As night fell, Qin Qin prepared dinner, with Liang Sisi helping out, while Chu Fang leaned against the door, watching the two cook.
After the exams ended today, the two of them originally planned to invite him to dinner at a hotel, but Chu Fang refused. After discussing it, they decided to cook for him themselves. Chu Fang could not refuse again, so he had no choice but to agree.
Watching Qin Qin, who was wearing an apron, groping him, Chu Fang raised an eyebrow and said softly, "You're very capable."
Nowadays, there are very few girls who can cook, and even fewer who are as skilled in cooking as Qin Qin.
Beef and tomato pasta: The noodles are as soft and chewy as silk, wrapped in a rich sauce. The sweet and sour taste of the tomatoes and the savory aroma of the beef blend perfectly, giving off a subtle fragrance.
Even more impressive was the matcha yogurt cake that Qin Qin made.
Baked goods are a true test of one's culinary skills. The process is quite meticulous and complex, and the techniques are also very important. Yet, she manages to create foods with an appealing color, a beautiful interplay of green and white, and a fresh, natural look.
Chu Fang felt a growing respect for the cunning girl in front of him.
She is a cunning person with culinary skills.
Upon hearing this, Qin Qin smiled and said, "It's alright. I just cook often. Practice makes perfect. It's nothing to do with ability."
She went to great lengths to learn cooking skills so that she could show her side as a virtuous wife and loving mother today.
You little brat, just wait till I can't win you over.
Liang Sisi, standing next to her, twitched the corner of her mouth.
Her sister is a cook and has excellent culinary skills, but she doesn't cook often; it's extremely rare for her to cook.
Don't you feel guilty saying that?
Qin Qin continued, "I really enjoy cooking. I relish the sense of accomplishment from cooking, especially the happiness and satisfaction on the faces of my family and friends. Cooking is not just about satisfying our appetites, but also about emotional exchange and communication. That's what I often tell Sisi. Sisi, am I right?"
“… …” Liang Sisi swallowed. “Ah, yes, yes, that’s what you always say.”
Well, I'm leaving tomorrow, and I don't want to embarrass my friend.
Chu Fang smiled slightly as she looked at the two of them.
Putting aside his scheming, Qin Qin was quite interesting, but that was all; he always treated her as just a source of amusement.
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In the living room, Zhong Rou sat curled up on the sofa, her eyes narrowed, softly murmuring, "A pure heart remains calm even when the sky falls, composed amidst countless changes, and serene in spirit..."
Suddenly she opened her eyes, a glint of light flashing within them: "No, this humble nun cannot calm her mind, and cannot cultivate even a little bit."
Zhong Rou stood by the window, facing forward, practicing the "Zhong Style Eight Fists," causing the curtains to flutter.
Dinner was ready in a little while.
The four sat at the dining table. Chu Fang took a bite of pasta and nodded, "It tastes good."
Upon hearing this, Qin Qin smiled, while Zhong Rou's voice beside her was tinged with anger: "Eat it! It's awful, much worse than my sister's."
Qin Qin looked embarrassed, but quickly composed herself and replied softly, "My cooking skills are no match for Sister Zhong's. I'm sorry, I can't make the flavor you want. How about I order you some takeout?"
"Hmph!" Zhong Rou raised her chin. "You can't compare to my sister. My sister's cooking skills are five-star. Everyone who eats her food will say it's delicious. You can never compare to my sister."
Zhong Rou repeatedly attacked Qin Qin, whose face showed obvious signs of twitching. She then turned her gaze to Chu Fang, who remained calm and ate his dinner without changing his expression. He did not seem to intervene or discipline Zhong Rou like other families would, nor did he try to save face for his guest. Instead, he let his sister-in-law run wild.
Zhong Rou held her chin high, looking quite smug.
The atmosphere in the room was extremely awkward, with only Zhong Rou's voice praising her sister's cooking skills and describing Zhong Tingyue as a 'God of Cookery'.
