Unfortunately, the Huo family's range hoods had excellent quality control, and no matter how hard Chaochao tried, she couldn't get a few whiffs of that intoxicating aroma.
But at least she managed to get some contact with them!
Chaochao, who had just had a light "appetizer," was not dissatisfied at all. In fact, she was quite proud that she had managed to suck up several mouthfuls of oil from the range hood.
Chaochao wiped away non-existent drool from the corner of her mouth (although it would be soon if she waited any longer), and finally realized that she had been standing in the kitchen for a while, and then began to worry that the chef would kick her out.
No, no, absolutely not.
But it seems like the more I inhale, the hungrier I get...
Chaochao, whose little head was swirling with all sorts of thoughts, barely managed to tear her gaze away from the bubbling pot of soup, and tilted her head back to enthusiastically try to get closer to the chef:
"Uncle, what do you do for a living?"
Chef Pan, who was holding a ladle in one hand and tossing the wok in the other, wearing a chef's hat and professional chef's uniform, was stunned for a moment upon hearing this: "...?"
For a moment, he even began to doubt what he was doing.
If the system had tear glands, it would surely be filled with tears.
What we mean is, it's okay if we don't chat about this topic.
Chef Pan answered hesitantly and without confidence:
"I'm a... chef?"
"No wonder your cooking smells so good, Uncle!"
Chaochao's little mouth started praising without restraint, managing to make Master Pan go from self-doubt to being outwardly polite and modest, while inwardly he was exclaiming, "Yes, my cooking skills are second to none in B City, except for his father-in-law!" He was so happy that the wrinkles on his face spread out in a smile.
So he tossed the wok with even more force, vowing in his heart that he absolutely could not let Miss Chaochao down.
Master Pan was happy, and naturally, Chaochao, who stayed behind to supervise the work and sneak a few whiffs of the aroma, was also quite pleased.
Uncles who work hard are definitely the most handsome.
The only person in the entire kitchen who wasn't very happy was probably Aunt Ning.
She watched as the little dumpling circled around Chef Pan as soon as she entered the room, and felt a pang of jealousy in her heart.
Aunt Ning turned around and sighed quietly, preparing to wash the vegetables.
Just turned on the tap—
"Auntie, would you like me to help you wash the vegetables?"
Chaochao stood on tiptoe, looking at the green leaves arranged in the draining basin. She had already rolled up her sleeves and was ready to get to work at any time. She tilted her head and asked Aunt Ning for her opinion with great enthusiasm.
Instantly, Aunt Ning's slight frustration vanished.
Oh my, what can I say, Miss Chaochao is just too adorable.
"No need, no need, Miss Chaochao, just wait for dinner to start. The other dishes are almost ready, and the glutinous rice ribs will be on the table soon too." Aunt Ning wiped her hands clean and rolled up Chaochao's sleeves.
"Then Auntie's pork ribs must be the best in the world!"
Chaochao gave the highest praise to Aunt Ning's cooking skills.
Because none of the other family members know how to cook.
The system silently provided the correct answer.
In comparison, Aunt Ning's already quite remarkable and increasingly refined culinary skills are simply unparalleled!
Seeing the trust in Miss Chaochao's eyes, Aunt Ning's heart was immediately filled with a burning fighting spirit.
Her smile remained gentle and kind, but a ruthless glint flashed in her eyes as she looked down at the pile of ingredients.
So what if he's the top chef at state banquets!
She was determined to cook the dishes, especially the ribs, perfectly today, to show them that she, the Huo family's true chef, was not to be underestimated!
The system observed the two head chefs in the kitchen, each as meticulous and spirited as if they were on the verge of battle, and then looked at Chaochao, who was leisurely sniffing around. It then deeply understood a principle.
Sure enough, if you can't lead a team, you'll just work yourself to death.
This is a model of a good team leader.
...
In the living room, after watching the little dumpling run off happily, Yu Ning sat blankly on the sofa for a while. The other three people, scattered in various corners, were all busy with their own things; it seemed she was the only guest...
Her eyes stared blankly into the air before suddenly fixing on a shelf in the center of the cupboard.
It was the pink pig she gave to Chaochao.
The tiny pig was placed in a large cabinet, making it hard to notice at first glance. But upon closer inspection, you'd discover that the little pig was wearing an adorable knitted cape.
Yu Ning was stunned for a moment before she smiled. The girl's face was as beautiful and delicate as a white begonia, and her eyes sparkled with the light of dawn.
Hmph, she has a place here too.
Actually, before Chaochao returned with her family and friends, there was still one person at the Huo family's house.
"You're all here today?"
The young man's languid voice rose slightly, carrying a hint of surprise.
Jiang Chi, who had just woken up from a nap, leaned against the bedroom door. His loose brown pajamas accentuated the broad shoulders, narrow waist, and solid abdominal contours of the young man. He lowered his peach blossom eyes and glanced at the young man in the living room on the first floor. After speaking, he fell silent for a short while.
These young and beautiful women.
Jiang Chizhen felt that even some royal residences in the previous dynasty might not have been as lively as his.
How can you blame his angelic little sister?
Jiang Chi revealed a detached, Buddhist-like smile.
Xie Jingcheng, Yu Ci, and Pei Yushen looked at Jiang Chi, who was slowly walking downstairs, upon hearing the sound. They showed no surprise, but calmly smiled and greeted him.
Yu Ning was the only one at the scene who was meeting Jiang Chi for the first time.
The kind that's alive, not something hidden on a classmate's phone lock screen.
However, she did know something about Jiang Chi.
Because after she learned that Chaochao had become a top star in China after appearing on a variety show, she stayed up all night watching three episodes of "Liang Beibei".
She has collected countless "Chao Chao Chao" clips on Bilibili. Although she can't compare to the top-ranked fan who spends a lot of money, she still spent all the coins on the entire machine in just one night.
The editing skill, the quality, and the speed are all so impressive that even outsiders would praise the food as being exceptionally well-prepared.
Naturally, he also knew that Chaochao's older brother was the top star Jiang Chi.
Yu Ning was lost in thought, her mind filled with images of the little dumpling that she could laugh at every time she relived them. When her thoughts drifted back, she realized that Jiang Chi was standing not far in front of her, moving slowly and deliberately.
"Who are you--"
The young man raised an eyebrow and looked at the girl who was standing there staring at him in a daze. Although he had never seen her before, he had a general idea of what was going on.
As expected.
"Yu Ning".
The girl, suddenly waking up, answered quickly and instinctively.
Jiang Chi nodded calmly, his expression remaining impassive.
However, a secret surprise lingered in her heart—
Today's one seems to be fairly normal?
After quickly giving her name, Yu Ning, having fully realized her mistake, wondered if such a brief introduction was inappropriate. It was their first meeting, and she didn't want to leave a rude impression on Chaochao's family. So she opened her mouth and said, "Hello, Gou Chi—"
The entire room fell into a deathly silence.
Jiang Chi, who thought he had run into a fan, was speechless.
The branches and leaves are no longer pruned, the remote control is no longer pressed, and the tea is no longer poured.
A small gray bird, acting as a crow, flew high and low outside the French windows: "Chirp—chirp—chirp—"
Help! My life!!
Yu Ning, who accidentally activated her ultimate skill right in front of him, had a blank mind except for those three big words that kept repeating.
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