As they chatted, they soon reached the doorway of the house. Shen Mianmian casually asked, "Brother He, have you had dinner? I’m going to cook later. Why don’t you come over and eat with us?"
He Nan’s eyes flashed, "I’ll come over after my shower." ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel•fire.net
Shen Mianmian was not one to treat herself poorly. After her rebirth, her goal was to eat well, drink well, and sleep well. Each time she cooked, even if it was just her and Xiaocui, she would prepare two dishes and a soup, with a combination of meat and vegetables.
With He Nan there, she cooked two additional dishes. Brother He had a good appetite, so she prepared ample portions for each dish.
She had a habit when cooking: she would cut, wash, and arrange all the ingredients before she started stir-frying.
No sooner had the first dish hit the wok than the doorbell rang. Xiaocui had a key, so it must be Brother He outside.
She trotted over to open the door and then dashed back to the kitchen, calling out as she ran, "Brother He, take a seat on the sofa and watch some TV. The food will be ready soon."
He Nan acknowledged softly and started watching the news on the television.
The scent of meat wafted from the kitchen and occasionally, one could catch a glimpse of her moving about inside.
Shen Mianmian had grown to a height of 1.65 meters and weighed just over ninety pounds. There wasn’t an ounce of excess fat on her tiny waist, and even her silhouette deserved full marks.
He Nan suddenly realized that the little girl before him was gradually turning into a young lady, no longer the little girl who shook from the cold in the depth of winter, wearing only a thin coat.
Such a girl, like a pearl dusted off, shined radiantly, becoming a bright star in the school...
He couldn’t help narrowing his eyes slightly when he thought of the young boys, in the throes of first love, who would surely covet her with ill intentions. His gaze revealed a hint of menace akin to the Forest Wolf King, dangerous and domineering.
When Xiaocui entered the house, she saw He Nan sitting in the living room, exuding an aura of chilliness.
Even though she had eaten with He Nan several times, she was still nervous and scared every time she saw him.
She tried to make her expression look natural, but her voice betrayed her emotions as soon as she spoke.
He Nan reined in the chill in his eyes and responded indifferently.
Xiaocui dared not look at him any longer, and using the excuse of helping Shen Mianmian cook, she hurried into the kitchen, her heart pounding with fear.
Shen Mianmian teased her, laughing, "Brother He may seem cold outside, but he’s really nice, you don’t need to be afraid of him."
"That’s easy for you to say, but Brother He’s presence is just too imposing," Xiaocui whispered, afraid that He Nan would overhear. "Mianmian, aren’t you afraid of him?"
If she were alone with Brother He, she would be so scared that she’d find it hard to breathe.
"I was scared at first when I met him, but after getting to know him better, the fear went away a bit." To say she’s not afraid at all would be a lie; Brother He can be really intimidating when he has a stern face.
That kind of natural authority is not something ordinary people have.
"So you’re still afraid!" Xiaocui thought Shen Mianmian was very brave to be alone with Brother He. "What kind of wife will Brother He have to find in the future so that she won’t be afraid of him? Ordinary people would probably be scared to death by him, right?"
He Nan, who had good hearing, caught Xiaocui’s words even as she deliberately kept her voice low and the kitchen door was open, letting sound through. Frowning in thought, he wondered, was he really that frightening?
Just then, he heard Shen Mianmian burst into a chuckle, "You’re exaggerating. Actually, if you think about it from another angle, there are quite a few advantages to having someone like Brother He as a partner. He’s handsome and capable, which is impressive. Since he’s cold on the outside, most women won’t dare to approach him, so there’s no worry about him being snatched away. Plus, you can take him out and be sure to bring him back."