The Brilliant Life of a Post-Apocalyptic Female Boss Reborn at 70

After Liu Mengting finished fetching hot water, she carried the bucket and walked briskly into the inner room.

Xin Yi stood in front of the pot, staring down at the small amount of water inside—enough to cook noodles. She then skillfully bent down, grabbed a handful of dry firewood, and carefully placed it into the stove.

Then, she puffed out her cheeks and blew hard into the bamboo tube like a child. In an instant, the faint, flickering sparks spread rapidly, and a roaring fire illuminated the entire stove.

Time passed quietly, and before long, the water in the pot began to boil merrily, bubbling and gurgling.

At this moment, Xin Yi deftly took out two vibrant green and incredibly tender lettuce heads from her spatial storage.

She carefully washed the lettuce in a basin of water, making sure every leaf was clean and spotless, before nodding in satisfaction and throwing it all into the boiling pot without hesitation.

In less than ten seconds, Xin Yi swiftly grabbed a slotted spoon, quickly scooped out the blanched lettuce, and evenly distributed it into two prepared iron bowls.

Next, she grabbed a handful of thin noodles and put them into the boiling water, stirring them constantly with chopsticks to prevent them from sticking together.

Xin Yi couldn't help but smile as she guessed that Liu Mengting would be able to eat the steaming hot noodles just as she finished showering.

Just when everything seemed to be proceeding in an orderly manner, Xin Yi seemed to suddenly remember something important.

She reached into that magical space again and rummaged around for a while before pulling out a jar of bright red Lao Gan Ma chili sauce.

She quickly ripped off the label from the can and, without thinking, threw it directly into the blazing stove.

With a soft popping sound, a spicy aroma filled the air.

"Wow, this is truly a shining example of domestic products! Just one bite of this chili sauce and I feel like I could easily devour two large bowls of fragrant rice!"

While talking excitedly to herself, Xin Yi couldn't wait to reach out and scoop a large spoonful of brightly colored and fragrant chili sauce into the two iron basins in front of her.

Looking at the tempting chili sauce in the bowl, she couldn't help but swallow, making a gurgling sound in her throat.

At this moment, Xin Yi stared intently at the two bowls of chili sauce in front of her, as if they were the most delicious delicacies in the world.

She estimated that the time should be about right; the noodles in the pot, which were bubbling away, should be at their best right now. If they were cooked any longer, they would probably become too soft and mushy.

Thinking of this, she quickly grabbed a pair of long bamboo chopsticks and deftly picked out the noodles from the pot one by one, then evenly distributed them into two large iron basins.

"Mengting, are you done washing up yet? Our noodles are ready!" Xinyi shouted loudly towards the bathroom, her voice revealing a hint of urgency and anticipation.

"Okay, I'll be right out!" Liu Mengting's response came from the bathroom, but her voice sounded a little flustered, probably because she was worried that the noodles would lose their original smooth and chewy texture if left for too long.

Xin Yi thought to herself: the dinner I prepared tonight seems a little too bland and plain. So, she had a sudden idea, turned around and quickly walked to the cupboard, and took out two round, white, fresh eggs.

With a crisp "crack," the eggshell was gently broken, and the yolk flowed into the steaming pot. In the blink of an eye, two round and adorable poached eggs were dancing merrily in the boiling water.

Not long after, Liu Mengting slowly walked out of the bathroom carrying a bucket full of clothes. As soon as she stepped into the kitchen, a rich and enticing aroma immediately wafted towards her.

"Oh my god, it smells so good, Sister Yiyi!" Liu Mengting couldn't help but exclaim, her face full of surprise.

"Haha, of course! Look who made this delicious dish! Come over here and stir the noodles well. The poached eggs will be cooked soon. Let's each have one. We'll make do with this for tonight!" Xin Yi said with a smile, while constantly stirring the noodles in her bowl with her chopsticks.

Upon hearing this, Liu Mengting quickly put down the bucket of water she was holding, and with light steps, she hurried to the stove and joined in mixing the noodles.

"Sister Yiyi, this chili oil smells so good! Where did you buy it?" Liu Mengting asked curiously as she stirred the noodles in her bowl.

Xin Yi paused slightly, seemingly searching her mind for an answer, before slowly replying, "This isn't something you buy outside; my mom made it for me herself! That's why the aroma is so unique!"

Liu Mengting understood. She knew that Xin Yi had a stepmother, and that this stepmother was said to treat Xin Yi quite well.

At that moment, her face revealed undisguised envy as she muttered, "Sigh, look at other people's mothers, how capable they are! My mom doesn't have that skill; she'll never be able to make such delicious chili oil!"

Xin Yi understood the underlying meaning in Liu Mengting's words perfectly. She smiled slightly and replied generously, "Alright, alright, don't be so downcast! Next time my mom makes chili oil, I'll definitely ask her to make a lot, and I'll share a bottle with you!"

"Really? That's wonderful! Sister Yiyi, you're so kind!" Liu Mengting was so excited she almost jumped up, thanking her repeatedly.

And so, the two girls happily ate their noodles, making slurping noises one after another.

Before long, the fragrant poached eggs in the pot were cooked through. Each of them picked up a golden and tempting poached egg and began to enjoy it with great satisfaction.

In no time at all, this simple yet delicious dinner was devoured amidst laughter and chatter.

While there was still some hot water left over from cooking noodles in the pot, Liu Mengting quickly and efficiently washed the used dishes and chopsticks until they were spotless.

After tidying up, she turned and walked towards the door, seemingly preparing to leave.

"Hey? Wait a minute! Didn't you say you were going to move in with me? Why are you leaving now?" Xin Yi quickly tried to persuade her to stay.

Liu Mengting stopped and glanced back at the pitch-black night outside the window. With a hint of regret, she explained, "Sister Yiyi, look how late it is! It's really inconvenient to move things now! How about I come back tomorrow during the day?"