Chapter 11 (1/2)

Chapter Eleven: Peeling Prawns

Yun Nan went to the supermarket to buy groceries and daily necessities before returning home; Shi Nian’s house didn’t have many essentials.

Shi Nian could smell the fragrance of food as soon as the elevator door opened, and his mood spontaneously improved.

Standing at the entrance to the penthouse, Shi Nian could tell that Yun Nan was still busy in the kitchen. He stood there for a moment, taking in the lived-in ambiance. Afraid to ruin the cozy atmosphere, he was hesitant to take another step.

Yun Nan came out of the kitchen with a dish. She was wearing an apron with pink and blue stripes.

She was surprised when she saw him standing at the door and asked, “What’s wrong? You’re in the right place. Dinner will be ready in ten minutes.”

She then returned to the kitchen, like it wasn’t her second day in this house.

Shi Nian chuckled at the thought.

By the time Shi Nian changed into his casual wear and came downstairs, the food was already ready.

Yun Nan prepared four dishes and a soup, and they looked scrumptious. Yun Nan handed Shi Nian a bowl of rice and said, “Thank you for your help this morning.”

Shi Nian frowned. Why did she have to ruin the atmosphere by reminding him that this meal was an exchange?

Yun Nan didn’t notice his expression and happily picked up a prawn with a pair of chopsticks and placed it into his bowl. “My braised prawns are delicious!”

However, Shi Nian just looked at the prawn.

“What’s wrong? Do you not eat prawns? You didn’t tell me you have any diet restrictions.”

“I don’t mind eating it, but I don’t want to peel it. It’s so troublesome!” Shi Nian said disdainfully.

“Tsk!” Yun Nan rolled her eyes at him. She picked up the prawn and made short work of peeling it before ‘dumping’ it to Shi Nian.

Seeing Shi Nian’s gobsmacked expression, she snarked, “You’re the troublesome one. Don’t tell me you won’t eat it if no one peeled it for you?!”

Shi Nian picked up the prawn and put it in his mouth. It tasted really good, but he refused to give Yun Nan the satisfaction, and stubbornly stated, “I can eat the other dishes instead.”

Yun Nan eyed him as if he were some unfathomable creature.

Shi Nian picked up a piece of pork rib and took a bite under Yun Nan’s complicated gaze. He praised, “This is pretty good! You’re quite a skilled chef; if you plan to open a restaurant, I will invest in it.”

Yun Nan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at his remark.

Then she had an idea.

She slyly said, “I can make a variety of dishes. I’ll have more time to make them if you provide me more aid, so the more help you give me, the more chances you will have to eat delicious food in the future.”

Shi Nian picked up a prawn and delivered it to Yun Nan’s plate, indicating for her to peel it, before he uttered, “Deal.”