The infinite heavens begin with American horror.

As they walked out of the market, Li Qing and Sister Bai each carried a red plastic bag filled with vegetables and meats, all carefully selected by Sister Bai. Although there were no rare ingredients, even the most ordinary ingredients could be transformed into exquisite delicacies in the hands of a master chef, and Li Qing could vouch for Sister Bai's culinary skills.

After all, Li Qing had been to Sister Bai's house for free meals more than once or twice, and he had been completely impressed by Sister Bai's cooking skills. Sometimes after meals, Li Qing would even joke with Sister Bai that it was a pity she wasn't a chef with such skills. Sister Bai would just smile and reply that cooking was just a hobby, and she couldn't stand cooking all day long.

Sister Bai's cooking skills are so good that it can only be described as a natural talent.

It was almost 10 o'clock when the two returned to the community with the groceries, and Li Qing's parents were probably going home soon.

Seeing that Sister Bai was a bit overwhelmed in the kitchen and time was tight, Li Qing went into the kitchen to help her out. Although Li Qing wasn't very good at cooking, she was fine with picking and washing vegetables, so she left the cooking to Sister Bai.

The two chatted while cooking, and the conversation eventually turned to Li Qing's parents.

"My dad's name is Li Jing. Don't laugh, you must be familiar with this name. He's the famous Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li. I used to always complain about how my grandpa would give my dad such a name. Did he want our child to be a Nezha?"

"Why would I laugh? Dad is a good name." Sister Bai said with a serious expression, and she really didn't laugh.

“My dad has been a chef for over 20 years, so he’s the most qualified person to say whether your cooking is good or not. Don’t question his professionalism.”

“My mom’s name is Zhang Yinghong. She’s just an ordinary supermarket cashier. She doesn’t have many hobbies, except for gossiping. I think my mom is a very responsible person. She values ​​her family a lot and she handles many things at home.”

After a flurry of activity, I finally managed to prepare the meal before my parents returned. There were four dishes and a soup in total, all of which were simple home-style dishes: shredded pork with green peppers, braised cabbage, hot and sour shredded potatoes, braised eggplant, and tomato, egg, and minced meat soup.

Each dish was a feast for the eyes, nose, and palate, making them incredibly appetizing. Li Qing served the dishes one by one, now just waiting for her parents to come home. She checked the time on her phone; it was already eleven o'clock.

Li Qing noticed that Sister Bai, who was sitting on the sofa waiting, seemed a little restless. Li Qing found Sister Bai strangely cute; it was surprising that such a mature and composed woman like Sister Bai would be nervous about meeting her in-laws.

It was getting late, and Li Qing couldn't let either of those things happen if her parents didn't come back soon, or if they had already eaten out. Otherwise, all the food Bai Jie had prepared would have been for nothing.

Li Qing immediately called her mother. When the call connected, she heard a lot of noise on the other end of the line.

"Mom, where are you? Why is it so noisy?"

"Son, your dad and I are at the market. That's just how the market is. What's wrong? Why are you calling me all of a sudden?"

"Mom, I went back to my hometown today. I've prepared all the food and am waiting for you to come back. So please don't go grocery shopping anymore. Come back soon, or the food will get cold."

"You cook? Forget it, your dad and I know your cooking skills all too well. We might even have to go back and cook it again." Mom's voice was teasing. Li Qing's mother knew her son's cooking abilities well; Li Qing's dishes were only edible, definitely not delicious.

"Mom, don't worry, this food is absolutely delicious. If it's not good, I'll eat the whole plate, food and all." As soon as she said this, Sister Bai, who was sitting next to Li Qing, laughed.

Although the voice wasn't very loud, Li Qing's mother still heard it, and a question came from the other end of the phone.

"Son, did you bring a woman home? I heard a woman's voice. Is she your girlfriend?" I just said that my mom loves to gossip, and sure enough, she changed the subject as soon as she heard a little noise. Whether Li Qing's cooking was good or not was no longer important; my mom was more interested in her son's girlfriend.

"What's the woman's personality like? Is she pretty? Is her family well-off?"

"Didn't I tell you to come back quickly, Mom? If you're so curious, then come back quickly. You'll find out when you get back." Li Qing wouldn't tell Bai Jie about her situation on the phone, since Bai Jie was still listening in. She was just urging her parents to come back soon.

"Mom's on her way back right now." The call ended abruptly after she said that. It was clear that Mom was really in a hurry.

