The man's hand that was flipping through the pages paused for a moment before he nodded and said, "It's my pleasure,
Come in first. "
He moved the information on the desk to the other side,
Leaving an empty space for the girl to put down the tray in her hand.
With a heart full of apprehension and awkwardness,
Su Yu walked into the study. It was the first time she had been in close contact with this man in a few days,
She still couldn't get used to being in such a passive state,
But nothing would happen if she maintained the stalemate,
She could only make the change first.
"The taste... I can't guarantee,
After all, it's my first time making it,
"in the past, I was only an assistant to Kyōko. Thinking of my real culinary skills,
Su Yu felt a little guilty as she mentally prepared him,
"But I don't know what to do all day long, so I can only find some entertainment."
Culolo nodded and sat back in his seat. He first took a sip of coffee before picking up a small biscuit and putting it in his mouth.
"The sweetness is a little strong. The roasting time also needs to be extended." The black-haired man appraised it seriously before giving an answer. "If it's the first finished product, it's already excellent enough."
Su Yu didn't expect the other party to make such a serious suggestion. She was stunned for a moment,
She quickly nodded and said, "I see,
Then I'll try again next time. "
As she said that,
She wanted to take the porcelain plate with the biscuits away from his hand. She didn't expect that the man would stop her as soon as she picked it up.
"After all, it's a rare work. How can I waste it?" His voice seemed to have a hint of a smile, and his action of taking the porcelain plate from her hand was as gentle as a gentleman. "Su Yu has worked hard. Rest early today."
She didn't expect that her first attempt would be treated so gently by the other party. Su Yu's mind was a little dazed. She nodded and said goodnight, then left the study just like that.
When the study door closed, she still felt very uncomfortable.
How could this person perform such two extreme personalities so perfectly? The previous indifference was frightening, and in the blink of an eye, he was so gentle?
Maybe he was in a good mood today.
Once again, she sighed with emotion about Culolo's complexity. With an inexplicable sense of awe, the girl dragged her feet back to her room and fell asleep.
— —
After the first bold attempt, the subsequent interactions were much smoother. Su Yu even began to try to enter the study. When she had nothing to do, she would curl up on a small single sofa in the corner of the study and quietly read a book.
She liked to read, especially the stories of different worlds. Culolo's study didn't have a lot of books, but every book was worth studying again and again. She couldn't help but be engrossed in them.
This was undoubtedly a good start. It meant that she had a wider range of activities in this small bungalow. Although she had found her original clothes, of course, the key was not in her pocket.
Previously, Su Yu had thought that Culolo might not have discovered the existence of the key. Now, she had completely given up. The only thing she could do now was to quietly wait for an opportunity.
But when she thought of Kyōko waiting in the store, she couldn't help but feel anxious. She even began to blame herself for being careless.
If he had paid more attention to his surroundings, would things have gone differently?
After finishing a sumptuous dinner, the girl went upstairs to prepare to take a bath.
The temperature of the water in the bath was just right. At this time, the bathroom was full of dense water vapor. The mirror on the wall was also blurry. Su Yu sighed and reached out to casually wipe the mirror.
After wiping away the water vapor, the mirror instantly became transparent. The girl's fingertips subconsciously touched the edge of the mirror. She carefully examined the figure in the mirror, and the reflection in the mirror looked back at her in the same way.
In the time they spent together, the man's elegant and courteous behavior and humorous words all showed his profound knowledge and cultural attainment. If she hadn't received information about him before coming to this world, Su Yu would never have suspected that such a man was dangerous.
So when he changed his name to Sirów, she didn't have any doubts at all.
After reconciling their relationship, the standard of living significantly improved. In order to be able to eat, Su Yu gradually adjusted her work and rest schedule to match his. Every day, when she was free, she would read books, chat with Culolo, and ask about things in this world. The girl was not good at taking care of her own life. As the dark clouds in her heart gradually dispersed, the casual lifestyle inadvertently returned to her.
If it weren't for the iron ring on her hand, she would have almost forgotten the fact that she was imprisoned.
"But why," Staring at the girl's eyes in the mirror, Su Yu sighed without leaving a trace. The figure in the mirror was clearly her, but she seemed to be asking another person, "Why do you have to do this? Create the illusion that our relationship is equal …"
Right now, she clearly had no ability to resist him.
After so many days of getting along, even Su Yu, who was afraid of him at the beginning, had to admit that Culolo was a very gentle person. At first, she was a little cautious when interacting with him, but soon this concern melted in the man's considerate attitude. She even began to feel that if it weren't for these things, she might have really become friends with him.
But at the same time, she also understood that no matter how harmless his appearance was, this man's nature was terrible. Hidden under the gentle and elegant skin was a cruel and ruthless beast.
If she didn't always remember this, she would be devoured by him at any time.
She put one hand on the iron ring on her wrist. The thin metal piece was still attached to her skin, making it impossible for her to do anything. But in her mind, she couldn't help but recall that person's words and actions.
All of this was just a facade he put on.
She couldn't be fooled by this appearance.
The girl turned on the tap and patted the cold water droplets on her face, as if trying to make herself more awake through this action.
— — —
But no matter how the girl thought about it, the man's attitude was still the same as before. Sometimes, it even gave people the illusion that the cold look in his eyes on the first day was just a product of her imagination.
Looking at the man at the table who had good dining etiquette, Su Yu's hand holding the knife and fork tightened and loosened, loosened and tightened.
