Chapter 54

He Nianzhu is a person who values ​​quality of life and learns things that interest her very quickly, such as making drinks.

When the children came to visit, Xu Yirou, the mother of the show-off, insisted that her son show off his skills. He Nianzhu worked diligently at the bar, but his gaze drifted intentionally or unintentionally to the living room.

It wasn't appropriate for the cub to drink alcohol, so instead of making his favorite cocktail, I prepared four different happy drinks.

They are watermelon and coconut, green grape and lemon, bayberry and lychee, and black tea with milk foam.

[He can act, cook, and even make bubble tea! How many more surprises does this young man have in store for us fans to discover?]

[The color scheme has a real summery feel to it! OKK, Meituan Waimai is launching!]

[My brother has so many side hustles! Filming in the morning, cleaning fish in the afternoon, and making milk tea in the evening. *doge*

As soon as the brightly colored drink was served, Xu Yirou immediately became like a son praising his grandson, gesturing wildly as she exclaimed, "Lanlan, Uncle Lanlan, this is a drink my second son specially made for you! Come and try it!"

The mother of the cubs sang her praises more and more fluently.

"Everyone who's tried my second child's special drink raves about it: one cup refreshes the mind, two cups keep you tireless, and three cups grant you eternal youth!"

"No more backaches or leg pains, say goodbye to headaches and fevers, and feel refreshed overnight, with smooth and radiant skin~"

"It tastes amazing! The elderly and children next door are drooling with envy."

[What?! Is it really that amazing? Boss, give me a ton!]

[Ten tons ordered, looking forward to shipment!]

[False advertising, reported! (doge emoji)]

[This little mouth is so quick and easy; she's got the makings of a great comedian and storyteller. @DeyunClub, come and take her on as an apprentice!]

Although there was some exaggeration involved, it was nonetheless a testament to his mother's deep love for him. He Nianzhu felt a gentle breeze on her face as she listened, but her tone remained reserved and calm: "You flatter me, little aunt. I'm not that amazing."

Lanlan was completely fooled by that false advertising. She looked at He Nianzhu with starry eyes, full of admiration: "Brother Nianzhu is so amazing. I wish I could be as amazing as Brother Nianzhu when I grow up."

He is proficient in all eighteen martial arts.

Under the innocent gaze of the cub, He Nianzhu blushed for the first time ever, and gave him face by praising him in return: "You're not bad either."

Xu Yirou chuckled, waving her chubby thumb, and replied in a sweet, childlike voice, "That's right, that's right, Lanlan, you're a wonderful little baby too."

"If you want to be as amazing as Erbao when you grow up, just drink more of Erbao's special drinks."

If it weren't for her cute face, she would look exactly like a shady salesperson selling counterfeit or substandard products on the street.

Lanlan thought it made a lot of sense, so she carefully held the watermelon and coconut, and cautiously glanced at Qin Yu: "Uncle, you can't drink mine after you finish yours, okay?"

"You gluttonous brat," Qin Yu thought to himself, "My uncle is an adult, he's not that greedy."

"Uncle, can I have some of your leftovers?" Lanlan's abacus beads were practically hitting his face.

Qin Yu glanced at his little nephew's round little belly, suddenly remembering his sister's repeated instructions before he left, and immediately said with a stern face:

"Lanlan, your mother told you not to drink too many iced drinks, as they can easily cause diarrhea. You can't drink any more after you finish this one."

Ah, yes.

He Nianzhu snapped out of her daze from her mother's sweet words, slowly lowered her head, and smiled slightly: "Grandma, your cup is full for today, you can't have any more."

The smile vanishing spell was cast on both children's faces at the same time.

Xu Yirou's lips curled into a wavy line as she softly called out, "Erbao..."

He Nianzhu: "Grandma, your good friend is coming to visit you. Aren't you going to let your good friend wander around the house?"

There's no time for sadness! Xu Yirou grabbed Lanlan's hand and said, "Lanlan, you said you liked to sing. My family has a karaoke room. I'll take you there."

The karaoke room is on the third floor. The camera follows two toddlers, capturing the magnificent spiral staircase and the famous paintings hanging on the wall, sparking heated discussion.

[That glimpse just now looked like a masterpiece by the Italian master Charmonchi! His works have a starting price of seven figures, and it's not something you can just buy if you have the money!]

"...If they're so rich, why are they in the entertainment industry? Are these rich kids just bored and looking for a life to enjoy?"

When the camera captured the Xu family's karaoke room, its luxurious starry sky ceiling immediately drew gasps from netizens.

