Chapter 349 - Cooking Competition

Chapter 349 Cooking Competition

Second Madame didn't really intend to let Xia Yu do it. If Xia Yu really went, the dishes made by her would be delicious. However, Zeng Mina had been preparing for so long.

According to her characteristic, she would directly admit that everything was made by her and grab all the glory. Since they all liked to show off, Second Madame would let them do it to their heart's content. Thinking of this, Second Madame smiled and said, "Yes! You are right, sister-in-law."

After talking, Second Madame sat down in the middle of Xia Yu and Shen Yan. He held Xia Yu with one hand and Shen Yan with the other hand. The family seemed to be quite happy and harmonious.

This picture reminded Old Madame of her two sons and two daughters-in-law many years ago. It was also a warm scene, so she felt a sense of emotion.

She was such a good for nothing. She was so complacent just because her son found a lovely girl. First Madame reached out and grabbed for an orange to peel it without looking at them. However, in her mind, she was very envious. If her son and daughter-in-law were like this, how wonderful it should be.

One lost when one got. Envy is of no use. Old Madame suddenly asked Shen Yan, "The project in the development area is almost ready. When will it start?"

Shen Yan responded, "On the 6th of next month. It is a week to go."

Old Madame replied, "I will not go. You two brothers go there at that time."

Shen Yan said, "My aunt called me the day before yesterday and said that she would come back. I also asked Xiao Qiang to ask for a leave to come there."

He really made a thoughtful arrangement. Old Madame was silent for a long time and then said, "You are responsible for meeting them."

When he mentioned the project, First Madame felt so angry. Shen Yan had made his decision to oppose the join of Zeng Family. This time, Zeng Group was to lose a lot.

Although First Madame was not satisfied with Zeng Mina and wanted to cancel this marriage, it was her who proposed this marriage at first. Now, she couldn't speak it out to cancel it.

If it was not canceled, Zeng Family would suffer and they would not get any benefit. First Madame was really upset.

When thinking of this, Zeng Mina and the nanny came up from the kitchen with dishes in their hands. Zeng Mina kept saying, "Come to have the meal."

She was really the style of Shen Family.

First Madame heard it and responded immediately, "Mina, sit down and have a rest quickly. You have been busy for the whole morning. Someone can take the dishes."

Zeng Mina replied with a smile, "Aunt, it's ok. I'm willing to do it."

Old Madame stood up when seeing her. She was held by First Madame and Second Madame on both sides. Shen Yan and Xia Yu also quickly stood up.

Xia Yu said to Shen Yan, "You just accompany your grandmother and two aunts. I will come to help."

Xia Yu walked toward the kitchen, and First Madame said sarcastically, "You are really from a maid family. You are very good at fawning on others."

First Madame didn't care about Xia Yu obviously and even deliberately wanted her to hear that.

Xia Yu did not stop, but there was a faint sneer at the corners of her lips.

"Mom, can't you stop talking?" Shen Mo came in and just heard this. He looked at his mother helplessly. It seemed that it was of no use to tell too much to her last night. And she just turned a deaf ear to it

When First Madame saw her son coming back, she hurriedly stopped talking. She was saving the face for her son.

Xia Yu just walked in the kitchen. Zeng Mina, who was commanding the chef to put the Buddha Jumping Over the Wall in the steamer, immediately turned back and said, "What are you doing here?"

Xia Yu didn't look at her but said to a servant of Shen Family, "I am coming to take the dishes."

Zeng Mina said, "You are just in time. Take this out."

The chef put on a pair of insulated gloves to move the Buddha Jumping Over the Wall to the steamer. Zeng Mina was standing next to him, in a bossy manner.

Xia Yu was not willing to care about her. She walked over and took two other dishes. Then she just turned to walk outside.

On the dining table, Old Madame sat in the main position. First Madame sat at her right hand, and Second Madame sat at her left hand. Xia Yu took the dishes and came over. Before she could put down the dishes, First Madame said with a frown, "Sweet and sour pork ribs are placed here. He likes to eat."

