He woke up from the bed carefully, not to wake up Xu Feng Yang. He walked to the kitchen with light steps to prepare breakfast. After ensuring everything was ready, Lee Taemin carried the breakfast plate back to Xu Feng Yang's bedroom. He placed it carefully on the bedside table along with a small note.
Lee Taemin left his house briskly, heading towards the bus stop. That day was his working day at the restaurant where he worked as a waiter.
He patiently waited for the bus, checking his watch to avoid being late. After a few minutes, the bus he was waiting for arrived. Lee Taemin boarded the bus and found a comfortable seat.
Upon reaching the restaurant, Lee Taemin entered and was immediately greeted with questions from the restaurant boss, Boss Zhang. His boss noticed that Lee Taemin's face was covered in bruises and wounds.
Boss Zhang: "Taemin, what happened to your face? Why are you injured like this?"
Lee Taemin quickly felt a little panicked as he didn't want to raise suspicion. He thought of a quick and plausible answer. With a slight tremble in his voice, Lee Taemin replied, "Ah, Boss Zhang, I'm sorry. I fell down the stairs at home. It's nothing, just a minor scrape."
Boss Zhang furrowed his brow, concerned about Lee Taemin's condition. However, he nodded and said, "Alright, be careful from now on. Get back to work now. Maybe it's better if you help in the kitchen today, so the customers won't wonder about the injuries on your face."
Lee Taemin felt relieved to hear the response from his boss. He quickly headed to the kitchen and put on a white apron. He had worked as a waiter in his previous life, and his experience and memories from his original body made his job easier.
Xu Feng Yang slowly woke up after feeling the gentle touch of morning light sneaking through the window. He rubbed his eyes and noticed the silence around him. As his vision focused, he saw a beautifully set breakfast and a small note on the bedside table. He picked up the note and read it.
"Good morning. I cooked breakfast for you. I'm leaving for work now. - Lee Taemin."
Xu Feng Yang's eyes then fell on the awaiting breakfast plate in front of him. Its tempting aroma filled the air, enticing Xu Feng Yang's appetite to indulge in this delicious meal.
Sitting alone in the room, Xu Feng Yang's gaze drifted into the distance. His mind was filled with the ongoing conflict between the Northern and Southern factions, as well as Qin Yunan's schemes.
However, his thoughts were also occupied with the question of who among the Northern faction he trusted might have betrayed him. His father's death was caused by Qin Yunan, who had infiltrated his household staff as a servant.
Becoming a servant in Xu Feng Yang's household was not an easy task; they had to pass a selection process first. How Qin Yunan managed to insert his people as servants in the household was still unknown.
And he suspected that there were still unknown traitors hiding among his trusted allies. His suspicions grew stronger after he nearly experienced an assassination attempt. During that time, only a few of his trusted confidants knew about his whereabouts. Whether Qin Yunan himself was aware of his presence or if there was a traitor within his group remained uncertain.
He felt hurt and disappointed, as he had never imagined that someone around him would commit such betrayal. He made sure to seek revenge against those who had betrayed him.
Xu Feng Yang: "I swear. I won't let this betrayal go unnoticed."
Realizing that he had to handle this situation carefully, he knew that seeking the truth required intelligence and the right strategies. He didn't want to get trapped in the tricks and traps that the traitor might have set up.
He understood that his current situation didn't allow him to seek revenge recklessly. If he did so without careful consideration, he might get killed without even knowing who the real traitor was. Therefore, he realized that the first step he needed to take was to hide, gather evidence, and think about who the betrayer was.
He had to differentiate between those loyal to him and rebuild a solid foundation of trust. He knew that not everyone around him might be involved in the betrayal, and he had to be cautious in choosing allies and uncovering the truth.
After much thought, Xu Feng decided to prioritize rest and recovery before continuing his investigation into the traitor who tried to kill him. By taking care of his own needs first, he hoped to regain energy and return in the best condition to face the unknown enemy.
After finishing the morning shift as a waiter at the restaurant, Lee Taemin changed his uniform and walked out of the establishment. He went home with his mind filled with thoughts on how to avoid Xu Feng Yang's suspicions towards him. Despite Xu Feng Yang having a good impression of him, Xu Feng Yang remained wary. He could sense it from Xu Feng Yang's gaze.
To create a more harmonious atmosphere, Lee Taemin decided to cook a meal for Xu Feng Yang. He remembered the saying that the best way to win someone's heart is through their stomach.
On the way back, he stopped briefly to buy some simple ingredients that could be used. Although they were just ordinary ingredients, he had cooking skills and could turn them into delicious dishes. He hoped that with the dishes he made, he could alleviate some of Xu Feng Yang's suspicions towards him.
After arriving home, he carefully opened the door and immediately inquired about Xu Feng Yang's condition. With a concerned expression, he asked,
Lee Taemin: "Is your wound still hurting, Xu Feng Yang?"
Xu Feng Yang, sitting on the sofa, answered with a gentle smile, "My wound doesn't hurt anymore, Taemin."
Hearing that, Taemin smiled with relief and felt at ease. Without further ado, Taemin walked towards the kitchen and began to prepare the ingredients for cooking. Seeing him busy in the kitchen, Xu Feng Yang, who wanted to help, offered.
Xu Feng Yang: "Can I help with anything?"
Taemin gently declined and said, "It's better if you just wait, so your wound doesn't get worse."
Xu Feng Yang nodded understandingly and chose to wait at the dining table, trusting Taemin's cooking skills.
Meanwhile, Taemin attentively created the delicious dishes. He carefully arranged the ingredients and cooked with his honed skills. In the peaceful atmosphere, the fragrant aroma of the dishes began to spread around their home. Taemin happily admired his work and took plates to serve the dishes.
Lee Taemin: "The food is ready. Let's eat."
Lee Taemin sat at the dining table, facing Xu Feng Yang. Both of them started to enjoy the dishes that were served with gusto. Xu Feng Yang tasted the skillfully made dishes by Taemin, and as the delicious flavors hit his taste buds, his appetite grew even stronger.