She chose the strategy with the most bullet comments.

……

"Give it a try?"

"it is good."

Bai Wei took over and started cutting carefully. The process was still slow, but it went quite smoothly.

However, when cutting the beef into pieces, the beef was too tender, which caused a small mishap.

"Ouch..." Bai Weimeng, Jiuling, and Baqi also withdrew their hands, and a faint bloodstain appeared on the edge of their thumb nails.

"Are you alright?!"

Su Mu quickly stepped forward and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the wound was very shallow. He then rinsed her index finger under running water.

"Don't use a vertical cut when slicing beef towards the tail end; it's easy to cut your hand. Slicing it horizontally is safer. My bad, I forgot to tell you that earlier..."

As she spoke, Su Mu opened her mouth and took Bai Wei's finger into her mouth.

Bai Wei felt her fingertips touch a soft tongue, and her body shuddered as if she had been electrocuted.

28. Who made the profit?

She...she...how could she suddenly...?

Bai Wei's brain almost shut down, and her cheeks flushed red.

In fact, human saliva cannot stop bleeding or disinfect wounds... but she still couldn't say the words that would make Su Mu relent.

“It’s easy to slip when cutting larger pieces of meat. I didn’t think of that and didn’t tell you what to be careful about. Luckily, the cut is shallow and small.”

Su Musong spoke, placing Bai Wei's fingers in the running water to rinse them for a few more seconds, tilting his head with a concerned expression.

Do you have iodine solution at home?

Alcohol is fine, but it's too irritating to wounds, so something gentler is better.

"Yes, and I also have band-aids. I'll go disinfect and put one on... I'm so sorry, I messed up something as simple as chopping vegetables..." Bai Wei bit her lower lip lightly.

"What are you saying? Hurry up and treat it. The wound is very shallow and there's no need to put a band-aid on it. It will only slow down the healing process."

“Okay…skirt chat clothes (three) another (four) dam” Bai Wei took out the kitchen absorbent paper to dry her hands and quickly left the kitchen.

Su Mu breathed a sigh of relief, shook her head, and turned her gaze back to continue processing the ingredients.

When Bai Wei returned, she found that Su Mu had already started blanching the bitter melon, and everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

With the range hood turned on, Bai Wei's attention shifted from how to prepare the ingredients to how to cook the dish.

Watching Su Mu skillfully stir-fry, toss the wok, and control the heat, he gradually became mesmerized.

When will I be able to be this skilled...?

Before you know it, a simple dish and soup are ready.

Stir-fried bitter melon with beef and seaweed and egg drop soup are very common and simple dishes.

Cold cucumber salad is also a good accompaniment to rice. Two girls can't eat too much, so there's no need to worry about not having enough dishes.

"Dinner's ready! You said yesterday that a little spice was fine, so I put a small red chili pepper in both dishes. Is that okay?" Su Mu opened the refrigerator and took out the plate of cucumber salad.

Bai Wei smiled faintly, "It's alright, I don't mean I can't eat spicy food, just not too spicy."

"That's good. Hey, you can just sit here and wait. I'll take care of things like serving the rice."

"..."

Okay, I can't really go against Su Mu's wishes...

Although she basically didn't have to pay rent, Su Mu took such good care of her, providing her with three meals a day and even washing the dishes afterward. It felt like she had hired a nanny, and she felt quite indebted to her.

How about... I give Su Mu a massage every night as a small way of repaying her?

She probably won't refuse, right?

Su Mu carried two bowls of white rice back to the table. "Let me eat... Sigh, my lifestyle has been somewhat influenced by the Japanese."

Upon hearing Su Mu's words, Bai Wei couldn't help but smile.

"I've heard that Japanese people are quite ritualistic. When eating, they say 'I'm starting to eat,' when they get home, they say 'I'm home,' and when they go out, they say things appropriate to the situation."

"That's right, I don't quite understand why either, but our country also has its own unwritten customs, such as waiting for everyone to be present at the dinner table before starting to eat."

"That's true." Bai Wei picked up a slice of bitter melon, put it in her mouth, her eyes brightening slightly, and blurted out, "Delicious!"

