Zeng Jing's current state of mind is very delicate.

Since her son has become a top student, and has shown all kinds of extraordinary, she has begun to feel that any girl who is worthy of her son will be taken advantage of. Just like a father with a daughter, who doesn't want to see a wild boy from nowhere abduct his daughter, being a mother naturally has a similar mentality.

What's more, her rating for her own son is full of 100 points, and the daughters of other families can't reach this score in her eyes, at most eighty or ninety. Shen Lan, this girl, may be particularly attractive in the eyes of little boys, but this charm is useless to same-sex elders. What Zeng Jing noticed was that in addition to the unusual growth environment, this girl seemed to be very assertive - for mothers, this is not a good thing.

Moreover, Shen Lan is two years older than her son. Compared with her, whether it is Tang Lingfei or Song Xingye, they are obviously better candidates for future daughters-in-law. Song Xingye's score is higher, but Tang Lingfei has extra points from acquaintances, and the girl who grew up watching her grow up is more reassuring.

The three of them, with different thoughts, sat at the same table, on which freshly baked food was arranged.

Xu Zhe's cooking is still so delicious, as if he has inherited his father's culinary talent.

A dish of beef slices with green bamboo shoots, a dish of braised tofu with green onions, and a dish of scrambled eggs with tomatoes that are not simple are all ordinary ingredients, but they are eye-catching to eat.

Shen Lan was like this when she tasted the first bite, her face showed surprise, and as soon as she swallowed it, she hurriedly said, "It's really not bragging at all, your craftsmanship is really amazing!" ”

Xu Zhe smiled: "That's good." ”

But Shen Lan frowned slightly as she ate. The frequency of chopsticks picking up vegetables has also slowed down a bit.

Xu Zhe noticed this detail and asked, "Is there any problem?" ”

Shen Lan: "No problem, it's just ......"

Xu Zhe: "Don't be embarrassed, just say it." ”

Shen Lan glanced coldly at the aunt next to her and shook her head.

But Xu Zhe remembered that when they used to eat together, whether they ordered noodles or snacks such as cold skin, Shen Lan would basically ask for spicy food. And the dishes made today are not spicy at all, and they may be too light for people who are not spicy.

So he asked, "Don't you think it's spicy enough?" ”

Shen Lan couldn't help but be stunned: "Indeed...... Uh, but it's already delicious. ”

"If you have any requirements, just say it early, what a simple thing!"

Xu Zhe put down his chopsticks and returned to the kitchen.

Shen Lan also hurriedly chased after him. But before she opened her mouth to persuade not to bother, Xu Zhe had already started.

He didn't make another dish, but poured some oil into the pot, heated it, added some dried red peppers and peppercorns, turned the heat to low, and stir-fried.

Soon, when the red color of the pepper changed to a darker reddish-brown color, he turned off the heat, poured out the pepper and peppercorns, along with the little base oil, and chopped them with a washed kitchen knife.

Xu Zhe's movements were very quick, and this series of processes was completed in a few minutes.

Shen Lan asked curiously, "What is this?" Chop peppers? ”

Xu Zhe shook his head: "Chopped pepper is another thing, it needs to be fermented, and the ingredients are much more complicated. What I'm doing now is knife-edge chili, a technique commonly used in Sichuan cuisine, which adds flavor and spiciness. ”

Shen Lan looked surprised, and subconsciously asked, "Why are you so familiar with Sichuan cuisine?" ”

Xu Zhe: "I just like this kind of simple and effective little trick, OK, you can use this as a dipping sauce." ”

The two returned to the table. And in front of Shen Lan, there was an extra plate of knife-edge chili peppers.

The hot aroma alone made the girl can't help but move her index finger. When she picked up vegetables and dipped in chili peppers, she had already swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva.

Then, putting the tofu full of chili peppers and chili oil into his mouth, chewing and chewing, Shen Lan couldn't help but squint his eyes, revealing a happy expression that he had never seen before.

"Hmm...... It's so delicious! ”

Seeing her reaction, Xu Zhe also smiled, just like any normal chef's reaction when he gets a compliment from a customer.

However, Zeng Jingke did not laugh.

This little girl named Shen Lan didn't take the initiative to ask, but her son took the initiative to ask and satisfy her with additional services. What does this mean? In his son's mind, how important is Shen Lan?

