Siheyuan: Revenge of the Stupid Pillar

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "So all of them are Sichuan cuisine?"

Ran Qiuye raised her eyebrows and said, "Because you are best at cooking Sichuan cuisine!"

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded: "I am indeed best at cooking Sichuan cuisine, but are you sure you can finish so many dishes?"

Ran Qiuye pretended to be angry and asked, "Are you reluctant to spend money on me?"

He Yuzhu said in a loud voice: "How is it possible? I am willing to lose everything for you."

"It's just ten dishes, I promise not a single one will be bad, I'll make them all for you!"

A hint of sweetness flashed through Ran Qiuye's heart, and she smiled and said, "I'm kidding you? You really take it seriously! I don't eat much, two dishes and a soup will do!"

He Yuzhu said generously: "Two dishes and one soup is not enough, at least three dishes and one soup!"

Ran Qiuye smiled and said, "Sure! But I have to decide what dishes to cook!"

He Yuzhu smiled calmly: "No problem! Tell me! What do you want to eat?"

Ran Qiuye was silent for a moment, then spoke with thin lips: "Boiled pork slices, mapo tofu, spicy chicken, seaweed egg soup."

He Yuzhu paused, then said, "Didn't we eat boiled pork slices last time? How about boiled fish slices? I want to cook all Sichuan dishes for you to taste."

Ran Qiuye's eyes lit up: "You said that!"

He Yuzhu said lovingly: "I said it! This is my promise to you!"

Facing He Yuzhu's burning gaze, Ran Qiuye shyly turned her head away.

The two of them went to the vegetable market chatting and laughing, and when they came out of the market, both of them had their hands full of vegetables.

After leaving the vegetable market, the two rode their bicycles side by side towards their new home.

As Ran Qiuye entered the yard, his eyes began to light up. He put down his bicycle and couldn't wait to visit the yard.

Ran Qiuye looked around the yard with joy. When he saw the lazy chair under the grape trellis, he said excitedly:

"Brother He, I dream of owning a yard like this. There is a grape trellis in the yard, and there is a rocking chair under the trellis. On a summer afternoon, I can lie on the rocking chair and read quietly..."

He Yuzhu grinned and chuckled: "You can lie on the rocking chair and read a book now. I will call you when I'm done cooking!"

"Besides, as long as you want, you are the mistress of this yard. You can lie in the rocking chair and read a book at any time."

Ran Qiuye said proudly: "Tsk! Who cares!"

He Yuzhu smiled noncommittally and said casually: "Qiuye, you go around and look around. I'll go cook first."

Ran Qiuye smiled and said, "I'll help you!"

He Yuzhu shook his head slightly: "No need, I can make these few dishes in a few minutes!"

Upon hearing this, Ran Qiuye did not force it anymore and turned around to continue to tour the yard, while He Yuzhu went to the kitchen.

After about half an hour, a refreshing fragrance wafted from the kitchen.

Smelling the fragrance, Ran Qiuye skipped to the kitchen. Seeing the boiled fish fillets that looked excellent, she couldn't help swallowing her saliva, looking very greedy.

"Brother He, your boiled fish fillet is so delicious!"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Qiuye, take out the boiled fish slices first. The other two dishes will be ready in ten minutes. If you are hungry, you can eat first."

Ran Qiuye smiled and said, "Brother He, I'm not hungry. I'll wait for you to eat together!"

He Yuzhu nodded slightly and turned to continue making the spicy chicken.

Ran Qiuye carefully brought the boiled fish to the living room. Looking at the delicious and fragrant boiled pork slices, his Adam's apple moved involuntarily a few times.

Ran Qiuye turned his head to look at the kitchen, picked up the chopsticks like a thief, picked up a piece of fish fillet, and quickly put it into his mouth.

In an instant, the rich fish aroma and spicy taste made Ran Qiuye almost bite his tongue.

It was so delicious that Ran Qiuye couldn’t help but steal a few more bites.

Ran Qiuye didn't dare to eat too much, so she put down her chopsticks reluctantly and went back to the kitchen.

He Yuzhu heard the noise, turned around and saw the oil stains on Ran Qiuye's mouth, and smiled and said, "Qiuye, how does the boiled fish taste?"

Ran Qiuye's eyelashes fluttered, and she said guiltily, "I haven't tasted it yet, how do I know what it tastes like?"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Qiuye, next time you eat something secretly, remember to wipe the corners of your mouth."

Ran Qiuye's pretty face instantly turned red, and she said shyly, "Hate it, can't you just pretend you didn't see it?"

He Yuzhu joked, "Eat if you want to. I won't tell you. Why are you acting like a thief?"

Ran Qiuye twisted He Yuzhu's waist angrily and said coquettishly, "I told you to speak, I told you to speak!"

He Yuzhu's face suddenly felt painful, and he begged for mercy: "Auntie, please have mercy, I won't say anything more!"

Ran Qiuye said proudly: "That's more like it!"

He Yuzhu smiled and changed the subject: "Qiuye, cook the rice, the dishes will be ready soon."

Ran Qiuye readily agreed, picked up the rice spoon and started to cook.

In about ten minutes, three dishes and one soup were ready: a boiled fish, a mapo tofu, a spicy chicken, and a seaweed egg soup.

He Yuzhu took off his apron, washed his hands, and then came to the living room. Seeing Ran Qiuye looking forward to it, he chuckled and said, "Why are you looking at me? Eat quickly!"

Ran Qiuye smiled dimple-like, "How can I have the nerve to start eating when your master hasn't even arrived yet?"

He Yuzhu joked, "Haven't you already had an affair?"

Ran Qiuye's eyes widened, her eyebrows raised, and she said viciously, "Didn't you promise not to mention this? Why are you bringing it up again?"

He Yuzhu raised his hand and slapped his mouth, pretending to be annoyed and said: "Look at my stinky mouth, I always make sister Qiuye angry, I deserve to be spanked!"

Ran Qiuye rolled her eyes at him and said with a pout, "Okay, let's eat!"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu enthusiastically picked up some food for Ran Qiuye. After a while, Ran Qiuye's bowl of rice had been pushed up like a small mountain.

Ran Qiuye waved his hand and said, "Brother He, that's enough. I can't even fill my bowl anymore!"

He Yuzhu said gently: "Qiuye, you are so thin, you should eat more."

Ran Qiuye pouted and said, "I'm not losing weight, my face has become round."

He Yuzhu said in a flowery tone: "I like girls with chubby skin and soft body!"

Ran Qiuye's pretty face instantly turned red when she heard this, and she said angrily: "Brother He, if you continue to be so frivolous, I will really ignore you!"

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Qiuye, I apologize. I won't say it again. Let's eat quickly."

Ran Qiuye glared at He Yuzhu unhappily, then buried her head in eating.

After taking a bite of the spicy chicken, Ran Qiuye's eyes lit up and he praised, "Brother He, this spicy chicken is so delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and very spicy. It's simply a delicacy on earth."

He Yuzhu said with a smug look on his face: "It's all routine operation. Try this mapo tofu!"

Upon hearing this, Ran Qiuye impatiently picked up the spoon, scooped a spoonful of Mapo Tofu and put it into her mouth. It felt delicate and smooth, melted in her mouth, spicy and fragrant, and left a long aftertaste.

Ran Qiuye looked at He Yuzhu with admiration and said excitedly: "Brother He, your cooking skills are so good. You made a simple dish of mapo tofu into something stunning."