Chef Hua
Chapter 417: Episode 230: In Broad Daylight..._2

Chapter 417: Episode 230: In Broad Daylight..._2

She pulled out another separate bundle, "I also brought you a few clothes and two pairs of shoes. You should change frequently. If there are any you don’t have time to wash, just give them to me. I’ll take them home to clean; you don’t have to lift a finger."

Seemingly nagging? She felt she was indeed nagging, but... having someone by your side willing to fuss over you nonstop seemed like quite a blessing.

Meng Yuhuai smiled, standing patiently to the side. She would say something, and he would respond, curling his lips, "I’m not that busy. It’s just a few clothes; I can wash them myself. There’s no need..."

"Are you silly?" Hua Xiaomai cocked her head, half seriously and half jokingly glaring at him, "If you keep fewer clothes by your side, I can use it as an excuse to visit you more—unless you don’t want me to come? But I miss you, what should I do?"

His words were smooth and her demeanor amusing. Meng Yuhuai felt his heart soften like dough. He raised his hand to brush away the hair from her forehead, chuckling, "Your method is excellent. I think, why not take all the clothes back and deliver them daily? How does that sound?"

"Pfft, I’m not that free," Hua Xiaomai laughed, her eyes crinkling as she showed him a newly made straw mat, glancing at his expression, "My mother made this. After weaving it, she polished it twice, not a single splinter remains, much better than what you buy outside! She was worried about you feeling hot and spent several nights on this, yet she sleeps on the old mat herself... She’s clearly worried about you. I told her to come along, but she refused. After all, she’s afraid of how you might react."

Meng Yuhuai understood her underlying message, his eyebrows slightly furrowing and his tone becoming somewhat displeased, "Don’t meddle too much. I know what I’m doing. Just take care that she doesn’t bully you, that’s enough."

His statement effectively shut down any counterarguments Hua Xiaomai might have had, leaving her unsure how to continue.

Should she tell him she hadn’t suffered at all and actually found their verbal sparring quite fun? Seeing is believing, yet he had to believe it!

This was really... She felt a bit annoyed and started picking at a small wooden knob on the table. Suddenly, she felt her body move, swiftly lifted off the ground, and forcibly pushed against a wall. She couldn’t help but lowly shout and quickly grabbed his collar, trying to back away, but there was no retreat.

His body was burning hot, like a branding iron, even through his clothes.

In this modest and cramped room, warm fragrances swirled momentarily.

Meng Yuhuai’s eyes, dark as stones, shimmered as he spoke in a hoarse voice, "How do you know I’d definitely be at the Escort Agency during the day? What if you came and couldn’t find me?"

Hua Xiaomai clutched his collar tightly, anxiously looking down at her feet dangling in the air, helplessly saying, "Didn’t you mention that you only need to protect the Warehouse Guard early in the morning and late at evening? Unless something unexpected happens, of course you’d be at the Escort Agency... Can you please put me down first? What are you doing in broad daylight... "

"In broad daylight, you feel embarrassed?" Meng Yuhuai chuckled softly.

Hua Xiaomai has never been particularly reserved about marital affairs, and upon hearing his words, her lips pursed slightly, "Not really, I was just saying. Still, I’ve informed my mother, and I don’t need to rush home tonight. You..."

Meng Yuhuai’s eyes lit up, "Tonight’s matters are for tonight. Let’s talk about something else now."

"Oh come on!" Hua Xiaomai was both amused and exasperated, using one hand to stem against his chest, "But I have a serious matter to discuss with you. Can you listen to me first?"

"Since you’re not going home tonight, we can talk about it later," Meng Yuhuai stubbornly retorted, clearly setting the tone that he was in no mood for delay, holding her in his arms while managing to sneak a hand up his shirt.

"Listen to me, you’ll regret it," Hua Xiaomai hastily lifted her arm to block him, "If something noisy happens later and someone hears it, I might just never visit again, but it’s you who’ll have to explain to your peers!"

As if on cue, a voice called from outside, "Yuhuai, are you free?"

Unable to contain herself, Hua Xiaomai burst out laughing, "I told you nothing would happen during the day, but you just wouldn’t believe me, now what?"

Meng Yuhuai was both amused and frustrated, finally willing to put her down, and quickly pecked her on the lips, "I’ll go out and take care of some things. These days, most of the brothers at the Escort Agency are gone, and besides me, no one else is staying in the backyard. Tonight, whatever noise you want to make, feel free."

He walked towards the door, took a few steps, then turned back skeptically, "Do you really have something serious to talk about?"

"Yes, it’s really important," Hua Xiaomai quickly nodded earnestly.

"Alright, we’ll talk in detail when I get back," Meng Yuhuai brightly responded and walked out the door.

...

He did not return to the Escort Agency until the lighting of the lamps.

Dinner was prepared by Hua Xiaomai and Zuo Jinxiang together, adding several fresh dishes not commonly served at the Escort Agency, much to everyone’s delight, as they cleared the plates with lively chatter.

After dinner, everyone dispersed one after another. Hua Xiaomai helped Zuo Jinxiang clean up the kitchen and then followed Meng Yuhuai back to the backyard. As soon as she entered the room, she stood by the door with a stern face, "Don’t mess around, I’m covered in sweat and cooking smells. Even if you don’t mind, I do. Let me speak first."

Meng Yuhuai couldn’t help but smile, leading her to sit by the table, "What’s so urgent, let’s hear it."

Hua Xiaomai sighed in relief, grinned at him, and cautiously said, "I was thinking of buying the small restaurant and the land behind it to properly set everything up. What do you think... does it sound good?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote at Qidian (qidian.com) with a recommendation ticket or monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)