Male superiority and female superiority: forced love

By the time he had his meal, he had cleaned himself up and looked "fresh as new".

Dressed in a turquoise robe, he exuded a distinguished demeanor. A faint smile graced the corners of his curved lips, making him seem even more approachable. His face was much thinner than before, but the haggard look had vanished from his features. He now looked radiant and energetic. Standing among the crowd, he seemed even more striking than the handsome immortal trees beside the Yaochi Lake.

"I heard from Old Zhao that the cold-mixed cucumber, braised radish, and this bowl of fragrant farmhouse food were cooked by Miss Ruan." Duke Qin Lang spoke, his eyes fixed on the dish with the longest name. He picked up a piece and put it in the bowl and looked at it again and again. Isn't this just stir-fried pork with Qin pepper and some eggs?

He seemed to want to say something else, but just as he was about to move his lips, he was interrupted by his wife.

"These three dishes were made by Miss Ruan specifically for Guanzhi. Miss Ruan is very thoughtful." Ye Sanning mentioned it deliberately, with a rare tenderness in his eyes.

She was born in the Xingyun Sect and had a wild and unruly temperament when she was young, but now that she has grown older, she has become more restrained.

Her first impression of Ruan Chuyin was not ideal: timid, delicate, and a far cry from the daughter-in-law she had always dreamed of. However, she was incredibly beautiful, and since she was drawn to her, she had no choice but to accept her.

She asked her husband privately, and he honestly affirmed the charm of his future daughter-in-law, saying that she had a face that made men fascinated, and had a good temperament that could arouse men's desire to protect her.

Ye Sanning didn't believe it, so she asked her two younger sons, and they said exactly the same thing as her husband. It seems that men and women really do look at women differently.

Now, I suddenly realized that this girl had many good qualities. For example, she was willing to cook for her son. Regardless of whether the food tasted good or not, the thought alone was priceless.

Qin Guanzhi picked up several slices of fried meat and put them in Ruan Chuyin's bowl. The tenderness in his eyes was so strong that Qin Xiaozhi, Qin Runzhi and Qi Ruyi who were standing beside him couldn't help but get goose bumps.

"Guanzhi, eat more." Ruan Chuyin noticed his left hand which was only skin and bones. Her heart skipped a beat and she took two big mouthfuls of food for him without hesitation.

Everyone at the table noticed the change in address and cast meaningful glances at Qin Guanzhi.

The scene fell into silence for a while. Everyone secretly observed the interaction between the two and started eating quietly.

Suddenly, the Duke's eyes lit up and he said in a full voice, "Delicious!"

This farmhouse dish looked plain, but it was incredibly rich in flavor, and the meat slices melted in his mouth without a hint of mutton. Chewing it, it had just the right amount of salty and fragrant flavor, and a slightly spicy flavor that whetted his appetite. He felt like he could finish three bowls of rice with just this one dish.

Ye Sanning was stunned. Before she had the chance to taste the three dishes cooked by Ruan Chuyin, she curiously picked up the cold cucumber.

The green straw raincoat, the jade-faced core, and the faint aroma of vinegar wrapped in it, when put into the mouth, an indescribable and ultimate deliciousness jumped on the tip of the tongue, making her unable to help but open her eyes wide.

Oh my god, is this really a cucumber?

Ye Sanning had never known that ordinary cucumbers could be cooked so deliciously. Even the imperial kitchen in the palace couldn't make this taste!

She remembered that A Yu once told her that Guan Zhi and Ruan Chuyin opened a small restaurant in Wushui Town. The girl's cooking skills were so good that the restaurant was always full of guests. The dishes prepared the night before were all sold out in half a day, and they had to restock at least twice a day.

Ye Sanning had always thought that it was A Yu who was comforting her and didn't want to make her feel bad, but she didn't expect that this girl could really cook! And she cooked very well! Suddenly, little stars appeared in her eyes. Looking at Ruan Chuyin's little face that was like a lotus in the distant mountains, she felt much more satisfied.

"Hatsune, what great cooking skills!" Qi Ruyi nodded in praise while picking up a piece of radish.

This was already his fourth piece of radish. He didn't normally eat much meat, relying on mostly vegetables. The young girl, despite her youth, could cook a simple braised radish dish to this level. Her culinary skills were undoubtedly on par with Fang Zhihen, the kitchen elder of the Wangxi Sect. When the opportunity presented itself, he would definitely let them spar with each other and give that old man a good slap.

The Sword God's address to Ruan Chuyin immediately brought the two closer together, and also reminded Ye Sangning and Qin Lang, making them completely accept her.

The dining atmosphere gradually became lively.

Qin Guanzhi's two younger brothers buried their heads in their food without saying a word. After they were all full, they raised their heads and looked at Ruan Chuyin in unison.

