Stay Home Daddy: I Was Reborn After My Daughter Passed Away
Chapter 210 - 211 The food made by the son-in-law is surprisingly delicious?_1

Chapter 210: 211 The food made by the son-in-law is surprisingly delicious?_1

"Make sure to take some back for Xiao Chu and your husband later!"

Uncle Guang set down the fruit and said with a beaming smile.

Seeing the cherries, Wu Shuhui also pursed her lips, revealing a faint smile.

Ji Pianran had always loved cherries since she was a child, and these imported ones were large and tasted good, almost impossible to find in the city. She hadn’t expected that Gu Chen would actually be willing to let his wife enjoy such a luxury.

It seemed he must be very good to his daughter.

Ji Pianran reached out with her clean hands to pick one for her mother, smiling as she spoke, "Mom, try this, it’s really nice."

This was a new source of cherries Gu Chen had found, and its taste had already been praised by countless people.

Tang Tang, seeing no one offering her any, toddled off her grandmother’s lap, stretched out her chubby little hand into the bowl and grabbed one, biting into it eagerly.

The sweet and sour juice burst into her mouth in an instant, and the little girl was finally content.

She grinned widely, joyously exclaiming, "Daddy’s cherries are the best!"

After finishing, she looked at her grandmother, "Grandma, you eat too."

The little one was really fond of this newly-acquainted grandmother, even reminding her to eat.

Wu Shuhui felt as if she had eaten honey, her voice exceptionally gentle.

"Alright, alright, Grandma will eat, Grandma will eat."

Saying so, she took a bite of the cherry her daughter offered her.

"By the way, Pian Ran, your dad bought a villa here some time ago. Do you and Gu Chen want to consider moving in to live with us?"

Her voice was casually deliberate, but in fact, it was something she had pondered for quite a while, just unsure how to broach the subject.

She quickly added, fearing her daughter might be reluctant, "Or, I can buy another set for you so that you can live more comfortably on your own."

While this little courtyard looked very clean and cozy,

the countryside was still the countryside. Besides anything else, just going to the restroom required quite a walk, which was indeed inconvenient.

She hoped her daughter and granddaughter could live somewhere nicer.

Ji Pianran, however, felt that her mother was worrying too much and shook her head with a smile.

"No need, we are quite happy living here, really happy."

Anxious that her mother might still be concerned, she continued, "Gu Chen has contracted quite a bit of land here now. Besides, if we moved to the city, the daily commute would be quite extensive, and the neighbors here are so kind to me. Being with them is actually a nice thing."

What Ji Pianran was referring to were Aunt Zhang and Shen Cuilan and their spouse. If she really had to leave these people, she would undoubtedly miss them.

In Ji Pianran’s heart, this place had long since become her home.

She loved it here very much.

"But..." Wu Shuhui still felt somewhat reluctant; she couldn’t bear the thought of her daughter living in such a place.

"Mom, I’m very happy here."

Ji Pianran’s smile was serene as she spoke. Then she saw her daughter’s tender face smeared with a bit of purple cherry juice and extended her hand to gently wipe it clean.

The little one’s skin was firm to the touch, bouncy and soft—just perfect.

Tang Tang looked up and giggled at Ji Pianran, "Tang Tang is happy too!"

With both parents by her side, she was the happiest person in the world!

Wu Shuhui eventually held her peace, understanding that being able to find her daughter was a great fortune in itself. She ought to be content with that.

Gu Chen came out with a steaming pot of tofu stewed with carp, along with some stir-fried pork, all smiles.

"Wife, are we eating inside or in the courtyard?"

The weather had been warm lately, and the Gu family often dined outside in the courtyard, enjoying the light breeze and the comfortable atmosphere.

Ji Pianran blinked, "Let’s go inside to eat."

After all, it was Uncle Guang and Mom’s first visit to her home, and she wanted it to be somewhat formal.

"All right."

After saying that, Gu Chen walked inside with a smile, carrying the dishes.

By now, Wu Shuhui had already smelled the wafting aroma of the food.

The fish was cooked to perfection, the soup thick and milky white with a few pieces of tofu simmering in it, looking tender and luscious. Most importantly, it was topped with a bit of cilantro and green onion, which made the taste incredibly fresh and unique.

Then there was the stir-fried pork. The green peppers seemed to be just lightly fried, suggesting the essence of "tiger skin" peppers, and the spicy beef was fragrant enough to invade the nostrils.

Two simple dishes had piqued infinite appetites.

She had never worried about food and clothing since childhood, and to say she had tasted all the delicacies of the world was not an exaggeration.

But in all these years, it was the first time she had been moved by a dish.

She shook her head, attributing the feeling to the joy of seeing her daughter today.

Uncle Guang couldn’t contain his hunger any longer. He swallowed and said to Gu Chen, "Right, isn’t there also a stir-fried lotus root and lettuce? I’ll go get them!"

His judgment was indeed good; not only did the young man have a talent for business, but his culinary skills were also exceptional.

Ever since he started cooking, Uncle Guang had felt his cravings surge.

It was truly agonizing.

Now he was eager to taste Gu Chen’s cooking skills.

Seeing Uncle Guang heading to the kitchen, Gu Chen turned around and followed, "And there’s Ginseng Matsutake Porridge, I’ll go serve it!"

Ji Pianran had only been discharged from the hospital a few days ago. Although her health had significantly improved, as her husband, Gu Chen still felt that she needed more nourishment, and the daughter should also start getting it, since they were well-off, right?

The two of them entered the kitchen and brought the remaining two dishes along with the Ginseng Matsutake Porridge to the table.

The four adults and one child finally begun their lunch.

Honestly, Wu Shuhui felt uneasy seeing her daughter in such living conditions.

After all, her daughter had never wanted for anything since childhood, born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Now living in these circumstances, she felt distressed just looking at it.

But Ji Pianran seemed not to mind at all; she smiled at Uncle Guang and her mother.

"Let’s eat – Gu Chen’s cooking is very good."

After saying that, she lowered her head to eat the porridge in her bowl, a staple prepared for her by Gu Chen every day.

It really was delicious. The subtle medicinal taste of the ginseng was masked by the unique aroma of the matsutake, and rice that was thick and tender.

Although there was no meat in the porridge, it tasted even more savory than if there had been.

Gu Chen smiled at the two, "Yeah, whatever it is, we can talk after lunch. Today, we have plenty of time; there’s a whole afternoon to chat slowly.

Wu Shuhui took a good look at Gu Chen for the first time. Gu Chen had double eyelids, eyes neither too big nor too small, bright and full of life.

A straight nose bridge complemented his spirited brows, making him appear handsome.

And even though he seemed to be a carefree person,

he strangely gave off a feeling of reliability.

This was something Wu Shuhui couldn’t quite explain, but she found herself liking Gu Chen unintentionally.

She lowered her head and took a spoonful of porridge into her mouth. Instantly, her somewhat aged but still beautiful peach blossom eyes lit up.

She looked at Gu Chen in astonishment, awaiting a pleasant surprise.

"Did you make this porridge?"