Chapter 47

As Jin Xiantai rambled on, he finished speaking and then cheerfully went to make lunch, but Annie could not be like Jin Xiantai. She was thoroughly shocked by everything Jin Xiantai had described.

It wasn't that what Jin Xiantai said was too crazy, shocking, or arrogant, but rather that after analyzing and imagining it herself, she realized that if what Jin Xiantai said were to be implemented, it might actually be possible.

This wasn't a wild fantasy or irresponsible boasting, but a genuinely feasible idea.

So, how could Annie not be shocked?

If Jin Xiantai could provide more detailed information and formulate a written implementation plan, it would be even better.

Of course, Annie also knew that this idea was somewhat wishful thinking.

Therefore, she could only secretly ponder the idea of finding her old friend, the current Governor of Texas, Old George, to discuss it.

George was a staunch supporter of the hawkish faction and had a good relationship with Annie. Moreover, George was very intelligent and had connections with military leaders. Therefore, it was necessary to discuss with these people whether the 'overthrow plan' Jin Xiantai mentioned could really be implemented.

To push this hypothetical 'plan,' she would inevitably need the support and help of these people, especially when she proposed the 'shearing the Japanese sheep' plan...

Well, that's decided.

Regardless of whether it would succeed, she would first put forward these two ideas to test the reactions of these people and their views on these plans.

If these people believed that these ideas could be implemented, she would then introduce Jin Xiantai to explain the details more thoroughly.

Soon, Annie made a decision in her heart.

At this moment, Jin Xiantai, humming a tune, was happily frying steaks, unaware that Annie, sitting in the living room behind him, was moved by his casual words and was about to stir up 'world events.'

"How well-done do you like your steak?"

As a 'Chinese person,' Jin Xiantai preferred his steak well-done, although this way of eating was considered very 'lowbrow' and often mocked by those who frequently ate Western cuisine, even deeply despised. However, Jin Xiantai remained true to himself.

But considering that Annie was different from him, it was necessary to ask.

After all, Annie was a 'foreigner,' so her taste would definitely be different from his and his daughter's, which needed attention.

"Medium-rare, and put a little less black pepper."

Looking at Jin Xiantai's busy back, Annie couldn't help but fall into a fantasy... In her fantasy, Jin Xiantai was a gentle husband, making a loving lunch for his wife, and as the wife, she was happily waiting to enjoy the lunch her husband made...

Cough!

It had to be said that after using a certain person's 'essence' and being influenced by some mysterious external factors, Annie's mental world had become a bit unconventional.

After fantasizing about the 'husband and wife' scene, Annie blushed and turned her face away, trying hard to shift her gaze from Jin Xiantai and began to recall her 'painful' experiences during this period.

Hmm, how long has it been since I last ate properly?

Thinking about it, it seemed that since the onset of pregnancy symptoms, she hadn't eaten properly.

Yes, the smell of cooking oil made her vomit, and the sight of meat made her vomit. These strong reactions were completely beyond her control.

So, she had been tormented for a long time.

But why... since she met Jin Xiantai, the strong pregnancy symptoms that had been tormenting her had disappeared, and her appetite had improved. She no longer vomited when she smelled cooking oil or saw meat.

Strange!

It was really strange.

These small changes left Annie puzzled.

But even if Annie couldn't figure it out, she clearly knew that this was a good thing for her.

With a better appetite, she could eat and no longer suffer from severe vomiting. Wasn't this a good thing?

Perhaps, seeing Jin Xiantai made her feel happy and relaxed, and the warm atmosphere here infected her, which made these tormenting reactions disappear.

Or perhaps, she was too lonely and really needed a man around?

Annie blushed again at her own thoughts and quickly glanced at Jin Xiantai's busy back.

"Oh, what am I thinking about?

This guy is still a boy, and there's no way it could happen between us.

He's only 16, and I'm 26."

Thinking about this, Annie suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable.

In her heart, another voice kept contradicting her previous thoughts.

"So what if there's a 10-year age gap? Age isn't an issue. Would someone like you, who is so extraordinary, care about age like ordinary people?

He's 16, but he's much more mature than his peers, and his intelligence is very high..."

Pitter-patter!

Thus, in Annie's mind, a small angel with a halo and a small devil with a tail appeared, engaging in a fierce battle.

