Honey in the Mouth

When she carried a bowl of dumplings to the dining room, he was already sitting there while he was reading something. The words looked foreign to her as though it was all greek to her.

After he washed up, his maroon-colored hair was still wet. He wore white-colored sleepwear that covered his chest and his wound, but he still had the freshness and sexiness after a bath.

It gave one the feeling that he was very clean.

Xia Xingchen walked closer and served the dumplings and proceeded to make the sauce. She was silent for a moment but she did not forget to remind him. "You have not recovered from your wounds so the sauce is a little light. Make do with it."

Bai Yeqing gave a 'hmm' before putting down the documents. He then took the chopsticks to try the dumplings. Although he had only tried it a few times in his life, he still found it relatively fresh, which somehow proved that her cooking skills were indeed not bad. By then, he had a great appetite.

Xia Xingchen relaxed as she saw him eating happily without being picky. "Eat slowly, I will proceed upstairs."

With that, she wanted to leave. Bai Yeqing glanced at her. "Don't you have anything special to say to me?"

"Ah?" Xia Xingchen turned back around and his sudden words made her at a loss.

Bai Yeqing took a dumpling and dipped it in the sauce. Even that action had an indescribable elegance.

He raised his head to look at her. "Last night, you said you wanted to thank me but the conversation only ended there. So, what was it?"

Xia Xingchen shook her head. "Actually, it's nothing."

He put down his chopsticks. "Continue on."

"I returned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

He was clearer about that than anyone.

"So?"

"So, I planned to show my greatest gratitude to my friend who had helped me return to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs."

Bai Yeqing raised his brow high. Taking action to express one's gratitude indeed made one more expectant than receiving the words 'thank you.' His expression became brighter. "It is a must to thank the person. But how do you plan to thank that person? And when?"

"After seven days. I planned to treat him out for a meal or if it is allowed, personally cooking for him would be more sincere."

Bai Yeqing nodded his head in agreement. "Hmm, this idea is not bad. Have it at dinner time after seven days!"

Xia Xingchen curiously glanced at him before cautiously saying an 'oh.'

She felt strange.

These few days, he had always treated her lukewarmly, so why was he being weird today? He even had the mood to talk about this matter with her instead? Moreover, he even gave her ideas?

"Alright, you can go up and rest now." Bai Yeqing let her go. She said nothing more and proceeded upstairs but was still left curious.

In the dining room, Bai Yeqing thought that the dumplings in front of him were even more delicious.

Dinner after seven days.

It should not be bad.

…

Seven days later.

Weekend.

Yu Zenan called her at around six o'clock in the morning and made her come to Gomez Golf Court.

Hence, she had been buried in the kitchen since the early morning.

After Ba Yeqing changed his clothes, he proceeded to the dining room. Xia Dabai was already sitting down like a gentleman.

"Where is Xia Xingchen?"

He had asked his son as he sat down and placed a napkin over his thighs.

"Uncle butler said that Big baby is in the kitchen."

"Kitchen?" Bai Yeqing glanced at the butler at the side. "Why is she in the kitchen so early in the morning?"

"Miss Xia said that she wanted to show her gratitude for her benefactor this evening, and so she woke up early at around six-plus in the morning to prepare the food."

"Is that so?" Bai Yeqing raised his brows. "Let her come out. It's just a meal. She doesn't have to work so hard."

"Yes." The butler personally proceeded to the kitchen.

Xia Dabai tilted his head and looked at him. "Dad, you seem to be in a good mood today."

"It's not bad." He cut the chicken breast and placed it on Xia Dabai's plate.

Xia Dabai was flattered. How good of a mood was he?

"So happy…" He rolled his eyes. "It can't be that Big baby is preparing dinner for you?"

"Who else then?" A certain President felt good about himself.

Just as the pair of father and son were talking, Xia Xingchen hurriedly walked out of the kitchen and carried bags of different sizes.

"Big baby, come and eat," Xia Dabai called out. He then tilted his head.

"I'm eating breakfast with another person and I'm running late." Xia Xingchen entered the dining room and kissed her son's forehead. "Goodbye, be obedient."

With that, she did not spare a look towards Mister President and rushed out with her things.

As he looked at her back view, Xia Dabai muttered, "Aiyo. Our Big baby is definitely going on a date. Little Bai, did you notice that she had specially dressed up today!"

Needless for that little rascal to remind him, Bai Yeqing noticed as well.

On such a cold day, she actually specially wore a dress. Isn't she scared of catching a cold?

Bai Yeqing suddenly thought of something and put down his utensils. He turned his head and ordered the butler. "Tell Leng Fei to come here."

"Yes, your excellency."

After a while, Leng Fei rushed over from outside.

"What is today's original schedule?"

"Originally, we were supposed to meet up with Mr. Mayn from Italy at Gomez Golf Court but you…"

When he said that, Leng Fei's voice became deeper as he looked at his chest.

"Don't change the schedule, notify Mr. Mayn to be at the golf court on time."

"But, your wound…" Leng Fei deepened his voice and spoke closer to his ear. He said, "Moreover, there is not enough time to clear the area."

"No need to clear the whole area. Just around Gomez is fine. Just strengthen protective measures."

"Yes." The President was firm and Leng Fei could not say anything more. After he retreated, he notified the others to hurry up and made them go to Gomez Golf Court's security department.

…

Xia Xingchen arrived at Gomez Golf Court. After she gave her name, a staff member immediately brought her in.

She passed the food in her hands to the person for safekeeping.

"Second Young Master is already waiting for you in the cafeteria. Please follow me."

Second Young Master?

Xia Xingchen became even more sure that grandma was really muddle-headed. The 'Second Young Master' others respectfully called could not just be a normal secondary school teacher.

The cafeteria was high-end and luxurious. It was quiet and there were not many people in it.

Yu Zenan wore a V-neckline t-shirt with camel-colored long pants. It was a simple outfit yet it looked especially fresh and young. He sat at the table located in the middle of the cafeteria.

Although she hadn't been there before, she had heard so much about Gomez Golf Court in her time working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This place was not one that allowed anyone with money to come in.

Even if it was a high ranking official, like her father, they still did not have the right to enter.

To be able to come here, it signified their identity.

"Over here!" Yu Zenan noticed her and put down the utensils in his hands before waving enthusiastically at her.

Xia Xingchen slowly walked towards him.

A cafeteria waiter had already pulled out the chair beside him for her to sit down.

"Morning."

"Long time no see, you are even prettier than last time," Yu Zenan complimented.

His sparkling gaze scanned Xia Xingchen. From up to down, he sized her up. If it was others, it would seem irritating but his playful and lazy look makes it difficult for others to dislike him.

"Young master Yu, you are being so sweet this morning. Did you eat honey just now?"

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