Chapter 429 The Foodie Male Lead 17 They are hunters lurking in the shadows, waiting for their prey to fall into their trap.
Mo Chen killed his way until no one else came before leaving with Zi Xi.
Crossing an area filled with poisonous swamps, Zi Xi stepped onto the seemingly solid but actually deadly footholds that Mo Chen had precisely pointed out.
However, her sense of balance was not very good. During one jump, the slippery moss under her feet made her wobble and almost fall into the bubbling dark green swamp next to her.
Almost the instant her body tilted, a strong arm firmly wrapped around her waist, bringing her back to safety.
Mo Chen's movements were so fast they almost left afterimages. His palms were warm, conveying a reassuring strength through the thin clothing.
"Watch where you're going."
His voice remained calm, but he did not immediately loosen his grip on her waist until he was sure she was standing firmly.
Still shaken, Zi Xi clutched his sleeve and looked up to meet his downcast gaze.
His disguised face was ordinary, but his deep eyes clearly reflected a subtle concern.
Thank you.
Zi Xi quickly stood up straight and distanced herself slightly.
Mo Chen looked at his empty arm, his fingertips twitched almost imperceptibly for a moment, then returned to normal.
He turned and continued to explore ahead, but deliberately slowed his pace to ensure she could easily keep up.
These subtle interactions can occasionally be caught in the live stream chat.
[Did Amo just help Sister Chu up? He was so quick!]
They seem to have much better chemistry now.
[It feels like they're depending on each other for survival, I'm totally shipping them!]
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At night, the campfire becomes the most relaxing time of their day.
Mo Chen was in charge of keeping watch and adding firewood, while Zi Xi would prepare dinner in various ways.
With an inexhaustible supply of ingredients in the space, she tirelessly experimented with various combinations.
"Try this. I use a sauce made with sour fruit and honey to brush on the grilled meat. It should taste good."
Zi Xi handed a sizzling, fragrant skewer of meat to Mo Chen, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for his opinion.
Mo Chen took a bite, and the sweet and sour sauce perfectly balanced the greasiness of the meat, creating a rich and layered flavor.
"It's so delicious."
He nodded and praised sincerely.
Upon receiving affirmation, Zi Xi immediately squinted her eyes contentedly, like a cat whose fur had been stroked, and picked up a skewer to eat in small bites.
After the meal, they would chat casually.
Mo Chen would tell her some strange and wonderful stories from interstellar space.
Zi Xi would talk to him about the bizarre rules set by the Chu family, and then proudly boast about her great achievements in sneaking into the kitchen to study food.
"...At that time, I felt that those so-called high-end dishes that were presented as exquisite works of art but tasted as bland as chewing wax were no match for a bowl of steaming hot soup noodles from the streets of ancient times."
She waved her fist and spoke with righteous indignation.
As Mo Chen listened, a smile unconsciously crept onto his lips.
He discovered that the nicknames "rich girl who's a loser" were just prejudices; she was actually a vibrant, real girl full of love for life.
In her world, food seems to be the greatest source of justice and happiness.
This simplicity and purity held a fatal attraction for him.
And without her realizing it, Mo Chen was revealing more of his true self to her.
He would laugh helplessly at her clumsy actions, and silently remember when she grumbled about missing a certain snack that wasn't available in the space, planning to find it for her after he left.
He would also quietly stir the campfire until it burned brighter after she fell asleep, keeping watch over her until dawn.
But this warm atmosphere was soon shattered.
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