“Qin Si Ye, are you done with everything? Before I met you, I knew many other men, are you going to compare me to all of them?” Shen Xi rolled her eyes at him helplessly.
Actually, the night before she met Han Hao Ming, she had already slept with him, but she couldn't tell him that for now.
After the dishes were prepared, the two of them walked into the kitchen together to wash, chop, and stir-fry.
Qin Si Ye also tied on an apron and assisted Shen Xi as she instructed.
Although it was his first time cooking, his serious and focused expression, along with his nimble movements, made him look quite skilled.
For a moment, Shen Xi saw him as a lofty god who had suddenly descended to the mortal world, transforming into a domestic man.
Did talented men excel at everything they did?
Shen Xi secretly glanced at him a few times, thinking with amusement: He's truly a good student.
“What are you looking at?” Qin Si Ye suddenly looked up and asked, “Am I also handsome when I cook?”
Huh? He noticed! Did he have eyes on his right side too?
Shen Xi quickly withdrew her gaze, lowered her head to continue chopping vegetables, and said, “You… you’re too narcissistic, aren’t you?”
Upon hearing this, Qin Si Ye immediately stopped what he was doing, wiped his hands, and turned her body to face him, asking, “Look at me. Am I not handsome?”
He suddenly remembered that this woman had never used that word in front of him before.
Holding a knife, Shen Xi gestured towards him, “Stop playing around, I’m still cutting vegetables.”
But Qin Si Ye wouldn’t let her off the hook. He reached out and tickled her under her arms, “Will you say it or not?”
Shen Xi quickly dodged and took a step back. Qin Si Ye stepped forward. Shen Xi couldn't help but giggle at his teasing and finally had to concede.
“Fine, stop. I’ll say it. You are the most handsome man in the world, and you’re handsome in everything you do. Is that enough?”
“That’s more like it.” Qin Si Ye’s lips curved slightly as he returned to the sink to wash vegetables.
As Shen Xi lowered her head to chop vegetables, he unexpectedly kissed her on the cheek.
“Qin Si Ye, what are you doing? I’m wearing a mask.” Shen Xi was startled and instinctively covered her face.
“I like it. I can’t help myself.” Qin Si Ye smiled, “If you feel it’s inconvenient, why don’t you just take off the mask when you come next time?”
What? Take off the mask? That wouldn’t do.
If she did that, wouldn’t this man become even more unrestrained?
“No. Wearing a mask is troublesome. After I leave you, I still need to give Grandma acupuncture.” Shen Xi quickly refused.
A flicker of disappointment flashed in Qin Si Ye’s eyes, “Alright.”
Finally, it was time to stir-fry the dishes. Shen Xi explained as she cooked.
Qin Si Ye listened intently and seemed eager to try. Shen Xi handed him the spatula and stood aside, directing him to do the cooking.
The dishes they made at the end turned out quite delicious.
Qin Si Ye felt a great sense of accomplishment, his handsome face beaming with a joyful smile.
When it was time to make the last dish, a soup, Shen Xi, considering Qin Si Ye’s leg injury, quickly said, “You can’t stand for too long. Why don’t you go out and rest for a while?”
“Okay.” Qin Si Ye obediently untied his apron and hung it on the wall.
Shen Xi thought he would leave soon. She turned her head, her attention focused on the soup in the pot.
Unexpectedly, in the next moment, the man suddenly hugged her from behind, resting his chin in the crook of her shoulder and greedily inhaling her unique fragrance.
“Qin Si Ye, what are you doing? Let go of me.” Shen Xi trembled in panic, clearly sensing a change in the man.
“Xi Xi, I… I miss you.” Qin Si Ye’s voice was soft and alluring.
“No. Qin Si Ye, don’t do this. This is the kitchen. Besides… besides, you still owe me two thank-yous.” Shen Xi’s heart pounded. Was this man crazy to get so aroused at this moment?
She believed she had always been well-behaved and hadn't done anything to provoke him.
Hearing this, Qin Si Ye suddenly looked up, murmuring, “Xi Xi, I’ve done quite a lot for you these past couple of days. Shouldn’t those two thank-yous be complete? I just haven’t detailed them to you.”
Shen Xi’s eyes darted back and forth. What he said did seem to have some truth to it.
Oh my goodness! How could it be so fast? Had she already collected 10 thank-yous?
This man was pushing her too hard. What should she do next?
“Qin Si Ye, your leg is still injured. It’s not appropriate for us to settle this now.” Shen Xi could only find excuses, trying to buy time.
“Then, does that mean once my leg injury heals, we can settle it properly?” Qin Si Ye asked, a smirk playing on his lips.
At that moment, the sound of a door opening was suddenly heard from outside.
“Mm,” Shen Xi quickly replied, prying his hands away forcefully, “Ah Zhe is back. Let go of me quickly.”