Anyone in the know can tell at a glance that this kind of starry sky ceiling costs at least several million, and the air is filled with the smell of money, confirming He Nianzhu's hidden identity as a rich second generation.

Lanlan, a newcomer, exclaimed in amazement.

Xu Yirou instructed He Nianzhu to turn on the equipment, and then let Lanlan select a song.

Lanlan had a sudden inspiration. Singing nursery rhymes was too childish. He wanted to sing something different that would impress Rourou.

The next moment, the cub spoke confidently, and the battle song began—

"I love you alone in Lane 67, I love you in your very presence."

"I've faced despair with loving you, but I refuse to shed a single tear."

"I love you %&￥8￥blabla..."

Xu Yirou: 0.0

He Nianzhu: ...Don't laugh, hahaha.

Qin Yu sighed: It would be better to sing "Dig, Dig," at least then you can hear the lyrics clearly.

[The lone hero, though late, arrives nonetheless, hahaha!]

After finishing the song, Lanlan's little pompadour bobbed, like a puppy waiting for its owner to pat its head, its eyes sparkling with tiny glints: "Meatball, what do you think?"

"It sounds so good!" Xu Yirou's dimples were sweet and soft, and she clapped her hands vigorously, giving plenty of emotional support. "Lanlan, you can participate in the kindergarten's little singing competition."

One sentence gave Lanlan a great boost. The little tail that was not even a cub perked up, and she humbly waved her hand while holding the microphone.

"No, I need to practice more." Once he wins first place in the little singing competition, he'll give the trophy to Rou Rou!

Before that—

Lanlan looked at Qin Yu with hopeful eyes: "Uncle, why don't you show us something? You're a big star!"

Qin Yu: ...Maybe I should just run away.

Whose big-name singer hasn't had a stage performance in over a year? TAT

"I wouldn't dare say that, I wouldn't dare say that." Qin Yu had a strong survival instinct. He said this to his little nephew on the surface, but in reality, he was saying it to the audience off-screen. "Your uncle is just a tiny shrimp chip."

[Hahaha, good heavens! Mimi Shrimp Chips, hurry up and send the money!]

Finally, after being persuaded by Lanlan and Xu Yirou, Qin Yu cleared his throat and sang a song.

Instead of singing his own hit song, he chose to cover an old song that almost no young people listen to.

However, due to his unique voice and singing style, he unexpectedly sang an old song that had been buried for a long time, bringing it back into the public eye and allowing Qin Yu, a little singer who was almost forgotten by the audience, to see the light of day again.

Of course, all of the above is a story for another time.

After Qin Yu finished singing, it was He Nianzhu's turn. He was an actor and had never performed in public before. No one, including his fans, had ever heard him sing.

At this moment, the fans in the live stream were eagerly waiting, frantically typing in the chat to hear him speak.

Xu Yirou held the microphone without speaking, but her eyes conveyed her desire to sing a duet with her son.

He Nianzhu sat with an imposing posture, arms crossed, staring straight ahead, deliberately avoiding eye contact with the cub's mother.

Xu Yirou rushed straight into his arms, effortlessly turning his face towards him with her small hands: "Erbao, I want you to sing with me."

"Grandma, I can't sing."

"Then I'll teach you."

“I sing off-key.” He Nianzhu said defiantly, emphasizing, “The kind of off-key that even eight horses couldn’t pull back.”

Xu Yirou wrapped her arms around his neck, gave a soft hum, and said in a sweet and crisp voice, "Being off-key isn't illegal. With your grandma protecting you, the police won't arrest you."

[Such a cute little chubby baby is so encouraging!]

He Nianzhu was swayed by the soft, cuddly mother of the cub and reluctantly agreed.

In the million-dollar home theater, two completely different voices intertwine to form a children's song that is both familiar and ridiculously strange.

"Plant a seed in your heart, ta-da-da-da, it has magical powers to grant small wishes~"

"Okay, go! Come on, come on, okay, go! Come on, come on!"

The lively barrage of comments fell into an eerie silence for a moment, and then, after a while, a few comments with over ten thousand likes slowly appeared.

There's definitely a reason he doesn't sing...

[Such a handsome guy, but he has a mouth.]

[...Is it really not okay to call the police?]

*

The four of them played around all afternoon. When Qin Yu came out of the audiovisual room, he glanced at the sky outside the window.

It was getting close to lunchtime, and it wouldn't be good to disturb them any longer, so Qin Yu prepared to say goodbye with Lanlan.

