"Big brother, this is a reward for you!" Tang Rong's small face turned as red as a ripe apple.

A reward?

Tang Rong had indeed mentioned giving Ye Xiao a reward, but he hadn't expected it to be such a reward. Standing there, he was somewhat stunned. Such a reward was really exciting!

Ling Shuya immediately said to Tang Rong, "Rongrong, men and women shouldn't be too intimate!"

"Big brother, isn't this the kind of reward you like the most?" Tang Rong blushed.

When Ye Xiao heard Tang Rong's words, he was also slightly taken aback, realizing how he appeared in Tang Rong's mind…

Ye Xiao quickly smiled and said, "As long as it's a reward from Rongrong, I like it. Ah, you must be starving. Big brother will go make you some Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste)."

Saying this, he quickly stood up. He knew that if he continued to stay there, it would only make Tang Rong even more embarrassed, which was clearly not what Ye Xiao wanted.

After seeing Ye Xiao go into the kitchen, Tang Rong sat down again and took control of Kyo Kusanagi, easily defeating the uncontrolled Robert.

Inside the kitchen.

Shen Qiuyu assisted Ye Xiao and said with a smile, "Rongrong really has a fondness for you."

"I know, I'm her big brother after all!" Ye Xiao said.

Shen Qiuyu immediately responded, "Do you really think it's just as simple as being a big brother?"

Ye Xiao, slightly startled by Shen Qiuyu's words, said, "What else? Don't overthink it."

"Whether I'm overthinking, you know best!" Shen Qiuyu smiled.

Ye Xiao glanced outside where Tang Rong, Ling Shuya, and Zhou Yuyan had switched to another game and asked Shen Qiuyu, "Did Rongrong say something to you?"

"Every girl has a Prince Charming in her heart," Shen Qiuyu said.

"And then?" Ye Xiao pressed.

Shen Qiuyu said, "Do I really need to spell it out? Your performance at the bank last time was enough to captivate Rongrong's budding heart."

It was that age of innocent confusion, where girls mature earlier in their thoughts, and Tang Rong was also physically mature earlier, which meant her emotions also developed sooner than most girls.

Ye Xiao couldn't help but give a bitter smile and said, "Being too outstanding does bring its own troubles!"

Shen Qiuyu laughed speechlessly, finding Ye Xiao increasingly narcissistic.

Regardless of Ye Xiao's character, his culinary skills were truly commendable.

Originally, Tang Rong and the others were engrossed in playing video games outside, but gradually, the rich aroma of noodles drew them in.

"It smells like, is this the noodle aroma made by big brother?" Tang Rong said somewhat surprised.

Ling Shuya said, "It should be. I didn't expect this guy could not only make pork noodles but also Zhajiangmian!"

"Pork noodles?" Zhou Yuyan looked at Ling Shuya puzzled and asked, "When did Ye Xiao make pork noodles?"

Realizing she had spoken too much, Ling Shuya, who incidentally ended up in a peculiar situation with Ye Xiao last time he made pork noodles—something Zhou Yuyan naturally wouldn't know—covered up by saying, "Ye Xiao said it himself."

"The aroma is nice, just not sure how it actually tastes yet!" Zhou Yuyan said.

Just then, Ye Xiao came out of the kitchen with an aluminum tray, carrying five bowls of Zhajiangmian, placed them in the dining room, and smiled, "Alright, start eating while it's hot, it won't taste as good when it cools down!"

In fact, without needing Ye Xiao's encouragement, Tang Rong and the others had already rushed over, their hunger making them abandon their games and come to the table.

"It smells so good, big brother, did you really make this all by yourself?" Tang Rong looked at Ye Xiao with some disbelief.

Shen Qiuyu said, "I just helped with picking vegetables!"

This confirmed everyone's last doubts.

Everyone sat down, and Ye Xiao said, "Try it and see."

Eager, Tang Rong picked up her chopsticks, stirred the noodles in her bowl, and then carefully brought them to her mouth.

If Tang Rong had any doubts about the taste before, she could now definitely say she had fallen in love with this bowl of Zhajiangmian!

"Haha, it's so delicious!" Tang Rong exclaimed with a surprised face, continuously stuffing noodles into her small mouth, smacking her lips without a care for her appearance at that moment.

After all, in front of Ye Xiao, he wouldn't mind these little things!

Meanwhile, Ling Shuya and Zhou Yuyan exchanged glances, especially Zhou Yuyan, watching Tang Rong eat so deliciously she couldn't help but wonder, could it really be that tasty?

Just then, Ling Shuya also picked up her noodles.

Ling Shuya had tasted the noodle dish with meat strips made with love by Ye Xiao before. She didn't quite like noodles in the past, but since having Ye Xiao's noodles, Ling Shuya realized that noodles could be delicious too!