Li Qing put down her phone, turned to look at Sister Bai, and took Sister Bai's soft, boneless hand in hers. "Mom and Dad should be home soon. Don't worry, it's not easy to find a wife as outstanding as Sister Bai these days. Even if my parents don't approve of you, I won't leave you. Sister Bai, you're so beautiful, how could I bear to let you leave me?"

"Ah."

"Yu'er, Grandpa and Grandma will be back soon. Be sure to greet them first. Don't be nervous. They'll love how cute you are."

Yu'er sat in a corner of the sofa, looking down at the cartoon, occasionally letting out a clear laugh. She didn't seem nervous at all. When she heard Li Qing, she immediately looked up and replied, "I know, Uncle."

"Sister Bai, you're still like Yu'er. Look at Yu'er, she's not nervous at all. You're an adult, you should set a good example for the child, don't let Yu'er laugh at you."

"Yu'er would never laugh at her mother," Yu'er murmured softly, her head lowered.

"Yes, Yu'er is the best girl."

......

Around 11:30, footsteps were heard outside the door, followed by the sound of a key being inserted into the lock. Li Qing's parents had returned.

As the two entered the hall, they saw the three people sitting on the sofa. When the mother saw Sister Bai and Yu'er, she stared blankly for a moment, seemingly unable to believe what she was seeing. How could her son have brought home such an old woman with a child? Could this widow be the girlfriend her son was talking about?

The mother scrutinized Bai Jie, her expression gradually darkening. Getting her son to leave this woman seemed unlikely; even as a woman herself, she had to admit the woman was incredibly beautiful, sitting on the sofa with an elegant yet sexy air. Although she was only wearing a loose dress, the mother could immediately tell this woman was no ordinary woman—broad-minded and with a truly stunning figure. Thinking of this, Zhang Yinghong couldn't help but look down at her own slightly plump figure, and felt a pang of envy for Bai Jie. How could she maintain such a good figure even with children so grown up?

Zhang Yinghong, the mother, snapped out of her daze. Whether these two were her son's girlfriends or not, Li Qing had to admit it himself. She turned to Li Qing and asked, "Son, who are these two?"

Li Qing immediately stood up, went to his mother, and said with a smile, "Mom, let me introduce you. This is Sister Bai, Bai Ruobing, and this is her daughter, Zhou Yu'er. Weren't you just asking me about my girlfriend on the phone? Now that she's right in front of you, what do you think of Sister Bai?"

"...She's quite nice, looks pretty, and the little girl is cute too. It's just..." When her son admitted it, the mother was stunned. How could this be? Her son was young, good-looking, and had money now. He could find any girl he wanted. Why did he choose someone with a child?

Zhang Yinghong, the mother, turned to look at her husband and saw that he was also a little dazed. She quietly pinched his thigh and asked, "Old Li, what do you think?"

Li Jing, the father, winced in pain from his thigh. Coming to his senses, he rubbed his pinched thigh. He was now somewhat impressed with his son. He hadn't realized before that his son had this kind of taste—quite the style of Cao Cao! But his son certainly had good taste; he'd found such a beautiful and elegant young woman. Who wouldn't be smitten? However, the issue of having a child was a problem to explain to his mother. He had no objection to what kind of partner his son chose, as long as his son was happy.

"How can I watch? I'll just stand here and watch." It seems that Comrade Li spends a lot of time online, and his words are in line with the times.

"Seriously, I'm asking you a question!" Mom was naturally dissatisfied with Old Li's answer. Was it really fun to suddenly act silly? Being silly had to be appropriate for the occasion. This concerned her son's happiness for the rest of his life; was this the right time to be silly? At his age, he was still trying to act like a young person. She pinched Old Li's thigh again.

"Ouch!...I'm quite satisfied with the girl my son found. She seems very virtuous, and the girl is nice too." Old Li's thigh was hit hard again, adding insult to injury, but he still told the truth: he was quite satisfied with Bai Ruobing.

"Fine, fine!...Old Li, did you conspire with your son beforehand to provoke me?" Mom wanted to pinch Old Li's thigh, but Old Li was already on guard. He knew better than to stop, so he reached out and slapped away his mother's hand that was about to pinch him.

The two's actions naturally did not escape Li Qing's notice. It was clear that her father was quite satisfied with Sister Bai, but there were some issues with her mother. It seemed that she would have to have a good talk with her mother after dinner.

"Sister Bai, these are my parents, say hello. Yu'er, say hello to your grandparents."

