Counterattack starts with controlling probability

Li Hao stood in the kitchen, holding a piece of chicken breast in his hand, ready to stir-fry with vegetables.

Although he knew that he had some basic cooking skills, processing these ingredients did not seem as simple as he had imagined.

Grilled fish with garlic and stir-fried seasonal vegetables are common home-cooked dishes, but the heat and seasoning ratios of each dish need to be precisely controlled.

If you are not careful, the taste of the dish will be greatly reduced.

Li Hao felt a little unsure.

He tried to cut the fish fillets with a knife. His knife skills were pretty good, but the temperature of the oil and the time to add the garlic always made him hesitate.

Just as he heated the pot, he looked at the ingredients next to it and felt that something seemed to be missing.

He felt a little uneasy and thought: This is the shortcoming of my usual cooking. There is always something wrong in the heat control and seasoning.

At this moment, Li Hao's thoughts suddenly drifted somewhere.

It was a familiar voice, the most powerful helper he often used to "help" himself - Lao Pi.

What's wrong, Xiao Li? Do you think you'll fail at cooking?

Lao Pi's voice sounded in his mind, with a hint of smile.

Li Hao was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He realized that he was not alone.

"Mr. Pi, how do you think this dish should be prepared?" he asked.

[Anyway, your seasoning isn't precise enough, and the heat isn't right. Let me help you.]

Lao Pi's voice was low but full of confidence.

What you need is an accurate prediction. Just like running a business, take care of the key details and leave the rest to me.

Li Hao suddenly realized that he didn't need to be too anxious.

He adjusted his thinking and quickly began to operate in an orderly manner. Calculations began automatically in his mind: use a little more minced garlic, control the heat a little more gently, and bake the fish a little longer so that the skin can be crispy and the fish meat can remain moist.

In terms of seasoning, he followed Lao Pi's instructions, slightly adjusted the ratio of salt and sugar, and finally added a little bit of balsamic vinegar to break the bland taste.

When stir-frying seasonal vegetables, he did not rush to put the ingredients in, but first heated the pan and oil, then adjusted the heat and added the ingredients at the right time.

If the oil temperature is too high, the vegetables will burn, and if it is too low, they will not be crispy. Controlling the heat and time is a skill.

A few minutes later, a fragrant aroma filled the kitchen.

Li Hao stopped what he was doing and felt relieved.

He silently thanked Lao Pi for his advice. This "probability manipulation" mode of thinking has enabled him to excel in some seemingly ordinary things.

How's it going, Xiao Li? Not bad, huh? I've been really worried about you.

Lao Pi's voice sounded in Li Hao's mind again, with a hint of pride.

"Okay, Mr. Pi, you are still the best." Li Hao responded in a low voice, feeling much more relaxed.

He brought out two dishes: the grilled fish with garlic sauce was golden and crispy, and the stir-fried seasonal vegetables were bright in color and exuded an enticing aroma.

Li Hao brought the dishes to the table, feeling a bit excited but also a bit nervous.

After all, this was the first time he showed his cooking skills in front of Liu Fei.

Liu Fei looked at the dishes being served, his eyes lit up slightly, and then he said with a smile: "Hey, Xiao Li, these two dishes today don't look simple. You really are a versatile person."

Liu Xia was also stunned for a moment, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

She originally thought that Li Hao only knew how to make some simple home cooking dishes, but she didn't expect that the two dishes he made were so delicious and flavourful, which completely exceeded her expectations.

Li Hao smiled calmly, but felt a little pleased with himself: "These are just some home-cooked dishes, don't be disgusted, just try them together."

Liu Fei took a bite of the grilled fish with garlic sauce, and his eyes lit up immediately, with a look of surprise on his face. "This tastes...very good. The fish is tender and fresh, the garlic sauce is fragrant, and the heat is well controlled. Xiao Li, you cook better than any other chef out there."

"Yes, Brother Hao, your craftsmanship is quite good." Liu Xia couldn't help but praise him, with a bit of surprise in her eyes.

Li Hao smiled and nodded, feeling relieved. "Thank you for the compliment. I was just paying a little more attention when cooking."

Liu Fei smiled slightly when he heard this: "It seems that your cooking skills are not only useful in the business world, but also at home."

After saying that, he picked up another piece of stir-fried seasonal vegetables and tasted it: "This vegetable is refreshing and delicious, and the cooking time is just right. It's very refreshing to eat."

"In fact, cooking is all about the thought behind it," Li Hao said gently. "If you like it, no matter how good it is, it's not too good."

Liu Fei and Liu Xia both laughed, and the atmosphere suddenly became more harmonious.

Li Hao looked at their smiles and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

Although their relationship has not yet completely broken through, this tacit understanding of caring for and supporting each other is undoubtedly the warmest existence.

After dinner, the atmosphere was still warm and pleasant. Li Hao chatted with Liu Fei and Liu Xia for a long time at the dining table.

Although Liu Fei has a good business sense, he always appears to be particularly kind and amiable when he is with his daughter, and his words are full of concern for his daughter.

Li Hao, on the other hand, always maintained his gentle and polite attitude, listening silently, occasionally interrupting, and behaving just right.

After dinner, it was already night, and Li Hao stood up and prepared to say goodbye.

"It's a rare relaxing day today, but it's getting late, so I'll say goodbye first." He said with a smile.

"No, no, Xiaoxia and I are very happy that Li Hao can come."

Liu Fei also stood up, patted Li Hao on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Come often when you have time, you're welcome. If you don't have anything else, go to bed early today. You must have been very busy recently."

"A little bit." Li Hao smiled and replied softly, "But this kind of relaxing time is quite good. I can feel a long-lost tranquility."

