Luo Xikui was startled when she thought of this possibility.

She couldn't help but secretly speculate in this direction: maybe it was his arrangement that her brother and younger brothers all went out, because he wanted to be alone with her?

Cough cough, she seems too narcissistic. Even when their relationship was at its most intimate, he was never this proactive. She was always the one chasing after him.

"Are you done peeling?" Xu Ziyu asked, noticing that she had peeled the bark completely but was still looking dazed.

Luo Xikui came to her senses and realized that it had already been peeled.

To cover her embarrassment, she quickly put down the peeler, took out a kitchen knife, and prepared to cut the potatoes.

"Don't move." Xu Ziyu walked over, handed him the baby bok choy, and said, "I'll chop it, you wash this."

Luo Xikui obediently put down the knife and went to wash the baby bok choy, picking it into individual leaves.

She caught a glimpse of his potato-cutting technique out of the corner of her eye; it seemed his knife skills weren't very proficient, proving that his claim of learning on the job was true.

However, the meal was prepared quickly, and since it was just for two people, there were no particular rules. Extra-large portions of two dishes and a soup were made.

The soup was cabbage and shrimp soup, the meat dish was braised beef with potatoes, and the vegetable dish was stir-fried lettuce.

Luo Xikui felt quite satisfied when she served the dishes, even though she didn't cook them herself, she had at least helped out.

"Eat up." Xu Ziyu took off his apron, sat down, and picked up a piece of lettuce for her.

"Thank you." After saying that, Luo Xikui felt something was off. Wasn't this her home? Why did she feel like he was the owner?

Xu Ziyu didn't say anything more and lowered his head to eat.

Luo Xikui had to admit that he was amazing at everything he did, even if it was his first time. Although these three dishes were not difficult, it was really incredible that he could do them at this level on his first try.

She was so hungry that after finishing one bowl, she wanted to eat a second one.

"Be careful not to overeat and upset your stomach." Xu Ziyu knew she hadn't eaten in the morning, so he stopped her from getting more rice. He smiled and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Aren't you on a diet? It's better to eat smaller, more frequent meals. You can have a snack in the afternoon."

Luo Xikui was stunned. Why did she want to lose weight?

Oh, how stupid of him! He still remembers the lame excuse she gave him last night.

"That's true." She had no choice but to nod in agreement. Seeing that he had finished eating, she simply started clearing away the dishes.

She felt really bad making the guests wash the dishes after they had cooked the meal.

Xu Ziyu didn't insist on washing the dishes; he just helped her carry the plates and bowls inside and leaned against the refrigerator, watching her wash the dishes while wearing gloves.

She really is a pampered young lady; she's so clumsy at washing dishes.

Luo Xikui sensed that he was still behind her, and her already clumsy movements became even more clumsy. She almost broke the bowl, but managed to wash it with great difficulty.

"Um, would you like something to drink?" After she finished washing up, she felt she should do her duty as a hostess and greet this 'distinguished guest'.

"Freshly squeezed orange juice." Xu Ziyu didn't stand on ceremony and even specified the drink.

Luo Xikui nodded, then looked at him and gestured with her eyes that he was blocking the refrigerator. Seeing that he didn't move, she said, "I need to get the oranges."

"Come and get it." Xu Ziyu said this without moving.

Luo Xikui steeled herself and went over to open the refrigerator, but he grabbed her wrist.

Somehow, their positions were reversed, and her back was pressed against the refrigerator door.

Xu Ziyu pressed one hand against her wrist and placed it against the side of her face.

This position made her feel somewhat oppressed.