When Xu Mu saw the two of them head for the kitchen, he felt another wave of pity for Jessie.
Poor Jessie had no idea what she was about to go through.
Oh well. Since she had come to this world, she might as well experience the legendary horrors of Western Continent cooking.
Then Xu Mu, who had been enjoying her impending misfortune, suddenly froze. What about me?
As Xu Mu dreaded the coming dinner, his phone rang again.
He answered, puzzled, and heard a cool voice on the other end.
"Xiao Mu, it's your Aunt Xiaoxiao."
Xu Xiaoxiao's voice was unusually cold, but Xu Mu could hear a trace of warmth in it.
He knew that warmth was reserved just for him.
"Xiao Mu, I'm at the entrance to Magic City Academy. Come out for a moment!"
Before Xu Mu could reply, she hung up.
Xu Mu paused, then smiled. Aunt Xiaoxiao really was something else.
Guys, isn't this my chance?
I can escape that delicious dinner!
Xu Mu headed for the entrance. Aunt Xiaoxiao wanted to see him, and he couldn't keep her waiting.
He quickened his pace.
When Xu Mu reached the entrance to Magic City Academy, he saw a cool, aloof woman standing nearby. Her eyes held a commanding authority.
Wherever she looked, her gaze seemed to be assessing everything.
But when her eyes fell on Xu Mu, that commanding gaze softened at once.
"Xiao Mu, I'm over here! Come on!"
She waved to him as she spoke. Xu Mu spotted Xu Xiaoxiao and walked over with a smile.
"Aunt Xiaoxiao, not busy today? What made you think of coming to see me?"
When she heard him teasing her, Xu Xiaoxiao quickly replied,
"What's that supposed to mean? Can't I come see my nephew unless