Chapter 718: Chapter 718: Can’t Even Fry an Egg Right

The two New Year’s dishes sent out were delivered to the old house for them to taste.

And "Xianzai" launched its special lamb spine hotpot gift box, which is also sold after being frozen.

"With so many dishes, I just need to add a few more hot dishes." Ye Fei said with a smile, "I’m a chef, so I’m quick. You can go home to celebrate the New Year with Housekeeper Hong."

After much persuasion, they finally managed to send Aunt Lin and Housekeeper Hong away.

Moreover, Aunt Lin had already prepared all the ingredients, so Ye Fei didn’t need to handle anything further.

All that was required was to start cooking.

Just as they were about to get started, Zhao Gushen and Zhao Dinghuan also returned.

Due to the New Year’s holiday, many out-of-town employees had taken a few days off to go home in advance to avoid the bustling spring travel rush.

The employees whose homes were in B City stayed until today.

But because it was New Year’s Eve, the company let everyone off work early today so that they could leave first.

Therefore, when Zhao Gushen and Zhao Dinghuan entered, it was only four-thirty.

As soon as they came in, they saw the little guy already collapsed on the sofa from exhaustion.

Having played with the Switch earlier, he had done quite a bit of exercise and even broke a sweat.

The little guy was limited in stamina, so he was now quite out of energy.

"Grandpa, Dad." Seeing the two come in, the little guy lazily greeted them without getting up, speaking weakly.

Zhao Gushen raised his eyebrows: "What’s wrong with you?"

The old lady laughed and explained what the little guy had been up to in the afternoon, "He’s tired himself out from playing."

When the little guy was playing, he didn’t feel much, but hearing the old lady say it now.

He was surprised to realize that he had done so much exercise in the afternoon.

Even though he was energetic, he wasn’t much a fan of exercising, and now he flopped back down on the sofa.

This time, even more exaggeratedly, he stuck his tongue out, like a tired little puppy.

Zhao Gushen: "..."

Zhao Dinghuan looked at him, laughing uncontrollably: "This little guy really knows how to make a fuss."

He walked over, seeing the little guy was tired, he didn’t pick him up to mess with him.

Instead, he bent over and rubbed the little guy’s face affectionately.

"Oh no, Grandpa, your stubble is so prickly!" the little guy complained, feeling tickled and poked by Zhao Dinghuan’s stubble.

The old lady saw that the little guy’s tender cheeks had turned red from Zhao Dinghuan’s stubble rubbing against them.

She quickly told Zhao Dinghuan to get up: "In the future, when you kiss Xiao Mo, make sure to shave your beard first!"

Zhao Dinghuan touched his chin, feeling it was still quite clean: "I shave every morning."

"It’s been a whole day; it can grow back a lot. If you don’t shave your chin smooth, you’re not allowed to touch Xiao Mo!" the old lady said.

This time, it was rare for the old man to side with the old lady: "Right! Your mom’s right! You have to listen!"

Zhao Dinghuan: "..."

The old man leaned over, stretching out his chin: "Look at me, I shaved in the morning, and again at noon. Now my chin is silky smooth. I can kiss Xiao Mo all I want!"

Zhao Dinghuan: "..."

Xiao Mo held his little face in his hands with delight: "No wonder when Great Grandpa kissed me today, it felt so smooth!"

"I didn’t expect that Great Grandpa did so much for me." the little guy said, swaying his head and praising, "Great Grandpa is really so considerate!"

The old man, having received Xiao Mo’s praise, immediately felt proud.

"Xiao Mo is such a considerate child." The old man was extremely touched.

Zhao Dinghuan: "..."

What did the little guy do to be considered thoughtful?

Wasn’t it just a few words of praise for the old man?

"He could even notice how smooth my chin is, how detailed is that." The old man continued to commend.

Zhao Dinghuan: "..."

Xiao Mo felt delighted, considering himself the beloved of the Zhao Family.

Zhao Gushen, seeing his reaction, surely knew what this young lad was so pleased about.

Zhao Gushen chuckled coldly, striking Xiao Mo mercilessly: "Go ahead and enjoy yourself while you can. When you grow up and you’re no longer cute, you won’t find it as enjoyable."

Especially when he and Ye Fei have a little sister for Xiao Mo. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

By then, who wouldn’t love a soft little girl?

Who would remember Xiao Mo then?

By then, Xiao Mo would be yesterday’s leftover vegetables.

Xiao Mo: "..."

"Then I’ll make sure to enjoy being cute while I can." The little guy suddenly felt a strong sense of urgency.

He immediately reached out to Zhao Dinghuan: "Grandpa, hug me!"

"I just came inside, I’m still cold." Zhao Dinghuan said, "Give me a moment."

Saying so, Zhao Dinghuan took off his coat.

Feeling that the sweater inside wasn’t so cold, he promptly picked up Xiao Mo.

"It’s not that I don’t want to hold you." Zhao Dinghuan quickly explained.

After all this time getting along, Zhao Dinghuan knew quite well, this little guy could hold grudges.

He had to explain clearly.

Otherwise, if the little guy started holding a grudge, he wouldn’t let him hold him anymore.

"I was just waiting for the clothes to warm up, otherwise it wouldn’t be good if you got cold." Zhao Dinghuan said.

"I know!" The little guy said delightedly, "Grandpa is so considerate!"

Zhao Dinghuan was instantly happy, raising his eyebrows at the old man with joy.

Look, it’s not just the old man who’s considerate.

I’m considerate too!

The old man: "..."

On this side, the exchange of glances and facial expressions was fierce.

Ye Fei decided not to get involved and quietly returned to the kitchen.

The kitchen was a safer place.

Zhao Gushen felt his son couldn’t compare to his wife’s attractiveness.

So, he took off his coat and followed her into the kitchen.

Ye Fei was slicing beef strips, and Zhao Gushen asked, "What are you planning to make tonight?"

Ye Fei smiled at him and said, "We have pen cai and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall at home, just need to heat them up. Also, Aunt Lin cooked a lot of braised dishes."

"I’ll just add a few more hot dishes. I’ll make foil-baked beef, Dongpo pork, honey apple roast chicken, steamed shrimp and tofu with egg. Aunt Lin also bought king crab and Australian lobster."

"I’ll just steam the king crab to preserve its freshness, and since the crab is steamed, I’ll make the lobster sweet and spicy." Ye Fei said, "Additionally, I’ll make a dish of oil-splashed fish."

The New Year’s Eve dinner also aims for a good omen.

Having chicken and fish symbolizes abundance every year.

These aren’t particularly rare dishes, but no table would be complete without them, bringing festivity and good fortune.

"That’s it," Ye Fei said.

"Then I’ll help." Zhao Gushen rolled up his sleeves and said.

"No need." Ye Fei quickly replied, knowing that this man wasn’t skilled at these things.

How could she not know Zhao Gushen?

He had no understanding of the kitchen at all.

Despite being involved in the food industry, he couldn’t even fry an egg properly.

If he truly helped, it would likely be more trouble than help.

"These dishes seem numerous, but they’re actually quite simple and will be ready soon. Plus, Aunt Lin has already prepped the ingredients, I just need to cook them."

"Then I’ll just stay here; if you need me, just say the word." Zhao Gushen said persistently.