The cold and beautiful landlady slammed the door shut before he could finish speaking, but Lu Chen was leaning out to talk, and the door slammed into his forehead.
A sharp pain shot through him, and when he touched it again, a small bump was already forming.
Lu Chen scratched at the door with a hint of dejection.
"Hey, wait a minute! I… I can cook, I'm looking for a sugar daddy, no… I'm looking for a place to rent. I'm a really good cook. Ouch, you just gave me a bump on my forehead…"
The door suddenly opened again, and that cold and beautiful face reappeared.
"I really can cook, and I'm really good at it!" Lu Chen immediately forgot the pain and quickly introduced himself.
"Come in, don't overthink it, I'm just treating your forehead injury." She said coldly, "After all, I'm the one who bumped into you, but remember, after I treat your wound, you leave immediately!"
Anyway, there was hope! Lu Chen jumped for joy.
The aloof young woman was indeed the landlady, Dong Qingqing. She took out an ice pack for Lu Chen to apply and then applied ointment. She also kept a gun-like object clutched in her hand at all times, coldly explaining that it was an electric stun gun; if Lu Chen made any sudden movements, he would be stunned. This meant that Lu Chen had to constantly be wary of the terrifying stun gun while receiving treatment.
However, Dong Qingqing's technique was very skilled; she was probably a doctor or nurse.
After treating Lu Chen's wounds, she immediately told him to leave.
Lu Chen lingered, unwilling to leave: "Landlady, beautiful landlady… just give me a chance, let me rent your place. I promise I'll be very well-behaved, I really can cook…"
As he spoke, Dong Qingqing forced him to the door with the stun gun.
He still wouldn't give up, his eyes filled with resentment: "Honey, I really can cook. Besides, you have a husband, and I'm a good person. I know you're worried about safety, but I won't take advantage of you."
"I don't have a husband. We're separated," Dong Qingqing said coldly. "You're right about the safety. Please leave."
Lu Chen's eyes lit up instantly, and he slapped his thigh: "Great!"
Dong Qingqing's gaze grew even colder: "What do you mean?"
"Ah!" Lu Chen quickly explained, "I mean, it's not safe for you here without a man. I can be your bodyguard. Besides, a woman always encounters various problems in life, and some problems can only be solved by a man."
"I am a good, domestic man who is good at solving all kinds of life's problems."
Lu Chen struck a pose like a plumber, even though all he could do was change light bulbs.
"Most importantly, I'm really good at cooking, and I pay close attention to nutritional balance and dietary supplements."
It was clear that Dong Qingqing was momentarily tempted, but after that, she decisively shoved Lu Chen out the door. Then, without a word, she closed the door.
"Big sister!" Lu Chen braced his elbow against the door: "Give me a chance, let's depend on each other. Whatever food you have in your kitchen, I can cook it for you. But it's a trial period; if you kick me out, I won't complain."
This made Lu Chen feel like he was being asked to be a live-in maid.
His eyes were incredibly alluring, far exceeding the total amount he'd shown in the previous twenty-odd years.
Dong Qingqing hesitated for a moment, then decided to give Lu Chen a chance. She let go of his arm and let him in.
"If your cooking isn't good, don't blame me."
Lu Chen rushed into the kitchen, and a moment later, a scream erupted.
"No way, only two potatoes and half a cabbage? No meat? You don't eat meat?"
"Only three eggs? One sausage...? Not even garlic? You're so poor."
Dong Qingqing sat calmly on the sofa, a smug smile playing on her lips. But about ten minutes later, she sniffed, a look of surprise on her face. The aroma wafting from the kitchen gave her a strange feeling.
That feeling carried the warm comfort of home, and the ultimate warmth of everyday life. Smelling the aroma, Dong Qingqing felt completely relaxed, a warm feeling as if she had just taken a hot bath, a sense of happiness emanating from her very bones.
She was greatly surprised. It was just cooking a few dishes, how could it feel so profound?
About twenty minutes later, three dishes and a soup were served.
Scrambled eggs with shredded ham, hand-torn cabbage with soy sauce, French fries, and a vegetable and egg drop soup.
Dong Qingqing never expected that Lu Chen could make three dishes and a soup, which were so simple, colorful, fragrant and delicious, and looked very appealing.