Song Jinzhi was someone who loved to catch up on sleep. Although she woke up at the same time every day, it didn't mean she didn't enjoy lingering in bed. Even she felt annoyed every weekday morning, despite the fact that she had chosen her job, what she loved was the sense of fulfillment that came from working, not the early mornings.

As the soft, skin-friendly blanket brushed against her skin, Song Jinzhi let out a comfortable sigh. Suddenly, her nose twitched at a faint yet familiar scent wafting in from outside her room, prompting her to open her eyes and quickly get out of bed. She walked into the bathroom to wash up, getting ready casually as she made her way down the stairs. Sure enough, as soon as she reached the staircase, she saw Gu Sijiu setting a freshly prepared breakfast on the table.

This had become a familiar scene lately and was the reason Song Jinzhi had been getting downstairs on time these past few days. Gu Sijiu's previous housekeeper had suddenly quit, and until a new one was found, there was no one to cook. Initially, Song Jinzhi didn't think much of it, she figured she could live off nutritional supplements until a new housekeeper arrived. However, Gu Sijiu couldn't bear it.

Before arriving in this world, Gu Sijiu had struggled with the food here for quite some time, during that period, she relied on nutritional supplements to stave off hunger. While nutritional supplements were good for the body, eating them three times a day inevitably made one crave real food. Gu Sijiu was picky about the taste of food, she didn't want to eat in restaurants and couldn't stand food made by AI robots or other machines.

Gu Sijiu was delicate and particular, especially when it came to her own taste buds and stomach, refusing to settle for less when conditions allowed. Remembering that the ingredients she bought last time hadn't been fully used, Gu Sijiu had been cooking for herself these past few days, enjoying her meals and happily using the AI dishwasher to clean up afterward. The biggest beneficiary of this situation was Song Jinzhi, who got to eat for free.

"Wooden face, good morning! Come eat breakfast." Gu Sijiu said, noticing Song Jinzhi's gaze. She turned to lean against the table, smiling as she took off her chef's hat. As she did, her long, deep cherry-colored hair cascaded down, and the sunlight streaming in from the balcony illuminated her head, making her smile look incredibly beautiful. Gu Sijiu knew she must look stunning, after all, who could resist the sight of a beautiful woman cooking for them every morning? However, Song Jinzhi merely glanced at her and then focused her attention on the food on the table.

In Song Jinzhi's eyes, she was probably not even as good as a pig-shaped bun. Gu Sijiu thought helplessly to herself as she turned to wash her hands, unaware that after she walked away, Song Jinzhi gazed at her retreating figure with a somewhat dazed expression. It was hot outside, and while the air conditioning in the room was sufficient, there was still a feeling of stuffiness in the kitchen while cooking.

Gu Sijiu liked to wear comfortable cotton nightgowns at home, with unique designs. The dress she wore just now was the first one Song Jinzhi had seen. it was a pale pinkish-white, quite thin, and the backless design exposed a large portion of her back. It was clear that she wasn't wearing a bra. Due to her past military training, Gu Sijiu had a well-defined and perky backside, and when wrapped in the nightgown, the rounded curves were noticeable as she walked. Her slender waist accentuated the two pronounced dimples on her lower back.

Song Jinzhi had noticed Gu Sijiu's beautiful smile earlier, but she quickly averted her gaze because that smile left her feeling flustered and unsure how to react. Even after Gu Sijiu had walked away, thinking about it still made her cheeks heat up. Furrowing her brow slightly, Song Jinzhi took a seat at the table.

Today's breakfast was different from the usual, and Song Jinzhi had already familiar with Gu Sijiu's cooking skills. Although she stubbornly refused to admit it, the food Gu Sijiu made was indeed the best she had ever tasted. Breakfast was not as complicated as dinner, but it was quite varied. The simple shredded meat porridge was rich and delicate, accompanied by shrimp dumplings and buns. The buns were shaped like little pigs, which made Song Jinzhi chuckle.

Through Gu Sijiu's cooking, Song Jinzhi realized that there was a significant discrepancy in her personality. No one would expect someone as fierce as Gu Sijiu could cook, let alone create dishes that were somewhat cute. Song Jinzhi absentmindedly picked up one of the pig-shaped buns when Gu Sijiu came out and saw her in that moment. Thinking about how Song Jinzhi had just downplayed her own beauty but was now so taken with the pig bun, Gu Sijiu snorted softly, deciding to replace the buns tomorrow.

"Hey, this is for you. There are leftovers from breakfast, and throwing it away would be a waste, so just consider yourself a trash can and eat it all." Gu Sijiu said after breakfast, seeing that Song Jinzhi was about to leave for work. She handed her a thermal lunchbox. It was a richly assembled type of lunchbox, and it was Song Jinzhi's first time receiving one from Gu Sijiu. She was momentarily stunned, even forgetting to reach out to take it.

"This is..." 

"I told you, it's leftover food. If you don't want to eat it at lunch, just throw it away for the stray cats and dogs. I hate wasting food, so it's better to give it to you." Gu Sijiu replied, turning back to the kitchen without checking if Song Jinzhi was actually taking it. She swayed her hips and hummed a tune as she walked away. Song Jinzhi looked at the lunchbox in her hand, softly muttering a thank you before leaving.