Liu Fei nodded. "Young people, stress is common, and learning to relax is equally important."

He reached out and patted Li Hao on the back, "Then I won't say any more. Good night, Li Hao."

"Good night, Mr. Liu." Li Hao responded with a smile and turned to Liu Xia. "Thank you for your hospitality today, Liu Xia. Good night."

Liu Xia smiled slightly and stood up. "You're welcome, Li Hao. Good night."

Just as Li Hao was about to turn around and leave, Liu Fei walked towards the stairs to rest.

At this moment, Liu Xia suddenly walked gently towards Li Hao. She lowered her head and looked at Li Hao with gentle eyes. Almost unconsciously, she reached out and gently pressed Li Hao's arm.

Li Hao was stunned for a moment and turned to look at Liu Xia. She raised her head with gentle and affectionate eyes and a helpless smile on her face.

Liu Fei had already walked away, and they were the only two left in the room.

Liu Xia quietly approached him and kissed his cheek gently before Li Hao could react.

At that moment, the air seemed to freeze, Li Hao's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and a slight blush immediately appeared on his face.

He never thought that Liu Xia would do such a thing at such a moment.

That gentle kiss made him feel a warmth and unexpected intimacy. He subconsciously took a step back, his eyes slightly avoiding, "Xiaoxia..."

Liu Xia smiled, lowered her head, and said softly: "I just want to thank you for helping me so much today."

Her voice was soft and a little coquettish, "And... I hope you can always be with us."

Li Hao did not respond immediately, but was stunned and felt confused.

Although they had always maintained a certain distance between them, this sudden intimacy made it difficult for him to adapt, and his face still had that unusual blush.

At this time, Liu Fei's voice came from the stairs, and Li Hao and Liu Xia turned their heads subconsciously.

Liu Fei stood on the stairs, squinted his eyes and looked at them, with a smile that was not a smile on his lips.

"Why, Li Hao, if you don't want to leave, it's not impossible. Isn't your company still on holiday?"

He asked with a smile, a hint of teasing in his tone.

"Or maybe you two have some 'private' time here, so I can go out for a smoke?"

Liu Xia hurriedly lowered her head, her face flushed, and she quickly turned and walked towards the living room, "Dad, you really are such a fool! Stop talking nonsense."

Li Hao blushed even more and said quickly, "Mr. Liu, good night. I'm leaving now."

……

When I got home, it was completely dark.

Li Hao took off his coat, tidied himself up a bit, and was just about to sit down when his cell phone suddenly rang.

He took a look and saw that it was a call from his mother.

"Hello, Mom." Li Hao pressed the answer button, with a hint of warmth in his voice.

My mother's familiar voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hao, you've been busy all day and haven't had a rest yet? Are you staying up late at the company again?"

Li Hao chuckled. "No, I'm a little relaxed today. I just got back from outside. Mom, why did you call me suddenly?"

"Why are you calling so suddenly?" Her mother's tone was filled with a hint of doting. "You haven't talked to me in a long time. What have you been busy with? Have you made any new progress at work?"

"Yes, Mom, the company will be listed soon."

As Li Hao spoke, he walked to the sofa and sat down, fiddling with his phone casually.

“There’s been a lot going on during this period, but I’m finally seeing some results.”

The mother on the other end of the phone listened and immediately became excited: "Oh? That's great! I knew you had a bright future. The listing is finally going smoothly. You must be very busy. When can you come home to visit?"

"I should be a little busy these few days. I will definitely go back after I'm done."

Li Hao smiled, but felt a little warm in his heart. His mother's care always made him feel warm.

"That's good. Mom knows you're busy. In fact, I called you, besides congratulating you, there is something else I want to tell you." The mother's tone suddenly became serious.

Li Hao raised an eyebrow, thinking his mother was about to talk about something else, "What is it, Mom?"

"You're old enough, you've achieved success in your career, and you can do anything." There was some hesitation in her mother's voice, but she quickly spoke firmly. "Your father and I have always felt that what you need most right now isn't more work, but a family. Find someone to settle down with, have children, and live a stable life. After all, we're getting older, and you can't always be alone."

Li Hao was silent for a moment, feeling a little touched, but did not respond immediately.

He knew that his mother's concerns had never changed, and she always hoped that he could have his own small family.

"Mom, I know you're worried about me." Li Hao said softly, "I've always felt that my career is fulfilling, and I haven't given much thought to family matters."

The mother sighed. "I know you're responsible and a very capable person, but I always feel that if you're successful in your career, you should also have someone by your side who can share every little bit of life with you. That way you won't feel empty."

Li Hao listened quietly, his heart slightly moved.

"Well, maybe." He pondered for a moment, and suddenly an idea came to him. "Actually, I've had a goal recently. Maybe you're right. Having a family of my own isn't that far off. Maybe with this goal, my life will be different."

The mother's tone immediately became excited: "Oh? What goal? Do you have someone you like? Who is it? Tell mom quickly!"

Li Hao couldn't help but laugh, his voice soft and reserved: "Maybe." He said softly, "Maybe it's time to think about these things, or maybe not."

"That's good." The mother felt relieved after hearing this. "Life will be better if you have goals. You should also learn to enjoy life. Don't always be busy with work. Remember to take care of yourself."

Li Hao nodded. Although his mother couldn't see him, he still felt a long-lost warmth. "Don't worry, Mom. I will. I will take good care of myself and consider what you said."

The mother on the other end of the phone seemed to be relieved. "That's good. Remember to get more rest and don't stay up late anymore."

"I know, Mom. Thank you for your concern." Li Hao said softly.

"Okay, I won't disturb you today. Good night." The mother gave her final instructions.

"Good night, Mom."