As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

"Although it's simple, I must say this combination is quite healthy." Chen Yuan nodded slightly, then his gaze fell on Little Mebius, and he added with a smile.

"However, today is a special day! Why not try something different and new? Hmm, look at these ingredients, we can make stir-fried beef or tofu soup, which would you like to eat?"

Upon hearing this, Möbius's previously dull eyes instantly lit up. He couldn't help but swallow, and images of those delicious foods involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

Ever since that man went mad, she has been barely able to survive on leftover scraps and a few pieces of dry bread that she secretly hid from the supplies pile.

As for stir-fried beef, Little Mebius could hardly remember how long it had been since he'd heard of it.

Therefore, despite having endured countless hardships, her most primal instincts still compelled her to unconsciously drool a few drops of mouthwatering saliva. "Stir-fried beef sounds delicious!"

Seeing the adorable look on little Mebius's face, Chen Yuan couldn't help but chuckle, patted her head, and responded.

"Alright, since you like it, then let's make stir-fried beef today!" With that, Chen Yuan quickly started marinating the beef.

Once everything was ready, she skillfully picked up a cleaver and chopped a handful of bright green chili peppers into even pieces, then gently dropped them into the hot pan.

In an instant, accompanied by a sizzling sound, the cooking oil in the pan continued to boil, and the surrounding air was filled with the slightly spicy aroma of the green peppers after being stir-fried at high temperature.

However, for Little Möbius, this scent was not so pleasant. His delicate brows furrowed slightly, but he did not choose to turn away. Instead, he stood quietly in place, his gaze fixed on Chen Yuan not far away.

----------

"Hmm... almost done, let's eat." With this soft murmur, time quietly slipped away. Before long, Chen Yuan had finished several dishes and placed them one by one on the table.

The dining table, which was always cold and lifeless, seemed to radiate a different kind of brilliance in Möbius's eyes, as if it had gained a bit more warmth.

"Come, try my cooking." Chen Yuan invited Little Mébius with a smile. Upon hearing this, Little Mébius was slightly taken aback at first, then slowly moved his feet and gently sat down in the chair.

Her gaze never left the array of delicious-looking dishes before her, and an unprecedented sense of anticipation welled up within her. This feeling was completely foreign to her, who was usually so aloof and composed.

Little Möbius carefully reached out, gently picked up a piece of tender beef with his chopsticks, and slowly put it into his mouth. As his teeth bit into the beef, a rich and mellow meaty aroma instantly filled his mouth.

With each chew, the meat's deliciousness was brought out to its fullest. Little Möbius's previously dull eyes instantly brightened. "So delicious!"

Seeing this, Chen Yuan's lips curled into a slight, satisfied smile. He thought to himself, 'You're kidding, my cooking skills aren't just for show!'

"Even Mei, Fu Hua, and Rita, the three top cooks on the Hyperion, raved about my cooking skills, let alone dealing with a little girl! It's a piece of cake!"

"Did you...cook often before?" Halfway through the meal, Little Mebius suddenly stopped eating, slowly raised her head, looked directly at Chen Yuan sitting opposite her, and asked softly.

At that moment, a grain of rice still clung to the corner of her mouth, making her look incredibly adorable. Perhaps the question wasn't thorough enough, because little Mébius gently shook his head. "Let's change the subject. Do you often take care of children like me?"

"Hmm... it's not that often, it happens occasionally." Chen Yuan pondered for a moment before giving this answer. Then, he chuckled self-deprecatingly and continued.

"Actually, most of the time, they are the ones taking care of me. In a way, I might really be a social failure!" She finished by shrugging helplessly.

Little Mébius listened quietly to Chen Yuan's words, remained silent for a while, and then spoke again, this time in a softer voice, "Then why are you willing to help me?"

As she spoke, her hands trembled slightly involuntarily. "Don't come up with those fancy-sounding but meaningless reasons to fob me off, Mr. Chenyuan."

"I'm not the kind of little girl who can be easily fooled by a few words. Although I do have a little bit of affection for you, it's far from enough for me to trust you."

