"I'll... I'll definitely cook better food next time.... Master... So please don't be angry... "
Speaking softly since looking towards the scowl on Jian Shen's face was making her feel a chill go down her spine, Luli hoped that even if he didn't praise her he'd at least stop looking like that.
Not replying properly, Jian Shen only snorted and caused Luli's face to turn paler than it already was.
On the inside though, he was starting to feel a little. Had at how shameless he was being.
After all, the food he was eating right now was without any doubt the most tastiest food he ever ate.
Still, if this was what he needed to do to make sure Luli stays scared of him, and since there was also the possibility of her cooking getting better, Jian Shen chose to not take any steps back and kept the act up
Standing up and leaving after he finished eating, Luli as if she was born to take care of a man quickly took away the dishes and plates before bringing dessert back with her.
Seeing this though, Jian Shen only felt that he was being way too strict with her and almost praised her a little when he tasted that dessert which melted inside his mouth.
"Hmmm... This is acceptable. But you should still focus on improving your cooking skills."
Nodding her head hastily, Luli smiled a little from thinking that Jian Shen appreciated her efforts.
Also, the poor woman completely believed in Jian Shen's words because she had indeed placed more effort when making the dessert due to which she thought that the dishes he ate before this were not on par.
Looking away from seeing the small smile on Luli's face which other than making him feel warm increased his guilt, Jian Shen said, "Wash yourself and come back."
"Huh?!"
Trembling since she knew what it was that would happen when a man said those words, Luli despite being scared followed his words and left to wash herself.
...
"Why are you standing in front of the door for no reason? Come inside!"
"Yes!"
Hastily entering the room since Jian Shen had told her to, Luli no longer nervously stayed standing and opened the door.
Gulping hard since she felt more nervous than scared right now, Luli felt even more anxious after seeing how the room was completely dark due to no light being lit inside it.
Luckily, the moonlight coming through the window was enough for her to navigate her way through the room and near the bed Jian Shen was already on top of.
"I'm... Here master."
"Well, what are you waiting for? An invitation? Get up here and serve me."
".... Yes.. "
Replying weekly, Luli slowly got on the bed while clenching her clothes which she was afraid would get ripped at any moment.
"Come here!"
"Aaaa..."
Letting a sound out before she hastily shut her mouth, Luli who had just gotten on the bed was pulled by Jian Shen to the centre of the bed, which was also where he was at.
"Humph! Don't use such strong shampoo and soap from tomorrow onwards... "
Frowning a little since the scent of them was way too much, Jian Shen realised that she most likely used too much of them because she was scared of smelling.
"As you wish... "
Pulling Luli even closer, Jian Shen looked as if he would kiss her at any second.
"You... Did well today. So make sure to rest well."
Turning Luli around the next moment, Jian Shen didn't give her any opportunity to respond and wrapped his arms around her waist.
With her head resting on his arm while her back was pressed against his chest, Jian Shen didn't touch her anywhere else and fell asleep while just hugging her.
Relaxing a little after a while, Luli who realised that nothing she feared was going to happen sighed a little and remembered the words Jian Shen spoke.
You did well today...
Make sure to rest well...
Feeling a little happy since these words in a way was the same as him acknowledging the work she put in, Luli's impression of him turned a little better.
From bloodthirsty and cruel demon, Jian Shen was now a little kind but still bloodthirsty and cruel demon.
Blushing a little since she unexpectedly felt something weird when she thought about being intimate with Jian Shen, Luli very slowly and almost undetectably nestled deeper inside Jian Shen's embrace since this made her feel both warm and comfortable.
Though she didn't know what it was, Luli felt at peace knowing that there was someone next to her.
"Ahhh... "
Putting like a satisfied kitten, Luli fell asleep while muttering to herself that she'd definitely do even better tomorrow and make sure to keep her master satisfied so that he would hug her tomorrow the same way he was right now.
Opening his eyes after he felt that Luli had fallen asleep, Jian Shen felt a little relieved from sensing the changes of the woman inside his arms.
Even though it was only a feeling, Jian Shen was sure that Luli herself had moved even closer to him, if that was even possible.
Due to this, he felt that his decision of not having sex with her was the right one.
Unable to resist the urge and gently kissing Luli's face which looked calm and peaceful under the moonlight, Jian Shen himself fell asleep for real this time.
...
Waking up, Jian Shen found a curious and laughable scene taking place.
Fidgeting weakly inside his embrace, Luli seemed to be trying to move away and not at the same time. And when he finally asked what she was doing, she almost broke into tears and said that she needed to pee but was scared of waking him up.
Almost chuckling, Jian Shen maintained a poker face on the outside and let her go to relieve herself.
But, not before he told her to meet her in the bathroom afterwards since it was time for him to bath.