Cui Ziqi stared at the shattered bowl, pursing her lips in silence.

"Uh, this dish seems to have lost its color."

Cui Ziqi stared at the crumpled green leafy vegetables in the sink and remained silent.

...

"How many layers of clothing does this onion actually have?"

Seeing Xia Wan constantly shedding tears and peeling the onion until only the core remained, Cui Ziqi finally couldn't hold back anymore!

He grabbed Xia Wan by the back of the neck and tossed her out of the kitchen like a chick.

"If you come in again, I'll cook you into a separate dish!"

Xia Wan clapped her hands with a smile and wiped away the tears that were still falling.

There is half an hour left in the task.

very nice!

Let's have a meal together, and half an hour will pass quickly!

As expected of her!

Before long, Cui Ziqi brought two bowls of noodles to the table.

Xia Wan came over following the aroma, and her eyes lit up when she saw the ordinary noodles on the table that looked and smelled delicious.

"You're amazing! You make such delicious noodles even with something as simple as noodles!"

Cui Ziqi snorted coldly, without answering, but her face showed a hint of excitement.

Xia Wan was indeed extremely hungry, and ignoring Cui Ziqi's attitude, she buried her head in her food.

After breakfast, Cui Ziqi left, and this time Xia Wan did not try to stop her.

[Congratulations, host, the third task is complete. There is no reward.]

Xia Wan: ……

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That night.

The wharf south of Lincheng.

The strong wind whipped up the river water, causing the boats moored at the dock to rock.

The freight workers walked briskly, constantly carrying goods out of the ship, their footsteps landing on the deck, messy and heavy.

Xia Huaidong's figure was hidden in the darkness of the blind spot of the dock's streetlights; his black suit made him almost blend into the darkness.

But those eyes, which shone brightly as they fell upon the goods, revealed the predatory nature of a predatory beast.

"Once we get this batch of goods, my Xia family's business for the second half of the year will double!"

The sound of hurried footsteps drew closer, and Xia's men, panting heavily, ran to Xia Huaidong's side and spoke in a panic.

"It's terrible, sir! That madman from the Cui family is here!"