Chen Xi ladled the soup over the noodles and untied the apron that had made her feel somewhat restrained.
If Lin Yue hadn't started clamoring for her specially made tomato-and-egg noodles the moment she woke up this morning, Chen Xi wouldn't even have bothered turning on the stove.
"Finished?"
A pleasant voice sounded beside her ear. Chen Xi glanced back and realized that the blonde girl had appeared behind her at some point.
Lin Yue hugged her tightly while bringing her nose close to Chen Xi's neck and sniffing lightly.
"Are you a dog? Why have you been sniffing me nonstop lately?" she teased out of habit.
"Mm, I really am a dog," Lin Yue answered seriously, then kissed Chen Xi's neck without holding back.
The corners of Chen Xi's lips lifted slightly as she teased, "Did you even brush your teeth before kissing me?"
"I think you're the one who didn't brush your teeth, aren't you?" Lin Yue rolled her eyes, then happily carried her tomato noodle soup out of the kitchen.
Sitting at the dining table, Lin Yue tucked the loose strands by her ear aside and slowly savored the long-missed noodles.
"Is it good?" Chen Xi followed her out of the kitchen and sat down beside her.
"Anything you make is delicious," Lin Yue answered without hesitation.
Hearing that, Chen Xi paused with her chopsticks halfway up. Resting her cheek on one hand, she looked sideways at Lin Yue.
"Can't you give a different answer? It makes it sound like you'd say that even if I cooked something terrible. How are you any different from those fake reviewers on food delivery apps?"
"Um—"
Chen Xi hadn't expected Lin Yue not to retort this time. After pondering for a moment, she said earnestly, "The tomato soup has the