Zenghai and Hua enjoying themselves

After they were done with breakfast, Si Xia dropped off Yu Chen at Hua's apartment and headed off to work.

Yu Chen was in too much of a festive mood, but Chinese New year was still quite some time away.

"No matter. I'll just celebrate New year like I did Christmas. It was nice. I just missed Mrs. Darcy's home-cooked sweets so much."

Yu Chen muttered to herself as she came up and walked in the apartment. What she saw, nothing could have prepared her for it.

She saw Xi Hua and Huo Zenghai making out on the living room couch. Xi Hua was still wearing her nightgown, inside which Zenghai's hands seemed to be enjoying themselves. Huo Zenghai, on the other hand, was completely dressed and seemed to be headed for work. But that had obviously taken a backseat right now.

Yu Chen's face went a shade of pink as she quickly walked out again and closed the apartment door with a bang. This had apparently disturbed the two as Xi Hua opened the door a moment later, Huo Zenghai behind her.

Yu Chen stood on the door with her hands on her cheeks. She turned towards the two of them and said, "Make sure the door is locked before you start making out on the couch!"

Xi Hua muttered innocently as Yu Chen walked in, "But the door was locked. I can't help it if you have the key."

Yu Chen slapped her forehead, "Then put on the chain. Or even better, go to your bedroom."

Huo Zenghai piped in, "Oh Chen. My sweet Chen. Have you made breakfast? Were you out shopping for ingredients?"

Yu Chen chuckled, "Do you think with your stomach or what?"

Xi Hua pouted, "She's been having breakfast at Xia's for the past month."

Huo Zenghai wiggled his eyebrows, "So you've been staying the night there? And you tell us to lock the door?"

Yu Chen gave him a dirty look, "Don't group me in the same category as you. I go for a run with Xia early in the morning, emphasis on 'in the morning'."

As she said this, some memories surfaced in Chen's mind as she blushed.

Xi Hua yawned, "Anyway, where is Xia?"

Yu Chen shrugged, "He headed for office. And if you reach office later than your boss, I wonder what will happen?" She added, turning to Huo Zenghai.

Huo Zenghai pouted, "You sure are cruel, Chen."

Yu Chen laughed, "I did nothing. Now come on. I'll make some lasagna. There should be some ingredients left."

Xi Hua tilted her head, "Lasagna?"

Yu Chen was already busying in the kitchen, "It's a dish I picked up in London. It's great. Now, come on. Go freshen up."

It was then that Xi Hua remembered she was still in her night clothes. She wandered towards the bathroom while Yu Chen chopped some vegetables.

Huo Zenghai walked over to her, "You want any help?"

Yu Chen: "Yeah. Pre-heat the oven, and set the table please. Thanks Zenghai."

Huo Zenghai got to work. He said, "Anyway, how have you been, Chen?"

Yu Chen: "Very tired."

Huo Zenghai raised an eyebrow but Yu Chen cut in, "Dare to say another word. And I'll eat all the food making you sit in front of me."