After Transmigration, I Picked Up A Husband and Daughter
Chapter 210 Let Me Do It

Chapter 210: Chapter 210 Let Me Do It

Su Yu was incredibly observant and spotted Xie Xinghua’s predicament in an instant. Instead of directly responding to the request, she wore a smile at the corner of her mouth, with a gentle glow flickering in her eyes. "Oh, this is wonderful. I tasted your handmade noodles at noon, and I’m still savoring the flavor. I’ve been wanting to taste your cooking again. If you need to use my kitchen, then you must also cook for our family of three; otherwise, I will not agree."

Her tone was a blend of coquetry and playfulness, with no hint of superiority due to Xie Xinghua’s request for help, but instead exuded warmth and consideration.

Su Yu’s words, like a gentle spring rain, eased the weight on Xie Xinghua’s heart in an instant.

A gleam of surprise lit up Xie Xinghua’s eyes as she eagerly agreed, "Okay, okay, no problem at all, leave it all to me."

She quickly added, "Big sister, I’ll have to trouble you tonight, but I must clarify beforehand that if I am to use your kitchen, I will provide the ingredients myself; otherwise, I truly wouldn’t feel right."

Su Yu understood that, except for a half bag of flour left over from the morning, Xie Xinghua’s home had almost nothing else.

With this thought, her heart filled with compassion. "How could that be okay?"

Xie Xinghua shook her head firmly, her expression resolute.

She was already immensely grateful for Su Yu’s help and, with so many people in her own family, she couldn’t bear to consume Su Yu’s resources without recompense.

Catching Xie Xinghua’s reluctance, Su Yu chuckled heartily and no longer insisted on the matter. "Big sister, let’s settle it then. I can’t let you toil for nothing.

Once your kitchen is built, our whole family will definitely come over to liven things up, and then you can show off your culinary skills and treat us to a delicious meal. Wouldn’t that be the best of both worlds?"

Her words were firm, leaving no room for argument. Xie Xinghua could only nod in agreement, "Then... let’s do that."

Afterward, Xie Xinghua called over the clever Er Ya and the lively San Ya, and the three of them swiftly got to work with quick and efficient movements.

Er Ya was quiet and sensible, always silently assisting, while San Ya was more energetic, taking her little niece Xixi to the side to play, adding a touch of relaxation and laughter to the tense atmosphere.

Su Yu took down a piece of smoked meat from the stove that was glossy and emitted an enticing aroma, and handed it to Xie Xinghua. "Big sister, today is a day to be happy, you’ve finally freed yourself from those constraints. Shall we celebrate your new beginning with this piece of meat?"

Xie Xinghua looked at the shiny piece of smoked meat, her heart stirred by complex emotions.

It wasn’t that she worried about the meat being inedible; though she had never seen this method of cooking before, she trusted that Su Yu, with her broad knowledge, must have done it correctly.

What moved her more was a deep sense of being understood and cared for—Su Yu had not only reminded her to be strong under Lady Zhao’s harshness but was now also supporting her in action, bringing out the precious smoked meat to celebrate her new life.

Seeing Xie Xinghua hesitate to take it, Su Yu mistakenly thought her hesitation was due to the meat’s dark color. "This is smoked meat. Stir-fried with green peppers, it’s absolutely delicious."

She kindly explained again, reaching to pass the meat even closer to Xie Xinghua.

Xie Xinghua snapped out of her reverie and quickly took the smoked meat, carefully asking, "How much should I cut?"

She knew well the value of the meat and, being so large, naturally it couldn’t all be used at once.

However, Su Yu’s response left her stunned, "There are many of us, so naturally we must prepare all the ingredients."

Xie Xinghua’s eyes widened, her heart shaken, but she said no more, deciding to follow Su Yu’s arrangements completely.

Su Yu had intended to let Xie Xinghua take over the cooking and to rest for a moment, but she inadvertently noticed that something was amiss.

Xie Xinghua was particularly frugal when preparing the ingredients, using just a little of each for fear of wasting even a minor amount, which made her seem extra tense.

Su Yu understood Xie Xinghua’s predicament, knowing that she was using someone else’s things and feeling like she was eating and drinking for free, inevitably making her movements constrained and hesitant to take more or use more.

Therefore, she took the initiative to step forward and added five more eggs to the original three in the bowl, while also peeling the potatoes and sweet potatoes, and noticeably increasing the amount of cucumbers and green beans.

Xie Xinghua silently watched from the side, her heart filled with mixed feelings, worried that she might appear too stingy in Su Yu’s eyes.

After Su Yu finished all this, she let out a sigh and said softly, "Sister-in-law, we are all one family, so there’s no need to be so formal. Big brother and Ziling are blood brothers, and life is not easy for either of them, especially since our parents are not often around to take care of us. Now that each of us has started our own business, we are each other’s closest support. Only by staying united can we improve our lives day by day."

"You are in trouble now, don’t say it’s just borrowing a kitchen, if we were to eat together every day, I would be more than happy to do so."

Upon hearing this, Xie Xinghua felt as if her throat were choked with emotion, and she was unable to speak for a long while.

Su Yu gently pushed her to sit down, "Sister-in-law, you don’t need to be so reserved. Let me do the cooking today and give you a taste of my cooking skills."

Xie Xinghua’s eyes moist, was about to stand up to help, but Jiang Ziling gently held her down, "Sister-in-law, please sit and relax."

Above the stove, the steam from the steaming pot rose gently, like the hope and warmth of life.

Su Yu lifted the lid to check that the rice was thoroughly cooked, carefully wrapped it in cloth to move it aside, and prepared to start another feast for the taste buds.

"Er Ya, help me turn up the heat a bit."

Er Ya obediently followed through, standing quietly to the side and watching Su Yu’s skilled cooking actions with focus, while Su Yu explained patiently, "To make a dish tasty, using ample seasoning is secondary, the key is the technique. For instance, these potato strips need to be soaked in water first to remove the starch, so that they will be crispy and delicious when fried."

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Every detail silently spoke of the unspoken understanding and deep affection within this small family unit.

As Su Yu explained each step, her tone was gentle yet filled with patience, as if a spring breeze were brushing across one’s heart, making Er Ya’s bright eyes closely follow each of her movements, afraid to miss any piece of knowledge being imparted.

Xie Xinghua sat on the side, her body still but her heart restless, as the awkwardness and discomfort silently spread through the air.

Seeing Jiang Ziling working the medicine pestle back and forth in front of the mortar, sweating from his forehead, and the blisters on his hands occasionally betraying pain from the friction, a feeling of compassion surged within her.

"Take a break, let me do it."

Xie Xinghua’s words were like timely rain, warm and comforting.

Jiang Ziling, who was not one to complain of hardship, felt a warmth in his heart from this unexpected consideration, knowing that Su Yu was anxious to get the medicine powder ready, which is why he had been enduring.

Now, as Xie Xinghua offered to take over, he gently handed the medicine pestle to her, his face showing a faint smile and gratitude.

In the kitchen, Su Yu’s movements while frying dishes were smooth and flowing, as each dish rapidly took shape under her skilled hands, achieving a perfect blend of color, aroma, and taste.

The tomato and egg stir-fry was vibrant in color, the sweet and sour sweet potatoes were sweet on the outside and sticky on the inside, the spicy potato strips were appetizingly sour, the green pepper stir-fried with smoked meat combined smoky and spicy flavors, the dry-fried green beans were crispy and tasty, and the cucumber soup was refreshingly delicious... one by one, the dishes were placed on the table, their rich fragrance instantly mapping out a feast for the senses.