When Lin Xu was cooking the Chinese broccoli, Uncle Yu had already taken his meat pies home to eat.

His family was enjoying their meal together, and as an outsider, Uncle Yu felt it would be a bit awkward to stay. Besides, Lin Ji's upcoming closure for renovations was indeed a big deal and needed to be publicized quickly.

Indeed, even street gossip had its own sense of urgency.

The value of firsthand information was worlds apart from secondhand news, so it was crucial to start spreading the word before everyone else found out.

「In the restaurant.」

Shen Guofu glared at his daughter, then picked up a freshly steamed bun to eat with his Boiled Chinese Broccoli.

The moment it entered his mouth, he could taste the unique fragrance and texture of lard.

The addition of lard made the sauce slightly rich, but paired with the tender, fresh Chinese broccoli that had a hint of sweetness, the combination was simply divine.

And then there was that wonderful garlicky aroma.

Mmm, delicious! My son-in-law truly understands me; he knows exactly what I'm craving right now. It's a pity it's morning. If it were lunchtime, stuffing a couple of slices of Pickled Pork into the steamed bun would have made it absolutely perfect.

He ate while glancing towards the kitchen.

My son-in-law said he's making chicken broth noodle soup for everyone. I wonder how it'll taste. Eating the steamed bun with the Boiled Chinese Broccoli… well, it is a tiny bit dry and hard to swallow.

Next to him, Han Shuzhen and Shen Jiayue were enjoying the freshly cooked beef pancakes.

These pancakes were made to perfection.

The outer crust was golden, fragrant, and delightfully crisp.

Each bite produced a satisfying CRUNCH; they were so flaky they practically melted in the mouth, crumbling exquisitely.

The filling inside was even more spectacular.

The beef itself, not too finely minced, was succulent and tender to the chew, carrying a rich aroma of green onions. It was still slightly juicy, but not overly so, because the excess juices had been absorbed by the glass noodles.

These savory juices infused the glass noodles, making them richly flavored and satiny smooth—a perfect complement to the beef filling.

"Wow! Delicious, delicious!"

After finishing one, Shen Jiayue immediately reached for another.

Seeing Lin Xu rolling out dough, Han Shuzhen went to the kitchen, intending to check on the beef pancakes in the pan and make sure they didn't burn.

Just then, Shen Jiayue secretly took a beef pancake and furtively passed it to Shen Guofu, mouthing to him, "Use the bun to hide it! Don't let Mom see!"

Shen Guofu was overjoyed.

I'd never have guessed that my daughter, who had just been fanning the flames, was actually a deep-cover comrade on my side. I really misunderstood her just now.

He took a bite of the beef pancake.

Phew... Eating meat feels so good! I have to say, my son-in-law's skills are truly amazing. These pancakes are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicate skin and a generous amount of filling. Every bite is packed with meat. No wonder his daughter and wife love them so much.

A couple of bites of beef pancake, then a mouthful of Boiled Chinese Broccoli.

Mmm, the tender, crunchy Boiled Chinese Broccoli, with its hint of garlic, perfectly offset the richness of the beef. They're a spectacular pair.

The beef pancakes weren't very big.

Shen Guofu quickly finished one.

Just as he was about to ask his daughter for another, he saw his wife approaching from the kitchen, holding a small basket brimming with freshly cooked beef pancakes.

His son-in-law also seemed to have finished rolling the dough and was about to start cooking the noodles.

Sigh! My chance is gone!

「In the kitchen.」

Lin Xu washed the pot and placed it on the stove.

He added three large bowls of the chicken broth he had prepared yesterday, followed by another three large bowls of fresh water.

When making chicken broth noodle soup, you couldn't use pure chicken broth, or the resulting soup would be too greasy. It was necessary to dilute the broth with an equal volume of fresh water to balance the richness and perfect the flavor.

After pouring in the chicken broth and water, he turned on the heat to bring it to a boil.

Once the water boiled, he grabbed a handful of freshly washed green vegetables, tossed them in to blanch briefly, and only then did he add the thinly rolled dough, cut into large pieces, into the pot.

The dough pieces were so thin they were almost translucent and cooked through with just a brief scalding. That was why it was essential to add the green vegetables first, then the dough pieces, to prevent the latter from becoming overcooked and mushy.

When the water in the pot came to a boil again, Lin Xu began to season it.

A small spoonful of salt, another of pepper powder, half a ladleful of Light Soy Sauce, a touch of Dark Soy Sauce, and finally, a drizzle of chicken oil into the pot.

With a gentle stir of the spoon, a savory fragrance immediately wafted upwards.

Lin Xu turned off the heat, fetched a few empty bowls, and began ladling the chicken broth noodle soup into them. Once filled, he carried them to the dining table, then returned to the kitchen to prepare two small cold side dishes.

Then, he sat down next to Shen Jiayue and began to eat breakfast.

"Mmm, this aroma is so wonderfully fresh and savory," Shen Guofu commented, sniffing his bowl of chicken broth noodle soup, his eyes instantly closing in bliss.

Such a rich, fragrant soup paired with beef pancakes would be absolutely divine, wouldn't it? Too bad his wife wouldn't let him eat it. Sigh! It was all his daughter's fault for posting that photo, condemning him to gnaw on steamed buns now.

Seeing her husband's longing expression, Han Shuzhen's heart softened. She said, "Go on, eat if you want to. Didn't you already sneak one earlier?"

Shen Guofu's old face flushed, and he promptly said, "I was just trying a tiny bite... Yueyue gave it to me, you know. I wasn't planning on eating it at all."

My dear daughter, now you get a taste of betrayal too.

Nearby, Shen Jiayue, who had been lowering her head and savoring her chicken broth noodle soup, looked up: ??????

I go out of my way to sneak you a pancake, and this is how you repay me? By selling me out immediately!

Han Shuzhen glanced at her daughter, then said, "Just don't eat too many, alright? Making you dance on the dance machine last night wasn't really about punishing you. You had all that alcohol and Braised Pork Belly; if you didn't jump around and burn some of it off, it would all turn straight into fat..."

So that was it... Shen Guofu felt a warmth spread through his heart. My wife was actually looking out for me! I'm so touched!

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