72 Wedding Night
Yu Chun felt she had no way to repay the Jian family workshop for giving her a 102-carat super diamond ring as her wedding ring.
Therefore, having no way to repay her, Yu Chun made a momentous decision.
He solemnly told Chu Xiao that he would personally cook dinner on their first day of marriage.
"I've looked at all the menus!" Yu Chun confidently handed her phone to Chu Xiao.
Chu Xiao took a look and saw that there were six dishes and one soup: braised pork hock, steamed sea bass, four-happiness meatballs, honey lotus root, sweet and sour pork, blanched lettuce, and cordyceps duck soup. These were the same menus that Yu Chun had browsed when she was angry.
Chu Xiao thought about it carefully.
In my memory, this young master seemed to have never cooked a meal except for making spicy hot pot.
In her original novel, there was never a scene where the young master cooked. As for his romantic scenes with the female lead... it seems like they were either on a private date or on their way to one.
She vaguely remembered that in the original novel, when Young Master Yu visited the female lead who was hospitalized, the chicken soup he brought, which was touted as his "first cooking demonstration," was made by Wang Ma, who had taken care of him since he was a child. He was only responsible for putting a free-range chicken in the soup.
As a result, he was so cocky that he tripped on the steps at the hospital entrance, causing the thermos to fly out of his hand and the chicken soup to be completely wasted.
In the end, the female lead drank the chicken soup that he had temporarily ordered from the thermos.
Chu Xiao asked with a doubtful look, "Have you ever cooked before?"
Yu Chun shook her head: "No."
"..."
Judging from your confidence, anyone who didn't know better would think you'd have at least ten years of cooking experience.
Chu Xiao thought that it was okay for a beginner to cook simple home-style dishes, such as scrambled eggs with tomatoes or stir-fried shredded potatoes with vinegar. But starting with something like braised pork hock or sweet and sour pork tenderloin sounded unreliable.
The image that flashed through her mind was of Yu Chun frying the dishes until they were black and charred, and after all that hard work, the dishes ended up in a chaotic mess in the trash can.
In order not to undermine Yu Chun's confidence, she carefully considered her words of persuasion: "Wouldn't it be too hard for you to do it yourself? Why don't you let Wang Ma do it? Or have Uncle Xu call someone over?"
Yu Chun blushed and said, "I want to cook it for you myself!"
Now, the thought of Chu Xiao eating the food he cooked makes him very happy, and he feels a strange sense of satisfaction.
Chu Xiao continued to persuade her, "There will be other opportunities in the future."
Yu Chun strongly disagreed: "It's different. Today is the day we get our marriage certificate. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event."
Chu Xiao: "How about we change it to three dishes and a soup? Wouldn't six dishes and a soup be too much work?"
She was genuinely worried that she wouldn't have dinner tonight.
Yu Chun refused seriously.
He skillfully pulled up a recipe app on his phone and a book of "A Complete Guide to Wedding Recipes and Their Meanings": "Good things come in pairs! Six dishes also represent good fortune, signifying a smooth and successful life! There are many meanings to this!"
Chu Xiao: "Then how about replacing the braised pork hock and sweet and sour pork with some other simpler dishes?"
Yu Chun: "Braised pork hock symbolizes a happy and fulfilling married life, with everyone reunited. Sweet and sour pork tenderloin symbolizes a life with both sweet and sour flavors, and a relationship that grows stronger with each bite. We can't change it!"
"That--"
"This menu was carefully selected by me; each item has a beautiful meaning, and it wouldn't be appropriate to change any of them!"
"I--"
"You don't need to help me, I'll make it myself. You just wait to eat."
After Yu Chun finished speaking, she pulled out a brand new apron with the words "God of Chef" printed on it from somewhere and tied it on with great seriousness.
He took out another splash shield and put it on his head, and finally solemnly picked up a brand new kitchen knife with the label still on.
"Oh right, there's another essential piece of equipment for a master chef!" Yu Chun rushed to the living room and pulled out the chef's hat she had bought at the supermarket that afternoon from her shopping bag.
"..."
She said, "Why is Yu Chun, this shut-in, suddenly so keen on going to the supermarket?"
Good heavens, it turns out he had planned all along to play the role of a virtuous husband and loving father.
Seeing Yu Chun fully equipped and ready to fight, Chu Xiao silently swallowed all her words.
She touched her belly with emotion.
Luckily, the lunch was so delicious that I accidentally ate too much and I don't feel hungry at all now.
She should be able to wait for Yu Chun's meal.
So Chu Xiao waited from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
After ending an impromptu international video conference with her small mining company, which she had been too busy with lately, Chu Xiao closed her laptop and rubbed her stomach, which had been protesting for almost an hour.
She turned to look out the window; the night was deep, and the city was already ablaze with lights.
