The Eames Lounge Chair

Su Bai lit a small campfire.

The firewood and other supplies were, of course, delivered by a supplier. Su Bai had recently realized that with his current status, at least within Jiangcheng's territory, he had familiar channels for just about anything he wanted, capable of delivering items in a relatively short amount of time.

Unless it was something rarely in stock and required customization.

However, that kind of situation wasn't very common anyway.

The night was as dark as ink, gently wrapping the tranquility around the reservoir. The light of the campfire reflected on Li Xingya's face, making her look exceptionally beautiful.

Not only the warm glow of the campfire, but the faint blue flame of the portable stove also looked beautiful.

Li Xingya seemed to fit seamlessly into any slice-of-life scene.

Therefore, adding her to Su Bai's big family of female confidantes naturally wouldn't feel out of place either.

The seafood rice was ready, and Su Bai called Li Xingya over to eat. Her expression was still quite reserved; her mindset hadn't completely shifted yet. The way she looked at Su Bai still carried a hint of awe reserved for a boss. Moreover, that sense of obedience and admiration was something Su Bai thoroughly enjoyed.

Deliberate flattery and genuine admiration were certainly two entirely different things.

The breathtaking deep kiss from earlier had left Li Xingya melting like a puddle of water in Su Bai's arms. Her mind was dizzy, and she had completely lost track of time and place.

If her stomach hadn't embarrassingly let out a protest, she felt she might not have been able to bear leaving that warm embrace.

So now, Li Xingya's attention was wildly drawn to the seafood rice in front of her.

She really did love eating fish.

When she was little, she had occasionally tasted a very delicious fish at a relative's banquet. Being young and not thinking much of it, she clamored for her parents to buy that kind of fish after returning home, only to be scolded by them.

She only found out later that it seemed to be a very expensive type of fish.

As for now, Li Xingya finally realized that salmon actually wasn't that expensive. Buying it online cost a few dozen yuan a pound, which was honestly quite reasonable.

The King Salmon Su Bai used for the seafood rice might be a bit pricier, but among the ingredients used in this dish, it was already the cheapest.

The real cost came from the bluefin tuna, as well as some top-quality squid and cuttlefish, which had a much higher price ceiling.

While cooking, Li Xingya had listened to Su Bai explain quite a bit about it.

Su Bai took the time to truly understand his ingredients. The actual rule of thumb was simple: for any fish species where ordinary quality could only be cooked, but high quality could be served as sashimi, the sashimi-grade versions were always very expensive.

For example, squid, sliced and scored, then mixed into the seafood rice, tasted absolutely incredible.

Seeing Li Xingya looking like she was about to drool while still trying to maintain her composure, Su Bai felt it was necessary to help her relax a bit. So, he picked up her spoon and fed her.

"Mmph? Mmm..."

Li Xingya let out a soft sound, her face flushed red as she had no choice but to accept Su Bai feeding her.

Later on, she simply leaned against Su Bai's chest to eat.

After finishing the seafood rice, Su Bai wanted to pan-fry some beef to eat, and Li Xingya volunteered to cook it for him.

Tsk tsk, what a diligent girl. Su Bai could clearly feel how reluctant she was to leave his embrace, yet she still took the initiative to get up and cook. She was probably the type of person who felt guilty whenever she was idle.

This kind of girl was the easiest to tease.

"It seems Xingya has a good appetite today."

"Mmm... Boss, do you think I eat too much?"

"Not at all, why would anyone dislike you eating a lot? Eating a lot means you're healthy; that's a good thing."

"Eh, but... my dad always used to say... mmph..."

Li Xingya didn't quite know how to articulate it.

Su Bai, however, seemed to understand. It looked like a classic family of origin issue.

Some girls always used their family of origin as an excuse for their various questionable behaviors.

Li Xingya obviously wasn't that kind of case; her parents genuinely hadn't treated her very well.

Su Bai wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and kissed her on the cheek.

"It's okay. Now that you've joined our side, no one will ever complain about you eating too much. You can eat whatever you want, as much as you want." Su Bai smiled. "Hah, now I finally have someone to enjoy good food with."

She was a top-tier foodie companion.

Moreover, she was very skilled at cooking, making it obvious that she had frequently done chores at home since she was young.

She could be his assistant when he was experimenting in the kitchen.

Su Bai had always felt that bustling about in the kitchen with someone you like, cooking purely for fun and without any pressure, was a very happy thing.

Eating delicious food you made yourself gave a great sense of accomplishment.

Cooking with a beautiful girl gave double the sense of accomplishment.

The beef was pan-fried to perfection.

This time, Su Bai hadn't chosen Wagyu. He had gotten sick of eating Wagyu when hanging out with Xia Lin. Aside from its fatty aroma, in many cooking methods, it actually wasn't as good as high-quality domestic yellow beef.

Su Bai picked up a perfectly cooked piece of beef with his chopsticks, blew on it, and offered it directly to her lips.

Li Xingya obediently opened her mouth and, without even reaching for the chopsticks, took a bite of the beef.

The fresh, tender meat juices burst in her mouth, and the rich, milky aroma instantly conquered her taste buds.

"Mmm! So good!"

Li Xingya narrowed her eyes in bliss, her cheeks bulging like a little hamster eating.

Looking at her completely defenseless and entirely dependent appearance, Su Bai's protective instincts overflowed. She was like a blank sheet of paper, allowing him to paint her with his own colors.

After filling their stomachs, the item Su Bai had requested arrived. Li Xingya had been curious earlier about what Su Bai had ordered, but kissing him and cooking together had been so blissful that it drove the curiosity right out of her head. She only remembered it just now.

Fortunately, the delivery guy hadn't forgotten his job.

"Boss, here is the lounge chair you ordered. Where should I set it up for you?"

"Right here is fine, not too far from the tent."

"Alright!"

The driver directed his companion, and they very carefully brought over a lounge chair.

This was probably the most exquisite lounge chair Li Xingya had ever seen.

Whether it was the eye-catching yet low-key luxurious design, or the genuine leather upholstery that looked incredibly expensive at first glance, everything about it exuded an air of exclusivity.

"Boss, this lounge chair... must be very expensive, right?"

Li Xingya asked softly.

"It is indeed an expensive chair. I actually ordered it a while ago, but I just remembered it today, so I had them deliver it. Lying on it by the reservoir and looking at the stars at night should feel pretty nice."

This lounge chair was the famous Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair.

Although it wasn't an office chair, it was the jewel in the crown of the Herman Miller brand. It was an artwork in the permanent collection of the MoMA museum, and a standard fixture in the studies of countless successful people.

Made of molded plywood and premium leather, its original design intention was to wrap around you like a warm, well-used baseball mitt. It wasn't suitable for office work; it was only meant for reading, thinking, and resting.

Fitted with the highest quality wood veneer and leather, a single chair cost eighty thousand yuan.