It had been a long time since she last entered the kitchen; thus, she was unaccustomed to it. Naturally, her culinary skills could not match Youyou's, but the taste of her food was still digestible.
Mu Yazhe was taking a nap while hugging a pillow when she finally placed the noodles and sautéed veggies on the table.
She approached him gingerly, but as she saw the tiredness on his face, she could not bring herself to disturb him. In the end, she still gently woke him up.
"The noodles are ready!"
He was startled awake. For a split moment, his eyes were sharp. However, as his vision adjusted and reflected Yun Shishi's happy smile, his gaze gradually filled with warmth, and he returned to his unguarded and peaceful state.
She was taken aback.
Earlier, in that split second when he just opened his eyes, there was so much coldness and murderous intent radiating off them.
It was frightening.
