Ye Lingyu couldn't stop smiling as she watched the melon being praised. These few lively characters had made her days much more joyful.

Cheng Qingyan sighed, feeling that the tea in Ruan Banxia's house tasted bitter.

We can't give up. After all, as long as Meng Chuying doesn't get sick again before she finishes her studies, she won't be tortured to death by Ruan Banxia.

"Chu Ying, you must study medicine diligently under Doctor Ruan and become a good doctor in the future."

Cheng Qingyan wanted Meng Chuying to learn medicine from Ruan Banxia so she could become a good doctor in the future. He specifically emphasized learning medicine from Ruan Banxia to prevent Meng Chuying from learning those miscellaneous and unrelated medicinal cuisine techniques!

Meng Chuying smiled and agreed, "Brother Cheng, Sister Ye, don't worry, I will definitely follow my master and study hard."

Years later, looking at the soot-covered rice bowl, Cheng Qingyan truly regretted it. She regretted not telling Meng Chuying directly not to learn medicinal cuisine from Ruan Banxia!

But that's a story for another time; she doesn't know any of that now.

While Meng Chuying was still studying with high spirits, I breathed a sigh of relief.

If Ruan Banxia is going to torment her, surely Meng Chuying won't torment her too? She doesn't think she's done anything to offend Meng Chuying.

In any case, time and experience will heal every stubborn and guilty person.

The entire table of dishes served to Cheng Qingyan and Ye Lingyu was prepared by Shen Ziyu.

She doesn't like having other people in the kitchen when she cooks. So, she lights the fire and cooks by herself, without asking anyone for help.

During the meal, Cheng Qingyan looked at the table full of dishes and couldn't help but praise Shen Ziyu's excellent cooking skills.

No wonder, Ruan Banxia has looked a bit plumper lately.

"Brother Shen's cooking skills are almost as good as my wife's. Doctor Ruan, you are truly blessed with such skill, Brother Shen."

This sentence has a double meaning; those who understand will understand.

Of course, this also successfully made Ye Lingyu blush. It also surprised Ruan Banxia so much that she almost dropped her chopsticks. Shen Ziyu didn't know if Cheng Qingyan was genuinely praising her cooking or something else.

She could only smile and remain silent; keeping a smile was always the right thing to do.

Ruan Banxia lowered her head and shoveled rice into her mouth: "Eat up, eating won't shut you up."

Cheng Qingyan smiled mischievously, knowing that only the four of them could understand what she was saying.

As for Meng Chuying, she's just a child, what does she know?

Cheng Qingyan asked knowingly, "What's wrong? I was praising Brother Chen's cooking skills, saying that Ruan Langzhong is living a life of endless blessings. Can't I even say that? Is this how you protect your own?"

Shen Ziyu breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out they were really praising her cooking skills, nothing more.

"The food suits Brother Cheng's taste, so please eat more. Sister-in-law and Chuying, please eat more too, there's still rice in the pot."

Cheng Qingyan glanced at Ruan Banxia, ​​who was silently shoveling rice into his mouth: "As expected, it seems that Doctor Ruan has been too harsh on Brother Shen. Did he develop his cooking skills under Doctor Ruan's tutelage?"

Shen Ziyu paused for a moment while picking up food with her chopsticks, then smiled and said, "Not really, I cooked before when I was in the military camp."

"Brother Shen is truly a man of great talent and ability, both in the living room and the kitchen, both literary and martial. I admire him greatly."

He's skilled in martial arts, but as for literature, Shen Ziyu really wouldn't dare say.

Years of fighting on the battlefield, living a life of constant danger. Poetry and songs, when facing the enemy, cannot save lives or win battles.

Ruan Banxia had heard about the tragic war from Shen Ziyu; her brother was one of those who died in the war.

Cheng Qingyan raised his glass and said, "Sacrificing the small family for the greater good, Brother Shen and all the soldiers are doing a great service in protecting our country. Without the heroes who have borne the burden for us, how could ordinary people live in peace and prosperity?"

"Respect to Brother Chen, and to all the soldiers in heaven and on earth."

Shen Ziyu thought of his comrades-in-arms and his family, his eyes reddening slightly: "A tribute to all the brave soldiers."

Those who returned and those who did not are all heroes.

Every year they fought, suffering countless casualties, but they were all heroes. They risked their lives for their country.

The atmosphere at the beginning of the meal was somewhat heavy.

Later, Cheng Qingyan became slightly drunk, and Shen Ziyu also drank a few more cups, the heavy atmosphere being masked by the smell of alcohol.

Surprisingly, neither Ye Lingyu nor Ruan Banxia stopped the two women from drinking, which is why Cheng Qingyan and the others were unable to return to Mengjia Village today.

Cheng Qingyan took a nap, and when he woke up, the sun was already setting.

She couldn't hold her liquor as well as Shen Ziyu, who only felt slightly dizzy after drinking.

Dinner was still cooked by Shen Ziyu, with Ye Lingyu helping out.

Seeing the people busy in the kitchen, Cheng Qingyan wanted to help, but was ruthlessly kicked out.

Ruan Banxia said that there was no point in her going into the kitchen. There were already people chopping vegetables and tending the fire. She would only take up space in the kitchen.

"How hurtful those words are!" Cheng Qingyan sat resentfully in the corridor of Ruan Banxia's house, sighing to herself.

No wonder Ruan Banxia has feelings for Shen Ziyu; he can cook, he can fight, and he makes her feel very safe.

They have bodyguards when they go out to gather herbs, and they don't have to worry about thieves breaking into their homes.

Compared to Shen Ziyu, she is simply incomparable.

He's a great hero, and it's said he's been on the battlefield for many years. He might even have some official position or military merits.

Sigh, it's true what they say, comparisons are the thief of joy.

However, with her physique, going to the battlefield would only mean giving her a death sentence to the enemy.

Sure enough, no military rank is easily obtained.

Someone like Shen Ziyu, who survived the battles, deserves wealth and fame.

However, given her status as a woman, she should keep a low profile and conceal her brilliance.

However, judging from her appearance, she is not a high-profile person.

He had no airs of an official and even cooked for Ruan Banxia and the others, which made Ruan Banxia's heart flutter.

"Ayan, what are you thinking about? I called you twice, but you didn't hear me." Ye Lingyu said as she sat down next to Cheng Qingyan.

"I'm thinking, the stable life I have now is really good."

"It's really good," Ye Lingyu said with a smile, quite content with her current life.

During dinner, Cheng Qingyan, unwilling to admit defeat, felt that she had simply not performed well at noon and begged Shen Ziyu to continue drinking.

Ruan Banxia picked up the wine jar, refusing to let her drink: "You're only after this little bit of medicine? This is the only jar left, don't even think about it."

Cheng Qingyan leaned closer and whispered, "Are you stupid? How much did I drink? How much did Brother Chen drink? I'll keep an eye on things later. I don't believe I can't get her drunk tonight!"

Ruan Banxia asked, puzzled, "Why did you get her drunk? Are you going to take care of her in the middle of the night?"

Cheng Qingyan gave him a look that said, "Your chance will come when you're drunk, won't it? Dr. Ruan, you really should prescribe some medicine for yourself and fix your brain."

"I may not be as cunning as you, but isn't it a bit wrong to take advantage of someone in distress?"

That's what she said, but Ruan Banxia handed the wine jar to Cheng Qingyan instead.