The ringtone of Song Xiaodong's phone rang, it was a call from Chen Zhengmin.

"Mr. Song, what do you want to do?" Chen Zhengmin's voice was somewhat deep, and his tone was quite stiff.

Song Xiaodong replied indifferently, "You know very well what I want to do."

"So, it seems you're really going to break ties with us. Do you know what the consequences of this are?"

Song Xiaodong couldn't be bothered to answer and hung up directly. Things always need to be resolved.

"What did he say?" Shen Yue nestled up to Song Xiaodong's side and asked softly.

"He said nothing matters. Things will be resolved tomorrow; let's go downstairs and make something to eat."

"Sure, sure." Shen Yue immediately said excitedly. With Song Xiaodong resolving things, she didn't have to worry at all. She also knew, once Song Xiaodong solved this matter, he would have to return, so the time to spend with him was getting less and less. She wanted to cherish every moment they spent together.

In just one morning, they had set up a simple little kitchen. It was just a shed with a stove underneath, and they had also set up a big iron pot, with some dry wood piled up beside it.

Song Xiaodong and Shen Yue washed rice and made a meal, then they lit the fire and cooked together. The food was sent by the villagers, including fresh vegetables and some fruity bacon.

Shen Yue, usually at home, could help her mother make a couple of dishes, but they were using a gas stove, just turning the switch to have fire. Now, using dry firewood and a big iron pot, she felt a bit at a loss on where to start.

Song Xiaodong took the initiative to become the head chef.

"Big Brother Song, you even know how to do this?" Shen Yue watched from the side as Song Xiaodong skillfully did everything and couldn't help but widen her eyes.

Song Xiaodong laughed and asked, "Why wouldn't I know how to do this?"

"You're such a big character, this isn't something you do, right?"

"I used to be a soldier. Surviving in the wild was a regular thing, so I practiced long ago."

"Oh, I see."

With Song Xiaodong as the chef, Shen Yue helped by the side, her gaze almost never leaving Song Xiaodong.

"Is there a flower on my face?" Song Xiaodong turned his head and flashed a grin at Shen Yue.

"Can't I just like watching you?" Shen Yue tilted her chin, blushing as she said.

Song Xiaodong nodded repeatedly and said, "Of course you can, look however you want, look wherever you want."

Shen Yue was immediately flustered, hit Song Xiaodong, and jokingly scolded, "Big Brother Song, you're so bad, it's disgusting, who likes looking."

"Disgusting? What are you talking about?" Song Xiaodong asked with a smile.

Shen Yue said even more bashfully, "You scoundrel, Big Brother Song, you talk about such shameful things so casually."

"Shameful things... Haha, so you're talking about that, but I meant when I'm wearing clothes. You're the one who thought wrong."

Shen Yue paused in surprise, becoming even more embarrassed. She pinched Song Xiaodong's arm, making him laugh heartily again.

After the meal was ready, they left a portion of the food for Wang Yan and then went upstairs with the rest.

The small table was by the window, the two sat facing each other. Shen Yue took a bite, closed her eyes in enjoyment, and said, "Big Brother Song, the taste is quite good."

"I don't know how long it's been since I last cooked. As long as you can tolerate it, it's good. Just thinking that you'll have to cook like this every day makes me feel a bit sorry for you." Song Xiaodong's eyes showed a hint of compassion.

Shen Yue immediately said, "It's okay, such a life is quite interesting too. Big Brother Song, you don't need to worry about me. I'll get used to it soon."

"Alright, if you can't take it anymore, call me anytime and I'll come get you."

"I'm not going to back down because of some hardship. It's just... just..."

"Just what?" Song Xiaodong asked.

Looking at Song Xiaodong, Shen Yue's eyes reddened slightly, and softly said, "I'm just afraid of missing you, wanting to go find you."

"Then you..." Song Xiaodong began to say you can just come back with me, but remembered this was Shen Yue's dream pursuit, so he refrained and said, "then if you miss me, give me a call, and I'll come visit you."

"You promised, you can't trick me." Shen Yue pouted a bit.

"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"

Shen Yue wiped her eyes and smiled sweetly, "Big Brother Song is the best."

While eating and chatting, there was an indescribable sweetness.

"Hey, why are those people always wandering behind us?" Shen Yue looked out of the window and frowned.

Those few, upon seeing Shen Yue looking their way, started whistling and even made some obscene gestures.

Song Xiaodong said, "Those are Zhao Qiang's people, and they're just trying to intimidate us."

Shen Yue said without a hint of fear, "Hmph, they dare come up here and kidnap us?"

"Yeah, just ignore them, let's enjoy our meal."

Shen Yue truly didn't pay them any mind, continuing to eat with Song Xiaodong until it turned dark.

She turned on the lights, pulled the curtains, looked at Song Xiaodong, blushed suddenly, and softly said, "Big Brother Song, I'll go get water for you to wash your face."

Song Xiaodong quickly said, "Today, I'll take care of you, just wait in the room."

Shen Yue blushed, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Okay."

Song Xiaodong went out for a bit, quickly brought back some water. After Shen Yue finished washing, she walked to the window, pulled open a crack in the curtains, and softly said, "Are those guys still out there?"

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