"Hmm... Mom's spare ribs are delicious." Lele spat out the bones and took another sip of the fish soup. "Wow! This fish soup is so delicious! Did you make it, Mom, or did my sister?"
Chen Xin had just taken a sip of the fish soup. Of course, it was delicious, there was nothing to say about that. But at the same time, she was shocked by the different sensations she felt in the soup: a deep sense of happiness enveloped her.
Her husband, Chef Luo, once said that while her cooking skills weren't particularly impressive, it possessed a homely warmth. Even after dining at various high-end restaurants, she still loved her simple homemade noodles. Now, she experienced that feeling even more intensely in Ye Tian's fish soup.
She suddenly understood why Lao Luo, who had never wanted to take in an apprentice, insisted on taking in Ye Tian, a little girl. Because she was really different!
Ye Tian hadn't expected that, despite her master's wife's average cooking, the dishes she cooked had a unique, heartwarming quality. She figured this was probably why her master thought her cooking was delicious.
"Tiantian, I think your master tricked you. He must have eaten your cooking and wanted to bring you back as his apprentice. You're more talented than him, absolutely a master chef! Even if we use the same recipe, yours is different from everyone else's, with a unique flavor. It's like the dish is infused with deep emotion, making happy people even happier and letting the depressed people release their sadness. You're a genius!"
"No, no... Master's wife, you can't say that!"
Ye Tian was surprised by the high evaluation of her master's wife. Maybe others don't know why the dishes are filled with emotions, but she knows it herself. Because she loves cooking, loves every piece of meat, every leaf of vegetable, watching them change color, become cooked, and become delicious.
I don’t know if it was because her intention was too strong, but the food in the pot also felt her strong emotions and secretly became delicious.
Ye Tian discovered that the dishes cooked by her master's wife also contained feelings, though they were lighter than her own. Furthermore, her master's wife didn't have many cooking techniques; her recipes were simple, homely. But for her family, the affection she poured into each dish and meal was truly the warmest thought and memory in the dimming lights.
Everyone continued to eat. Lele ate a lot of other dishes, but didn't touch the lettuce at all.
"The lettuce cooked by Sister Tiantian is especially delicious. Lele, try some of the vegetables. They are really delicious. I'm not lying to you!" The mistress couldn't help but put some of them into his bowl.
Lele frowned and reluctantly picked up the vegetable. After a moment's hesitation, he finally put it in his mouth. "Huh? It's really delicious. It's a little sweet, unlike other vegetables that are bitter. I'll have two more slices!" He actually took the initiative to pick up the vegetables.
Chen Xin worries every day that her son doesn't like to eat vegetables. Today, when she saw him eating lettuce with big mouthfuls, she instantly felt that her anxiety was cured.
"It's a pity that Lao Luo hadn't gotten off work yet, so he didn't see his son eating vegetables. Your master usually only eats breakfast at home and rarely eats at other times. That's the nature of his job, and there's nothing we can do about it. So when he's resting at home, I don't let him enter the kitchen." said the master's wife.
"Then the master and his wife must be so happy together!" Ye Tian said with a smile.
"Haha, that's right. If we weren't neighbors, who would know him? He should really thank God for what he has done!" The master's wife smiled like a flower.
"Hahaha..." Master's wife smiled, and Ye Tian felt that the air became sweet.
Unexpectedly, the three of them actually devoured every last morsel of the food, leaving practically nothing behind. Ye Tian really liked all of Chen Xin's dishes, and Chen Xin loved Ye Tian's cooking, too. And Le Le, who ate everything, even until her belly was full.
After dinner, Ye Tian helped carry the dishes to the kitchen: "Master's wife, let me wash the dishes!"
"No need to wash dishes. I specially installed the largest dishwasher that can hold all the pots. The kitchen is also easy to clean and can be done in just over ten minutes. I used to hire a maid, but things never went well, so I simply stopped. Now I rely on smart home systems, sweeping robots, floor scrubbers, and I hire a part-time worker to do a thorough cleaning once a week, which basically keeps the house clean and tidy." Chen Xin asked Ye Tian to stay aside while she put the dishes into the dishwasher.
Seeing Ye Tian still standing nearby, Chen Xin said, "Go play with Lele's building blocks. I'll finish cleaning up quickly."