The bitterness is just right, the spiciness is perfect, and the color and aroma are all excellent. It's even better than the same home-cooked dish my mom makes...

"Eat more if you like it." Su Mu's eyes narrowed into crescent moons.

When your cooking skills are recognized and praised, you will naturally feel happy.

"Speaking of which, many people don't like bitter melon, but I'm fine with it, I'm not picky. Why do you like it?" Su Mu asked.

"It's nutritious, can prevent diseases and nourish the skin, and once you get used to its unique bitterness, it's not easy to get tired of it. My parents like it very much too."

Su Mu nodded slightly, as if she had thought of something, and couldn't help but laugh: "Thinking about it carefully, bitter melon is actually quite a good match for your personality."

"character?"

"There's a folk legend that bitter melon has the property of not transmitting its bitterness to other things. When cooked with many dishes, such as meat, it won't transfer its bitterness to the other ingredients. Some people say that bitter melon possesses the virtues and merits of a gentleman, thus praising it as a 'gentleman's vegetable'."

"A gentleman and a lady understand each other, Weiwei, you just really dislike troubling others, don't you?"

At this point, Su Mu's eyes crinkled with a smile. "Let me guess, when I went to get the rice just now, did you have any thoughts about how to repay me?"

"..." Bai Wei was stunned when her thoughts were seen through.

Is it that obvious?

"Really?" I had been guessing casually, but I was surprised to see Bai Wei's expression...

"No...no..."

"How were you planning to repay me? Were you going to waive the remaining hundred or so dollars in rent?"

Su Mu didn't believe it. Her eyes were filled with curiosity, and she leaned forward slightly, looking at him as if to say, "Don't try to deny it, I can see right through you."

Bai Wei didn't dare to meet Su Mu's eyes, and replied in a low voice, "I'll... I'll give you a shoulder massage like last night."

"Hmm... then I'm making a bit too much money. Weiwei's technique makes me feel incredibly comfortable, to the point where I can fall asleep without even realizing it. You're at a disadvantage." Su Mu stretched out his left index finger and waved it from side to side.

"How could it be so exaggerated?" Bai Weiyi Lingyi Qi Si Wu Jiu Si (Nine) was both amused and exasperated.

"Sleep quality is very important for professional players, so important that it can affect their performance in the game. So, if you use this skill on me, Vivi, I will definitely gain a lot. It is not comparable to simply serving you rice and washing dishes."

"Is that so..." (tumor)

Bai Wei's legs were pressed together under the table, her thoughts darting about like a startled goldfish in a fish tank.

I didn't realize I could help her so much.

"Don't overthink it. Helping each other with small everyday favors is no big deal. Saying thank you is unnecessary and might even upset her."

Seeing that Bai Wei was starting to overthink things again, Su Mu quickly added.

Sigh…did she not have many close friends growing up? Si

It's not my fault for thinking this way; Bai Wei is just too easily drawn into incredibly complex thought processes by things that aren't even small favors.

Such a personality is unlikely to develop in a short period of time; it's more likely that it will become a habit through long-term, consistent interaction with others.

Upon hearing Su Mu's words, Bai Wei slowly chewed her food, her expression thoughtful.

"Is it like the kind of interaction between guys where 'You actually said thank you, do you not consider me a brother?'"

“Right, right!” Su Mu nodded suddenly. “Speaking of Weiwei, you… nothing, nothing, you’re just a lazy bum! If you’re not enthusiastic about eating, you’ll have stomach problems.”

After thinking about it, I decided it was better not to say those things aloud. After all, asking someone if they've had few friends growing up is more annoying than being a riddle teller.

A hint of doubt flashed in Bai Wei's eyes, but she didn't pay much attention to what followed, thinking that she wouldn't easily say thank you to Su Mu in the future.

……

After eating and drinking her fill, Bai Wei sat at the dining table, resting her chin on her hands, watching Su Mu washing dishes not far away.

It might be related to her temperament. Although it's not very polite to describe a girl from a male perspective, she just felt that Su Mu had the air of a virtuous husband, and the word "virtuous wife" just didn't feel right when applied to her.

Who knows who will be so lucky in the future to marry her or...

Bai Wei's thoughts were interrupted when her phone suddenly rang.