Qin Runzhi just turned fifteen this year and is still in school. Blinking her bright eyes, she suddenly asked, "Sister Ruan, what else can you cook?"

"Runzhi, go study after you finish eating. Don't talk too much." Qin Lang interrupted him immediately, his tone tinged with reproach. It's good enough to have a meal, do you expect to eat it every day? Ye Sangning had never cooked in the twenty years since she married him. Guan Zhi was a lucky person.

Qin Xiaozhi swallowed his saliva. Fortunately, he was half a beat slower than Runzhi, otherwise he would have to go back to review his lessons.

Ruan Chuyin quickly said, "Uncle, it's okay. I can cook a lot of dishes. You can tell me what you like to eat." The only thing she can show off now is her cooking skills. Being recognized by others will make her feel very valuable, and she is so happy.

Qin Guanzhi nodded in agreement and said, "Dad, Mom, Chuyin's cooking is delicious. You'll be in for a treat." He had always known Chuyin was different, more able to endure hardships than the average woman, independent-minded, and ambitious. Whatever Ruan Chuyin wanted, he would make it happen for her. If she liked to open a restaurant, then he would help her build one.

At this time, Qin Guanzhi already had a general idea in his mind. He wanted to keep the person, stay in Liangcheng forever, and stay by his side.

In the afternoon, Qin Lang and Ye Sangning called Qin Guanzhi into the house and asked him some questions about Ruan Chuyin.

The two of them didn't react much to her Xiaohe Village household registration. Their family didn't have a throne to inherit, so they didn't need to be so picky about their daughter-in-law, nor were they bound by the many rules and regulations of the royal family.

In their opinion, it would be best if Ruan Chuyin had a prominent background. If she didn't, that wouldn't matter, because her appearance was enough to make up for any shortcomings.

"Guanzhi, what do you think of this girl?" Qin Lang asked slowly, taking a sip of tea. He wanted to hear his son's plans for the major events in his life.

However, Qin Guanzhi did not seem to accept the offer and instead turned the topic to the construction of a restaurant, which gave Qin Lang and Ye Sangning a slight heart attack.

"Guanzhi, have you ever thought about why your mother arranged for Hatsune to live next door to you?" Ye Sanning asked his son unexpectedly, supporting his chin with one hand.

Qin Guanzhi curled his fingers, slowly picked up the tea bowl, and shook his head.

"You don't know?" Ye Sanning suddenly raised his voice and his eyes suddenly became sharp.

"Do you want me to break down that wall before you understand?"

Let you pretend! If you keep pretending, you will have to go to that girl’s wedding with someone else!

Qin Guanzhi is really good at pretending.

No matter what his mother said, he refused to respond. First, he felt marriage shouldn't be rushed. Hatsune had just changed her address, bringing her closer to him. What if he accidentally scared her away? Second, he had his own ideas and plans, and he would listen appropriately to his parents' advice and didn't want them to worry too much.

"You've wasted the honor your father and I gave you. Get out!" Ye Sanning didn't want to say another word to him. Fools have their own luck, I hope he has this blessing.

Qin Guanzhi's emotions were quite stable, without any ripples on his face. One could tell at a glance that he was often scolded.

He stood up, performed a standard retreat salute, turned around and strode away.

Seeing this, Qin Lang followed him out silently and stopped him at the gate of the main courtyard.

"Guanzhi, based on my many years of experience, I'll give you some advice. Some people may look weak, but they're not."

"Dad, what do you want to say?" Qin Guanzhi didn't understand what his father said.

"From what I see, everyone praises you for being as gentle as jade and a modest gentleman. Do you think you have a good temper?" Qin Lang asked meaningfully.

"Dad, what do you mean?" Qin Guanzhi seemed to understand a little bit what his father wanted to express.

"You need to use different methods to deal with different people. If you use the wrong method, even if you exhaust all your energy, it will be useless. Many things cannot be done step by step, especially when it comes to relationships. If Dad had the same temper as you, you three wouldn't be here. You should think carefully about what your mother said."

Qin Lang felt that he had expressed himself very clearly, and there was no reason why his son still didn't understand after talking to this point.

But he underestimated Qin Guanzhi's axiality.

"Dad, I just want to help Hatsune open the restaurant right now. There's no rush for other things. You and Mom don't need to worry. I know what to do."

Qin Lang looked at his stubborn look and finally understood why his wife had to scold him from time to time. He really deserved a scolding!

"Bullshit! Once you've built and expanded the restaurant, she'll be more established and have a broader vision. What's the point of you? Dad thinks you should go back to Wangxi Sect with your master as soon as possible! Your mother, I, and Runzhi and Xiaozhi are all great. We have grandchildren."

Children cannot be taught.

Qin Lang was really angry. He snorted heavily and left in a huff.