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Chen Chen's eyes widened slightly, filled with amazement, and he sincerely praised:

"This tastes really good."

After he spoke, fearing that Lin Muxi might have doubts, he put his mind to it seriously and emphasized it again, his tone full of sincerity:
"Really, this porridge tastes wonderful."

Lin Muxi, who had been staring at Chen Chen with some tension, instantly relaxed upon seeing his reaction.

A slight smile involuntarily crept onto his lips, and his eyes sparkled with joy, a joy as brilliant as the stars.

"Is it really that delicious? I watched tutorials online for ages."

Her voice carried a hint of smugness, along with a touch of cautious anticipation.

Chen Chen put down his spoon, looked at Lin Muxi with gentle eyes, and nodded earnestly:

"Really, I'm not lying this time. The millet porridge you made this time was absolutely perfect."

Compared to Lin Muxi's previous cooking skills, isn't this perfect? ​​Chen Chen thought to himself.

Upon hearing this, Lin Muxi's cheeks instantly flushed slightly, like a delicate peach blossom quietly blooming in spring, exuding shyness and sweetness.

She lowered her head somewhat shyly, strands of hair falling gently to cover her flushed cheeks, her voice as soft as a breeze:
"As long as you like it."

Chen Chen felt a warmth in his heart, smiled slightly, then stood up. His movements were natural and fluid as he picked up a bowl and filled it with millet porridge for Lin Muxi. His eyes were full of care as he softly said:
"You eat too, it's so kind of you to make such a delicious breakfast."

Lin Muxi nodded gently, her eyes full of tenderness.

The two sat side by side at one end of the dining table, sunlight streaming through the window and bathing them in a warm glow.

They enjoyed their breakfast happily, and the air was filled with a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

After finishing breakfast, Lin Muxi took the initiative to clear away the dishes and headed to the kitchen.

Soon, the sounds of running water and the soft clattering of tableware could be heard from the kitchen.

After everything was tidied up, she came out of the kitchen with a faint smile on her face and said to Chen Chen:
“You didn’t sleep at all last night, and you happen to have no classes this morning.”

After breakfast, go get some sleep. I can go to school by myself, so don't worry about me.

Chen Chen nodded slightly, his voice hoarse with fatigue: "Okay."

Lin Muxi turned and walked towards the entrance hall to change her shoes and prepare to go out.

She skillfully put on her sneakers, tied the laces, then picked up the bag that was placed to the side and slung it over her shoulder.

She turned to look at Chen Chen, who was still sitting at the dining table, her eyes full of concern:

"Senior, get some rest. Remember to cover yourself with the blanket so you don't catch a cold."

Chen Chen raised his head, looked at Lin Muxi, and a trace of reluctance flashed in his eyes:
"Be careful on your way to school, and send me a message when you get there."

"Know it."

Lin Muxi responded, a sweet smile playing on her lips, before opening the door and walking out, gently closing it behind her.

Chen Chen listened to Lin Muxi's footsteps gradually fading away outside the door until he could no longer hear them, then slowly got up and dragged his somewhat tired body toward the bedroom.

The bedroom was still bathed in the faint light of dawn. He walked to the bedside, sat down slowly, and the warm scene of having breakfast with Lin Muxi just now kept replaying in his mind.

He lay down, pulled the blanket over himself, but didn't fall asleep immediately.

The taste of Lin Muxi's millet porridge still seemed to linger on her tongue, and her flushed cheeks and gentle smile kept flashing before her eyes.

Chen Chen's lips curled up slightly, a happy smile on his face, and he gradually drifted off to sleep in the tranquil atmosphere.

Chen Chen slept quite well. When he woke up, it was already noon.

I was still woken up by the alarm clock.

Because he has classes in the afternoon.

At this moment, his mind was still in a state of confusion, and his consciousness seemed to be hovering on the edge of a dream.

Just then, a slight clicking sound came from outside, clearly reaching his ears.

Chen Chen rubbed his sleepy eyes and walked out of the bedroom with a lazy air about him.

As soon as my gaze fell on the doorway, I saw Lin Muxi gently closing the door, her movements very soft, as if afraid of disturbing something.

Chen Chen frowned slightly, his eyes full of doubt, and asked:
"Xiaoxi, why are you back? Don't you have class this afternoon?"

His voice was hoarse and muffled, as if he had just woken up.

Lin Muxi turned around, a sweet smile blooming on her face, and said:
"Senior, you're awake. I brought you some food, thinking you must be hungry after waking up."

In her hand, she was holding an insulated lunchbox.

Chen Chen was stunned for a moment, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He slowly approached Lin Muxi, looked at the lunchbox she was carrying, and asked:

"You came all this way just to bring me food? What about your afternoon classes? Won't that be too late?"

This round trip will take quite a bit of time.

Lin Muxi winked playfully, placed the lunchbox on the table, and said as she opened it:
"It's okay, senior. I switched classes with a classmate, and I don't have anything important to do this afternoon. Look, these are all your favorite foods, have a taste."

She laid out the food from the lunchbox one by one, and the steaming food emitted an enticing aroma that instantly filled the entire room.

It's obvious that they put a lot of thought into buying it.

Moreover, it certainly won't be cheap.

Looking at the familiar dishes on the table, Chen Chen felt even more moved.

He pulled up a chair and sat down, saying softly, "Xiaoxi, thank you for your hard work."

After saying that, he picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of food, and put it in his mouth. The familiar taste spread on his taste buds, and he couldn't help but show a satisfied expression.

Lin Muxi sat quietly to the side, her hands gently supporting her chin, her eyes sparkling like stars as she looked at Chen Chen, and asked softly:
"Senior, why don't you try this food? Is it to your liking?"

Chen Chen nodded vigorously, his mouth full of food making his voice muffled:
"delicious."

After finally swallowing the food in his mouth, Chen Chen looked at Lin Muxi and asked with concern:

Have you eaten? Why don't we eat together?

Lin Muxi nodded obediently, her eyes full of smiles:
"I haven't eaten yet. I was planning to come back and eat with you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Chen immediately prepared to get up and go to the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks for Lin Muxi.

But before he could make a move, Lin Muxi spoke first:
"Senior, I'll go get it. You eat first, don't worry about me."

As soon as she finished speaking, she walked lightly toward the kitchen.

A moment later, Lin Muxi came out of the kitchen with bowls and chopsticks and sat down opposite Chen Chen.

Chen Chen picked up a spoon and scooped some rice into her bowl. "Xiaoxi, thank you for your hard work, bringing me food back from school." (End of Chapter)