"Why don't you sit in the yard and enjoy the breeze? I'll have dinner ready in a minute!"
"Hmm, no rush, take your time."
Yu Jiu really had no intention of making a move. She sat leisurely in the yard not far from the kitchen door. From this angle, she could clearly see the entire kitchen and the scene of Xu Zi sweating profusely in the kitchen.
He first cooked the rice, then took out the cured pork and sliced it to make a stir-fried asparagus with cured pork. He also made a stir-fried egg dish. For soup, he made a loofah and egg soup. The dishes were all very simple, and he was very skilled at making them. Before long, the aroma wafted out of the kitchen.
These home-style dishes are all easy to make, but what exactly is "Mighty Dragon Crossing the River"? It's even harder to understand than "Ants Climbing a Tree"!
Xu Zijiang pondered for three whole dishes but still couldn't come up with a solution. He had no choice but to bite the bullet and ask Yu Jiu. He hoped the young educated youth wouldn't look down on his ignorance and would give him a chance!
Xu Zijiang was deep in thought, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. The kitchen was too stuffy. He lifted his shirt to wipe the sweat, then turned around, about to ask Yu Jiu something, when he suddenly noticed Yu Jiu's gaze. What was the young educated youth looking at? Was he looking at his stomach?
...Abs?
The thought flashed through his mind, and he felt like he had grasped something!
At first, Yu Jiu sat with her legs crossed, chin in hand, watching Xu Zi cook with great interest. He was handsome, and his cooking was beautiful too! Mmm, the food smelled delicious, much better than hers. She twitched her nose in rapture, her eyes crinkling as she gazed at the man bustling about in the kitchen.
He was sweating a lot! Well, he's handsome even when he's sweating! Yu Jiu was very certain of Xu Zijiang's good looks. She was staring intently at Xu Zijiang when suddenly, Xu Zijiang lifted his shirt to wipe the sweat from his forehead, using his clothes as a towel. His movements were unrestrained, slightly rude, and unhygienic.
Yu Jiu should have disliked this behavior, but when Xu Zijiang did it, it seemed... exceptionally pleasing to the eye.
She stared intently at Xu Zijiang's eight-pack abs revealed by rolling up his shirt, along with his deep V-line that stretched all the way down to his waistband—sexy and alluring. With her excellent eyesight, she could see that Xu Zijiang's abs were also a wheat-colored tan; his entire body seemed to be evenly tanned. Most importantly, his abdominal muscles were clearly defined, with smooth lines, and each ab muscle was beautifully sculpted.
Yu Jiu couldn't help but lick her lips, feeling a little hot, and a few blushes appeared on her fair face. For some reason, she suddenly wanted to touch those eight-pack abs, to see what they felt like—were they hard as a rock, or soft like her lower abdomen?
Lost in thought, she didn't notice that Xu Zijiang had turned around and caught a glimpse of her alluring gaze. She bit her lip in embarrassment, pretended to come back to her senses naturally, and stood up.
"Is it time to eat?"
"Hmm, but I don't know how to make the 'Dragon Crossing the River' dish you mentioned. Could you describe it to me? As long as I know what the dish is, I'll definitely be able to make it!"
Xu Zijiang emphasized his words, lowering the hem of his shirt that he had lifted. He had been careless; he shouldn't have casually lifted his shirt to wipe his sweat in front of the young educated youth. It made him seem unhygienic and smelly!
Xu Zijiang is much cleaner than the other young men in the team. He changes his clothes every day. However, having grown up in the countryside, he has not been able to shake off some of his rough habits. For example, when he sweats, he just wipes it with his sleeve or the hem of his shirt. When he is tired, he can sit anywhere on the edge of the field. His trouser legs are often covered in dust, as are his buttocks.
Moreover, I sweat a lot, and if the weather is too hot, I only take a shower once a day. Although I don't smell bad, I inevitably have some sweaty smell on my body. The smell is slightly salty and very rough.
"It's actually very simple. Come on, let me show you."
Seeing that he was still pondering this, Yu Jiu couldn't help but smile. She raised her delicate eyebrows triumphantly and went into the kitchen as well.
She deftly took out a bowl and a soup spoon, scooped a spoonful of the loofah and egg soup into the bowl, then took a scallion that Xu Zi hadn't used up after cooking, bent it slightly, put it into the soup, and then she picked up the bowl with a smile.
"Ta-da! Dragon Crossing the River, all done!"
Yu Jiu spoke with pride, a smug smirk playing on her lips. Her face was fair and beautiful, and she possessed the cleverness of a cunning little fox who had successfully outmaneuvered others.
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If this "Dragon Crossing the River" dish wasn't made by the young educated youth, Xu Zijiang would have beaten him into a tomato-juicy soup even if he didn't call the police!
His speechlessness was obvious; his raised brows furrowed in frustration. Finally, he managed a strained praise.
"Wow, this 'Dragon Crossing the River' dish is amazing! It must taste delicious!"
He tried hard to compose himself, but his tone was flat and sarcastic. Yu Jiu pursed his lips and chuckled, his eyelashes trembling, his laughter almost making him angry with embarrassment.
"Ugh, who came up with this lousy dish name? It's a mess, even worse than 'Ants Climbing a Tree'. I'll make 'Ants Climbing a Tree' for you next time. If you want something new, I'll make 'Mother and Child Reunion'."
Xu Zi coughed awkwardly twice, then shoved Yu Jiu to sit down, indicating it was time to eat.
What dish is associated with "Mother and Child Reunion"?
Yu Jiu readily agreed and sat down at the table, taking the bowl as she asked. She thought, "Wife cake doesn't have a wife, so a mother-son reunion doesn't have a mother-son relationship either. The focus is probably on the reunion."
"It's just putting bean sprouts and soybeans together."
So that's how it is! That makes sense, aren't bean sprouts just grown from soybeans? Yu Jiu thought this dish was quite ingenious and immediately made a note of it.
"Captain, didn't you have a good life at Uncle Xu's house before? Then why are you still giving him money?"
While eating, Yu Jiu casually asked a question.
Xu Zijiang answered casually, without his earlier outburst of rage.
"I'm paying for peace and quiet. I was just too lazy to deal with him before. Don't worry, I can make him submit without even hitting him. I won't let him bother you anymore. My family relationships are very simple, it's just me! There will definitely be no difficult relationships to manage!"
Xu Zijiang will emphasize this again.
If he were to say he wanted the money he had given him back, I guarantee his uncle would run away faster than anyone else.
"Yes, yes, I know, you can definitely handle it."
Yu Jiu comforted him by praising him, and then put another piece of food on his plate. Her eyes crinkled into crescents, and she looked beautiful and gentle.
Xu Zijiang happily served Yu Jiu food, forgetting all about that annoying old man. The meal was so enjoyable that it was dark by the time they finished. Yu Jiu wanted to wash the dishes, but Xu Zijiang wouldn't let him. He reluctantly took Yu Jiu back to the educated youth settlement before whistling happily as he went home to wash the dishes.
"We'll send flowers to the young educated youth tomorrow, the biggest and most beautiful kind!"
He secretly planned that while showering, watching the water droplets slide down his chest to his firm abs, if the young educated youth really liked his physique...
His dark eyes flashed as he thought of a good way to test the waters!
Yu Jiu had no idea that after tonight, she would be seduced by the most lewd and rough man!
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