Hearing the laughter behind him, Yuan Xi turned to see a few people looking his way. His ears flushed slightly as he quickly walked over to the counter to start selecting his food.

Yuan Xi was very particular about having a balanced meal with a good mix of protein and vegetables. After estimating the amount he and Fu Yunzhou would eat, he decided to go for smaller portions of a variety of dishes.

After finishing his selection, Yuan Xi glanced over at the porridge section of the cafeteria.

Perhaps it was because celebrities were known for caring about their appearance, but as he looked around, he noticed that most of the soups were related to beauty.

There were options like snow fungus, lotus seeds, lilies, and red dates.

After surveying the choices, Yuan Xi finally picked a few warm options.

With his hands full of food and dressed in casual attire, the interns in the cafeteria naturally assumed Yuan Xi was one of them.

They glanced at the meal boxes he was carrying, their expressions revealing a mix of curiosity and surprise.

Oblivious to the stares around him, Yuan Xi paid for his meal and headed straight for the office.

As he pushed open the door, he immediately spotted Fu Yunzhou who had picked up some documents and was once again absorbed in his work.

Yuan Xi placed the meal boxes on the table and set the documents on his own desk.

Before Fu Yunzhou could react, Yuan Xi slipped chopsticks and a steamed bun into his hands.

As he opened the meal boxes, the delicious aroma of the food wafted into the air. Yuan Xi, already hungry, felt his stomach protest even more at the enticing smell.

When Fu Yunzhou finally snapped out of his surprise at someone daring to touch his documents, he realized that his desk had somehow transformed into a dining table.

The food boxes were arranged neatly, and in front of him was a bowl of porridge. Just one glance told Fu Yunzhou it was likely sweet.

He took a bite of the steamed bun and looked over the dishes on the table.

Celery, carrots, and green beans—none of which were to Fu Yunzhou’s liking.

After a few bites, Yuan Xi noticed Fu Yunzhou sitting quietly, showing no intention of picking up his chopsticks. Unable to resist, he glanced up at him and placed a piece of carrot on Fu Yunzhou’s bun.

“Come on, eat some carrots; they’re good for you! They’re packed with vitamins. The more you eat, the better it is for your health. Next time, I’ll get you some spinach too—it’s full of nutrients as well.”

Fu Yunzhou stared at the orange carrot slice on his bun, unable to suppress a frown.

“I don’t want to eat…” As soon as Fu Yunzhou spoke, he suddenly remembered something. He looked up at Yuan Xi and changed his tone. “I don’t like the company’s carrots; you should eat more of them instead.”

Yuan Xi glanced at Fu Yunzhou and then at the carrots, repeating, “You don’t like the company’s carrots? Or do you just not like carrots in general?”

Fu Yunzhou focused on eating the other vegetables and meat, not responding.

“Yunzhou, carrots are packed with vitamins! Eating them is not only good for your health but also great for your eyes! And don’t underestimate carrots; they have many benefits, including skin care. Since your health isn’t great, you really shouldn’t be picky. You need to eat more for your own good.”

With Yuan Xi’s incessant chatter in his ears, Fu Yunzhou quickly picked up a piece of braised pork and shoved it into Yuan Xi’s mouth. “I don’t like the company’s food.”

After chewing the braised pork and swallowing, Yuan Xi spoke earnestly.

“Alright, do you prefer Aunt Zhang’s cooking? I’ll ask her how to make it when I go home tonight, and I’ll cook for you in the future. A good child shouldn’t be picky. Your health isn’t great as it is, just look at your complexion—it’s as pale as if you’ve smeared on powder.”

As Yuan Xi continued to chatter away, Fu Yunzhou took a few bites and then picked up a piece of carrot, placing it in Yuan Xi’s mouth. “Alright, eat your food first.”

Yuan Xi chewed obediently while casting a curious glance at Fu Yunzhou.

The company’s carrots weren’t bad at all, so why didn’t he like them?

After finishing the carrot, Yuan Xi finally began to eat seriously, no longer chattering.

Fu Yunzhou sneaked a look at him and, relieved to see that Yuan Xi wasn’t going to lecture him anymore, started to reflect on his own feelings.

Why was it that when he was with Yuan Xi, he couldn’t bring himself to be harsh and simply endured the his nagging?

He glanced at Yuan Xi’s youthful face, lowering his gaze.

Yes, perhaps it was because he felt that if he got angry at such a face, it would give him a guilty conscience as if he were bullying a child.

If Fu Yushen knew that his older brother had such awareness, he would definitely hold Aunt Zhang and cry his heart out.

After all these years of seeing his brother’s cold demeanor, it was the first time he realized that his brother could actually feel guilt! It was truly a rare sight!

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