As Ho Fei-yu spoke, Reika Kurashiki's emerald eyes grew brighter, and her heart pounded fiercely as she gazed at the young man, who was still boyish but already beginning to show signs of handsomeness.
Although Ho Fei-yu spoke vaguely, she, being seasoned in the business world and highly experienced, grasped about seventy to eighty percent of the concept. By drawing parallels, she understood clearly what kind of software Ho Fei-yu was talking about.
What shocked Reika Kurashiki was that a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy could be so quick-witted and capable of conceiving such an idea. It was truly... Outstanding!
"Did you come up with this yourself?" Reika Kurashiki asked as soon as Ho Fei-yu finished speaking, her eyes filled with anticipation. The young man had given her too many surprises, not just physically, but also mentally.
"Uh~ No." Ho Fei-yu really wanted to shamelessly take the credit, but he decided it wasn't necessary. Although he wanted to establish an image as a genius youth with his Big Wife, he decided against doing so through deception.
"Oh!" Hearing Ho Fei-yu's answer, she felt a slight disappointment, but joy still dominated. She was happy because he hadn't lied to her. Even if the young man had claimed the idea was his, she wouldn't have known the specifics, but his honesty pleased her greatly.
"Do you want to know who came up with it?"
"Not interested." Since it wasn't related to the young man, Reika Kurashiki didn't care much.
"Mhm." Seeing Reika Kurashiki's lack of interest, Ho Fei-yu said nothing more, continuing to hold her soft, jade-like body, enjoying the moment.
Reika Kurashiki, nestled in Ho Fei-yu's arms, pondered the concrete steps, how to arrange personnel, and how long it would take to launch the product. After about half an hour, she had completed the outline in her mind. She believed that with this software, in just a few years, her wealth ranking would rise another level, reaching the top five, or even the top three!
However, there were still many unresolved issues that she needed to figure out slowly. The young man also told her what to look out for. Reika Kurashiki was confident she could execute it well.
"Are you hungry? I'll cook for you personally."
"No... wait! I am hungry!" He answered instinctively, but hearing that she would cook personally, he instantly became energized and quickly changed his answer.
"I thought you weren't hungry."
"Let go. You're still hugging me so tightly."
"Hehe~" Reika Kurashiki rolled her eyes at Ho Fei-yu, using her hand to remove the arms around her waist and chest. She stood up naked, slipped on her slippers, and raised her hands to tie her messy hair up. Ho Fei-yu saw her long, straight legs, her proud, rounded snowy peaks, and her clean, smooth armpits, and his desire was re-ignited. The blanket rose with a noticeable bulge. Reika Kurashiki paid no mind to Ho Fei-yu's direct gaze. After tying her hair, she casually found a T-shirt and pants from a nearby cabinet and put them on. Even without trying, she exuded the captivating aura of a mature, dominant woman.
"This is really depraved! Constantly sinking into lust every day. I really need to reflect."
"Starting tomorrow, I'll quit... Forget quitting!"
"Sigh~ The life of a pounding machine~" Quitting lust? Impossible. The three girls at home would never allow it, and Hanatsu-chan wouldn't agree either.
"I wonder what my Big Wife's cooking skills are like. Wait! Oh no!" Ho Fei-yu shrank into the blanket, inhaling the rose fragrance, looking forward to Reika Kurashiki's cooking. But then he remembered that as a CEO, Reika Kurashiki couldn't possibly have much time to practice cooking. Recalling tales of dark cuisine from his past life, Ho Fei-yu's heart tightened. He quickly put on his clothes and slippers and ran out.
Bang! Bang!
Following the sound, Ho Fei-yu arrived at the kitchen. A few black lines appeared on his forehead (—_—|||). Recalling Reika Kurashiki's confident expression earlier, and now seeing her fumbling around, he wondered where she got the confidence to say what she did.
"Ahem."
"Eh?... What are you doing here? Go sit on the sofa outside. The stir-fried loofah will be ready soon." Reika Kurashiki wiped the sweat from her forehead, speaking calmly, as if cooking was a breeze.
"...How long has it been since you last cooked?" If Ho Fei-yu hadn't seen the blackened mess in the pot, which looked nothing like loofah—and if she hadn't said what it was, he would have thought it was some kind of chocolate—he might have believed her. He hesitated for a moment before asking.
"About ten years. I've hardly cooked myself since I got busy with my career. Why? Doesn't the stir-fry look good!?"
"....."
Online plea for help! How to tactfully tell someone that their food is inedible and might even be poisonous!
"How about I take over? You go rest, because...."
Reika Kurashiki turned her head, her phoenix eyes giving Ho Fei-yu a cold glare, then immediately turned back, though Ho Fei-yu could still see the flush on her face.
"...Actually, I'm not very hungry."
Bang!
"Ho Fei-yu, what do you mean? Are you saying my cooking isn't good!" Hearing Ho Fei-yu's continued rambling, Reika Kurashiki threw down the spatula, crossed her arms under her chest, and glared at Ho Fei-yu. If he didn't give her a satisfactory explanation today, she would never cook for him again!
"Look, aren't those two colors different...."
