noffsinger Chapter 109 Delicious Late Night Snack
Chapter 109 Delicious Late Night Snack
Night had completely enveloped the earth, and countless stars twinkled in the vast night sky. The hustle and bustle of the night market had gradually faded with time, and the stall owners were packing up their stalls to go home and rest.
The guard looked up at the pitch-black night outside the window, his brows furrowed tightly, and said with a worried expression, "At this hour, the night market has already closed up shop. What are you two going to do? Where are you going to find something to eat so late at night?" He shook his head helplessly as he spoke.
Just then, Xuan Yuan Rong'er stepped forward and volunteered, saying, "How about... I cook some midnight snacks for everyone?" Her voice was clear and melodious, exuding confidence and determination.
However, Su Yuning, who was standing to the side, blinked her big, bright eyes and asked curiously, "It's not some kind of weird dish, is it?" Her words revealed a hint of doubt and worry.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuan Rong'er was immediately furious. She glared at Su Yuning and retorted irritably, "Eat it or don't, it's up to you. If you don't want to eat, then go hungry!" Clearly, she was very dissatisfied with Su Yuning's questioning.
Seeing the tense atmosphere, Ye Beichen, who had been silent all along, quickly spoke up to defuse the situation, comforting her in a gentle tone: "Don't worry, Rong'er's cooking is absolutely delicious." His gaze was gentle as water, filled with trust and appreciation when he looked at Xuan Yuan Rong'er.
Upon hearing Ye Beichen's words, Su Yuning's tense nerves instantly relaxed, and a bright smile bloomed on her face. She replied with a grin, "Alright then, in that case, I'll be looking forward to it!" After saying that, she playfully made a face at Xuan Yuan Rong'er.
So, Xuanyuan Rong'er turned and went into the kitchen to get busy. She skillfully tied on her apron, took out various ingredients and cooking utensils from the cupboard, her movements light and elegant. Seeing this, the guards quickly followed to help, the two working together seamlessly and in perfect harmony.
Meanwhile, Su Yuning, who remained in the hall, pulled Ye Beichen to sit on a chair, chatting and laughing as they waited for the delicious late-night snack to be ready. The whole house was filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere, making people feel exceptionally cozy and comfortable.
Before long, an enticing aroma wafted from the kitchen, and soon a steaming, sumptuous dinner was laid out before us. The first things that caught our eye were two bowls of brightly colored and fragrant congee. One was preserved egg and lean pork congee, the translucent rice grains perfectly blended with tender diced lean pork, and the unique fragrance of preserved egg made it utterly mouthwatering. The other was red date and millet congee, the golden millet paired with plump red dates, its sweet aroma filling the air.
Besides these two delicious porridges, several exquisite and appetizing side dishes were also laid out on the table: emerald green celery and tender pink pork intertwined to form a celery stir-fry with pork that was excellent in color, aroma, and taste; slender green peppers and golden potato shreds were cleverly combined to create a refreshing and delicious green pepper and potato stir-fry; bright red tomatoes and tender yellow eggs complemented each other to create a nutritious tomato and egg stir-fry; and fiery red chili peppers and tender pork collided passionately to create a spicy and addictive chili pepper stir-fry with pork.
Looking at the table laden with delicious food, Su Yuning couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. She enthusiastically called out to Xuan Yuan Rong'er and the guard, "Miss Xuan Yuan, come and try my cooking! Enjoy this sumptuous dinner together!" However, Xuan Yuan Rong'er smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Sister Su, but the guard and I have already eaten." The guard beside her quickly echoed, "Yes, we're both full. Please enjoy your meal." After saying this, Xuan Yuan Rong'er and the guard exchanged a knowing glance, seemingly conveying a message only they understood. Then, the two turned and walked together towards the backyard to rest.
Now, only Su Yuning and Ye Beichen remained in the hall. They sat facing each other, enjoying the delicious food and chatting happily. Laughter occasionally escaped their lips, and in this warm atmosphere, time seemed to slow down.
Meanwhile, in the spacious and tranquil courtyard of their new home, the afterglow of the moon cast a soft glow, bathing the entire courtyard in a gentle light. Chestnut Girl and her kind, gentle grandmother sat around a small wooden table, enjoying a sumptuous dinner.
Just then, a soft footstep approached, breaking the silence. A figure appeared at the doorway; it was Gu Wanfeng, who had come uninvited. He smiled and walked briskly into the courtyard, radiating a sunny aura.
"Hello, Grandma!" Gu Wanfeng greeted her grandmother politely, her voice clear and loud, as if it could penetrate the tranquility of the evening.
Grandma looked up, a kind smile on her face, and looked curiously at the unfamiliar yet handsome young man in front of her. She asked with a smile, "Young man, who are you?"
Gu Wanfeng bowed slightly, her eyes sparkling with confidence and gentleness, and replied with a smile, "Hello, Grandma, my name is Gu Wanfeng, and I'm Chestnut's boyfriend." After speaking, she didn't forget to give Chestnut a affectionate look beside her.
Upon hearing this, Grandmother was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter, her wrinkles smoothing out with joy: "Oh, I see! What a spirited young man! Since you're here, don't be shy, why don't you sit down and have dinner with us?" As she spoke, Grandmother patted the empty seat next to her warmly, gesturing for Gu Wanfeng to share this cozy dinner time with them.
"Okay, thank you, Grandma!" Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but grin, then sat down at the dining table with her grandmother and Chestnut Girl to enjoy the warm dinner.
On the table were several simple-looking dishes that exuded an enticing aroma. Grandmother smiled and said politely, "These are just some home-cooked meals, rather lightly prepared. Please don't find them unappetizing, Young Master Gu."
