School Beauty's Invincible Martial Expert

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"Xiao Han, how did you get here?" Li Xiaoya looked at Xiao Han in surprise.

"Actually, I was just passing by, but I saw Liu Hao go up, so I specifically came up to check on you." Xiao Han hurriedly said, "Sis, did that guy give you any trouble?"

"No!" Li Xiaoya shook her head and said, "It was actually me who gave him a hard time."

"What do you mean?" Xiao Han quickly asked.

"Ah... It's a long story." Li Xiaoya sighed before saying, "I'll tell you all about it in detail."

Afterward, Li Xiaoya immediately recounted the whole situation to Xiao Han. After listening, Xiao Han remained silent for a while, and then said, "Sis, you were indeed a bit impulsive. You shouldn't have been so hasty."

"Yeah!" Li Xiaoya nodded and said, "I think so too."

"However, what's done is done, and there's no use regretting it now." Xiao Han smiled and said, "Cheer up, Sis, look forward to the future."

"Mhm!" Li Xiaoya nodded.

"By the way, do you want to have lunch together?" Xiao Han invited.

"Sure!" Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoya said, "Where would you like to go? Shall I treat you?"

"I'm easy!" Xiao Han laughed and said, "Sis, you still don't know I'm someone who's never picky about food."

"Mhm!" Li Xiaoya nodded and said, "I can see that. No wonder you're so sturdy!"

While talking, Li Xiaoya gave Xiao Han's chest a hard pinch.

Xiao Han's face immediately turned red.

Li Xiaoya teased, "Xiao Han, are you blushing?"

"Sis, stop teasing me," Xiao Han said, his face the very picture of embarrassment.

"Hehe, such a big guy, and you still blush!" Li Xiaoya giggled, then said, "How about this, come home early at noon, and I'll cook for you."

"Really?" Xiao Han replied, his face full of joy.

"Of course!" Li Xiaoya nodded.

Xiao Han stayed at Huihong Group for a short while and then went back to the Wangjiang Villa District with Li Xiaoya early in the morning.

Li Xiaoya lived here, in a place that was the epitome of elite and noble life in Z Province. Those who could live in this villa district were all wealthy and influential. Each family had significant status and identity. Moreover, the security measures here were very strict and stringent. Of course, the property management fees here were also incredibly expensive. The average person probably couldn't even afford to pay these fees.

A smile curled up at the corner of Xiao Han's mouth, and he said with a chuckle, "Sis, this place is really impressive."

"Why don't you move in?" Li Xiaoya asked.

"I can't afford it," Xiao Han shook his head.

"How could you possibly not afford it?" Li Xiaoya giggled and said, "These villas cost only 30 million each. But now, even with money, it's hard to get one."

"I just don't understand, why buy here when it's so expensive?" Xiao Han said, puzzled.

"Want to know why?" Li Xiaoya chuckled and said.

"Tell me." Xiao Han asked, still confused.

"It's because everyone lives here. It's not just a symbol of status; it's more about a gathering of connections," Li Xiaoya looked earnestly at Xiao Han and explained, "In today's society, the biggest resource is connections. With good connections, everything becomes easier. Those who can live here have status, position, and certain wealth. When everyone gathers together, it's like a network of relationships. People living here are neighbors who meet each other while walking or jogging in the community and chat occasionally. Later on, when we recognize each other in business settings, it makes doing business much easier."

"That makes sense," Xiao Han said, nodding immediately upon hearing this.

"So, this is also a business strategy," Li Xiaoya drove through the entrance, where the guards looked quite imposing, all smartly dressed in their uniforms, young and handsome, mostly ex-military. These men standing at the entrance of the community made entering feel like entering the Provincial Committee Compound. It was very impressive. No wonder many people wished to live here.

Xiao Han's smile grew wider, and he chuckled.

After entering the villa district, Li Xiaoya parked the car in the villa's parking space. Each villa had a garage, but parking in the garage wasn't convenient, and it was easier to leave the car in the parking space in front of the villa, which also belonged to it. This arrangement was convenient for guests since residents here were all wealthy and distinguished, and visitors were frequent. Thus, the developers had thought of these issues and marked off a section right outside the homes as parking spaces for the villas without taking up public land.

Getting out of the car, Xiao Han was very excited.

This was Xiao Han's first visit to Li Xiaoya's villa.

Upon entering, they were greeted by several maids. Seeing this team of maids, one could ascertain Li Xiaoya's wealth.

"Madam!" the maids greeted Li Xiaoya with respect.

"How is the young master doing today?" Li Xiaoya hurried in.

"The young master is sleeping!" the maid hurriedly said, "The young master had been playing all day today, so he got a little tired and is now sleeping upstairs."

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"Okay!" Li Xiaoya nodded and said, "Prepare some ingredients for me."

"Yes!" The maid immediately nodded in response.