She really wanted to ask him directly. Instead of struggling and being afraid, she might as well tear the topic apart and make it clear. However, at the same time, the girl also knew that this kind of direct approach was the least desirable of all options. Even if she really asked, this man would definitely not tell her the truth.
With a heart full of questions, Su Yu felt as if she was holding a stomach full of anger. She took a deep breath and tried to endure for a while, but she still couldn't hold it in.
In the next second, the girl suddenly threw the knife and fork in her hand on the plate!
The sauce on the plate was splashed a little by the rude action. The silver knife and fork collided with the porcelain plate, making a 'clang' sound that was neither loud nor soft. It was especially ear-piercing in the space where the two of them were quietly eating.
The man's attention was also successfully attracted by this movement.
"What's wrong, is it not to your taste?" Culolo looked at her calmly with a pair of dark eyes and asked in a declarative tone.
It was as if he didn't feel that the girl's actions were abrupt at all.
Su Yu stared at the man's face expressionlessly, trying hard to find a trace of displeasure in his calm expression. Her gaze seemed to have substance as it fell from the man's soft hair that fell in front of his forehead to his chiseled facial features, and finally stopped at his fingers holding the knife and fork.
His fingers were slender and round, the joints were clearly defined, and with his already white skin, those hands looked very suitable for holding a pen. However, the thick calluses that couldn't be removed exposed the fact that the man had been holding weapons for a long time.
It shouldn't be like this, he wasn't such a gentle person at all. Long before she came to this world, she knew that the man in front of her had committed many atrocities and how cold-blooded and heartless he was. But why did she not do anything and the way the two of them interacted with each other became so natural? If this attitude was all fake, then why did he have to pretend in front of her? What was he scheming, or rather, what kind of response did he want to receive?
All of her doubts couldn't be answered. The girl silently looked at him for a moment before suddenly blooming with an extremely bright smile.
"Yes, it's not to my taste. It's the same thing every day, so it's enough to be sick of." She spoke in the most unreasonable manner she could think of, pausing between each word as she spoke. The young girl propped up her cheek with one hand, her eyelashes drooping down as she put on an expression of weariness.
Her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on her eyelids, accentuating the flowing brilliance in her purple eyes. Just such a subtle expression made one's heart filled with guilt, and only wanted to bring the best things in the world to her.
She did it on purpose, she just wanted to see what kind of reaction he would have.
The man was only stunned for a moment before revealing a smile of understanding. "So that's how it is. I didn't think it through. Precious flowers and plants need to be carefully taken care of. I've really wronged you during this period."
As he spoke, he stood up, and a hard black book silently appeared in his left hand. Without any other movement, the pages of the book flipped in the air, and in the next second, the plates that filled the entire table disappeared in an instant. Su Yu was stunned for a moment and looked at him with some surprise, not knowing what the man wanted to do.
After emptying the table, Culolo took out his phone and turned to look at Su Yu, who was still sitting in her seat. "Su Yu, is there anything in particular that you want to eat? If not, I'll make the arrangements."
"No …" Su Yu subconsciously shook her head. Suddenly, she remembered something. "Ah, that thing I ate during the exam, something about boiled eggs …"
"Grape spider eggs, I know." Culolo turned on his phone and typed something into it, as if he was contacting someone. "It's just that it's not the spawning period now, so it might be a little troublesome to mature the eggs."
Su Yu didn't say anything else. She silently watched his series of actions, and for a moment, her heart was both confused and frightened.
What exactly was his goal for him to indulge her to such an extent? However, she was clearly in his control now. What else did he want?
She could only think of her shop that hadn't been exposed yet.
However, in the end, she didn't ask anything. She just curled up her legs and hugged them in her arms, curling up into a ball on the chair.
She had never been in contact with such a complicated person. She couldn't guess what he was thinking, nor could she do anything, nor could she ask a word.
She could only think of the word 'predicament' to describe her current state.
Seeing that she had curled up into a ball, Culolo put down his phone and walked over. "What's wrong? Are you hungry? The new food will be delivered soon."
"No." Su Yu closed her eyes and gave up on the futile thought. "I don't want to eat anymore. I'm sleepy."
The girl closed her eyes and leaned against the back of the chair. It was as if all the strength in her body had been sucked out. Her long black hair flowed down her back like a waterfall, with a few strands landing on the armrest of the chair. Like seaweed, they drew a beautiful arc in the air.
She was silent for a long time, maintaining her posture with her eyes closed. Suddenly, she said softly, "Carry me up, Culolo."
This was the first time she called his name in days.
It was also the first time she spoke to him in such a tone.
The man looked down at the girl curled up in the seat. His handsome face didn't have a trace of real emotion, but his obsidian-like eyes flashed with a thought-provoking light.
He didn't pause for long before he softly agreed. "Okay."
Compared to a man, the girl's body was thin to begin with. Now that she was curled up into a ball, it was as if he could pick her up with one hand. However, Ku Luoluo still carefully put his arm under her knees and steadily lifted her up.
Su Yu let go of all her strength and let him do whatever he wanted. Following the changes in his movements, the side of her face was pressed against his chest. The man's body temperature came through the thin layer of his shirt. Her nose was filled with his breath, mixed with the faint smell of coffee and tobacco. She could even hear the strong beating of his heart in his chest.
If she was given a knife now, she could easily pierce the man's heart and touch the surging blood in his blood vessels.
Unfortunately, she didn't have a knife now. Ordinary knives couldn't penetrate his Psychic defense.
Su Yu could only quietly listen to the steady and powerful encouragement in her ears.
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