Heartache

"It's not really a skill, just something I've become accustomed to." Huo Shaoheng picked up a ladle and filled a bowl with creamy snake stew. He set it down before Gu Yanran. "Have a taste?"

Gu Yanran smiled happily and quickly used her spoon to try a bit. She savored it on her tongue replied happily, "It tastes even better than it smells! Mr. Huo, you're amazing! Not only are you an Imperial Major General at such a young age, but you're also an excellent cook!" She giggled. "Whoever you choose to be your wife will be a lucky girl." 

Huo Shaoheng picked up the ladle again and served himself the snake stew. He didn't reply to Gu Yanran and easily changed the topic. "Miss Gu, do you know anything about the gunmen who abducted you?"