Third Master, please restrain yourself. Our marriage is a marriage of convenience.

After safely delivering Pei Jinhe to Lanyuan, Xia Qing recounted the day's events to Shen Feng and Shen Yan as if it were a story.

When Shen Feng delivered the contract to Shen Huaiyu, he casually mentioned, "Third Master, the Ji family tried to detain Madam, but Xia Qing beat them up."

Shen Huaiyu toyed with his pen with his long, slender fingers: "If you do a good job, your monthly bonus will double."

Shen Feng thought to himself: Sure enough, following the lady means you'll get to eat meat.

Shen Huaiyu's eyes were sharp, and his voice was icy: "Go and find out what projects the Ji family is working on recently. If you find out, just take them over."

"Yes." Shen Feng nodded.

evening.

The setting sun cast its light and heat into a sky full of colorful clouds, and the passing wind stirred the clouds, adding a touch of color to what was originally a desolate late autumn.

Xia Qing was lying in a recliner playing games, her fingers nimbly swiping across the screen, dominating the game.

She, a god among women, couldn't carry four incompetent teammates, which infuriated her so much that she cursed, "Damn it! What trash teammates!"

If you play this badly, don't come out and harass innocent players.

The doorbell rang.

Xia Qing went to open the door, wearing slippers.

The person standing at the door was Pei Jinhe. She was wearing comfortable home clothes, and the deep black color made her fair skin and delicate features stand out even more.

Xia Qing opened the door wider and stepped aside to let Pei Jinhe in: "Madam, you've arrived, please come in."

Pei Jinhe walked into the room and placed the thermos on the coffee table: "Thank you for your help today. I cooked this and brought it here especially for you to try."

Xia Qing was flattered: "Madam, this is really possible."

In her view, everything she did today was what she should do.

After all, Third Master saved her life, found someone to teach her skills, and even paid her a salary. She should follow Third Master's instructions and protect the lady's safety.

Pei Jinhe smiled and said, "I've prepared everything. If you don't eat it, wouldn't it be a waste of my good intentions?"

Xia Qing looked at the insulated container and smiled slightly: "Thank you, Madam."

Pei Jinhe didn't linger: "I'm going back now. Remember to drink it while it's hot."

Xia Qing asked, "Madam, won't you sit a little longer?"

Pei Jinhe smiled slightly: "Shen Huaiyu will be back soon, I haven't finished cooking yet."

Xia Qing suddenly felt a little envious of Third Master.

Such a beautiful and capable woman as his wife actually cooked and cleaned for him.

After Pei Jinhe left, Xia Qing opened the thermos, and instantly, the rich aroma of chicken soup filled the room.

The chicken soup was simmered until it was golden and translucent, with a few drops of oil floating on the surface, making it look especially appetizing.

Xia Qing went to the kitchen to get a bowl and spoon, poured the chicken soup into the bowl, and took a sip.

It has a rich and delicious flavor, and is not greasy at all.

It tastes so good.

The lady's cooking is truly excellent.

She finally experienced the joy of Third Master today.

Xia Qing took a picture of the chicken soup with her phone and posted it to a group chat consisting of her, Shen Feng, and Shen Yan.

It's almost dinnertime, and I'm really hungry right now.

Seeing this golden-yellow chicken soup makes one's mouth water.

Shen Yan: [Xia Qing, it's one thing to eat, but to send it to us specifically is unethical.]

Xia Qing typed on her phone: "The chicken soup my wife made herself tasted pretty good."

Shen Feng was speechless: [Are you showing off?]

Xia Qing: [Is it that obvious?]

She wouldn't have shown it to them if it weren't to show off and make them envious.

Shen Feng and Shen Yan: "...."

Shen Yan initially thought he could still hold back, but now, seeing this photo, his stomach protested with hunger: [What does the chicken soup Madam made taste like? Can I have a sip?]

This chicken soup looks delicious.

The last time I went grocery shopping with my wife, I could tell from the way she picked out the vegetables that she was a seasoned cook and her cooking must be excellent.

He has eaten his fair share of delicacies over the years, but why does this bowl of chicken soup look so delicious?

Xia Qing slowly sipped her chicken soup with a spoon: "You wish! My wife's cooking is naturally superb, I don't even have enough for myself, and you want me to save some for you? You're dreaming!"

Shen Yan: [Why am I not a woman? I also want to protect Madam closely.]

Xia Qing said smugly, "That's called gender advantage."

Shen Feng: [Xia Qing, Third Master also said that you did a good job protecting Madam this time, and your bonus this month will be doubled.]

Xia Qing was so excited she almost screamed: "I won't say a word, from this day forward I will follow you to the death!"

Following the lady meant not only getting to eat meat, but also receiving money.

As soon as Shen Huaiyu arrived home, he smelled the delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen.

The fragrance carried a unique warmth that made him feel very at ease.

Shen Huaiyu's gaze fell on Pei Jinhe, who was sitting on the sofa playing on her phone, and a hint of warmth appeared in his cold eyes: "Did you make dinner?"

Pei Jinhe said with a smile, "Shen Huaiyu, your nose is getting more and more sensitive."

Shen Huaiyu's Adam's apple bobbed: "The food you cooked smelled delicious."

Pei Jinhe proudly raised her chin: "That's what I think too."

Her cooking is indeed very delicious; everyone who has tried it says it's excellent.

Shen Huaiyu put the hibiscus flowers he brought back into the vase.

The white hibiscus flowers bloom in the porcelain vase, beautiful and pure.

Pei Jinhe gently touched the petals with her slender fingers: "It's this season, and there are still such beautiful hibiscus flowers blooming. Where did you buy them?"

Shen Huaiyu's eyes widened slightly, but he said casually, "I saw it on the roadside and just bought it."

If Shen Feng or Shen Yan heard this, they would roll their eyes on the spot.

These flowers were clearly sent by Third Master at his special instruction to be delivered every two or three days.

Pei Jinhe didn't ask any further questions.

Although it's not the season for hibiscus to bloom now, with today's advanced technology, cultivating hibiscus in late autumn is not a difficult task.

It's only a little more expensive than during peak season.

On the table.

Shen Huaiyu slowly sipped his chicken soup, then raised his eyes slightly to look at Pei Jinhe across from him: "How was today?"

Pei Jinhe picked up some shredded potatoes with her chopsticks and put them in her mouth: "They wanted my A-chip, and when I refused, they even tried to lock me up. But in the end, Xia Qing beat them all to a pulp."

"If you're willing, I can make the Ji family disappear." Shen Huaiyu's voice was calm, but it concealed a hint of bloodlust.

He had thoroughly investigated Pei Jinhe's life in the Ji family over the years.

She was not well-liked in the Ji family, except for the late Mrs. Ji, who doted on her the most.

Pei Jinhe's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her voice rang out slowly: "Shen Huaiyu, the only person I owe in my life is my grandmother."

"My grandmother and I are not related by blood, but she was willing to raise me, provide me with food and clothing, send me to school, and love me like her own granddaughter. The blood of the entire Ji family flows in her veins."