Chapter 350 Heart-Shaped Steak
Si Jingxu had someone prepare the ingredients in the refrigerator in advance.
The movements were clumsy, but every step was correct.
The aroma of butter mingled with the fragrance of meat filled the air as the heart-shaped steak was ready.
He bent down and carefully arranged the decorative flowers beside him.
He turned around with the plate in his hand and saw a scene he would never forget for the rest of his life.
His favorite little feather, with gentle eyes and a smile on her face, stood at the kitchen doorway, holding a puppy, watching him.
His heart was hit with just the right amount of force, making him slightly tipsy even without drinking.
"What delicious food have you made?" Shen Buyu peeked in. "Wow! Steak! Heart-shaped steak! Jinbao, we have something delicious to eat!"
“It can’t eat this,” Si Jingxu said, placing the plate on the table. “This was made for you by your boyfriend, so you can’t give it to it.”
Hearing the jealousy in his words, Shen Buyu gently put the puppy on the ground.
She walked behind Si Jingxu, pressed her face against his back, and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Brother Jingxu, how are you so amazing? Steak is the hardest to cook. If you don't control the heat well, the meat won't taste good. But yours looks just right."
Si Jingxu's lips curled up, his tone firm, "I'm not buying your act."
"Can I eat the steak that my amazing boyfriend cooked himself?"
"Eat it while it's hot." Si Jingxu stopped teasing her and patted the back of her hand. "I'll pour you a glass of juice."
Enjoying a rare moment of alone time, Si Jingxu and Shen Buyu sat facing each other at the dining table, discussing Si Jingxu's first experience in the kitchen.
"It's actually not difficult. If you follow the steps correctly and control the heat properly, it's very simple," he said.
As Shen Buyu chewed on the tender and juicy steak, he nodded repeatedly. "That's amazing! The first time I stir-fried beef, it was so tough and I couldn't chew it. My brother insisted that I had cooked beef skin."
"Did he eat?" Si Jingxu raised an eyebrow.
“Yes, he ate it,” Shen Buyu said, taking a bite of vegetables. “He didn’t finish the first meal; he saved it to chew like beef jerky.”
Si Jingxu's lips curved into a smile.
The two chatted casually, sharing the strange relatives and interesting things they encountered during the Chinese New Year.
Time passed peacefully and warmly.
Jinbao found its owner and nestled quietly at Shen Buyu's feet.
Later, its owner, worried that it was cold, picked it up and placed it on his lap.
"Why did you suddenly decide to give me a puppy?" Shen Buyu asked only after he had finished eating.
"When we went out together before, you were so envious of other people's Border Collies that they could catch frisbees and even help their owners watch the car. Have you forgotten?"
Shen Buyu thought about it and realized that there seemed to be such a thing, but she couldn't remember the details very well.
"Thank you, Brother Jingxu. I really like this puppy, and I will definitely take good care of it."
"In the future, we can take Jinbao for walks and play frisbee outdoors on weekends," Si Jingxu envisioned a bright future.
“Okay,” Shen Buyu readily agreed.
The two played at home for a while longer, then Si Jingxu drove Shen Buyu home.
Jinbao's dog food, doghouse, and dog toys were packed up and brought to the Shen family with Shen Buyu.
The Shen family welcomed the arrival of the puppy.
“This little thing looks smart,” Lan Xinyan said, patting the puppy’s head. Jinbao tilted his head up and sniffed her affectionately. “Oh my, so cute. How come it’s so good at getting things done?”
Shen Zhiye rummaged through the dog food bag. "The dog food is good, no additives. How much can it eat in one meal?"
Shen Yanzhou pushed up his glasses. "This breed of dog is very smart. Take good care of it and treat it like a well-behaved child."
Shen Yunqi chuckled and leaned over to pinch the puppy's paws. "Then raise it well and tell me where Shen Buyu's secret stash is hidden later."
“Hehe,” Shen Buyu chuckled mischievously, “Brother, do you believe that Jinbao will find your little treasure chest and give it all to me later?”
"Don't bother, I don't have a secret stash of money, I've already given you all my money." Shen Yunqi rubbed her head, "You're not even as good as Jinbao."
“Dad!” Shen Buyu turned around and complained.
"Shen Yunqi! You can forget about your car!" Shen Zhiye roared. "If you bully your sister again, you'll be riding a shared bike to work."
Shen Yunqi: ...
The family played around the puppy for a long time, then Chen Buyu remembered his serious business.
"Grandpa is coming over for dumplings tomorrow! I invited him!"
Shen Zhiye held his water glass to his lips, forgetting to drink. "You invited him, and he came?"
Shen Buyu nodded. "Yes, my brothers and I will pick up Grandpa tomorrow. He agreed."
Shen Zhiye blinked. This shouldn't be the case. He had asked his father so many times, but it had never worked out.
"Oh dear, what kind of dumplings does the old man like?" Lan Xinyan suddenly became a little nervous. "Zhiye, call Dad's housekeeper and ask him what he likes. I need to prepare in advance."
"Don't panic, don't panic," Shen Zhiye quickly comforted his wife. "Dad isn't picky about food. He even went hungry when he was a child. He has no dietary restrictions and isn't picky about food. He can just follow us."
"We can't just eat dumplings, we need to prepare some other dishes too." Lan Xinyan called her daughter over, "Sweetie, help Mom think about what Grandpa likes to eat."
Without a second thought, Shen Buyu said, "Grandpa loves Dongpo pork knuckle. Every time we go to Grandpa's house for a meal, there is always this dish on the table."
“Okay, let’s set up a table like Jingyi did last time,” Lan Xinyan said, having made up her mind and feeling less nervous. “I never thought that after all these years, your grandfather would finally be willing to come to our house.”
We invite them every year, but we can't get them to come.
The old man simply dismissed them with the words, "I don't like going out."
This is truly a rare opportunity.
Although they were all afraid of the old man and knew that he didn't like them, they were still family and had only one father, so of course they wanted to visit and get closer to him.
“My daughter is the best,” Shen Zhiye said, revealing the truth. “Maybe it’s true, as my daughter says, that Dad doesn’t hate us that much.”
“Grandpa doesn’t mind me!” Shen Buyu raised his hand and recounted what had happened that afternoon.
Shen Zhiye was incredibly surprised, "Your grandfather said himself that he wasn't bothered???"
Shen Buyu nodded. "More real than real gold. I have two witnesses."
"No, no, no, daughter, Dad isn't questioning you, it's just... it's just... why has your grandfather never been so kind to me?"
Shen Yunqi chuckled and nudged Chen Yanzhou, "Big brother, has Grandpa ever given you a smile?"
Shen Yanzhou thought carefully for a moment, "No, what about you?"
“Not only did he not, he also glared at me.” Shen Yunqi said cheerfully, not sad at all. “Once I took Buyu to climb a tree to catch birds, and when Grandpa saw it, he was practically fuming.”
“Don’t talk about it,” Shen Buyu said, unwilling to bring up this dark history. “Grandpa cut down the tree the next day.”
After speaking, Shen Buyu and Shen Yunqi exchanged a glance.
"elder brother."
"ah."
"Does Grandpa cut down the tree because he hates us, or because he's afraid we'll fall?" Shen Buyu's head was a little itchy, as if something new had popped up.
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