Chapter 3 An Irresponsible Father and a Stepmother Who Cooks Well
Even if it's a marriage of convenience, Mu Yunzhou still needs to maintain harmonious family relationships.
After all, Chao Xian had already done what he promised.
Mu Yunzhou thought for a moment, then sent a message to his assistant before going back to his room to sleep.
Chao Xian looked at the bag the original owner had bought in his room, feeling conflicted.
These bags have absolutely no room for price; they're all expensive basic styles.
Even if you resell it, the market will drive down prices so you won't recoup much of your costs.
Moreover, Chao Xian doesn't have the habit of carrying a bag; his assistant always carries it for him.
But, since it belongs to the original owner.
Chao Xian had no intention of discarding or selling it.
We can only wait until tomorrow to have someone move the wall covering into the walk-in closet.
Before going to bed, Chao Xian checked his phone balance. He had already spent all the millions Mu Yunzhou had given him at the beginning of the month due to several large expenses.
But thankfully it's already the end of the month, so we can just hang in there and it will pass.
But Chao Xian was always the one who paid others' salaries, and there was no money in his card, so he couldn't help but feel a little panicked.
We can't just wait for Mu Yunzhou to give us pocket money.
This is the kind of life where you live as a dependent.
It's really unsettling.
I need to think of a part-time job tomorrow.
After taking a shower, Chao Xian, lost in thought, closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, clutching her blanket.
I'm so tired.
This body hasn't been exercised much, so going out for a day is practically the limit.
But that hot pot place was pretty good.
Chao Xian hasn't dared to eat hot pot like this for two or three years.
Even when he goes out with his team, he cooks a clear broth hot pot all by himself, and he has to rinse the vegetables repeatedly.
During that time, Chao Xian's eyes would light up with envy even when he ate a piece of meat.
When Chao Xian woke up, she picked up her phone and checked the time.
Unexpectedly, an extra sum of money appeared in my bank account.
I looked up and saw that it mentioned a bonus.
Chao Xian was somewhat puzzled.
He quickly realized that it should be Mu Yunzhou who gave it to him.
Now we're living the life of others getting paid.
But Chao Xian was not one to sit idly by and wait for his death.
What if one day Mu Yunzhou discovers his previous intentions? What if one day Mu Yunzhou discovers that he is not the original Chao Xian?
Chao Xian needs to leave the Mu family before this happens.
It's best to leave peacefully.
Chao Xian made up her mind and started looking for part-time jobs on her phone.
Ideally, it should be something that can be made at home.
Before I knew it, Chao Xian had been reading from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Before Chao Xian could even find the part-time job she was looking for...
There was a gentle knock on the door.
Chao Xian touched his slightly long, gray-white hair, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
Who would be looking for him at this time?
"The door's unlocked, come in." Chao Xian lay listlessly on the bed, looking towards the door.
The person outside cautiously opened the door and poked their head in.
Chao Xian perked up immediately upon seeing this.
It is Mu Ziyan.
Today is a workday, but Mu Ziyan didn't go to school?
No matter what Chao Xian said, Mu Ziyan just kept looking at Chao Xian.
With no other option, Chao Xian could only get up and look outside.
They wanted the aunt to take Mu Ziyan away.
Just as Chao Xian approached Mu Ziyan.
'Gurgle—'
My stomach is rumbling.
Chao Xian seemed to understand what Mu Ziyan meant.
"Are you hungry? Where's Auntie? Didn't she cook today?"
Chao Xian strolled leisurely downstairs.
Mu Ziyan followed Chao Xian like a little tail, not saying a word, but staying within two steps behind him.
No cooking was done in the kitchen.
There was no one in the living room; I wonder where the housekeeper went.
"Could it be that you persuaded her to have a change of heart and resign yesterday?"
Chao Xian muttered to himself.
With his back to Mu Ziyan, he naturally didn't see that Mu Ziyan had been staring at him the whole time.
Chao Xian sighed, walked into the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator.
I stared, stunned, at the empty refrigerator.
no……
If you're going to resign, why empty the refrigerator?
Retaliatory resignation?
Chao Xian didn't understand why it took more than an hour for takeout to arrive.
Chao Xian wasn't very hungry yet, and was just about to place an order when she saw her adopted son looking on expectantly beside her.
Upon closer observation, Chao Xian realized that although the child was only in junior high school, he was almost as tall as him. If it weren't for his quiet nature, he would have a strong presence.
Chao Xian snapped out of her daze and opened the grocery delivery app again. She placed an order and it was delivered in just over ten minutes.
