Chapter 4, Xiao You

Oh yeah! Xiao You jumped up excitedly. Although their guild had successfully cleared high-end dungeons like the Serpent Shrine, and Maiev Shadowsong no longer posed a significant threat, it was still her first time defeating such a powerful boss in a team dungeon. Being able to see that enormous monster fall before her, with a contribution of her own, made Xiao You particularly thrilled

Xiao You sniffed, yet remained unaware of the meaning behind that fragrance, still striving to deal damage to the team. Finally, as the last sliver of the BOSS's health was depleted.

"Who is it!" she asked irritably, as being interrupted while playing games was always her least favorite thing.

Lin Tianyu observed Xiaoyou's eating manner, which made his appetite grow. He began to eat as well. Compared to river crabs, the taste of sea crabs was even more delicious, without the earthy smell, making it extremely palatable. Moreover, the meat of these crabs was very rich and easy to eat. Both of them enjoyed their meal immensely. While savoring the succulent crab meat, Lin Tianyu pondered over the matter of that door.

Although Xiao You is the landlord's daughter, she maintains a clear distinction from her father. The commissions she earns are substantial and tangible, so she does not feel that she has helped him in any way. She gazes at that guy with confusion, a hint of perplexity evident in her eyes.

Lin Tianyu suddenly realized that when he thought of his girlfriend, he no longer felt anything particularly special. He couldn't help but shake his head and turned to enter the kitchen

The cooked crab presents a bright red color, which is visually appetizing.

Xiao You, controlling her transformed self as a leopard, joyfully followed behind the main group, charging deep into the Matherlyton lair. Just as she was listening to the captain's explanation, preparing to face the most critical battle she would experience since playing this game, a sudden knock on the door interrupted her.

Xiao You quickly returned to the computer while speaking, informing the team leader that she was already in position

Lin Tianyu made a gentlemanly gesture of invitation, and only after Xiao You sat down did he follow suit and take his seat.

I am very grateful to you for securing such a low rent for me, so I would like to treat you to a meal as a token of my appreciation

Lin Tianyu seemed to have discerned her thoughts, helplessly shrugging his shoulders and raising the plastic bag in his hand. "Well, the truth is that my relative sent me two crabs, but I don't have a pot large enough at home to steam them, so I was hoping to borrow your pot for a while"

"Are you looking for me for something?" she asked casually

What excited her even more was that, since the healing gear in the guild was already quite complete, the team leader ultimately allocated her a piece of equipment dropped from the BOSS at an extremely low score price. With the new gear in hand, Xiao You was overjoyed. Even though the BOSS had already been defeated, she lingered by the corpse of Ma Seridun, turning around and around, seemingly hoping to find something from the now dull corpse. It wasn't until the growling of her stomach repeatedly reminded her that it was time to eat that she reluctantly logged off the game. When she turned around, she was momentarily stunned.

It is I, Lin Tianyu, the tenant who moved in the day before yesterday

Seeing Xiao You eating so heartily, he suddenly smiled slightly and said, "Speaking of which, I have something I would like your help with."

Princess Youyou, can you still fight? If you don't come back soon, I will start kicking people!

Xiao You immediately showed a wary expression upon hearing Lin Tianyu's words, "What is it?"

On the dining table behind her, there were two large white porcelain plates, each containing a giant crab exuding an enticing aroma

Xiao You was desperately maneuvering her character to evade the BOSS's AOE attacks while frantically healing her teammates. She was acutely aware that, due to her equipment level, it would be impossible for her to be part of the main team in the guild if it weren't for her being a girl. Therefore, she cherished this opportunity immensely. At this moment, she was completely immersed in the battle, forgetting everything around her.

