Su Yu could not help but admire him: "Zi Ling, your hands can control the longbow to shoot down flying birds, and you can cultivate hope in the fields. Now you can even do this delicate needlework so skillfully. What else can't you master?"

Jiang Ziling smiled warmly when he heard this: "The only thing I haven't mastered yet is cooking. It seems that I have to rely on your amazing cooking skills to satisfy my appetite."

Su Yu playfully imitated the attitude of a waiter in a restaurant, his voice full of teasing and intimacy: "Okay, sir, please take a moment, I will serve you delicious food right away."

Jiang Ziling laughed out loud at her playfulness, and ripples appeared in his heart.

How can one not admire such a lively, interesting, intelligent and innocent woman?

Talking about ingredients, what Xie Qifen sent last time was not only a few emerald green peppers and two white cabbages, but also some fresh tomatoes, slender beans and round eggplants.

Su Yu had an idea in mind and decided to make a sweet and sour tomato and eggplant soup, paired with spicy but not dry stir-fried pork with green peppers and refreshing stir-fried cabbage. These three dishes seemed simple but were rich in flavor, enough to satisfy their hungry stomachs and hearts longing for warmth.

Just by imagining these delicacies in his mind, Su Yu's throat couldn't help but make a slight swallowing sound, as if the aroma of the food had already spread in advance.

She carefully washed every leaf and every fruit. The eggplants were finely cut into cubes and soaked in clean water to prevent oxidation and discoloration and to maintain their tenderness.

At this time, the oil pan has begun to preheat, and the tomatoes are carefully cut into small pieces. When the oil temperature rises, the tomatoes are poured into the pan and stir-fried. The bright red juice emerges like a spring. Add water, sprinkle in an appropriate amount of salt, and drip in a few drops of mellow soy sauce. A pot of brightly colored soup base is born. When it is ready to boil, the eggplant is gently blended in to dance a delicious hymn.

While the soup was stewing, Su Yu selected a piece of meat and patiently cut it into even small pieces.

When the eggplant is soft and tasty, she takes it out, washes the pot, adds oil again, sprinkles dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns into the hot oil, and the aroma instantly fills the air, then she adds the diced meat and stir-frys it until it's golden and attractive, and finally adds the green pepper. The collision of color and aroma is mouth-watering.

As for the cabbage, she used the method of stir-frying quickly over high heat. Just flipping it a few times locked in the freshness and fragrance of the cabbage. The simple seasoning retained the most original flavor of the vegetable.

When all the dishes were placed on the table, Jiang Ziling had already arranged the table to be neat and warm, with every bowl and chopstick placed just right.

Su Yu nodded with satisfaction and said approvingly, "What a capable person."

Then, she stood at the doorstep and called out in a clear and warm voice, "Xi'er, come and have dinner."

Accompanied by the sound of cheerful footsteps, San Ya ran over with Xier, who was smiling like a flower, in her arms. The little girl's face was filled with an innocent smile. The family sat together, and the air was filled with the atmosphere of happiness and tranquility.

The sun shines obliquely on the bluestone road, and the breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

San Ya squatted down, gently put Xier in her arms on the ground, and said softly: "Go home and eat, your stomach should be rumbling, right? After eating, sister will play hide-and-seek with you, okay?"

Xier's little face was full of reluctance. Her chubby little hands tightly grasped the corner of Sanya's clothes. Her dark eyes were full of pleading, as if silently saying "stay with me a little longer."

San Ya raised her head, her eyes swept across Su Yu's gentle face, her voice soft with a hint of helplessness: "Xi'er, be good and listen. Wait until the sun hides behind the mountain, and I'll come find you to watch the fireflies together, okay?"

Although Xier cannot express it in words, the strength of her little hands and the persistence in her eyes are enough to make people feel her deep attachment to Sanya.

Seeing this, Su Yu smiled and exchanged a tacit look with Jiang Ziling beside him. They both understood each other tacitly - Xier's dependence on San Ya was like a little animal's dependence on warmth, natural and pure.

Su Yu opened her red lips and suggested, "San Ya, you guys have been playing outside for so long, you must be hungry, right? Come in and try my cooking. I specially made a few special dishes today."

San Ya waved her hands quickly, lowered her head and smiled shyly: "Auntie, thank you, I have already eaten at home at noon."

However, Su Yu's enthusiasm was like a spring breeze that could not be refused: "It's just a little bit. The food my aunt cooked is delicious. Come and try it. It's okay."

As he spoke, he blinked at San Ya, his eyes full of love and expectation.

Xier seemed to sense something, and her big eyes were shining with anticipation. Her little hands tightly clasped Sanya's fingers, and her little body leaned forward slightly, looking at Sanya almost pleadingly. The silent invitation made Sanya's heart soften.

In the end, unable to resist Xier's insistence, San Ya was half-pulled and half-dragged by her into the house.

Seeing this, Su Yu quickly added a set of exquisite tableware and said with a smile, "Don't be polite, just like you are at home, eat as you like."

Worried that the dishes on the table were not rich enough, she turned and walked into the kitchen. She heard a busy bustle, and soon a golden, crispy and fragrant scallion omelet was freshly baked.

Looking at the dazzling array of delicacies on the table, San Ya's throat couldn't help but move slightly. Those brightly colored, steaming dishes exuded an enticing aroma, making people salivate.

Seeing that San Ya seemed a little hesitant, Su Yu took the initiative to help her pick up the food, and gently coaxed her while picking up the food: "Eat more, look at you, you are as thin as a kitten, you need to supplement your nutrition."

San Ya carefully tasted a bite of the dish. At that moment, fireworks seemed to bloom in her eyes and her surprise was beyond words.

The taste of these foods opened up a whole new world of taste for her, a young child who could only eat simple meals on a daily basis.

She never thought that simple ingredients could combine to create such a wonderful taste. Every bite was so delicate and tasty that it touched her heart.

The previous shyness and restraint were now completely forgotten.

San Ya was like a little animal with an aroused appetite. She was enjoying the rare delicacy with big mouthfuls, a satisfied and happy smile on her face.

Su Yu served her a bowl of carefully cooked soup and said with a smile: "Eat slowly, don't be in a hurry. Delicious food should be savored carefully."

Looking at San Ya wolfing down the food, Su Yu felt a warm feeling in his heart.

This scene reminded her of when she was an apprentice, and the genuine joy and sense of accomplishment she felt whenever her master praised the dishes she cooked.

Now, Sanya’s reaction is undoubtedly the greatest recognition of her cooking skills.

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