After the real daughter was reborn, the girl who traveled through the book was cannon fodder

"Knock knock knock... Knock knock knock..." A series of rhythmic and slightly rapid knocks on the door suddenly sounded in this silent moment, disturbing Qu Zidai who was immersed in the world of painting.

She had to put down the brush in her hand, frowned slightly, and with a helpless look on her face, she stood up, fixed her makeup, and slowly walked towards the door. When she opened the door, she saw the maid standing at the door with an apologetic look on her face.

The maid looked slightly nervous, as if she felt guilty for disturbing her.

Qu Zidai asked softly, "What's wrong?"

The maid quickly said, "I'm sorry to bother you, ma'am. It's lunchtime now, and the master has specifically instructed us to remind you to have lunch."

After hearing this, Qu Zidai's face blossomed into a sweet smile, as warm as a spring breeze.

She said softly, "It's okay, thank you for reminding me, I'll be down right away."

After saying that, Qu Zidai smiled and nodded to the maid, then gently closed the studio door. She was going to wash up and then have lunch. At this moment, Qu Zidai felt a sweet feeling in her heart for her own Ah Mo's careful care. It was a happy feeling of being deeply loved.

She didn't know that behind her, the scene that had just happened had already caused a stir among the maids, triggering heated discussions and emotions among them.

Here, the maid left and quickly arrived at the hall. The other maids stood there with serious expressions, as if they were waiting for something important to happen, quietly waiting for news.

"Madam, she'll be right down," the maid who had just delivered the message replied. "She's super gentle, and has a really nice voice!"

"Wow, really? I thought she would be as serious as the gentleman." A maid exclaimed.

"Really, really, she is like a fairy!" the messenger maid said excitedly.

"That's right, she is the little fairy! I had the honor of meeting her last night, and I feel that only a fairy like her is worthy of the gentleman!" Another maid said with emotion.

"She is such a nice person! When I went to ask her questions just now, I was really worried that I would be scolded, but I didn't expect that nothing would happen. The lady even thanked me!" said the maid who went to deliver the message with a happy smile on her face.

"Wow, sir, you are so lucky. It's a blessing for this cold-faced devil to be with you." A maid couldn't help but sigh.

"..."

For a moment, the hall was filled with the maids' discussions, and everyone was full of love and admiration for the lady.

The maids were genuinely happy to have such a gentle lady, their faces filled with joyful smiles, as if their hearts were about to overflow. The butler, standing nearby, was also filled with joy, but he still had to speak up to stop everyone's discussion.

"Ahem, okay, let's stop talking for now. The most urgent thing is to prepare lunch for the lady. If we don't take good care of the lady and the master finds out, it will be terrible. We all have to be careful not to be blamed by the master." The housekeeper said seriously.

"Yes, yes, yes..." The maids responded in unison, with a hint of awe in their voices.

"Ahhh, hurry up, the madam is hungry too, we have to act quickly." A maid said anxiously.

"The master really dotes on his mistress!" another maid sighed.

"I'm jealous... I also want to find a man like Mr. who can pamper me." Another maid said with a hint of envy.

The maids dispersed and went about their business. Although they were still muttering, their hands never stopped working. The housekeeper looked at their busy figures, smiled and shook his head, his heart filled with satisfaction.

*

After finishing her tidying up slowly, Qu Qingdai walked gracefully into the kitchen. She was keenly aware that the busy maids around her seemed to be casting glances at her, intentionally or unintentionally. She smiled to herself, shook her head slightly, and thought to herself, "What a lovely group of girls."

At this moment, the butler saw the lady and immediately walked up to her and said respectfully, "Madam, lunch is ready. Please follow me."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work," Qu Qingdai replied softly with a smile on her face. Her voice was as sweet as the gurgling of water, making people feel very comfortable.

"This is what I should do." The housekeeper said quickly, secretly feeling that the lady was indeed as gentle and kind as the rumors said.

