"Sister-in-law, where is your vinegar?"
Xiao ier was busy at the stove, and Chu Qin was not idle either, her hands still dusted with flour, as she ca over, "Here, here."
She handed the vinegar to Xiao ier, saying, "Xiao Er, look at this fuss, I invited you and your hubby for a al, and end up you’re the one cooking, and Xiao Chen went to pick up Brother Cao."
Xiao ier took the vinegar bottle, smiling and saying, "Sister-in-law, you’re being too polite. We’re all family here. Besides, I just can’t sit still, seeing you busy made itch to help."
Chu Qin also laughed, "Xiao Er, you’re really much more capable than ."
"Sister-in-law is the real deal, I just have these little skills," Xiao ier skillfully supported the wok.
Watching Xiao ier’s deft spoon flipping, Chu Qin genuinely admired, "You call this a little skill? The color of your sweet and sour ribs looks so delicious!"
The two chatted and laughed, although having t only a few tis, but due to Chen Cheng and Cao Yue’s relationship, the two won also showed an unusual closeness.
"Recently your Xiao Chen has been quite the sensation," Chu Qin simply brought the dough mixing bowl over, "forming alliances, and even starting companies."
Xiao ier served the sweet and sour ribs from the wok, "He hasn’t talked to about his business, and I never asked."
"Ah? Don’t you two talk about work usually?"
"I don’t understand his business," Xiao ier washed the wok, "He’s already so tired from outside, if I ask at ho, he’ll only get more annoyed. Instead of bothering him, better let him relax."
Chu Qin seed to understand why Xiao ier was the one who moved into the Houhai Courtyard.
"So, I just manage the Wanbao Hall and Callia well that he entrusted to , not causing trouble for Xiao Cheng, I think that’s pretty good," Xiao ier smiled, ready to cook the next dish.
Chu Qin nodded, "Xiao Chen is really lucky to have found you."
"Sister-in-law, you’re joking."
Xiao ier’s cheeks slightly reddened, her tone carrying a barely noticeable sweetness, "I’m the lucky one to have t him."
Just then, the voices of Chen Cheng and Cao Yue talking ca from the living room.
Chu Qin showed a joyful expression, "Look, they’re back."
The two won stepped out of the kitchen, looking towards the door.
Chen Cheng was holding a bottle of wine, Cao Yue was pulling a suitcase, both walked in talking and laughing.
"Wow, is all the food ready? It slls so good!"
As soon as he entered, Cao Yue slled the inviting aroma and imdiately showed a smile.
He placed the suitcase in the corner, walked straight to the dining table, looking at the spread of dishes, he couldn’t help but praise, "This is definitely Xiao Er’s handiwork."
"Brother Cao, are you saying my cooking is not good?" Chu Qin teased.
"Not at all, it’s just that it is a bit less than Xiao Er’s."
Xiao ier laughed and said, "Brother Cao, don’t make fun of . It’s all just ho cooking, I hope it suits your taste."
"This really looks better than a five-star chef’s work." Cao Yue turned to Chen Cheng, "Xiao Chen, you should drink more tonight."
"No problem, as long as sister-in-law doesn’t mind, I’m down to the end."
Chu Qin smiled, "Then you brothers drink by yourselves, Xiao Er and I are going out to play."
"Ah? Sister-in-law, really not eating?" Xiao ier asked.
"Just teasing them."
The four exchanged smiles, the atmosphere relaxed and cheerful.
Chen Cheng placed the wine on the table, approached Xiao ier, wrapped his arms around her shoulders, softly saying, "You’ve worked hard, wife."
"No trouble, as long as you all eat happily," Xiao ier responded, "There’s one more dish, then we can cook the dumplings."
"Alright, let’s do it together." Cao Yue rolled up his sleeves.
Chu Qin tapped him, "Go wash your hands first."
A casual family dinner quickly made its way to the table with the efforts of the four.
Cao Yue filled Chen Cheng’s glass, Xiao ier, and Chu Qin with juice.
Cao Yue raised his glass, "Xiao Chen, Xiao Er, thank you for today. Xiao Qin and I toast to you both."
"Big brother, sister-in-law, you’re too kind, it’s all good."
Chen Cheng and Xiao ier also raised their glasses, the four clinked glasses, and downed their drinks.
"Co on, Brother Cao, try Xiao Er’s braised pork," Chu Qin served a piece to Cao Yue.
"Ah! This taste is fantastic! Looks like the boss lady of Wanbao Hall’s skills are not just for show," Cao Yue nodded repeatedly.
Xiao ier modestly said, "Brother Cao, I just make so ho-cooked als, I don’t really have skills, you flatter ."
"Xiao Er, don’t be modest," Chu Qin also spoke, "This braised pork is so lean yet not greasy, lts in the mouth, tastes even better than restaurants."
Chen Cheng looked at Xiao ier, "Wife, Brother Cao and sister-in-law are not outsiders, accept the complint. Besides, my wife’s cooking is of course the tastiest."
Xiao ier playfully glared at Chen Cheng, her eyes full of sweetness.
Cao Yue looked at their loving appearance and smiled, "Xiao Chen, you really are fortunate."
Chen Cheng held Xiao ier’s hand, passionately saying, "Yes, being able to pursue Xiao Er is the greatest fortune of my life."
Chu Qin looked at the scene unfolding before her, feeling sowhat emotional.
She and Cao Yue had been married for many years, also shared a great relationship, but rarely expressed affection as openly as Chen Cheng and Xiao ier.
"Brother Cao, you should learn from Xiao Chen, say more sweet words," Chu Qin playfully chided.
Cao Yue was montarily stunned, then quickly reacted, "I’m not as articulate as Xiao Chen."
"Brother Cao speaks of grand directions," Chen Cheng smoothed over, "I still need to learn from Brother Cao."
He raised his glass, Cao Yue smiled and nodded, and the two n drank another round.
Chen Cheng filled another glass, "This third glass, I must toast to sister-in-law."
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