Chapter 371: Yan Luoxi’s Shock! That Damn Man: Quite Smooth

Chapter 371: Chapter 371: Yan Luoxi’s Shock! That Damn Man: Quite Smooth

Walking into the kitchen, Gu Yizhou first took everything out and sorted it before he started preparing lunch.

In fact, Gu Yizhou already had a menu in mind when he was buying the groceries.

After all, with his current culinary skills...

If he, Gu Yizhou, claimed to be the second-best cook in the world, no one would dare claim to be the first!

That’s how confident he was!

After sitting on the sofa for a little while, Yan Luoxi thought for a moment before getting up and walking over to the kitchen.

Even though she knew Gu Yizhou could cook, she still felt a little uneasy.

Besides, there was so much to prepare, and he’d have to use knives. She was afraid he might accidentally hurt himself if he wasn’t careful.

She also wanted to see if there was anything she could help with.

It was a meal for two, after all, and she felt a bit bad about letting Gu Yizhou do all the work.

But most importantly, she wanted to spend more time with him and didn’t want to be apart.

...

Inside the kitchen, Gu Yizhou was currently prepping a fish.

Just as Yan Luoxi reached the kitchen, Gu Yizhou made his move.

She watched as Gu Yizhou tossed the fish into mid-air, and then his knife rose and fell...

Yan Luoxi panicked at the sight. She was just about to tell him to stop his bizarre maneuver when, in the next second...

Yan Luoxi’s eyes flew wide open. She stared at the scene before her, shocked and utterly incredulous.

Her cherry-pink lips formed an "O," and she was completely stunned.

Luckily, Gu Yizhou didn’t see this, or his first thought would have undoubtedly been—’That would probably feel amazing!’

After a long moment.

"This..."

Yan Luoxi covered her mouth and murmured as if she’d seen a ghost, "Is this... a magic trick...?"

Before she could even get a clear look, the fresh black snakehead in Gu Yizhou’s hands had been perfectly prepped amidst the flashing blur of the kitchen knife.

She watched in utter shock. If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, she would never have believed it was real.

They had been together for so long.

How did she never know Gu Yizhou had this kind of skill?

That was why she had blurted out and asked if it was magic.

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou placed the prepared fish on a plate to the side, then turned to look at her, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Er..."

Gu Yizhou said, exasperated, "What are you talking about? Come on, you must be tired from all the flying. Go rest on the sofa in the living room. You can leave the kitchen to me."

But after witnessing Gu Yizhou’s magical knife skills, Yan Luoxi didn’t want to leave. She wanted to stay right here and watch him. ’I want to see what other secrets my boyfriend is hiding!’

"I... Can I just stay here and watch you cook?"

Yan Luoxi asked in a small voice.

"Er..."

Seeing the curiosity written all over Yan Luoxi’s usually cool face, Gu Yizhou gave a resigned nod. "Fine, but just stay quietly to the side, okay?"

"Mhm."

Yan Luoxi bobbed her head enthusiastically, a happy smile blooming on her face.

Seeing this, Gu Yizhou didn’t say any more and turned back to his work.

He first prepped the Australian lobster, then cleaned the leopard coral grouper, getting it ready for a pickled vegetable fish dish.

Gu Yizhou’s technique was deft and swift, each step methodical and orderly. He was even more impressive than the state banquet chefs Yan Luoxi had seen with her father.

But Gu Yizhou’s next slick moves made Yan Luoxi feel like she had discovered a new world!

She had never imagined that watching someone cook could be such a visual feast.

By now, Gu Yizhou had finished most of the prep, and the fish soup was simmering.

Soon, a tantalizing aroma wafted from the kitchen, whetting one’s appetite.

When Yan Luoxi caught the scent, she couldn’t help but swallow, craning her neck to peek inside.

"How is it? Smells good?"

Gu Yizhou turned and saw her adorable expression, and couldn’t help but smile as he asked.

"It smells amazing!"

Yan Luoxi nodded, her face full of anticipation. "I can’t wait to taste what you’ve made!"

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou chuckled and wiped his hands. "Alright, the pickled vegetable fish will be ready in a few more minutes."

Then, he started working on the beef and other ingredients.

Seven and a half minutes later.

Gu Yizhou had finished prepping all the ingredients.

When he turned around, Gu Yizhou was surprised to find Yan Luoxi staring at him with a look of terror. He blinked, amused and exasperated. "My dear girlfriend, why are you looking at me like that?"

"Are... are you even human?"

Yan Luoxi blurted out subconsciously.

"... -_-||"

Gu Yizhou was utterly exasperated with her.

"Hey... What kind of thing is that to say! What kind of girlfriend says that about her boyfriend?"

"Aren’t you already very clear on whether I’m human or not?!"

Gu Yizhou felt helpless, momentarily at a loss for words.

"Huh?"

Realization dawned, and a blush crept onto Yan Luoxi’s pretty face.

"N-no, that’s not... that’s not what I meant."

She quickly waved her hands, explaining shyly, "I meant that your knife skills are incredible..."

"Incredible knife skills..."

Gu Yizhou watched her and said suggestively, "I’m even more incredible at other things. You’ll find out later."

"?"

Yan Luoxi didn’t get it at first.

But being as smart as she was...

...the next second...

her eyes went wide.

In a flash, her entire face turned beet red.

’This scoundrel...’

’Is that something you can just say out loud?’

"I..."

She lowered her head, flustered and unsure of what to do.

Just then, she heard Gu Yizhou say, "Alright, I was just kidding, teasing you. You don’t have to explain, I know what you meant."

Yan Luoxi: "..."

’When was I trying to explain anything?’

’Shouldn’t you be the one explaining yourself to me?’

’You... you scoundrel! You really are a scoundrel!’

Yan Luoxi pouted and grumbled to herself.

Seeing her adorable pout, Gu Yizhou couldn’t resist walking over to her.

Sensing Gu Yizhou’s approach...

Yan Luoxi subconsciously lifted her head.

As she looked up, the distance between them shrank to less than half a centimeter.

A pink blush instantly spread across Yan Luoxi’s face, and her heart began to race.

’If I don’t kiss her now, when will I?’

Gu Yizhou pinned her against the doorframe, leaned in, and kissed her.

"Mmph!" Yan Luoxi’s eyes went wide.

...

Two and a half minutes later.

Yan Luoxi shot out of the kitchen like a startled little rabbit...

Watching her fleeing figure, Gu Yizhou pressed his lips together.

If he wasn’t worried the food would be ruined, there was no way he would have let Yan Luoxi off so easily.

However!

To be fair.

’When the cold, aloof ice queen of a CEO gets shy, the contrast is truly alluring!’

’Yep... so cute!’

’And most importantly!’

’Her lips were so soft!’

...