'What a difficult girl...' Chen Yuan frowned slightly, his lips parted slightly but then he suddenly stopped. After a while, he slowly stretched out his chopsticks.

He picked up a piece of bright green vegetable and gently put it in his mouth, chewing it slowly. With a soft chewing sound, Chen Yuan sighed slightly.

"Alright, alright, I'll tell you, okay?" Chen Yuan finally broke the silence, his voice carrying a hint of compromise. "Indeed, any form of help in this world is often intertwined with self-interest, and I'm no exception. However, what I desire can only be given to me when you've truly grown up."

“Growing up…” Little Mebius murmured the words Chen Yuan had just said, her petite body trembling slightly.

She then looked up, a hint of undisguised disgust flashing in her previously calm eyes. "Could it be... you've taken a liking to my body?"

"What? How could such a conclusion be drawn!" Chen Yuan was stunned by Little Mébius's words and was momentarily speechless.

With an incredulous look on his face, he slammed his chopsticks heavily on the table, then braced himself on the table with both hands, leaned forward, and stared intently at Mebius. "Do I really look that much like a pervert?"

"What use would I have for your malnourished body? Mebius, let me tell you the truth, what truly attracts me is the enormous potential within you that has yet to be fully unleashed!"

Before he finished speaking, Chen Yuan slowly stood up and walked straight towards Little Möbius, who was sitting at the table. When he reached his side, he gently squatted down.

"In this world, probably no one but you and me can understand the incredible level of talent you possess."

"That alone is enough reason for me to willingly lend you a helping hand."

However, Mebius seemed not to hear Chen Yuan's words, remaining silent. He simply lowered his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the food in front of him.

Her chopsticks started moving again, constantly picking at the food on her plate, as if everything happening around her had nothing to do with her.

Seeing this, Chen Yuan didn't say anything. He silently turned around and walked back to his seat. At this moment, the entire dining table was shrouded in an invisible silence, making people feel somewhat oppressed and depressed.

The two sat there quietly, neither daring to break the eerie silence. Time ticked by, and as dinner drew to a close, they still hadn't exchanged a single word.

Chen Yuan knew that the way to get along with Mebius could not be too ordinary; excessive flattery or treating her with words that sounded like coaxing a child would probably not work.

On the contrary, if you can say something that is close to the truth, you may be able to get closer to each other without making the other person feel that you are too hypocritical.

Meanwhile, Mébius, on the other hand, was also aware of her own situation. With her extraordinary intelligence, she was naturally able to perceive her own uniqueness.

Little Mébius was perfectly aware that it was entirely normal for someone like Chen Yuan to value her future. After all, she possessed immense wisdom that even she herself feared!

However, for Chenyuan himself, this not only successfully avoids the situation of modern civilization becoming a battlefield, but also brings many benefits, so why not do it?

Although he did not know exactly what he had done, fortunately, Möbius and the others should have survived to the present civilization.

As for their level of affection, maintaining a sibling-like relationship is sufficient. Raising it too high could have unimaginable consequences...

At this thought, Chen Yuan couldn't help but shudder and shiver. After all, that was a woman of tens of thousands of years; after all, Mebius wasn't a well-behaved child like Fu Hua.

------------

Time flew by, and before long it was night. In Möbius's room, she was curled up on her small bed like a docile kitten.

At that moment, Little Möbius stared intently at Chen Yuan, who was sitting at his desk reading the newspaper. "Chen Yuan, aren't you going to sleep here?"

"Hmm... I don't feel sleepy yet. You should go and rest first, otherwise you won't have any energy for school tomorrow."

Upon hearing Möbius's words, Chen Yuan didn't even raise his head. He remained seated, his hands continuing to flip through the thick stack of newspapers in front of him without pausing for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Little Möbius seemed to understand something, nodded slightly, and then cast one last glance in the direction of Chenyuan.

She then turned over and gently closed her eyes. Not long after, a soft and even breathing sound slowly entered Chen Yuan's ears.

(Please give this poor author some free gifts!! A few clicks to urge me to update!! Thank you, readers!! Please~ Please~).