Chapter 69

Chapter 63: Life is like a dog living carefree

Cooking is an art, and all arts require talent.

Since an untraceable era, men who can cook have become the ultimate tool for seducing women, whether they are young girls, mature women, or older sisters. They are often amazed by the men's exquisite culinary skills, then become captivated by their focus and tenderness while cooking, their hearts gently stirred.

There's a saying that goes, if your heart is moved, will your pants still be tight?

In his previous life, although Wen Liang was a failure, he still had a pilgrim-like yearning for the physical features of beautiful women. In his senior year, under Tan Yu's persuasion, the two of them secretly signed up for a cooking class. After just a week, the master chef tearfully advised them to quit, refunding their full tuition. The reason was powerful: there are many people who can't cook a good fried egg, but after seven days, the only ones who consistently smashed the egg whites and shells together every time were them. No, it's not that rare, two appeared at once!

The two of them slunk out of the cooking class, blaming each other for dragging down their intelligence, and after six years of hanging out, they were still not as smart as the stray dog in front of the dormitory building—this dog knew how to crack peanuts and remove the shells, incredibly smart!

With this bitter and tearful lesson, Wen Liang never entered the kitchen again until he was reborn at sixteen. So after throwing the various ingredients into the kitchen, Grandpa Wen clapped his hands and was about to return to the sofa to wait for the meal. Zuo Yuxi, quick on the draw, grabbed his arm and said, "Where are you going?"

"Hmm, I just saw two ants fighting, I'm going to be the referee!" Wen Liang said with a righteous and confident tone.

"Pah! Don't even think about running, I'm starving, come and cook quickly."

Wen Liang looked at her in surprise, pointing to his nose, "Me cook?"

Zuo Yuxi blinked her big eyes, confused, "Am I supposed to do it? I've never even turned on the gas stove..."

Wen Liang didn't know what to say, shaking his body three times to show how shocked he was. Sister, you can't cook, and you suggest starting a fire?

He smiled bitterly, "I can turn on the gas, but the problem is... okay, let's figure it out together. Don't worry, if we can take down a mayor, we can certainly cook a meal, right?"

"Zuo Sister, you go and pick the vegetables, I'll cut the meat."

"..., um, actually, the celery part is mainly about a few police officers from the station going to arrest someone, it's just a joke. When Bai Huan or Hou Qiang reveals their identity, those police officers will be so scared they'll walk away obediently. So the person going to arrest someone must be reliable, brave, and know the limits..."

As he spoke, their eyes met, and they both laughed, saying in unison, "Liu Tianlai."

Doing the dirty work, that's Liu Chief's fate!

"The third issue, I once hesitated..." A trace of reluctance flashed in Wen Liang's eyes. Since he heard about it from Liu Zhihe, two completely different words have been flashing in his mind: attempted? or completed?

Zuo Yuxi's hand trembled slightly, and Wen Liang felt her thoughts, his face full of a bitter smile, "You thought of it too? From a strategic standpoint, a completed fact would be better. But on the other hand, she is just a girl in the bloom of her youth..."

Zuo Yuxi lowered her head, her expression and thoughts hidden.

The path to the top has always been filled with thorns and blood, allowing no room for kindness or compassion. Wen Liang is not a savior; he has nothing in his hands, leveraging and creating momentum, weaving through various forces, and walking a tightrope to bring the situation to this point. He cannot afford even the slightest possibility of failure.

Zuo Yuxi is not a child, not a weak woman. She is in the political arena, her father holds a high position, and she herself has nearly lost her life in a conspiracy. She has seen many so-called decisive actions for the greater good. She understands this, so even if Wen Liang makes a choice she doesn't want to see, she can't say a word of blame.

"But I know you definitely don't want to see that happen. If so, even if it reduces our chances of success, we must save that girl and prevent her from being harmed."

"Huh?" Zuo Yuxi looked up, her eyes shining with surprise, illuminating the room.

Wen Liang suddenly felt a surge of enthusiasm. Being reborn, if he still has to live a gloomy life according to the jungle rule, he might as well be the stray dog in front of the dormitory. In fact, when he saw Zuo Yuxi, he had already made up his mind. Saving the girl is not an impulsive act, not a burst of passion, and not a joke with the interests of the entire circle. It's for nothing else but Zuo Yuxi's unrestrained smile at this moment!

It was an unexpected gain outside the plan. If I get it, I am fortunate; if I lose it, I will not accept my fate!

Killing one person to shock the army, kill him!

Being unfeeling does not necessarily make a true man!

Rewarding one person to please ten thousand, reward him!

Being sentimental can also be heroic!

Not to shock the army, not to please ten thousand, just to see Zuo Yuxi smile as she did before, my left eye still sees friendship, while my right eye can temporarily forget about power!