Chapter 012 (1/2)

The Complete Guide to the Use and Care of a Personal Assistant

Translator: Jury

Editor: NomNom

First Published on Chaleuria

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Chapter Twelve

“Ah.” Ling Miao’s words weren’t threatening in the least, but Su Yuyang’s heart still clenched. When Ling Miao walked past, Su Yuyang took the chance to catch him: “I didn’t do it on purpose. I got dizzy because I didn’t eat breakfast.”

Su Yuyang’s explanation left Ling Miao feeling no suspicion, and even some sympathy, instead.

Ling Miao sat down. He opened up the thermos and snapped at Su Yuyang, “Breakfast. Eat quickly. I’ll go back first.”

“Go back?” Su Yuyang frowned. Ling Miao explained: “I left in too much of a hurry and didn’t bring my phone or laptop.”

Su Yuyang eyed Ling Miao like he was judging the truth of Ling Miao’s words.

Ling Miao didn’t discern what Su Yuyang was thinking. Su Yuyang was staring at him and not eating, so Ling Miao hauled Su Yuyang to the sofa, worried for Su Yuyang’s health. “Eat quickly. I woke up really early to make it for you. If you don’t clean your plate, tomorrow you can just drink glucose.”

Leaving behind this threat, Ling Miao rushed out of Su Yuyang’s house.

Su Yuyang tipped the food in the thermos into a bowl.

“Congee?” Su Yuyang was surprised.

Fragrant, soft, and thick congee, fragments of freshly chopped green scallion layered on top alongside little bits of meat, pink peeking through the rice. Inhaling the aroma of the congee, Su Yuyang felt his mouth water uncontrollably.

Su Yuyang raised the bowl and took a big gulp of congee. An indescribable taste spread through his mouth, and alongside the taste of the preserved vegetables Ling Miao had prepared to accompany the congee, it made Su Yuyang feel like he was walking on air. He finished his breakfast very quickly, not leaving even a grain of rice behind. Su Yuyang looked at the empty thermos and very much wanted to call Ling Miao and tell him to cook another pot. Ling Miao’s house wasn’t far from Su Yuyang’s, and Su Yuyang calculated the time—Ling Miao should’ve arrived by now. So he went to call Ling Miao.

The call went through and Su Yuyang heard an unknown man’s voice.

“Ling Miao’s gone to work and didn’t bring his cell. What’s up?” The man spoke very quickly, like he couldn’t be bothered to speak with Su Yuyang. It left Su Yuyang feeling uncertain.

“If there’s nothing, I’m hanging up. I need to go to work,” the man said restlessly.

Su Yuyang said apologetically, “No…”

Before Su Yuyang could finish, the man hung up. Hearing the dial tone, Su Yuyang almost wanted to cry.

On a different note, why would Ling Miao’s phone be in some guy’s hands? Was he Ling Miao’s boyfriend?