Oh no! My yandere school beauty is so clingy!

Shen Yu closed the book; by then, it was already dark outside the window...

He got up, walked to the bedroom door, and knocked: "Lin Anran."

A voice quickly responded from inside: "Hmm? What's wrong?"

What do you want to eat tonight?

"I...I'm fine with anything!"

"Okay, then I'll see what you're doing."

After replying, Shen Yu went to the kitchen, first steaming a pot of rice, and then began preparing the vegetables.

He usually eats very simple food, and he doesn't deliberately change anything just because Lin Anran is there.

After looking at the groceries I bought, I decided to make scrambled eggs with tomatoes and then stir-fried green peppers with pork. Both are very simple and quick to make.

As Shen Yu turned to put the things in the refrigerator, she inadvertently caught a glimpse outside the kitchen. Around the corner, it seemed like a pair of eyes were watching her...

Shen Yu pretended not to see and continued chopping vegetables, somewhat puzzled...

Are you spying on me? What are you looking at? Watching me cook?

Why peek?

Just come and see for yourself, openly and honestly...

It's not like I'm not allowing you to see it...

He didn't understand what Lin Anran was thinking. Perhaps she was observing him, or perhaps she was on guard inside?

If that's the case, then it's quite normal. It's perfectly normal to be constantly on guard in a family where you could be a victim of domestic violence at any time.

Perhaps this is the point of spying—to react quickly if you notice something is wrong with yourself!

After all, he was holding a knife, which might pose a certain threat to her!

At this moment, Lin Anran was hiding in the corner by the wall, her fingers unconsciously picking at the plaster...

Staring at Shen Yu's retreating figure as she cooked, she pursed her lips, a small voice whispering in her mind:

He wears an apron when he cooks...

His fingers are so long...

I really want to see his eyes when he's cooking...will he be very focused...so focused...that he looks a little fierce...?

Without realizing it, Lin Anran had already peeled off a small piece of plaster from the wall...

After a while, Shen Yu suddenly spoke up, calling out loudly, "Lin Anran!"

"Oh! What's wrong!"

Lin Anran suddenly stood up from the wall and responded blankly.

However, Shen Yu did not turn around, but instead turned his back to her and said:

"It'll be ready in a bit. Could you please clear the table for me?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Anran turned to look at a dining table in the corner, where Shen Yu had placed some miscellaneous items, such as a kettle.

Lin Anran nodded and said:

"OK!"

Then, she obediently went over, cleaned the table, moved the dining table out, and placed two chairs in it...

However, she hesitated for a moment when placing the chairs...

Should we place these two chairs...facing each other, or...placing them together?

She thought about it and decided to put it facing away, afraid that Shen Yu might misunderstand if she saw it...

She didn't particularly want to sit next to Shen Yu... it's just... she thought it would be more convenient to eat that way, right? After all, the dishes could be placed in front of both of them, making it easier to pick up food! Yeah! That's it!

She made up an excuse for herself that made her blush a little...

A moment later, Shen Yu brought out two plates of stir-fried dishes and placed them on the table. The rice was also cooked; he scooped out two bowls of rice and placed them on either side...

While untying her apron, she said:

"The meals are simple. If you don't like them, just tell me what you'd like to eat next time. I can cook most common home-style dishes. If there's not enough rice, help yourself."

"Okay...okay...I don't think I won't have trouble eating it..."

Lin Anran glanced at the two dishes in front of her; they did look quite good. She looked up at Shen Yu and said sincerely:

"I think you did a great job! It must taste delicious!"

Shen Yu paused slightly, then chuckled briefly, sat down in the chair, and said:

"Oh, I see. By the way, can you cook?"

Lin Anran nodded gently and said, "I can do a little, but I certainly can't do it as well as you."

"Really? Then you can try making it sometime, and I'd love to taste your cooking."

Shen Yu picked up his rice bowl, took a bite, and casually remarked.

Lin Anran took his words to heart. Instead of immediately picking up her chopsticks, she asked:

"Do you... want to eat?"

Shen Yu didn't look up at Lin Anran's expression, continued eating, nodded, and said, "Of course."

"Okay... then I'll cook for you next time I have a day off. What would you like to eat?"

"Huh?" Shen Yu looked up at her, not expecting her to agree so readily.

"Anything is fine with me. Do whatever you're good at."

"Hmm...okay..."

The two didn't talk much during the rest of the meal, because Shen Yu ate very quickly, finishing a bowl of rice in just a few minutes.

Lin Anran ate more slowly, and every now and then she would glance up at Shen Yu...

Shen Yu had actually noticed it a while ago, but he really couldn't understand why Lin Anran was secretly watching him...

Is there something you want to say?

However, every time Shen Yu looked up at her, she lowered her head, pretending that she wasn't the one who had been peeking...

After Shen Yu finished eating, he didn't rush to clean up. Instead, he sat and played on his phone, waiting for Lin Anran to finish eating.

After Lin Anran finished eating and put down her clean bowl and chopsticks, Shen Yu stood up, stacked the bowls and chopsticks together, and prepared to take them to the kitchen to wash.

Lin Anran quickly stood up and said, "I'll do it! You've already cooked, so I'll take care of the cleanup!"

Shen Yu didn't let Lin Anran do it, but instead tilted her chin towards the bathroom and said:

"You can take a shower now, right? Since you're staying here for the time being, you definitely need to take a shower. Go ahead and shower; the hot water will be ready by the time I finish tidying up..."

"ah..."

Lin Anran stood still, glancing towards the bathroom...

She definitely needs to wash...

However, Shen Yu wouldn't let her tidy up, making it seem like she was here to enjoy herself while Shen Yu did all the work. Wouldn't that make her look like a lazy person?

"But..."

"Alright, stop with the 'buts,' and just do as I say, okay?"

Shen Yu interrupted her directly, using a soft tone that sounded like he was coaxing her.

Lin Anran was completely defenseless against this; she lowered her head, but her ears quietly turned red.

"Hmm...okay..."