CHAPTER 180: CHAPTER 62 FISH MINCE CAKE (PART 2)_3

When Ke Lian came home from work unusually early today, it was two thirty in the afternoon, just when Du Xixi and Miao Miao were sound asleep, and 2569 had started its fervent cleaning.

As soon as he stepped in, he saw his household robot, very "diligently" squatting on the ground. Despite having both a vacuum robot and a mopping robot, it insisted on cleaning everything manually, from top to bottom, before grabbing a damp cloth to wipe things down.

The mechanical hands of 2569 are arguably the most heavily protected part of its body. Not only is there no worry of dust entering the joints to cause it to jam or short circuit, but it is also waterproof and fireproof, ensuring that the water from the damp cloth won’t cause it any damage.

"Master!" 2569 immediately raised its head when Ke Lian stepped in, and it didn’t feel at all that it looked funny or childish squatting on the floor like a furry robot housekeeper, holding a cloth and wiping the floor. It simply called out cheerfully.

"Hmm." Ke Lian felt as though his brow had twitched slightly, as if protesting why he had to look down at 2569. He silently shifted his gaze, unconsciously settling his eyes on the open kitchen door.

Whether the grass carp on CD-0329 Star inherently retained its fragrance well, or Du Xixi forgot to have 2569 open the doors and windows for ventilation, was unknown. Nonetheless, the villa was currently filled with the scent of fishcake mingled with the smell of disinfectant safe for pregnant women that 2569 used for sterilization.

Unconsciously swallowing his saliva, Ke Lian quickly composed himself, not showing the slightest hint of craving when 2569 glanced over, maintaining his usual self-assured nobility: "What delicious food has Xixi made today?"

Although his tone was cold, the housekeeper robot was adept at sensing human emotional fluctuations, so 2569 naturally knew Ke Lian’s heart was quite excited at this moment. Though uncertain why, it thought for a moment and then truthfully replied: "It’s fishcake; CD-0329 Star just sent some big fish over, and it seems the lady refers to them as grass carp."

"If Xixi calls them grass carp, then we’ll refer to them as grass carp from now on." Ke Lian’s attention was completely on the words "fishcake," so he casually responded to 2569 while his gaze uncontrollably flew to the kitchen.

Seeing Ke Lian already stepping towards the kitchen, 2569, finally understanding what excited Ke Lian, hurried to catch up, saying as it rushed: "The lady didn’t leave much fishcake..."

Although Du Xixi fried several fishcakes, both her and Miao Miao’s appetites had been growing, so even after ingesting seven or eight delicious fishcakes, they were only about 60% full and felt they could each eat another four or five.

Ke Lian’s legs stopped, and he appeared quite visibly stunned, shocked that Du Xixi had "forgotten" him this time!

After all, previously whenever Du Xixi made delicious food, she never asked Ke Lian in advance what he liked to eat that day, instead cooking based on her own inclinations. And the delicacies she made, she would either place in front of Ke Lian or leave a portion specifically for him to enjoy after work or in his free time from military duties.

This fishcake that he’d never heard of before; Du Xixi actually didn’t leave any for him!

Could it be... Du Xixi didn’t love him anymore?!

Ke Lian (clutching his heart): Ugh X﹏X, Xixi doesn’t love me anymore!

took a deep breath, always leaving people feeling annoyed and exasperated, then it exhaled deeply: "The lady didn’t leave much fishcake... but she did keep the leftover fish cake mix in the fridge, saying she’d make them fresh for you after you return home!"

Ke Lian’s previously slightly upset mood suddenly seemed to bloom like spring, his whole demeanor shifting from saddened to joyous.

He patted his chest, realizing he had indeed overthought. Xixi loved him so much; she just wanted him to have them fresh. How could he doubt Xixi’s love for him!

In the bedroom, Du Xixi, lying on her side, suddenly woke from sleep, and without any warning... sneezed...

Du Xixi: ... Is someone cursing me?

Checking the time, she saw it was still early compared to her usual time to wake from her afternoon nap. Du Xixi, still feeling a bit drowsy, closed her eyes again, planning to continue her nap, abruptly cut short by who-knows-what.

Ke Lian, of course, didn’t know his wife had already woken once. He learned from 2569 about Du Xixi’s nap routine, knowing she would be in bed for at least another hour, so he had no intention of going upstairs to disturb her rest.

First, he sat on the sofa, watching 2569 busily bustling around him, but as he sat, he surprisingly found himself unable to sit still. Picking up the clean cloth 2569 placed on the table, he wiped a spot that was visibly dirty.

"Master? What are you doing?" 2569 hadn’t been the Ke Family’s housekeeper robot for long. Aside from Du Xixi, who interacted with it daily, 2569 wasn’t very familiar with Ke Lian, Ke Xing, or even Miao Miao, whom Du Xixi brought back from CD-0329 Star.

Information such as identity and appearance, which could be found on the Star Network, 2569 knew thoroughly. But as for what Ke Lian liked to do, 2569 admitted it hadn’t quite figured out its master yet.