Huang Zhong looked at Qin Qing with shock and guilt, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated!
Deputy General Zhang stood there dumbfounded, unable to believe that Qin Qing was really not dead!
Qin Zifeng's expression vanished instantly, replaced by grievance and fear. He looked pitifully at Qin Qing. Xiao Muxing hadn't recovered from Qin Zifeng's sudden change when she heard Qin Qing's voice. She then remembered something and secretly glanced at Wang Yan!
Wang Yan, with his back to Qin Qing, had a face full of suppressed emotions and hesitation. He heard a familiar voice, but he didn't dare to turn around...
In the dead of night, he would always see his past experiences with Qin Qing, but when he actually looked at Qin Qing's face, it was always a blur, followed by her desperate cries, accusing him of abandoning her...
Qin Qing was also embarrassed. She didn't expect that when she asked Xiao Muxing to call someone, five people would come back. Of course, the baby in Qian Wan's arms doesn't count yet!
Watching Wang Yan's stiff back, she felt a pang of sorrow in her heart...
However, before she could even reminisce, she smelled a faint burnt smell!
The next second, she suddenly realized what was going on and ran like the wind into the kitchen!
"Ah!! My braised pork!!"
Qin Zifeng, who was standing pitifully blocking the way at the entrance, and Wang Yan, who was stiff-bodied, were both pushed by her and stumbled!
Qin Zifeng was speechless at Qin Qing's sudden and bizarre actions, and there was no trace of his previous pitifulness left!
When Wang Yan was in a state of mental turmoil, he was pushed like that, and his face immediately became complicated, looking like he was constipated!
In the kitchen, Qin Qing quickly picked up a cloth and took out the casserole. As soon as she opened the lid, an enticing aroma of meat filled the kitchen. The sweet but not greasy fragrance was irresistible!
The people at the door were quickly drawn to the tender, glistening braised pork. Just by looking at them, they could tell how tender, fragrant, and delicious the braised pork must be!
Qin Qing breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this!
"Thank goodness! It's not burnt, it's just right!"
Then, she went to get the steamer. The crabs inside had been steaming for half an hour and had turned from their original brownish color to orange-red!
Immediately afterwards, she began plating the dishes one by one, completely ignoring the large group of people behind her!
After finishing, she called Vice General Zhang and Huang Zhong to come in and get the vegetables, then gave Qin Zifeng a speechless look.
"You're dawdling over asking me to get some vegetables!"
After saying that, she looked at Wang Yan, the only tall and strong adult male here!
"Wang Yan, come and get the grilled fish. Be careful of the hot red oil inside, and this big iron pot is very heavy, so don't spill it!"
After he finished speaking, everyone froze, their gazes instinctively turning to Wang Yan…
He had absolutely no faith in Qin Qing's orders! It's really okay for lovers to meet and then immediately order someone around like that? Besides, given Wang Yan's previous state, it's a miracle he's not furious, yet Qin Qing is acting like nothing happened!
People could die, you know?
The atmosphere reached an impasse. Just when everyone thought Wang Yan would refuse or storm off, he walked straight to the grilled fish, picked up the entire pot without a word, and steadily headed towards the living room…
The deputy general, who was holding the braised pork, was filled with disbelief, while Huang Zhong's lips twitched; he never expected things to turn out this way…
What was the meaning behind his low mood and angry demeanor throughout the journey? Was he just teasing them?
Qin Qing hadn't expected Wang Yan to be so obedient. Her face was calm, but she felt incredibly guilty inside. She watched Wang Yan enter the living room before finally letting out a huge sigh of relief!
Soon, the so-called dinner party began...
Qin Qing, Wang Yan, Mu Yang, Xiao Muxing, Qin Zifeng, Shaoyao, Huang Zhong, and Deputy General Zhang sat silently around the dining table. Faced with a table full of dishes he had never seen before, Deputy General Zhang was almost dazzled!
Seeing this, Qin Qing had no choice but to speak first.
"It's getting late, everyone must be hungry. Come on, let's eat! I put all my effort into making these dishes today, the taste is absolutely amazing!"
As she spoke, she picked up her chopsticks, while General Wang Yan, the highest-ranking person among them, hesitated to eat, his eyes fixed on Qin Qing's every move...
The others also hesitated to start eating...
Mu Yang is preparing to enter the imperial court. As a student, he must wait for the higher-ranking officials to start eating before he can take a bite!
Both Deputy General Zhang and Huang Zhong were like this!
Peony upholds the traditional virtue of a wife following her husband's lead; if her husband doesn't start eating, she certainly won't!
Xiao Muxing hadn't recovered from Wang Yan's cold gaze, and coupled with the completely different Qin Zifeng from before, she hadn't reacted yet, so she didn't pick up her chopsticks!
Therefore, Qin Zifeng looked at her with concern and lost his appetite, even though he was very hungry at the moment!
The table was laden with dishes, but Qin Qing was the only one who picked up her chopsticks, making her incredibly awkward! She didn't know whether to eat or not, which fueled her anger to a fever pitch!
A moment later…
"Smack!"
Qin Qing slammed his hand on the table and roared at Wang Yan.
"Eat if you want, or get lost! You think you're so great? Who are you trying to fool with that deadpan look? I didn't even blame you for abandoning me and running away, so why are you angry? Do you know how hard I worked to prepare all this food? Now, because of you, are you going to make everyone unhappy?"
After saying that, she became increasingly angry and continued speaking.
"What? Did my return delay you? If you don't want to see me, just say so. I didn't invite you to dinner, so if you don't want to eat, get lost!"
These roars, seemingly expressions of discontent, were actually full of complaints, leaving everyone who heard them at a loss for what to do!
Xiao Muxing was finally forced to come to her senses and stared straight at Qin Qing. She had never seen her grandmother so angry... Waaah, so scary! Even her Master Wang Yan was stunned!
Wang Yan: "......"
It sounds like it's his fault!
So, he calmly picked up his chopsticks.
"I'm hungry! Let's eat."
Deputy General Zhang and Huang Zhong started eating, as did Shaoyao and Muyang. Little Muxing looked around and reached for a big crab, which Qin Zifeng quickly took and cleaned for her.
The family finally started eating!
Soon, the atmosphere became lively. Xiao Muxing complained that Qin Zifeng was too slow, so she started doing it herself while complaining. Qin Zifeng looked innocent, and with his handsome face, he really made Xiao Muyue feel helpless!
Peony found it inconvenient to eat while holding the baby because the little one kept reaching for the meat on the table. Although Peony noticed and stopped him in time, he wouldn't change his ways! His two big eyes kept searching for something on the table, leaving Peony frustrated and speechless!
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