"Mommy, why is your face so red? Are you sick?"
After returning, Gong Yao Bai bounced into Gong Nanyan's arms.
Seeing her mother's flushed face, she felt a bit puzzled.
Could it be that she was sick?
Little Yao Bai couldn't help but recall her own miserable appearance when she was sick.
Concern was almost written all over her little face!
[From Little Yao Bai's confusion and worry emotional fluctuation +25, congratulations, you have received the reward [Luck +25]!]
"No, no! Mommy just got a bit close to the stove, and her face got a little red from the heat!"
"Yes, that's it! I'm not sick! Yao Bai doesn't need to worry about Mommy!"
"Really?"
Little Yao Bai was still a bit worried.
"Of course it's true! Mom wouldn't lie to you, would she?"
Gong Nanyan's confidence was clearly lacking, her gaze drifting.
Seeing the smirk on the face of the instigator beside her, she couldn't help but glare at him in annoyance.
If she hadn't heard her daughter come back, that bad guy would probably have bullied her even more!
'I really give up on this little troublemaker!'
'Do you just enjoy bullying me?'
Gong Nanyan looked at a certain guy with a hint of grievance.
[From Gong Nanyan, grievance emotion fluctuation +18, congratulations, you have received the reward [Cultivation Years +2 years]!]
Mu An was not embarrassed at all, his smile and gaze were both open and honest.
He looked like a proper gentleman!
As a professional villain, he had long since cultivated a thick skin to the highest level!
"Nanyan Jie, Mu An, let me help you too..."
Chu Youmeng's soft and sweet voice rang out, but it grew quieter as she spoke.
It seemed she lacked a bit of courage?
Looking at the girl's pure and innocent eyes, Gong Nanyan suddenly felt a bit guilty and ashamed.
After all, to some extent, she felt... guilty!
"Youmeng, I remember your cooking skills are quite good, right?"
"I just need to go out for some fresh air, why don't you help little Mu?"
Saying this, Gong Nanyan smiled and winked at Chu Youmeng, as if reminding the girl of something.
Then she took the confused Gong Youbai out to play.
Chu Youmeng's face instantly turned rosy.
That pure and rosy look made one want to take a bite!
Although she was quite innocent, after the last time Gong Nanyan privately 'taught' her, she knew that the other party was creating an opportunity for her to be alone with Mu An!
And the content of that lesson... was naturally about love!
For example, what was said:
"Men chase women across mountains, women chase men through a veil; to bravely pursue the person you like, you must learn to take the initiative; it's only natural to be a little bold for the person you like!"
...
She had heard plenty of such romantic advice from Nanyan Jie!
But when she really wanted to put it into practice, she found it incredibly difficult!
This left the girl feeling quite troubled!
Soon, only Mu An and Chu Youmeng were left in the kitchen.
"Youmeng, can you help me wash the vegetables?"
Mu An didn't feel anything unusual.
Although he might also feel a bit guilty like Gong Nanyan, it was quickly suppressed by his thick skin.
As a proper villain, what was wrong with him?
He just wanted to give the lonely female lead (a gold mine) a warm harbor!
"Okay!"
Chu Youmeng nodded gently and obediently ran off to wash the vegetables.
But why was her heart racing so fast, even though she was just washing vegetables?
For some reason, as she watched Mu An's serious profile while cooking, the girl gradually became entranced.
She couldn't help but recall the lovers' promise they made not long ago on the Ferris wheel, under the fireworks!
Her heart didn't calm down; instead, it raced even more violently!
[From Chu Youmeng, nervous emotion fluctuation +20, congratulations, you have received the reward [Proficiency +5000]!]
[From Chu Youmeng, shy emotion fluctuation +21, congratulations, you have received the reward [Ingredients: Ten-Year-Old Salted Fish *100 Pieces]!]
[From Chu Youmeng, daydreaming emotion fluctuation +22, congratulations, you have received the reward [Fortune +22]!]
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"What's wrong? Is there something on my face?"
Mu An turned to smile at the girl.
That gentle smile, like a spring breeze, was very warming!
"N-no!"
After being caught secretly watching, Chu Youmeng's eyes showed a hint of panic as she waved her hands repeatedly.
Her pretty face seemed to be on fire, turning extremely hot.
Even her accent became tense, making it obvious to anyone that the girl was flustered.
"If you want to look, you can do so openly, no need to sneak a peek!"
"I won't charge you a beauty fee!"
Mu An casually mentioned.
But every word seemed to tug at the girl's heartstrings.
"Um..."
The girl shyly nodded.
Then she... took another quick glance!
It was the kind of glance where she clearly wanted to look but only dared to sneak a quick peek before averting her gaze.
Mu An felt a bit helpless.
But he let her be!
Soon, the kitchen was filled with the harmonious sounds of chopping and frying.
From time to time, there were shouts and laughter from the cooperation between the two.
Everything felt so harmonious!
Before long, a delicious four dishes and a soup were created by Mu An and Chu Youmeng.
What surprised Mu An a bit was that Chu Youmeng's cooking skills seemed to be really good.
Whenever he needed a certain ingredient, she could quickly prepare it.
And she would place it right next to him where it was easy to reach.
Even the ingredients he hadn't asked for yet, she seemed to know in advance and prepared them carefully!
The two worked together seamlessly, making the cooking process much faster!
"Hehe, it's time to eat!"
Gong Youbai shouted.
The girls exchanged smiles and took their seats.
And those four dishes and a soup were delicious meals enhanced by Mu An's godly cooking skills.
The taste was extraordinary, no guessing needed!
Little Youbai ate with her mouth full, her eyes already fixed on the other dishes on the plate.
It was as if she feared that if she didn't keep an eye on them for even a second, the next moment those delicacies would be taken away by others!
Everyone was amused by her greedy look!
On the other side, Gong Nanyan and Chu Youmeng's appetites also increased significantly.
They each had a big bowl of rice, more than usual!
Of course, most of it was still given to Gong Youbai to eat!
After the storm passed, the plates on the table were all very clean.
It perfectly exemplified what it means to practice the "Clean Plate Campaign"!
[From the happiness and enjoyment emotional fluctuations of the three girls +50, congratulations, you have received the reward [Beginner Skill: Little Li Flying Dagger]!]
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[Beginner Skill: Little Li Flying Dagger]: It is rumored that this is an extraordinary skill of a big shot!
Unmatched in the martial world!
Little Li Flying Dagger, never misses!
When the dagger is thrown, a life is taken, without exception!
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"The food is so delicious! I want to eat the food made by Dad for a lifetime!"
The little girl hugged Mu An's arm and shook it, constantly acting cute.
"Okay, okay! If you want to eat, then I will cook for you for a lifetime!"
Mu An also affectionately rubbed the little girl's nose.
Seeing such a warm scene, Chu Youmeng couldn't help but think.
If the two of them get married and have children in the future, will it also be this warm...?
Noticing that Chu Youmeng was smiling foolishly at him, Mu An smiled back.
This made Chu Youmeng feel a bit shy, and she couldn't help but lower her head bashfully.
No need to doubt!
The conversation between the two of them... will definitely happen!
The girl thought seriously in her heart.