"I'm in for a treat today!"
The man stood smiling at the door. He was wearing light-colored loungewear today, and the warm light shone on his jade-like face, making him appear even more elegant and tall.
And in those eyes, the smile was gentle and captivating.
He looked at her hands holding the porcelain jar and said disapprovingly, "This jar is so heavy. It must have taken a lot of effort for you to lift it. From now on, leave these kinds of heavy lifting to me. How can I, a grown man, let you do heavy work here?"
Tong Su laughed and said, "This is no strenuous work. You were just sick, weren't you? Eight Immortals Duck is very nutritious and suitable for you. When I was considering the recipe, I specially chose this dish for you."
Lu Zhiyang was taken aback.
She actually chose this specifically for him?
The girl entered the house and, seeing that he hadn't moved for a long time, turned back with a smile and urged, "Why are you standing at the door? Come and try it. I don't know if my cooking suits your taste."
He looked at her; the girl's smile was gentle and sweet. She carefully placed the porcelain jar on the table, lifted the lid, and a rich aroma wafted out. She busily tidied up the tableware; the jade-white jar seemed even more delicate than porcelain.
In a daze, those jade-like hands seemed to be holding not a porcelain jar, but his chest. Even through the thick shell of pretense, he could feel the warmth of that worry and care.
That cold, lonely heart was ignited with a resonant warmth; his smile grew even more humble, yet the heart hidden within his chest became ever more terrifying—
Those who have experienced the sunlight would rather die than return to the darkness; they would do anything for that ray of sunshine.
He was somewhat stunned until she spoke, gently reminding him, "Mr. Lu, the soup is getting cold."
"Okay, I'm coming."
After enjoying a delicious and sumptuous dinner, Lu Zhiyang eagerly took over the task of washing the dishes. During their casual conversation, she inadvertently mentioned that she was going out the next day. When he asked why, Tong Su hesitated before telling him that she wanted to open a shop.
"I checked the listings for shops for sale nearby and started looking for a place, but the rent isn't cheap at all. I'm afraid I'll need to look somewhere further away..."
"Why are you looking for those things? I have a suitable shop that I can rent to you at a low price."
Tong Su refused to take advantage of him, and Lu Zhiyang sincerely said that he wanted to thank her for "saving his life," speaking with conviction.
"Last time I was sick, the food you made was so delicious, I know you'll be fine! How about next time I eat at your restaurant, you give me a discount, okay?"
As he spoke, he took out his phone, opened the map, and pointed out the location to her.
Tongsu did know that shop.
It used to be a coffee shop. The location was indeed good, not too far away, with convenient transportation and a quiet environment. She planned to open a high-end restaurant, so she didn't need to be in the bustling city center. That kind of place was just right.
“You won’t find another place like this anytime soon, so why be distant with me, right?” Lu Zhiyang smiled gently. “Just think of it as me reserving a VIP spot for myself, okay?”
He was so sincere that Tongsu finally agreed after thinking it over, but she still insisted on paying him rent at the market price.
Once the store location was finalized, she had to prepare for renovations and apply for various permits and procedures. By the time she finally managed to finish all that and started her live stream again, it was already a week later.
But she didn't expect that as soon as she turned on the live stream, the number of viewers would explode.
Number of viewers: 9999.
"I definitely have to check out this food streamer recommended by Meng Ge."
"I heard there's a female chef here, so I came here specifically to pay my respects!"
"Hopefully, Meng Ge will leave today and stop lowering our chances of winning!"
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