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The braised pork belly, with its enticing color, gleamed with an oily sheen.

The fragrant braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens exudes a rich aroma.

In a corner of this kitchen, there is also poached chicken, a must-have for important days. The chicken meat is cut into neat pieces, with yellow skin and white meat, and the meat is tender. Paired with a special dipping sauce, it is refreshing and delicious.

The braised duck with sand ginger on the side was equally impressive; the duck meat was stewed to perfection, and every strand was infused with the unique aroma of sand ginger...

And those fresh, tender, and emerald-green vegetables.

Each one exudes an enticing aroma.

These delicious dishes are just waiting for the relatives who went to pay their respects at the mountain to return, so that they can wash away the dust and fatigue and be plated and served on the table.

Seeing Lin Muxi staring intently at the delicious-looking dishes, her eyes filled with the allure of the food, Chen Yuanyuan couldn't help but smile and ask:

"Sister-in-law, are you hungry?"

Lin Muxi then came to her senses, realizing that she had been somewhat out of line. A blush rose on her face, and she quickly looked away, feeling embarrassed.

Just then, Liu Xiuying carried a large plate of sliced ​​braised duck with sand ginger into the kitchen.

Upon hearing Chen Yuanyuan's words, a kind smile immediately appeared on her face. She reached out and picked out a very large, tempting-looking duck leg from the plate, handed it to Lin Muxi, and said gently:
"Xiaoxi, here you go. Eat something to tide you over if you're hungry."

Lin Muxi was slightly taken aback, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes, and said softly, "This... isn't a good idea."

Liu Xiuying waved her hand gently and explained with a smile:

"What does it have to do with anything? The chicken legs, duck legs, and wings were originally meant to be given to the children in advance."

When it's time to serve, there will naturally be enough meat for everyone.

Lin Muxi was deeply moved upon hearing this. She reached out and took the duck leg, sincerely saying, "Thank you, Auntie."

"Don't be shy, go and eat, don't go hungry."

Liu Xiuying urged with a smile.

Lin Muxi nodded, turned around, and ran briskly towards the second floor.

Upstairs, Chen Chen had just finished washing up in the bathroom and was casually drying his wet hair with a towel when he strolled out of the bathroom.

At this moment, he was only wearing a pair of casual pants, his strong and muscular upper body completely exposed.

Those well-defined muscles, as if meticulously sculpted by a master craftsman, exude a vigorous masculine strength.

Water droplets slid slowly down his neck and shoulders, shimmering with a crystalline sheen on his firm skin.

Although it wasn't the first time Lin Muxi had seen Chen Chen shirtless, it was still a sight to behold.

But every time she saw it, her heart would involuntarily tremble slightly, and an indescribable, strange feeling would quietly spread through her heart...

Lin Muxi's gaze seemed to be fixed on Chen Chen, and she couldn't look away for a moment.

Realizing her lapse in composure, her cheeks flushed instantly, and she quickly lowered her head, nearly dropping the duck leg she was clutching.

Chen Chen glanced up casually and saw Lin Muxi. He paused for a moment, then a slightly teasing smile appeared on his lips.

"What, are you stunned?"

His voice carried the freshness of someone who had just washed up, along with a hint of languor.

Lin Muxi hurriedly raised her head, her eyes darting around, and stammered:

"No...no, I just came up..."

The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she didn't know how to continue, secretly annoyed at her awkwardness. Chen Chen looked at her like this and found her extremely cute, so he stopped teasing her.

As he continued to gently dry his hair with a towel, water droplets rolling down the ends, he asked:
What are you holding in your hand?

As if she had found a savior in her panic, Lin Muxi hurriedly raised the duck leg in her hand high and said in a somewhat urgent tone:
"Senior, here, have this duck leg!"

Chen Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and he said:
"If you're hungry, just eat by yourself."

Lin Muxi shook her head, her eyes sincere and bright:

“I’m not hungry yet. You’ve been praying at the mountain all day, you must be exhausted. Here, have this.”

Chen Chen felt a warmth in his heart. Looking at the duck leg that Lin Muxi was offering him, he no longer refused and took it.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony, I'm actually a bit hungry."

As he spoke, he took a small bite of the duck leg. The meat was tender, and the aroma of sand ginger filled his mouth.

Seeing that he had eaten, Lin Muxi smiled with satisfaction, her eyes curving into crescents.

After taking a bite, Chen Chen tilted his head slightly to look at Lin Muxi, his eyes filled with a natural and affectionate gaze. He then handed the duck leg to her and said softly, "Want to eat together?"

Lin Muxi's cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart pounded like a rabbit's.

She nodded gently, then leaned closer to Chen Chen's hand and took a shy bite of the duck leg.

After taking that bite, Lin Muxi's face turned even redder. The aroma of the duck leg spread in her mouth, but at this moment, she felt a complex mix of nervousness and sweetness.

She slightly raised her eyes and stole a glance at Chen Chen. She saw a faint smile on his face, a smile as warm as the spring sun, which made her heart even more flustered.

Seeing her take a bite, Chen Chen's smile deepened. The two shared the duck leg, taking turns eating it, and a warm and ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.

After finishing the duck leg, Lin Muxi was still a little unsatisfied and subconsciously licked the corner of her mouth.

Seeing this, Chen Chen reached out and gently wiped away the little bit of oil left on the corner of her mouth with his fingertips, his movements gentle and natural.

Lin Muxi's body stiffened slightly, and her heart suddenly raced, as if it were about to leap out of her throat.

Her gaze darted away in a panic, avoiding Chen Chen's eyes.

Just as Lin Muxi was at a loss, Chen Yuanyuan's voice came from downstairs, "Brother, sister-in-law, dinner's ready."

Lin Muxi's blush deepened instantly, like a beautiful flower in full bloom.

She quickly took a small step back, her eyes darting nervously away, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Chen Chen, on the other hand, remained calm, a faint smile still playing on his lips.

He naturally picked up a towel and wiped his hands, then replied to the person downstairs, "Okay, I'm coming down now."

After saying that, he looked at Lin Muxi and said gently, "Let's go downstairs for dinner."

Lin Muxi nodded slightly, trying to calm herself down, and followed Chen Chen slowly downstairs.

With each step she took, she could feel her heart still pounding, and the scene from earlier kept replaying in her mind.

The two went downstairs to the restaurant, where they saw a large round table filled with all kinds of delicious-looking dishes.

Family members were already sitting around the table, their laughter echoing throughout the room.

Chen Yuanyuan's gaze fell on Lin Muxi's slightly flushed face, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes, but she didn't ask any further questions, simply smiling and greeting them:

"Come and sit down, we've been waiting for you two." (End of Chapter)