Zhou Si could still feel her soft touch on his lips, his heart pounding like a drum, his mind blank. She...had actually kissed him! This sudden action, like a stone dropped into a calm lake, stirred up ripples and left him feeling completely bewildered. Why was she doing this? Was she teasing him, or...
Chen Xiaoru looked at his stunned expression, secretly laughing in her heart, but pretended to be calm on the surface, blinking with a bit of innocence and naivety.
"Mom is back!" Chen Xiaoru suddenly spoke.
Zhou Si was awakened by Chen Xiaoru's words. Chen's mother had already entered the yard carrying two fat, fluttering chickens. Seeing the two of them, she asked with a smile, "Xiaoru, I bought the chickens you asked for. Do they look okay?"
Chen Xiaoru's attention was instantly diverted, and she went forward to check. Zhou Si also came back to his senses and looked at Chen Xiaoru's back with a complicated and indistinguishable look in his eyes.
"These two chickens are great! Mom, you really know how to choose." Chen Xiaoru nodded with satisfaction and turned to look at Zhou Si, "Zhou Si, go boil some water and prepare to pluck the chickens."
Zhou Si went to boil water silently. He felt that he needed to calm down and think carefully about what Chen Xiaoru wanted to do.
Chen Xiaoru watched Zhou Si walk away, her mind racing. She knew Zhou Si had changed his mind about her, but that wasn't enough. She wanted to conquer his heart step by step and make him fall in love with her completely.
Man, you can’t escape…!
After Zhou Si boiled the water, Chen Xiaoru and her mother worked together and quickly cleaned the two chickens. Chen Xiaoru began to make the brine.
Zhou Si watched from the side, feeling even more confused. He really couldn't guess what Chen Xiaoru was thinking.
Don't try to guess what a woman is thinking, because you can never guess it.
Zhou Si worked silently, the flames from the stove illuminating his face, making it hard to discern his expression. Chen Xiaoru ignored him, concentrating on preparing the marinade, meticulously controlling the proportions and the heat, every step.
Gradually, the aroma of the braised chicken spread, rich and tempting, whetting the appetite.
"It smells so good..." Chen Xiaoru took a deep breath and sighed contentedly. She turned to her mother, who was sewing in the yard, and said, "Mom, please cook more dinner tonight. I want to treat myself well today!"
Mother Chen smiled and replied, "Okay, I'll make sure you eat until you're full!"
Chen Xiaoru smiled as she watched the braised chicken bubbling in the pot, then glanced at Zhou Si. Zhou Si still had that expressionless look, but his eyes were a little deeper than usual.
"Zhou Si, do you think the braised chicken I made will be delicious?" Chen Xiaoru suddenly asked with a hint of anticipation in her tone.
Zhou Si looked up at her, paused, and then slowly said: "...I think so." In fact, he could not help but smell the fragrance.
"What do you mean by 'should'? It has to be delicious!" Chen Xiaoru raised her chin confidently. "You'll know after you try it. I guarantee you'll want more!"
Zhou Si said nothing more, silently adding more firewood to the stove. He watched the dancing flames, wondering if Chen Xiaoru's braised chicken would really be that delicious. Everything she did seemed to exceed his expectations.
At dinner, Chen Xiaoru specially cut a large plate of braised chicken and placed it in the middle of the table. The golden and shiny chicken exuded an enticing aroma, making people salivate.
"Come, Zhou Si, try it." Chen Xiaoru picked up a piece of chicken leg and put it in Zhou Si's bowl, looking at him with bright eyes.
Zhou Si hesitated for a moment, but finally picked up the chicken and put it in his mouth. The flavor of the marinade instantly spread throughout his mouth, a rich and fresh aroma. The chicken was soft and tasty, unexpectedly delicious.
He couldn't help but take another piece and savor it carefully. Chen Xiaoru looked at him eating so sweetly and felt happier than if she had eaten it herself.
"How is it? Delicious, right?" Chen Xiaoru asked proudly.
Zhou Si nodded, revealing a rare smile: "Mm, it's delicious."
"That's what I told you!" Chen Xiaoru smiled, her eyes curved. "Did I tell you I'm awesome?"
Zhou Si looked up at her without saying a word, just silently eating the chicken in the bowl. He suddenly felt that such a day seemed not bad.
"My dear, your braised chicken is amazing!" Mother Chen took a bite of the chicken leg, her eyes lighting up. "This tastes even better than the signature dish from Fu Man Lou in town! Who did you learn this from?"
Chen Laizi didn't bother to speak. His little mouth was stuffed full and he responded incoherently: "Yeah, delicious! Delicious!" While chewing the chicken, he stared at Chen Xiaoru curiously, with a gleam in his eyes.
Chen Xiaoru raised her eyebrows proudly, a sly smile playing on her lips. "Your daughter is naturally intelligent and has a photographic memory! Today, a sudden flash of inspiration struck me, and I came up with this dish. Dad, Mom, what do you think? If we sell this braised chicken, can we make a lot of money?"
"Yes! Definitely!" Chen Laizi's mouth was full of food, but he still didn't forget to flatter, his saliva was almost gushing out.
Chen Xiaoru couldn't help laughing at his greedy look, but suddenly changed the subject, her eyes becoming sharp. "Chen Laizi, tell me the truth, where have you been fooling around all afternoon?"
Chen Laizi was stunned and almost choked on the chicken in his mouth. He lowered his head guiltily, his eyes dodging, and he stammered, "I... I didn't go anywhere..."
Chen Xiaoru wasn't buying it. She put her hands on her hips and demanded, "You still dare to lie? Do you think I don't know your little tricks? Tell me, did you go to the village entrance to gamble with those scoundrels again?"
Chen Laizi shuddered with fear and quickly swallowed the chicken in his mouth, waving his hands repeatedly: "No... no! Girl! I really didn't go to gamble! I... I went..." His eyes rolled around, and suddenly an idea came to him, "I went to the back mountain to collect firewood!"
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