Chapter 584

Chapter 584

Stealing Food

Having sorted out her thoughts and lifted her spirits, Lin Nannan was beaming, which prompted some comments about the young couple's loving relationship.

When they found Ma Amin, he was completely absorbed in something, lost in thought with intense concentration.

"What are you so busy with?" Lin Nannan, who knew him like the back of her hand, stepped forward to ask.

Chef Ma looked up at them, delighted. "Perfect timing! You're just in time! I was just about to look for you."

The couple exchanged surprised glances, their curious eyes fixed on Chef Ma as they waited for his explanation.

Chef Ma smiled and held up a box in his hand. "Last time, I noticed Du Du really enjoyed the noodles I made, so I put together something special. If you have time, take this back. You can add it when cooking porridge or noodles—it’s super tasty."

"What is it?" Lin Nannan asked, intrigued, unable to resist taking a peek.

"Here," Chef Ma opened the lid, revealing the contents. "These are the freshest river shrimp and fish, cooked, dried, and crushed. There aren’t any bones left—just pure flavor. Those little rascals have been eyeing it, but I didn't want to share it with them."

As soon as the lid was opened, an irresistible aroma wafted out, making Lin Nannan’s mouth water.

"I want noodles! Can you make me some with this?" she asked shamelessly.

Chef Ma refused. "This wasn’t easy to make. It took me days to prepare this much. If you want noodles, I’ll whip some up for you, but don’t take Du Du’s share."

It was the first time Chef Ma had turned her down, and Lin Nannan was really upset.

"Du Du won’t know! Just one spoonful, please?" she pleaded pitifully.

Chef Ma stood his ground, leaving Lin Nannan feeling left out. She turned to Lu Hang, complaining tearfully...

"Don’t worry, I’ll save some for you when we take it back," Lu Hang whispered back to her.

In the end, the box ended up in their hands. Who ate it and how much was entirely up to them.

Lin Nannan was immediately comforted and let the matter go, instead requesting, "I want noodles with meat!"

"Alright, I’ve got meat stewing in the pot. I was planning to make some meat floss for Du Du, but I guess you two can have it today," Chef Ma replied, thinking it wouldn’t do to refuse again and planning to make something else for Du Du later.

Lin Nannan caught a whiff of the stewed meat and said to Ma Amin, "Du Du will be happy with just this box of treats. Any more, and she won’t finish it."

"Who says? You’re the ones with the big appetites, snatching food from a child!"

Lu Hang fell silent at this—his wife’s appetite was his cross to bear...

"It’s only because your cooking is so good!" Lin Nannan said sincerely, making Chef Ma laugh.

"Fine, just wait!"

Chef Ma wasn’t one for flattery, but he always appreciated Lin Nannan’s sincere compliments.

This was also why Chef Ma always worried about whether Lin Nannan was hungry—if a day passed without praise, he’d find a way to earn some.

The two waited for their noodles, sitting side by side, their eyes fixed on Chef Ma like hungry chicks, amusing everyone who passed by.

"Commander Lu usually seems so unapproachable, but with his wife, he seems kind of goofy!" someone whispered, earning agreement from their companion.

"People say Commander Lu’s wife is tough to deal with too, but look at her—how could someone who loves food be difficult?"

"Commander Lu treats his wife so well!"

"Well, that’s common knowledge!"