Zeng Jing didn't remember that her son had served her like this.

Originally, if when talking about marriage in the future, if the son really likes someone, the parents are not unable to compromise. But if the son is too attentive and attentive, then the mother can't see it.

If you pay too much and care too much, it's easy to be played with by beautiful women!

Zeng Jing's vigilance grew.

And Shen Lan quickly came back to her senses after the initial taste surprise, and peeked at Zeng Jing, only to see that her aunt was staring at her with a meaningful gaze.

The girl was secretly frightened. It seems that the aunt seems to have more opinions about herself?

She can only secretly complain - when she takes the initiative to Xu Zhe, her aunt can't see it, and when people only see Xu Zhe taking care of herself, this is a little wronged, right?

Besides, she felt that the food was not spicy enough, this was not even her opinion, it was completely Chef Xu's own awareness!

Shen Lan's first reaction was to share this plate of knife-edge chili peppers and let her aunt taste it too. But then she realized that this small plate was placed in front of her as a dipping sauce, and it had already been used, so it was probably rude to let the elders taste it, right?

It's not right, there's no way-Thinking of this, Shen Lan couldn't help but sigh softly.

Xu Zhe: "Any more questions?" ”

Shen Lan: "No problem, I just feel a little regretful." ”

Xu Zhe: "What do you regret? ”

Shen Lan: "Why am I sixteen or seventeen years old and haven't eaten such delicious dishes?" ”

Xu Zhe was a little embarrassed: "What you said is too exaggerated......

Shen Lan glanced at Zeng Jing again.

I saw that the aunt frowned slightly, and her eyes seemed to be deeper.

What do you mean? Will Kua-Xu Zhe be regarded as having ulterior motives? Or did you just say that there was some kind of ambition in your words?

Shen Lan had an even more headache.

She had never cared so much about what other people thought before. Whether it is the teacher or the classmates, she feels that there is not much to say. Because most of those people are more mediocre than themselves, so why let the opinions of mediocre people tie their hands and feet?

But now, since he cares about Xu Zhe, it's impossible not to care about his mother.

Aunt Zeng Jing is like a big boss, and it's the kind of blood bar that doesn't show up, making people have no idea where to start......

Xu Zhe didn't notice the subtle eyes and reactions of the two women, just busy eating. Today, although I didn't exercise outside, I was always facing the computer. But this kind of high-intensity mental work also consumes considerable energy and physical strength. Eating is not only a nourishment, but also a good pastime to change your mood.

After a while, dinner was over, and the three of them put down their chopsticks almost at the same time.

Shen Lan stood up and put away the dishes and chopsticks, and said, "I'm taken care of by Xu Zhe today, I'll wash the dishes." ”

Zeng Jing's performance was still very polite: "Then how embarrassing is it?" You're a guest, leave it to me. ”

Shen Lan shook her head resolutely: "No, no, no, Auntie, you have worked hard for a day, have a good rest." Leave the dishes to me. ”

Then, the girl rushed to put away the dishes, chopsticks and plates, brought them to the kitchen, and turned on the faucet.

Shen Lan began to wash the dishes.

Zeng Jing moved the stool, moved it to her son's ear, and asked quietly, "What did this girl do at our house today?" ”

Xu Zhe: "Work with me." ”

"Be quiet," Zeng Jing glanced at the kitchen, "and when is she leaving tonight?" Are you going to send her? ”

Xu Zhe: "A little longer." After washing the dishes, we should have to work a little longer. But it's possible that she'll leave early, and it'll be dark later. ”

Zeng Jing asked again: "Do you want to send her home?" ”

Xu Zhe: "It should be sent." ”

Zeng Jing: "I'm with you?" ”

Xu Zhe was a little confused: "Why bother? Are you still worried about my early love? ”

Zeng Jing: "I'm not worried about your early love, I'm worried that you are too young and inexperienced......"

Xu Zhe sneered: "I won't fall in love at all, how can there be any problem of lack of experience?" ”

Zeng Jing shook his head and said in the tone of a person who came over: "How can a boy with strong blood be so resolute? ”

Xu Zhe: "This only shows that you don't understand me." ”

Zeng Jing: "It can only show that you don't understand love." ”

Xu Zhe: "......"

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(End of chapter)