Xia Yu could only lift the dish up with a little effort and put it in front of Shen Mo.

It was Spicy Chicken on the other hand. She thought that it was the favorite of Shen Yan. She hesitated for a while and put it in front of Shen Yan. As soon as she put it down, a voice came from behind, "Young Master Mo, don't touch it. Be careful, and it is very hot."

Xia Yu turned her head and saw Zeng Mina come over, wearing insulated gloves and carrying a big soup bowl. There was so much space on the table, but she just went to the place where the dishes were placed.

The bowl was heavy. Zeng Mina's arms were shaking slightly all the way. She was going to put it down at this time, but the table was occupied by the dishes. Xia Yu was stunned for a while and reached out to leave a space to her immediately. At this moment, Zeng Mina couldn’t hold the bowl, and the bowl sank down.

Xia Yu’s hands were just below the bowl. If it pressed on her hands, her skin would be scalded. In no time, Shen Yan pulled Xia Yu with all his strength. Xia Yu staggered, and her hipbone hit on the back of his chair.

At the same time, A bang was heard. Zeng Mina put the bowl of the Buddha Jumping Over the Wall on the plate, and First Madame was also shocked. She immediately stood up and reached out her hands, making a gesture of wanting to help. But the bowl was too hot, and she did not dare to touch it.

Fortunately, the servant came over from behind quickly, helping them clear the mess and relocate several plates.

First Madame looked at Zeng Mina with a worried look. "Are you all right?" Did you get scalded?"

Zeng Mina shook her head and replied with a sorry look, "No. Grandma and aunt, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do it."

Old Madame remained silent, and First Madame said gently, "It's okay. Don't be sorry for that. I should not have let you handle it. Fortunately, you did not get scalded, or we would feel so sorry for that."

Zeng Mina pretended to be pitiful while catching a glimpse of Xia Yu secretly.

Second Madame came over, and Xia Yu was between her and Shen Yan. Second Madame asked with concern, "Xia Yu, are you ok? I just saw you were hurt."

Recently, Xia Yu was very unlucky because she often hit on the head or the hipbone. It would be hurt definitely by hitting on such a tough wooden thing.

But she was not so fragile. She smiled and said, "It's ok. I am fine!"

"Well, that is OK if you have no trouble. Come to eat." Old Madame was really angry because she even couldn't have a peaceful meal. If she was in his youth, she would certainly lose her temper. After all, time and tide waited for no man, and a hero was silent about his past glories. She finally smothered his anger after comforting herself several times and then said.

The rest of the people sat quietly, and the complete silence on the table lasted for about five seconds. Xia Yu straightened her back. One couldn't catch any anger or joy on her face because she succeeded in hiding her emotion perfectly.

All the people had their own thoughts, so no one took the lead in speaking. In the end, Old Madame started to move her chopsticks and said, "Let's eat."

Since Old Madame required, everyone started to eat. First Madame served the dishes for Old Madame while Zeng Mina helped First Madame to the food. They smiled at each other, and the picture was very harmonious.

Zeng Mina picked up several dishes for Old Madame in succession and looked at her face. Then, she asked about the taste tentatively.

Old Madame seemed to have no appetite today. Only after eating a little did she wave her hand to signal to stop picking up the food for her.

Shen Yan turned to look at Old Madame and then asked, "Are these not your appetite?"

Old Madame responded with a consent voice. Zeng Mina was so embarrassed because the dishes were all made by her.

Zeng Mina did it for the first time. It was already a good cooking. Just now, First Madame also tasted it. It was not because Old Madame was picky, but because it really tasted not so good.

But Zeng Mina had really made her efforts even if the dishes were not so delicious. She hurriedly responded, "Your grandmother has had no appetite in recent days. I will let the chef prepare a bowl of noodles for her." Saying this, First Madame looked at the nanny at the side.

