Pampering My Cute Pet

Luo Xi and Yu Wan chatted at the coffee shop for an entire afternoon. Xinggu Corporation had been interested in the book "Wolf Yan" for a long time, but they couldn't secure the author's copyright. Now that they had it, they naturally started preparing for filming immediately.

"Regarding the adaptation, I'll assign two professional screenwriters to assist you. Of course, you'll have the final say. Filming is rather urgent, so we hope the script can be completed as soon as possible," Luo Xi said.

"Sure, I'll prioritize this during this period."

Luo Xi took a sip of coffee and suddenly asked, "Then 'The Last Pendulum' won't stop updating, right?"

Yu Wan looked at Luo Xi in surprise. She initially thought Luo Xi's claim of having read all her books was just polite conversation, but now it seemed she was a genuine fan.

"It won't stop updating, but the updates might be less frequent than usual."

"I don't know whether to be happy or sad," Luo Xi said helplessly. "Oh right, Yu Wan, can I ask a question? Does Su Jian actually have feelings for Xiao Yu?"

Yu Wan paused, casually resting her chin on her hand and looking at Luo Xi. "Do you want a spoiler?"

"Is that okay?" Luo Xi's face lit up with excitement.

"No, it's not."

"…"

After parting ways with Luo Xi, Yu Wan returned home. As the elevator ascended, she was still thinking about how to modify "Wolf Yan" to make it suitable for television broadcast.

"Ding…" The elevator reached the 7th floor. Yu Wan took her keys out of her bag while walking down the hallway.

"Ah." Preoccupied with finding her keys, she didn't see what was in front of her and bumped into something, stumbling back a step. Yu Wan frowned and looked up, seeing the figure standing before her.

Yu Wan was stunned. "You… standing at my door…" Seeing a cold and handsome man standing at her door the moment she got home felt a bit surreal.

"What did you feed Hongdou the other day?" Shen Qingzhou asked directly. His tone was flat and indifferent, naturally giving off a sense of pressure. Yu Wan looked up at him, her heart inexplicably tightening. "Just some homemade dog food…"

"Hongdou hasn't eaten anything for two days," Shen Qingzhou said.

"Ah?" Yu Wan was surprised.

Shen Qingzhou continued, "I took it to the vet, nothing's wrong. The doctor said it might be something it ate recently that caused its loss of appetite."

Yu Wan felt awkward. "So… you think there's a problem with Your Highness's food? Mister Shen, Your Highness ate it too, and it's perfectly fine."

Shen Qingzhou's brows furrowed slightly, his attractive thin lips pressed together.

Yu Wan's gaze lingered on his lips for a moment, then she nervously looked away. "Ahem, well, I think there's a possibility."

Shen Qingzhou looked at her, his gaze signaling for her to continue.

Yu Wan steadied herself and said seriously, "Your Highness loves the lunch I make and waits for it every day. My recipe is from an old man who taught me. He raised many dogs and was a nutritionist. He formulated lunches that dogs love and are nutritious."

"Get to the point."

"Oh." Yu Wan felt a little sweat. "Your Highness ate very well the first time. Then I didn't have time to cook for it for a few days, so I just let it eat store-bought dog food, and it lost its appetite…"

"So what do you mean?"

Yu Wan nodded. "Maybe Hongdou is a little… addicted to the lunch I make."

"…"

Seeing that Shen Qingzhou didn't speak, Yu Wan said, "It's almost dinner time. How about I make a portion for Hongdou too?"

Shen Qingzhou looked at her. Yu Wan waited for his response, forcing herself to meet his gaze.

His eyes were a light, tea-colored shade, making him appear even more aloof.

"Uh… if you mind, then forget it. It's really not a big deal. You can change Hongdou's food, and it will eat properly in a couple of days."

As she spoke, Yu Wan used her key to open the door. She couldn't keep looking at him; she felt like she was losing years off her life.

"Wait, make it and bring it over."

Just as Yu Wan was about to enter her apartment, Shen Qingzhou said this. Yu Wan turned around in surprise, but Shen Qingzhou had already turned his back and was walking away.

Yu Wan pursed her lips. It seemed he couldn't bear to let his beloved pet go hungry.

Yu Wan closed the door. Yu Diandian, hearing the sound, ran over excitedly. Yu Wan squatted down and patted its head. "Baby, the one chasing you doesn't seem to be doing well lately. His owner even came to our door today."

"Woof woof!"

"Hmm… for Hongdou's sake, I'll cook amidst my busy schedule." Yu Wan stood up. "Go play, there will be delicious food later."

The weather was hot, so Yu Wan turned on the air conditioner first, then went to the bathroom to take a shower and change clothes. Only after coming out did she officially go to the kitchen to cook… oh, dog food.

Half an hour later, the fragrant dinner was ready. Yu Diandian wagged its tail and followed behind her. Yu Wan put a plate in front of Yu Diandian. "You eat first, I'll be back later."

Yu Diandian, seeing the food, had already pounced on it, not caring what Yu Wan was going to do.

Yu Wan carried a portion of dinner and went out. Walking to 702, Yu Wan took a deep breath and rang the doorbell.

A minute later, the door opened. A wave of coolness escaped through the crack of the door. Yu Wan thought her own apartment was cool enough, but after entering Shen Qingzhou's place, she realized the temperature was frighteningly low.

