Conquering with Delicious Food!

"Xue Qinghe, you actually know how to cook?!"

Nan Gongling subconsciously swallowed, asking in disbelief.

"Just a little skill. It's nothing worth mentioning."

Su Xian waved his hand nonchalantly. This was nothing; he knew far more than this. Don't praise me too much now, or you'll run out of words later.

"Come on, everyone, give it a try."

As he spoke, Su Xian brought over the fish and Stir-Fried Bullfrog, then sat down beside Qian Renxue.

The enticing fragrance burst forth in an instant. Even Qian Renxue's eyes lit up as she involuntarily took two breaths.

"It certainly looks good. Xue Qinghe, you must have put a lot of effort into learning this, and the preparation method is rather unusual too."

The Steamed Fish was garnished with red and green, its snowy white, tender flesh faintly visible. It looked especially plump and succulent, and Nan Gongling smiled in delight.

"Hehe... He probably learned it somewhere else. In any case, it isn't a craft from Heaven Dou City."

Hearing Nan Gongling notice the issue, Xue Ye hurriedly explained for him. Looking at the dishes, his appetite was thoroughly whetted, and he wanted to taste this delicacy from the future.

"Come on, dig in!"

With the corners of his lips raised, Su Xian waved proudly. He then picked up a piece of fish, dipped it in the sauce, and placed it in Qian Renxue's bowl, gently reminding her:

"This fish is very sweet, though the seasonings might have a slight spiciness to them. Try it and see if you like it. In the future, I can cook for you every day at home."

That gentle, considerate image of a man doting on his wife left all four of them stunned.

As expected, once a man gets a wife, he forgets his mother!

Nan Gongling sighed inwardly. Xue Ye also felt rather sour inside, as though his son had been snatched away.

Assaulted by the sour stench of romance, Xue Wuji and Xue Mingtong felt deeply wounded. While silently shoveling food into their mouths, they secretly made up their minds.

Showing off your relationship, huh?

Flaunting your love, huh?

Just wait!

When I get back, I'll find a girl I like too. Let's see if I don't fucking show you up!

"Can you stop doing this?!"

Overwhelmed by embarrassment, Qian Renxue's face was flushed red. She felt as if she were burning and wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

"Try it. It tastes pretty good," Su Xian urged, completely unaware.

"Mm."

Qian Renxue responded softly. Her face crimson, she picked up the fish and put it into her mouth. A wondrous flavor immediately spread across her tongue.

"It's so delicious!"

Qian Renxue's eyes brightened, and she covered her little mouth as she cried out in surprise. She had never eaten fish this delicious before.

There was not even the slightest fishy taste. The flesh was soft and tender, falling apart like tofu, while its sweet, mellow flavor exploded in her mouth.

Compared to the grilled fish she had eaten in the past, this preparation was far more flavorful. It made one's appetite surge, unable to resist taking another bite.

"I'm glad you like it!"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Su Xian smiled slightly, and Qian Renxue blushed again. Just as he was about to serve her some frog meat, dissatisfied coughing sounded from the side.

"Mother, you should try some too. It tastes wonderful. Xue Er has already tasted it for you."

Looking at the resentful and angry Nan Gongling and Xue Ye, Su Xian hurriedly placed fish in both their bowls. His face was full of innocent smiles, making the two of them roll their eyes.

Tasted it for us?

You let your wife have the first bite, and now you're putting on an act!

Bah! What a piece of work!

Though they were dissatisfied with Su Xian, Nan Gongling and Xue Ye moved quickly, immediately tasting the food.

"It really is so delicious. How had I never eaten food like this before?"

Nan Gongling exclaimed, gazing fervently at the fish on the table.

Before Su Xian could say anything, Xue Wuji and Xue Mingtong had already completely let loose and begun wolfing it down.

Seeing their exaggerated eating, Xue Ye joined them without the slightest hesitation.

Although Qian Renxue was already full, she still could not resist having another couple of bites.

In no time at all, the entire fish was picked clean.

Su Xian: ...

It seems I haven't even eaten yet?!

"Wuji, you two should learn from your Big Brother and understand how to be filial to your parents. Don't you agree?"

Seeing that the fish was nearly gone and the two of them still refused to stop, Xue Ye raised his brows and reminded them in a sinister tone.

Xue Wuji and Xue Mingtong: ...

As expected of Old Dad. His way with words was truly impressive!

If I didn't know you were trying to steal the fish, I might really feel guilty.

But!

Not this time!

"Imperial Father, the fish is too delicious. Such intense flavors might affect your health, so Second Brother and I should bear the burden for you."

Xue Mingtong did not yield in the slightest despite Xue Ye's status.

The reason they were eating so quickly was entirely for Xue Ye's health!

It definitely was not because the fish tasted too good!

That's right!

Exactly!

"Doesn't Imperial Father usually dislike eating fish?" Xue Wuji could not help muttering.

"Argh! You two unfilial sons!"

"..."

Seeing Xue Ye scrambling for food with his two sons like a child, Nan Gongling could not help laughing. She had not seen such a warm scene in a very long time.

"Xue Qinghe, have some too. You've worked hard."

Under the watchful gazes of Xue Ye and the other two, Nan Gongling placed the final whole piece of fish into Su Xian's bowl. Her eyes were filled with satisfaction.

With Nan Gongling making her move, Xue Ye and the others had no choice but to give up and obediently settle down.

"Mother, this frog meat is quite good too. You should try some, though it may be a little spicy, so be careful."

Feeling warmth fill his heart, Su Xian's eyes reddened slightly. He pointed to the other plate of frog meat and spoke gently.

"Alright, I'll try it."

Nan Gongling nodded. It was indeed somewhat spicy, just as Su Xian had said, but the flavor was equally exquisite, and she could handle it.

"You three father and sons, stop staring. If you want some, help yourselves."

Seeing Xue Ye looking at it eagerly, full of longing and anticipation yet not daring to speak, Nan Gongling said.

"Hold it!"

Seeing those three foodies trying to make a move again, Su Xian immediately stopped them.

Damn it!

He had not even eaten yet, and those three foodies had already demolished the whole fish.

And now they wanted to come ravage this dish too. Was that something a human being should do?

Don't forget, I made these dishes!

"Xue Qinghe—Big Brother—what are you doing?"

Seeing Su Xian directly carry the plate away, Xue Ye and the other two glared at him furiously, their eyes practically spitting fire.

"I haven't even eaten yet! What are you fighting over?"

"That plate just now was for you three. This plate belongs to us three now. Aren't you three grown men ashamed to fight over it?" Su Xian replied with contempt.

"Uh..."

At those words, Xue Ye and the other two could no longer save face. They could only put down their chopsticks in frustration.

"That's more like it. Mother, you two eat more."

Su Xian nodded in satisfaction. He then served some more food to Qian Renxue and Nan Gongling before finally beginning to eat at ease.

Amazing, it smells so good!!