The Tycoon's Mysterious Darling Wife
Chapter 126. Learn to cook for him (First update)

Chapter 126: 126. Learn to cook for him (First update)

Han Yi choked, his incredibly handsome self standing right there, and yet it took her until now to notice, just how blind could her eyes be?

He glared at her and Yu Xiaoxuan, confused by the glare, didn’t dare to glare back, but just looked at him innocently.

"We have something else to do, so we’re leaving first," Shen Qinglan said as she pushed Yu Xiaoxuan into the car and bid Han Yi goodbye.

Han Yi made a welcoming gesture, "Next time, when Hengyi gets back, let’s all get together."

Shen Qinglan responded with a "sure."

Watching the car drive away, Han Yi’s original plan to enter Shengxuan now turned to heading back to the Han Group headquarters.

Lately, some of the old shareholders within the Han Group had been restless, causing him trouble that left him with no time to rest. Feeling weary, he suddenly remembered something Linda mentioned in passing last time, that Yu Xiaoxuan had been working very hard, and on a whim, he drove to Shengxuan.

Although Shengxuan was a company in Han Yi’s hands, it wasn’t under the Han Group’s umbrella; he’d started it with Fu Hengyi before taking over the Han Group.

He didn’t expect it to end up gaining a good reputation. After he took over the Han Group, quite a few shareholders suggested he incorporate Shengxuan into Han Group, but he rejected them all.

These greedy ghosts, one Han Group wasn’t enough to satisfy them, and now they were targeting his other assets.

Han Yi’s lips quirked into a crooked smile, a dark flash in his eyes. It seemed he had been too nice lately, which was why those old fellas were getting itchy.

**

In the restaurant, Yu Xiaoxuan sat next to Shen Qinglan, touching her cheek, "Qinglan, do I look thinner?"

Shen Qinglan gave her a look-over, "Hmm, indeed you’ve lost weight." The baby fat on her face had reduced a bit, but her complexion was good.

Yu Xiaoxuan looked pitiful, "I knew it. That Linda is simply a tyrant; it’s inhuman, I tell you! For breakfast, I only have half a banana, a slice of whole-grain bread, and a cup of milk. Lunch is like feeding a cat, just a small bowl of rice, and dinner is even better, just a vegetable salad—and the salad is pathetically small. She’s treating me like I’m cattle."

"Qinglan, it’s been so long since I’ve had meat."

"It shows," interjected Fang Tong, no wonder Yu Xiaoxuan’s eyes turned green the moment she saw meat on the menu.

If it weren’t for her intervention, lunch would probably have been an all-meat feast.

Yu Xiaoxuan kept chattering about her grievances towards Linda, talking about the hardships of the past few days, but her eyes shone with a faint light. Obviously, despite the tough times, she was happy.

Shen Qinglan was slightly relieved.

When the dishes arrived, seeing the meat for real, Yu Xiaoxuan barely touched her chopsticks, just picking up a few vegetables.

Shen Qinglan’s brows slightly furrowed, and she offered Yu Xiaoxuan her favorite cola chicken wing, "Even if you are on a diet, you can’t always eat vegetables. Chicken isn’t too high in calories—you can eat one; it’s fine."

"Qinglan, you’re the best to me," Yu Xiaoxuan said, moved.

Fang Tong chuckled and served her a slice of fish, "This fish is very fresh, and it’s steamed, so it’s not high in calories either. Go ahead and eat."

"Fang Tong, I love you," Yu Xiaoxuan said with tears brimming in her eyes.

Fang Tong touched her arm, "Speak properly; I’m straight and not interested in you."

The moved expression on Yu Xiaoxuan’s face instantly vanished, and she rolled her eyes, scoffing.

Yu Xiaoxuan didn’t have much time at noon, so after she finished her meal, Shen Qinglan sent her back to the company.

Fang Tong, after finishing her meal, received a call from her boyfriend and waved goodbye to them.

"This Fang Tong, always putting romance before friendship," Yu Xiaoxuan grumbled.

"You could get one as well."

"Right now, I need to focus on my career. Men, those creatures that could derail my bright future, are better kept at a long distance," Yu Xiaoxuan said. "When the day comes that I become a movie star, I’ll collect a bunch of male gods, and by then, I, as the queen, will be able to ’revel in the spring and rise with the high sun.’"

Remembering a group of handsome men, Yu Xiaoxuan unconsciously licked her lips.

"Your drool is showing," Shen Qinglan said indifferently.

Yu Xiaoxuan subconsciously raised her hand to wipe the corner of her mouth, then realized, "Qinglan, you’ve gone bad. You’re no longer the Qinglan that loves me; you’ve changed. Wuuu..."

However, on a certain day, when a certain bewitching handsome man swallowed Yu Xiaoxuan whole, upon hearing of her grand statements from the past, he smirked mischievously. That night, he physically demonstrated to Yu Xiaoxuan what "revel in the spring and rise with the high sun" really meant, causing Yu Xiaoxuan to massage her sore waist every morning and curse the astonishing physical prowess of the said bewitching creature, all the while lamenting her ever-growing distant group of handsome men.

After Shen Qinglan dropped off Yu Xiaoxuan at her destination, she headed to the bookstore and came out with several thick cookbooks in hand before making a trip to the supermarket and hauling back a carload of groceries.

Before Fu Hengyi had left, he had already stuffed the refrigerator full, and Shen Qinglan’s purchases were many, so there was absolutely no room to fit them. Looking at the slowly filling fridge with various ingredients and the several large bags on the floor, Shen Qinglan was somewhat worried.

Thus, Shen Qinglan made another trip back to the Fu Family home that day, carrying back several big bags of groceries.

"Since you’re back, why did you buy so many groceries? How tiring it must have been to carry them," Old Sir Fu said, looking at the big bags.

Shen Qinglan smiled, "I happened to go to the supermarket and thought of buying some extra groceries. Besides, I drove back, so it wasn’t too tiring."

Old Sir Fu knew that such a little bit of weight couldn’t possibly tire Shen Qinglan; however, he was still fondly concerned. His grandson’s wife didn’t need to do these things, but seeing the younger generation’s filial piety still pleased the old sir.

"Since you’re back, have dinner at home tonight."

Shen Qinglan agreed, and Aunt Zhao had already taken the groceries into the kitchen. After thinking it over, Shen Qinglan followed her in.

"Aunt Zhao, let me help you."

Aunt Zhao was startled and repeatedly waved her hand, "No need, no need. Just go and chat with Old Sir. The kitchen fumes are bad for a girl’s skin."

"Aunt Zhao, I want to learn how to cook. Hengyi is coming back at the end of the month, and I want to prepare something for him to taste," Shen Qinglan said, her voice cool.

Aunt Zhao chuckled, "Okay, tell me what you want to learn, and I’ll teach you."

Shen Qinglan thought for a moment, "Anything too complicated I won’t be able to learn right now, so let’s keep it simple." Although she knew how to cook, the taste of her food definitely couldn’t be considered good. She wanted to personally cook a delicious meal for Fu Hengyi, an idea that had sprung up the previous noon when she saw him wearing an apron and cooking in the kitchen.

"Alright, I’ll teach you how to make stir-fried eggs with tomatoes. Hengyi loves this dish, and it’s simple and easy to learn."

Shen Qinglan nodded.

Old Sir Fu, listening to their conversation from outside the kitchen, touched his mustache with a smile, then walked into the living room to watch TV, hands clasped behind his back.

His grandchild having a good relationship meant he could soon hold his great-grandson, ah-ha-ha.