In the kitchen, Gu Sijiu heard the sound of the door closing. She stepped out to check and confirmed that Song Jinzhi had indeed taken the lunchbox. In a good mood, she hummed a song and lay down on the sofa. She knew that Song Jinzhi, this stubborn woman, clearly enjoyed her cooking but always acted indifferent. Look, she still took the lunchbox! Gu Sijiu felt smug in her heart, completely unaware of who had been acting more stubborn just moments ago.

Song Jinzhi arrived a bit earlier than usual today, which wasn't news at the Song company. However, the front desk noticed that the usually nutritional-supplement-drinking General Song had surprisingly brought a lunchbox today, and it was obviously a multi-compartment one. What did this mean? It meant she not only brought dishes but also soup. Suddenly, speculation arose about why Song Jinzhi brought a lunchbox instead of eating at a restaurant and who had cooked the food inside it.

Everyone knew about the engagement between the Song and Gu families, but it was clear that Gu Sijiu, as a military Alpha, had nothing to do with personally preparing heartfelt meals for a lover. So, the gossip was quickly extinguished, and it was concluded that the food in the lunchbox had been made by a housekeeper. Of course, Song Jinzhi was unaware of her subordinates' gossip, instead, she looked forward to opening the lunchbox as soon as she finished her morning work.

This lunchbox had excellent thermal insulation, capable of keeping food at the same temperature as just cooked even in temperatures as low as -40°C, not to mention it was summer now. As soon as she opened the lunchbox, a familiar aroma wafted up to Song Jinzhi's nose. When she received the lunchbox that morning, she had assumed it contained leftovers, but now she realized it was freshly made.

Song Jinzhi was quite picky about her meat choices, aside from beef and fish, she rarely ate other types. Gu Sijiu had noticed this and mostly used beef in her cooking. Inside the lunchbox was tender roasted beef, seasoned with special spices, smelling incredibly tempting. The meat was juicy, with each slice cut to a uniform thickness. It was neither greasy nor fishy, instead having a subtle sweetness. Next to the beef were golden egg rolls and stir-fried vegetables. These were ordinary home-cooked dishes, yet for the first time, they made Song Jinzhi feel that eating could be a wonderful experience.

She couldn't wait to take a bite, and the taste was exactly as she had imagined—exceptionally good, even surpassing any restaurant she had ever visited. Song Jinzhi rarely finished an entire box of food, but today she cleaned it out completely. Then she opened the thermal container, which held a sweet vegetable and fruit soup. After taking a sip, the soup's fresh flavor lingered on her lips. She glanced inside and saw that Gu Sijiu had packed quite a bit of soup, far more than she could finish in one lunch, and she certainly didn't want to waste it. After thinking for a moment, she found a compromise: she sealed the thermal container to keep it warm, planning to enjoy it later in the afternoon.

It was rare for Song Jinzhi to eat so much at lunch, and even after finishing, she felt a lingering desire for more. She stood up and walked slowly around the office, but her thoughts inevitably drifted to Gu Sijiu, pulling her mind further away. Ever since Gu Sijiu's car accident, their relationship had been developing in a positive direction.

The accident had caused Gu Sijiu to lose her memory, and the biggest beneficiary of this was undoubtedly Song Jinzhi. The former Gu Sijiu had been irritable and gloomy, just spending even a second with her had been a torturous experience. But after losing her memory, Gu Sijiu seemed like a completely different person. Not only had her clothing preferences changed, but her personality had also softened considerably. The former Gu Sijiu had been a volatile person, unpredictable and quick to blame her flaws on others, believing that the world owed her something.

But now, Gu Sijiu... Song Jinzhi found it hard to think of the right words to describe her. It was easy to summarize a person's bad deeds, but describing someone's goodness was much more difficult. For the first time, Song Jinzhi admitted that the current Gu Sijiu was easy to get along with, she couldn't feel disgust towards her. In fact, she thought that if Gu Sijiu could remain amnesiac like this, marrying and living with her wouldn't be too difficult.

As soon as this thought crossed her mind, Song Jinzhi felt a bit troubled. She thought she was being fickle. She had once hated and despised Gu Sijiu, but now she was changing her mind simply because of Gu Sijiu's transformation. Yet, Song Jinzhi was certain that Gu Sijiu had genuinely changed. Throughout the afternoon, Song Jinzhi leisurely handled her work while sipping on Gu Sijiu's soup, gradually finishing it all.

When it was time to leave work, Song Jinzhi took the lunchbox home, feeling a sense of anticipation. She wondered if Gu Sijiu would make dinner that night. If she did, would she eat it? After drinking so much soup in the afternoon, she felt a bit stuffed, but... if Gu Sijiu really cooked, she would probably want to eat, as dining alone could be a bit lonely.

As she searched for reasons in her mind, she got home and found that Gu Sijiu hadn't made dinner, which was a bit disappointing. She greeted Gu Sijiu and then placed the lunchbox on the table before heading straight upstairs. Seeing her rush, Gu Sijiu felt puzzled. She got up and opened the lunchbox, looking at the perfectly clean container, and then realized why Song Jinzhi was in such a hurry.

Of course, she knew that Song Jinzhi loved her cooking and wouldn't leave any leftovers. But... all the soup was gone? Did she really drink all that soup by herself? Gu Sijiu stared in disbelief before breaking into a smile. Well, having a good appetite isn't a bad thing. If Song Jinzhi ended up gaining weight from eating her food, that image seemed quite adorable.

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