Devouring Pets

"Delicious to eat, nourishing to the heart and lungs. Dishes in a thousand flavors bring people closer, and that's why it's called Foodie Darling."

This story is also called "Don't Run, You're All Getting Healthy!" Please give it a little bookmark, dears!

A seemingly arrogant genius, actually devoted to his "Hachiko" VS a seemingly easy-to-bully "idiot," actually a tough, take-charge husband

Treats girlfriend like a career VS focuses on keeping boyfriend well fed

Focuses on helping girlfriend out of poverty VS treats boyfriend like a god

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Please bookmark my upcoming story, "Cause and Effect in the Rain"!

A gentle, well-behaved assistant with a cool, understated charm VS an arrogant, grudge-holding CEO who loves to flirt

A clever, sensitive bunny-type heroine in private VS a protective, clingy wolf-type hero in private

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The blurb for the main story, "Foodie Darling":

Deng Ye was still shaken. It was as if her soul had been sucked right out of her, leaving her dazed and unresponsive.

Ye Yu walked toward her, stopping less than ten centimeters away.

The bustling city seemed to freeze in that moment as their breaths mingled.

Thump, thump... thump, thump.

Her heart raced. Deng Ye didn't dare think too much. She had no idea what Ye Yu was going to do next.

Ye Yu lowered his head, affection brimming in his eyes. He stroked Deng Ye's head and gently coaxed her:

"That scared you, didn't it, sweetie? Good girl. Next time, make sure to hold my hand when you cross the street."

Then he lowered his head further, bringing their foreheads close together.

Deng Ye stayed quiet, watching to see what Ye Yu would do next.

Deng Ye carried a faint jasmine scent, sweet enough to make anyone feel a tickle deep inside.

"Stay calm... You have to resist!"

Ye Yu's gaze fixed on her rosy, delicate lips, where a few droplets left from her drink seemed to linger.

Ye Yu looked into Deng Ye's eyes. They were bright and beautiful, her foxlike gaze enchantingly alluring.

At last, Ye Yu gently lifted his head and kissed her forehead. Their breaths were so close they could feel each other's.

Deng Ye felt much calmer. Given what had just happened, Ye Yu's bold gesture had made her feel much more at ease.

He was like someone soothing a little child, and it certainly set her imagination racing.

Deng Ye couldn't help turning to look at Ye Yu. His lips were pressed into a line, and his dark brown eyes looked especially lovely in the sunlight.

On the way to the hotel, they walked shoulder to shoulder.

A thought came to Deng Ye's mind.

[They say that when two introverts get together, one of them becomes extroverted for the other.]

At first, Deng Ye hadn't really believed it. But now she felt that was exactly what was happening between them. They didn't say much, but each held the other in their heart.

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Little skit

"Next, please welcome Ye Yu, vice chairman of Ruiye Group, to deliver his speech on winning the S-Class Boyfriend Award!"

Ye Yu had plenty to say about the past three years...

"Being a model boyfriend is simple: just do whatever she asks, and swallow your complaints and frustrations. If that doesn't work, go bother Xiao Yeye and let her scratch your itch. That should do it."

"She actually lost her memory after graduating from university, and forgot everything we felt for each other."

"I don't know why a PhD in psychology insisted on becoming a cook, but I will say my wife is really good in the kitchen. Everyone, remember to follow Foodie Little Monster!"

"When is she going to get her memory back? She's like a little kid. She's so hard to coax!"

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1. There's romantic tension and push-and-pull at first, then overflowing love later on.

2. The college flashbacks are included because liking someone and loving them are two different things. Their romance as adults begins when they finally open their hearts.

3. The hero gradually falls in love with the heroine later on. The heroine, having been hurt before, slowly chooses to forgive him and eventually accept him. Happy ending.

4. The heroine doesn't truly accept her parents. She simply treats them like distant relatives.

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The blurb for the upcoming story, "Cause and Effect in the Rain":

On the second floor of the He Sheng shopping mall, Yu Bo glared down at the mother and child. The child was sharp-eyed, glancing in his direction every now and then.

Shi Yu, you've got some nerve!

This woman had only just gone to university, yet her child was already four years old.

Yu Bo was furious. His beloved, unattainable first love had a child, and it was a boy! He had no idea which family's little brat it was!

Shi Yu was still confused. She had studied for her doctorate abroad in Xieding Country, only to be sent back by her advisor. After returning home, she discovered she could barely speak Chinese properly. Her best friends kept teasing her for putting on airs.

Shi Yu kept trying to soothe Yu Yue, who was bawling and asking to be picked up. Her child was so unreasonable, just like his biological father.

Shi Yu sighed helplessly. "Sweetie, Mommy's putting things away right now. I don't have a free hand. Can you sit nicely in your stroller for a little while?"

Yu Yue's eyes were red-rimmed. He obediently nodded and sat in the stroller.

Shi Yu handed him a lollipop, finally calming him down. Yu Yue happily fiddled with his new toy in the stroller.

Shi Yu slowly pushed the stroller around. She was a little upset that she hadn't heard a thing about the resume she'd sent to Wanheng, so she had no choice but to do some shopping for now.

As it happened, she nearly pushed the stroller straight into three people coming the other way.

She jumped, quickly steadying the stroller, and blamed herself for being careless.

Shi Yu hurried to apologize, but then she saw a familiar figure across from her.

"I'm... I'm... I'm sorry, sir."

Unhappy with how she'd phrased it, Shi Yu muttered under her breath, "Oh no, what on earth am I saying?"

The man's face darkened at once. His calm composure gave way to obvious displeasure.

He ground out, "Fine, fine, Shi Yu. Just you wait!"

With that, the three of them left without looking back, leaving Shi Yu and Yu Yue standing there in a daze.

He Qiu glanced at Yu Bo, confused. "President Yu, that woman's son looks a lot like you. I really didn't realize she had such a big son when we interviewed her!"

Yu Bo was taken aback, then muttered in confusion, "It was only that one time. How could she get pregnant so easily?"

He Qiu, clearly eager to stir things up, asked, "President Yu? What did you just say? I didn't quite catch that."

Yu Bo glared at He Qiu and coldly added, "Nothing. Have her start work tomorrow."

He Qiu immediately nodded and notified a colleague to make the arrangements.

Inside the supermarket, Shi Yu received an offer email from Wanheng Group. Just as she was about to open it, her throat suddenly tickled.

"Achoo! Is someone cursing me?"

Then she shook it off and opened the offer email. When she clearly saw the words "Successfully Hired," she was overjoyed.

Thrilled, Shi Yu playfully tapped Shi Yue on the nose with her index finger and said excitedly, "Mommy got hired by a big company! I'll take you out for a feast tonight."

Shi Yue waved his hands and feet in excitement, clapped his hands, and said with a grin, "Mommy's amazing! I love you most, Mommy!"

They laughed and chatted happily as they finished shopping.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere on Yu Bo's side had turned icy. He wasn't sure, so he hired a private detective to investigate.

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A scene from Shi Yu's college days:

"Yu Bo, if we meet again next time, the osmanthus tree will bear fruit. Will there be a happy ending for us, too?"

Shi Yu felt troubled as memories came flooding back.

Her gaze followed the second hand of the pocket watch as it moved back and forth.

The gentle senior she remembered treated her with unusual coldness and distance.

Shi Yu said nothing. Tears dripped onto the ground.

"You don't love me anymore."

Yu Bo suddenly turned her around, kissed her, and pulled her into his arms.

Theme: May we find happiness in both love and work