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After Luo Zhuang left, Hua Hengyue did not act recklessly in the small room.

She sat down and observed quietly for a long time, then sat by the window until the sun was high in the sky. Feeling the tranquility and vastness away from all the disturbances, her mood gradually improved.

She remembered what the immortal had mentioned about the books downstairs and felt a sense of anticipation. Perhaps she could borrow one to read next time she went down.

Compared to the amazing television on the wall, the hollow bookshelf downstairs was more attractive to her.

She felt that this place truly deserved to be called a celestial paradise. So many books were displayed there so openly for anyone to read. In the mortal world, she simply couldn't imagine such a thing.

"Ring ring ring—"

She was thinking about borrowing books when a bell suddenly rang by her bedside, startling her.

Fortunately, the sound stopped quickly.

After a while, there was another knock on the door, which made her a little nervous again.

Fortunately, Luo Zhuang's voice rang out immediately: "Open the door."

Hua Hengyue heard the sound and went to the door. She recalled how Luo Zhuang had left earlier, pressed the doorknob, and opened the door.

Luo Zhuang didn't come in from outside the door. He said, "The food is ready. Come down and eat. Remember to take your room key." Then he turned and went downstairs.

"Um."

Hua Hengyue agreed and, not daring to delay, immediately pulled out her room card, came out and closed the door. She followed Luo Zhuang downstairs, and as soon as she arrived in the lobby, she smelled a fragrance wafting from the side and back rooms.

The restaurant is small, located next to the staircase, separated from it by an elevator and a wall. Inside, several tables are neatly arranged, along with chairs with green cushions and seat cushions, giving it a rather exquisite look.

Luo Zhuang had already brought out all the prepared food: two bowls of rice and two dishes of vegetables.

Hua Hengyue couldn't recognize what the dish was, and although she was curious, she remained reserved and didn't ask.

"Sit down and eat."

Luo Zhuang had just sat down when he saw Hua Hengyue come over. He pointed to the seat opposite him and said, "I don't know your taste. I was going to ask you, but I was afraid that if someone from a wealthy family like you ordered something like eggplant dish, I wouldn't be able to make it, so I simply didn't ask."

Both dishes were made as mild as possible; the Kung Pao Chicken was only slightly spicy, and the Fish-Flavored Eggplant had less oil.

Although they are just ordinary home-style dishes, they are all from well-known Sichuan cuisine. Try them first, and if you don't like them, let me know, and I'll change them for the next meal.

Hua Hengyue blinked twice, feeling somewhat awkward and hesitant to sit down.

In her family, the women always ate inside while the men ate outside. Apart from her spoiled cousin, she would never eat at the same table with any other men. Now, Luo Zhuang was asking her to eat at the same table, which made her feel awkward.

After a long while, she pursed her lips and said to herself, "Immortals have their own rules. It's inappropriate for me to be so ignorant of the rules when the immortal has invited me."

She immediately bowed and said, "Thank you, Immortal Master. Immortal Master... do you cook for yourself?"

Seeing that Hua Hengyue seemed somewhat surprised, Luo Zhuang smiled and said, "Cooking is something that can be quite fun to do yourself sometimes."

Actually, he was temporarily unemployed and had limited savings, so he had to be careful with his money and had to buy groceries and cook for himself.

However, there's no need to tell Hua Hengyue these things. If the words are already on the tip of your tongue, just say them.

"As I told you before, you have complete freedom every day you live here."

You don't need to worry about seniority, hierarchy, or social etiquette; you can do whatever you want.

If you'd like to try cooking like me, that's fine too. Just tell me when you're ready, and I'll teach you how to use the kitchen. Maybe you'll even enjoy cooking!

Physical and mental well-being is more important than anything else.

Hua Hengyue paused for a moment, then nodded heavily and said in a muffled voice, "Mm."

She suddenly felt a longing for what Luo Zhuang had said.

Unrestrained, absolutely free, and joyful...

"Eat quickly."

Luo Zhuang said.

"Um."

Hua Hengyue agreed again, picked up her chopsticks, and saw that one of the dishes was reddish and slightly shiny, with distinct grains, all diced. She thought to herself that this must be Kung Pao Chicken.

Take a bite with your chopsticks, and the peanuts and chicken, one firm and one soft, create a rich and satisfying texture.

In addition, the perfect balance of mild spiciness and sweet and sour flavors bursts in your mouth, making it so delicious that it brings joy.

The other dish, fish-fragrant eggplant, was a deep brown and oily sauce, yet not greasy at all. It was soft, tender, and savory, with a unique aroma that made her linger.

She usually doesn't have a big appetite, but she unconsciously ate more than usual at this meal.

At my aunt's house, I would never have such an appetite...

After finishing her meal, Hua Hengyue secretly touched her lower abdomen and suddenly understood the meaning of what the immortal had said: physical and mental well-being is more important than anything else.

The immortal is right.

she thought.

The immortal has given me this guidance; I should really reflect on it.

"How is it? Tastes good, right?"

Luo Zhuang asked with a smile.

Actually, he asked a completely unnecessary question. Judging from Hua Hengyue's expression, he knew that the girl was quite satisfied with the lunch.

That's understandable. Although the two dishes I made weren't as extravagant and complicated as the legendary eggplant dish, with its exquisite ingredients and one step after another, they are still two well-known Sichuan dishes that are famous throughout the north and south.

Most importantly, the seasonings I use are the culmination of modern food industry practices: salt, soy sauce, MSG, sugar, cooking wine... each one is meticulously processed and refined, resulting in a flavor far superior to that of ancient ingredients.

Hua Hengyue sincerely said, "Immortal Master's culinary skills are extraordinary. I have never tasted such delicious food before."

Luo Zhuang nodded and stood up, saying, "That's good. Go and rest. You can go find a book to read over there on the bookshelf."

However, the text layout of the books here is probably different from the books you've seen before, and the characters are all simplified Chinese. See if you can get used to it first. If you can't, I'll think of something else.

Hua Hengyue said, "Hmm, it's alright, Immortal Master. I noticed earlier in the room that the text on the television was all written in neat cursive script, and it was meant to be read horizontally."

At first I didn't understand, I just thought I should look from right to left, but later I realized that I should look from left to right, and then I could understand it.

As long as you can understand it, you can gradually adapt.

Luo Zhuang ignored Hua Hengyue's words and sent her out of the restaurant. He then put all the tableware in the kitchen sink and left it soaking in water without washing it.

Who has nothing better to do than wash dishes?

After leaving the kitchen and passing through the dining room, Luo Zhuang arrived at the lobby and saw Hua Hengyue standing by the hollow bookshelf, not yet upstairs.

The little girl had already pulled out a book and opened it to read.

The empty space on the bookshelf after the books were pulled out looked familiar. Luo Zhuang glanced at it and his eyes widened in surprise.

On the left are "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Water Margin", on the right are "Journey to the West" and "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio", and the empty corner in the middle was originally filled with what else but "Dream of the Red Chamber"?