Also known as I Thought I Was Destined to Love in Vain, but It Turns Out I'm a Master of Mixed Signals
Song Zhutao was terribly timid. Her happiest moment each day came after her little restaurant closed, when she curled up under the covers to read novels. She imagined the protagonists riding magnificent horses in fine clothes, living freely and without restraint, and their happiness made her happy, too.
Then one day, Song Zhutao really did arrive in the novel world she had longed for.
But there she was, sobbing, sick and broke with no money for food, and absolutely terrified.
As the most powerful cultivator around, Jiang Xingli had a big secret.
Because of his constitution, he couldn't abstain from eating, but he also couldn't stomach food. Some of his cultivation had to be used just to keep his frail body going. So an elder found a clueless young cook for him in the black market.
At their first meeting, the little cook's bright eyes brimmed with tears. Fighting back a sob, she told him she could cook.
By the time Jiang Xingli came to his senses, he had already agreed to hire her.
【Bonus Scenes】
1.
Jiang Xingli saw Zhutao chatting happily with his junior disciple, and turned into a walking cold-air machine.
Song Zhutao: Junior Brother, do you know why the head disciple is upset?
Junior Brother: Maybe we're making too much noise. He likes peace and quiet. Let's go talk outside.
Song Zhutao: Okay QAQ
Jiang Xingli: ...
2.
Jiang Xingli was seriously injured and could only have Song Zhutao feed him.
He gazed at Zhutao's full, red lips from up close, looking utterly restless. Just as he was about to lose control...
Song Zhutao suddenly noticed his frown and unhappy expression. Thinking he disliked her being so close, she hurried away.
One-on-one romance, no angst
