Chapter 148 Drooling with Desire

Chapter 148: Saliva Almost Dripping

The table was laden with various dishes, each divided into two plates.

One plate seemed to be for the adults and the other for the children.

Most eye-catching were the two plates of poached chicken, revealing the white, tender meat that made one's mouth water uncontrollably.

Su He had also prepared the dipping sauces for the poached chicken, placing them beside it—both spicy and non-spicy versions.

No one knew where Su He got the fish from, but fish was often too pungent, full of bones, and required a lot of oil to cook well, so they rarely bought it.

The fish in the river were small, and only those with nothing better to do would catch them. The Fu family, being busy all day, certainly wouldn't bother to fish.

But today, the braised fish Su He made looked so appetizing that it made everyone swallow their saliva.

The sour and spicy shredded potatoes on the table were an extremely refreshing dish.

Though they usually ate potatoes until they were sick of them, Su He's stir-fry reignited their desire to eat more.

There was also bitter melon with eggs, meat stir-fried with squash strips, and sautéed greens.

This...

They hadn't eaten such a sumptuous meal even during holidays.

So many dishes.

Usually, there wasn't enough food at home because there were so many people.

So if the dishes ran out, everyone would fill their stomachs with sweet potato and potato buns.

But tonight, the Fu family felt there’d definitely be enough food.

"Su... Su He, this... you've really outdone yourself today," Fu Dajun couldn’t help but say.

Speaking of which, when could they start eating?

"Dad, I just threw together some simple dishes with Ting Hua. We're almost ready to eat," Su He said while preparing the dipping sauce.

Seeing this, Fu Tinghua took out a handkerchief and wiped the light sweat from her forehead.

Everyone: ...

Well, their brother had it bad. Look at him—he hadn't left Su He's side at all.

Fu Tinghua wanted to cook himself, but Su He thought he'd just get in the way.

He offered that she could teach him, and he'd follow her instructions exactly.

But Su He still thought it was too much trouble and would rather just handle it herself.

Ah, his wife was too efficient for her own good.

"Let's put out two tables—one in the living room and one in the kitchen. The kitchen is too small," Fu Tinghua told his siblings after wiping Su He’s sweat.

Hearing this, everyone immediately started moving tables and chairs, jumping into action.

After all— ...

They were absolutely starving.

Who wouldn't go crazy over these dishes?

Let the kids eat in the living room, and leave the kitchen for the adults—it's more convenient for serving rice.

The kids were called back by Wu Yanhua, and as soon as they returned, they saw the incredibly sumptuous and fragrant dishes laid out in the living room. They all went, "Whoa!"

"It must be Auntie Su's cooking, whoa!" Zhuang Zhuang's mouth was practically watering.

Wu Yanhua, exasperated, quickly lifted Zhuang Zhuang's shirt to wipe his drool.

"Grammy, when's food?" Niu Niu asked.

"Any minute now." Wu Yanhua had no idea when they could eat—that was up to the cooks.

Honestly, she also wanted to eat quickly.

Looking at all these delicious dishes, she was famished.

Just then, Niu Niu, very much on the same wavelength as Wu Yanhua, ran to the kitchen to ask her mom when they could eat.

"Mommy, 'm hungry! Wanna eat!" Niu Niu tugged at Su He's clothes and said.

"Dinner's ready, let's eat!" Su He's hands were full at the moment, so she couldn't pick Niu Niu up.

Seeing this, Fu Tinghua picked up his little girl and announced that it was time to eat.

That's when everyone started grabbing bowls and serving rice.

Wu Yanhua and the other daughters-in-law helped the kids get set up, handing out bowls, chopsticks, and serving rice.

By the time they sat down at the table, Fu Yanju was still in awe.

Did Su He really make all these dishes herself?

Faced with such an amazing spread, everyone silently picked up their chopsticks and were too busy eating to talk.

It was just too delicious—there was no desire to stop and chat.

"No joke, Su He," said one family member, "with your cooking skills, you could open a diner, couldn't you?"

"I've never eaten at a city diner, but yours would put theirs to shame."

"Right, even your sweet potato pancakes and those potato sticks—they were fried so perfectly."

"Su He is talented—whatever she does, she excels at. She'll kill it in the durian business too."

The family chatted and laughed, piling on the compliments.

Good food wins hearts, and Su He had given them such delicious meals—how could they not adore her?

Su He blushed from all the praise, not knowing what to say, repeatedly responding with, "Aw shucks," "It's okay," and "As long as everyone enjoys it."

"Oh, and save room for the chicken soup, everyone," Su He quickly reminded them.

The chicken soup wasn’t specially made—it was the broth from poaching the chicken.

But with a pinch of salt, it was to die for.

"One more bowl, then I'll get soup." someone replied at that moment.

As the family was digging into the meal, Fu Dajun suddenly had an idea and said to Wu Yanhua, "Go grab that homemade wine we made. Everyone’s happy today and wants a drink."

With such a great atmosphere and plenty of dishes to go with the wine, Wu Yanhua wasn’t about to say no.

She put down her chopsticks and started to hurry away.

"Mom, I’ll go," Fu Yanju offered upon seeing this.

"Don’t worry about it. Just eat well and have more," Wu Yanhua said before quickly walking away.

"Su He, this is our homemade rice wine. It’s really good. Wanna try some later?" Fu Dajun asked with a smile.

Su He was a bit surprised. The Fu family was okay with women drinking?

"Really? I’ll give it a try later, though I can’t handle much alcohol," Su He replied with a laugh.

Yeah, right! As a former multinational executive, Su He had exceptional social skills, and drinking was one of her tricks.

But she wasn’t sure how well this body could hold its liquor.

After all, alcohol tolerance is something you build up over time.

While getting more soup, Su He peeked outside at the kids’ table.

Damn, these kids could really pack it away!

They’d even polished off the bitter melon and eggs—and they weren’t shy about it.

"Mom," Zai Zai called out.

Su He walked over and patted Zai Zai and Niu Niu on the head, then asked the children, "How was the food today?"

The kids' eyes lit up as soon as they saw Su He, answering in unison, "So yummy!"

"Auntie makes the best food!"

"We love Auntie!"

"Chicken, mushrooms, yummy!" It had to be said—no matter the occasion, mushroom chicken was always Niu Niu's favorite.

"Eat as much as you want. If there's not enough, just let me know, and I'll give you more," Su He said with a smile.

Auntie was so sweet—they loved her!

But with this whole table of dishes, there was definitely enough for the kids to eat, and there'd probably be leftovers.

The food was so good today, the kids ate more than usual.

Just then, Wu Yanhua returned, calling out as she entered, "Hey Yanju, Yanju, come see! Look who's here."