While cooking, Shen Lin demonstrated his culinary skills, proving that he was indeed capable of cooking, just as he had said.
After Ye Xinning finished cooking the dishes she was in charge of, she stood next to Shen Lin and watched him cook.
His movements were very skillful, and Ye Xinning couldn't help but ask, "When you were learning to cook, did any accidents happen?"
Shen Lin looked at her, puzzled. "What kind of accident could happen while cooking?"
Ye Xinning, "..."
That seems to make some sense.
So, not everyone who learns to cook will burn down the kitchen?
She looked down, lost in thought. Shen Lin turned to look at her. "So, what did you make when you were cooking?"
"It's nothing, it's just that when I was abroad, the place I was staying almost burned down."
She said casually, "But thinking about what happened back then, I realized I really don't have any talent for cooking."
The first time she tried to cook, she burned the pot. The second time she tried to cook, she not only burned down the kitchen, but almost burned down her apartment as well.
Shen Lin frowned, utterly incredulous that she could do such a thing.
"And then? How did you learn it?"
"That's how I learned. Since I live alone, if I didn't learn to cook, I would always have to order takeout. I don't really like the taste of takeout. Gradually, I learned to make some simple dishes, and then my skills got better and better."
Shen Lin had never inquired deeply about her past abroad, and now, hearing her speak of it, he felt puzzled. "You're the eldest daughter of the Ye family, why don't you hire a maid?"
Ye Xinning lowered her head and fiddled with the bracelet on her wrist, a subconscious action. "At that time, my relationship with my mother was terrible. I was just being stubborn and refused to ask her for any material help. She also hardened her heart and ignored me. That period was probably the worst time I've ever had, at least financially."
Shen Lin asked again, "Why are you arguing with Mom?"
Because she didn't want to leave Nancheng, because she didn't accept Huo Qijun.
Ye Xinning didn't tell Shen Lin these things. In the end, it was just that she was still upset about her parents' separation, and it wasn't anything particularly special.
"Just throwing a tantrum."
She thought for a moment and then answered.
"Then what happened next? If it was out of spite, why did you agree to the marriage alliance with me?"
"Because I like you."
“The coffee shop was where we first met,” Shen Lin said, enunciating each word clearly.
Ye Xinning knew she would say that. No matter how much time had passed, Shen Lin would not believe it. However, from Shen Lin's perspective, the day they met at the coffee shop was indeed their first meeting.
"Look, you don't believe me even if I tell you. It's okay, if you don't believe me, then don't believe me. Just pretend that I had a crush on you and admired Mr. Shen's reputation, so I agreed to the marriage proposal without even thinking about it when my family mentioned it."
Shen Lin still had doubts about what she said, and Ye Xinning didn't want to continue the topic. She turned her gaze to the shrimp in Shen Lin's pot and said, "They should be almost done."
Shen Lin withdrew his gaze. "We can start preparing for dinner now."
"Um."
...
Ye Xinning and Shen Lin sat together at the dining table.
She picked up her chopsticks and took a bite of Chen Lin's cooking; it tasted delicious!
She didn't hold back her praise, saying, "It's delicious."
Do you like it?
"I like it."
Ye Xinning tried another dish, which was also very delicious. She smiled and said, "So, Mr. Shen, could you cook more often in the future?"
"Can't."
Ye Xinning, "..."
Refusing without even thinking is typical of Shen Lin's style.
She pursed her lips and lowered her voice, "What a waste of such a talent for cooking."
"I'm very busy. There are many things to do at the company. It's okay to do it occasionally, but I can't do it every day." Shen Lin sighed and explained, seeing that she didn't seem very interested.
"I know." Ye Xinning knew he had a lot to do every day. "I was just saying. Do you think I don't know how busy you are? But you know, your cooking is really delicious."
She praised him again, a smile playing on her lips, "Then I'll have the chef learn how to make it for you in the future."
"Um."
Ye Xinning agreed verbally, but in her heart she didn't know whether she liked the person who cooked the dish or the taste of the dish.
But that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that she really enjoys being with Shen Lin right now.
...
After dinner, Ye Xinning and Shen Lin sat on the sofa. Shen Lin was on the phone, and Ye Xinning didn't know who was on the other end. She could only hear Shen Lin speaking fluent French, and Ye Xinning guessed that it was another business partner from a French-speaking country.
She didn't disturb Shen Lin and instead took out her notebook to process the materials related to Grandma Yang's case.
Midway through, she became very thirsty and called Aunt Ning over.
"Is there anything you need, madam?"
"I'd like something cold to drink. Aunt Ning, could you get me a glass of ice water?"
Aunt Ning nodded and turned to leave.
"Wait."
Shen Lin suddenly spoke, switching from French to Chinese.
Ye Xinning cast a puzzled look at him.
"Pour her a glass of hot milk or warm water."
Ye Xinning reminded him, "I want it iced."
"Don't you know how much pain you're in during your period? Drinking iced water in this freezing weather? Aunt Ning, just give her a glass of warm water."
After finishing his domineering speech, Shen Lin continued talking to the person on the other end of the phone, switching back to French.
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