The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

Or, how about we tidy up Xu Xi's room?

The nanny probably won't be cleaning the master bedroom often.

Xu Nian climbed the stairs, searching each floor of the villa.

These past few days, Xu Xi has been sleeping with him in the basement.

He really didn't know which room was Xu Xi's bedroom.

So he opened each door and peered inside.

They searched the entire villa, but still found nothing.

Every room was empty, not even a bed sheet was laid out, showing no signs of anyone having lived there.

Could it be...?

A guess formed in Xu Nian's mind.

Does Xu Xi spend every night in the basement?

He shook his head.

How could that be? Why would she choose to sleep in the basement instead of this huge villa? What's wrong with her?

An iron gate at the end of the top-floor corridor caught his attention.

He approached the iron gate and gently pushed it.

A heavy thud came from the door latch, as if it had been locked.

He took two steps back in confusion.

That's strange, why is there a locked room?

After several unsuccessful attempts, he gave up on opening the door.

There might be some valuables inside.

He turned and walked down the stairs, stopping on the second floor.

The second floor of the villa features a huge open-plan kitchen.

Xu Nian vaguely recalled that Xu Xi seemed to have a poor appetite these days.

She barely ate any of the various delicacies sent by Yuntianlou.

Each time, she would only take a couple of bites before sitting aside and coldly watching the man finish all the food.

At this level of wealth, it's impossible for someone to deliberately eat less just because they can't afford to eat.

Perhaps they're tired of it?

Touching the brand-new pots and pans, Xu Nian decided to cook a meal for Xu Xi to change things up.

He opened the refrigerator door and found it completely empty, without a single food item.

Xu Nian was taken aback for a moment, but then didn't find it particularly surprising.

She's very busy, constantly in front of the camera, and also has to work hard on her career, so it's normal that she doesn't have time to cook.

So he decided to go out and buy some groceries to fill the refrigerator.

Xu Nian returned to the basement, looked at the pieces of clothing scattered on the floor, and sighed softly.

Fortunately, when Xu Xi brought him home, she also brought back his luggage.

Otherwise, he would really have to go out completely naked.

As she left the villa, Xu Nian shielded her forehead with her right hand to block the glaring sunlight.

This was the first time he had stepped outside in so many days.

He squinted, taking in his surroundings.

This is a huge villa area, with one small villa after another scattered in an orderly manner.

The landscaping in the community is very well done; even in the cold winter, it is still lush and green, full of the feeling of spring.

Not far away, there is a small garden, nestled against a rockery and a lake, where several children are playing and laughing on the slide.

Looking into the distance, there is a huge golf course.

An elegant man swung his club with force, and the golf ball traced a beautiful arc in the air before falling into the hole.

The attendants around him clapped and cheered, making the man laugh heartily.

Is this still the same noisy shantytown?

Xu Nian walked on the wide road, looking around like a curious child.

The community has very complete facilities. If you want to exercise, there is a swimming pool, gym, and tennis court. If you want to eat, drink, and have fun, there is a cinema, park, shopping mall, and food street.

It looks exactly like a resort.

He bought some fresh vegetables and meat at the local supermarket.

The price is not cheap; it's several times higher than what you'd find at the local market.

When it came time to pay the bill, Xu Nian couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Back at the villa, Xu Nian carried bags of groceries into the kitchen.

Not only the refrigerator, but the cupboards were also completely empty, without even a single condiment.

It seems that Xu Xi has never cooked a single meal.

Fortunately, Xu Nian also bought all the seasonings.

He took out the ingredients one by one, put them in the refrigerator, and then neatly arranged the seasonings in the cupboard.

Huh? What's this?

Xu Nian's hand touched a plastic bag containing something inside the cupboard.

He pulled out the plastic bag, which was filled with pills of various colors.

Fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine... these are all drugs that Xu Nian has never seen before.

He didn't dare touch it, so he put the plastic bag back where it was.

After making preparations, Xu Nian tied on her apron and began cooking.

Most of the appliances in the kitchen are high-tech smart home devices, and he felt overwhelmed looking at the rows of LCD panels.

Fortunately, no matter how high-end the kitchen utensils are, their usage remains the same.

After studying it carefully, Xu Nian successfully started a fire.

Despite being prepared, he was still startled when the concealed range hood and stove slowly descended from the cabinet with a ding.

After several hours of busy work, several dishes, each with its own unique color, aroma, and flavor, were placed on the table.

Xu Nian took off her apron, sat at the dining table, covered the food with plates to keep it warm, and waited for Xu Xi to come home.

And so they waited, from the setting sun at dusk until the bright moon hung high in the sky.

Just as the man was sitting in the chair, dozing off, the roar of a sports car engine broke the tranquility of the villa.

A cool, silver-haired girl strode into the villa and headed straight for the basement.

"Here."

Xu Nian stood by the glass railing on the second floor and waved to her back.

Xu Xi frowned slightly, and her eyes gradually turned cold.

"I made dinner, come and have some."

Xu Nian didn't notice the change in her expression. She went to the dining table and lifted the empty plate used to keep the food warm, revealing the fragrant dishes inside.

"Let me serve you a bowl of rice first, and you can ask for more if you're still hungry..."

Before he could finish speaking, a tremendous force struck from behind, and the man was unexpectedly pushed to the ground.

The empty bowl and plate in his hand fell to the ground and shattered.

"Where did the vegetables come from?"

Xu Xi stared intently at him, a flicker of anger burning in her empty eyes.

"I..."

Xu Nian sat on the ground, her lips moving hesitantly, a sense of fear rising in her heart.

"I went to the local supermarket, bought some groceries, and cooked it myself..."

"Splash!"

A sound like porcelain shattering came from behind.

When I came to my senses, the delicious food on the table had been swept to the floor.

Xu Nian stared wide-eyed at the girl in front of her, her eyes red and swollen, completely bewildered.

He didn't understand what he had done wrong to provoke the other party to be so angry.

"Who gave you permission to leave the house?!"