"Are you going or not?" Luo Chen glanced at Mo Xiaotuo.

“Go!” Mo Xiaotuo was too embarrassed to say no. Last time, Grandma Luo complained that their kitchen was too empty and that they would have to buy kitchenware sooner or later.

Luo Chen didn't want to be too high-profile, so he took a taxi here. He rarely goes shopping and wasn't familiar with the area. He only knew that there was a large shopping mall here, and he planned to take Mo Xiaotuo inside to buy kitchenware before returning to the company.

However, when Mo Xiaotuo saw that Luo Chen was about to enter the large shopping mall, she quickly pulled him towards the small market next door.

"That place is too expensive. We're just living together, there's no need to buy something so expensive," she said, offering her self-justifying reason.

"Where else can we buy it?" Luo Chen looked at Mo Xiaotuo with a calm expression.

"I know a small shopping mall nearby where things are very cheap. But I'll buy you a hat first, otherwise those women will surround you if they see you." Mo Xiaotuo was now a little disgusted with Luo Chen's face; it was too devilishly handsome and easy for people to target.

Luo Chen touched his face, never expecting that being good-looking could be a fault. He looked at this little girl, who was five or six years younger than him, and felt that she was like a little adult.

The two first entered an alley, which was filthy and chaotic. If it rained, it would be difficult to walk through. Stalls lined both sides of the alley against the walls. The stalls sold all sorts of things, and the air was filled with shouts and various unpleasant noises. This was a small, bustling place.

The scene before him made Luo Chen feel as if he had returned to a certain time. He shook his head violently to drive away those memories from his mind.

"I'm sorry, it's too dirty here, but things are cheap." Mo Xiaotuo noticed that Luo Chen wasn't leaving, so she went up and took his hand, leading him inside.

Passing by a hat shop, she bought Luo Chen a hat for fifteen yuan and put it on him.

Luo Chen raised his eyes slightly; he had never worn such a cheap hat before. Looking at the innocent smile on her face, he let her drag him deeper into the alley.

After passing through this alley, there was a vegetable market, which was very close to their apartment. Mo Xiaotuo thought they could come here to buy groceries in the future. After walking through the vegetable market, they arrived at a small shopping mall.

The mall mainly sells small brand home appliances, but the selection is fairly complete. Mo Xiaotuo found the kitchenware section, and after some haggling, Luo Chen paid by card and asked them to deliver the goods immediately.

To save time and taxi fare, Mo Xiaotuo went to the market to buy some groceries and then followed the delivery truck back to the apartment entrance.

Throughout the entire process, Luo Chen was like a puppet, completely at Mo Xiaotuo's mercy. After returning home and setting up the kitchen, it was already dark.

Although Mo Xiaotuo was already very frugal and tried her best to bargain, she still spent more than 10,000 yuan on kitchen utensils.

Even if they split the bill, she would still have to pay more than six thousand yuan. The thought of having to come up with so much money made her a little panicked.

She glanced at Luo Chen, smiled slightly, and said, "You're tired. I... I'll go cook."

"Okay!" Luo Chen was indeed a little tired.

He doesn't like shopping; it's too much of a waste of time. However, this girl looks delicate and frail, but she's a master at bargaining.

After watching Mo Xiaotuo go into the kitchen, he went back to his room, took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and worked in his bedroom.

Mo Xiaotuo nervously prepared the meal and brought it to the dining room before knocking on Luo Chen's door: "Mr. Luo, dinner is ready."

Hearing the noise outside, Luo Chen shut down his computer, opened the door, and came out.

There were three dishes and a soup on the table: scrambled eggs with tomatoes, sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried greens, and egg drop soup.

He couldn't remember the last time he had eaten such simple, home-style cooking. He looked up at Mo Xiaotuo and said, "I didn't expect you could cook."

"Try it and see if you can eat it?" Mo Xiaotuo handed the chopsticks to Luo Chen, and she sat down as well.

Luo Chen took a bite, and although the taste wasn't as good as that of a five-star chef, it was still quite good.

"Is it good?" Mo Xiaotuo asked nervously.

"Not bad!" Luo Chen said casually.

What does "it's alright" mean?

The Mo family is picky enough, but he's even pickier than them.

Mo Xiaotuo really wanted to get angry, but thinking about the cost of the kitchen utensils split equally, she could only swallow her anger and not make a fuss.

She ate her food in silence, chopsticks in hand, without saying a word.

Luo Chen finally sensed that something was wrong. He thought of the splitting the bill that Mo Xiaotuo had mentioned earlier, and looking at the food on the table, he took a sip of soup and said, "I'll cover all the cost of the kitchen utensils today. After all, this is my house, and it's my problem if the facilities aren't complete."

“No way, we agreed to split the bill. I’ve calculated that I still need to give you six thousand. However, I’m a bit tight on money these past few months, so I’ll give you two thousand a month in installments. Don’t worry, I won’t renege on the debt. I don’t like owing people favors,” Mo Xiaotuo said firmly.

She knew she was indebted to those who fed her and didn't want to develop any bad habits. Their marriage was just a sham; who knew when he might kick her out in a bad mood? She'd better be careful.

Seeing her persistence, Luo Chen didn't insist too much. He was afraid that being too nice to her would scare her away, so he casually replied, "Then it's up to you! Remember to call me if you need anything."

"Thank you!" Mo Xiaotuo didn't intend to trouble others with her affairs all the time. After all, they were only husband and wife in name only. They each got what they needed, and neither owed the other anything.

After dinner, Luo Chen was about to get back to work when his phone rang. He picked it up and answered the call.

"Brother Chen, I heard you're back. My mom and I are thinking of visiting Grandma. When do you have time?" A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone.

Luo Chen frowned when he heard the voice. If he hadn't been unaware of it earlier, he wouldn't have answered the call at all.

Mo Xiaotuo heard a woman's voice and didn't dare to speak. She lowered her head, her hair covering her face so that her expression couldn't be seen.

"I don't have time. My grandma is recuperating and doesn't like being disturbed by strangers." Luo Chen hung up the phone after saying that, then looked at Mo Xiaotuo and said, "Don't worry, I was single before, but I'm married now. I won't do anything reckless."

Mo Xiaotuo slowly raised his head, gave an awkward smile, and said, "Actually, if you have a girlfriend you like, I... can accept it. After all, we are only in a fake marriage and will not interfere with each other's privacy. If you want to marry a certain woman, you can tell me directly."

Luo Chen...

This is the first time I've met a woman who doesn't respect me at all. Could it be that she has someone she likes?

Suddenly, he felt a green glow above his head, and his chest tightened.