Cheng Zhou picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of the fried egg, and picked it up with his chopsticks.
The egg whites are caramelized and have a wonderful texture.
"Is it tasty?"
Lu You sat opposite him, her hands supporting her chin, staring at him intently with obvious expectation, like a child waiting for praise.
Cheng Zhou looked up at her and met her bright, sparkling eyes.
My heart melted.
He nodded emphatically.
"It's delicious."
Cheng Zhou paused for a moment, then added, "It's the best breakfast I've ever had."
This was a bit of an exaggeration, but it was his true feeling at that moment.
Lu You immediately beamed, her eyes crinkling into crescents, "That's right!"
She raised her chin smugly, "Don't you even know who did it?"
Lu You picked up a slice of toast, spread jam on it, and handed it to him.
"Try this, I made it especially for you."
Cheng Zhou took it and took a bite.
The aroma of wheat from the toast combined with the sweet and sour jam tastes wonderful.
"You made the jam yourself?" he asked, somewhat surprised.
"uh-huh."
Lu Youdian nodded, "I made this when I had nothing else to do. It's pretty good, isn't it?"
"Great," Cheng Zhou praised sincerely.
Looking at Lu You across from him, radiant with energy, he felt she was exceptionally different today. She had shed her usual shrewdness and competence, gaining instead a softer, more domestic charm.
Especially when he was wearing his oversized shirt, with no makeup, his hair casually tied back, and a few stray hairs hanging down his cheeks, he looked incredibly gentle in the morning light.
Cheng Zhou couldn't resist taking out his phone and secretly snapping a picture of Lu You.
Lu You was drinking milk with her head down when she noticed his movement and looked up.
"Hey! What are you doing?"
She instinctively tried to block it.
Cheng Zhou had already pressed the shutter button quickly.
He looked at the photo on his phone screen; the light and shadow outlined her profile, her expression focused and gentle, the background a sun-drenched kitchen, warm and beautiful.
"Keep this as a souvenir."
Cheng Zhou turned his phone screen to Lu You, a smile playing on his lips, "This is the first time someone has made breakfast for me."
Lu You looked at herself in the photo and felt a little embarrassed.
"Deleted it, it's so ugly!"
She pretended to snatch his phone, but Cheng Zhou nimbly hid it behind his back.
"I won't delete it."
He looked into her eyes, his tone slightly cheeky, "I think it looks great."
Lu You couldn't get it, so she glared at him.
"as you like!"
She lowered her head and continued eating her breakfast, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but quietly turn up.
The two ate breakfast quietly, in a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Sunlight streamed into the entire restaurant, and the air was filled with the aroma of food and a sweet fragrance.
Cheng Zhou ate very quickly, almost wolfing it down.
He genuinely thought it was delicious and was truly touched by the feeling of home.
Lu You felt a sense of accomplishment watching him eat so heartily.
"Eat slowly."
She couldn't help but say, "Nobody's going to take it from you."
Cheng Zhou looked up, a little jam still on the corner of his mouth.
He looked at her. His eyes shone with an astonishing light.
"Youyou," he suddenly called her name very seriously, "Can you cook for me often?"
His tone carried a hint of cautious probing and an almost imperceptible expectation, like a large dog afraid of being rejected.
Lu You's heart was instantly struck.
Looking into his usually sharp eyes, now filled with expectation, and at the cute little bit of jam on the corner of his mouth, she suddenly felt like teasing him.
Lu You put down her chopsticks, leaned forward slightly, and gently wiped the jam from the corner of his mouth with her finger.
Her movements were slow, her fingertips carrying a slightly cool touch as they brushed against his skin.
Cheng Zhou's body tensed instantly, his breath hitched, and his gaze was fixed on her.
Lu You naturally brought her jam-covered fingertips to her lips, licked them off gently with the tip of her tongue, and looked at his eyes, which suddenly became deep and dark. She tilted her head and revealed a sly and slightly provocative smile.
"That depends on your performance, Brother Cheng Zhou."
She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, her voice soft and seductive, carrying a clear hint of provocation.
Cheng Zhou's eyes instantly turned as dark as ink.
His hand on the table tightened slightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulging, and he almost gritted his teeth, "Lu You, did you do this on purpose?"
Lu You was secretly delighted to see his restrained and patient demeanor, but she pretended to be innocent on the surface.
"What do you mean, intentionally? I was just answering your question."
She blinked.
"If you want to eat breakfast regularly, it depends on your performance."
She stood up and began clearing the dishes, her movements leisurely, humming the song she had sung off-key in the car yesterday.
Cheng Zhou watched her busy figure at the kitchen sink. Seeing the beautiful curves of her body and listening to her off-key yet cheerful singing, he felt a surge of heat rush to his lower abdomen.
He took a deep breath, stood up abruptly, strode towards the kitchen, and hugged Lu You, who was washing dishes, from behind.
His arms wrapped tightly around her waist, pulling her into his embrace, and his chin rested on the crook of her neck.
His warm breath sprayed onto the back of her sensitive ears.
What kind of performance are you looking for?
Cheng Zhou's voice was low and hoarse, carrying a scorching heat and a hint of danger.
Lu You was caught off guard by his hug, and almost dropped the plate in her hand.
His burning body temperature seeped through her thin shirt, causing her heart to race uncontrollably.
"What...what are you doing?"
Lu You tried to break free in a panic.
"I'm washing the dishes!"
Cheng Zhou didn't let go; instead, he tightened his arms, holding her even closer, his lips brushing lightly against her earlobe.
“The breakfast was delicious,” he said softly. “I really liked it, so…”
Cheng Zhou's lips were almost touching Lu You's ear, his breath hot, "Giving me a reward isn't too much to ask, is it?"
Lu You felt a tingling sensation spread from her ears to her whole body, and her legs felt weak.
What reward do you want?
Her voice trembled slightly involuntarily.
Cheng Zhou chuckled softly, his chest heaving, stirring her heartstrings.
He gently turned her body so that she was facing him.
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