It was only after Hua Manman spoke that she realized she had been too presumptuous, which could easily make others suspicious.
She quickly tried to backpedal.
"I mean, I can also think of a way to help you. You absolutely must not give up."
Li Ji heard her inner thoughts, and his gaze grew profound.
'This little thing seems to be hiding quite a few secrets.'
He said slowly, "I'd like some noodles. The kind with broth."
Hua Manman immediately said, "I'll go make them for you right away."
But Li Ji said, "No rush. You eat first."
Hua Manman quickly finished eating, asked someone for directions to the small kitchen, and then trotted off to get busy.
There was already kneaded dough in the small kitchen, which she could use directly.
She cut the dough, stretched it into long, thin noodles, cooked them in a rich broth, then blanched two small bok choy, sprinkled on some chopped green onions, and added a few drops of soy sauce and sesame oil.
