Ruan Mengmeng was about to answer, but paused. She looked at Mu Heng and said tactfully, "Mu Heng's throat has been inflamed in the past few days. He can't eat spicy food."

Mu Heng, who was called out, looked at Ruan Mengmeng blankly. When did his throat become inflamed?

Ruan Mengmeng avoided his sight, and Mu Heng suddenly remembered the injury on his waist. She still remembered this?

Mu Heng smiled imperceptibly.

Madam Mu stopped what she was doing, turned around to look at the two of them, and chuckled secretly in her heart.

Ruan Mengmeng's action shows that she cares about Mu Heng's health.

This made the two elders in the kitchen very happy.

Madam Mu understood, "Then I'll cook him a few more vegetarian dishes."

Ruan Mengmeng walked over and said, "Let me do it."

Zhang Wan, who was helping out on the side, was surprised when she heard this and asked, "Can you cook?"

“A little bit.”

Old Madam Mu said "Oh" and cast a teasing look at Mu Heng.

Then she winked at Zhang Wan, and Zhang Wan made room for Ruan Mengmeng and walked out with Madam Mu, leaving the space for the two young people.

Mu Heng shook his head and laughed. He looked at Ruan Mengmeng's back and suddenly heard her ask, "Do you have an apron?"

As soon as she finished speaking, someone put a pink cartoon apron on her. Ruan Mengmeng was startled when she saw the pair of big hands around her waist. When she turned around, Mu Heng had just tied a bow.

She looked up and met Mu Heng's gaze, but Mu Heng just happened to have his hands on the cooking table. His tall figure loomed over her, and he looked at her with meaningful eyes.

Ruan Mengmeng frowned, turned her head away, and said unhappily, "Get out of the way."

Mu Heng shrugged, he took a few steps back, leaned against the wall, and stared at her movements.

Ruan Mengmeng knew that Mu Heng was injured and couldn't eat spicy food.

She glanced at the ingredients on the counter, then picked up the tofu in the bowl and was about to cut it with a knife when Mu Heng came forward and said calmly, "I'll do it."

He took the knife from Ruan Mengmeng's hand. Ruan Mengmeng didn't look at him, but just ordered: "Cut into four pieces of even size." She turned to start the fire.

After Mu Heng cut the food according to Ruan Mengmeng's request, he carefully turned on the range hood for her.

After Ruan Mengmeng heated up the pan, she started to put the tofu into the pan and fry the skin. She controlled the heat and time very well.

Mu Heng stood aside and watched quietly. Judging from this level, Ruan Mengmeng should have several years of experience.

Ruan Mengmeng started adding seasonings and poured the sweet and sour sauce into the pot, stewing it together with the tofu.

After a while, Ruan Mengmeng lifted the lid of the pot and the aroma wafted out of the pot.

Ruan Mengmeng took a taste with chopsticks and nodded. The taste was just right.

Mu Heng was inexplicably moved. He felt surrounded by happiness when he thought that in the future there would be someone who would cook for him at home.

He walked forward and said calmly, "I want to eat too."

Mu Heng's eyes were longing, like a little puppy. Ruan Mengmeng was stunned. This was the first time she saw Mu Heng like this.

Mu Heng leaned over slightly, reaching the same height as her, and took a look at the sweet and sour tofu that was already cooked in the pot. He said again, "I want to eat it, too."

Ruan Mengmeng came back to her senses. She was silent for a moment, picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of tofu, held it in her hand, moved it to Mu Heng's mouth, and said, "Be careful, it's hot."

Ruan Mengmeng's voice was emotionless, just like Mu Heng's. If you didn't pay close attention, you wouldn't be able to discern their true emotions.

Mu Heng took a look at the pair of chopsticks. They were the ones that Ruan Mengmeng had just used without realizing it.

Mu Heng opened his mouth and ate the tofu without hesitation. It was sour and sweet, and tasted just right, just like the food that Ruan Mengmeng brought him that night, and it suited his taste.

This made Mu Heng's desire for Ruan Mengmeng even stronger.

"How about it?"

“It tastes good.”

Mu Heng licked the corner of his lips and gave a two-word evaluation. It was unclear whether he was talking about the dish or the person.

Ruan Mengmeng raised her eyebrows, nodded slightly, and began to prepare the second dish.

Twenty minutes later, Ruan Mengmeng made three side dishes, all of which were very homely dishes.

Zhang Wan walked in and saw that the food was delicious. She said with admiration in her eyes, "I could smell the fragrance outside just now, Mengmeng, your cooking skills are very good."

Ruan Mengmeng smiled modestly and said, "I still have to learn from you and grandma."

Zhang Wan smiled, "Go wash your face first, and get ready for dinner."

Ruan Mengmeng nodded and left the kitchen.

Zhang Wan glanced at Mu Heng who was still standing beside her, and understood what was going on. She teased, "If you can marry such a good wife, you will be blessed in the future."

The smile on Mu Heng's lips was obvious, and his eyes were full of pride.

“But we still have to work harder.”

Zhang Wan could tell at a glance that they were not a real couple, but there was a tendency for them to develop in that direction.

She glanced outside the kitchen and said softly, "Tell your aunt if you like Mengmeng but haven't caught up with her yet?"

Mu Heng nodded lightly without saying anything.

Zhang Wan continued, "Tell me, what do you want your aunt to do for you?"

Zhang Wan has watched Mu Heng grow up, so how could she not understand what he is thinking?

Hearing Zhang Wan take the initiative to speak, Mu Heng did not hesitate and said directly: "She has a bad relationship with her family. It's a bit complicated and can't be sorted out at the moment. If we are together, others will be able to find her quickly and hinder us."

After listening to Mu Heng's words, Zhang Wan sighed and said, "Don't worry, I'll discuss this with your uncle, and no one will dare to stop your happiness."

When Mu Heng said this, how could Zhang Wan not understand that he was warning the other members of the Mu family in disguise.

Ever since Mu Heng took office, they have been ready to make a move. It was from that time that the Mu family began to be in turmoil.

Now that Mu Heng wants to start a family, they will definitely try every means to stop him, because if Mu Heng has children, it means they will have no chance of turning things around.

Back then, Grandpa Mu said that only when the head of the Mu family had a successor could he truly take over all the power.

And once Mu Heng gets married, he will have greater power and will interfere in more matters.

By then, the conflicts of interest among households will definitely not be as simple as they are now.

Mu Heng said to Zhang Wan calmly, "Thank you, aunt."

Dinner began. Ruan Mengmeng sat next to Old Madam Mu, and Mu Heng took the initiative to sit next to Ruan Mengmeng.

Mu Guozhi became happy, and he ordered the servants to take out the wine that he had stored for many years so that they could celebrate together.

Ruan Mengmeng doesn't like drinking, especially the smell of alcohol. Because of past experiences, Ruan Mengmeng will be in a bad mood whenever she sees alcohol.

The rich and mellow aroma of wine wafted into her nose. Ruan Mengmeng frowned slightly and endured the discomfort in her body.

Mu Heng noticed it, and he rejected Mu Guozhi: "I can't drink these days."

Although Mu Guozhi felt regretful, he had no choice but to put down his wine glass and suppress his craving.