Of course, this battle had no result, and in the end, Annie didn't reach any conclusion. She was distracted by the aroma of the lunch Jin Xiantai had prepared.

Fortunately, Annie didn't know that in another timeline in China, there was a saying: 'A woman three years older is like a golden brick, a woman five years older is like an old mother, and a woman ten years older... well, she might be like a grandmother.'

"Come, come, come, try my cooking."

Jin Xiantai placed the mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and the grilled steak on the coffee table in the living room, took off his apron, and sat down, gesturing for Annie to try it.

Koko, who had been admiring herself in the mirror, smelled the aroma and temporarily stopped her self-admiration, giggling as she walked over and hugged Jin Xiantai's leg, pointing with her little finger, clearly wanting her father to give her something to eat.

Jin Xiantai picked up Koko and placed her on his lap, shaking his head at the little one: "You can't eat these things yet. Dad will let you have a little mashed potatoes, okay?"

Indeed, Koko couldn't chew the steak, so Jin Xiantai couldn't give it to her, and even if he did, she couldn't digest it.

But mashed potatoes were fine; the little one could eat some.

The mashed potatoes had a little black pepper and a bit of salt, so the taste wasn't too strong, making it safe for Koko to eat.

Jin Xiantai scooped some with a spoon, tested it to make sure it wasn't too hot, and then fed it to Koko.

The little one clearly liked the taste of the mashed potatoes: "Potato! Potato! Dad, I want more."

As a father, how could he not satisfy his daughter's small request?

Annie cut a piece of steak and put it in her mouth. Hmm, it tasted great.

Perhaps because she hadn't eaten meat for a while, this piece of steak almost made her cry.

Instantly, happiness spread throughout her body, and the taste buds in her mouth were stimulated by the black pepper. She felt that eating meat could be so blissful.

It had to be said that Annie had been truly pitiful during this period.

A woman like her, who could afford to eat a whole cow for every meal for the rest of her life, actually felt happy just to eat a piece of meat. This was truly unjust.

Since the onset of pregnancy symptoms, her appetite had become very poor, and she could hardly eat anything. She mostly ate some plain vegetable salads and nutritional supplements.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have made the impulsive decision to run from New York to Los Angeles and live in Jin Xiantai's 'home' as a nanny after learning about his stable and wealthy life, driven by extreme psychological imbalance.

Initially, her plan was to 'revenge' Jin Xiantai.

But now, this initial intention had been completely forgotten, and she had even forgotten about it. Instead, she began to enjoy this life.

Perhaps, Annie's initial decision was to be near Jin Xiantai?

Who knows? Even Annie herself wasn't sure.

After getting closer to Jin Xiantai, Annie did change.

First, her severe pregnancy symptoms disappeared, and her appetite improved, which were all positive changes.

As for other changes, Annie hadn't noticed them yet.

But just these changes made her very satisfied.

At least, it was better than vomiting dozens of times a day.

Jin Xiantai fed his daughter, while Annie focused on eating her steak. Jin Xiantai, for the moment, was fully focused on his daughter.

It wasn't until Annie finished eating and took Koko from Jin Xiantai's lap that he was finally free to enjoy his lunch.

The plasma TV on the wall continued to broadcast the latest news, occasionally interrupting with major announcements, mostly related to local security. Jin Xiantai wasn't very interested in these.

Thus, a regular lunchtime passed, just like in most American families, as time slowly slipped by.

"Alright, I'm full," Jin Xiantai finished his steak, took a deep breath, patted his stomach, and began to clear the plates from the coffee table.

"Let me do it. You go take a nap and rest."

Not doing lunch or housework was already bad enough; if she didn't even clear the plates, would she have any dignity left?

So, when she saw Jin Xiantai clearing the plates, Annie quickly stopped him and offered to do it herself.

Jin Xiantai smiled: "No need, I can handle this small task. You just take care of Koko."

Annie also reached out: "That won't do. I need to show my best and pass the probationary period."

As they 'argued,' Jin Xiantai's fingers accidentally touched Annie's hand, and a tingling sensation spread from the point of contact, all the way to her abdomen, creating a blush-inducing warmth...

Thus, Jin Xiantai won the 'argument.'

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