"That... it might be because I added too much soy sauce. Oh, and maybe vinegar too." Following Ho Fei-yu's gaze, Reika Kurashiki compared the blackened mess in the pot with the green loofah on the cutting board. She noticed a significant difference, but she still insisted stubbornly.
'Damn it, why would you add soy sauce to stir-fried loofah?!'
"Ahem, how about you go rest, and I'll do the cooking." Ho Fei-yu could only complain internally. He quickly walked over to Reika Kurashiki, lifted her in a bridal carry. Seeing her about to speak, he quickly covered her mouth with his, kissing her passionately again. It wasn't until Reika Kurashiki was breathing heavily that Ho Fei-yu carried her to the sofa and gently placed her on it.
'Hmph, if it weren't for your merit, I wouldn't cook for you.'
'You're disgusted, huh? I won't eat yours later, let's see what you do then.' Reika Kurashiki lay on her side on the sofa, thinking maliciously to herself. Since running her company, she hadn't cooked for anyone else. Even for her daughter, she either gave money or instructed the maids and nannies. This was the first time in over ten years she had cooked for someone else, and being criticized made her feel a loss of face.
Ho Fei-yu was contemplating what to make. His cooking skills were only mediocre. After some thought, he decided to make Hainanese Chicken Rice (Chicken and Rice) and Egg Fried Rice, his favorites from college in his previous life. Since Reika Kurashiki might like it, he would also stir-fry some loofah.
But he glanced around and found no ingredients other than knives and half a loofah. Since the kitchen was quite large, Ho Fei-yu was confident there must be a refrigerator. Sure enough, he found a cabinet the size of four or five refrigerators, with a step ladder next to it. But Ho Fei-yu didn't need it. His Stand pulled open the refrigerator door. Looking up, the dazzling array of ingredients astonished Ho Fei-yu.
"Bear paw? Tuna?... Top-grade Wagyu beef!?" As expected of a rich woman, she had every kind of ingredient—flying, walking, and swimming. Ho Fei-yu finally found large chicken legs, eggs, and the necessary vegetables in a corner. He closed the refrigerator, focused his mind, and began to cook.
Grumble~
"I'm so hungry. Why isn't it ready yet?" Reika Kurashiki rubbed her lower abdomen, her long, straight legs lifting and lowering idly. Her beautiful eyes were fixed on the kitchen.
"Coming! Fragrant Hainanese Chicken Rice and Egg Fried Rice, plus stir-fried loofah~" Ho Fei-yu walked out carrying the dishes. Him carrying two people's food? Of course not. Some things were handled by his Stand. Reika Kurashiki was already accustomed to seeing floating bowls and chopsticks.
Reika Kurashiki twitched her nose. The aroma of chicken drifted into her nostrils, stimulating her appetite. She was about to pick up her chopsticks and try a piece, but remembering what she had just said, she stopped, turning her head away, waiting for Ho Fei-yu to beg her to eat.
"Slurp~ Slurp~ Ah, this chicken is so tender~" Ho Fei-yu was amused by Reika Kurashiki's appearance but didn't indulge her. Licking her feet earlier was his apology for his scumbag behavior. Now, he didn't owe her anything. Yes, that's right! Ho Fei-yu deliberately made an exaggerated show of eating.
Gulp.
"When you eat, why are you smacking your lips?"
"Mmm~"
"It's not bad, but it's still a little worse than mine. I'll allow you to cook for me every time you visit from now on." Reika Kurashiki felt her stomach protesting again, and Ho Fei-yu was further tempting her. She couldn't take it anymore. She first glared at Ho Fei-yu, then immediately snatched the chopsticks from his hand, picked up a piece of chicken, and put it in her mouth. She didn't have to chew much. The chicken meat separated from the bone and melted. The perfect amount of saltiness, combined with the original flavor of the chicken, assaulted Reika Kurashiki's taste buds. Her eyes instantly brightened, narrowing into a slit, a look of enjoyment on her face. But remembering Ho Fei-yu was still there, she immediately resumed her serious, cold beauty.
"Yes, yes, I'll cook for President Reika every time I visit. It's my honor." Ho Fei-yu wanted to laugh when he saw her expression but held back, knowing Reika Kurashiki would be angry if he laughed.
Reika Kurashiki didn't respond, continuing to eat quickly, but still elegantly, which Ho Fei-yu found pleasing to watch.
Reika Kurashiki was thinking as she ate. It was strange. Why wasn't she as hungry the previous two times? Could it be... No way, right? Should she try it next time? She recalled that the previous two times, Ho Fei-yu's stuff had been left inside, but this time, Ho Fei-yu had taken her to bathe, and everything had been washed out. Reika Kurashiki shook her head, dispelling those lustful thoughts. Thinking about such things while eating felt strange, but she had made a mental note to try it next time.
Burp~
Reika Kurashiki finished eating and involuntarily let out a small burp. Ho Fei-yu looked over. Reika Kurashiki blushed, quickly looking away. Ho Fei-yu didn't tease her, instead carrying the dishes into the kitchen to wash.
"Meeting such a young man... perhaps... it's really not bad..." Reika Kurashiki leaned on the sofa, touching her slightly full lower abdomen. A smile played on her exquisite face, and her eyes looked undisguisedly towards the kitchen, murmuring to herself.