ryethenovel Chapter 143 A Warm Dinner
Chapter 143 A Warm Dinner
Good heavens!
Chen Yuan shouted in his heart.
He finally met a woman who said what she meant and didn't need to be guessed!
If it were before the divorce...
Lin Wei would feel awkward and uncomfortable for a long time whenever she saw him standing with another woman and exchanging a few words.
Chen Yuan couldn't figure out what she was thinking, so he had to guess and coax her for a long time before she would listen.
Very good!
It feels so good to not have to guess!
Chen Yuan took the initiative to extend his hand and gently grasped Su Qingxue's fingers. Her fingertips trembled slightly, but she did not pull away.
"Qingxue, there's a reason I didn't want you to come. Actually, I'm quite afraid of you coming."
Su Qingxue raised her eyes to look at him, only to see that Chen Yuan's gaze was serious and unwavering.
"Afraid I'll come? What do you mean?"
"Because you're too good-looking."
"...!"
Chen Yuan spoke frankly, even with a hint of helplessness.
"I'm not just being polite. If you stand in front of my shop now, all the live streamers and tourists will have to point their cameras at you."
"The worst thing is when there are too many people talking. Internet traffic is the most likely to spread rumors. I don't want you to be filmed by those random cameras, and I don't want it to cause any unnecessary gossip or trouble."
"I can't control what others do, but at least I can protect you and Youyou."
Su Qingxue was stunned, her eyes slightly warming. That grievance vanished without a trace in those sincere words.
"Are you serious?"
"Of course it's true, I don't like to lie."
"Alright then, I forgive you."
Su Qingxue grasped the other person's calloused fingers in her own, her voice softening, her tone gentle and tinged with a hint of grievance.
"We haven't seen each other much for about two weeks..."
"I know, as you've seen online lately, my shop has been incredibly busy."
"Yes, I know. You must take care to rest. Don't always shoulder everything alone."
"Okay, no problem."
To make amends.
This was also to make up for Su Qingxue and her daughter Chen Youyou.
That evening, Chen Yuan took Su Qingxue to the market and bought several kinds of vegetables.
Two hours later.
The table was set with all the dishes that the two of them loved.
"Steamed sea bass; the sea bass is especially fresh today."
"Yoyo's favorite sweet and sour pork ribs."
"Blanched bok choy, the bok choy is so tender and fragrant today."
"This is tomato and beef brisket soup. The beef brisket we bought today is the best and freshest."
Finally, Chen Yuan brought out a plate of freshly grilled cumin lamb skewers with a slightly charred exterior. They were only sprinkled with a little cumin and a small amount of seasoning, making them suitable for children.
Chen Youyou sat at the dining table, wearing bunny pajamas, her eyes shining like two stars.
Every time Chen Yuan served a dish, she would earnestly offer emotional support from the sidelines.
"Dad, you're amazing!"
"Everything Dad made today looks delicious! Dad's amazing!"
"Dad is so good to me, thank you Dad!"
Chen Yuan first served each of them a bowl of soup and set it aside to cool.
Then he served Chen Youyou food, patiently removing fish bones and rib bones.
The sweet and sour pork ribs are stewed until the bones are tender and the meat is so soft that it easily falls off the bone with a touch of chopsticks.
Chen Youyou opened her little mouth and took a big bite.
"Dad, I love this dish you made so much! It's so delicious, much better than the dinner I get at kindergarten!"
These words struck Chen Yuan as somewhat heartbreaking.
Chen Yuan said, "I'm sorry, Youyou, Dad has been really busy these past few days and hasn't been able to make you a proper dinner. Please forgive Dad, okay?"
Chen Youyou raised her face and looked at Chen Yuan very seriously.
"Dad works very hard every day. Our kindergarten teacher said that she saw on the internet that Dad cooks for so many people and that he is extremely tired."
"Dad, you work so hard. If you're tired, it's okay if you don't cook for Youyou."
"Yeah, actually the food at kindergarten is pretty good, Dad."
Hearing his daughter's words, Chen Yuan felt even more distressed.
This little child has already learned to comfort people.
I admit that I've been a little bit negligent as a father.
We can only make up for it doubly in the future.
Su Qingxue sat opposite, watching the father and daughter interact, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
Just then, Chen Youyou suddenly spoke.
"Actually, Aunt Xiaoxue has been taking care of me these past few days. Aunt Xiaoxue is very good to me. Dad, you should be good to Aunt Xiaoxue too."
Chen Yuan was taken aback, then burst out laughing.
He picked up a piece of the tenderest fish belly meat for Su Qingxue, carefully avoiding the fish bones, and gently placed it in her bowl.
"Yes, your Aunt Xiaoxue has been working really hard lately, and I should thank her properly."
"Qingxue, taste my cooking and see if it's gotten worse. I've been making porridge lately, and I don't know if the fish I make will still taste the same."
Su Qingxue, with her rosy cheeks, lowered her head and took a bite of fish.
It's tender and delicious, and the ginger slices perfectly remove any fishy smell.
She looked up at the other person, her eyes sparkling with a hint of teasing.
"When has Mr. Chen's cooking ever been bad? I can't find any fault with it even if I wanted to."
"Go ahead and point out any flaws. I don't care what others say, but if you do, I'll definitely listen to you and improve my skills."
Chen Yuan answered very naturally, in a flat tone, but with obvious bias.
Su Qingxue's ears felt slightly hot. She lowered her head to drink the soup, but couldn't help but smile. Her beautiful face bloomed like a flower.
Chen Youyou, oblivious to the unspoken meaning in their words, held up her small bowl and said...
"Dad, I want to find fault too!"
"Okay, how about Daddy picks one for you?"
"Okay~ I want to eat lots and lots of meat."
The meal was incredibly heartwarming.
After dinner, Chen Yuan was washing dishes in the kitchen, the sound of running water was loud.
Su Qingxue stood at the kitchen doorway, leaning against the door, watching his broad back.
Neither of them spoke.
The moonlight was bright outside the window, and the warm light from the kitchen fell on the two people.
After washing the dishes, Chen Yuan turned off the tap, dried his hands, and turned around.
Without saying a word, he simply moved closer, then gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, his fingertips brushing against her delicate cheek.
The warm touch made both of them hold their breath for a moment.
"You've been working hard lately."
Su Qingxue's face suddenly turned red.
Chen Youyou fell asleep in the living room, hugging her teddy bear, her breathing even.
In the rare warm and quiet night.
It eliminated the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
At this moment, their hearts drew closer and closer.
……
the next day.
The news of Lu Xingye and Chen Yuan's collaboration swept through the entire old street like a gust of wind.