Wen Li was silent for a moment before looking at him, “Then…?”
Zhu Yan said, “I understand. I won’t tell him.”
The urgent matter was to help Xin Yuan resolve the curse of the stray beast.
Wen Li felt a slight sense of relief when she heard him agree.
However, Zhu Yan then added, “But you have to promise me you’ll come back with me later.”
After all, Zhu Yan was still worried about Wen Li. Only by keeping Wen Li under his watchful eye and monitoring her could Zhu Yan feel a little at ease.
If Wen Li were to continue staying with Xin Yuan, who knew if she would try the same tricks again?
Zhu Yan’s trust in Wen Li had been destroyed by her own hands. It wouldn’t be easy to rebuild it.
Wen Li could easily guess what Zhu Yan was thinking. After a moment of thought, she nodded, “I understand.”
Afraid that Zhu Yan would go back on his word, Wen Li didn’t dare to refuse him directly.
After their discussion, the two returned to where Xin Yuan was, one after the other.
“Are you done talking?” Xin Yuan asked.
He could clearly feel that the atmosphere between Wen Li and Zhu Yan was no longer as tense as it had been at the beginning.
It seemed they had reached a reconciliation.
Zhu Yan grunted, and then his stomach rumbled unceremoniously.
The scene became awkward for a moment. Zhu Yan’s expression was blank as he got up and left, “I’m going.”
Zhu Yan hadn’t eaten yet. Upon learning that Wen Li was with Xin Yuan, he rushed over.
He had been looking for Wen Li all day and was already starving. The aroma of roasted chicken wafted through his nostrils, making it impossible for his stomach not to grumble.
Xin Yuan called out to Zhu Yan, “Brother Zhu Yan, why don’t you stay and eat with us?”
Zhu Yan intended to refuse, but his gaze inadvertently swept over the roasted chicken and scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and the words caught in his throat.
The rich aroma emanating from both dishes rushed into Zhu Yan’s nostrils, making his mouth water.
They looked delicious.
However, this was Wen Li and Xin Yuan’s food. Zhu Yan shook his head and refused, “No, thank you.”
Wen Li also spoke up, “Let’s eat together.”
Her relationship with Zhu Yan had finally eased, and this was a good opportunity to improve her standing. She had to make some effort.
Hearing her speak, Zhu Yan looked at her in surprise.
Wen Li avoided his gaze, lowered her head, and began to portion out the roasted chicken again, “Try my cooking.”
Xin Yuan chimed in, “Brother Zhu Yan, you should try it. Wen Li’s cooking is delicious.”
Xin Yuan, intending to speak up for Wen Li, picked up a roasted chicken leg and offered it to Zhu Yan, “Try it?”
The fragrant roasted chicken leg was placed before Zhu Yan. Its skin was crispy and golden brown, while the meat inside was tender and plump.
Zhu Yan had been busy all day and hadn’t eaten much for lunch. Such a fragrant chicken leg placed before him was incredibly tempting.
In the end, Zhu Yan couldn’t resist the temptation of good food and accepted the chicken leg offered by Xin Yuan.
He took a bite, and his pupils suddenly widened.
Zhu Yan was usually a tough guy who ate raw meat, prioritizing simply filling his stomach and never caring about taste.
This was the first time he had eaten such delicious meat. It was worlds apart from the things he had eaten before.
When did Wen Li’s cooking become so good?
No, it should be, when did Wen Li learn to cook!
Females didn’t need to enter the kitchen; meals for the household would be prepared by one of the beast husbands.
As the wife-owner, she only needed to wait for them to finish cooking and then eat.
As the wife-owner, Zhu Yan had never wronged Wen Li in this regard.
Usually, he would cook and bring it to her. The taste was ordinary, but it was edible.
This was the first time Zhu Yan had eaten Wen Li’s cooking.
“Is it delicious?” Xin Yuan asked.
Zhu Yan chewed a few times, swallowed quickly, and praised, “It’s good.”
Xin Yuan also picked up a chicken leg, took a bite, and his eyes instantly lit up.
Heaven knows how long he had endured. While the two were talking, he had been waiting here, resisting the urge to eat.
The sweet and savory taste that entered his mouth amazed him, who had rarely tasted seasonings. Xin Yuan looked at Wen Li, his eyes filled with even greater astonishment, “Wen Li, you’re amazing.”
Wen Li pursed her lips and smiled, “Let me try too.”
She also took out a chicken leg and put it in her mouth.
The taste was similar to what she had imagined, even better. She wondered if it was due to the natural ingredients or the system’s seasonings.
Having tasted the delicious food, the three of them forgot to talk and ate quickly.
“Try this too.”
Seeing that Zhu Yan and Xin Yuan were only focused on eating the roasted chicken and had forgotten about her scrambled eggs with tomatoes, Wen Li reminded them.
Xin Yuan only then realized that the roasted chicken was too much to his liking, and he had almost forgotten about the other dish.
He had tasted it when it was just made. The sour and savory taste was truly addictive.
Thinking that Zhu Yan hadn’t tried it yet, Xin Yuan gestured for him to try it too.
“Brother, you should try this. Wen Li made it with red fruit, and it’s delicious.”
“Red fruit?”
Could something made from red fruit be delicious? Zhu Yan doubted Xin Yuan’s words.
Those things grew all over the roadside, and he wouldn’t even look at them.
Mainly, the taste was too sour, and beastmen didn’t like that kind of texture.
With a “try it” attitude, Zhu Yan took a bite.
The sour and savory taste spread in his mouth, refreshing and very appetizing.
Zhu Yan looked at Wen Li in surprise. He hadn’t realized her cooking was so good before.
They ate like a whirlwind.
Except for Wen Li, Xin Yuan and Zhu Yan were not full.
The amount of food was originally prepared for Wen Li and Xin Yuan. With Zhu Yan joining, there wasn’t enough to go around.
Zhu Yan ate for free here and voluntarily helped Xin Yuan clean up afterward.
After everything was cleaned up, it was getting late.
Zhu Yan looked at Wen Li and said indifferently, “Let’s go.”
As they had agreed not long ago, Zhu Yan and Wen Li returned together.
This was because Zhu Yan was worried she might try to take advantage of Xin Yuan in his absence.
Wen Li patted her butt, got up, and followed Zhu Yan, “I understand.”
Wen Li sighed. Plans really couldn’t keep up with changes.
She had thought that the curse would allow her to stay by Xin Yuan’s side for seven days to gain some favor.
Who knew Zhu Yan would find her so quickly?
With Zhu Yan interfering, it would be difficult for her to get close to Xin Yuan.
Would she only be able to see him during bloodletting sessions?
Xin Yuan noticed that the two were about to leave and called out to Wen Li, “Wen Li, where are you going?”
Wen Li stopped in her tracks, turned to look at Xin Yuan, and explained, “I’m going back with Zhu Yan.”
“Going back? What about the curse?” Xin Yuan asked.
Wen Li said, “I’ll come at the scheduled time tomorrow to draw your blood.”
Just then, Xin Yuan’s mind raced.
If Wen Li left, he wouldn’t be able to eat her cooking tomorrow!
After finally tasting something so delicious, the thought of having to eat his usual fare again made Xin Yuan resist internally.
He strode forward and grabbed Wen Li’s arm, “Can’t you stay here?”
Wen Li was stunned.
Zhu Yan also looked over when he heard this.