Chapter 2 Renamed Ingredients and Seasonings

Ke Lian didn't answer Du Xixi, because he was too busy to respond.

Du Xixi watched, wide-eyed, as the usually composed Imperial Marshal ate the spicy strips like a child, one after another, while also taking the plate from Du Xixi's hands, holding it protectively in front of his chest.

Nothing makes a chef happier than seeing their own creations being enjoyed. Du Xixi was no exception; seeing Ke Lian so appreciative, her expression softened. "If you like them, I'll make them for you often in the future."

Ke Lian was almost finished eating by this time, stuffing his mouth full of spicy strips, yet still maintaining a calm demeanor as he slowly chewed and savored them, making his cheeks move like the little squirrels Du Xixi had seen on Blue Star.

The smile on Du Xixi's face deepened.

A bit cute.

After Ke Lian finished eating everything, he realized that he might have lost a bit of decorum earlier. But considering the young lady in front of him was his wife, he felt it was no big deal and smiled. "This is a taste I've never experienced before; it's much better than those regular meals."

"These are just common snacks to satisfy cravings; as regular meals, they're probably not suitable." Du Xixi laughed, seeing the man in front of her, much taller than her, looking a bit disappointed, she quickly added, "But there's something even better to eat; I'll make it for you tonight."

A satisfied expression appeared on Ke Lian's face. After chatting with Du Xixi for a few more moments, he returned to the training room to continue working out. As a Marshal, even during a holiday, he couldn't relax his self-discipline.

Du Xixi had been eating spicy strips for half her life. Although she loved them, a few were enough to satisfy her craving.

She packed away the remaining spicy strips, waiting for when Ke Lian wanted to eat some again, and then placed the used bowls and chopsticks into the Star Era dishwasher. Only then did she start considering what to cook for dinner, suddenly thinking about Ke Lian who had just left.

Who would have thought that a high-ranking Marshal might actually have the potential to be a foodie?

With lots of time between lunch and dinner, Du Xixi, having planned out the dishes, didn't intend to start cooking immediately. Instead, she went to sit on the couch in the living room and waved to summon the robot butler.

Because Ke Lian didn't like coming home, staying at the Military Department all day, and Ke Xing found the house too quiet and moved to another villa, saying that many of his old friends were over there, making it more lively.

So, in this house, currently only Ke Lian and Du Xixi were living human beings, and other than them, the only ones that could run, jump, and talk were perhaps this robot butler.

The robot butler was round and fluffy; although it was unclear what animal it was modeled after, it was still very cute. Du Xixi couldn't resist reaching out and giving it a pat, while a thought flashed through her mind, causing her to smile mischievously.

Du Xixi glanced down at the fluffy slippers on her feet and clicked her tongue. Who would have thought that someone like Ke Lian, such a big man, would actually have a liking for cute things!

The robot butler did not resist the female owner's petting action; its electronic screen flickered, and a mechanical sound stuttered to life, "2569 greets madam, may I have your instructions?"

"2569? Is that your number?"

"Yes, madam." A smiley face appeared on 2569's screen, but the voice remained emotionless.

Du Xixi glanced towards the training room in the distance, seeing the door properly closed, she felt a bit more at ease and turned around to ask, "2569, does your Marshal prefer things like you?"

"Madam, the Marshal's preferences include collecting mechas and working out." 2569 answered truthfully.

Du Xixi raised an eyebrow, then impulsively reached out and patted 2569's fluffy head again, "I mean, does Ke Lian like your appearance?"

"Not at all..." 2569's screen flickered again, showing a dejected expression, "The Marshal doesn't like 2569's appearance; it was Master Ke Xing who said madam likes fluffy things, so the Marshal specially sought me out."

Du Xixi was startled; she had thought...

2569 continued, "Not only 2569, but also the clothes, shoes, and furniture in madam's wardrobe were specially purchased by the Marshal."

Du Xixi's shock went up a notch; she pressed her lips together without speaking, feeling a complex emotion, while at some point Ke Lian came out of the training room and suddenly appeared behind Du Xixi, whispering, "It's what I should do."

Regardless of love or affection, as Du Xixi's husband, preparing the household for his newlywed wife was something he should do.