Qin He pondered, "Shishi, you can melt chocolate by heating it in a water bath. If that doesn't work, you can ask the chef for a tempering machine. You probably have one at home if you bake frequently."
Di Shishi remained silent, stubbornly refusing to speak.
Qin He continued, "Right, if you're melting it in a water bath, the water temperature shouldn't exceed 60 degrees Celsius."
Only then did Di Shishi look at Qin He. "You know how?"
Qin He scoffed, "My cooking skills are about the same as my medical skills, but I don't do it easily."
Others might sound boastful saying this, but Qin He had her own reasons.
Di Shishi considered for a moment. "Then teach me."
Qin He nodded. "Didn't you watch a tutorial before?"
"I asked Qian Zimo, and he said to melt the chocolate, make the cookies, and then spread the chocolate on top."
Such a simple tutorial—
Qin He narrowed her eyes. "I can teach you, but you have to tell me who these chocolate cookies are for."
Di Shishi's face flushed slightly, and she shyly patted the countertop.
"It's for that person, the one beside Gu Qichen."
"Yu Jing?!" Qin He's eyes widened, and then she frowned, staring at Di Shishi. "You've been going out every day recently, you haven't been seeing him, have you!"
Di Shishi gritted her teeth. "I've already told you, so stop asking so many questions!"
Qin He sighed and accompanied Di Shishi to the supermarket to repurchase ingredients.
Watching Di Shishi's serious demeanor, Qin He felt a sense of confusion.
Di Shishi was the eldest daughter of the Fu family in the capital. Her father was Minister Fu. Although she believed in love, Minister Fu was reportedly very strict.
Yu Jing was a good person, Qin He knew that. She just felt that if these two wanted to be together, they would have to go through some hardships.
Qin He didn't say any more and spent the entire morning helping Di Shishi make chocolate cookies.
Around noon, Di Shishi finally made the most perfect chocolate cookies she had made recently, all under Qin He's strict supervision.
She specifically brought a portion for Xu Wanwan, who looked surprised. "These actually look like cookies."
Di Shishi sneered, "What else should they look like if not cookies?"
The three chatted for a while when Qin Yun called, saying he wouldn't be back for lunch.
Xu Wanwan answered the phone. "En en, darling, I'll have someone send you a meal then."
That overly sweet and gentle demeanor made Qin He tut in amazement.
Di Shishi also looked disgusted.
Before hanging up, Xu Wanwan reminded Qin Yun, "Don't forget what I told you on WeChat. Song Nuan, that little vixen, is back and is now instigating Fang Yaozu to bully He'er!"
Qin He burst out laughing beside her.
By lunchtime, Ming Yuzhu had also come downstairs.
The four of them ate lunch. After finishing, Qin He planned to take a nap.
Di Shishi couldn't help but grumble, "Eating and then sleeping, careful you don't get fat as a pig."
After returning to her room, Qin He remembered that she had originally planned to visit Gu Ranran today but was delayed by Di Shishi's matters.
But fortunately, tomorrow was Sunday, still a holiday.
After a simple wash-up, just as Qin He was about to take her nap, her phone rang.
She picked it up and looked at it, somewhat surprised.
"Speak of the devil. Hello, Ranran," Qin He said with a smile as she answered the call.
A few heavy breaths sounded from the other end of the phone. "Qin He."
Qin He frowned slightly. Gu Ranran had been calling her Qin He-jie recently.
"What's wrong, Ranran? Is something the matter?"
Gu Ranran's voice was slightly hoarse. "We've known each other for many years. Tell me the truth now, is Qin Corporation really having financial problems!"
Qin He was momentarily stunned. She lowered her eyes. This was something she had lied to Gu Ranran about.
But if she didn't do this, Gu Ranran would never be able to get rid of Yang Hao.
Qin He was only silent for a few seconds before Gu Ranran on the other end shouted in anger.
"Qin He, I trusted you so much. Why did you lie to me! Do you know how miserable I've been lately? But I never thought of looking for you! What do you even consider me!"
Qin He sighed, "Ranran, I have my reasons."
"What reasons? Don't think I don't know!" Gu Ranran's angry shouting continued. "I've already heard that Qin Corporation has no financial problems at all!"
Qin He frowned. "Who told you that?"
Gu Ranran rarely paid attention to such matters, so how did she suddenly learn about Qin Corporation's finances?
Gu Ranran's voice was sharp. "It was Lin Xiaoya, or rather, Song Nuan."
Qin He's heart skipped a beat. "You saw her? Ranran, you'd better stay away from her. You know what kind of person she is. Her returning under a pseudonym this time must have a motive!"
"You're right, she's not a good person," Gu Ranran said. "Then what about you? Why did you lie to me!"
Qin He took a deep breath, not yet sure if she should tell Gu Ranran the truth.
She was afraid that Gu Ranran's rebellious nature would flare up again, making her even more determined to be with Yang Hao.
But in the next moment, what Gu Ranran said on the other end surprised Qin He.
"Qin He, are you worried that I'll take too much money from the Gu family?"
Qin He's expression turned cold. "Why would you think of me like that?"
"Then how do you want me to think? You'll be marrying my brother soon and becoming the mistress of the Gu family, so perhaps your true colors are showing now!"
Gu Ranran questioned, "After all, I was sincere towards you. I gave you all my jewelry, and you still lied to me?!"
Qin He gritted her teeth. "Think whatever you want!"
She wouldn't stop now. It was precisely because Gu Ranran was sincere to her that she was willing to bear Gu Ranran's hatred.
"Qin He, I won't borrow money from you anymore, but please return all my jewelry to me!"
Qin He closed her eyes. "Sorry, I can't."
"Qin He!"
Gu Ranran's incredulous voice made Qin He feel a pang of heartache.
"You'll understand me later," Qin He said with pursed lips and directly hung up the phone.
After hanging up, Qin He's WeChat pinged.
She opened it and saw a message from Gu Ranran: [Qin Corporation never had a financial crisis from the beginning. You just wanted to take my jewelry, didn't you?]
Qin He knew that whatever she said now, Gu Ranran wouldn't listen, so she simply replied: [Yes.]
It wasn't entirely a lie.
Gu Ranran: [You're not planning to return the jewelry to me, are you?]
Qin He pursed her lips. [Yes.]
She knew that saying this now was for Gu Ranran's own good, and Gu Ranran wouldn't listen.
Qin He rubbed her forehead. Song Nuan, this woman was truly tenacious!
She wanted to send Gu Ranran another message, telling her to be careful of Song Nuan.
Song Nuan loved to play these underhanded tricks. Gu Ranran was alone outside now, and Qin He was worried.
But as soon as she sent a message, she saw a system notification.
The other party has added you to their block list...
Qin He sighed and called Gu Qichen.
Explaining Gu Ranran's situation, Qin He frowned. "Gu Qichen, Ranran must not be in a good situation right now. She's probably short on money.
Also, you must have the people protecting her around Tingqing Road keep a close eye on her recently!
Not only to guard against Shen Yicong, but Song Nuan contacting Ranran today also indicates one thing: Song Nuan has been keeping tabs on the Gu and Qin families!"