Chapter 15: This is Homemade by Me

Ye Jiayao snatched the thermos from Qin Xueyi's hand and placed it alongside her own thermos in the cupboard. Then she opened her thermos, and the aroma of the meat soup instantly filled the entire ward.

The scent was enough to arouse anyone's appetite.

Mu Linghan looked deeply into Ye Jiayao's eyes and asked, "Did you make this?"

Ye Jiayao lifted her chin, looking a bit smug. "Of course."

Mu Linghan shifted his gaze away, clearly showing a skeptical expression.

Ye Jiayao: "..."

Qin Xueyi was also tempted by the fragrance and leaned in for a look. She said in a soft voice, "Did you buy this from 'Ten Li Fragrance'? It smells amazing. Linghan gege loves their Chinese cuisine."

Ye Jiayao didn't bother to lie, nor did she try to boast about it.

Ye Jiayao furrowed her brows slightly. Was this leading lady trying to show off how well she understood Mu Linghan?

She didn't mind, though. She served a bowl of soup and emphasized again, "I made this myself."

As expected, no one believed her words.

Ye Jiayao placed the filled bowl of soup on the bedside table and offered it to Mu Linghan. He gazed at the clear and transparent meat soup in front of him, but he didn't reach out to take it immediately.

Ye Jiayao's heart sank. Was this man going to give her, his legitimate wife, a cold shoulder in front of this 'white moonlight' (referring to a woman who receives a man's attention while he is in a committed relationship)?

Weren't they supposed to maintain the appearance of being a married couple? Shouldn't he accept everything she offered, as they had agreed in front of Qin Xueyi?!

Qin Xueyi noticed the situation and a glint appeared in her eyes. She gently hooked her lips and reached towards the porcelain bowl. In a soft voice, she said, "Linghan gege, you're not feeling well. Let me feed you..."

Before she could finish speaking, Mu Linghan reached out and took the bowl from Ye Jiayao's hands.

Ye Jiayao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that her silent mouth-shaping of the word "grandmother" had worked.

Qin Xueyi's hand stiffened for a moment, then she slowly withdrew it, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Mu Linghan slowly scooped a spoonful of soup into his mouth. The delicious flavor filled his taste buds, causing his eyes to brighten momentarily before quickly returning to their usual state.

He gazed at the meat soup in front of him with a deep expression, lowering his eyelashes slightly, casting a silhouette on his face that made it difficult to read his emotions.

This taste wasn't from 'Ten Li Fragrance.'

Could it really be that Ye Jiayao made this?

Ye Jiayao secretly observed Mu Linghan's expression, keenly capturing the fleeting glimmer of light in his eyes. She felt a bit proud.

She was extremely confident in her cooking skills!

Mu Linghan scooped another spoonful into his mouth, moving with a slow and elegant grace. As Ye Jiayao quietly watched, she couldn't help but be infatuated.

This man was truly handsome!

Qin Xueyi looked at the silent pair of a man and a woman in front of her. Although they hadn't communicated, there seemed to be an inexplicable connection between them. And she, on the other hand, felt like an outsider.

She bit her lip and then smiled faintly, saying, "Linghan, you should rest well. I have to leave for work in the afternoon. By the way, Jiayao, congratulations on passing the audition. Lu Jinming said the movie's plot is great, so it should do well."

Mu Linghan, who had just taken a sip of meat soup, paused and looked at Ye Jiayao, asking, "Movie?"

Ye Jiayao's expression tightened, and alarm bells rang in her heart!

Why did this leading lady mention Lu Jinming? Wasn't she making it seem like Ye Jiayao had auditioned just because of Lu Jinming?! She hurriedly composed herself and said with some anger, "Are you trying to boast that you have Lu Jinming as your backer, so you can pick any role you want, while I can only choose from the leftovers?!"

Qin Xueyi quickly interjected, "Jiayao, that's not what I meant."

"Hmph!"

Ye Jiayao coldly snorted and looked even more displeased at Qin Xueyi's expression. "You know exactly what you meant. If you have Lu Jinming as your backer, I also have Mu Linghan as my support!"

With determination in her eyes, she looked at Mu Linghan and said, "Mu Linghan is my strongest backing, the firmest support, and the warmest harbor..."

Mu Linghan: "..."

Qin Xueyi: "..."

Qin Xueyi forced a smile and left, and Ye Jiayao secretly spat at the door of the ward.

This leading lady is not someone to be taken lightly!

"In the morning audition, I didn't say a word to Lu Jinming. I remember Mrs. Mu's identity!"

"Okay," Mu Linghan replied calmly.

Seeing Mu Linghan's indifferent expression, Ye Jiayao felt uncertain. Was he listening to her or completely indifferent?

But didn't he tell her just yesterday to remember Mrs. Mu's identity and not to overstep?

Unable to figure it out, she decided not to dwell on it. Big shots' thoughts were not something a small fry like her could comprehend.

Ye Jiayao simply opened the chicken soup that Qin Xueyi brought. As soon as she lifted the lid, the greasy aroma of the chicken soup filled the air, causing her to frown.

The taste was indeed inviting, but Mu Linghan had just had surgery, so it wasn't suitable for him to drink such a rich tonic. Did Qin Xueyi not know or simply not care?

Wasn't she trying to keep Big shot as a backup? At least put in some effort!

Mu Linghan finished the corn and meat soup, put down the bowl, and felt a sense of comfort in his stomach. His complexion also eased quite a bit. When he turned his head, he noticed that Ye Jiayao's big eyes were fixed on the chicken soup, as if she was pondering something.

This woman, is she hesitating whether to pour the soup away?

She's really petty.

Just as Mu Linghan was thinking this, he saw Ye Jiayao sigh and then pick up the spoon to start drinking the soup.

Mu Linghan: "???"

"Are you very hungry?"

"In that case, no." Ye Jiayao replied while sipping her chicken soup.

The taste was indeed good, just a bit greasy.

It seemed better for her to handle it after all.

As for pouring it away? It's shameful to waste food!

Mu Linghan: "..."

Why does this woman always do things differently?

Ye Jiayao finished the chicken soup in one go and patted her belly with satisfaction.

"How is it?" she asked.

"It's alright..." Ye Jiayao quickly changed her response, "It's just so-so. There's still a thick layer of oil on the surface of the chicken soup that wasn't drained off properly! It's simply unacceptable. Luckily, I drank it for you. You don't need to thank me. From now on, you should just drink the soup I stew!"

Mu Linghan: "..."

At that moment, Xu Ningzhi walked in, pushing an empty wheelchair with two bodyguards following behind.

"President Mu, the discharge procedures are done. You can leave now."

With that, he went to help Mu Linghan into the wheelchair, and the two bodyguards quickly packed their things.

Ye Jiayao was surprised, "You're being discharged?"

Mu Linghan had just sat in the wheelchair, raised her head to look at Ye Jiayao, gave a faint reply, and then Xu Ningzhi pushed her out. Ye Jiayao hurriedly followed.

A big shot like her was getting discharged after only staying in the hospital for two days. Was she deliberately pretending to be okay to show the company's directors?

Ye Jiayao followed Mu Linghan into the elevator, standing quietly behind her. The elevator descended all the way down, and when it reached the tenth floor, she suddenly felt discomfort in her stomach, her face turning slightly pale. She had intended to endure it, but as time passed, the discomfort grew stronger.