"Hello Uncle and Aunt, I'm Aqing's girlfriend. This is a gift I brought for you. It's a token of my appreciation, and I hope you won't find it offensive." Sister Bai picked up the gift from the coffee table, walked over to Li Qing's parents, and handed it to them.

Sister Bai handed the Moutai to Li Qing's father, and the box containing the jewelry to Li Qing's mother. Old Li knew his wife wasn't satisfied with this daughter-in-law, and he was afraid that refusing would hurt her good intentions. "Son, for your happiness, Dad will lend you a hand," Old Li said, accepting both gifts with a smile. "Then I'll call you Ruobing. Thank you for the gifts. I'm very satisfied with them. I won't stand on ceremony any longer; I'll take them now."

"It's alright, as long as Uncle and Aunt are satisfied." Sister Bai breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the gift being given to her by her subordinates.

Yu'er walked over to Sister Bai and greeted Li Qing's parents, "Hello, Grandpa and Grandma, I'm Yu'er."

Zhang Yinghong, the mother, loved children, especially a delicate and lovely girl like Yu'er. Dressed up like a little princess from a fairy tale, she was incredibly endearing. Although she was not satisfied with Bai Ruobing, it didn't mean she was dissatisfied with Yu'er.

"Yu'er is so good, such a well-behaved child." Old Li supported his son's choice, so he treated Sister Bai and Yu'er equally.

"Hmm, Yu'er is good. Yu'er is so pretty, she'll definitely grow up to be a great beauty." Mom stepped forward, ruffled Yu'er's hair, and touched Yu'er's smooth face. Mom liked this child no matter how she looked at her.

"Hehe, thank you for the compliment, Grandpa and Grandma." Yu'er didn't flinch at all when her mother stroked her, letting her mother stroke her.

Sister Bai was also pleased to see that her mother liked Yu'er so much, as long as she didn't completely reject the mother and daughter.

"Mom and Dad, let's eat first, otherwise the food will get cold and won't taste good." Li Qing didn't directly say that the food was made by Sister Bai, so as not to let her mother say something against her will, saying that the food was not good when it was actually delicious.

"Okay, let's eat first. Didn't you say you ate the plate even though it wasn't good? I want to see how much you've improved your cooking. You're so confident," Mom said.

The living room and dining room are connected, just a short walk away. Everyone took their seats in turn. Dad and Mom were a little surprised to see the four dishes and one soup on the table. Just by looking at the dishes, they were no worse than those made by Lao Li, who had been a chef for more than 20 years. They also smelled delicious.

Old Li was puzzled. Had his son's cooking skills really improved so much in such a short time? Although it's said that one should look at a person with new eyes after three days of separation, Old Li just couldn't believe that this was Li Qing's cooking. His son's previous dishes were so bad that even a dog would shake its head in disbelief. If his son had any talent for cooking, he wouldn't have made such terrible dishes before. Besides, Old Li knew his son's character very well; if he had any skills, he wouldn't have kept them hidden. He would have shown them off long ago.

Old Li glanced at Sister Bai beside Li Qing and knew that Sister Bai must have made all the dishes. He picked up a piece of shredded potato with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth. After chewing carefully, Old Li's eyes lit up. The taste was amazing. The shredded potato was crisp but not raw, and the heat was well controlled. The potato slices were also cut into even pieces, so it seemed that her knife skills were also quite good.

Old Li tried the remaining three dishes one by one, and each one was impeccable in taste. Old Li was becoming more and more satisfied with his son's girlfriend; her cooking skills were so good. She was equally adept in the living room and the kitchen. Looking at her now, it wasn't so bad to have a daughter. This kind of young woman was a treasure; many people would be envious of her if she were out there.

"The food tastes great, even better than mine. How did our son suddenly become so amazing? Honey, you should try it too, and see if I'm right."

"Really? I'll try some too." Mom also picked up a piece of shredded potato with her chopsticks and tasted it.

"Mmm! It tastes so good! It's much better than what I make."

"See? I told you so." Li Qing looked at his mother with a smile.

"Yes, yes, you're right." Mom rolled her eyes, speechless at Li Qing's shameless flaunting, getting all smug at the slightest bit of praise.

The food tasted so good that the meal was quickly devoured by the group. After the meal, Sister Bai took it upon herself to clear the table and wash the dishes, wanting to leave a good impression on Li Qing's parents.

Sister Bai carried the plates to the kitchen and began washing the dishes; the sound of dripping water came from the kitchen.