Chapter 124 You are beautiful, kind-hearted, and a great cook!

Su Xiaonuan shredded the chicken breast that she had deliberately set aside and without too much seasoning, mixed in a little egg yolk and nutrients, made it into cat food, and placed it in Yantai's special little bowl. Watching Yantai eagerly lean over and eat it in small bites, Su Xiaonuan pursed her lips and smiled as she replied to everyone in the group chat, "Thank you for liking it" and "I'm glad everyone likes it."

When Anran returned after delivering the food, her forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, and her cheeks were flushed from jogging. However, her eyes were bright and sparkling, showing a sense of accomplishment after completing her task.

"Done! The kid there jumped for joy when he saw the braised food!" An Ran said excitedly.

Su Xiaonuan checked the time; it wasn't even eleven o'clock yet.

She sorted and packed the remaining braised food into different categories, put them into an insulated delivery box, then carried one for herself and handed the other to Anran.

"Let's deliver the rest of the orders, consider it exercise before dinner."

The two exchanged a smile, as if they had found some kind of unspoken understanding.

Carrying the insulated box, I once again ventured into the night-shrouded stairwell.

Around 11 o'clock, all orders were delivered.

When the two returned home, they didn't feel tired at all. Instead, it felt like they had just had a pleasant evening walk, and their appetites were even better.

Su Xiaonuan ladled out two bowls of rice that were still separate from the grains left over from the daytime and placed the braised meat platter in the middle.

The glistening, fragrant braised meat, paired with the pure white rice, is an immense visual temptation.

Even Anran, who usually pays great attention to her figure and rarely eats carbohydrates at night, completely gave up resisting at this moment.

She picked up a piece of tofu covered in sauce, took a careful bite, and the tofu, saturated with gravy, burst with an intense salty, savory, and sweet flavor, mixed with the rich, mellow taste unique to tofu products, making her squint her eyes in satisfaction.

Next up are the duck wings, stewed to perfection. The meat is tender and falls off the bone, yet still retains a chewy texture, with the flavor of the spices fully infused, making them incredibly satisfying to eat.

The lotus root slices are crisp, with a hint of sweetness and a lingering aroma of braised meat, perfectly relieving the greasiness of the meat.

With a bite of braised food and a bite of rice, An Ran unknowingly finished two bowls of rice, a full bowl more than her usual dinner portion!

After finishing her meal, she licked her lips with lingering satisfaction, looking at Su Xiaonuan with undisguised admiration in her eyes: "Xiaonuan, your cooking skills... I'm truly impressed! It's so delicious! I feel like all the braised food I've ever eaten before was fake!"

Su Xiaonuan was taking small bites of a duck neck when she heard this. She raised her face, which was still covered in sauce, and her expression remained calm, even a little matter-of-fact: "Well, it's mainly because the ingredients are fresh and the cooking time is just right."

My phone started ringing again. Without even looking, I knew it was the neighbors in the group who had tasted success continuing to shower me with praise, or some neighbors who came home late being intrigued by the previous discussions in the group and trying to place an order.

Su Xiaonuan picked up her phone, swiping her fingertips across the screen. Looking at the comments filled with satisfaction and amazement, she couldn't help but smile, her two dimples appearing incredibly sweet.

Scroll down, and you'll see a few more inquiries:

[Hey cutie, can you share some of your braising techniques? The aroma is so complex and layered!]

[Yeah, yeah, especially the dry down, it seems to have a fruity scent? It's so unique!]

Su Xiaonuan smiled and typed a reply on the screen, her fingertips moving swiftly:

Thank you everyone for the compliments~ It's just some simple home-style recipes, as long as you put your heart into it. (￣▽￣)~*

The moonlight outside the window was just right, and the aroma of braised food lingered inside. Yantai, having eaten and drunk his fill, nestled in a corner of the sofa, contentedly licking his paws.

Looking at An Ran beside her, who also looked completely content, Su Xiaonuan felt her chaotic thoughts caused by Qin Haochu temporarily soothed by the ordinary yet warm atmosphere of everyday life.

The phone was still ringing, so Su Xiaonuan picked it up and looked through it.

Seeing the enthusiastic praise from her neighbors on her phone screen, Su Xiaonuan smiled and found the little episode in the middle of the night quite amusing.

The mother, whose online name is "Yuwei Rensheng," was still persistently asking about the techniques for making braised dishes, her words earnest and full of love for food.

Su Xiaonuan was not one to keep secrets, especially since the other party was so sincere.

Her slender fingers tapped lightly on the screen, carefully editing her summary of the essentials of braised food. From the caramelizing temperature of the sugar, the golden ratio of the spice packet, to the order of adding meat and vegetables to the pot, the control of the soaking time, and even the trick of adding orange peel to enhance the aroma, she edited everything into text in a clear and organized manner. After carefully checking it, she sent it to the other party privately.

Shortly after the message was sent, I received a string of exclamation marks and crying emojis from the other party.

[Aftertaste of Life: !!! Little Warm Girl! You're so honest! This is practically a secret recipe! You just gave it to me like that?!]

[Lingering Taste of Life: Waaaaah, you're so beautiful, kind-hearted, and a great cook! I love you to death!]

[Lingering Taste of Life: No way, I have to add you on WeChat! From now on, you'll be my goddess! Please accept my request!]

Seeing the other party's shameless attitude, Su Xiaonuan chuckled and happily clicked "Agree to add".

Upon opening her Moments, I found she was indeed a mom who loved life. She posted pictures of all sorts of delicious food she had made, as well as her two adorable children. The older brother had a chubby face, and the younger sister had pigtails, looking like a doll from a traditional Chinese painting. Just looking at them made me happy.

The mother, surnamed Yu, was very enthusiastic and immediately sent a message inviting Su Xiaonuan to visit her home, room 1301, and try her cooking.

Su Xiaonuan smiled and agreed, but also emphasized that she would go when she had time to set up her stall. The two seemed to hit it off immediately and feel like they had known each other for a long time.

Now that I've finished digesting my food, I need to go to sleep. After all, I'll be "enslaving" those two "high-level employees" tomorrow, so I need to conserve my energy.

At 8:50 a.m. the next morning, Su Xiaonuan and An Ran opened the door together.

The sight of Qin Haochu standing outside the door startled both of them.

Contrary to his usual aloof, refined, and impeccably dressed elite style, he wore a simple white cotton T-shirt, slightly loose dark gray cargo pants, and comfortable-looking sneakers.

Her hair wasn't styled meticulously with hairspray as usual, but instead fell softly across her forehead, making her seem less aloof and more... down-to-earth?

Seeing the strange looks in their eyes, Qin Haochu coughed lightly, his expression remaining calm, and his tone steady and even: "You have to act like you're working."

Su Xiaonuan couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration.

No wonder this guy was able to win over the arrogant An Ran and even "trick" her into going abroad.

When it's time to bow down, one can truly put oneself in the mud and adopt a humble posture.

But when the time is right, he can instantly transform back into that humble gentleman standing atop a magnificent palace.

This extreme contrast, along with the precise control of scale, is truly admirable.