Shen Yan looked at Old Madame and said, "Do you want to have hot and sour soup?"

A light flashed through Old Madame's eyes. It was her favorite. The former female cook at home was really good at cooking this. But they were all fired by Shen Yan because of his madness. Why did he still ask without shame now?

Seeing that Old Madame did not speak, First Madame also guessed that she wanted to have it. In the past, she often let the chef cook it. Then she immediately said, "I will let the chef cook it."

Before Old Madame could respond, Shen Yan said first, "Let Xia Yu do it. She can cook this."

Xia Yu stood up. Before she could leave the seat, Zeng Mina said first, "Let me do it. I can cook this as well."

Shen Mo said at the side, "Let Xia Yu do it. If Xia Yu doesn't mind, she can make sweet and sour spare rib."

He did not save any face for Zeng Mina at all. Zeng Mina was even more embarrassed. She even didn't know where to set her eyes. She was the wife-to-be of Shen Mo after all. How could a fiancé embarrass her like this?

Xia Yu put down the chopsticks and stood up to walk toward the kitchen. First Madame glanced at Shen Mo secretly but couldn’t say anything blatantly. She could only laugh and talk to Zeng Mina.

For a moment, Xia Yu took a bowl of hot and sour soup and came over, followed by the nanny who was holding two dishes. One was a plate of sweet and sour spare ribs, and the other one was a plate of Spicy Chicken.

She was indeed a qualified girlfriend, because she did not forget his hobbies. Shen Yan looked at Xia Yu with deep affection.

Shen Mo sniffed the smell of the dishes and looked up at Xia Yu with a smile. Then he said, "Thank you!"

"You're welcome!" Xia Yu put the bowl in front of Old Madame. "Grandma, have a try to see if it suits your taste." After saying this, she just stood on the side and waited for Old Madame to take a sip. Seeing a happy expression on the face of Old Madame, she went directly back to her seat by the same route.

"Xia Yu, whom did you learn the cooking from?" Old Madame picked up the spoon again and put the food into her mouth. Then she slowly relished it.

Seeing an intoxicated look of Old Madame, everyone looked at her as if she was an anorexic to create a miracle. They fixedly stared at Old Madame who was eating, wondering whether the dish was really so delicious or not.

Old Madame obviously liked the soup made by Xia Yu. Zeng Mina was very upset. She first answered Old Madame impolitely before Xia Yu could respond. "It is from her family because her father is a cook whom she learned the cooking from."

This time, Zeng Mina’s expression was even worse completely. She made so many efforts to prepare for the meal, but she should lose to a bowl of hot and sour soup made within 10 minutes in the end.

In other respects, Zeng Mina was no better than Xia Yu. She could only make a fuss in the family background, so she did not hesitate to say that the father of Xia Yu was a cook.

When thinking that Xia Yu turned out to be the daughter of a cook, First Madame revealed a look of disdaining. No wonder Xia Yu was good at cooking.

"Is your father specialized in Sichuan cuisine?" Old Madame was happy when eating, so she ignored the intention of Zeng Mina.

"Yes, I heard from my father that my ancestors liked Sichuan cuisine, and they learned to cook from Sichuan masters. After that, almost all of them worked as chefs." Xia Yu didn't feel that it was shameful to have a chef dad because he made a living through his hard work.

"No wonder you cook so well. Xia Yu, can you hand over the recipe to the nanny when you leave later?" Xia Yu was very busy, so it was not realistic for her to come here to cook it for herself frequently. Old Madame had to come up with this idea.

"Well, I will tell her about the recipe after a while." This was nothing. Last time, it was also her who taught the cook lady.

"Grandma, taste the sweet and sour spare ribs. I'm sure that it is not worse than that in the five-star restaurant." Shen Mo put a rib of bone in his grandmother's bowl.

"Really? Then I have to taste it." Old Madame took a sip, and immediately she was full of praise. "Xia Yu, besides Sichuan cuisine, you also cook well in other cuisines."