Upon Zhou Ling's return to the old residence, he was greeted with a heartwarming sight.
"What's with all the joy?" Zhou Ling handed his coat to Butler Li.
Liao Ning looked at him with surprise. "You're back. The cubs and I were just discussing something about you."
Zhou Ling was taken aback. "Me? What's going on?"
"Let the cubs fill you in. It's a surprise!" Liao Ning playfully blinked at him. "I must say, I was genuinely shocked!"
Zhou Ling raised an eyebrow, instantly intrigued. "Well then, I'll lend my ears to the cubs' tale of how they managed to frighten our esteemed chef, Liao Ning."
"I assure you, it's enough to surprise Colonel Zhou," Liao Ning teased, refusing to show any vulnerability. "I'll go prepare dinner now. Listen to the cubs."
"I'll lend a hand too. You can hear the story later," Zhou Ling offered, rolling up his sleeves as he made his way to the kitchen.
