Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1165: 1140: Feelings Heating Up

An immediate, delightful aroma filled the surroundings.

Nie Xiaoqian’s delicate lips twitched, her gaze fixed in amazement on the food Ye Chen revealed.

The scent was simply heavenly.

Nie Xiaoqian vowed she had never encountered such a magnificent culinary creation.

Her beautiful eyes were locked onto the food, her mouth watering.

Ye Chen understood that Nie Xiaoqian possessed both a spiritual and a physical form.

Unlike common spirits, she had been nurtured by Granny Tree Demon for ages, attaining a tangible being.

Now, Nie Xiaoqian, much like a mortal, could experience sensations and savor tastes.

The enticing smell of the food instantly captivated Nie Xiaoqian.

Her eyes widened as she looked at the delicacies Ye Chen presented.

“Master, what is this you’ve brought? It smells absolutely divine.”

Ye Chen set the food down on the table, replying with a smile, “These are called fried potatoes, and this is half a chicken. You can dip the potatoes in ketchup; they are exceptionally delicious.”

As he spoke, Ye Chen offered a french fry to Nie Xiaoqian.

Upon taking a bite, Nie Xiaoqian exclaimed, “Oh my, this is truly wonderful! I’ve never tasted anything so good before.”

Ever since her untimely demise, Nie Xiaoqian hadn’t partaken in mortal food for a considerable period.

Later, after falling under Granny Tree Demon’s control, she gained a solid body and began to imitate human eating habits.

This was her first assignment, and her first time experiencing the fragrance of food.

“It smells so very good,” Nie Xiaoqian said, almost involuntarily.

She took another fry and popped it into her mouth.

Having finished, her attention returned to the bag.

Noticing Nie Xiaoqian’s bashful manner, Ye Chen found it quite amusing.

“Go ahead and eat; all of this is for you.”

Nie Xiaoqian was nearly astounded by his words.

“Truly? Is all of this genuinely mine?”

Upon receiving Ye Chen’s confirmation, Nie Xiaoqian began to eat with enthusiasm.

“My goodness, this food is absolutely delectable.”

Observing Nie Xiaoqian’s enjoyment of the meal brought him pleasure.

Despite her evident delight in eating, her movements remained quite elegant.

Furthermore, a crucial detail was that Nie Xiaoqian was not composed purely of flesh and blood, lending her an otherworldly aura.

While eating, Xiaoqian was deeply touched.

This was the first time in ages she had eaten, and this particular delicacy was genuinely exquisite.

In truth, during her lifetime, Nie Xiaoqian’s circumstances had been rather sorrowful.

She had essentially never had the opportunity to taste anything delicious.

Now, she was actually savoring such incredible cuisine.

As she ate, tears began to stream down her face.

She felt that Ye Chen was the most exceptional man in existence, just for her.

Yet, moments ago, she had contemplated taking this very man’s life.

Ye Chen was left momentarily speechless at the sight of Nie Xiaoqian’s tears.

‘Seriously? It’s just some fast food, why are you crying?’

‘Moreover, for someone who is essentially a killing machine, you are far too sentimental.’

Ye Chen quickly moved to comfort her.

Ye Chen presented a spicy chicken burger and another half chicken, both of which Nie Xiaoqian consumed entirely.

It turned out that Nie Xiaoqian was also quite the epicure.

“This is truly delicious, thank you so much.”

Nie Xiaoqian ate with joyful abandon; she had never been indulged with so many fine foods.

Additionally, the handsome man before her possessed a truly captivating and bright demeanor.

Nie Xiaoqian suddenly felt a pang of melancholy.

Why hadn’t she encountered a man as wonderful as Ye Chen during her life?

He showed no avarice for beauty and treated wealth as insignificant.

This young man was genuinely flawless.

Moreover, he was precisely the type of man Nie Xiaoqian admired.

Nie Xiaoqian continued to eat while Ye Chen engaged her in conversation.

Suddenly, Nie Xiaoqian felt a stirring of what might be love.

Then, a thought struck her, and she offered a chicken drumstick to Ye Chen.

“Master, you haven’t eaten yet, have you?”

Ye Chen responded with a gentle smile, “You enjoy it; I used to consume such items frequently.”

“Don’t try to fool me, you definitely haven’t eaten,” Nie Xiaoqian countered.

Ye Chen smiled faintly, “I’m not deceiving you. With such a beautiful young lady present, why would I be inclined to eat?”

Upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, Nie Xiaoqian’s cheeks flushed.

She had completely forgotten that her objective for the evening was to absorb his life essence to fulfill Granny’s task.

Ye Chen observed Nie Xiaoqian, noticing her face was as red as a ripe apple.

Nie Xiaoqian, sensing Ye Chen’s gaze, shyly inquired, “What are you looking at?”

Ye Chen replied with a soft smile, “I am admiring your beauty.”

She paused briefly, surprised by Ye Chen’s smooth conversational skills.

Hearing Ye Chen’s compliment, Nie Xiaoqian’s blush deepened.

“Thank you for the compliment, Master,” Nie Xiaoqian said, her voice tinged with shyness.

Ye Chen offered a slight smile.

For a man from the modern era, charming a maiden from antiquity was remarkably simple.

Ye Chen casually employed a tactic that proved incredibly effective on a girl from a bygone era.

The two continued to converse, Nie Xiaoqian emitting soft laughter throughout.

At this juncture, their connection was rapidly strengthening.

Even Nie Xiaoqian had set aside any thoughts of completing her mission.

She resolved that, under no circumstances, would she harm this master tonight.

Not only could she not harm him, but she felt compelled to protect him.

Just then, a fierce gust of wind suddenly erupted outside.

A sinister, dark wind swept into their presence.

The ancient tree within the courtyard rustled its branches with an ominous air.

A frown creased Ye Chen's brow.

His senses, now remarkably sharp, detected a formidable power drawing near.

"What is this terrifying aura?"

Nie Xiaoqian's expression shifted dramatically at that moment.

"Oh no, Grandmother is coming herself."

Ye Chen paused, inquiring, "Your Grandmother?"

The 'Granny' Nie Xiaoqian referred to must be the Tree Demon, he surmised.

And this was no ordinary Tree Demon, but one that had existed for a thousand years.

Ye Chen knitted his brows; he was uncertain if his current cultivation level was sufficient to contend with the Tree Demon.

His prior adversaries had all been human, and facing a demon for the first time left him somewhat hesitant.

Furthermore, a Thousand-Year Tree Demon would undoubtedly possess extraordinary abilities.

Therefore, Ye Chen understood the necessity of caution and under no circumstances could he afford to be careless.

Gripping the Bright Silver Spear, Ye Chen's eyes blazed with fierce battle intent.

Even when confronted by a Thousand-Year Tree Demon, with the system's support, Ye Chen felt no fear.

Besides, he possessed a considerable number of trump cards.

Xiaoqian spoke with evident nervousness, "Master, you should flee! Grandmother has arrived."

Ye Chen replied with composure, "Fear not, I am not afraid."

Nie Xiaoqian appeared on the verge of tears.

"Mr. Ye, to be perfectly candid, I am not human either."

At this juncture, Nie Xiaoqian resolved that under no circumstances would she allow her Grandmother to harm this Master.

Nie Xiaoqian confessed, "In truth, neither of us are humans."

Hearing Nie Xiaoqian's confession, Ye Chen halted.

"What did you say? You aren't human?"

Although Ye Chen was playing along with Nie Xiaoqian, he had discerned her true nature from their very first meeting.