Chapter 189 She Confessed to Zhongli Feiyu

Lu Wanqing looked at the smile on the Marshal's face and suddenly felt that the Marshal and his wife must have loved each other deeply, but alas...

She didn't say anything more and continued to wrap dumplings.

The Marshal also said nothing further.

They wrapped dumplings together.

The dumplings the Marshal made were a bit ugly, but Lu Wanqing felt that Xiao Yi and Zhong Li Feiyu would like them when they returned.

Their combined speed was certainly faster than one person working alone. The thick stack of dumpling wrappers grew thinner layer by layer, until they were all wrapped, one by one, neatly placed aside.

Lu Wanqing opened her communicator to check the time and realized it was getting late. It was probably time to start cooking the dumplings.

"After the dumplings are wrapped, they need to be cooked before they can be eaten," Lu Wanqing explained to Marshal Zhong Li.

Lu Wanqing turned and scrubbed the pot again, then poured in water and turned on the heat to warm it.

"Before cooking the dumplings, the water in the pot must be brought to a boil, otherwise, the dumplings will soak and fall apart when put into the water," Lu Wanqing explained to Marshal Zhong Li.

"Is it that complicated?" Marshal Zhong Li asked.

Lu Wanqing paused, then shook her head. "Not really, this is usually the step."

"Alright," Marshal Zhong Li nodded.

Lu Wanqing waited. Only when the hot water in the pot boiled did she put the dumplings, which she and the Marshal had wrapped, into the pot.

The Marshal watched intently.

Lu Wanqing couldn't help but glance at the Marshal again. In her mind, the Marshal had always been a figure of authority, powerful and aloof. But at this moment, she suddenly felt that if the Marshal's wife were still alive, he would likely be a very gentle man.

She thought of Zhong Li Feiyu and sighed inexplicably.

The dumplings were cooked quickly. Lu Wanqing added a little salt, and a rich aroma instantly wafted from the pot.

Marshal Zhong Li sniffed the air and his eyes lit up. "It smells so good!"

Lu Wanqing smiled and nodded. "Yes, this is about right. We can put the dumplings into large bowls and wait for Zhong Li Feiyu and Xiao Yi to return."

As Lu Wanqing spoke, there was a commotion outside the door.

Both people in the kitchen were slightly startled. The next moment, Marshal Zhong Li spoke, "They should be back."

Lu Wanqing's mood also improved. Yes, Zhong Li Feiyu and Xiao Yi were back.

Little Zhong Li Yi missed his mother. When they were apart before, he had been thinking of her constantly. He didn't forget her even during morning exercises. After finally finishing his exercises, he and his father couldn't wait to return, eager to see his mother and eat the breakfast she made.

As soon as he got home, little Zhong Li Yi ran towards the kitchen. But upon entering and seeing his grandfather also in the kitchen, the child was startled.

Lu Wanqing had finished packing the dumplings. She turned to look at Xiao Yi and smiled, "Xiao Yi, Mommy made dumplings."

With his grandfather present, little Zhong Li Yi felt a bit nervous. But the kitchen smelled so wonderful today; Mommy's breakfast looked delicious.

"What are dumplings?" Little Zhong Li Yi couldn't contain his curiosity and asked.

Lu Wanqing washed the pot and turned to wash her hands. She glanced at the little fellow and smiled, "It's a very delicious food."

Lu Wanqing couldn't help but add, "Xiao Yi, this breakfast wasn't just made by Mommy; Grandpa helped too."

Little Zhong Li Yi's eyes widened.

Zhong Li Feiyu, who had just entered the kitchen, was also startled. He looked at his father in shock. His father was cooking in the kitchen?

"Zhi Bang, have the domestic robots come in and take the dumplings to the dining room," Marshal Zhong Li said at this moment, instructing Butler Xiao.

Butler Xiao immediately nodded in agreement. "Yes, Marshal!"

Butler Xiao quickly went to the adjacent kitchen to call the domestic robots. The robots were obedient, entered this kitchen, quickly found the dumplings, picked them up, and took them to the dining room next door.

Lu Wanqing finished washing her hands and quickly urged Xiao Yi and Zhong Li Feiyu to wash theirs so they could eat while the dumplings were hot.

Marshal Zhong Li also finished washing his hands, and the family came to the dining room together, all taking their seats.

Once Xiao Yi sat down, his eyes were fixed on the large bowl in the center of the dining table.

"Eat," the Marshal said, instructing them.

"Yes."

"Yes!"

Zhong Li Feiyu and little Zhong Li Yi responded in succession, a mix of nervousness and excitement.

Marshal Zhong Li looked at Lu Wanqing, his gaze noticeably softer. He said, "Miss Lu, please eat too. Don't be shy."

"Mhm, thank you, Marshal," Lu Wanqing quickly agreed. She had to admit that her mood was a mix of apprehension and joy.

Butler Xiao first served a bowl of dumplings to Marshal Zhong Li and carefully placed it in front of him.

Marshal Zhong Li began to eat, and everyone else relaxed, as this meant they could start eating too.

Lu Wanqing stood up, picked up the bowl in front of Xiao Yi, and carefully served him a bowl of dumplings, placing it gently in front of the child.

"The dumplings are freshly cooked and very hot, so be careful," Lu Wanqing reminded him.

"Mhm, mhm," little Zhong Li Yi quickly nodded in agreement.

Lu Wanqing smiled, looking at the child, her heart filled with happiness.

Everyone ate this breakfast with great joy. After finishing, it was finally time to leave and go about their respective tasks.

A dedicated military hovercar was parked at the entrance to take the Marshal to work at the military headquarters.

Lu Wanqing and Zhong Li Feiyu took little Zhong Li Yi to kindergarten together. Then, as usual, Zhong Li Feiyu had to go to the military headquarters to work.

At the entrance to the residential area, in front of the hovercar, Lu Wanqing paused and couldn't help but say, "General Feiyu."

Zhong Li Feiyu stopped and looked back at her. "Something wrong?"

Lu Wanqing thought for a moment, then said, "Miss Song messaged me last night. She asked me to meet her today to chat."

Zhong Li Feiyu's brow immediately furrowed. His expression turned serious. "Song Yan? What does she want with you?"

Lu Wanqing shook her head. "I don't know. She just asked me to meet her and talk privately."

"Did you agree?" Zhong Li Feiyu asked her.

Lu Wanqing nodded. "Yes."

"I'll go with you," Zhong Li Feiyu said immediately.

Lu Wanqing was taken aback, then smiled. "No need."

"I just wanted to inform you. After all, this might concern you, and I think you deserve to know."

Zhong Li Feiyu frowned, displeased. "This has nothing to do with you."

This matter was never related to Lu Wanqing in the first place; it was because of him that she became entangled in it.

"How about you don't go? Leave this to me, I'll handle it," Zhong Li Feiyu said after thinking for a moment.

"Really, no need," Lu Wanqing said with a smile.

Seeing Zhong Li Feiyu worried about her, she said with amusement, "I believe the Federation is a society governed by law. Even if Miss Song has a special status, she shouldn't be able to do anything to me, right?"

"I'll just go and listen to what she wants to talk about. Perhaps the problem that has been bothering you for so long can be resolved soon?"

If the problem was resolved, she wouldn't have to pretend to be Zhong Li Feiyu's girlfriend anymore.