Chapter 343

She wanted to find a job with ample free time, like food delivery, something that could utilize fragmented time. She could work after school every day, and on weekends she could deliver whenever she wanted or stay home if she didn't. It sounded like a good suggestion, since the two of them needed to save money for their grand plan for the future, so they had been discussing expenses and travel plans lately. But she vehemently rejected this suggestion. Hua Xin didn't want to see Xia Yan reduced to a pile of human fragments on the street. Every time she scrolled through videos, she saw food delivery drivers involved in accidents. Although she trusted Xia Yan's driving skills, she didn't want to gamble on the probability of a drunk driver or a mentally ill person suddenly running amok. So Xia Yan went back to assembling the computer. "Buzz." The phone vibrated; it was a voice message from Xia Yan. "Honey, I'll be back after I finish assembling the last computer. I'm still in the warehouse. Let's have some noodles for dinner tonight~ mua." "..." Xia Yan's voice sounded cheerful, ending with a cutesy little shrimp head. Even though they'd been married for a long time, Hua Xin still had to complain that this man was incredibly greasy. And... Hua Xin twitched her lips, ignoring the subsequent photo Xia Yan sent of himself with a very cool computer tower, and replayed his voice message. "Let's have some noodles tonight." There were three possibilities for this statement: 1. Xia Yan genuinely wanted noodles, that's why he said that? 2. Xia Yan was concerned about her cooking, that's why he said that? 3. Xia Yan disliked her cooking, that's why he wanted noodles? Although Hua Xin wanted to believe Xia Yan was concerned about her, she had every reason to suspect he genuinely disliked her cooking. Last time, she had impulsively tried her hand at cooking, meticulously following the precise proportions in the recipe book, but without the Thirteen Spices, she was like Naruto without his Rasengan. Even she, who always adhered to the principle of not wasting food, fell silent, wondering if she was permanently bound to Thirteen Spices, only able to cook noodles without the alchemy synthesis table. "Sigh..." Although she was very annoyed, she couldn't let Xia Yan and Chi Shi continue. She'd better just obediently cook noodles... Hua Xin stretched, her figure seemed much healthier after resuming a healthy diet and getting enough nutrition. Her complexion was noticeably better than her already curvaceous figure. It was all thanks to Xia Yan's scientifically balanced diet of meat, eggs, dairy, and fruits, providing a much-needed boost of nutrition for the girl who had been suffering from the effects of Thirteen Spices and various seasonings, laying a foundation for the future. As she stood up from the table, heading towards the kitchen to look for extra noodles, Hua Xin happened to see the calendar on the cabinet under the TV. Summer vacation was still over a month away... It felt like the semester had already passed in the blink of an eye. She hadn't even done anything meaningful yet, and it was already almost over? Time seemed to slip by slowly in the days of going to school, working, and playing with Xia Yan ... but Hua Xin loved this feeling. Nothing was happier than spending each day happily with someone you love, even without great wealth or status, just being peaceful and safe was enough. At the same time, this also meant that she and Xia Yan were about to enter their junior year of college... Would they then have to worry about what to do after graduation? Graduation meant work, and work meant their different views on entering society... but Hua Xin still wanted to stay in the cat cafe as a band forever; she couldn't bear to leave her colleagues Hachimi and Sister Li Xue. But what to do after graduation? The girl suddenly fell into deep thought. Uh... get married and have children? 267. Hua Xin planned to check Xia Yan's development? The night was dimly lit. Most of the hardworking people had already dragged their weary bodies back to their small homes, perhaps with a simple hot meal and warm family members. Or perhaps he'd returned to a cold, lifeless, dark little house, alone on the bed, pondering why life was so meaningless. But thankfully, Xia Yan belonged to the former category. Although he carried a seemingly heavy backpack, he hummed the same tune as the one playing in his Bluetooth headset. The long day's work hadn't affected him; in fact, he seemed to be in a good mood. The aroma of barbecue emanating from him almost assimilated his clothes and the surrounding air. A cool evening breeze blew by, and the chill made him quicken his pace. A man going out to work is like a hunter out in the wild. He always brings home some prey, right? Although his message only asked Hua Xin to cook some noodles, he didn't intend to go home empty-handed. On this vibrant weekend, he had to make sure his wife was happy. And the simplest way to make Hua Xin happy was to cook her a feast. Therefore, Xia Yan specially prepared fragrant barbecue to go with the noodles after work. There's no way around it, a truly excellent man is always so well-prepared when it comes to his wife. He navigated the complex with practiced ease, turning left and right, unlocking the door with one hand with effortless grace... "Welcome home, Master. Would you like to take a shower first, or perhaps have dinner?" "Or..." "Would you like to... with me first?" The deliberate pauses left room for the reader's imagination to run wild. A woman's voice, lingering on each word with a slight lisp, softly rang out as Xia Yan opened the door and entered the house. A girl in a Xia Yan apron was kneeling, holding a pair of chopsticks high in her hands, her slightly lowered arms and the subtle allure of her face, seemingly concealing her features, were incredibly seductive. Her eyes, revealing a mixture of cunning and feigned innocence, held a dangerous glint, as if inviting a sin. Xia Yan, unsurprisingly, first and foremost, his gaze fell upon the alluring glimpse of her cleavage, barely visible beneath her collar, a sight that could be seen with a slight downward tilt of his head. Secondly, he almost immediately closed the door behind him with one hand. Finally, he slightly moved the barbecue he was holding behind him. If there was any man in this world who wouldn't feel excited seeing this scene, then Xia Yan felt that person would definitely not be him. Even a gentleman has to consider the occasion and the situation. Okay, Xia Yan admitted that he just couldn't resist Hua Xin's pitiful maid outfit. Do you know what she just said? Master?! Is this a word that a girl in her student years should say? No, he had to suppress her severely. For a moment, Xia Yan felt his breathing become a little rapid, but for some reason, he had to maintain a somewhat reserved and calm demeanor before he hesitated for a moment and said, "Stand up." "Yes, Master~" Hua Xin surprisingly did not retort like demon girl, but obediently listened to Xia Yan's words and slowly stood up, judging from her temperament.