Shen Muzhi looked at the person who was staring at him with a smile, a hint of inquiry in his eyes.
He discovered that since reuniting with his childhood sweetheart, every time they spent together, he gained a new understanding of her.
He couldn't help but wonder, was this really the same Hei Ni from his family who would chase after Aunt Wang next door across half the village with a wooden stick just for a bite to eat?
He couldn't help but recall what Wei Wuxiu had told him: what kind of background and identity could cause such a dramatic change in a person simply by recalling memories from before the age of seven?
With that kind of identity, what kind of changes would he have to go through in the rural area where he was born?
Who is Uncle Jing to her? Does she have any relatives or enemies still alive?
Thinking of all this, Shen Muzhi opened his mouth slightly, wanting to ask Yan Xiao if she had recently remembered anything from the past.
But the words stuck in his throat.
If Yan Xiao really remembered something, he would tell her if he was willing to. If he wasn't willing, asking him would only put Yan Xiao in a difficult position.
Fortunately, he is no longer the penniless country boy he once was. No matter what Yanxiao's identity is or what burdens she carries, now that she has become his wife, he can protect her.
When Yan Xiao noticed that the person opposite her had been staring at her intently without replying after she finished speaking, she began to feel uneasy.
Unable to resist asking:
"General, do you think there's anything wrong with my idea?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Muzhi immediately snapped out of his thoughts, glanced down at the crayfish on the table, pondered for a moment, and then replied while peeling the shells:
"Your idea sounds good at first glance, but upon closer examination, there are many flaws."
Yan Xiao immediately became interested upon hearing this and gestured for Shen Muzhi to continue.
"Stop keeping me in suspense, tell me quickly."
Shen Muzhi glanced at the anxious person opposite him, concealed the smile in his eyes, revealed a tired expression, and pointed to the crayfish in front of him, saying:
"I didn't even have time for lunch today because I was dealing with the Miao people, and I'm starving."
I had heard that Madam was going to prepare food for me, but I was afraid that eating would disappoint her, so I had refrained from eating.
Shen Muzhi paused slightly at this point, then sighed with feigned sadness, and continued:
"Alas! But I waited and waited, until dark, but I still didn't hear from Madam. Madam even remembered the cooks in the kitchen, but forgot about me."
"I am indeed very hungry right now, so please wait a moment, madam, until I have eaten before we can talk in detail."
After finishing speaking, Shen Muzhi continued peeling shrimp shells, sighing as he did so.
"This is delicious, but the shell is really hard to peel. I hope you won't mind, madam, and will wait a little longer for me."
After watching Shen Muzhi's entire performance, Yan Xiao's face was frozen, and he couldn't tell how much of what he said was true and how much was false.
But considering this person's character, she realized she was probably overthinking it; Shen Muzhi shouldn't be that shameless.
She glanced at the pile of crayfish left on the table, then at Shen Muzhi's clumsy attempts at peeling them, and thought that it would be a long time before he finished peeling and eating them.
She didn't have much patience and wanted to call Qianqiu Wandai in to help Shen Muzhi peel the skin, but as soon as she had this thought and looked towards the door, before she could even utter the word "Qian," she heard Shen Muzhi casually say something.
"I don't like having outsiders around when I eat. Otherwise, I could have the servants peel the food for me, so that Madam wouldn't have to wait for me like this."
Yan Xiao's intentions were successfully anticipated by Shen Muzhi, who then blocked her escape route:.......
If Yan Xiao still couldn't figure out Shen Muzhi's intentions by now, then she would be a complete fool.
This guy is clearly using the excuse that she ate crayfish without inviting him to play the victim and is trying to find ways to torment her!
His petty and snobbish manner is completely at odds with his character in the book!
The original work misled me!
Yan Xiao gritted her teeth and glared at Shen Muzhi, but he was looking down, struggling with the crayfish in his hand, looking very serious, and didn't even look at her.
She couldn't force a smile; when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. After all, she was counting on this big shot to make money.
She resignedly sat down next to Shen Muzhi, peeling a shrimp for him with gritted teeth while saying with a forced smile:
"General, please don't misunderstand. I originally wanted to invite you, but I was worried that you wouldn't be used to the food, and I didn't want to put you in a difficult position by refusing me."
I never expected the servants to mistakenly deliver the message to you. I'm so sorry the general has been hungry for so long. I'll peel the shrimp for you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Muzhi showed an expression of being flattered and quickly waved his hand:
"No need, Madam, I can do it myself. Don't tire yourself out."
Hehe~
Yan Xiao looked at the man in front of her, who seemed to be possessed by a green tea b*tch, and chuckled dryly twice.
Then he picked up a shrimp and placed it in front of Shen Muzhi, then with a single rip, he separated the shrimp's head and body in two, while a gentle smile appeared on his face:
"General, you don't need to be so polite. I just need to imagine this shrimp as someone I hate, and peeling it will feel especially good. If you don't believe me, you can try it."
Chen Muzhi, secretly pleased with his successful scheme:......
Looking at Yan Xiao's gentle smile, Shen Muzhi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, yet a hidden flutter stirred within him.
The feeling was strange and unfamiliar, intangible and indescribable, yet it made him inexplicably avert his gaze, no longer daring to meet Yan Xiao's eyes.
He clenched his fist slightly, frowned to suppress the strange feeling, lowered his head and didn't say a word, focusing on eating his food, but the strange feeling lingered for a long time.
Shen Muzhi was now starting to question the meaning of life.
What kind of bloody scenes hadn't he seen on the battlefield? Yan Xiao had only broken off a shrimp head and made a few provocative remarks, so why was he so frightened?
If his soldiers knew this, they'd probably be laughing in their sleep.
Yan Xiao was initially puzzled when she saw that Shen Muzhi had suddenly become obedient.
But the next moment, the person started stuffing shrimp into their mouth one after another, and even with her fast hands, she couldn't peel them faster than anyone else.
Fortunately, Shen Muzhi was sensible enough not to just sit and wait, but to peel the meat himself after he finished eating.
And so, only the soft sounds of peeling shrimp and eating filled the room. Before long, the remaining plate of crayfish was finished off by Shen Muzhi.
After they finished eating, Yanxiao asked Qianqiu Wandai to bring in water for them to wash their hands. Once they were ready, Yanxiao eagerly asked:
"General, can we now get down to business?"
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