Mei Is The Cutest In The World!

"Finally done moving!"

Kiana stood on the grounds of Senba Academy, looking completely drained.

"I'm so tired~"

I did most of the heavy lifting, though.

Why are you tired?

Seeing Kiana's expression, Dong Moxuan couldn't help but complain in his mind.

"Hey, what's with that look? Are you unhappy about helping me with the work?"

Dong Moxuan's expression didn't escape Kiana's notice. Her brow twitched slightly, and she asked him with a hint of annoyance.

"No, no, no! It's my honor to help Miss Kiana!"

Hearing Kiana, Dong Moxuan quickly begged for mercy.

"So, Miss Kiana, can I leave now?"

"What do you think?"

Kiana scoffed at Dong Moxuan's question. "This little thing alone can't make up for the losses you caused me."

"Then what else do you want?"

Seeing that Kiana wasn't going to let it go, Dong Moxuan spread his hands forward, adopting a "whatever you want" attitude.

"Tch, so impatient!"

Seeing this, Kiana frowned slightly.

"Class is about to start. We'll settle our accounts later."

"Um, Xuan, what's your phone number?"

Ah, got a new nickname. Too bad I don't want it at all.

Dong Moxuan thought to himself, then asked, "What do you want my phone number for?"

"Why so many questions? Are you going to give it to me or not?"

"Fine, I'll give it to you, okay?"

Dong Moxuan, looking a bit wronged, gave Kiana his phone number.

If you want my number, just ask for my number. Why so fierce?

"So, Kiana, what's your number?"

"What do you want my number for? Are you plotting something against me?"

After Kiana noted down Dong Moxuan's number on her phone, she became instantly wary at his question, saying with a contemptuous tone.

Dong Moxuan: "..."

Fine, fine, whatever Miss Kiana says goes!

"So, can I go now, Miss Kiana!"

"Such a petty man..."

As if sensing Dong Moxuan's displeasure, Kiana crossed her arms and muttered softly.

"That's right, you're useless now. You can scram!"

"Wait!"

Seeing Dong Moxuan turn to leave, Kiana called out to him, tossing him a can of Otaku Happy Water.

"I just bought this. Drink it as payment for helping me move. Don't say I mistreated you!"

With that, Kiana opened another can of Otaku Happy Water, drank some, and turned to leave.

"Class is starting soon, so I'm off!"

Dong Moxuan: "..."

Watching the silver-haired girl's hurried departure, Dong Moxuan gave a wry smile and opened the can of Otaku Happy Water in his hand.

"Forget it..."

"I'm home!"

In the afternoon, after finishing her day of studies, Mei returned home with her bag.

She greeted the entrance as she changed her shoes.

However, she was actually alone at home.

She did this out of habit and because of the customs in this island nation.

Even though it was awkward to not receive a response, Mei was already used to it.

The girl named Mei had long been accustomed to being alone, accustomed to solitude.

After all, who could blame her when she had such an irresponsible father?

However, today seemed a little different.

"You're back? Mei."

A voice from the kitchen surprised her. Mei suddenly realized that a guy named Dong Moxuan had shamelessly decided to stay at her place yesterday.

"Your school lets out so early! Go watch TV in the living room for a bit, dinner will be ready soon."

Mei followed the voice to the kitchen and found Dong Moxuan wearing an apron, stir-frying something.

"M-Mr. Dong Moxuan, are you making dinner?"

Mei was quite astonished by the scene in the kitchen.

After all, while the male leads in anime were often domestic gods with cooking skills so amazing they'd make you weak in the knees, the reality was that men skilled in cooking in Waguo were as rare as giant pandas, if not rarer.

Moreover, Waguo men were notoriously chauvinistic. Some, even if they were chefs, wouldn't cook for their families at home because they'd feel it was beneath them.

Therefore, as a pure Waguo Lady, Mei was naturally surprised by Dong Moxuan's actions.

What's more, in her eyes, Dong Moxuan was just someone freeloading... No, no, no!

Thinking of this, the image of Dong Moxuan delivering her lunch earlier that day flashed through Mei's mind, and she immediately blushed at her own prejudice.

Mr. Dong Moxuan only acted like he did yesterday because he had no other choice; he's actually a good person!

Mei mentally gave Dong Moxuan a "good guy" card.

"Since I'm staying at Mei-chan's place for now, if I don't do anything, I'd feel like I'm just freeloading!"

Hearing Mei's slightly questioning tone, Dong Moxuan lightly scratched his cheek with his finger and said with a soft chuckle, "Mei, why don't you go watch TV in the living room for a bit? The last dish is almost ready."

"Okay... I understand!"

Still a bit dazed, Mei turned and left after hearing Dong Moxuan's words, feeling a bit dizzy.

Less than a few minutes later, Dong Moxuan brought the last dish to the dining table.

"Alright, Mei, we can eat now!"

"..."

Looking at Dong Moxuan with a smile on his face, Mei felt a strange sense of déjà vu, as if time had somehow shifted.

Yesterday had been similar, with her sitting alone on the sofa and him cooking alone in the kitchen.

But somehow, their roles had quietly switched without them even noticing.

Sitting down at the dining table and looking at the beautifully presented, aromatic, and delicious food before her, even Mei, who wasn't particularly passionate about food, felt her appetite stirred.

Looking at Dong Moxuan, whose expression was a mixture of a smile and something else, Mei's cheeks flushed. She quickly clasped her hands together and said, "Itadakimasu!"

With that, she picked up a piece of braised pork rib, still glistening with sweet, red oil.

"How does it taste? I'm quite confident in my cooking skills!"

Dong Moxuan asked the black-haired, long-haired girl with confidence.

In his past life, as an otaku, the only thing Dong Moxuan could truly boast about was his heaven-sent culinary talent.

This wasn't just self-praise; it was market-tested.

At least, the kids at the orphanage back then... ahem, anyway, Dong Moxuan was very confident in his cooking.