418 In A Bliss (2/2)
”Not for you,” Xiu broke his smile almost instantly. ”I have dinner plans with Cali but instead of taking her out, I thought having a homecooked dinner would be the best choice. And since she must have eaten a lot of western delicacies I thought some traditional old touch of cuisine would do her some good.”
Darren sighed out in disappointment, ”And here I thought after resigning, you'd have more time for me.”
”Don't try that on me,” warned Xiu sternly. As Ben parked the car, she turned to ask, ”Would you like to come with me or would you like to wait here?”
”I'm a loyal person,” said Darren making her frown before he concluded with, ”I'll follow my queen anywhere.” Xiu was left gaping at him but she really had no words for him.
Inside the supermarket, it didn't take her long to collect everything on her list but when it came to ingredients for steamboat, she was in deep trouble, ”Regan!”
”Huh? What?”
”Should I make a clear soup base or spicy soup base for Cali?” asked Xiu seriously. ”Which one would she prefer?”
”She can eat anything,” answered Darren offhandedly before adding, ”But I think spicy would do match her taste better.”
Xiu thought about it and nodded before saying, ”Since I like a clear soup base, I'll just make both. Good thing I have the special pot with the divider in the middle for just these occasions.” Darren really wanted to ask why did she even ask for his suggestion then? But she wasn't done yet as she went on with, ”Does she prefer seafood or meat?”
”She isn't very fond of seafood but she can eat it,” said Darren.
”What kind of meat then?”
”Huh?”
Xiu pointed in front at the long aisle as she said, ”Beef, mutton, lamb, chicken, duck?”
”Sweets, why are you asking so much? Just take whatever you think is good.”
Xiu stretched her hand to pull his hair making him yelp slightly as she said, ”Why did I bring you if you're not even gonna help me? Be a good boy and help me with everything.”
Darren pouted at her sadly but she didn't pay attention. However, he couldn't help smiling when he saw her attentively picking everything. He was just following her around with the trolley. She did everything on her own.
They really looked like a married couple out for grocery shopping. Aiyo, the thought was enough to leave Darren in bliss for another year or so.