"Brother Shitou, let me do the cooking," Xiao Shan Yue offered proactively.
"No need; just sit there," Shitou said.
Xiao Shan Yue smiled, "Brother Shitou hasn't tasted my cooking yet. Let me give it a try; I guarantee I won't disappoint you."
"Fine, go ahead," Shitou replied without asking when Xiao Shan Yue had learned to cook. He didn't leave but instead helped Xiao Shan Yue with the prep work.
Xiao Shu was incredulous. His brother was being so unfair. Knowing his avoidance of girls like An Qian, yet still pushing him forward.
Xiao Shu quickly suggested, "I'll go buy a couple of drinks."
Just as Xiao Shu was about to leave, An Qian immediately said, "Jiashu, I'll come with you."
"No need; just stay seated," Xiao Shu hurriedly replied.
Before An Qian could react, Xiao Shu was already through the door with agile and decisive movements.
With the door open, An Qian couldn't see Xiao Shu's figure anymore and could only feel regret.