Gu Wanfeng quickly waved his hand and replied with a smile, "How could that be? I think it's great! Take this cold dish, for example, it's refreshing and delicious. And this tofu, this is the first time I've ever tasted it prepared this way. And this porridge, wow, it's so incredibly delicious!" As he spoke, he couldn't help but drink a few more mouthfuls.
At this moment, Chestnut Girl interjected softly, explaining, "This porridge is seafood porridge. It contains not only tender clam meat, but also vibrant green chives, fragrant glutinous rice, and also delicious shrimp and plump crab meat."
Hearing this, Gu Wanfeng nodded in sudden understanding and couldn't help but give a thumbs up, sincerely praising, "No wonder this porridge tastes so delicious! It turns out it's made by cooking so many delicious ingredients together!"
Grandma's face beamed with pride as she enthusiastically introduced the other dishes to Gu Wanfeng: "This cold dish is something I made myself. Besides the usual cucumber shreds, I also added carrot shreds for color, along with smooth glass noodles, chewy tofu skin, crisp lettuce, slightly spicy onion shreds, and golden egg crepes, etc. The various ingredients blend together, creating a rich and diverse flavor. As for the tofu, the reason it's so delicious is because I added some homemade pickled toon leaves, which instantly makes the tofu flavor even richer and more mellow."
"Grandma's cooking skills are simply superb!" Gu Wanfeng's face beamed with a bright smile as he praised her generously. His eyes sparkled with satisfaction from the delicious food and heartfelt admiration for his grandmother's culinary skills.
Hearing this praise, Grandmother beamed with joy, her smile spreading across her face. "Haha, good, good, good! You're such a sweet talker, young man!" she said, gently patting Gu Wanfeng's shoulder. She couldn't be happier.
At this moment, Chestnut Girl looked at Gu Wanfeng with a puzzled expression and asked, "Young Master Gu, it's so late. Did you come all this way for something important?" Her beautiful eyes stared at Gu Wanfeng curiously, waiting for his answer.
Gu Wanfeng nodded quickly and replied earnestly, "That's right, Miss Chestnut. My parents hope that we can get married soon, so I came here specifically to ask for Grandma's opinion." After speaking, he looked at his grandmother nervously, expecting her reply.
However, to everyone's surprise, after hearing this, the grandmother suddenly covered her face and burst into tears. "Waaah... My precious granddaughter, whom I raised with such hardship, is about to get married. I really can't bear to part with her..." Her trembling voice was filled with endless longing and reluctance, and tears streamed down her cheeks.
Seeing this, Gu Wanfeng hurriedly stepped forward and gently comforted her, "Grandma, don't be sad. Even if Miss Chestnut and I get married, we will still live in the city. If you feel lonely and have no one to keep you company, we can bring you to our side to take care of you anytime. Please believe me, we will definitely not let you down!" His words were sincere and his tone gentle, trying to calm his grandmother's agitated emotions.
However, at this moment, the grandmother, who had been opposed to the marriage, made a complete 180-degree turn! Her wrinkled face instantly became extremely serious, and she solemnly replied, "I agree to your marriage! But one thing must be made clear: there is absolutely no turning back! Now that this marriage has been arranged, there is no room for reversal!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Wanfeng was taken aback at first, then immediately beamed with joy and quickly assured her, "Don't worry, Grandma, I will definitely cherish Miss Chestnut and will never let her down!" After saying this, he looked tenderly at Miss Chestnut beside him, his eyes full of love.
At this point, Grandmother nodded slightly in satisfaction, but then made a new request: "Also, I think you should meet with your parents and have a good talk about this matter, and hear what they think. After all, marriage is not a trivial matter; both families need to sit down and discuss it together."
Gu Wanfeng nodded without hesitation and replied, "Okay, Grandma, no problem at all. I will arrange for you to meet with my parents as soon as possible to discuss this in detail."
Time had passed quickly and it was already quite late. Chestnut Girl yawned and said sleepily, "Oh dear, it's late. Why don't you go back and rest? I'm so sleepy too. I have to get up early for work tomorrow."
Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but take Chestnut Girl's hand and said softly, "Okay, then go to sleep early and have sweet dreams. See you tomorrow!" After saying that, he reluctantly let go of her hand and slowly walked towards the door.
But just as Gu Wanfeng reached the door, his grandmother suddenly stopped him with a shout: "Wait a minute, young man!"
Gu Wanfeng stopped and turned around in confusion, asking, "What's wrong, Grandma? Is there anything else?"
"I see you really like tofu with toon leaves, so I'll prepare a portion for you to take home." Grandmother looked at Gu Wanfeng with a smile, her eyes full of affection. As she spoke, she slowly got up and walked with faltering steps toward the kitchen.
"Alright then, thank you!" Gu Wanfeng replied with a bright smile. He was filled with gratitude and would always remember his grandmother's care and love.
After a while, Grandmother came out of the kitchen, holding a delicious treat carefully wrapped in lotus leaves, and handed it to Gu Wanfeng. Gu Wanfeng thanked her and left happily with the treat.
When Gu Wanfeng happily returned home with the delicious food wrapped in lotus leaves, it was already getting dark. The grandmother and granddaughter sat in rocking chairs in the yard, enjoying the tranquility and coolness of the night, and began to talk about their feelings.
"Chestnut, I think this young man is reliable. Not only is he handsome, but he also speaks with confidence, which shows he's an honest person. If you marry him, you'll have to take good care of him," Grandmother said earnestly, gently patting Chestnut's hand.