash with his mother, deliberately added, "So, Ah Xin, just go along with Auntie’s wishes; regarding this matter..."
Qin Lan stopped short, not finishing her sentence.
Even though she wanted to tell Chen Xin she didn’t mind, that simply wouldn’t be true.
"Sorry for putting you and Qingyan in this position." Seeing Qin Lan’s deanor, Chen Xin understood well, softly comforting her with a few words.
The comfort seed too light and understated, leaving Chen Xin feeling guilty not only towards Qin Lan but also Mo Qingyan.
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