Ye Tian felt that standing there doing nothing was not a good idea, so she went to help Lele build Lego. Lele was very skilled at building Lego and didn't seem to need her help.
"Sister, please help me find these two building blocks." Seeing that she was bored, Lele pointed to the figures on the drawing and asked Ye Tian to help find them.
After a few minutes, the master's wife brought out grapes and peaches, asked Ye Tian to eat the fruit, and then she sat down to watch them build blocks.
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As soon as Chef Luo returned home, he saw three people playing with building blocks beside the coffee table, and a small house was almost completed.
Ye Tian stood up, and Lele shouted happily: Dad, look at the Lego my sister gave me!
Chef Luo changed into slippers and walked over to the sofa to sit down. He first asked Ye Tian: "How is it? Are you used to it? It's a pity that I don't have time to pick you up today."
"I'm used to it. My master's wife is so nice and Lele is very cute. I haven't felt this way at home in many years." Ye Tian felt warm in her heart.
Master Luo could tell Ye Tian was telling the truth, so he started talking to her about work. Training would start tomorrow, and Ye Tian needed to go to the restaurant with him.
Ye Tian had also been watching past episodes of the show. The chefs had solid foundational skills, each creating unique and creative dishes. Although the competition was hosted by China, there were winners and losers for both Chinese and foreign teams. Several Chinese teams lost points due to their desserts, and two teams lost essential Chinese condiments to their opponents.
Ye Tian was worried about the pastry chef's abilities. Master Luo reassured her, saying he had hired a chef from the hotel's Western restaurant who was an expert in pastry. He'd also studied Cantonese cuisine for several years before starting pastry, so his overall skills were excellent.
Before he knew it, Lele had started yawning. In order to finish the Lego game, he refused to go to bed. It was already 10 o'clock when he finished. Chen Xin forced him to take a shower and go to bed.
Chef Luo and Ye Tian agreed to leave home at 9:00 tomorrow morning, so she could rest early.
After a shower, Ye Tian lay down on the large bed, which was just the right amount of firmness. She didn't lose sleep because of the change. Perhaps the mattress was just too comfortable, as she woke up at 7:30 AM. After washing up and changing into the pants and T-shirt her master's wife had bought her, Ye Tian pushed the door open and walked out, just in time to meet her master's wife coming out of the master bedroom.
"Good morning, Master's wife!"
"Tiantian, why don't you sleep a little longer? You're up so early. What do you want to eat?"
Ye Tian had a good sleep and felt very energetic. "I woke up naturally today. I slept very well last night. The bed in the guest room was so comfortable!"
"That's good! The porridge I ordered last night is ready. I recently bought a new type of hand-pulled pancake. Would you like to try it? And how about we add some pickled cucumbers?" Chen Xin asked.
"Okay, then let me help!" said Ye Tian.
"No need, the cake is ready."
Hand-pulled pancakes are a popular frozen treat these days. Simply heat a frying pan, place a pancake in the pan, crack an egg into the pancake, and fry it. Then, fry some sausage, spread some sauce on it, and wrap it in the pancake. It's simple and convenient.
The master's wife made four servings of hand-pulled pancakes, Ye Tian served four bowls of porridge, and took out a plate of pickled cucumbers, which was a simple breakfast.
The master had also washed up and came out. The master's wife went to wake Lele up for dinner. After a few minutes, he finally came out, still sleepy.
"This quick-frozen hand-pulled pancake tastes pretty good, and the porridge is also fragrant and rich. As long as it is made by my wife, everything is delicious." Chef Luo praised his wife seriously. Chen Xin seemed to be used to hearing it. She smiled and was not embarrassed at all.
Lele went to the refrigerator to get a large box of milk, and then went to the kitchen to get two cups.
"Sister, do you want some milk?"
"Thank you, Lele. I won't drink anymore. This bowl of porridge and the pancake are enough to make me full!" Ye Tian really couldn't drink any more. Although the pancake was frozen, it still had a nice aroma and was very crispy. The porridge in the rice cooker was also very soft and sticky, perfect for breakfast.
Lele poured himself a large cup, took a bite of the pancake, picked up the cup and took a big sip of milk. He looked like he was enjoying the meal.
After dinner, everyone chatted for a while and then it was time to go to work.
Ye Tian is very much looking forward to the new challenges!
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