Xiao Li listened to Qin’s mother’s complaints and couldn’t help but agree in her heart.
The battles between big brother and sister-in-law, it’s usually big brother who loses.
But this is also big brother’s way of showing love for his wife!
If he really used his brains, big brother could handle a huge company like Qin Corporation; surely he could handle sister-in-law.
"Mom, big brother is just being considerate to sister-in-law, just like Uncle lets have my way," Xiao Li said with a smile.
Qin Xiao, who was called out, turned his head and smiled gently.
Upon hearing this, Qin’s mother nodded, "I know he’s being considerate to Xiao Jie, but I just can’t stand his silly deanor.
If he were like Ah Xiao, who loves his wife but isn’t so foolish about it, I wouldn’t complain about him."
Both sons love their wives, but their styles are completely different; the eldest’s style is a bit too silly.
As it was nearing lunchti at Qin’s mother’s place, Qin Xiao and Xiao Li took Xiao Li ho.
Initially, Xiao Li intended to stay and have lunch at Qin’s mother’s, but when the maid started to prepare lunch, Qin Xiao simply said not to prepare for them.
The family of three leisurely walked back ho, and as soon as they entered the door, Xiao Li slled a fragrance similar to the tangy spicy aroma of sour soup beef.
Upon slling this, Xiao Li understood why Qin Xiao wanted to co back for lunch.
He was making up for not getting to eat what he wanted in the morning.
The mont she slled the aroma, Xiao Li quickened her pace, and by the ti she reached the dining room, she saw several dishes on the table, including the Kung Pao chicken and sour soup beef she craved in the morning.
Xiao Li couldn’t wait to sit at the dining table, with Xiao Li and Qin Xiao following suit.
Once the three of them were seated, Xiao Li announced "Let’s eat" and picked up her chopsticks, first grabbing the at from the Kung Pao chicken, then the beef, and finally a spoonful of sour soup.
"Wow... that’s delicious. Uncle, which restaurant did you order this takeout from? This place has an authentic taste."
While eating, Xiao Li asked Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao smiled and shook his head, "It’s not takeout. It was made fresh at our place. I hired a chef to co cook for us.
From now on, you can tell whatever you want to eat, with the chef cooking, I can also learn to make it."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li was shocked. Hiring a chef to co ho just so she could eat what she wanted,
ah...
so touched, she thought.
Xiao Li was about to kiss Qin Xiao to express her gratitude when Aunt Wu brought them their rice, so Xiao Li restrained her urge.
Alright, I’ll kiss him when we go back to the room later.
Aunt Wu served them a al, which wasn’t white rice but mixed grain rice, stead with red rice, black rice, and white rice. The aroma of the rice enhanced Xiao Li’s appetite.
"Aunt Wu, why are we steaming this kind of rice today?" Xiao Li asked.
Aunt Wu replied with a smile, "It was suggested by the new Chef Chen that at this ti the Madam having only refined rice lacks nutrition, so we stead this type of rice."
Xiao Li nodded and took a bite. The aroma of the red and black rice was rich, and it slled fragrant even before it entered her mouth; chewing made it even more fragrant.
The texture of red and black rice is chewier compared to white rice, with a natural sweetness from the rice itself.
Hmm, this rice is delicious!
After the al, Xiao Li looked at Qin Xiao and said, "Uncle, where’s the new chef? Let et him!"
Aunt Wu, standing nearby, went to call him from the kitchen, and Chef Chen ca out imdiately.
Chef Chen was a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties, not one of those pot-bellied chefs, but rather a lean and fit person.
When Xiao Li saw him co out, she spoke plainly, "Chef Chen, your cooking is really good. We have a guest over tonight; can you make Western cuisine?"
Chef Chen nodded, "Yes, I can."
Xiao Li nodded, "Then please prepare a Western al for the guest tonight, as for what to make, use your judgnt, and prepare Chinese als for us."
Chef Chen nodded, "Alright."
Xiao Li smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, you can go rest for now!"
Having received her words, Chef Chen went back down.
After he left, Qin Xiao finally asked, "Who’s coming over?"
Xiao Li said, "I invited Bai Yu over for the evening."
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow, "Then why are you specifically preparing a Western al for him?"
Xiao Li rolled her eyes, "Because he’s so dense, I want to give him a reminder!"
Qin Xiao chuckled, "Didn’t you say before not to bother with him! Now you’re helping?"
Xiao Li shook her head, "Actually, I really don’t want to help him, and this ti it’s not to help him but because I can’t stand him wasting Li i’s ti."
In the past two years, Xiao Li and Li i have beco quite good friends.
So she really couldn’t stand Bai Yu’s dullness. It’s one thing to be foolish yourself, but don’t waste others’ ti.
In the afternoon, Chef Chen made desserts, too, and when Qin Xiao brought Mianmian back, seeing the desserts made her so happy!
When it got dark, Bai Yu arrived.
Seeing Bai Yu, Mianmian excitedly ran over, "Uncle, you’re here."
Bai Yu handed the doll he was holding to Mianmian and lifted her with one hand while walking into the living room.
In the living room, he also gave a set of building blocks to Xiao Li.
Every ti Bai Yu visits, he brings gifts for both children, so Mianmian especially likes his visits.
Upon seeing Bai Yu, Xiao Li told Aunt Wu to inform Chef Chen to serve dinner.
In no ti, the dishes were served, and when everyone was seated, Bai Yu looked at the different dishes from usual and asked suspiciously, "Did you change chefs?"
Xiao Li nodded, "Yes, Uncle noticed I’m getting picky with flavors, so he hired a new chef.
He just started today.
Look, I’m so good to you; we just changed chefs and I’ve already invited you to dinner."
Bai Yu heard Xiao Li’s words and could only smile and thank her, "Thanks for thinking of , sister!"
Just as Bai Yu was about to pick up his chopsticks, he realized that there were no chopsticks at his place, only a knife and fork.
What’s the aning of this?
Having grown up abroad, using a knife and fork wouldn’t be a problem, even for these dishes.
But since chopsticks were an option, why the knife and fork?
Just as Bai Yu was about to ask Aunt Wu for a pair of chopsticks, Aunt Wu ca over with a plate and placed it in front of him, "Young Master Bai, this is your al."
Looking down, Bai Yu saw a steak with so pasta.
Aunt Wu also brought a decanter of red wine and poured him a glass.
As Bai Yu watched Aunt Wu’s actions, he picked up the knife and fork to eat the steak and said, "Xiao Li, you’re really good to your brother, knowing I love Western food, you specially prepared it for !
However, I’m not as fond of Western food as I used to be. After staying back for two years, I now think local cuisine is tastier.
No need to specially prepare Western food when I visit in the future."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Li just smiled and continued eating quietly with Qin Xiao and the kids.
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