The next day, Yue Hongchen and his wife used the ingredients Cao Yu brought back to cook more than a dozen different dishes.
Their cooking skills were truly exceptional; the dishes were so delicious that it almost made you swallow your tongue.
Cao Yu was naturally full of praise for this, and Meng Hongchen also ate very happily, and couldn't help but laugh and say, "It's fortunate that you came to my house, otherwise how could I have tasted so much delicious food?"
"Hehe, thank you, boyfriend." He gave Cao Yu a quick kiss on the cheek, and Cao Yu reached out to wipe away the food grease that still lingered.
"So, you brought me back just for food?" Cao Yu looked at her speechlessly. So this girl had ulterior motives for bringing him here.
It was so heartbreaking for him that he couldn't help but eat a few more bites of food.
Mmm, oh my god, it smells so good!
At this moment, there was a somewhat awkward silence between them. Meng Hongchen smiled mischievously and said, "Well, what else?"
"Meng, you glutton, don't eat your way into a pig!"
"You're the pig, you big idiot!"
During these past few days, Yue Hongchen and his wife stayed at home with Cao Yu and the others, and the couple would personally cook some delicious meals every day.
Cao Yu also clearly felt that his father-in-law's opinions of him were gradually fading, and sometimes the two would get together for a drink.
Therefore, it's inevitable that some funny scenes will occur.
Every time Meng Hongchen saw these scenes, she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Especially after the two of them got drunk, Cao Yu put his arm around his father's shoulder and mumbled, "From today onwards, you're my older brother."
"Brother, please accept my bow."
And whenever this happened, her father would suddenly become serious and say, "Little brother, don't worry, I'll protect you from now on and make sure you live a life of luxury."
When the two men sobered up and recalled the incident, they were both so embarrassed that they barely spoke to each other for a day or two.
Until one day, Cao Yu spoke first, saying, "Brother, how about we each stick to our own way from now on?"
Yue Hongchen glared at him fiercely a few times, "Are you asking for a beating?"
After spending about a week with them, Yue Hongchen and his wife went on to manage their restaurant business.
Although neither of them lacked money, the two of them just couldn't stay idle, and besides, they knew that the young couple needed to spend more time together.
Yue Hongchen's restaurant wasn't far from the town center; it was in a central location. Coupled with their superb culinary skills, it always had a steady stream of customers.
Early in the morning, Cao Yu pulled Meng Hongchen to brush her teeth and wash her face. When they arrived at the kitchen, the prepared food was already laid out on the table and kept fresh using Soul Tool.
It's obvious that Mom and Dad have only just left.
Without giving it much thought, the two of them took Meng Hongchen's hand and sat down, then ate the breakfast their parents had prepared.
"By the way, Mom and Dad won't be home for lunch, so what are we going to do with our food?" Suddenly realizing the crucial issue, Meng Hongchen put down her chopsticks and asked.
Suddenly, an idea struck her, and a smile appeared on her face as she looked at Cao Yu and said, "How about... I cook it? What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, I immediately sensed something was wrong.
Turning to look at her, Cao Yu's eyes were full of doubt as he asked, "Do you know how to do it?"
"Yes... yes... just a little bit, just a little bit." Meng Hongchen said somewhat shyly, her fingers twisting tightly together.
Meeting his gaze, Meng Hongchen saw nothing but distrust in his eyes, which immediately ignited her anger. She said, " Cao Yu! You don't trust me? I already told you I only know a little bit, not everything."
This seemed to be her last act of defiance; even the confidence to utter those words sounded so weak.
Cao Yu asked curiously, "So how did you manage to eat when your parents weren't home?"
"Of course I'll go to a restaurant for a free meal and help out while I'm at it." Then, adopting a reckless attitude, she whispered, "Actually, my cooking isn't as good as my parents'. They all say... what I cook... is inedible."
This isn't food for humans? I was genuinely shocked.
Upon hearing this, Cao Yu couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. Luckily, he hadn't agreed to let her make lunch earlier.
However, Meng Hongchen is indeed a bit of a waste. With parents who are such good cooks, it's a real pity that she doesn't secretly learn some skills.
"Alright, I'll cook lunch. I'll let you try my cooking too. Of course, it won't taste as good as Mom and Dad's, but at least it'll be edible."
Fortunately, the Storage Soul Tool also contained ingredients specifically for making fried chicken, and chicken, the main ingredient, was easy to buy here.
Before she knew it, it was noon. Meng Hongchen was initially curious about what he was going to do, but when she smelled the aroma coming from the kitchen, she realized how familiar it was.
Isn't this the fried chicken she once tasted in Star Luo City?
She still hasn't forgotten that delicious smell.
Her mind immediately started racing, and she ran to the kitchen, gazing longingly at the fragrant fried chicken.
Right now, the fried chicken is being tossed around in the oil, with hot oil constantly bubbling out and covering the chicken.
Meng Hongchen couldn't help but exclaim, "It still smells so good! Boyfriend, I never knew you had this trick up your sleeve!"
"Haha, I forgot to tell you, I own that fried chicken shop in Star Luo City. If I didn't know a thing or two, how could I possibly survive in the culinary world?"
After about ten minutes, the two roast chickens were fully cooked and hadn't even cooled down yet when Meng Hongchen couldn't resist tearing off a small piece and eating it.
She kept saying, "Hiss, hot~ hot~ hot!" and her little hands kept waving around her mouth, trying to cool the chicken pieces down.
My lips turned a bright red from the heat.
Little did she know that this made her even cuter; she was really going all out for food.
Eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you.
Meng Hongchen looked at him with a mischievous grin and said maliciously, "No one's going to take it from me, but if I eat faster, I can steal yours."
"How about that? Aren't I smart?"
Goodness, she's definitely a foodie!
Cao Yu said, "Smart my foot! Here, these two chicken legs are enough for you, aren't they?"
" Cao Yu, you're so sweet. How about I reward you this afternoon?" Meng Hongchen raised her eyes and straightened her body, which made Cao Yu's heart burn with desire. However, he had no choice but to look away and silently nod.
After all, they hadn't done anything productive in the past week, and to be honest, they had been holding back for a long time. However, the thought of their father-in-law and mother-in-law being there made them feel restless.
Now that Yue Hongchen and his wife have taken over the restaurant business, Cao Yu and his companion have plenty of time to take advantage of.
" Meng Hongchen, just you wait. I'll deal with you after I finish eating."
"We'll see who gets the better of whom then," Meng Hongchen said defiantly, determined not to lose in terms of momentum, a tactic she always upheld.
Yes, although she was always a female general who suffered repeated defeats.
(End of this chapter)