Chapter 33 Preparing to Apply for Reinstatement

As dusk fell and night deepened, Huo Nanchen's car stopped in front of the small building.

He pushed open the door and entered, a strange, burnt smell of food hitting him.

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the restaurant, where several dishes were already laid out on the table.

Lin Xili was carrying a bowl of soup and carefully walked out of the kitchen.

The steam rising from the rooftops gave her cheeks a faint blush, and a few strands of hair, damp with sweat, clung to her forehead.

She was still wearing that old, faded apron, and when she saw Huo Nanchen, a hint of barely concealed anticipation flickered in her eyes.