"Look at the way you look like your front teeth are about to fall out from laughing. No one would believe that you didn't do it on purpose." Jiang Tang crossed his arms and said angrily.

"Yes, I was wrong. I want to apologize to Comrade Jiang for what happened last time. I'm sorry." He Yan quickly admitted his mistake with a flattering smile on his face.

"Hmph, that's more like it." Jiang Tang snorted proudly.

"It's almost noon. Comrade Jiang, can you take me to the kitchen to have a look? I'll cook lunch." He Yan asked with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

Jiang Tang led him to the kitchen and asked, "What did Captain Yang and the others find on the mountain? They need some large machinery. Are you also from the exploration team?"

"We are from the Red Star Machinery Factory. The machine Captain Yang applied for was developed by our factory, so the company asked us to come here to be responsible for the installation task. I can't disclose what we found specifically." He Yan explained patiently.

Jiang Tang's eyes widened in surprise. "Red Star Machinery Factory? The tea for your factory is provided by our village. Oh, and is there anyone in your R&D department with the same last name as you, He?"

He Yan glanced at her with a mysterious smile on his face: "My teacher and I are both in the R&D department."

"Then you... cough cough..." Jiang Tang was shocked and almost choked, "It's you?"

He Yan shrugged, a hint of pride on his face: "Unexpected."

Jiang Tang looked at him in disbelief: "You are such a good person."

"Are you praising me or belittling me?" He Yan raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile.

"Praise you." Jiang Tang said unhappily.

"Thank you." He Yan responded with a smile.

"Tell me, what's your intention in introducing this order to me for no reason?" Jiang Tang looked at him suspiciously.

"Do you believe me if I say there is no such thing?" He Yan smiled helplessly.

"I was quite surprised to meet your friend at the tea party. I've run into you two twice at the state-owned restaurant and had some impression of her. When I heard she was helping a friend sell tea, I guessed it was you. I thought about how rude she was to you at the state-owned restaurant, and of course I meant no harm, so I thought I'd ask for you, and it worked out. I also heard her say you wanted to buy my fan, and I've already prepared it for you."

Jiang Tang took a step back and looked him over: "You don't look like someone who needs money, so why are you doing this kind of thing secretly?"

"Your friend didn't want to go either, so he didn't go either. I went purely for fun."

"You can even make a fan. You're worthy of studying mechanics. I want the stuff. Bring it to me when you can."

"When will you deliver the goods to our factory? I'll give it to you. By the way, I ate the pastries you brought me last time. They weren't very good. Not as delicious as the ones I made." He Yan said seriously.

"Although you signed a big deal for me, is it polite for you to say that?" Jiang Tang pretended to be angry and glared at him.

He Yan had a faint smile on his face, and he was in a very happy mood at the moment: "You have everything here. I'll cook for you at noon and let you taste my cooking skills, then you'll know."

"Tsk, I've never seen you show off like this." Jiang Tang curled her lips.

He Yan skillfully tied on an apron and began to look for ingredients.

Jiang Tang stood aside, arms folded, looking at him doubtfully. "Can you really cook? Don't set the kitchen on fire." Jiang Tang couldn't help but tease him, a hint of amusement on her face.

Without even looking up, He Yan confidently responded, "Don't worry, my cooking skills have been tested countless times. I'll show you what true deliciousness is. Do you have any dishes?"

“There’s plenty in the backyard.”

When Captain Zhang brought his men over with beds and tables.

I happened to see He Yan wearing an apron and washing vegetables by the well.

The eyes of the people watching widened. It was the first time they saw a man wearing glasses cooking. It was so strange.

He Yan didn't care about their gazes. He greeted Captain Zhang and continued doing his own thing.

Captain Zhang not only brought in a bed and a desk, but also two chairs and a mat.

"Engineer Zhong, this mat was made by the old Party Secretary. It's perfect for summer use."

Engineer Zhong praised Captain Zhang for his thoughtful consideration.

The morning is the time for the machinery factory staff to settle in, so there is nothing to do.

After Captain Zhang left, Engineer Zhong also recovered.

Holding a teacup in his hand, he wandered around Jiangtang's yard.

Soon, an enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen. Jiangtang leaned over to take a look. Inside the pot was a dish she had never seen before. The color was so tempting that it made her mouth water. "What is this?" she asked curiously, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

He Yan smiled and explained, "This is a southern dish I've adapted. I've used local ingredients and added some special seasonings. I guarantee you'll never forget it after trying it once."

When the food was served, Master Zhong was also attracted by the aroma. He smiled and said that he had not eaten the food cooked by his young apprentice for a long time.

The three of them sat together and began to taste He Yan's cooking.

Jiang Tang carefully picked up a piece with chopsticks and put it in his mouth. His originally skeptical expression instantly turned into surprise. His eyes widened and his face was full of admiration: "Wow, I didn't expect you to be so good at it. This tastes amazing!"

He Yan showed a smug smile on his face, his eyes narrowed into slits: "Well, I didn't lie to you. If you want to eat it in the future, just ask."

In fact, He Yan has always had anorexia and often has no interest in food.

It wasn't until he met Jiang Tang in a state-owned restaurant and saw him eating Jiang Tang with relish that he actually developed an appetite. That time, he ate a lot for the first time in his life.

This time was no exception. Even Zhong Gong, who knew him best, was surprised to find that he had only eaten a small bowl of rice. "Xiao He, you have a good appetite today. I hope you can keep up this amount."

Jiang Tang asked curiously, "My bowl is very small, and he doesn't eat as much as I do. What Mr. Zhong meant is that he ate very little before."

"Yes, he is very picky. He won't eat porridge with vegetable soup or vegetables mixed in it. He won't eat rice if it's hard, he won't eat noodles if they don't taste good, and he won't eat chicken, duck, fish or meat.

Every day I just drink a lot of water."

Jiang Tang glanced at He Yan. Although he was thin, he was fair-skinned and not malnourished. "Are you mysophobic or anorexic?"

He Yan said a little embarrassedly: "Actually, I'm not being picky on purpose. I've just been sensitive to the taste of food since I was a child. I'm always not interested in it. Occasionally, I have a good appetite. I've been to see a doctor, and it's not a disease, it's probably a psychological problem." As He Yan spoke, a blush appeared on his face.

Jiangtang didn't expect to have such a psychological problem, but today's meal was really delicious.

After dinner, Jiang Tang took the initiative to clear the dishes, and He Yan also stood up to help. The two chatted and laughed in the kitchen, and the previous unpleasantness seemed to have disappeared.

After lunch, Engineer Zhong led his men and followed Captain Yang up the mountain.

Before leaving, Jiang Tang asked He Yan, "Will you come back to cook tonight?"

He Yan looked at his watch and said, "I don't know. If you're hungry, you don't have to wait for us."

Jiang Tang gave him an OK sign and started to busy herself with her own things.