Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

She was making a lot of noise, banging on the cutting board to save time, which scared Xue'er so much that she huddled in the corner and didn't dare to move.

Therefore, it naturally alerted Xiaomeng's parents.

They thought a thief had broken into their house, so they quickly grabbed their tools and came out of their room. But after looking around for a while, they found the living room neat and tidy. Following the sound, they came to the kitchen and saw their precious daughter smashing the cutting board.

This really scared Xiaomeng's mom. She's petite too, and that little stool is the one she usually uses. Her daughter has never even set foot in the kitchen before. It's like she's possessed!

Seeing Xiaomeng pick up the kitchen knife, she quickly went over and grabbed Xiaomeng's hand: "Xiaomeng! What are you doing! I usually ask you to help out at the store by smashing bread, but why are you playing with a kitchen knife! It's dangerous, put it down!"

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Xiaomeng's dad quickly nodded in agreement: "That's right, Xiaomeng, avoid touching things with sharp edges and corners, what if you cut your hand!"

Luo Xiaomeng's brow twitched, clearly displeased.

My own parents are like that; they always treat me like a child and spoil me too much. Listen to what they just said—does that sound like they're talking to someone who's about to become an adult?!

But to avoid worrying them, Xiaomeng put down the kitchen knife in her hand: "Hey, Dad, Mom, please don't nag me today, okay? I'm in a hurry. After I finish cooking, I'll definitely listen to your lectures."

After saying that, she picked up the knife again, but before she could chop the beef, her hand was grabbed by Xiaomeng's mother.

"Huh? You're in a hurry? Why are you in a hurry? It's the weekend, you don't have to go to school."

There's no time to explain! Let me cook first!

Xiao Meng definitely couldn't say that, and she knew that the more vague she was about her parents, the more they would try to discipline her.

So, Xiaomeng could only sigh, jump off the small stool, and point to the pile of ingredients that hadn't been processed yet, saying, "These are it. I want to make lunch, and then..."

"Oh, I see!"

It was Xiaomeng's dad who interrupted her.

The father looked pleased, even delighted.

His tone was filled with undisguised joy: "Honey, Xiaomeng has become so sensible! She wanted to prepare the dishes before you started making lunch and surprise us! That's why she didn't want to tell us, as she was in a hurry."

Then, looking at Xiaomeng's bewildered face, he nodded again: "Hmm, not bad, not bad, this intention is commendable, but it's still too dangerous for you to use a knife, leave it to your mother."

Without Xiaomeng needing to explain, Xiaomeng's mother, who understood her very well, tiptoed slightly and reached out to give Xiaomeng's father a firm pat on the back.

"How can you just spout nonsense like that! If what you're saying is wrong, it will embarrass Xiaomeng so much!"

After scolding her, she came forward and gently patted Xiaomeng's head: "Child, why are you in such a hurry to cook? Don't worry about your dad, he's unreliable."

Hmm~ What a gentle mother's words~

Unfortunately, to onlookers, both of them appear to be petite. Xiaomeng sometimes wonders how her mother grew up, especially since she inherited those genes!

When it came to revealing her purpose, Xiaomeng was actually a little embarrassed this time.

Her face flushed slightly, and she hesitated before lowering her head and saying, "I...I want to cook for a classmate who often helps me, and then...and then deliver it to him personally."

Oh! How embarrassing! Actually, she wouldn't have bothered explaining if she hadn't wanted her parents to leave first!

"Oh dear..."

Xiaomeng's parents noticed the wavering in their daughter's expression, her slightly flushed face, and her awkward and unnatural posture when she said those words.

Xiaomeng's mom just smiled and thought that if she had the chance, she would also like to meet the classmate that Xiaomeng mentioned.

Yes, my daughter has finally reached that age.

And Xiaomeng's dad.

It felt like a knife was cutting into my heart; the pain was unbearable.

What's going on with my daughter's attitude?

Which rascal dared to trick Xiaomeng!

A few years ago, Xiaomeng stopped clinging to her parents like she used to when she was little. Xiaomeng's father understood that it was because she had grown up.

but!

The thought of Xiaomeng bringing home a boyfriend soon makes Xiaomeng's dad want to cry!

It's over, it's over!

The willful adult immediately uttered a single sentence.

"I disagree!"

"You disagree? What business is it of yours!"

Xiaomeng's mother smacked him on the back again.

But this couldn't stop Xiaomeng's father from feeling grief: "It's too early! Everything happened so suddenly! She's so young, how can she be in a relationship like this! She's definitely been fooled by a bad boy, it's really hateful! In short, I don't agree!"

"Honey, you're meddling too much. You haven't even met the person Xiaomeng likes, and you already disagree?"

"disagree!"

Sometimes, adults are like that too.

If you can't reason with someone, you can only resort to lying.

