Chapter 361 - Who Is Miss Carina Lin?

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Hazel walked around the unit and finally stop when she reached the kitchen. She stood at the entrance and leaned on the wall as she looked at the scene in front of her.

At this time, Alex had taken off his coat and tie. The top button of his shirt was unbuttoned, his sleeve was rolled up, and he was wearing an apron. Looking at how he was chopping the garlic in a quick motion, Hazel was a little stunned.

She didn't think that he would really cook. Moreover, the way he was holding the knife showed this was not the first time he had cooked.

Alex glanced at Hazel when he saw that the woman was watching her. His lips curled into a smile as their gaze met.

"Focus on your chopping," Hazel warned. Her tone was a little anxious. "You're still holding a knife. Don't get yourself cut."

He let out a helpless sigh before he focused on his task. He was trying to seduce her with his smile but got scolded instead. However, the thought that she was concerned about him made him happy.

Hazel did not leave and continued to stand at the entrance.

"Is this apartment… yours?" Hazel asked.

"Mmm…" Alex answered. "I saw the brochure and thought that it was not bad. After thinking about it for a while, I decided to buy a unit."

"Then, I have to thank you for supporting MH Group's project."

Hearing her words, Alex let out a chuckle. Since she had the mood to joke around, Alex guessed that she was not as angry as she was before and was relieved that he did not ruin this day for them.

"I heard that the value of this area would rise in a few years," Alex continued. "It's good for an investment."

After standing at the entrance and watching him prepare the vegetables for too long, Hazel then asked, "Do you need any help?"

"It's fine. I can do this." Alex glance at her again. "Anyway, the main purpose for today is to show you how capable I am."

Hazel fought the urge to roll her eyes. Feeling a little tired, she finally took a seat at the bar counter. "When did you learn how to cook?"

"A while ago. But I cooked a lot when I was in college," Alex said. 

He had taken a few part-time jobs while he was still studying. In his final year, Alex had rented a place near his college. It was during this time that he had started to cook more. After looking at a lot of recipes and videos, his cooking skill had improved a lot. 

"If you're bored, you can stay in the living room and watch TV. I'll call you when the food is done," Alex said. "It will not take too long."

"Didn't you say that you want to impress me with your cooking skill? Just continue and cook. I will sit here and watch."

Alex laughed before he continued and cooked silently. 

A while later, the kitchen hood was turned on and the fragrant smell of garlic filled the air. Alex continued to move around from the stove, the kitchen counter, and the sink. His movement was smooth and it did not look like he was going to need her help at all.

Hazel propped both hands under her cheek as she continued to watch him. 

At this time, a tone could be heard coming from the living area. Alex immediately recognized it as his ring tone and turned to Hazel. The way she propped her hands was a little cute and the slight pout on her lips gave him ideas.

Alex let out a dry cough and spoke, "Can you help me and get my phone? It should be in my coat."

"Oh." 

The call might be from the office, or something important had come up.  Hazel saw that at this time, it would be inconvenient for him to pick up his phone and decided to help him. She went to the living room where Alex had left his coat and found his phone in his pocket.

One glance at the caller ID told her that the caller was a woman.

Hazel took the phone back to the kitchen and dangled his phone in front of him. 

Alex looked up from the stir-fry beef and spoke, "Just let it be. I'll return the call later."

"Oh." Hazel placed his phone on the bar counter and slid back into her seat to watch him cook. The name she saw on his phone popped up in her mind and Hazel was a little curious. 

"Who is Miss Carina Lin?"

Alex turned when he heard her question. He saw the probing look on her expression and became a little happy at the thought that Hazel might be a little jealous.

"A lawyer who was helping us with the company in B City," Alex said. 

Hazel felt her heart was a little lighter. "Then, is it alright if you did not pick up the phone? What if it's something important?"

"It's fine. She will try to reach my business partner once she could not reach me," Alex said. "Moreover, I am more of an investor in the company. Any decision should be made by my friend."

Hazel nodded, thinking that his words do make sense. "Since you're an investor and are not directly involved in the business, why did you decide to move to B City."

Alex paused. He could not tell her that his intention to get close to her at this time. He was very sure that he will only get scolded again once she learned of his intention. "It was decided that I should help them around until the business is a lot more stable."

"Oh."

A while later, the food was done and served in the dining area. Alex had prepared three dishes and one soup. Looking at the dishes on the table, Hazel was amazed at how the food turned out. They were simple dishes, but each of them was plated as if they belonged to a restaurant.

Hazel could not fight the urge to snap a few photos. When she looked up, Alex came out from the kitchen carrying their bowl of rice. Their gaze met and Hazel immediately looked away and focused on her phone.

"I'm taking commemoration photos," Hazel said. "This is the first time that Alex had cooked for me."

The smile on his face widened. Alex pulled a chair and looked at Hazel. "My lady, please have a seat."

Her cheek turned slightly pink upon hearing the way he had called her. Hazel took a seat and Alex slid into the seat beside her. Picking up her chopstick, Hazel clipped at the broccoli dishes and took a bite. 

It tasted good, tender, and well seasoned.

"How was it? Not bad, right?" Alex stared at the girl across him anxiously.

He has been cooking the same dishes many times, but facing this important judge in front of him, Alex was a little worried that his anxiousness would lead him to make a mistake somewhere.

Did he made a mistake somewhere and substitute salt for sugar? 

Although he was familiar with the taste that Hazel preferred, he was still worried.

Soon, Hazel looked up and smiled. "Not bad."

Alex heaved a sigh upon hearing her words. "Then, how about dating me?"

Hazel was a little relieved that she had swallowed her food before he asked her the question. "Mmm... It's good that you can cook." She let out a long breath and frowned as if she was in deep thought. "But this is an important matter after all. I still have a lot to consider." She looked at him and flashed a teasing smile.. "Alex He, you should continue and work harder."

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