"Wait a moment!" Just as the maids were about to leave, Li Xiaoya suddenly spoke up again.

"Does the lady have any more instructions?" the maid hastily asked.

"Of course!" Li Xiaoya immediately nodded, then said, "I asked you to prepare the ingredients because I want to cook myself."

"Ah?" The chef heard this and said, "Madam, did I... did I do something wrong?"

"No, no!" Li Xiaoya hurriedly shook her head and said, "You did nothing wrong. Today I have a friend coming over, so I want to cook for him personally!"

"I see." Upon hearing this, the chef's pale complexion visibly relaxed, and she quickly replied, "Madam, then let me help you in the kitchen."

"That's fine!" Li Xiaoya nodded.

After that, the chef wasted no time in starting to prepare the ingredients. The kitchen was stocked with absolutely the freshest ingredients. Li Xiaoya had high standards for food, and many of the ingredients were bought from an organic produce outlet, including some imported from international grocery stores. Within this villa district, there was a supermarket stocked with numerous ingredients imported from abroad, which were very fresh but also quite expensive. However, they sold out daily.

Because these ingredients were supplied in limited quantities each day.

China's food was the dirtiest among all countries, with heavy pesticide residues on vegetables and fruits, completely exceeding international standards. Some food additives were even more of a mess. In order to make money, the Chinese people could commit utterly heinous acts.

Although the country had been cracking down firmly on these illegal and criminal activities over the years, how could a millennium-long ice be broken in a single day?

It was because of this that many people preferred to spend a lot of money on expensive imported food rather than buy something cheap.

The refrigerator in Li Xiaoya's villa stored plentiful imported ingredients, including fruits and vegetables imported from abroad. Both beef and chicken were imported from Japan and the United States. These items were of very good quality.

With the chef assisting in the back kitchen, Li Xiaoya took the lead.

Xiao Han sat on the sofa, admiring the villa's luxuriousness, which was mesmerizing. This villa was not only lavish but also had an artistic atmosphere. From this, it was apparent that Li Xiaoya was, at heart, a woman passionate about art.

"Mr. Xiao, please enjoy your tea!" The maid came up with a cup of tea.

"Thank you!" Xiao Han was very polite.

"You're welcome!" The maid smiled politely.

In the kitchen.

Since Li Xiaoya was cooking personally, the kitchen bustled with activity. More than anything, the chef wished she could take charge, but Li Xiaoya gave her no such opportunity, insisting on doing it herself.

Therefore, the chef could only assist on the side, helping her with various tasks.

Chopping vegetables, preparing the ingredients...

All these steps were personally completed by the chef while Li Xiaoya was responsible for stir-frying. It was like in a five-star hotel kitchen, where the head chef was in charge of directing the work. The head chef generally did not do the work themselves; once they did, everyone else played a supporting role.

In the kitchen, Li Xiaoya was already busy cooking, and on the side, several dishes were laid out. These dishes were all Li Xiaoya's specialties. Twice-cooked pork, spicy diced chicken...

These were all common dishes, nothing fancy. But today, Li Xiaoya was simply preparing a family feast and she was hosting Xiao Han with a meal she cooked herself. Quickly, five or six dishes were ready.

The maid brought all the dishes to the dining room.

From a distance, Xiao Han could smell the delicious aroma of the food. He couldn't help but jump up, then said excitedly, "It smells so good."

"Indeed, it smells wonderful," Li Xiaoya said as she walked out of the kitchen, wearing an apron.

"Sis, you've worked hard," Xiao Han quickly went up to her.

"Not at all!" Li Xiaoya shook her head, then said, "Hurry and wash your hands, it's time to eat!"

"Sure thing!" Xiao Han nodded.

In the dining room, the maid set the tableware and served the rice. Then she stood by, ready to assist.

Li Xiaoya smiled and said, "Now, try my cooking and see how it is."

"Okay!" Xiao Han eagerly picked up some food with his chopsticks, took a bite, and found that it tasted extremely good, terrific in fact. He looked surprised and exclaimed, "Sis, did you go to culinary school or something? Why is the food you make so delicious?"

"I never studied it," Li Xiaoya shook her head and said, "In the past, when I wasn't so busy with work, I would be home alone sometimes. When I was bored, I would just pick up a cookbook and follow the recipes to cook."

"That's pretty good," Xiao Han said as he eagerly devoured the dishes and wolfed down the rice.

Watching Xiao Han eat, Li Xiaoya found it incredibly endearing and felt a sense of accomplishment. This feeling of achievement came from someone else's recognition of her cooking skills. While Li Xiaoya enjoyed watching Xiao Han eat, she also savored the cooking skills she had not displayed for a long time. Fortunately, the taste was good, and her culinary skills had not diminished.

Xiao Han gobbled down several bowls of rice in one go, with the maid busily replenishing his bowl.