Chapter 323

The new home wasn't far—just a plot of land behind the little tavern.

After the war ended, worried about being implicated, some of the townsfolk had fled to even more distant areas, so Lin Cheng was able to buy this plot of land without spending much.

Although with Lin Cheng's current strength he could instantly build a new home, after all it was a new home for him and Eclair, so Lin Cheng preferred to build it by hand, even if it took more time.

It is worth mentioning that during the construction, influenced by Reinhard, Lin Cheng now simultaneously received the Blessing of Design and the Blessing of the Gardener.

In just a few days' work, the entire house was nearly finished, along with a small courtyard attached.

"You've worked hard, here."

Taking the water flask and towel Eclair handed over, Lin Cheng sat under the shade of a tree with a slight smile, the scattered sunlight complementing him, the whole person radiating a youthful, masculine vigor.

For a moment Eclair stared blankly, and seeing this Lin Cheng chuckled softly and reached out to ruffle Eclair's head.

"What's wrong?"

"N…nothing."

The familiar scent rushing in, combined with Lin Cheng's intimate gesture—although Eclair's cheeks flushed, she did not resist.

The practiced motion was clearly not the first time.

"Sit down, don't keep standing, be careful not to tire yourself out."

Saying so, Lin Cheng pulled Eclair to sit down with him.

Lin Cheng tilted his head back, his body leaning against the tree, and slowly closed his eyes.

A breeze came in, bringing a slight coolness, clouds drifted past, everything was so beautiful, and even a restless heart slowly quieted down.

But leaning against Lin Cheng, feeling the warmth radiating from his body, Eclair still could not calm her heart.

Especially when looking at Lin Cheng's handsome face, the blush that had not yet faded rose again.

Gradually, watching Lin Cheng's peaceful expression, Eclair's blush also gradually faded, and a touch of tenderness showed in her captivating eyes; then she leaned against Lin Cheng's chest and quietly fell asleep.

……

Time passed bit by bit, and when Lin Cheng woke up, the sky had already grown somewhat late,

while from his chest came a soft sound of breathing, along with a familiar scent.

Looking down, he saw Eclair's ever more beautiful sleeping face.

A smile appeared on Lin Cheng's face; he raised his hand and gently brushed through Eclair's long hair, making no excessive movements, only full of love for her.

From the very beginning when she saved him and took him in, to pitying her background, without realizing it, he too was gradually drawn to this girl before him, and gradually grew accustomed to her presence.

Just like that the two kept their snuggled posture, until Mengmeng's appearance finally broke their quiet time alone together.

……

Night,

the sky outside the window was pitch-black as ink.

Tonight's little tavern, although still quite deserted, even so, with Mengmeng present the atmosphere inside the tavern remained very cheerful.

It is worth mentioning that tonight Lin Cheng cooked personally; having just shared Reinhard, he was extremely eager to try out the cooking Blessings.

The Blessing of the Taste King—no matter the method, you can make delicious dishes!

The Blessing of Boiling—grants supreme boiling culinary skill!

The Blessing of Steaming—grants ultimate steaming culinary skill!

The Blessing of Frying—grants ultimate frying culinary skill!

Under the four great Blessings, any dish was a cinch before Lin Cheng.

In just a few minutes, several dishes that were perfect in color, aroma, and taste were presented on the table, instantly lighting up Eclair's and Mengmeng's eyes.

"So fragrant!"

"Today's Lin Cheng seems a bit different!"

Although sometimes Lin Cheng would also personally cook for Eclair and Mengmeng, it had to be said, today's meal's deliciousness far exceeded their imagination.

Before even starting to eat, the wafting aroma had already completely conquered them!