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Chapter 140, Honey Chestnut and Curly

Mili was a short girl with a round face like a ripe apple, flushed with a healthy blush. Her big, round eyes sparkled like bright stars, and she looked sweet and full of energy, as if she possessed a magical power to make people feel happy.

Upon seeing this group of people from afar, Michiko's face immediately broke into a big, radiant smile. She raised her hand high and waved joyfully.

Upon seeing Mi Li's response, Master Lu Wei was overjoyed. He hurriedly raised his hands above his head and waved them vigorously back and forth, while whispering to Lin Yue and Liang Dong, "Be enthusiastic! Be more enthusiastic!!!"

Lin Yue felt somewhat helpless, so she could only imitate Master Lu Wei's mannerisms, awkwardly waving her arms in the air a few times. The smile on her face was already starting to stiffen, but she could only try her best to cooperate.

When Mi Li got closer, she noticed two strangers standing there. Seeing her looking at Lin Yue and Liang Dong with curious eyes, Master Lu Wei quickly stepped forward with a big smile and introduced them: "Mi Li, this is Jin Xuan's chef. Her cooking is amazing. I tasted it and knew I had to ask you to try it."

"Jinxuan's daughter?" Upon hearing this familiar name, Mili's eyes lit up, clearly even happier. She immediately looked at Lin Yue, her eyes filled with concern, "How is Jinxuan?"

Lin Yue hesitated for a moment, glanced subconsciously at the little mouse beside her, and nodded haphazardly: "I'm much better, thank you for your concern."

Mi Li seemed oblivious to Lin Yue's odd behavior, chattering away about her recent encounter with Jin Xuan. Her voice was clear and melodious, while Master Lu Wei followed along with a lecherous look, his eyes never leaving Mi Li for a moment.

Lin Yue and Liang Dong naturally wouldn't interrupt her. They stood quietly to the side and listened. When the group slowly walked into the yard, Mi Li immediately saw the doghouse full of childlike fun.

"Wow, Ruwei, is this the doghouse you made? It looks a bit big, but it's so cute!" Mili's face was beaming with surprise as she looked the doghouse up and down, then her big, watery eyes stared at Ruwei.

Master Lu Wei only noticed this now. Hearing Mi Li's praise, he suppressed the corners of his mouth from turning up and coughed twice to appear calm: "Ahem, I'm glad you like it."

The puppy in Mili's arms seemed to know that this was a house specially prepared for it. It barked twice, pushed off with its hind legs, and its fluffy body jumped off Mili's arms. After landing, it rolled over, then wagged its tail happily and ran towards the doghouse with its short legs.

Then... the puppy nestled directly into the dog food bowl that Liang Dong had specially made from the leftover wood.

Hey, you know what, the size is actually just right.

When the puppy was in Mi Li's arms, no one noticed, but now that they were inside the doghouse, they realized how ridiculous its proportions were. Ruwei's face instantly darkened, his brows furrowing so tightly they looked as if they could trap a fly.

He remembered that he had prepared just the right amount of materials, and he was even thinking that he could make another one for the puppy when it grew a little bigger, so he could also invite Mi Li again. What on earth was going on with this little thief? How did he manage to build a house three times the size of his own with so little wood, and then still have leftover scraps to carve out a bowl?!

As for Liang Dong, the heart that had been in his throat ever since he saw the puppy finally died at this moment...

Seeing the atmosphere suddenly become somewhat awkward, as if a tense atmosphere filled the air, Lin Yue inwardly cried out in alarm and quickly stepped forward to change the subject: "Miss Mi Li, are you hungry? Would you like to eat something first?"

"Yes, yes, let's eat! Today is mainly about eating!" Lu Wei seemed to wake up from a dream, quickly wiped the sweat from his forehead, and carried the chestnuts inside.

Lu Wei knew perfectly well that although he kept telling the little mouse about his marriage to Mi Li, it was still far from being finalized. If Mi Li got upset and refused to talk to him anymore, not only would his dream marriage be ruined, but he might even find it impossible to see her again.

Seeing that the others were already seated at the table, Lin Yue quickly went into the kitchen to bring out the dishes.

With the weather hot now, cooking the stewed dishes a little earlier won't affect the taste. Adding the two stir-fried hot dishes, the table was soon laden with ten dishes—six hot and four cold. As for the main course, Lin Yue had heard Lu Wei mention that Miss Honey Chestnut liked sweets, so she specially prepared apple pies.

At this moment, a large plate of golden and tempting apple pies was placed beside Miss Honey Chestnut, exuding a rich aroma of fruit and wheat. Seeing this table full of delicious and visually appealing dishes, Honey Chestnut's expression brightened up again.

During mealtimes, it practically became a private show for Lu Wei and Mi Li. Lu Wei talked non-stop about all sorts of funny stories, just to make Mi Li laugh; Mi Li, in turn, was frequently amused by Lu Wei's jokes, her laughter echoing in the room like silver bells.

The little mouse would occasionally chime in, while Lin Yue and Liang Dong tried to minimize their presence, sitting quietly to the side, occasionally handing them utensils, pouring them drinks, and watching them talk in silence.

After finally finishing her meal, Miss Michiko gracefully rose to take her leave. Just then, her little dog suddenly started acting up.

The adorable little dog frolicked and rolled around in the doghouse Liang Dong had built, rubbing against the soft mat and excitedly circling the doghouse, showing no intention of leaving.

Seeing how much the puppy liked the house, Lin Yue and Liang Dong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, Honey Chestnut said with a smile, "Since Juanjuan likes this little house so much, Ruwei, can you pack it up for me? I'll take it back today."

"No problem!" Master Lu Wei couldn't stop smiling when he saw that Mi Li was satisfied. He quickly rolled up his sleeves and prepared to carry the hut away, dreaming happily that he could take Mi Li all the way back.

"It's over!" Upon seeing this, Liang Dong couldn't help but cover his forehead, his face filled with despair, and he even started playing funeral music in his head.