When Chu Fang returned home, he gutted the fish that Gong Xiaorui had given him. The fish were caught in the river, mostly crucian carp, and they were very small, some as big as two fingers, or even smaller.
He cleaned the fish and chose to make crucian carp and tofu soup, simmering it slowly in a clay pot over low heat to allow the flavors to fully infuse.
Once the stew was ready, he lifted the lid, and a rich and mellow aroma wafted out. He took a sip of the fish soup, and the umami flavor instantly exploded in his mouth—an indescribable sweetness, a pure and delicious flavor.
The tofu absorbs the essence of the fish soup, and the tender tofu gently breaks apart between your teeth, with the aroma of soybeans and the freshness of fish blending perfectly, leaving a slightly smooth texture.
"Wild crucian carp seem to be more delicious than farmed crucian carp." Whether it was psychological or not, Chu Fang thought wild crucian carp were more delicious.
Then, he cooked a few simple dishes before his parents went home.
The three of them sat facing each other and ate.
Chu Fang inquired about Gong Xiaorui's situation and learned from her parents that Gong Xiaorui had gotten married, but her husband was a gambler who had gambled away all the family's assets, leaving them with no choice but to divorce him.
After finishing his meal, Chu received news of Zhong Tingyue.
[Wang Shu: Mr. Chu, we're back in Shanghai now, don't worry.]
[Solo player in a dating game: Okay.]
[Solo player in a dating game: Ms. Zhong, you've had a tough time these past few days.]
Although there is a housekeeper at home, Zhong Tingyue is not only working but also taking care of two children, so she is a little overwhelmed.
[Wang Shu: How will Mr. Chu reward me?]
[Solo players who enjoy dating: We'll reward you with five social insurances and one housing fund!]
[Wang Shu: I don't believe it. You don't have that ability.]
[Solo Queue Player for Romance: Angry.JpG]
... ...
Shanghai Airport.
A faint smile appeared on Zhong Tingyue's lips.
"Sister-in-law, I'm leaving now." Chu Yi waved as she exited the terminal.
Let's have a meal together.
"I'm not eating, I'm busy."
Chu Yi hurriedly left the place.
Zhong Tingyue turned her head and looked at Zhou Qiong: "Yiyi, is something wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Zhou Qiong shook her head: "I don't know, maybe it's because of the escalation of Qiao Zhenghong's matter."
Chu Zhi stroked his chin and said slowly, "Auntie's 'marital palace' has a rosy complexion, full and plump muscles, showing a peaceful state. Her philtrum is rosy and full of vitality. This is often a sign of the movement of the Red Phoenix Star."
Zhong Tingyue lowered her head and asked, "What do you mean by all this?"
She really couldn't understand her son. He was so young, yet he possessed a level of knowledge and depth that was beyond his years.
Sometimes, she felt that Chu Zhi was like a father to her and Chu Fang.
Chu Zhiye replied calmly, "Judging from physiognomy, Auntie is probably in a relationship."
"Dating?" Zhong Tingyue was overjoyed. "Then I must tell my aunt."
Chu Zhiye continued, "Physiognomy is a pseudo-discipline that has not been scientifically proven. It has gradually developed based on the experience and lessons of our predecessors. At present, we still classify physiognomy as feudal superstition."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Tingyue's joy vanished instantly. She slapped her son on the back of the head and said, "Nonsense!"
Suddenly, Zhong Tingyue remembered something and looked at Zhou Qiong with a bright smile: "Qiongqiong, I know a few people your age..."
Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Qiong knew that Zhong Tingyue was going to introduce her to a boyfriend. She smiled awkwardly and said, "Sister-in-law, I still have work to do, so I won't eat. I'll leave now."
After saying that, Zhou Qiong pulled her suitcase and left.
After her two younger sisters left one after the other, Zhong Tingyue couldn't help but sigh, "What's going on with the Chu family? Why are my two sisters showing absolutely no signs of being in love?"
Chu Jin tugged at Zhong Tingyue's skirt: "Mother, it's fine that the two aunts aren't in love, but I am."
"Children are not allowed to have early romantic relationships."
Chu Jin retorted, "No way, I want to be in a relationship!"
Zhong Tingyue: "... ..."
... ...
Chu Yi got into the taxi and said, "Driver, please go to XX University, thank you."
After saying that, she opened her suitcase, took out various cosmetics, and started applying makeup.
Other girls make up beautifully, but Chu Yi is different; she makes herself look ordinary, deliberately trying to look like an average person.
Upon arriving at her destination, she got out of the car, looked around, and then headed towards the public restroom.
A short while later, Chu Yi came out.
Compared to before, she has changed drastically.
Chu Yi was wearing a white cotton t-shirt on his upper body, paired with light blue straight-leg jeans on his lower body, and white canvas shoes on his feet.
If you weren't paying attention, you wouldn't know she was a superstar in the public eye, but rather an ordinary woman with considerable looks.
Chu Yi, wearing a hat, then entered XX University, turning left and right, and arrived at the door of a teacher's office.
Ding ding ding... ...
After knocking on the door, the teachers inside looked up and all smiled.
"Oh, Xiao Chu is here."
"I haven't seen you for a while, where have you been?"
"Did they go to a concert?"
"No, it should be that she was dating Qiao Zhenghong. Unfortunately, our teacher Fei Jie ended up being cuckolded."
“... ..."
Upon seeing Chu Yi, the teachers present made teasing remarks.
Everyone knows that the woman in front of them, who resembles the celebrity Chu Yi, is his colleague's girlfriend. They have met many times and are acquainted.
Chu Yi pouted, quite pleased with himself: "What can I do? I'm a superstar. It's normal for me to have things to do as a big star, right?"
"Since you're Fei Jie's colleagues, I'll sign my autograph for you. My autograph is worth a lot of money on the market. You can sell it or keep it as a souvenir. A hundred years from now, bring it out, and my autograph will help your descendants achieve financial freedom. Moreover..."
Before he could finish speaking, a teacher interrupted Chu Yi's mutterings: "Go away, go away, you're getting cocky just because I said you're fat. You don't actually think you're Chu Yi, do you? You're just an ordinary person with the same name and similar appearance as Chu Yi."
"What a coincidence! I am the big star Chu Yi!" Chu Yi raised his neck a few notches.
"If you were a big star, would you even look at our Teacher Fei Jie? That's your biggest weakness!"
"Exactly, if you were the big star Chu Yi, I'd jump off the sixth floor."
“... ..."
Chu Yi remained silent on this matter.
She went around explaining to the world that she was Chu Yi, but no one believed her.
I'm so tired...
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