It was a rare occasion when they were both free. Mu Zimo was in the kitchen trying out a new recipe, while Qiao An made a nuisance of herself nearby, pestering him with endless questions.
If Xie Shan had seen this, he would have quietly slipped away, because the captain he knew would definitely be furious.
But when it came to Qiao An, Mu Zimo showed immense patience, teaching her the many little details of everyday life one by one.
By the time the two of them brought the food to the table, it was already getting late. Qiao An was a bit anxious and prepared to eat quickly.
"Do you have plans tonight?"
Mu Zimo rarely asked about Qiao An's whereabouts, but since she didn't seem to have any plans to stream recently, he figured she was still on her break.
"I promised the zoo director I'd help him with some promotion. It seems like business hasn't been good lately. I tried to bargain with him for the Iron-eating Beast, but he turned me down again…"
