Du Liya had been in low spirits for days after her divorce, but her mood instantly lifted after eating this dish!

Su Yun smiled and said, "It was actually Xiao Jiao who taught me how to make this dish. When I used to work away from home, I cooked seafood, but I never prepared it all together like this."

Qin Jiao picked up a large piece of crab meat, chuckled, and added, "I saw it in a book."

Qin Zhonghui and Su Yun, as well as Xiao Shi and Qin Na, all believed what Qin Jiao said without the slightest doubt.

As for Sun Jianhua and his son, they weren’t familiar with Qin Jiao yet. But because Qin Na had repeatedly praised her to him, he was getting the feeling that this young lady was rather remarkable.

As for Mr. Du, he now saw Qin Jiao as his own granddaughter, viewing her through glasses even more rose-tinted than the ones he had for his actual grandson, Shen Yi.

Meanwhile, Du Liya was busy eating. She had been completely won over by the dish.

Only Shen Yi was looking at Qin Jiao in astonishment.

’This dish shouldn’t even exist in this era!’

Qin Jiao happened to catch that glance from Shen Yi. She suddenly recalled Xiao Shi quietly telling her that while they were hanging couplets that morning, Shen Yi had been secretly staring at her, his gaze unwavering.

Qin Jiao instantly became a little antsy. ’I already gave Shen Yi such a subtle hint, so why is he still acting like this?’

She turned her face away, focused on her food, and did her best to avoid meeting Shen Yi’s gaze again.

Qin Zhonghui and Su Yun were the head chefs, and since both were already skilled cooks, the grand meal was a huge success. Du Liya even had a little wine and declared she wanted to become Su Yun’s culinary apprentice.

Mr. Du watched from the side, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Sun Jianhua could also cook, but he felt that the dishes Qin Zhonghui and his wife made were far tastier than his.

He said with sincerity, "Zhong Hui, Su Yun, with skills like these, it would be a real shame if you two don’t open a restaurant someday!"

Qin Na said from the side, "And here you are talking about business during the New Year." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Although her words were a complaint, they were tinged with a playful pout, proving that Qin Na wasn’t truly angry.

Qin Jiao watched the interaction between her aunt and Sun Jianhua, feeling genuinely happy for her. No matter how you looked at it, aside from his obsession with business, Sun Jianhua was a good man in all other respects—someone her aunt could entrust her life to.

And while Xiao Cheng wasn’t very close to her aunt yet—the boy was quiet with just about everyone—it was clear he and Xiao Shi had a good rapport. He also seemed happy to visit their home. Qin Jiao knew her aunt was an exceptionally gentle and kind person, and she was sure she would be able to get along wonderfully with the boy.

And sure enough, after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the group gathered in the living room. As they chatted, the conversation eventually turned to business matters.

Qin Zhonghui and his wife, along with Sun Jianhua, were all planning to go to the provincial capital to start businesses next year. Du Liya, who was in an exceptionally good mood, waved her hand grandly and said, "Just go for it! I’ll invest in you!"

In reality, Qin Zhonghui and his wife had managed to save some money over the past six months or so. But everyone knew that in a place like North City in the provincial capital, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, opening a shop was no easy task.

The higher the foot traffic, the more expensive the rent.

They had already worked it out: if worse came to worst, they would just open a breakfast stall again and take things slowly.

The same was true for Sun Jianhua. Having been scammed before, his savings weren’t substantial, so when he first moved, he would likely have to start out as a small street vendor as well.

But then Du Liya, now a wealthy woman, made a grand gesture and, just like that, offered to invest.

Mr. Du sat on the sofa, sipping his tea with a gentle expression on his face. ’It’s been a long, long time since I’ve seen my daughter this happy,’ he thought.