Chapter 6: Tang Jie: I'm hungry...

When it comes to preventing the male supporting character from turning black, Pei Lu really doesn't want to say anything anymore. It has been so long since he first met the male supporting character, and he could have had plenty of time to coax him. He never expected that he would miss out on all of it now.

If he were to rush to curry favor with others now, they might think he was doing it on purpose, or that he had ulterior motives.

Sigh... This is really a headache! What kind of task is this? It's truly tormenting!

Despite his headache, in the end Pei Lu still obediently returned home with his briefcase.

When he returned, it seemed that Tang Jie had already gone to sleep, so the two of them did not meet.

In the middle of the night, Pei Lv had a nightmare and was forced awake. Upon waking up, he only felt his body was damp, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't recall what he had dreamt about just now. In the end, he could only give up and get out of bed. There was still sweat on his forehead, and his sleeping robe was also loosened halfway during his sleep.

However, Pei Lu didn't pay attention to these things. For a moment, he even thought this was his original home. He pushed open the door and went downstairs, intending to go to the restaurant to pour himself a glass of water to drink. Before he even reached the bottom, he heard rustling sounds coming from the kitchen, as if something was secretly doing something there.

Pei Lu had just woken up from a nightmare, and his heart was even more uneasy. He was a university professor with a post-doctoral degree. He was also an atheist, how could he believe in these illusory things? But ever since he woke up and found himself in this place, he no longer dared to be certain about the things he used to believe. In fact, there were some things... that were truly better to believe in rather than doubt.

Pei Lu silently swallowed saliva and smoothly reached out to pick up the golf club next to him, weighing it in his hand a few times. After confirming, it seemed reliable!

So...Professor Pei proceeded cautiously in the darkness, but after taking a few steps, he realized something was amiss. The figure standing at the refrigerator seemed to be a person, and he could vaguely make out their nose and eyes. In this house, besides him...the only other person was that kid living downstairs.

"Tang Jie?"

Pei Lv's voice, though cold, revealed traces of astonishment and disbelief. The person's head jerked up at the sound, their eyes also filled with disbelief, coincidentally meeting Pei Lv's gaze head-on.

"Pei Lv?"

Undeniably, Pei Lv felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing that calling, but he quickly composed his expression, restoring the demeanor expected of an elder. He set down the golf club in his hand and looked at the other person with confusion, "What are you doing here?"

As he spoke, he turned on the light. The room instantly brightened, illuminating everything, including the person standing not far away, who became clearly visible.

Tang Jie looked at him with a pitiful face, "I'm hungry..." When these words were spoken, Pei Lv's whole being was thrown into disarray.

Tang Jie has already grown into an adult child, standing at a height of over 1.8 meters. However, the specific details are not clear to Pei Lu.

At this moment, he locked eyes with Tang Jie. Height wasn't much of an issue. However, what made it difficult was... Tang Jie's sudden childish behavior caught Pei Lu off guard for a moment. Or perhaps it should be said that he didn't know how to respond.

Tang Jie still stood in front of him, timidly looking at him, completely devoid of the appearance of that big antagonist pervert in the book.

Don't do this, Supporting Male Character. You were the big boss of the antagonists, even though you were eventually thrown into prison, you used to be quite glorious. Why are you acting like a little girl now... It's hard for me to accept you like this...

Seeing that Pei Lv had no response, Tang Jie lowered his voice and timidly called out, "Uncle Lv..."

In the eyes of others, Pei Lu appeared to have a stiff expression with no emotions at this moment. However, only he himself knew what he was really thinking. This guy...really goes against the rules!

Pei Lu did not say much nonsense. He still remembered the prohibition. He simply glanced at Tang Jie and made him sit there and wait.

Tang Jie first glanced at the direction pointed out by Pei Lu's finger, feeling that it was a bit far. So instead of sitting there, he sat near the kitchen counter not far from Pei Lu.

The restaurant is open-concept and connected to the dining area, so Tang Jie can see every movement of Pei Lu clearly while sitting here.

I saw Pei Lu place the pot on the stove. After the water boiled, he put in a lot of noodles. Then, he sliced some green onions and meat, which he lightly pan-fried in another pot. After adding the seasoning, the aroma immediately filled the air, smelling really good.

Finally, the noodles are cooked. First, pour out the soup and add the prepared seasonings. Then, scoop the noodles and pour in the minced pork with chopped green onions. On top of it all, there lies a golden fried egg. Lastly, it is placed in front of Tang Jie. Throughout the entire process, Pei Lv did not say a word, always working quietly and peacefully.

After placing the noodles on the table, Pei Lü immediately went to fetch water and quench his thirst.

"Do you not want to eat, Uncle Lv?"

Pei Lu glanced at him and shook his head gently.

Long slender fingers picked up the water cup on the table and poured in the freshly boiled water. Pei Lu touched it and furrowed his brows from the scalding sensation. He then got up again and took out some cold water from the refrigerator to mix in. This time it was indeed not hot anymore. As the lukewarm water flowed into his throat, Pei Lu instinctively let out a comfortable sigh.

Although the voice was soft, Tang Jie could hear it clearly. Pei Lu's drinking became urgent, causing a droplet of water to accidentally spill from his mouth and trickle down his chin and neck, ultimately disappearing into his loosely-fitted collar.

Pei Lv always approaches every task with an extraordinary level of seriousness. Therefore, he did not notice the peculiar gaze from the person across the way, who was staring at him like a wolf fixated on its prey.

It must be said that Pei Lv's vigilance has never been very high.

Pei Lv finished drinking a glass of water and finally felt a little more comfortable. Tang Jie's bowl of noodles had hardly been touched yet. Pei Lv frowned, "Don't like it?"

Even if the noodles he made aren't delicious, they aren't so bad either. After waiting for so long, only having this little bit to eat is just not grateful enough.

Tang Jie finally snapped back to reality, "It's not... it's just that the food you made is so delicious that I couldn't bear to eat it."

That tone, that voice, that mannerism, it was even more impressive than an Oscar-winning actor. Even Pei Lu couldn't help but believe in the genuine affection this child had for him.

This child is really pitiful, huh? Judging from his appearance, it seems that he hasn't started turning evil yet. His innocent and pitiable look really tugs at one's heartstrings. Pei Lu sighed in his heart and even raised his hand to rub Tang Jie's head. He did it quickly, only for a short while. Tang Jie hadn't even reacted before Pei Lu had already let go of his hand.

Joke, now that the little pervert hasn't turned dark yet, we should take advantage of it and grab the opportunity. If we wait any longer, it'll be too late.

It's also acceptable to brush up on goodwill from time to time.