Chapter 650: Chapter 643: Showcasing Amazing Culinary Skills
"Qing Rou, let me carry that!"
Ye Tian snatched the large bags of vegetables and various snacks from Jiang Qingrou’s hands and hoisted them onto his shoulder.
"Brother Ye Tian, you’re the best! You seem to be sweating, let me wipe it for you."
Jiang Qingrou smiled gently, took out a pink silk handkerchief, and stood on her tiptoes to wipe his forehead.
In truth, Ye Tian was bewildered inside!
With his cultivation, sweating was out of the question; those were just water droplets from the fresh vegetables.
But why was there so much water? Did these two pounds of greens contain so much water that without it, they’d be half their weight?
Ye Tian’s nose itched as the scent wafted into his senses. Jiang Qingrou’s pretty face flushed crimson as she carefully wiped the droplets off his cheek.
"Alright, let’s head back! Otherwise, that lazy girl Momo will starve herself skinny."
Ye Tian couldn’t help but gently pinch Jiang Qingrou’s cheek. It was smooth and delicate to the touch.
Suddenly, his hand froze in mid-air.
This gesture seemed too intimate, like what a couple would do in a flirtatious tease.
"Yeah, let’s go."
Feeling the warmth of Ye Tian’s hand, Jiang Qingrou glanced at him secretly, then quickly lowered her head, her face turning red as she looked down at the ground. She extended her hand and softly responded.
Ye Tian: "...."
You look like this, why do I feel like you won’t be able to walk?
Is extending your hand hinting at something?
Ye Tian felt the need to clarify, otherwise, this girl might misunderstand. He said seriously, "Qing Rou, actually just now... I did that on purpose."
"Uh, no, I mean... I didn’t mean to pinch your face, don’t think too much, okay?"
After saying that, Ye Tian placed his hand on her head, gently pressing down, he squatted and looked at her intently.
Jiang Qingrou seemed not to hear the first half of his sentence, she only heard "I did that on purpose," and so she lowered her head even more.
The blush on her face spread visibly.
"Aiya, Brother Ye Tian, if you want to pinch me, just ask, no need to be sneaky."
Jiang Qingrou looked shy, her fingers intertwined, thinking silently.
Alas, saying it made things worse!
If I told her the truth, this kind girl might be really hurt.
Since it’s like this, there’s no turning back. Ye Tian took hold of her soft hand and smiled, "Let’s go, let’s go back and cook."
At this moment, a middle-aged woman was watching Ye Tian.
"No, I must separate them; the young lady must not be with a mundane man."
This woman was Aunt Jiang.
She no longer had the kind and gentle demeanor she had in the morning, instead, a hint of darkness flickered in her eyes, like a demon lurking in the shadows.
......
"An Momo, hurry over here, these are all your snacks. You eat way too much."
Ye Tian called out to An Momo, who was lounging on the couch, looking content as she swung her long white legs and watched the "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" cartoon.
This girl’s life is too comfortable!
An Momo’s eyes lit up at the sound, and she rushed over barefoot, embracing Jiang Qingrou: "Qing Rou, thank you so much!!"
"I can eat chips again, hahaha."
"Less talk, grab it." Ye Tian snorted coldly. She didn’t even thank him; he should teach her a lesson.
An Momo pouted, acting coyly, "Little Leaf Tian, not bad, not bad. From now on, you’ll handle my snack shopping."
"Keep dreaming!" Ye Tian shot her a glance and smiled at Jiang Qingrou, "I’ll go cook, you keep Momo company and watch cartoons!"
"Ye Tian, you can cook??" An Momo asked, chewing on a Lay’s potato chip and widening her eyes as if she didn’t believe it.
Ye Tian shook his hair, saying, "Is it that hard?? I’m not like you!!"
"You...hmph!!" An Momo stomped her foot in annoyance, biting into the chips fiercely, "What’s the big deal! It might not even taste good!"
Jiang Qingrou pursed her lips and chuckled, "Are you two born enemies?"
Ye Tian rolled up his sleeves, waved them in the air a bit, and a confident smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. He said:
"I won’t pretend anymore, I’ll come clean. Actually, I’m a super chef. You really thought I was just a doctor?"
"Pfft, anyone can boast!! I’m a fairy then. I’m going to watch cartoons." An Momo snorted lightly, returning to the couch.
"Brother Ye Tian, I’ll help you." Jiang Qingrou smiled radiantly and walked into the kitchen.
But.
Ye Tian’s movements were too skillful, cutting vegetables with fluid ease and even doing fancy carvings.
For the first time, Jiang Qingrou felt so powerless, she ended up just washing some greens, then stood there watching him cook.
After about half an hour of busy work, eight dishes and a soup were ready.
Zhang Xinran also had returned from work. She changed into a pink home dress and looked at the dishes on the table, licking her lips, finding them incredibly appetizing.
An Momo was biting her chopsticks, eyes fixed on the plate of golden fried rice, the aroma wafting up her nose, and instead of an oily smell, there was a light fragrance.
Most remarkably, upon closer inspection, the beaten eggs perfectly coated the grains of rice, making them look translucent and golden.
"Is Ye Tian done yet? I can’t wait any longer."
An Momo clutched her belly, her eyes glowing, like a kitten starved for days.
"Here I come, Lingzhi Chicken Soup." Ye Tian walked out slowly, carrying a clay pot. Even with the lid on, the fragrance filled the room.
The chicken’s savory aroma combined with the medicinal scent of the 500-year-old Lingzhi created an incredibly unique flavor that had everyone’s mouths watering.
"Ah!! I can’t take it, I’m starting!"
An Momo cried out noisily. She immediately scooped a spoonful of fried rice and stuffed it into her mouth.
An Momo closed her eyes, chewing slowly, an expression of endless happiness on her face.
She felt the perfectly cooked rice, combined with the egg, the flavors blending seamlessly, creating an unprecedentedly delightful taste.
Oh my, how can there be such delicious fried rice!
An Momo gave everyone a sly glance, then lowered her head, moving the entire plate of fried rice in front of herself, and timidly asked, "Can... can I eat it all myself?"
"No, share with Xinran and Qing Rou, you glutton." Ye Tian knocked her little head with his chopsticks and served some for the other two girls.
An Momo reluctantly watched her fried rice leave her, tears seemingly sparkling in her eyes.
Zhang Xinran and Jiang Qingrou were both eager. They knew how picky An Momo was with food, often criticizing even the Five Star hotels’ cuisine.
Today, one plate of fried rice made her show such an expression, it was too exaggerated.
The two girls also tried a mouthful of fried rice, and their expressions gradually became exaggerated.
"Momo, I want more."
Jiang Qingrou blinked her big eyes at An Momo, and even Zhang Xinran turned her gaze towards her.
"Ahh!! It’s mine, boohoo~~ bad brother Ye Tian, I hate you." An Momo complained tearfully.
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