Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 428 Tsundere
Inside the room, Liu Erlong, who was engrossed in his manuscript, heard this and his pen drew a sudden, abrupt line on the paper.

The panic she felt from being forcibly kissed by Dai Chengfeng surged back up, mixed with a subtle, indescribable flutter of emotion that she herself didn't want to delve into.

"I...I'm not hungry! Take it away!"

Liu Erlong shouted towards the door almost subconsciously, his voice hoarse with nervousness.

"I told you I wanted to rest and didn't want to see you!"

There was a moment of silence outside the door.

Inside the room, Liu Erlong held his breath, his heart beating faster and faster against his will.

She was both afraid that Dai Chengfeng would stubbornly stay, and also afraid that he would really turn around and leave.

This conflicting feeling made her restless.

“But if I say that, he’ll definitely leave, right?” Liu Erlong sighed softly.

However, the expected footsteps of departure did not sound.

Instead, there was the soft sound of the doorknob turning. "I clearly locked the door... That bastard Dai Chengfeng actually used his soul power to open it again..."

Liu Erlong felt helpless, but more than anything, he felt relieved.

At this moment, she really needs someone to be with her.

Soon, with a soft "click," the door was pushed open a crack.

Dai Chengfeng's face, with a lazy smile, peeked in: "Second Sister, the food tastes best when it's hot. I've been busy preparing it for a long time."

"You! Who let you in!"

Liu Erlong instantly grabbed his collar and jumped up from behind his desk like a startled rabbit, his hair flowing freely...

At the same time, she casually hid the manuscript she had been writing on behind her back.

"Get out! This is my room!"

Dai Chengfeng seemed not to hear her order to leave and pushed open the door and walked in.

He was carrying an exquisite multi-tiered lunchbox in one hand and two bottles of red wine that looked quite expensive in the other.

His gaze swept over Liu Erlong's flushed cheeks and slightly flustered eyes, and the smile on his lips deepened. He walked to the small round table in the room and put down the lunchbox and wine.

"Once the ingredients are prepared, they shouldn't be wasted."

As he spoke, he skillfully opened the lid of the lunchbox.

Instantly, an enticing aroma filled the room, making everyone's mouths water.

Liu Erlong subconsciously swallowed.

She was in a great mood today and hadn't eaten since morning. But now, drawn by the aroma, her stomach immediately began to protest.

But she refused to admit it verbally.

"...I don't want to eat it! Take it away!"

Dai Chengfeng still did not answer, but set out the bowls and chopsticks, and even took out two crystal-clear wine glasses from somewhere.

After everything was prepared, he looked up at Liu Erlong, his gaze falling on her hands behind her back, and raised an eyebrow.

"Second Sister, what are you busy with? You don't even have time to eat?"

"I want you to take care of it!"

Liu Erlong instinctively retorted, but seeing Dai Chengfeng's calm yet somewhat roguish demeanor, she didn't continue to approach, and her tense nerves inexplicably relaxed a little.

She quickly took a deep breath, trying to appear calm and natural, and walked to the table.

Then, he pushed the thick manuscript he had been clutching in his hand in front of Dai Chengfeng.

"Here you go!"

Liu Erlong's tone was curt, her eyes darting around, avoiding eye contact with Dai Chengfeng. "These are some additional annotations I just added regarding the Trinity Martial Soul Fusion Technique, and solutions to potential soul power flow problems." "You...you take it back and study it carefully, memorize it thoroughly! Don't make any mistakes!"

"Oh?"

Dai Chengfeng looked at the manuscript in his hand, his eyes full of amusement.

Seeing Dai Chengfeng's gaze, Liu Erlong awkwardly turned her head away, and as if to emphasize something, quickly added:
"Don't think too much!"

"I just... I'm just afraid you're too stupid and won't remember what I taught you before!"

“In that case, it would be me breaking my promise, and I, Liu Erlong, am not the kind of person who goes back on his word.”

Dai Chengfeng smiled and picked up the manuscript, which still carried the warmth of Liu Erlong's palm and the faint scent of ink.

The pages were brand new, and the ink was not even completely dry in some places, indicating that it had just been urgently processed.

The handwriting on it is delicate yet tinged with a barely perceptible sloppiness, as if the writer was in a state of unease.

Every page was covered with densely packed additions and annotations, so detailed that it was several times more comprehensive than the first draft manuscript he had previously received.

He raised his eyes and looked at Liu Erlong, who was trying to remain calm but whose cheeks were so red they looked like they were about to bleed. A knowing look and an indescribable tenderness flashed in his eyes.

She raised her hand, her fingertips tracing the cover of the manuscript, her voice low and gentle: "Yes, thank you, Sister Erlong."

"I will read it carefully and will never let you down... your hard work."

Dai Chengfeng's tone was normal, but the word "heart and soul" seemed to be deliberately slowed down a bit, which made Liu Erlong's heart skip a beat. She felt that there was something hidden in his words, as if he saw through her little thoughts of using busyness to cover up her panic.

She became increasingly uncomfortable and hurriedly pointed to the food on the table:
"Eat quickly! Then leave right away!"

Dai Chengfeng readily agreed and sat down, carefully placing the manuscript aside.

He took the initiative to pick up the bowl and chopsticks and served Liu Erlong some food first: "Try this, roasted scaly beast ribs. I used some fruitwood to smoke it, it should suit your taste."

Liu Erlong wanted to refuse again, but the perfectly roasted ribs, with a slightly charred outer layer and tender, pink meat inside, sizzling with oil, were simply too tempting.

She especially missed out on tasting the barbecue that Dai Chengfeng made last time…

Therefore, after a moment's hesitation, Liu Erlong picked up her chopsticks and took a small bite.

The next moment, her eyes widened slightly.

The meat is incredibly tender, melting in your mouth. The aroma of fruitwood perfectly balances the richness, and the unique sauce adds a wonderfully complex flavor. It's truly exceptionally delicious.

"……good."

She managed to maintain her indifferent assessment, but unconsciously quickened her pace with each bite.

This arrogant Liu Erlong...

Dai Chengfeng's smile deepened, and he scooped another spoonful of stir-fried celery for her: "This helps to cut through the richness."

Liu Erlong nodded, no longer speaking or refusing, and ate in silence. The delicious food seemed to really soothe her emotions, gradually relaxing her tense body.

However, the atmosphere between the two remained subtly tense.

After they had eaten enough, Dai Chengfeng picked up the bottle of red wine, uncorked it, and poured the deep red liquid into a stemmed glass, releasing a rich aroma of fruit and wine.

He pushed a cup towards Liu Erlong.

"I don't drink!"

Liu Erlong immediately refused.

"When you're in a bad mood, drinking a little bit can help you relax."

Dai Chengfeng swirled the wine glass in his hand, his gaze falling on her still somewhat red and swollen eyes.

"Just one drink, how about it?"

(End of this chapter)