Chapter 2712: Affectionate Puppy Eyes
Chapter 2712: Affectionate Puppy Eyes
The two of them quietly followed Chang Shunchun through the long, winding temple corridors lined with polished wood and softly glowing lanterns that cast long, flickering shadows on the walls.
"How has your life been after returning here to the mountains?" Yu Qi asked gently, her voice filled with genuine concern for the young woman.
"It’s honestly been pretty fine. Maybe not remembering anything about the kidnapping is actually a hidden blessing for me." Chang Shunchun laughed lightly, revealing her naturally resilient and cheerful personality. "Otherwise, I am sure I would have severe and permanent trauma after being forced to stay with that horrific old man for three entire years."
"Yeah. That’s completely true. Losing those terrible and dark memories is indeed not a bad thing for your peace of mind." Yu Qi agreed softly, nodding along with Chang Shunchun’s optimistic outlook.
"The only downside now is that whenever I want to go out, even if it is just for a simple, quick walk around the base of the mountain, Master and all my Senior Brothers and Sisters immediately start making a huge fuss over it." Chang Shunchun rolled her eyes helplessly while complaining, though her tone held affection for her sect family.
"Well, they are probably just deeply worried about your safety and afraid that you might get targeted and kidnapped all over again." Yu Qi explained calmly, fully understanding the pavilion’s overprotective instincts toward the girl after what she had endured.
"Hmm... I understand that, too." Chang Shunchun chuckled softly before stopping in front of a beautifully carved wooden door.
They had finally arrived at the elegant, spacious courtyard room that had been specially prepared for Yu Qi and Long Hui’s stay.
"Here we are. You can use this room during your stay. Please have a good rest." Chang Shunchun stated politely, gesturing toward the entrance.
"Thank you." Yu Qi nodded gratefully.
After that, she and Long Hui entered the elegant and spacious courtyard room together. The space itself was incredibly comfortable, beautifully arranged in a traditional style, and completely private.
The moment they stepped inside and the doors clicked shut, Long Hui immediately raised his hand and set up a powerful protective array surrounding the entire perimeter, completely blocking outside spiritual detection and preventing even a single shred of their aura from leaking out.
Once the security of the room was spiritually absolute, Yu Qi triggered her connection and entered her space, Sere, together with Long Hui.
"Go and take a shower first. I want to cook something delicious for our little cuties tonight." Yu Qi said, a bright smile gracing her lips as she immediately began rolling up her sleeves.
Long Hui nodded obediently, his gaze softening before heading toward his quarters within the space.
Meanwhile, Yu Qi walked directly into the vast, fully stocked kitchen.
"Everyone, I am going to cook dinner for all of you tonight! Go and pick some fresh spinach, cucumbers, carrots, and peppers from the garden for me. Oh, and bring some onions and garlic too." Yu Qi instructed cheerfully into the empty air.
Aoi, Shino, and Bo Ya immediately responded the moment they heard her voice, their excited footsteps pattering loudly as they ran toward the abundant spiritual garden.
Yu Qi then opened the refrigerator and took out several premium pieces of meat, placing them aside on the counter to thaw properly for a while. As she stood there organising the workspace, she suddenly felt a sudden craving for something sweet. Because of that, she decided she would bake a fresh mango cheesecake for dessert as well.
’Collect some fresh mangoes from the orchard too. I am going to make a mango cheesecake later.’ Yu Qi informed her contracted beasts through their mental telepathy link.
The happiest one after hearing the words "mango cheesecake" was naturally Bo Ya, since the little boy absolutely adored anything involving high-quality sweets.
Therefore, Yu Qi immediately began measuring out the crust and preparing the initial ingredients needed for the cheesecake while waiting for the others to return. Not long after that, her little cuties came bursting through the kitchen doors, proudly carrying everything she had asked them to collect from the fields.
Without even needing any explicit instructions, Bo Ya immediately volunteered to peel the ripe, juicy mangoes, his small hands working enthusiastically.
Yu Qi smiled warmly and nodded in satisfaction at his eagerness.
Soon enough, the smooth mango cheesecake mixture was fully prepared, velvety, and ready for baking. Bo Ya carefully placed the cake tin into the preheated oven before sitting down nearby, happily waiting for the sweet aroma to fill the air.
Meanwhile, Yu Qi shifted her attention toward preparing the savoury main dish. Tonight, she wanted to make a rich, stuffed meatloaf. By then, the meat had already thawed completely, becoming perfectly ready to be seasoned with the freshly picked herbs and spices.
At that exact moment, Long Hui finally walked into the kitchen after finishing his shower. His damp black hair still carried traces of moisture, clinging slightly to his forehead, and he looked incredibly relaxed away from his strict military duties.
The moment Yu Qi saw him looking slightly fatigued, she immediately stepped forward and gently pushed him back toward the dining area.
"Go and get some proper rest over there. I know very well that you have been neglecting your sleep schedule again due to the recent mission." Yu Qi stated firmly, putting her hands on her hips.
"Watching you cook is already a form of resting for me." Long Hui replied smoothly, staring down at her while deploying his famous puppy eyes.
Long Hui truly knew how to use his strongest, most devastating weapon against his fiancée. He knew perfectly well that no matter how firm Yu Qi tried to be, she had always been especially weak whenever he looked at her with those pitiful, affectionate puppy eyes.
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