Chapter 390: Chapter 390

"Little Niu, it’s too early to cook now. Wait until it’s closer to noon; I’ll do it,"

Mu Shuangshuang volunteered to take on the cooking.

She believed that, generally, a big guy would not cook tasty food unless he was really committed to learning.

Like Lu Yuanfeng; if you let him roast meat, the flavor turns out quite good, probably because he’s accustomed to this lifestyle in the military camp.

But if you ask him to cook meals or stir-fry, he’s bound to make a lot of culinary disasters.

"That won’t do, Shuangshuang, you are the guest here. Let me do it!" Little Niu hurriedly waved his hand, a hint of blush appearing on his face due to his haste.

Speaking of which, although Little Niu and Uncle Da Niu are father and son, they look completely different. Uncle Da Niu is robust, somewhat overweight, whereas Little Niu is quite lean—his ribs visible at a glance, quite similar to Mu Shuangshuang’s physique.

However, after some time of nutritional care, Mu Shuangshuang had gained a little weight but was still skinny.

In modern times, many people might favor Little Niu’s figure.

But in ancient days, people seemed to prefer a sturdier build, someone with more strength, able to handle heavy labor.

Little Niu’s type wasn’t particularly liked.

"Let me do it. The shop needs you to manage it, plus I want to show off in front of you all so you can praise me," Mu Shuangshuang laughed.

Little Niu was amused yet helpless; he encountered someone seeking compliments for the first time.

However, feeling troubled, he sought Lu Yuanfeng’s opinion.

After all, it was Lu Yuanfeng who brought her here, and Little Niu felt that Lu Yuanfeng treasured Mu Shuangshuang, unlikely to let her work.

"Little Niu, since Shuangshuang suggested this, go along with her plan. I’ll be her assistant later,"

"Hmm! Thank you, Brother Yuanfeng, thank you, Shuangshuang!"

Little Niu modestly accepted and handed the vegetables he was holding to Shuangshuang, who took a trip to the kitchen to place them in the cupboard before returning.

"Fengzi, I looked around, and we need to buy some flour for lunch. I’ll make cold noodles for you,"

"Cold noodles?" Lu Yuanfeng was taken aback.

The items sent earlier were cold noodles, now it’s cold noodles. Is the preparation similar?

"Yeah, similar to cold noodles but without using the stone mill,"

Mentioning the stone mill, Lu Yuanfeng suddenly grabbed Mu Shuangshuang’s hand, lowered his head to look at her, and said, "Shuangshuang, let’s keep the stone mill at my place. I’ll handle the task of grinding mung beans every three days."

Though the stone mill looked not very big, it required some strength.

"Cough, cough..." Mu Shuangshuang choked on her saliva.

"No, grinding mung beans is a job that must be mine."

Mu Shuangshuang stated, then realized her excitement and quickly explained, "I mean pushing the mill is beneficial for my health."

Mu Shuangshuang relied on the mill-pushing every three days to build her arm strength; she needed to quickly restore the abilities she had in her previous life, otherwise, come winter, trips to the mountain would turn her into a snack for beasts.

Seeing Lu Yuanfeng hesitate, Mu Shuangshuang quickly explained, "Fengzi, a healthy body doesn’t have to be fat, but it must be firm.

Just like yours! I know, your physique wasn’t built by eating, but through regular exercise.

Someone like my second uncle, who’s fat because of his eating, may look heavy, but he isn’t healthy."

Mu Shuangshuang patiently explained to Lu Yuanfeng, and he understood.

Yet he continued to insist.

"Don’t grind soybeans at night anymore; I’ll wake up two hours earlier and we can do it together."

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"You’re crazy, waking up so early is harmful," Mu Shuangshuang shouted, startled.

"Didn’t you just say my body is strong? Since that’s the case, I should work more." As he spoke, Lu Yuanfeng made a muscle-flexing gesture, which amused Mu Shuangshuang greatly.

It was the first time she found Lu Yuanfeng so humorous!

"Okay, let’s put it aside for now and discuss it in three days!"

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng headed straight to the market, bought two pounds of flour, and two pounds of five-flavor pork, with Lu Yuanfeng carrying the goods and Mu Shuangshuang with empty hands.

On the way, Mu Shuangshuang talked incessantly to Lu Yuanfeng about what to cook at Uncle Da Niu’s place later, and at crucial points, she couldn’t help but drool.

Lu Yuanfeng listened dotingly to every word Shuangshuang said, always cooperating with expectant expressions, making Mu Shuangshuang feel especially accomplished!

Just as they were about to turn back, a young man in a greyish-blue robe called out to Mu Shuangshuang on the street.

Mu Shuangshuang fixed her gaze and realized it was Liu Zian.

"How come you’re here? Weren’t you off to Qianzhou Prefecture for exams?"

Mu Shuangshuang looked shocked, remembering that her convenient uncle left more than half a month ago.

Liu Zian’s face reddened as he seemed to weigh how to explain.

But upon seeing Lu Yuanfeng beside Mu Shuangshuang, he no longer wished to explain.

Because at that moment, Lu Yuanfeng’s expressive face, embodying happiness at hand, made Liu Zian frown.

He glanced back and forth between Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang’s faces, ultimately surprised to find that the two who once seemed mismatched were now standing harmoniously together.

A fleeting panic passed through Liu Zian’s heart.

"Liu Zian, what are you spacing out for in the street?" Mu Shuangshuang waved her hand in front of Liu Zian.

She was bewildered, having said nothing to warrant a daze, so why was he gawking?

Could it be the Silver was gone?

"I—I’m fine!" Liu Zian quickly waved his hand as he regained his senses.

"Good to hear, so what are you up to here?" Mu Shuangshuang remained curious.

"I’m... I’m giving lectures in the town to earn enough for travel expenses to Qianzhou," Liu Zian said and, fearing Shuangshuang would worry he might be out of funds, explained further, "I have enough money."

"I see, then continue with your lectures!"

Mu Shuangshuang smiled, without the intent to invite Liu Zian for lunch, since they weren’t close.

Though she once planned to connect with Liu Zian for future needs,

She was now someone with a "boyfriend" and found it better to keep some distance from other men.

Mu Shuangshuang felt her emotional intelligence had improved since being with Lu Yuanfeng, though she couldn’t let Lu Yuanfeng find out.

The silly boy, lost in thought, might overthink things!

Liu Zian actually had no lectures today, he could return to his village, but couldn’t resist the call from within, ending up wandering and unexpectedly encountering Shuangshuang.

Feeling joyous inside, yet somewhat lost.

Liu Zian took a deep breath, preparing to leave.

As a man too, Lu Yuanfeng could see Liu Zian’s disappointment, but he knew better that if not disappointed, it’d be him feeling bitter.

Lu Yuanfeng was undoubtedly delighted inside. At least Liu Zian’s appearance didn’t capture much of Shuangshuang’s attention!