Xu Tingyu was sitting at the dining table. Qi Shifeng picked up a piece of sweet and sour spare ribs for her and another for Youyou.
Then, he just looked at the two of them. Although he didn't say a word, the expectation in his eyes said it all.
Xu Tingyu always gave people face on such small things.
She had even thought that even if the dish didn't taste good, she would still praise it a bit.
After all, he had come all the way in the middle of the night to be her human pillow after her provocation on the phone.
And he had got up early to cook this meal.
Even if he didn't have any great achievements, he still deserved some credit for his efforts.
She wasn't ungrateful.
She took a bite of the spare rib, but the strange taste she had imagined didn't come.
In fact, compared with the sweet and sour spare ribs she had eaten in restaurants before, this one was in no way inferior.
After swallowing the spare rib in her mouth, she sincerely praised, "It's delicious. It tastes just as good as the ones in restaurants. How can you cook so well?"
Although Aunt Zhang had also sent some dishes, Qi Shifeng definitely wouldn't have picked one of Aunt Zhang's dishes for her for the first bite.
Seeing that she could tell it was his cooking and that she had given it such a high evaluation, Qi Shifeng's face was full of smiles.
"I know, I know. It's because Dad has been learning how to cook from Aunt Zhang," Youyou said, raising his little hand eagerly.
"Dad said that Mom learned a lot of Dad's favorite dishes before, so he wants to learn a lot of Mom's favorite dishes too."
"Whatever Mom has done for Dad, Dad wants to do the same for Mom."
Youyou was very good at praising people. Every time he did it, he seemed extremely sincere.
Xu Tingyu paused with her chopsticks and couldn't help but look at Qi Shifeng.
When she had just married Qi Shifeng, she would be called back by Liu Ning under the pretext of getting along.
In fact, Liu Ning was just making things difficult for her.
But at that time, she didn't think it was hard. Instead, she was happy whenever she learned a new dish that Qi Shifeng liked.
She never expected that, without her knowing, Qi Shifeng would also learn the dishes she liked.
Did that mean that, in fact, he really had feelings for her in his heart?
Over the years, had he also been missing her?
Then, could she trust him?
In just a few seconds, many thoughts flashed through her mind.
But before she could make a decision, Chen Yan called her.
"Where are you? Why have the bodyguards at the door been changed?"
The bodyguards yesterday were arranged by him, but today when he came, he was actually refused entry.
They said that without permission, he couldn't go in.
Hearing this, Xu Tingyu glanced at Qi Shifeng.
Needless to say, this was also his doing.
None of the bodyguards inside the house had been changed, but only the ones at the door. What else could it be but intentional?
Qi Shifeng looked extremely innocent. "What's wrong?"
In front of Youyou, Xu Tingyu of course couldn't say that he was pretending not to know. She could only glare at him secretly, then got up and went to open the door herself.
Qi Shifeng had definitely done it on purpose.
He knew that Chen Yan would surely come to find Xu Tingyu today, so he had specifically told the bodyguards at the door not to let Chen Yan in.
As for why he had been able to get in smoothly yesterday.
Of course, it was because he had the password to the main gate and had brought more people with him.
Of course, he hadn't come to fight either.
In fact, after entering the house, he had even spoken very softly. "I'm Qi Shifeng, Xu Tingyu's legal husband."
He had even brought their marriage certificate with him.
Those bodyguards, both emotionally and rationally, had no choice but to "obey".
Moreover, after Qi Shifeng entered the room, he really didn't come out again, and Xu Tingyu didn't call for help either.
So everyone believed what Qi Shifeng had said.
As for the original bodyguards at the door being replaced by Qi Shifeng's people, naturally no one had any objections.
Now, Xu Tingyu went to the door herself and brought Chen Yan in.
Qi Shifeng put down his chopsticks and watched the two of them walk in through the front yard from the main gate.
Xu Tingyu seemed to be saying something. Chen Yan leaned over and lowered his head, with a faint smile on his lips.
The midday sun shone on the two of them. The handsome man and the beautiful woman were a perfect match.
Even Youyou on one side said, "It wouldn't be too bad if Mom got together with Uncle Chen Yan. At least, Uncle Chen is really handsome."
After thinking for a while, he added, "Not only is he handsome, but he also has abs. Most importantly, I heard that he and Mom are childhood sweethearts and have known each other for many years."
Sure enough, he was his own son. He knew exactly how to stab him in the heart.
Qi Shifeng forced himself to look away and looked at Youyou. "How do you know he has abs? Did your mom tell you?"
"Didn't you say I was the most handsome? I have abs too. How could you switch sides? I've also known your mom for many years!"
Youyou shrugged. "Of course, Dad is the best in my heart, but that doesn't matter. It has to be in Mom's heart. Dad, you should work harder."
Qi Shifeng was about to say something else when the two of them had already walked up.
Chen Yan greeted Youyou, then said to Qi Shifeng, "It just so happens that I haven't had breakfast either. Since President Qi has prepared it, I'm sure you won't mind if I join you, right?"
While still asking if the other person minded, his body had already walked towards the kitchen. He very casually picked up a set of chopsticks and a bowl and came back.
Seeing Qi Shifeng looking at him all the time, Chen Yan pretended to be "just realizing" something.
"Oh, look at me. It's just a habit I developed many years ago. In the past, I often ate here. I'm so used to it that it's like coming home."
"I'm sure President Qi won't understand this feeling. After all, the number of times President Qi has come here probably doesn't exceed ten, right?"
He knew exactly how to be sarcastic.
After Xu Tingyu married Qi Shifeng, he simply didn't have the time to accompany her back to her parents' home. He would only show up briefly on important festivals and then leave.
Later, Zhang Qiu was afraid of rumors, so she told Xu Tingyu not to come back unless it was necessary.
Qi Shifeng knew he was in the wrong, but he wouldn't show it in front of Chen Yan.
"I don't understand. But Young Master Chen is a guest. How could I let Young Master Chen do things himself? Later, if Young Master Chen needs anything, just let me know."
He emphasized Chen Yan's status as a "guest" and assumed the airs of the host.
At the same time, he also stood up, pulled out a chair for Xu Tingyu, and let her sit down. Then he moved his own chair closer to her.
"Young Master Chen, make yourself at home. I'll sit a bit closer here so as not to crowd you."
The table was so big that even if seven or eight more people sat down, there wouldn't be any chance of anyone feeling crowded.
But Qi Shifeng just got closer to Xu Tingyu without a hint of embarrassment, proclaiming his sovereignty.
Chen Yan gritted his teeth secretly, but then smiled again. "Then I won't be polite. I heard that President Qi cooked today himself. It's a rare opportunity. I must have a good taste."
From the door to the house, such a short distance, and he had even been told that it was Qi Shifeng who had cooked the meal?
Qi Shifeng tightened his grip on his chopsticks, but the smile on his lips didn't fade.
It didn't matter. This also showed that he had "participated" even in this short distance, didn't it?
It showed that his wife still cared about him very much. She must have praised him in front of Chen Yan.
After comforting himself like this, he felt a bit proud again. "Yes, I learned how to cook specifically for Tingyu. Young Master Chen, help yourself."