"Hiss… it's so cold." Yu Wan muttered, turning to look at Shen Qingzhou's face, which was even colder than the room temperature. She gave a dry laugh. "The food is here, where's Hongdou?"

"Over there, just put it down."

Yu Wan responded with an "Mm-hmm" and walked towards Hongdou.

"Hongdou."

Hongdou was lying listlessly on the floor, but its eyes lit up the moment it saw her. Yu Wan placed the dinner in front of it and sat down directly on the floor. "Here, try it, is this what you want to eat?"

Hongdou sniffed it, hesitated for three seconds, then suddenly started eating, happily munching away.

Seeing Hongdou eating, Shen Qingzhou felt relieved. He walked to Hongdou, knelt down on one knee, and stroked Hongdou's head. "You've learned to be picky, haven't you?"

His low, mellow, and magnetic voice exploded beside her ear, filled with affection and a hint of helplessness. Yu Wan's breath hitched, and she subconsciously looked at him beside her.

His fair and delicate profile seemed to be bathed in a halo under the warm yellow light. His usually silent eyes now held a faint smile. He could speak… so gently?

"Miss Yu."

While she was staring at him in a daze, Shen Qingzhou suddenly turned to look at her. In just an instant, his expression returned to its usual coldness.

"Mm." Yu Wan quickly looked away, pretending to calmly watch Hongdou eat.

"It seems Hongdou really likes this. If it's convenient, I'd like to hire you to cook for Hongdou."

"Your Highness eats it almost every day, so I can make an extra portion for Hongdou… wait, you want to hire me?" Yu Wan reacted, her face full of bewilderment.

Shen Qingzhou stood up, looking down at her. "Just one meal a day, how much do you want?"

Yu Wan, "No need to be so formal with hiring, we're neighbors helping each other out."

Shen Qingzhou seemed not to hear her. "Just this time every day, is that okay?"

Was that a question? That really was a question, right…?

"Technically, it was my fault for not stopping Hongdou from eating it in the first place, and I also quite like Hongdou, so making it food is no problem, but Mister Shen, the money…"

"You can consider it." Shen Qingzhou calmly interrupted her. "There aren't often people at my home, and no one cooks, so I need to trouble you."

After saying that, Shen Qingzhou didn't seem to intend to listen to her next sentence and went into the kitchen to pour water.

Yu Wan's brow twitched. She discovered this man had a peculiar trait. He could rightfully use polite language devoid of any emotion to silence you, leaving you neither able to refuse nor accept.

Well… alright, she didn't really want to refuse. After all, appreciating a handsome man every day wouldn't hurt. It was not only pleasing to the eye but also gave her more inspiration for the male lead in her next book.

"Hongdou, your owner is so cold, how are you so cute?"

Hongdou ate happily.

"Seeing you so pitiful, I'll bring you food." Yu Wan smiled and muttered softly, "Just to be clear, I'm not being tempted by beauty…"

"Miss Yu, does this mean you agree? How much do you need? I'll pay for a year upfront." At some point, Shen Qingzhou had returned, holding a glass in his hand. His long, slender fingers were particularly eye-catching.

Yu Wan was startled and turned to look at him. Seeing his serious expression, she realized that saying anything like "neighborly love" or "dog lover" wouldn't be convincing at all, so she could only say, "Okay, Mister Shen, I'll calculate the cost based on the ingredients I buy each day. We can settle the payment later, how about that?"

Shen Qingzhou pondered for a moment. "Okay."

Yu Wan stood up with a smile. "Alright, it's settled then." She extended her hand in a friendly gesture, then paused, realizing the man in front of her was just looking at her, with no intention of shaking hands. Yu Wan coughed lightly. "Then Mister Shen, I'll be going now."

Shen Qingzhou nodded slightly.

Yu Wan turned back and said goodbye to Hongdou. "Hongdou, I'm leaving."

"Woof!"

Yu Wan walked towards the door. After a few steps, she suddenly stopped. "Oh right, Mister Shen, I don't think I know your name yet."

Shen Qingzhou glanced at her, his expression, how should she put it, a little perplexed.

After a moment, he finally said, "Shen Qingzhou."

"Shen, Qing, Zhou." Yu Wan repeated the name, letting it roll around in her mind. Her heart felt a sweet flutter at these three words. She nodded, thinking to herself, what an elegant name…

"Mister Shen, you have my phone number, right? I remember calling you last time."

"Mm."

"That's good." Yu Wan then asked in confusion, "But why didn't you just call me earlier instead of waiting for me at my door?"

Shen Qingzhou frowned. "I wasn't waiting for you. I just happened to be at your door when you returned. Also, your phone was off."

Yu Wan suddenly realized, "Oh, it must have run out of battery. I'll go back and charge it. I'm leaving."

Shen Qingzhou didn't say anything, turning his attention back to Hongdou's meal. Yu Wan was used to his attitude and didn't mind. She closed the door for him and went back to her own apartment.

701 and 702 were only a few steps apart. Yu Wan entered her home, squatted beside Yu Diandian, and said, "Your Highness, have you finished eating? Your Highness, I'll have to make two meals from now on. Although it's a bit more trouble, I get to admire a handsome man every day. Hmm… Shen Qingzhou's temperament is so perfect for the male lead in my next book. What a perk!"

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