Chapter 581 - 310 Confused_2
Hua Xiaomai thought to herself, "You’re just realizing this now?" Her gaze then lowered to take a quick look at what he was holding.
The cabbage was probably fried with sweet bean sauce and "fairy vinegar," the color was too dark, and the edges were a bit burnt. As she got closer, a strong sour smell penetrated her nose, causing her to immediately turn away and sneeze.
The other dish seemed to be a homemade tofu dish, but the tofu was overly fried, and the color was suspicious, making one anxious that eating it could lead to either passing out from spiciness or choking to death.
As for the third dish... she had to excuse her ignorance, but she really couldn’t tell what it was supposed to be. It was still just a dark, sticky lump, truly unappetizing.
Hua Xiaomai took a deep breath and kept telling herself that although these three dishes were disappointing, they were a considerable achievement for someone who had never held a spatula before. Just as she was about to put on a stern face and scold him, she raised her eyes and saw a bead of sweat trickle down into his neckline, and instantly she forgot what she wanted to say.
It was truly... embarrassing, and luckily it was just the two of them here. If a third person saw her so distracted, they would laugh themselves silly!
"Ahem..." She feigned calmness and coughed twice, pointing with the chopsticks at the dish, "Do you think I can eat this? I’m carrying a baby, what if I get a stomach upset?"
"I’m not forcing you to eat it," Meng Yuhuai chuckled softly, reaching out to pat her head, "I didn’t mean what I said earlier, but since it upset you, I owe you an apology. You were right to send your uncle away that time. It was my lack of consideration that upset you. Considering it’s my first time doing such a thoughtless thing, you should, you should..."