chapter 29

Chapter 29: The Two Discovered in the Kitchen

Now it was Nan Yi's turn to be stunned. It appeared the Omega before him mistook him for a chef.

Nan Yi shook his head, indicating that he wasn't a chef.

Unfortunately, the Omega didn’t understand him and muttered under his breath, "Already tastes bad, and now he doesn't even want to hear it."

Nan Yi: ...

Although the Omega looked disdainful, he didn’t hesitate to eat from the bowl.

And for someone who seemed as cold as ice, Nan Yi didn't expect the Omega to be so talkative, incessantly chattering throughout the meal.

"This soup lacks flavor."

"You put too much chili."

"Does He Yushen have an Omega now?"

Nan Yi: ...

How did the conversation shift from critiquing the meal to prying into personal matters?

"Of those who came today, only I am aware of He Yushen's identity."

The Omega remarked after taking a sip of the soup.

Nan Yi glanced at the Omega and nodded in acknowledgment.

With someone listening, the Omega became even more animated, even starting to rant.

"I initially didn't even want to attend Song Jing’s birthday banquet. But the moment my father saw the address Song Jing posted in the group, he recognized it as He Yushen's residence and insisted that I attend."

"He also demanded that I somehow get close to He Yushen. I mean, what does he think of his own son?"

Nan Yi was somewhat taken aback, setting aside his food to listen intently to the Omega.

With such an attentive audience, the Omega grew more enthusiastic.

"Considering who He Yushen is, would he even be interested in an ordinary Omega like me?"

"Plus, I caught a glimpse of He Yushen in the living room earlier. That expression of his, as if everyone owes him a fortune. Totally off-putting."

"I don't like him one bit."

Nan Yi wholeheartedly agreed with the Omega's words, nodding more emphatically than before.

"Had it not been for my father, I wouldn't have bothered coming. Song Jing is so pretentious. Utterly annoying."

Again, Nan Yi nodded sincerely in agreement.

"You know, we've been chatting for a while now, and I still don't know your name."

The Omega took another sip from his bowl without looking up.

Nan Yi gave another nod.

He stopped mid-nod.

"Is nodding all you know how to do?" The Omega gave Nan Yi a disdainful look as if he were looking at a fool.

Continuing, the Omega introduced, "I'm Yin Feng. And you are?"

Setting down the large bowl he was holding, Nan Yi pulled out his phone and typed out his name.

"Nan Yi."

Yin Feng read the name aloud from Nan Yi's phone screen.

"I actually quite like you. How about we add each other on WeChat?" With that, Yin Feng began reaching for his own phone.

Nan Yi hurriedly opened his WeChat app in response.

"No offense," Yin Feng began as he scanned Nan Yi's QR code, "but with your culinary skills, I doubt you'll last long in the He household. If you ever get fired, just message me. I won't hold your cooking against you."

Yin Feng commented while scanning Nan Yi's phone.

Nan Yi: ...

How did he end up seeming so much like a chef?

After adding each other, they both resumed eating from their respective bowls.

Since both were seated on short stools, the appearance of a figure at the door cast a shadow overhead, like an impending storm cloud.

The two Omegas simultaneously looked up, their faces mirroring expressions of stunned surprise.

He Yushen, holding an empty bowl, stood by the door. He frowned, locking eyes first with both Omegas, and then finally settling on the still stunned face of Nan Yi.

Yin Feng was the first to recover, taking the initiative to speak.

"Mr. He, hello. I was famished, so I took the liberty of asking your chef here to prepare me dinner."

He Yushen: ...

A bit bewildered, Nan Yi turned to look at Yin Feng, who had already stood up.

He didn't think I was sneaking some of the host's food and taking the blame for it, did he?

Noticing that He Yushen was only frowning and staring intently at Nan Yi, Yin Feng cast a quick glance at Nan Yi's bowl.

Without changing his expression, he said, "I couldn't finish it all, so I asked your chef to help out. Didn't want to waste food, you know."

At that moment, Nan Yi felt that while Yin Feng might appear a bit naive, he was truly noble at heart.

A warm-hearted fool beneath a cool exterior.

Despite seemingly believing that Nan Yi was just a chef, Yin Feng unhesitatingly stood up for him.

"Did you say 'chef'?" He Yushen's gaze remained fixed on Nan Yi, who was still seated.

Although Yin Feng sensed something was amiss with the atmosphere, he couldn't pinpoint what exactly.

"Isn't he?" He asked, looking confusedly at Nan Yi.

Nan Yi just nodded in agreement toward He Yushen.

He Yushen: ............

"Yes, my household's chef," He Yushen's expression returned to normal, and he casually handed the bowl to the seated Nan Yi.

"Next time, don't leave your host waiting in his room while you fail to clear the dishes."

Nan Yi hesitated as he took the bowl, standing up to place it without meeting He Yushen's gaze.

By the door, He Yushen watched the young man's stiff movements and felt an urge to tease him a bit.

"What's your name?"

He looked over at Yin Feng, who was holding a large bowl in his hand.

The omega paused, then replied expressionlessly, "Yin Feng."

"Young Master Yin, how do you find the culinary skills of my chef?" He Yushen inquired.

Nan Yi: ..................

He Yushen did that on purpose. It was absolutely intentional.

"Well, I believe it suits my palate quite well," Yin Feng said, albeit insincerely.

With raised eyebrows and a playful smile, He Yushen commented, "I too find my chef quite delectable."

Nan Yi: …………

Yinfeng: "Is Heyu Shen always so careless when he speaks? He even forgot to mention 'culinary skills'."

Someone who speaks without caution was entirely fixated on the reddening ear tips of the bowing omega.

"Shen? Why are you in the kitchen? Come out and join us! Yan An is almost drunk because of my classmates."

Song Jing's voice echoed from the doorway, and the man standing by the door hid his amusement.

"I'll head out first."

After uttering the nonchalant remark, the alpha turned and left the kitchen.

"Finally, he's gone. My food's getting cold."

Yinfeng took a deep breath and sat back on the stool.

"And you, make sure to eat more during dinner. Next time, no one will cover for you if you sneak a bite."

Yinfeng said, mumbling with a meatball in his mouth.

"If I hadn't seen you sneaking a look around when you came downstairs, you would've definitely given yourself away." Yinfeng boasted with a 'aren't I clever?' expression.

Nan Yi lifted the corners of his eyes and nodded at him.

"But, who do you think he was addressing before he left?"

Yinfeng looked at Nan Yi, puzzled.

Nan Yi paused for a moment, shaking his head to indicate he didn't know.