Seeing that her parents were about to start arguing, Xiaomeng quickly tried to think of a solution in her little head.

After much deliberation, she decided to take a roundabout approach!

If she really admits it, her father will probably lock her in her room today and not let her go out.

Then I won't be able to deliver the food anymore!

"Dad, Mom, please don't argue, don't misunderstand. I'm just going to deliver food to a girl who often takes care of me at school. She's a girl."

I deliberately emphasized the girl.

The little boy's dad looked noticeably more relaxed.

But she was still skeptical: "A girl? Xiaomeng, don't try to fool me. Your behavior just now didn't seem like you were cooking for a regular friend."

Why are you trying to be a famous detective at a time like this?!

There was no other way, so Xiaomeng had to resort to her trump card!

"No! Fine, I'll tell you then. I'm going to deliver food to Yufei, the girl who came to my house last time. You should have seen her before!"

Yu Zhe's hidden identity is a role, so let Xiao Meng deal with the current situation!

42. Xiao Ruoke

"Yufei?" Xiaomeng's dad simply recalled for a moment, then nodded with relief. "Oh, it's alright then, you can go ahead."

"Huh? That's it?!"

Xiao Meng initially thought her father didn't believe her and was still thinking about her next move, but when he heard the name Yufei, he immediately stopped asking questions.

Well, this is fine too, it saves us from all that trouble.

Xiao Meng started washing the vegetables again, while her father was still there.

At the kitchen doorway, he instructed: "Xiao Meng, listen..."

"If I'm cooking for Yufei, I need to be even more careful. When she came to our house last time, I could tell that her outstanding looks were one thing, but her demeanor and manner of speaking were unlike anything I'd seen from an ordinary family."

"Even if I'm wrong, she's definitely going to have a bright future. Xiaomeng, it's definitely a good thing for you to get along with her. Maybe she can even help you in the future. Hmm, that's a good thing."

Xiaomeng's father is very happy now. He thinks that if his daughter can become friends with Yufei, it will definitely be a big deal during her high school years.

Nodding to himself in approval of his cleverness, Xiaomeng's dad turned and went back to his room.

As for Xiaomeng's mother, she simply gave Xiaomeng a meaningful smile.

"Hehe~ Xiaomeng, keep it up! If there's anything you don't know how to do, you can ask Mom. Oh, right, of course, I don't just mean cooking."

"Mom, what are you saying! Oh no, get out, get out, get out!"

Xiao Meng put down her kitchen utensils, her cheeks flushed, and quickly pushed her mother out of the kitchen.

Obviously, this couldn't be kept from my shrewd mother, and thankfully she wouldn't object.

Before leaving, Xiaomeng's mom added with a smile, "If you have time, don't forget to bring it home for me to see. I'll help you get rid of that silly dad of yours!"

"Don't talk nonsense! I'd like to bring them too, but they definitely wouldn't want to come along!"

Xiaomeng slammed the kitchen door shut, feeling both shy and a little excited.

At least Mom is supportive, and then Dad is ignored. Doesn't that mean she's already gotten past her parents' hurdle?

Xiao Meng became happy and cooked much faster.

I'll eat there before I leave. Su Zixiao might be there too, and Yu Zhe might have a big appetite.

With that in mind, she basically threw all the ingredients into the pot.

..............................

On Su Yuzhe's side.

He was lying in bed, making a video call on his phone. On the other end of the line was Qi Xinye, who was dressed quite formally.

The backdrop is the Qi family's main conference room, suggesting that some kind of meeting is taking place.

"What?! Xiao Zhe, you have a fever? Is it serious?!"

"I'm alright." Yu Zhe scratched his head. "I was feeling dizzy just now, but I'm much better now."

On the phone screen, Qi Xinye looked flustered: "Why all of a sudden... Let's not talk for now, you should rest and get some sleep, I'll be right there!"

"Hey! No, no, no! Don't come any closer! You must be busy over there, don't let it interfere with your business. Besides, I'm not without people to take care of me, Zixiao and Yuche are here, don't worry."

As you can see, Qi Xinye hesitated for a long time before finally sighing.

"Okay, well, since Zixiao is here... I really can't leave. The matter we're discussing is quite important. That's all for now, the meeting here is about to start! You rest first, I'll call you back later."

"Okay, you can go ahead with your work. By the way, Sister Ye, don't forget what I told you last time. It's related to the Qi family's recent actions."

"Yes, yes, I won't forget. I'll never forget what Xiao Zhe told me."

After saying that, Yu Zhe hung up the video call.

Putting down my phone, all I could see were the resentful looks in Zixiao and Yuche's eyes.

Zixiao was the first to speak up: "Did you finally finish your call with Sister Xinye, brother? You still have a fever, but you seemed to be having a great time chatting."

Stop it, put away your jealousy!