Chapter 49: Your Choice (2/2)

This did not occupy the main reason. Xuan’er possessed a top-tier appearance, profound Divine Spiritual Body, and had such a good relationship with oneself. If she truly had intentions in the future to form a partner, it seemed quite reasonable.

However, Ning Wuxie knew that Xuan’er was not just Xuan’er.

She was also Jiang Ningxuan.

That cold and ruthless Empress who disregarded human relationships.

The warmth and affection bestowed upon Xuan’er over the past few months were difficult to melt the ice formed from her past life’s five hundred years of memories.

When she awakened and discovered that she had become Ning Wuxie’s partner, she would surely fly into a rage and unleash a massacre…

Looking at Xuan’er peacefully sleeping in his arms, Ning Wuxie quietly kissed her forehead.

Jiang Ningxuan was an unlikable and domineering person, but in Ning Wuxie’s heart, Xuan’er was the cutest little girl in the world.

This was something even he could not deny.

…

The next morning, as the sun rose high, Ning Wuxie finally woke up leisurely.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he sensed something was off.

He reached out to touch the bed, and it was indeed empty.

He instantly sat up, rushing barefoot to the stairs, only to see Xuan’er downstairs wearing a large apron, awkwardly peeling potatoes while sitting on a small stool.

Bai Zhou lay on her feet, wagging its tail contentedly.

“Brother!” Upon seeing Ning Wuxie awake, she excitedly waved the potato in her hand.

“I am making something delicious for you.”

Ning Wuxie sighed in relief, feeling warmth in his heart.

“Why are you cooking at such a young age? Let me do it.”

He put on his slippers and went downstairs, reaching for the small knife and potato in Xuaner’s hand.

“Don’t! I want to make a dish I discovered before!”

Xuan’er twisted her body, covering the potato to prevent Ning Wuxie from reaching it.

“What dish?”

“Boiled potatoes! After boiling the potatoes until they are soft, sprinkle some salt or chili powder, and it tastes so good. Grandpa often made it for me!”

Xuan’er said excitedly.

“…” Ning Wuxie was momentarily speechless. After thinking for a moment, he still followed her wishes and said:

“Then I will look forward to Xuan’er’s cooking?”

“Mm-mm!” Seeing that Ning Wuxie trusted her, Xuan’er’s eyes sparkled as she nodded enthusiastically.

When the boiled potatoes and salt “delicacy” were finally made, Xuan’er realized how terrible it actually tasted.

In the past, when she had nothing to eat and often went hungry, potatoes and wild vegetables frequently filled her stomach. If there was even a little salty flavor, it was already a delicacy among humans.

After being adopted by Ning Wuxie, although the food was not mountain delicacies or seafood, it was a balanced and nutritious home-cooked meal, something she had never dared to imagine before.

Now, in a moment of whimsy, she wanted to make a “delicacy” she could cook for Ning Wuxie, only to find that it was both bitter and bland, almost inedible.

It was completely incomparable to the food Ning Wuxie had given her.

“Brother, don’t eat it. This is really not tasty…”

Xuan’er reached out to grab half a potato from Ning Wuxie’s hand, pouting with an apologetic expression.

“Not at all, I think it tastes great.” Ning Wuxie took another big bite.

“Don’t try to fool me, this is really not tasty… Brother, you go cook instead. I won’t make a mess.”

Xuan’er lowered her head, speaking softly in embarrassment.

Ning Wuxie’s words could not deceive her, as she saw even Bai Zhou baring its teeth at the boiled potato in the bowl, unable to eat it.

Ning Wuxie smiled and patted her head: “I am already very happy that Xuan’er is willing to cook for me.”

“It seems I will soon enjoy Xuan’er’s blessings~”

He stood up to cook while joking.

“I will make sure my brother enjoys blessings!” Xuan’er suddenly exclaimed, as if something had been triggered.

“I will definitely let my brother enjoy blessings, whatever you want, just say it!”

Ning Wuxie casually said while lifting the spatula:

“What can I want? I only want Xuan’er, that’s enough. I just want Xuan’er to always be Xuan’er, always by my side.”

Silence.

Xuan’er surprisingly did not respond.

Ning Wuxie, however, did not dare to turn around, feeling his cheeks slightly flush, secretly cursing himself for saying the wrong thing.

Until the meal was prepared and served on the table, Ning Wuxie still saw Xuan’er sitting dazedly on the chair, her little face flushed.

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