The maids around were very excited to see how easygoing and friendly Qu Qingdai was, without any airs, and treated everyone with great courtesy. They all thought to themselves how lucky they were to be able to work here, to have such a good wife, a high salary, and friendly colleagues, except for the husband who was too cold!

Qu Qingdai sat gracefully at the dining table, slowly enjoying her lunch. She gently picked up a piece of food, placed it in her mouth, and chewed it carefully. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something important, a glint flashed in her eyes. Then, with graceful movements, she pulled out her phone, tapped the screen expertly, and dialed Su Jingmo's number.

There were several beeps from the other end of the line, each one seeming to strike at Qu Qingdai's heart. After a while, the call was connected, and a familiar voice came from the receiver: "What's wrong, Dai Dai?"

Qu Qingdai pouted her red lips slightly, with a somewhat coquettish expression on her face, and said slowly: "Amo, I'm having lunch. How about you? Have you eaten? You asked the housekeeper to prepare lunch for me. If you haven't eaten it yourself, I will be really angry. After all, you have too many criminal records." As she said this, she frowned slightly.

Su Jingmo's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone, and he quickly said, "Hahaha, of course I ate it. I always remember my wife's instructions and dare not disobey even a little." Then he paused, his face filled with a doting smile, and continued, "If my wife finds out, I won't be able to sleep in the study anymore."

"Hehe, that's all I need to know." Qu Qingdai hummed twice, with a sweet smile on her face.

"Are you still busy now?" Qu Qingdai continued to ask with concern in her beautiful eyes.

"I'm almost done with my work. I have an important meeting in the afternoon. I will come back to accompany Daidai as soon as the meeting is over." Su Jingmo's voice was full of pampering, as if it could melt people's hearts.

"Well, then you must take good care of yourself. You can go to the lounge and rest for a while." Qu Qingdai said softly, her eyes full of tenderness.

"Oh... no, how could I sleep with my baby in my arms..." Su Jingmo had a smile on his lips, and that smile was as warm as the spring breeze.

"Hmph, don't talk nonsense! I've never seen you unable to sleep before you met me." Qu Qingdai's cheeks were instantly flushed, like the clouds in the sky, shy and charming, but unfortunately Su Jingmo couldn't see it.

"It's different after you taste it, Daidai understands." There was a barely perceptible ambiguity in Su Jingmo's voice, and his words were full of suggestive meaning.

"You..." Qu Qingdai was speechless. Her face flushed red, embarrassed and annoyed. She knew she couldn't win the argument with Su Jingmo, so she quickly changed the subject. "I'm going to eat now. You go and rest. I'm hanging up."

"Okay, okay, baby, you're shy, so I won't say anything. Eat slowly, and remember to take a nap after eating. You didn't sleep well yesterday." Su Jingmo's words were full of concern, and he said it with a teasing smile.

He was answered by a few hums from Qu Qingdai and the sound of the phone being hung up. After hanging up, Qu Qingdai pouted slightly, a blush still lingering on her face. She shook her head gently and continued to enjoy her lunch quietly.

*

After finishing her exquisite lunch, Qu Qingdai walked gracefully and leisurely back to her artistic studio, ready to continue her painting career. After participating in the variety show, she planned to carefully prepare a unique art exhibition in Hai City, a plan she had already made while still abroad.

Looking back, most of her previous exhibitions were held in grand venues abroad, after all, it was there that she rose to fame and recognition. However, due to various reasons, many of her fans in China were unable to travel, so to fulfill their wishes, she happily agreed to hold a unique exhibition in China. However, she currently has a limited number of exhibits, and now that she has time, she plans to carefully paint a few more masterpieces, as there is still plenty of time before the exhibition officially opens.

