Chu Shi and the servants had long since washed and chopped all the ingredients according to Ye Chen's instructions. The soups that needed stewing and the dishes that needed steaming had already been placed in the pots, everything arranged neatly and clearly.
All Ye Chen had to do was heat the wok, add oil, and start cooking. It was incredibly convenient.
After a flurry of clanging and banging.
The aroma of food soon drifted out from the kitchen, irresistibly tempting.
While everyone was gathered around the three babies, Su Ningwei slipped into the kitchen and moved close to Ye Chen. Her eyes were filled with tenderness as she said, "Achen, you've worked hard! Let me help."
As she spoke, Su Ningwei rolled up her sleeves, intending to lend a hand.
"No need. You're the birthday girl today, so go play obediently. Your husband has got things covered here. Just focus on entertaining our family and friends." Ye Chen smiled as he scooped the last spatulaful of food from the wok onto a plate.
Ye Chen set down the spatula, held Su Ningwei by the shoulders, and escorted her out of the kitchen.
Su Ningwei braced herself against the doorframe, raised her face toward Ye Chen, and pointed at her fair, collagen-plump cheek. Her eyes clearly said, Kiss me already.
Ye Chen glanced around and, seeing that no one was paying attention to them, lowered his head and swiftly kissed Su Ningwei on the cheek.
Su Ningwei turned her head as well and planted a firm kiss on Ye Chen's cheek before obediently heading to the living room.
With a curl of his lips, Ye Chen returned to the kitchen, and his cooking became even more smooth and effortless.
Very soon.
The servants brought dish after dish of Ye Chen's delicious