"Calm down! Calm down!"
In the public area of the supermarket, Shen Lang splashed cold water on his face. Trying not to think about Li Liusi's lovely, pitiful face, his restless emotions gradually settled.
Only after his temper had slowly cooled did Shen Lang let out a breath and leave the restroom.
Returning to the supermarket entrance, Shen Lang smiled at Li Liusi, who had been waiting for a while. "Come on, let's buy some things and kitchen supplies."
"Mm..."
Li Liusi nodded expectantly.
It was as though Shen Lang's increasingly bold behavior toward her in the car earlier had never happened.
The two shopped for over an hour, buying a pile of useful kitchen utensils as well as some nutritious ingredients.
After driving back to Fulung Garden Community and unpacking and arranging all the utensils, Shen Lang handed Li Liusi a spare key to his apartment.
"From now on, come over and cook for me at noon and in the evening. If something comes up and you can't make it, contact me on WeChat."
"Okay."
Li Liusi excitedly gripped the apartment key and answered solemnly, as if she had been entrusted with some sacred mission.
"All right, the kitchen is yours. I still need to head out for a bit."
Shen Lang took his wallet and keys. As he left the room, he tossed out an expectant remark. "Hopefully, when I get back, your cooking won't disappoint me."
After Shen Lang left, Li Liusi solemnly put on an apron. Her once-humble eyes were now filled with determined seriousness.
About half an hour later, Shen Lang hurried back from the bank.
The moment he opened the door, Shen Lang smelled the rich aroma of broth.
Li Liusi had pulled out the dust-covered dining table in the corner and wiped it