Beast World: From Villainess to Cub-Raising Chef

Bai Su blinked. "You’re staying for a meal?"

Lu Tingyan waved toward the outside.

Yodel brought in a little one who was filthy from head to toe and as skinny as if he’d just come from a refugee camp.

The moment he saw the person come in, Bai Xiaolang’s eyes lit up. "Little Snake!!"

When Little Snake saw Bai Xiaolang, a flash of joy crossed his face as well. "Brother!"

The two little ones hugged each other excitedly.

Bai Su was also stunned to see the little one.

The second child, the Snake Beastman, had actually been found by Lu Tingyan.

’Does that mean the second male lead is about to make his appearance soon?’

Bai Su looked at the Snake Child, but her gaze was unexpectedly met by his eyes, which were filled with hatred.

Bai Su: "..."

’Looks like I need to hurry up and clear my name.’

She remembered that the second Snake Child had been sold by the original Bai Su’s own hands, and she had even counted the money right in front of him.

’Clearing my name is not going to be easy.’

Along with the Snake Child came the second male lead: a sickly-sweet, paranoid obsessive from the criminal underworld, and a cruel Level 9 Snake Beastman.

Because his spiritual power was too strong, his mind was extremely unstable. Whenever he became unstable, he would kill people, even biting his own subordinates to death.

His original identity seemed to be related to the Southern Country Royal Family, which opposed the Federation.

But the novel didn’t describe his background in much detail. It was only known that he was the boss of a criminal organization, involved in the smuggling business, and so powerful that both the Federation and the Southern Country feared him.

Bai Su couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on. ’I haven’t even figured out what to do with Lu Tingyan, and now there’s another psycho, lovesick snake.’

She looked at the crowd. "Everyone, I’m so sorry, but as you can see, another one of my children has been found. Let’s call it a day here. To the guests who haven’t finished eating, I sincerely apologize. Today’s meal is on the house."

With Lu Tingyan standing beside her as backing, the crowd wouldn’t dare to linger, even if they had ten times the courage.

Bai Su ruffled the little Snake Child’s hair. "It’s good that you’re back. You must be starving. I’ll go make dinner right away!"

She then called over to Bai Xiaolang and the other children. "Why don’t you take Little Snake and go play? I’ll call you when dinner’s ready."

The little ones cheered, and Bai Xiaolang pulled the Snake Child along as they scampered up to the second floor.

Lu Tingyan had his aide and men stand guard outside, while he himself followed Bai Su into the kitchen.

Bai Su thought for a moment. ’Snake Beastmen should be carnivorous too.’ So she decided to cook with the ingredients she had on hand.

She rolled up her sleeves and prepared the ingredients, planning to make lemon-braised ribs, soy-sauce-marinated prime beef, spicy pan-fried fish, sweet and sour chicken, and hot and sour quail eggs. ’Snakes should like quail eggs, right?’

She would also make some hot and sour fried eggs, lemon shredded chicken, a cold king oyster mushroom salad, and chilled marinated seafood, finishing with a light winter melon and clam soup to balance out the flavors.

With the menu set, Bai Su rolled up her sleeves and got to work.

At some point, Lu Tingyan had come to stand behind her. "Do you need my help?"

Without turning her head, Bai Su replied, "No, it’s fine. Only food I make with my own hands has the Healing Ability. You can just go wait for dinner. I really need to thank you properly today. If it weren’t for you, my Snake Child wouldn’t have been found so quickly."

Lu Tingyan pressed his lips together, then said suddenly, "I should be the one thanking you. If you hadn’t helped me restore my... part of my spiritual power, I wouldn’t have been able to reclaim the position of Federation Leader so smoothly."

As she skillfully chopped vegetables, Bai Su laughed. "Well, congratulations! You’re the Federation Leader now, so no one will bully you anymore. I’ll get to benefit from your status too and won’t have to worry about people always looking for trouble."

Lu Tingyan suddenly hugged her from behind. "Bai Su..."

Bai Su’s hand, holding the knife, froze. "You..."

Lu Tingyan’s voice was a bit hoarse. "If I started pursuing you now, and wanted to be your first Beast Husband... would that be okay?"

Bai Su wasn’t actually that surprised. The system was keeping track of the Heartbeat Value for her.

His Heartbeat Value had contributed a significant amount to her 5,000-plus ordinary points.

’When I first transmigrated into this Beast World novel, all I wanted to do was open a restaurant with the kids and continue the dream I couldn’t fulfill in my last life.’

