In the end, he bore it all alone.

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Gu Yingzhou watched her leave, then casually cleaned himself up in the courtyard before heading to the kitchen.

Seeing there weren't many vegetables inside, he took a basket and picked some from the courtyard.

Thinking of Tangtang's poor appetite during the hot summer days, Gu Yingzhou prepared sour and spicy potato balls, a colorful mixed vegetable dish, smashed cucumber, and a plate of egg-fried Mo bread slices, and cooked some porridge; soon the meal was ready.

By the time he had finished cooking, Lin Tang returned with her things.

Seeing the lively kitchen, she curved her lips into a sweet smile.

"Thank you for the hard work!!"

Gu Yingzhou shook his head and pulled her to sit down.

"You must be hungry, eat up."

Lin Tang, who initially felt no appetite, saw the dishes on the table looking especially appealing and immediately felt hungry.