Warm Dinner

Little Qian Qian happily ran over, pulling her grandma to play a game.

Ling Yun was contemplating what ingredients to use for a soup. Upon seeing his mother, he checked her body and found nothing amiss, though she was a bit weak and her spirits weren't great.

"Ah, found it. Similar to market mushrooms, but it's an Immortal World Longevity Mushroom. Regular consumption grants longevity and eternal youth. Although it's a low-level ingredient, it's very suitable for Mom and Qianqian. I'll use it for tonight's soup, and add just a tiny bit of a hundred-thousand-year-old purple ginseng. I'll take the opportunity tonight while cooking to improve their constitutions."

The little one watched Ling Yun busy in the kitchen and pulled on her grandma's sleeve, whispering in her ear, "Nainai, let me tell you, Daddy's cooking is the most delicious." She said it with a proud expression.

Lin Qiuyan thought it was possible her granddaughter hadn't eaten much good food and was used to Ling Yun's cooking, which was why she said that. She didn't think much of it.

Before long, the house was filled with fragrance.

"Daddy, Daddy, Qianqian is hungry." The little one smelled the aroma and couldn't be bothered to play with her grandma anymore. She ran to the kitchen and said in a childish voice, "Qianqian wants a cup of milk first," pointing to the steaming milk beside her.

"Not right now, it's still very hot. Dinner will be ready in five minutes. Wait a little longer," Ling Yun said, smiling as he patted her little head.

A warm dinner was served: a soup, a bowl of milk, egg fried rice, saury, mapo tofu, boiled cabbage, braised chicken, and sweet and sour pork ribs.

Lin Qiuyan was utterly shocked. How could her son be so capable? Everything looked so appetizing, and the taste must be amazing.

Even the most beautiful dishes still needed to be eaten. Lin Qiuyan sat down, and Ling Yun served the rice, placing it in front of her.

"Little Yun'er has grown up and knows how to be filial to me, haha," Lin Qiuyan teased.

What was all this? It was too delicious. This was the first time in her life she had eaten such delicious food. Did my son really make this? I have to believe it; the facts were right before her eyes. It was a hundred times better than what a five-star hotel chef could make. No wonder Qianqian was drooling at the smell. And this soup, how could it be so delicious?

"Daddy, Daddy."

"Daughter, what is it?" Ling Yun asked.

"Little Tiger didn't come to eat. Is he sick? Poor thing."

"It's okay, Qianqian, don't worry. He's just unhappy. I'll go talk to him properly later. You eat obediently."

"Little Yun'er, who is Little Tiger?" Lin Qiuyan asked, confused.

Before Ling Yun could speak, Qianqian eagerly answered in her childish voice, "He's the pet dog Daddy bought for me. We usually eat together. He's a member of our family."

Hearing her granddaughter's explanation, Lin Qiuyan didn't say anything.

Ling Yun got up and went upstairs. Less than a minute later, he came back down, followed by a small puppy.

Seeing this, Qianqian called out, "Little Tiger, come eat quickly!"

"What a cute puppy, it looks like a magic dog," Lin Qiuyan realized.

The puppy then trotted over. As for why it came down to eat again?

Of course, it was because Ling Yun promised to give it an "extra meal." This extra meal was a cup of ten-thousand-year-old Immortal Brew. Only then did it shake off its previous gloom and come down to eat. It was incredibly happy.

Ling Yun gave Qianqian a cup of milk, a cup of ten-thousand-year-old Immortal Brew to the puppy, and took out a cup of million-year-old Beauty Jade Nectar for his mother, diluted, of course.

Lin Qiuyan thought it was a drink and didn't refuse. In front of such delicious food, having a drink wouldn't hurt. The taste was superb!

"Hoo hoo hoo."

It was the same feeling, the same taste. Eating and drinking well with its owner.

Little did Lin Qiuyan know, as she drank the Beauty Jade Nectar, her hair was becoming even blacker and shinier, and the fine lines around her eyes began to fade.

Her complexion improved, but it was subtle. It would be very noticeable after a night's sleep. Ling Yun watched his mother's changes and pondered what excuse he could give tomorrow. He had a headache!

After dinner, Ling Yun couldn't refuse his mother and handed over the task of cleaning up to her.

A car horn sounded from outside. Ling Yun walked over and found it was a delivery for a piano and other musical instruments.

Several staff members carried the items in. After about ten minutes, they were installed. A total of four sets were signed for, and Ling Yun happily wrote his name.

After seeing the delivery people off, Ling Yun planned to close up.

He didn't want to go out tonight. Just then, a Ferrari honked its horn and drove in.

The person who got out of the car was none other than Qin Lan, carrying something in her hand.

Ling Yun muttered, "This woman comes when she says she will, more punctual than my aunt."

"Hello, handsome. Good evening," Qin Lan said with a smile, then walked towards the living room, leaving Ling Yun bewildered.

Ling Yun: "..."

What was going on? Had she taken the wrong medicine tonight? Why was her temper so good? Forget it, no need to know what happened to her.

"Mama," the little one jumped off the sofa upon seeing Qin Lan.

Qin Lan put down her things and scooped her up, kissing her. "Qianqian, did you miss Mommy?"

"Yes."

"Here, see what gift Mommy brought you."

"Wow, it's a big teddy bear doll that Qianqian likes!" the little one exclaimed happily.

Lin Qiuyan, who was washing dishes in the kitchen, heard voices outside, a woman's voice. Then she heard her granddaughter call her Mommy. Oh my goodness, could this be her daughter-in-law? She had to go out and see quickly.

A pair of long, beautiful legs, a celebrity face, and a good figure. Lin Qiuyan mentally gave Qin Lan nine points. She thought, "Is this Qianqian's mother? She is indeed beautiful."

"Hello, I'm Ling Yun's mother," Lin Qiuyan said to Qin Lan.

Qin Lan then noticed Lin Qiuyan coming out of the kitchen and replied politely.

"Hello, huh? Are you Qianqian's grandma? Ling Yun's biological mother?" Because the other person looked to be in her thirties and was very beautiful, she truly couldn't believe it.

"Yes, Ling Yun is my biological son."

After receiving the other party's affirmative answer, Qin Lan was full of disbelief.

"Yes, Grandma's son is Daddy," Little Qian Qian added.

"You're Qianqian's mother?" Lin Qiuyan asked uncertainly.

Qin Lan observed the way Lin Qiuyan looked at her, which was clearly like looking at her own daughter-in-law. She immediately realized the misunderstanding was huge.

"Auntie, I'm not Qianqian's birth mother; I'm the godmother she recognized."

She felt extremely awkward after saying this, her face flushed red.

"Heh, recognized one?" Little Qian Qian said in a milky voice.

Lin Qiuyan also felt embarrassed. The misunderstanding was huge, and she still wanted to ask a few things.

"Mom, stop gossiping." Ling Yun, who had seen through Lin Qiuyan's thoughts, said as he walked in from outside.

"This child, I'm concerned about you, how can you be so ungrateful."

Ling Yun's face was covered in black lines. Was he the type of person who lacked women?