’Then I wanted to avoid the main male and female leads’ romantic plotline as much as possible, not get involved in their story, and avoid my fate as cannon fodder.’

Seeing this, the system hurriedly chimed in her mind to assist: [Host, what are you waiting for with such a great opportunity! Lu Tingyan’s affection level is almost full. Capturing his heart will get you a lot of Heartbeat Value!]

Bai Su was troubled: [But he’s supposed to be with the heroine in the future. I don’t want to...]

System: [Don’t worry about that, Host. Once you’ve completely captured someone’s heart, their affection level won’t drop again. Not even the heroine’s halo will be able to take him away from you.]

Bai Su was stunned: [It works like that? Why didn’t you tell me sooner?!]

The system replied pitifully: [You never asked...]

Bai Su felt like the past few days of forcing herself to be celibate and virtuous in front of such a sexy man, holding back again and again, had been a complete joke!

She suddenly turned her head to meet Lu Tingyan’s deep, narrow eyes. "You like me? Colonel, I hope you can tell the difference between gratitude and love."

Lu Tingyan: "I can. Bai Su, let’s turn a new page. I like the you of now. I like you so much it’s driving me crazy, so much I could die."

"You’re like a gift bestowed upon me by the Beast God. Bai Su... We of the Wolf Clan, once we choose a mate, we never change."

"Even if you have other Beast Husbands in the future, I will always be yours. I will only ever recognize you."

Bai Su grabbed his collar and fiercely kissed him.

The two were like dry tinder and a burning flame, igniting at the slightest touch.

Lu Tingyan was tall and powerful, full of explosive strength. He easily lifted her by her bottom and set her on the counter.

They kissed, unable to part. His spiritual power had already soothed her once before, so it slipped into her now with the utmost ease.

The sensation made Bai Su’s eyes turn red. She couldn’t help but gasp as she glared at him. "You’re cheating!"

Lu Tingyan unconsciously curled his lips into a smirk. "If it pleases you, it doesn’t count as cheating..."

The two fell into another passionate kiss, wrapped in each other’s arms.

"Mama, is dinner ready?" Bai Xiaolang’s voice called from outside the kitchen.

Footsteps drew closer.

Lu Tingyan cursed under his breath, his desire to throw the brat into military training growing even stronger.

Bai Su hurriedly pushed him away, frantically smoothing her messy hair at her temples. "N-not yet! Soon! If you’re hungry, you can have the cupcakes in the fridge first!"

Bai Xiaolang appeared at the doorway, his expression innocent and well-behaved. "Mama, let me help you. It’s too much work for you to cook all by yourself."

Lu Tingyan refused in a cold voice, "No need. It’s enough to have me here to help."

The gazes of the two Snow Wolves, one large and one small, collided behind Bai Su’s back, filling the air with the gunpowder-smoke of sparking tension.

Bai Su turned to Bai Xiaolang. "That’s okay! Why don’t you go keep the Snake Child company?"

The two Snow Wolves, large and small, immediately adopted peaceful and friendly expressions, showing no trace of the tense standoff from a moment before.

Bai Xiaolang had no choice but to nod obediently. He added, "Then we’ll play on the first floor. Mama, just call me if you need anything! I have really good hearing, I can hear everything!"

Bai Su nodded awkwardly. "Okay, go on..."

Lu Tingyan stared darkly at Bai Xiaolang.

Not to be outdone, Bai Xiaolang shot back an insolent eye-roll before turning to leave.

The two were left alone in the kitchen, and Lu Tingyan wanted to continue.

Bai Su quickly pushed him away. "Don’t! The Little Wolf has sharp hearing, he’ll find out!"

Lu Tingyan had to give up.

Bai Xiaolang returned to the living room, where the Snake Child was huddled warily in a corner, ignoring everyone.

He thought for a moment, then walked over with two ice creams. "Little Snake, have some."

The Snake Child stared at him as if looking at a traitor. "You’re on good terms with that woman, Bai Su?"

Bai Xiaolang understood his attitude and quickly explained, "It’s different now. Mama is really good to all of us now. She’s not the same person she was before."

The Snake Child sullenly averted his gaze. "Excuses. Have you forgotten how she abused us? Our youngest sister still hasn’t been found, and you’re already wagging your tail and begging for scraps from that woman, Bai Su?"

Bai Xiaolang reached out to grab him.

The Snake Child slapped the ice cream out of his hand. "Don’t touch me, you traitor!"