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

Shortly after hanging up the phone, Xu Nian received a string of address information and contact details.

He put down his phone and rubbed his temples.

Based on the current situation, Xu Xi should be clearly aware that she does have psychological problems and is willing to take medication and receive treatment.

It seems we need to find a way to prolong the time her dominant personality controls her body so that she can better cooperate with treatment and return to normal as soon as possible.

Otherwise, I don't know when I'll see her again.

He gave a wry smile, suddenly feeling the burden on his shoulders grow even heavier.

The dishes I made last night are still fresh in the refrigerator.

The plastic wrap was still intact, untouched.

He removed the plastic wrap and placed them one by one into the microwave to heat.

Soon, a rich aroma filled the entire villa.

The girl with white hair smelled the fragrance, leaned against the wall, and staggered downstairs.

Perhaps because she had been kneeling for too long, she still had little feeling in her legs and walked with a limp, like a kite that could be blown away by the wind at any moment.

"elder brother..."

"You've come at the right time. I've reheated yesterday's dishes. Please have some."

Xu Nian placed the heated dishes on the table one by one and handed her a pair of chopsticks.

Even though a day had passed, the dishes on the table, after being reheated, still looked and smelled delicious, filling the air with their aroma.

Xu Xi looked at the table full of delicious food, but kept her head down and did not pick up her chopsticks for a long time.

She had almost no appetite. She felt the powder she had just swallowed burning in her stomach, and even swallowing made her feel nauseous.

But these were all the fruits of her brother's hard work, delicious food he made especially for her.

It's the taste of home that you can't buy, no matter how much money you spend in any high-end hotel.

She gritted her teeth, suppressing her overwhelming nausea, picked up a piece of cherry meat with her chopsticks, and put it into her cherry-like mouth.

Before long, her lips twitched and her cheeks gradually puffed out.

"vomit!"

Are you alright?

Xu Nian quickly took a tissue and wiped her mouth.

"fine..."

Xu Xi leaned weakly against the chair, curled up, her discomfort evident.

Having not had a drop of water all day, she vomited all over the floor, making her even weaker and showing signs of dehydration.

She felt she should eat something, otherwise she would have serious health problems.

But to her, the table full of delicacies was not a delicacy, but rather leftovers.

"I'm sorry...brother...you eat it, I really can't eat anymore..."

She whispered, lowering her head in shame.

Seeing this, Xu Nian was so anxious that she scratched her head and cheeks.

He cleaned the floor and paced back and forth in the kitchen.

Xu Xi couldn't eat anything, and neither could he.

Just a while ago, I could still eat a little bit.

This was all made to her liking...

Wait, the taste!

Xu Nian slapped his forehead, suddenly realizing the solution.

He looked at the dishes on the table, which had gone from warm to cold.

Braised pork ribs, honey-glazed ham, cherry pork... these are all sweet Jiangsu dishes.

Xu Xi likes sweet food, but Xiao Xi likes spicy food!

No wonder, no wonder!

"Xiaoxi, wait a moment, I'll make you your favorite food."

He opened the refrigerator door and searched for ingredients that could be used to make spicy food.

But the huge refrigerator was completely empty.

There wasn't even a single chili pepper.

Since learning that Xu Xi doesn't like spicy food, there have been no spicy dishes on the table.

Similarly, similar ingredients would not be kept in the refrigerator.

Moreover, he buys fresh ingredients every day to cook, and almost never keeps leftovers overnight.

So now, they can't even cook a simple plate of green vegetables.

How about we go out and buy some?

He looked out the window; it was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face, except for the faint glow of fireflies flickering in the grass.

At this time, the fresh food supermarket in the community has already closed.

Even grocery delivery services might not be available anymore.

He went to the cupboard and searched through it, layer by layer, trying to find some spicy seasoning.

Finally, at the very bottom of the cupboard, he found a bottle of Lao Gan Ma chili sauce that was covered in dust.

Now that the spiciness issue is resolved, what should we make?

Xu Nian was immediately in a dilemma.

A bottle of Lao Gan Ma chili sauce can't make many suitable dishes.

Moreover, Xiaoxi is clearly dehydrated now, so it would be best to make some soup-based food.

But there were no suitable ingredients in the refrigerator.

He thought for a long time before finally focusing his attention on a package of noodles in the corner of the cupboard.

Let's make some noodles. The soup will help us stay hydrated, and we can also add some Lao Gan Ma chili sauce for extra spiciness.

This should be the most suitable food to make for Xiaoxi right now.

He started boiling water in a pot, tore the noodles apart, and put them into the pot.

Once the noodles were cooked enough to be broken with chopsticks, he scooped them out, put them in a large bowl, and poured in a few spoonfuls of Lao Gan Ma chili sauce.

And just like that, a bowl of Lao Gan Ma noodles was simply made.

There were no other seasonings, no dazzling array of side dishes, not even a single leaf of vegetable.

Xu Nian nervously placed the bowl of noodles in front of the girl.

"Little Creek, look at this, can you eat it?"

He was very nervous.

Nowadays, Xu Xi's daily expenses for a casual meal outside can easily reach four or five figures.

Even the home-cooked meals he made at home recently cost hundreds or thousands of dollars in ingredients for each meal.

Compared to that, this simple bowl of Lao Gan Ma noodles is like the glow of fireflies in decaying grass, or the bright moon in the sky.

Can a female CEO who is used to eating all kinds of delicacies still eat this kind of food that even roadside stalls would disdain?

Xu Nian gave a self-deprecating smile to herself.

He had decided that if Xu Xi really couldn't eat, he would go out and find a vegetable market that was still open.

Even if all the restaurants are closed, he will go to a restaurant to buy food so that Xu Xi can eat something today.

Otherwise, her body might really not be able to hold on.

Xu Xi picked up the bowl of noodles covered in chili oil and took a gentle sniff.

The pungent odor rushed straight to her nasal cavity.

Although it was just simple noodles, it unexpectedly made her feel less nauseous.

It seems...not bad?

She took a small sip of the bright red noodle soup.

In an instant, her pupils contracted sharply.

A strong sense of familiarity welled up in my heart.

Her memories seemed to take a train ride back to the past.

Memories drifted past her eyes like fleeting clouds.

Back then, she was just a dirty, wild girl.

He had no expectations for life; his only wish was to avoid being beaten by his alcoholic father today.

The world was dark and colorless.

Until that summer stormy night, a dilapidated yet warm door opened for her.

There was a boy in the mud who, with his calloused hands, held up an umbrella for her.

That day, she had a place called home.

That night, they ate boiled noodles in plain water, served in two rusty iron bowls, with a thin layer of red oil floating on top...

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