"Lanlan, Uncle Lanlan, my second child is an amazing cook! Why don't you stay for dinner tonight?" Xu Yirou proudly held up two short, chubby fingers. "I can always eat two bowls of rice!"

[I can vouch for this; my little darling ate such a delicious lunch that it made this office worker, currently eating instant noodles, drool with envy.]

[I am indeed a hater of He Nianzhu, but to be fair, his knife skills are quite impressive; at least his stance is quite intimidating.]

The young lady extended a warm invitation, but Qin Yu felt embarrassed to freeload. Firstly, his relationship with He Nianzhu wasn't that close, and secondly, he was only able to visit her because of his nephew.

If he stays to freeload, it seems like he's trying to freeload... He's already mentally picturing several comments criticizing him for trying to ride the coattails of someone else's popularity.

However, young children are innocent and naive, lacking the cunning of adults, and will never refuse a friend's invitation to dinner.

Lanlan cheered, grabbing his trouser leg and exclaiming, "Great! Uncle, you're saved!"

A big question mark appeared on Qin Yu's forehead.

"Uncle, all our uncles and aunts say that Brother Nianzhu's cooking is at a chef level, and they urge you and Brother Nianzhu to learn from him. Now is a good opportunity to learn, so you can't be lazy."

That unforgettable lunch left a deep impression on Lanlan, and he desperately hoped that his uncle would achieve success in his studies.

Qin Yu exclaimed, "Ah!" He had almost forgotten about this if it hadn't been mentioned.

He glanced at He Nianzhu furtively and scratched his scalp lightly: "This isn't a good idea, it's too much trouble for them."

"No trouble at all." Xu Yirou was very enthusiastic. "Uncle Lanlan, you and my eldest child are so alike, both of you are shy and don't like to talk. But it's okay, my second child is a helpful and kind child, you two can definitely become good friends."

[Just arrived, who is Da Bao? Please help.]

Don't ask, we've been sitting here since early morning and we don't know either.

[A helpful kid? Haha, that really cracked me up.]

He Nianzhu had heard a little about it; when she watched the live stream at noon, there were quite a few comments criticizing Qin Yu's cooking skills.

He had no objection to this; in some ways he was not a narrow-minded person. He made the final decision: "Let's have dinner before we leave."

Qin Yu followed He Nianzhu into the kitchen to help out. The two little ones weren't idle either; each was assigned a small task, peeling garlic and picking vegetables in the living room.

With guests arriving, He Nianzhu planned to prepare a lavish dinner.

First, serve Xu Yirou's favorite cola chicken wings and pineapple ribs, then braised sea bass, followed by clam and shrimp paste. The shrimp paste is made with fresh, live shrimp for a more tender texture.

He Nianzhu assigned the task of processing the live shrimp to Qin Yu, giving him brief instructions: "First remove the shrimp heads, then remove the shrimp veins, and peel the shrimp shells, understand?"

"clear……"

Then he turned around and busied himself cutting pineapples and washing ribs.

Qin Yu stared at the shrimp jumping wildly in the basket and swallowed hard.

A moment later, he tremblingly reached out his finger and carefully touched the shrimp's antennae. To his surprise, the shrimp immediately thrashed violently twice, splashing water all over his face and startling him.

They retreated hastily!

He Nianzhu had already efficiently prepared the ingredients. Turning her head, she saw the lively, strutting shrimp in the basket. She paused slightly, then looked up and asked, "You don't know how to prepare shrimp?"

The comments section couldn't wait to answer for Qin Yu: 【Yeah, yeah, you finally realized it, hahaha】

[Even though his younger brother explained it so clearly, Qin Yu still can't understand. I'm truly impressed.]

[There's no need to criticize him. Let's be more tolerant. Qin Yu came here to learn. If he could learn everything in one go, he would have become a master chef long ago.]

Qin Yu wiped the water off his face and nodded with a slight smile: "I'm not really good at it."

He Nianzhu didn't say anything. There are very few men who can actually cook, and he is an exception even in the circle of the wealthy.

"I'll do it. I've marinated the ribs. You just need to put them in the air fryer."

"Um..." Qin Yu's oval-shaped dog eyes were full of sincerity, "What is an air fryer? How do you use it?"

"..."

He Nianzhu thought he was just bad at cooking, but she never expected him to be such a weakling who was lazy, ignorant of farming, and unable to lift anything.

He doesn't know how to use basic appliances like rice cookers, ovens, or microwaves. How has he survived to this day?

Compared to Qin Yu, this aloof and simple-minded man, He Nianzhu felt like a fake rich young master.