29. Measurement of body size

Good afternoon, Bai Wei.

"Good afternoon, Senior Zhao Lisi. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"The CP2021SP event is in three days. Are you free? The two guys I was supposed to meet suddenly had something come up and couldn't make it. I was totally dumbfounded. That's why I'm asking you for help."

Upon hearing this, Bai Wei was stunned, and then asked uncertainly, "You mean you want me to fill in? But I, Lin Liuyi, haven't been to a comic convention in a long time."

"It's nothing, just changing clothes, putting on makeup, and wearing a wig. All the props are provided, and there's someone to handle the makeup..."

Zhao Lisi's voice was coquettish with a hint of pleading, "Please, I can only think of you as the only person who matches your temperament. Everyone else's figure and appearance are far inferior to yours."

Who should I cosplay?

"Among all the people I know, I feel like only you can perfectly handle Sona, the Maven of the Strings in League of Legends!"

"Senior, did the person you originally arranged to meet suddenly have something come up and can't make it?"

Bai Wei was somewhat suspicious, feeling that Zhao Lisi had originally come for her.

She had heard that to create a high-quality cosplay of a character, the costume had to be custom-made according to the individual's measurements, and that buying uniform sizes would result in a poor effect.

Zhao Lisi immediately denied it, "Absolutely not, okay? Actually, this matter has something to do with the official LOL arrangements. We'll give you compensation, you definitely won't be treated unfairly..."

After listening to Zhao Lisi's quick recounting of the whole story, Bai Wei's face showed a hint of curiosity.

Is it too late to cram at the last minute?

"There's still time, there's still time. That little vixen who stood you up is only slightly less attractive than you. You won't need any major alterations to your cosplay outfit; in fact, it might even look better." Zhao Lisi was delighted.

Bai Wei stroked her chin, her pupils shifting slightly. "I'll think about it..."

"Okay then, I hope you can give me an answer tonight. I still need to find a guy who can build Ezreal. I'm so worried."

"Okay, I'll tell you when I've thought it through."

"Thank you so much! I hope to hear good news. That's all for now, bye-bye."

As soon as Bai Wei hung up the phone and put it down, Su Mu's voice came from the side.

"A friend contacted me about going to a comic convention? I just heard you mention cosplay."

"Yes, she's the president of my university's anime club, and also my senior." Bai Wei briefly recounted the contents of the phone call.

To put it simply, the organizers invited a popular player from a professional esports team to attend a League of Legends booth, and they needed some high-quality cosplayers to portray the character and create a lively atmosphere.

Su Mu was somewhat surprised, but his focus wasn't on the official invitation of professional esports players to attend the booth. He asked with a smile, "I didn't expect you to have joined the anime club. What kind of anime do you like to watch?"

"I didn't join the anime club. It's just that my senior is very close to the president of our music club, and we met by chance at a party once."

"Oh, so do you want to go to the bar next door, Dad?"

"To be honest, I don't really want to go, but Senior Zhao Lisi is a really nice person and has helped me a few times. It wouldn't feel right to refuse her directly." Bai Wei's face was full of conflict.

Strange Paint (8) "When did this happen?"

"Three days later, I will cosplay Sona, the Maven of the Strings."

Su Mu rested his thumb on the side of his chin, gently tapped his cheek with his index finger, and looked Bai Wei up and down a few times.

It's actually a Sona cosplay! With her looks and temperament, it's absolutely stunning.

"Why don't you go? After all, people should go out more to broaden their horizons. I'll go too, and I'll be your bodyguard. No one will dare to take advantage of you." Su Mu patted the double A-type umbrella at the scenic area.

It definitely wasn't because she was curious about what Bai Wei's Sona cosplay would look like, absolutely not...

Forget it, I'm not pretending anymore. I just want to see what happened.

"Hmm..." Bai Wei made a soft nasal sound, as if she was considering it.

He inadvertently caught sight of Su Mu's radiant face, and then froze in surprise.

It seems that Mumu's conditions are also very good... Her Ezreal cosplay seems perfect. There's no rule that says girls can't cosplay male characters, right?

"How about Mu Mu gets a role too? Senior Zhao said she's short one, and I think your temperament is perfect for it," Bai Wei blurted out.