"Brother-in-law, why did you kick me? Did I say something wrong?" Zhong Rou glared at Chu Fang and pointed out what Chu Fang was doing under the table.
"Cough cough cough... That's right." Chu Fang coughed.
You can praise your sister, I agree, you can praise her for anything, I can accept it, but please don't praise her cooking skills, okay?
Don't you have any idea how bad your sister's cooking is?
Aren't you ashamed?
Qin Qin's embarrassed expression slowly disappeared, and she said, "Brother Chu, you've managed to live in Shanghai all by yourself. You're amazing. You're my idol."
This wasn't a compliment; it came from the heart.
After a few days of getting to know each other, Qin Qin discovered that Chu Fang was truly impressive. He owned two apartments in this neighborhood, which together were worth at least tens of millions of yuan. She also learned that Chu Fang was the CEO of a company with many employees and had already achieved financial freedom.
This alone is something that 90% of people cannot achieve.
Furthermore, the Chu side also has other advantages.
"It's alright," Chu Fang smiled. "It's mainly thanks to Zhong Tingyue's help."
"Hmph!" Upon hearing this, Zhong Rou snorted lightly, her tone full of smugness.
"I really want to get to know Sister Zhong, to learn more from her, and to know what kind of extraordinary woman could earn Brother Chu's praise. She must be exceptionally outstanding..."
Before he could finish speaking, a clear voice echoed in the room: "Not outstanding, but not bad!"
Chu Fang's eyes narrowed instantly.
Zhong Rou stood with her hands on her hips, as if divinely inspired.
Qin Qin and Liang Sisi looked in the direction of the sound and saw a girl standing at the door. She was wearing a chiffon lantern-sleeved top with a simple color and a printed design, which gave her a dignified and elegant look. She was wearing a khaki A-line skirt, and the solid color made the clothes look more textured and high-end.
Her hair cascaded down like a waterfall, dancing in the wind; she had bright eyes and white teeth; her skin was like solidified cream; she possessed an ethereal beauty and graceful bearing, like a fairy who did not belong to the mortal world.
"Sister~~~" Zhong Rou pounced on her instantly, and on her way there she still had the strength to kick Lily.
roll!
Don't try to take my older sister away from me!
Lily, the tabby cat, squatted down on the spot, looking aggrieved.
No one is speaking up for cats? A cat's life matters too!
... ...
The bright light enveloped the entire room, illuminating the five people inside. Their expressions varied: Chu Fang smiled, Zhong Rou stood up straight, Qin Qin looked embarrassed, while Zhong Tingyue smiled radiantly, inviting them to eat like the lady of the house.
Liang Sisi secretly sized up the beautiful woman in front of her. She considered herself quite attractive and had many men who liked and pursued her, giving her a great sense of superiority. However, that sense of superiority was completely overshadowed by Zhong Tingyue, like comparing the sun to the moon.
Compared to the other two, Liang Sisi felt like the ugly duckling, not only because of her ordinary appearance, but more importantly because of her temperament: intellectual, generous, gentle, and refined.
Furthermore, Zhong Tingyue's words were so self-deprecating: "I'm sorry, I received a big project that will greatly benefit the development of my studio, so I went to Beijing on a business trip and only just got home today. Don't worry about it. Has Chu Fang taken good care of you these past few days? If not, I will definitely make him apologize to you..."
Zhong Tingyue, are you sick? You're the one having an episode, why are you dragging me into it? ... ... Chu Xiang gave his girlfriend a look, but she didn't reply.
"Hehe..." Qin Qin forced an awkward smile. "Very good, very good."
During dinner, Zhong Tingyue was unusually talkative, chatting with Qin Qin about everyday things, asking about her education, talking about her career, and discussing makeup...
Qin Qin and Liang Sisi returned to their room. The latter patted the former on the shoulder, while the former pouted, looking pitiful.
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