Alright, since I owe you a favor, I will help you with this task

She led Lin Tianyu to the storeroom filled with old furniture. Upon opening the door, they found mostly discarded furniture and useless items left by previous tenants. Lin Tianyu pretended to search around and easily discovered a black wooden door carelessly thrown in the corner of the storeroom. It was an old-looking wooden door, with some chips and marks on it. The blackened wooden planks were covered in dust, and the door frame leaned against the wall, appearing to have no other use than to be chopped up for firewood. Only the door lock looked to be about eighty to ninety percent new. Lin Tianyu felt a stir in her heart, as the appearance of the door lock was identical to that of the lock on the door at home.

Maseriton: "The Legion will devour you..."

Lin Tianyu feigned a look of great reluctance yet felt embarrassed to refuse, saying, "Of course, you are included in this."

When she opened the door, she found the new tenant standing at the entrance, wearing a calm smile and holding a bag of items in hand

Her eyes rolled as she said, "Are you implying that you want to borrow a pot and, in the process, invite me to dinner to thank me? If that's the case, does that mean I get a share of the crabs too?"

When there is free food, Xiao You will certainly not refuse. She turned around and let Lin Tianyu into the house.

Lin Tianyu smiled at the anxious Xiao You, and he could understand that feeling. Before he became AFK due to his girlfriend, he was once a crazy gamer.

This was the first time Xiaoyou encountered something like borrowing a pot. She hesitated for a moment, wanting to refuse but unsure how to express it. She glanced at the two crabs, which were frighteningly large; although she did not know the species, they were clearly of high quality.

This is more like it. I knew you weren't that kind-hearted. However, despite thinking this way, Xiao You still felt a bit disappointed. It seems that it is not related to her charm after all

Just as Lin Tianyu was busy steaming crabs, Xiao You's battle also commenced

After the two finished eating crabs, Xiao You let out a loud belch, quite unbecoming of a lady. It was the first time in her life that she had eaten such a large crab; one was enough to fill her up. She couldn't help but feel a bit more fond of Lin Tianyu. She had some knowledge, after all, and estimated that such a crab would not come cheap. Meanwhile, buying a new pot wouldn't cost much. She couldn't help but think that Lin Tianyu seemed a bit foolish.

Are you here to ask me for the sofa? Xiao You hesitated for a moment; she knew that what she had done was indeed not very proper. At the time, she had readily agreed but had no intention of actually exchanging it with the other party. However, whether it was a blessing or a curse, she could not avoid it. In the end, she still stood up and, before leaving, did not forget to type "AFK" (Away From Keyboard) in the team channel.

With the final roar, the massive body of Maselidon crashed to the ground

Do not be deceived by Xiao You's seemingly delicate appearance; she possesses a remarkable skill in dealing with the hard-shelled crab from m.hetushu.com. She first adjusted the crab shell, which appeared extremely tough and difficult to break. After struggling for a long time without success, Xiao You simply took out a fruit knife, inserted it into the crack where the shell met, and forcefully pried it open, revealing the pure white crab meat inside. Xiao You couldn't help but drool at the sight and quickly took a bite, instantly savoring the crab meat along with a burst of fresh juice in her mouth. It was so delicious that her tongue nearly fell out, and she forgot all about her lady-like image, indulging heartily in the feast.

It is like this: I mentioned before that the pot in my house is too small to cook anything. I heard that after your last tenant passed away, their belongings were all collected by the landlord. I believe there must be a pot among those things. Could you lend me one to use for a while? It would save me from bothering you repeatedly. By the way, I don't need to change that sofa or anything like that.

The voice of the group leader suddenly emerged from her memory, startling Xiao You. She pointed randomly towards the kitchen and said, "The pot is over there, you can handle it yourself. I still have to work on my book!"

Xiao You originally had no intention of lending Lin Tianyu a sofa, but lending him a pot was not a problem. After all, those items were just piled up in the storage room and no one wanted them. Moreover, the taste of the crabs was truly delicious. It would be a bit awkward for Xiao You not to help with such a small favor.

The sound of boiling water came from the kitchen, and after a while, a fragrant aroma wafted out.