Looking down at the building again, I saw that some people walking their dogs in the community garden had already gone home one after another.
Why hasn't Yu Chun come to call her for dinner yet?
Chu Xiao couldn't help but get up and leave the study, heading to the kitchen.
The counter was piled high with bowls and plates, and sauces were splattered everywhere, as if a world war had taken place.
Her gaze shifted to the trash can, and sure enough, she saw several charred "unidentified objects" lying pitifully inside.
Yu Chun herself was standing next to the trash can, her delicate face still smeared with soy sauce.
"How's it going?"
Yu Chun proudly presented the braised pork hock and sweet and sour pork tenderloin, which had survived among the many "sacrifices" and looked very appealing: "Two dishes have already been completed! The cordyceps and old duck soup is also simmering and can be served at any time."
"..."
Chu Xiao fell silent.
Two dishes in four hours? At Yu Chun's snail's pace, she'll probably starve forever.
"Alright, Chef Yu, I'll take care of the rest."
Chu Xiao hooked her finger, pulled open the apron tie of Yu Chun, took the "God of Cookery" apron, and tied it on herself.
Yu Chun felt a great sense of accomplishment, and holding up her spoon, she tried to persuade him further: "I promised I'd cook tonight..."
"There will be plenty of opportunities for you to shine in the future. The dinner on the first day after you get your marriage certificate is about participation, not individual heroism."
Chu Xiao gently but firmly chased Yu Chun out of the kitchen.
She picked up the kitchen knife, and with swift, steady movements, the sound of her chopping vegetables blended together.
Half an hour later, Chu Xiao brought the remaining four dishes to the table, and the two finally ate their dinner.
Yu Chun's gaze was immediately drawn to the steamed sea bass in the center of the table.
The fish is as white as jade, with a unique peacock-like shape and an enticing aroma.
He gently picked up a plump piece from the belly, put the trembling fish meat into his mouth, and found it to be tender, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth.
Yu Chun's eyes widened in surprise: "So tender! It's so delicious!"
Chu Xiao curled the corners of her lips, secretly pleased.
She had previously trained with the family chef for a month.
Although she doesn't usually cook, judging from Yu Chun's reaction, her cooking skills obviously haven't deteriorated.
Chu Xiao also picked up a piece of braised pork knuckle made by Yu Chun.
Yu Chun waited anxiously for the evaluation: "How was it?"
"Hmm..." Chu Xiao chewed and swallowed, pondering for a long while with a serious expression.
Yu Chun's heart sank.
It crashed!
I should have ordered takeout and pretended it was homemade.
How embarrassing...
He got up dejectedly and took away the plate of braised pork hock: "It's not good, so let's not eat this."
Seeing Yu Chun's once beautiful face now all wrinkled, Chu Xiao burst out laughing.
“It’s delicious,” she quickly stopped Yu Chun. “It’s stewed until tender and flavorful, it’s especially good.”
Yu Chun glared at Chu Xiao.
They're just playing tricks on him again!
That despicable woman!
Seeing that Yu Chun was about to get angry again, Chu Xiao put his arm around Yu Chun's slender waist, personally fed her a piece of food, and skillfully diverted Yu Chun's attention.
"Eating honey-glazed lotus root brings a sweet and happy life."
...
After a dinner filled with twists and turns yet also sweet moments, the long-awaited wedding night finally arrived.
Yu Chun peeked around and glanced into the bathroom.
Hearing the "whoosh" of running water, he turned around and went to the laundry room, where he took out the three wedding night "battle robes" he had secretly bought that afternoon from the dryer.
The three pieces of fabric each had their own unique charm, but Yu Chun chose red without hesitation.
He felt that since it was his wedding night, he should definitely dress in something festive.
Imagining the burning gaze Chu Xiao might give him when he saw this, his ears started to burn.
After secretly changing into her "battle robe" under her pajamas, Yu Chun returned to the bedroom as if nothing had happened. Just then, Chu Xiao walked out of the bathroom wearing a bathrobe, his face still damp with moisture.
Yu Chun watched as water droplets slid down Chu Xiao's increasingly defined jawline, across his long, fair neck, and finally disappeared into the shadows beneath the loose collar of his bathrobe. She unconsciously swallowed.
Chu Xiao stared at Yu Chunyin's Adam's apple bobbing slightly as she swallowed, and unconsciously licked her bright red lips.
When the two of them fell onto the soft bed, they were already locked in a passionate kiss.
After the long, lingering kiss, the refreshing minty scent in his mouth left Chu Xiao feeling somewhat dazed.
This taste... is exactly the same as our chaotic and exciting first time in the hotel.
The boy in her arms was just as he had been before, with a delicate face and innocent eyes, but now his watery eyes were filled with her image.
Chu Xiao felt a wave of tenderness wash over her.
She pressed herself against him again.
"Hmm..."
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