I placed the order without hesitation.
Turning his head, Chao Xian saw Mu Ziyan's suspicious gaze, which seemed to speak volumes.
Chao Xian: ?
What? You don't believe I can cook?
Mu Ziyan dared not speak.
He was afraid his stepmother wouldn't feed him.
Chao Xian could see through Mu Ziyan's little scheme at a glance.
He hummed twice, indicating he was planning to show off his skills today.
You should know that his cooking skills were honed through practice.
The agent and assistant both said it was delicious!
When he has free time, he likes to study cooking.
After all, we can't eat it or cook it?
It's good to smell it!
When the food arrived, under Mu Ziyan's suspicious gaze, Chao Xian took the food and went into the kitchen, then turned around as she left, as if remembering something.
He said to Mu Ziyan in a serious tone, "By the way, the food costs 108. Remember to split the bill. You pay 58, and I cooked the meal!"
Mu Ziyan fell completely silent.
His dad... probably gave him the money, right?
Chao Xian didn't care what Mu Ziyan thought; she cooked rice, washed vegetables, poured oil, and stir-fried the dishes.
The movements were completed in one smooth motion.
Mu Ziyan frowned slightly as he smelled the cooking fumes outside.
But looking at Chao Xian's practiced manner, I felt something was off.
This stepmother isn't entirely useless, except for her love of buying luxury handbags, right?
Chao Xian brought the dishes to the table, and while serving the rice, he glanced at his thin adopted son.
They pressed the rice repeatedly.
Mu Ziyan watched as Chao Xian scooped a generous amount of white rice into his bowl, filling it completely.
"Eat more, otherwise you won't be able to win a fight next time and your parents will have to come and pick you up. I feel ashamed even if you don't."
Chao Xian debuted as a child star, having started acting while still in elementary school.
Some people like him, and some people hate him, not to mention that he has been good-looking since he was a child, and many people in school dislike him.
Children are very straightforward. If you don't go to school and aren't our friend, then nobody will play with you.
As he grew older, many people became jealous of Chao Xian.
Back then, Chao Xian was a celebrity, so he couldn't take action and could only endure it each time.
They can't even tell their parents or agents.
Fortunately, he soon started learning at home.
After all, joining a film crew means he can't go to and from school like a normal student.
Later, Chao Xian went to university and came into deeper contact with the entertainment industry, where he had to endure even more.
But Chao Xian also realized that sometimes, if you just endure it, others will think you have no temper and are easy to bully.
Later, Chao Xian learned martial arts.
Everything became wonderful.
Indeed, strength is the foundation of confidence.
Mu Ziyan listened to Chao Xian's words.
He silently swallowed a mouthful of rice.
Try your best, you'll definitely win next time.
When Chao Xian finished eating, Mu Ziyan was still eating that bowl of scrambled rice.
Not daring to waste it, Mu Ziyan forced himself to finish the entire bowl of packed rice under Chao Xian's watchful gaze.
The last bite was forced into my mouth.
His gaze toward Chao Xian was blank.
Chao Xian nodded in satisfaction, got up and left: "Good, remember to wash the dishes."
Mu Ziyan chewed.
They dared not resist.
He's afraid his stepmother, who has a mixed martial arts certificate, will beat him up.
Chao Xian's part-time job journey was not smooth.
Live streamers have to broadcast every day, which is too tiring. They also have to maintain their figure on camera. What's the difference between them and celebrities?
No, no, that won't do.
Pass!
Chao Xian tossed and turned in bed, holding her phone.
Staring at his phone with a resentful expression.
Why is it so hard to find a part-time job?
It's harder than learning to cook!
Thinking of this, Chao Xian sat up.
yes!
He can cook.
Showing your hands without showing your face is a pretty good part-time job.
Chao Xian acted immediately, ordering a stand online for next-day delivery.
While you're at it, check out how other bloggers record their cooking videos.
Do what you love, and love what you do.
In addition, because she was too busy with work in the past, she could only cook when she had time to rest. The blogger can shoot videos when she wants to, and take a break when she doesn't want to.
Overall, it should be much easier than being in the entertainment industry.
Mu Ziyan knocked on Chao Xian's door for two days in a row.
Fortunately, Chao Xian's daily routine has been adjusted.
When I opened the door, I saw Mu Ziyan holding a milk tea and handed it to me.
Chao Xian raised an eyebrow, took it, and saw that it was the blueberry yogurt she had drunk that day.
"Good girl, I'll cook for you now."
Mu Ziyan nodded.