So, there was no fear for Ling Shuya that the fried noodles made today by Ye Xiao wouldn't taste good.

Zhou Yuyan, seeing Ling Shuya start eating and clearly enjoying it, also picked up her noodles and began to taste!

Zhou Yuyan was usually quite reserved when eating, at least with noodles, always picking a few strands at a time. But when Zhou Yuyan took a bite, immediately, a rich fragrance filled her mouth, hovering between her tongue and teeth.

Delicious!

Zhou Yuyan had tasted many exotic delicacies, yet at this moment, she was very surprised because she felt that the many delicacies she had tried didn't compare to the rich and flavorful taste of these noodles.

The fragrance of the noodles mingled with the sauce, leaving a lingering aftertaste in her mouth after swallowing.

Really tasty!

Zhou Yuyan had started by picking up a few strands at a time, but soon was grabbing large bunches rapidly. Concerning ladylike restraint—Zhou Yuyan thought it wasn't nearly as important as this bowl of fried noodles!

Usually, during meals, everyone would chat while eating, but today, everyone was buried in their food, not paying attention to anyone else, almost as if the one who ate slowly would have their noodles taken away!

Thus, it didn't take long for everyone's bowl to be cleaner than their faces!

"Ye Xiao, you don't look that great, and if I had to describe your character, I would only use 'shameless,' yet your cooking skills are truly good. If one day you stop being the bodyguard for Shuya, I'll invest, how about you become a chef and open a restaurant?" Zhou Yuyan looked at Ye Xiao, her smile lingering as she spoke!

Ye Xiao, hearing Zhou Yuyan's words, immediately said, "Is that supposed to be a compliment? I feel like you're kind of insulting me here!"

Zhou Yuyan chuckled and said, "I wasn't complimenting you."

"Big brother, is there anymore?" Tang Rong had drunk her soup clean, her little tongue dabbing at the soup dripping from her lips as she spoke.

Ye Xiao had just served a large bowl to Tang Rong, and not only had this little girl finished it, she was still looking to eat more!

Ye Xiao said, "There's none left. One bowl per person, and you've eaten quite a lot already, one more round and you'll turn into a little piggy!"

"Ah?" On hearing Ye Xiao's words, Tang Rong immediately responded, "Then never mind, big brother, the noodles you made are just really delicious, though I'm full now, I still kind of want to eat more!"

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "I'm very glad that everyone enjoyed the meal so much!"

This time, no one joked about Ye Xiao. Instead, everyone greatly appreciated the bowl of fried noodles.

"I'm so full, and today we finally don't have classes. Shouldn't we go out and have some fun?" Ling Shuya said.

Zhou Yuyan immediately responded, "Yeah, let's go shopping, we should pick out a few clothes for Rongrong."

Rongrong had come to the villa with only one set of clothes and hadn't had time to shop; today was a perfect day to go.

Ling Shuya said, "I'll call Sister Su—oh right, Ye Xiao, are you coming?"

"I'll pass. I need to take the opportunity today to find a good school for Rongrong," Ye Xiao said!

"School?" Tang Rong immediately asked, "Didn't the Chairman from your school say they would be setting up a middle school section soon? It wouldn't be too late for me to start school when that opens!"

"Don't even think about it." Ye Xiao was well aware of Tang Rong's thoughts—the girl just wanted to play, which wasn't unusual for a student her age. Ye Xiao said, "You must attend school. Setting up a middle school section at Minghai Academy isn't just a matter of a few words. If it doesn't open for six months, are you going to wait that long?"

Tang Rong grimaced and then said, "Okay, I'll listen to big brother!"

Ye Xiao then said, "If you guys want to go shopping, wait a bit. Miss Shen, come upstairs with me!"

Ye Xiao said this and headed straight upstairs!

Upstairs? Shen Qiuyu immediately looked at Ye Xiao with puzzlement, but by then Ye Xiao had already gone upstairs.

Ling Shuya and Zhou Yuyan were also puzzled, not knowing what Ye Xiao was up to.

However, when Ye Xiao reached the second floor, he asked Shen Qiuyu, "Do you have a bathtub in your bedroom?"

At this, other than Tang Rong, everyone knew what Ye Xiao was up to on the second floor.

"Is big brother going to take a bath in Sister Shen's room?" Tang Rong asked with confusion!

Zhou Yuyan burst out laughing and said, "Possibly."

"But didn't Sister Ling say? It's not proper for men and women to be too close, being alone in a room together as a single man and woman, wouldn't that be awkward?" Tang Rong said!

Ling Shuya chuckled and said, "Didn't you know your big brother's skin is as thick as a city wall?"

Hearing Ling Shuya's words, Tang Rong laughed, this cunning little girl promptly said, "Let's not bother about them, let's continue playing games."

Thus, the three gathered in front of the TV once again and began playing video games.

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