Lu Sinian's lips curved slightly, and he said nothing.
Mu Yinyin continued to eat, tasting each dish and appearing to have a good appetite.
Lu Sinian smiled, serving her a bowl of soup while speaking softly, "It is my honor to be recognized."
With that, he placed the soup in front of her.
Mu Yinyin picked up the small spoon in the bowl and couldn't help but say, "Yes, thank you, Mr. Lu, for giving me the good fortune to taste your home-cooked meal."
"Still calling me Mr. Lu at this time, isn't that a bit too formal?" Fu Sinian asked with a half-smile.
Mu Yinyin curled her lips. "It's just a title, it's not important."
Just like how she had called Fu Si Ye "husband" for three years, but he had always disliked it. Even though it was the most intimate term, what did it prove, what could it say?
They still got divorced in the end, didn't they?
In fact, she hadn't entered his heart at all during those three years.
Therefore, it was just a title, and there was really no need to dwell on it too much.
"Call me Sinian," he gazed at the person before him, noticing the complexity in her eyes, and guessed that she was reminiscing about the past. He smiled slightly, "The past is the past after all. We need to face the present and the future."
Mu Yinyin snapped back to attention, a slight smile on her lips. "Yes."
"Yinyin."
The sudden address made Mu Yinyin look up at the man.
Lu Sinian didn't say anything specific, just spoke softly, "Have the soup first."
Mu Yinyin's eyes moved slightly, and she didn't speak, but drank the soup.
The taste was fragrant yet rich, not contradictory at all.
Mu Yinyin genuinely wanted to praise it.
In the future, whoever marries Lu Sinian, if he is willing to treat that woman sincerely, she would likely be truly happy for a lifetime.
However, she didn't believe in love at all right now. Coupled with Lu Sinian's current status as a distinguished member of high society, the issue of arranged marriages would likely arise in the future, and there might be some things that wouldn't go as planned.
She could only hope that he would truly meet the woman he loved in the future.
The two continued to eat without speaking further.
Mu Yinyin ate with great focus and felt very comfortable.
Since moving out, her daily meals had been very casual, and she no longer prepared a table full of dishes waiting for Fu Si Ye to return.
Therefore, she felt like she hadn't eaten a proper meal in days.
Lu Sinian had truly fulfilled her today.
Only when Mu Yinyin put down her chopsticks did Fu Si Ye do the same.
Mu Yinyin touched her stomach and couldn't help but exclaim, "I'm so full."
"Mm, it seems to have worked well. I'll continue cooking for you tomorrow."
The implication was that he would come to cook for her again tomorrow.
Mu Yinyin's eyes moved. She immediately said, "No, you have many things to do. There's no need for you to cook for me."
"Consider it as payment for your future check-up of my grandfather."
Mu Yinyin immediately said helplessly, "Isn't this reward too generous?"
"How could it be?" Lu Sinian raised an eyebrow. "I'm afraid it would take many more meals to repay the kindness. How about a lifetime?"
Mu Yinyin: "..."
Her mouth twitched before she slowly said, "Mr. Lu, you are quite skilled."
"I said, call me Sinian."
Sinian.
These two words.
Mu Yinyin didn't feel anything particular, just nodded. "No problem~ Then I'll formally tell you, don't flirt with me usually. You can't move me, and it's a waste of time and effort. We can be very good partners, but anything else, forget it."
This statement was quite clear.
If Lu Sinian had other intentions, there was no need to say more. She wouldn't be tempted, and she had already stated that they would cooperate well.
Lu Sinian shook his head helplessly. "You should rest well today. I'll clean up, and I'll leave shortly."
"No..."
Before the word "use" could even be uttered, Lu Sinian had already stood up to clear the dishes. Mu Yinyin's expression changed, and she immediately stood up and held his arm. "Really, you don't need to. I can clean up myself."
"You're the patient. You might feel unwell after cleaning. Is this a hint for me to stay and take care of you for the night?" Lu Sinian asked with a half-smile.
Mu Yinyin: "..."
Yesterday, her whole body ached, but after a night's rest and her own treatment, her body had recovered more than half. Now, there was only a slight twinge, which probably wouldn't be a problem for her.
"You..."
"Go rest?" Lu Sinian looked at her, his voice gentle, but the undeniable certainty in his eyes was very clear.
Mu Yinyin couldn't quite refuse him, feeling that if she persisted, this man might do something unexpected. She finally said, "Then... you clean up."
With that, Mu Yinyin withdrew her hand.
Lu Sinian curved his lips slightly and said dotingly, "That's a good girl."
Mu Yinyin: "..."
Her eyes moved slightly; she felt that the person before her was a bit strange.
She didn't speak and slowly walked to the living room sofa to sit down.
Normally, when two people are mere acquaintances, there wouldn't be any talk of falling in love.
Love at first sight was even more out of the question; it was simply impossible.
Therefore, Lu Sinian's closeness to her must have a purpose. Even though she had told the man that she was divorced, he still didn't mind and continued to flirt with her, which proved that he was more focused on company interests.
Perhaps it was because of her identity as the King of Hell, or perhaps he valued the development of Fanxing, and thus wanted to get close to her.
Mu Yinyin watched Lu Sinian busy himself in the kitchen, her gaze complex.
He was high and mighty, gentle as jade, with a noble aura, yet now he was... washing dishes.
Even doing such chores did not diminish his elegance and nobility, even giving the impression that washing dishes was an exceptionally sacred act.
Half an hour later, Lu Sinian finished cleaning the kitchen, restoring it to its previous state.
When Lu Sinian came out, he had already taken off his apron.
Mu Yinyin couldn't help but chuckle, "Don't you feel covered in the scent of the kitchen? My kitchen seems to have defiled you."
Lu Sinian curved his lips. "It is my great honor."
Mu Yinyin: "..."
This person was very good at conversation, able to shut down the topic instantly.
She no longer had the energy to emphasize anything.
Lu Sinian, on the other hand, appraised her. "I'll head back now. If you have any issues, call me anytime. I'm nearby."
Mu Yinyin's expression slightly froze. "Nearby?"
Lu Sinian raised an eyebrow, saying nothing.
Mu Yinyin, however, realized that he also had a place in this villa complex.
Finally, she spoke softly, "Alright, then rest early."
"Okay~" Lu Sinian curved his lips slightly. "See you tomorrow."
Mu Yinyin's gaze narrowed, and she was about to say something, but Lu Sinian, as if guessing what she was going to do, spoke with a smile before she could react.