Chao Xian was somewhat surprised, as this was the first time he had seen Mu Ziyan like this.
Even Mu Ziyan in her memories was like a child living in his own world.
Now I interact with him.
Today's merit +1!
"By the way, has my package arrived? Could you unpack it for me and put it in the kitchen? It's too heavy, I don't want to carry it." Chao Xian ordered his new 'servant' in a serious manner.
Seeing Mu Ziyan's resentful gaze, as if she were abusing a child.
Chao Xian simply ignored it.
Pretend you didn't see it.
The package had arrived long ago and was placed at the door. Mu Ziyan carried it in and obediently placed it in the kitchen. After opening it, she stood motionless in front of the shelf.
"Why don't you put the cardboard box by the door? What are you doing squatting here?" Chao Xian asked, sounding puzzled.
Upon hearing Chao Xian speak, Mu Ziyan snapped out of his daze and followed Chao Xian's instructions one by one.
Chao Xian shook his head when he saw this.
You really can't trust novels these days.
What is autism?
This is at most a quiet, introverted, and socially awkward little boy.
When Mu Ziyan returned, Chao Xian had already set up the tripod, then put his phone on to record video and adjusted the angle.
I originally intended to set a countdown.
Turning around, I saw that Mu Ziyan had already returned.
Chao Xian's smiling face made Mu Ziyan involuntarily take a step back in fear.
Chao Xian was cooking, while Mu Ziyan was pressing the shutter and close buttons for Chao Xian.
Holding the support frame, he would go wherever Xian said he wanted to go.
When it's time to eat.
Looking at the delicious-looking and fragrant food in front of her, Mu Ziyan's previous fatigue vanished completely.
Mu Ziyan faced the bowl of tightly packed white rice that had just been placed in front of him.
Mu Ziyan had also gained experience.
I finished each bite of rice and each bite of vegetables in one sitting.
"Why hasn't the nanny cooked these past two days? Ask your dad about the nanny who used to cook."
After saying this, Chao Xian left the restaurant.
Mu Ziyan understood.
He washes the dishes.
Chao Xian took out his computer, went downstairs and sat in the living room, watching Mu Ziyan's somewhat awkward back view.
Afterwards, Chao sat on the sofa, drinking the milk tea his adopted son had bought for him, and turned on his computer to upload the video he had just filmed.
Start editing.
For Chao Xian, editing is a new skill.
After all, Chao Xian has his own team.
Professionals should do professional things.
At first, Chao Xian needed to use the search function in the editing software, but later...
Chao Xian gradually got the hang of it.
After washing the dishes, Mu Ziyan came over and sat down next to him.
Mu Ziyan sat obediently to the side and watched as her stepmother finished editing, registered a platform account, and uploaded the video with one click.
Chao Xian shut down the computer and slumped onto the sofa.
He looked as if some little demon had drained his life force.
Mu Ziyan then handed his watch to Chao Xian.
The above is a conversation between Mu Ziyan and Mu Yunzhou.
Chao Xian glanced at it and found it quite interesting.
Mu Ziyan: Auntie?
Mu Yunzhou: I've resigned.
Just two sentences?
The conversation between the father and son is quite interesting.
A conversation like that between strangers.
Chao Xian was too lazy to pick up his phone, so he started pressing the letters on his watch. However, Chao Xian didn't know how to use the nine-key keypad at all. After pressing the wrong keys several times, Chao Xian angrily shoved the watch into Mu Ziyan's hand.
Ask your dad when your new aunt is coming.
Mu Ziyan dared not disobey her stepmother and could only silently send messages to Mu Yunzhou.
Mu Yunzhou replied to his messages instantly.
Mu Ziyan glanced at it and handed it to Chao Xian.
Mu Yunzhou: We haven't found a suitable candidate yet.
Chao Xian almost laughed out of anger. So they're starving because they can't find a suitable match?
The next message from Mu Yunzhou came quickly.
Mu Yunzhou: Your stepfather can cook. If you're hungry, just ask him. If he doesn't want to cook, he can order takeout, something expensive.
Chao Xian finished reading it.
He looked at Mu Ziyan beside him and gave his evaluation: "A father with no sense of responsibility whatsoever."
Mu Ziyan nodded under Chao Xian's pressure.
I dare not offend my stepmother.
My stepmother is a great cook.
If there's food to eat, that's mom!
"Fine, I'll forgive him since you filmed the video for me."
Chao Xian raised his chin slightly.
Mu Ziyan didn't understand why his stepmother forgave his father even though he had filmed her.
But Mu Ziyan kept nodding.
The food was delicious.
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