Chapter 438: The Day of Living Together
Tao Jiu’er gave a reminder and turned around to hustle in the kitchen, getting busy immediately.
Yun Zhonghe sat in his wheelchair, his gaze blank for a moment. It seemed that his thoughts drifted far away, carried by the crisp and pleasant sounds of porcelain bowls clinking in the kitchen. Then, he slowly regained his composure, casually scanning his surroundings.
Everything was so clean and tidy, with all the items neatly arranged.
There was also a painting hanging on the wall, depicting a pair of rather youthful boy and girl.
The boy had golden hair and green eyes, while the girl had pink hair and blue eyes.
“They look so adorable.”
“Master, what are you talking about?”
At this moment, Tao Jiu’er had already come out of the kitchen with a cup of tea in her hand.
Then she noticed the painting that Yun Zhonghe was paying close attention to.
“That… that one…!!!”
In an instant, Tao Jiu’er’s expression turned flustered and shy.
Oh! She was really careless! How could she forget to tidy up some personal items in the room? If Master saw this childhood portrait, he might figure out her true feelings…
No, no, no! Don’t get nervous! Tao Jiu’er quickly adjusted her mindset.
After all, she and Master were now true soulmates, so it wasn’t a problem that there was a picture of them together in the room, was it?
Yes, yes, completely unnecessary to feel shy.
However, despite her reassurance, her heart still pounded wildly.
She had subconsciously treated the scene as a normal life scenario. If the usual Yun Zhonghe saw this, she would be truly embarrassed.
Yun Zhonghe gazed at the painting, his eyes lingering on it for a long time. Only then did he deeply realize that he and Tao Jiu’er truly shared a past growing up together.
On the painting, Yun Zhonghe looked no older than seven or eight, and Tao Jiu’er no more than ten.
Tao Jiu’er as a little girl was so cute! Truly captivating!
“Jiu’er, what’s this painting?”
Yun Zhonghe asked.
Tao Jiu’er seemed calm on the surface, but her voice betrayed some unease: “It’s because it’s a rare photo of us together, so I wanted to… remember, um, and decorate the place too!”
“Is Jiu’er the type who gets motivated seeing photos?”
Yun Zhonghe widened his eyes in surprise, not expecting such an adorable response from Tao Jiu’er.
“No, no way.” Tao Jiu’er protested, her gaze wandering slightly, “Am I really strange doing this?”
Sometimes, Tao Jiu’er would secretly compare herself, thinking she might not be as cute as Mu Girl and the others, nor did she depend much on Yun Zhonghe. She lacked the need to feel protected?
Actually, Tao Jiu’er sometimes envied Mu Jixue and the others, always being remembered and protected by Yun Zhonghe.
“I think… I like it!” Yet, Yun Zhonghe’s words dispelled her concerns.
Even though he had lost his memories, Yun Zhonghe felt inexplicably confident about this. He sincerely said, “I like this Jiu’er very much.”
Tao Jiu’er: !!!
Truly… even if Master has lost his memory, he can still be so charming.
Is he really a natural seducer?
“Master, let the tea sit here,” Tao Jiu’er closed her eyes and took a deep breath, regaining her composure, “I’ve prepared dinner for you too. Would you like to eat it? But I made it specially for you.”
Yun Zhonghe was stunned; his attention drifted from the painting, “Wait, what? I heard something just now? Dinner?”
Tao Jiu’er smiled proudly, “That’s right! Dinner! And it’s high-quality spiritual beef and high-quality seafood delicacies!”
She quickly added, “And, of course, if Master isn’t hungry yet, bathing water is ready as well. You can take a bath first to relax.”
“Hmm… If Master needs a massage or back rub, I can help too!”
As she spoke, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her gaze drifted gently, checking his reaction.
Yun Zhonghe thought: This is the epitome of a devoted wife!
Only, unlike typical manga scenes, where they’d ask which to do first: dinner or bath or…
Oh! If she wore a sexy apron, it would be even better!
Of course, these fantasies only flashed through Yun Zhonghe’s smooth brain surface; he wouldn’t dare say such unrealistic thoughts out loud.
Speaking of which, when did Tao Jiu’er finish all these tasks? Just a minute ago, right?
But Tao Jiu’er replied matter-of-factly: “Cleaning, sorting clothes, cooking, boiling water… A minute was perfect, actually.”
Yun Zhonghe: ??
What super maid?
Housekeeping skill maxed!
Cloud-riding Hero praised Tao Jiu’er generously, making her all warm and fuzzy inside. She couldn’t help but smile, humming contentedly.
“Hah, it makes me happy just to hear Master say that,” Tao Jiu’er said with a beaming smile, “But let’s eat first. The food will get cold otherwise.”
Saying that, she grabbed Yun Zhonghe’s hand as if an invisible tail wrapped around his wrist, pulling him effortlessly.
Come to think of it, Yun Zhonghe felt his stomach rumble too.
He had been unconscious for many days and hadn’t eaten anything recently. The Spiritual Root replenished his energy by absorbing Spiritual Energy, but an empty stomach always caused discomfort.
Tao Jiu’er led Yun Zhonghe to the dining table, where a beautifully arranged circular table was laid out with various exquisite dishes, each emitting enticing heat and appetizing fragrance, forming an irresistible sight.
When he smelled the food, he suddenly felt ravenous, as if every cell in his body was celebrating in anticipation of an epic feast.
“Come, Master, here—”
Tao Jiu’er gently lifted a delicate piece of fish with chopsticks, slowly bringing it towards Yun Zhonghe’s lips, her smile radiant.
Yun Zhonghe laughed awkwardly, trying to decline her excessive care, “Well, Jiu’er, I have hands. I really don’t need you to feed me…”
But before he finished, Tao Jiu’er interrupted him.
“My lord, your body is still recovering. It’s best not to move too much. Let me take good care of you. Accept my service gracefully. That’s what I wish for.”
Tao Jiu’er looked at him firmly, as if she would be disappointed if he didn’t comply.
Never mind, being fed by a pretty girl isn’t a bad thing after all.
“Alright, then trouble Jiu’er,” Yun Zhonghe obediently opened his mouth, accepting the fish from Tao Jiu’er, chewing carefully, savoring the burst of fresh flavor on his tongue.