Time slipped away like the gentle gurgling of flowing water. In an instant, dusk descended like a soft, black satin, enveloping the entire world in a tranquil atmosphere. Qu Qingdai gently rubbed her shoulders, slightly sore from painting for so long, and stretched her wrists, stiff from maintaining the same posture. Then, she raised her eyes and gazed quietly out the window at the gradually darkening night. A pensive expression seemed to flicker across her beautiful eyes. Then, she gently put down her brush, slowly stood up, and left the studio.

Qu Qingdai walked briskly into the kitchen and saw the cook busy preparing dinner. She said softly, "Auntie, I'll prepare dinner tonight. You all should go to bed early."

When the cook heard Qu Qingdai's words, a look of surprise appeared on her face. She quickly said, "This... Madam, how can this be done? Let me do it. The kitchen is full of smoke. Madam, you should just have a good rest."

Qu Qingdai smiled and shook her head, saying, "No, Ah Mo got up early this morning to make breakfast for me, and I wanted to make something for him tonight as well, just to reciprocate. Besides, I don't do this often, so I can give it a try. It's okay."

After hearing what Qu Qingdai said, the cook was still a little hesitant and said, "Madam, this kitchen work is not easy, you should not be too tired."

Qu Qingdai insisted, "It's okay, Auntie, I know what's going on."

"Okay, ma'am, please be careful." The cook finally compromised.

After the cook and the others had gradually departed, Qu Qingdai stood quietly in the kitchen, her gaze fixed on the overflowing shelves of ingredients. Her beautiful brows furrowed slightly, a sense of melancholy and turmoil welling up within her. She reflected on the limited number of dishes she was known to specialize in, mostly simple, home-cooked dishes. These were the very skills she had slowly honed while living with her brother.

After her and her brother's life got better and better, she hadn't cooked for a long time. Recalling the days when she was abroad, whenever she and Su Jingmo wanted to enjoy their own time together, Su Jingmo would always be busy in the kitchen, carefully preparing delicious meals, while she would help out. However, this morning, when she tasted the breakfast Su Jingmo made for her, she suddenly felt a surge of guilt. She suddenly remembered that she had never cooked a meal for Su Jingmo herself.

Familiar home-cooked dishes kept popping up in Qu Qingdai's mind. Her lips curled up slightly, and she hummed a cheerful tune as she methodically began to prepare. She handled the ingredients skillfully, washing, chopping, and arranging them neatly. Before long, she was completely immersed in the joy of cooking, seemingly forgetting all her worries.

Meanwhile, Su Jingmo hurried home under the cover of night. He fully expected his child to run out to greet him cheerfully and give him a warm hug as usual. However, upon entering the villa, he was surprised to find that the huge house was completely empty. He looked around and only heard faint singing coming from the direction of the kitchen.

Su Jingmo, filled with doubt, followed the singing's lead and slowly made his way to the kitchen. The moment he pushed open the door, he was stunned by the sight before him. Qu Qingdai was standing at the stove, diligently preparing dinner. Her hair shimmered softly in the light, and a happy smile graced her face. Her beauty was so captivating that it filled Su Jingmo with an indescribable warmth and emotion.

He leaned quietly against the doorframe, slightly sideways, his gaze tenderly gazing at the busy Qu Qingdai. Seeing her serious expression, a sense of happiness welled up in his heart. He thought to himself, perhaps the happiest moment in the world is right now.

Su Jingmo quietly admired Qu Qingdai for a while. Not long after, he walked into the kitchen with light steps. He slowly walked behind Qu Qingdai, then gently stretched out his arms and wrapped them around her slender waist from behind. He gently rested his chin on her shoulder and said gently, "Thank you for your hard work, my dear."

"Oh, you scared me." Qu Qingdai was so engrossed in the moment that she didn't notice Su Jingmo's arrival. The sudden embrace startled her, and her body trembled. Her movements stopped, and she turned her head and gave Su Jingmo a reproachful look.

"It's my fault. I should have made some noise. I scared my Dai Dai." Su Jingmo said with a smile, his voice filled with endless tenderness and doting. He then took the opportunity to peck Qu Qingdai on the lips when she turned her head.