Pick up a princess to be your wife

Li Mu had previously said that he had found a good job, that his employer valued him and treated him well, and that's why he often brought things home.

Wang Xiulian was still wondering which family was so wealthy and powerful.

If it's He Xianzhi, then it's not surprising.

For a celestial being like her, money was just a number.

But why does Li Mu have such a big reputation? How could he invite such a person to his home?

Li Musheng prepared the food and handed it to the people at the table.

"It's been a while since I cooked, so I don't know how it tastes. Everyone, please don't be shy and eat whatever you like," Li Mu said.

He Xianzhi frowned slightly as she looked at the vegetables on the cutting board.

Xiaolan looked disgusted and whispered, "No wonder this tastes terrible."

"Master, please come first and try my Erlang's cooking," Wang Xiulian quickly invited.

He Xianzhi didn't have much of an appetite, but since he was already seated, it wouldn't be right not to eat something.

So she picked up a piece of fish, put it in her mouth, and chewed it gently.

His previously furrowed brows immediately relaxed.

This is just an ordinary braised fish, a dish she would never have even glanced at before.

But now, after taking a bite, a fresh and fragrant flavor instantly filled her mouth. The fish was tender and juicy, mixed with the aroma of perilla leaves, which instantly conquered her taste buds.

He Xianzhi, who had no appetite at all before, suddenly felt hungry.

She suddenly thought of a word: home-style cooking.

She used to eat at restaurants and eateries all the time, but the food was all pretty much the same and she couldn't muster any interest in it.

Perhaps it was Li Mu's excellent cooking skills, or perhaps it was the down-to-earth atmosphere that influenced her, but it made her feel like she was eating the most delicious food in the world.

"Who taught you to cook?" He Xianzhi asked.

"I learned it from the internet," Li Mu replied casually.

“The Internet? I know all the top chefs in the Great Yan Dynasty, but I’ve never heard of a famous chef with the surname Hu,” He Xianzhi said.

“He’s just an ordinary person,” Li Mu replied.

“An ordinary person? Can you contact him? I’d like to invite him to our home to be the head chef; my dad would definitely love his cooking,” He Xianzhi said.

He Xianzhi only took one bite before wanting Li Mu to be her chef.

But she already knew Li Mu to some extent; he was ambitious and would certainly not choose to be a chef.

“We’ve been out of contact for a long time. If we get in touch in the future, I’ll ask around for you,” Li Mu said with a smile.

"Ah."

He Xianzhi nodded, and her originally cold face slowly relaxed.

"Let's eat together."

"Come on, try Erlang's cooking." Wang Xiulian picked up a piece of food, took a bite, and then looked at Li Tian with an exaggerated expression.

"Erlang's cooking skills are even better than those of chefs in restaurants," Wang Xiulian couldn't help but praise.

"Hehe, as expected of Erlang." Li Tian chuckled憨厚ly.

When Xiao Lan saw He Xianzhi eating from her bowl, she suddenly felt that her mistress was a bit unfamiliar.

Aside from social occasions, the young lady never ate at the same table as a man, let alone these poor people.

The He family mansion had strict rules. At mealtimes, the masters and the old patriarch would sit at the main table, the young masters would sit at the middle table, and the ladies and young women would sit at the lower table outside the hall.

Even if the young lady is sitting at the lower table of the mansion, it is not a seat that ordinary people are qualified to sit at.

Now, the young lady is sitting on a small stool in this courtyard, the table is still a wooden board, and a family is sitting on the table.

She didn't know if her young lady was naturally so approachable, or if Li Mu had captivated her.

It was the first time in Xiao Lan's life that she had dined at the same table as the young lady, and she felt extremely honored.

Looking at Li Mu's family of three, Li Tian and Wang Xiulian, the couple, seemed a little nervous, while Li Mu remained calm.

The young lady felt like she was in a dream, sitting in this environment and dining with these people.

Seeing that her mistress had started eating, and that she had already sat down, Xiaolan felt it wouldn't be right not to eat a few bites herself.

So she casually picked up a piece of slightly burnt tofu and took a bite.

In her eyes, this dish seemed to be the only one that looked decent and was barely edible.

But with that one bite, a numbing and fragrant flavor instantly fills your mouth. One bite, and the tofu crumbles in your mouth.

The aroma of tofu, mixed with the savory flavor of sesame, brought her taste buds an unprecedented experience.

My goodness, this is so delicious!

She was He Xianzhi's maid and also his personal bodyguard. Although she was of low status, her daily meals were not bad, and the portions were even two or three times larger than He Xianzhi's.

Actually, neither the braised fish nor the Mapo tofu were burnt by Li Mu.

Xiaolan had never seen a dish that was burnt to a golden brown color before, so she thought the dish looked like it was burnt.

Xiao Lan, who had been keeping a straight face, was now completely surprised.

"What's this dish called?" Xiaolan asked.

"Braised tofu," Li Mu replied.

"Miss, please try it," Xiao Lan said.

He Xianzhi took a bite, and a blush slowly appeared on her face.

She can't eat spicy food, but this bite of tofu was incredibly satisfying, even more appetizing than braised fish.

"These are just ordinary home-cooked dishes, nothing special. When I make money in the future, I'll treat you to a big meal," Li Mu said with a smile.

Xiaolan now believes that a good meal is not about how expensive the dishes are, but about the chef's skill.

She tasted several dishes on the table, and each one gave her a delightful sensory experience; this was a true feast.

“Young Master Li’s cooking skills are truly impeccable,” He Xianzhi said with a smile.

"I was worried you wouldn't like it, boss," Li Mu said.

“With your skills, no one in the world would dislike you,” He Xianzhi said.

Seeing that He Xianzhi was happy, Li Tian and Wang Xiulian were relieved.

Although the environment wasn't great, Li Mu still earned his employer's approval through his skills. He was certain he wouldn't lose his job.

"You flatter me, sir. Please enjoy your meal. Brother, here's a pot of wine. Let's have a few drinks." Li Mu said, bringing up the wine pot.

Seeing Li Tian start pouring wine from two bowls, Wang Xiulian immediately grabbed his hand, turned to Li Mu, and scolded, "You brat, why are you only inviting your older brother and not the host and Miss Xiao Lan to drink?"

Then she smiled at He Xianzhi and said, "Second Master doesn't know the rules, please forgive him, Master."

“My boss doesn’t drink,” Li Mu said.

"How do you know I don't drink?" He Xianzhi asked Li Mu.

"See, we haven't been very hospitable, have we?"

Wang Xiulian got up and brought over a few wine bowls, asking Li Tian to pour wine for everyone.

He Xianzhi was the first to pick up his wine bowl and take a sip.

It's not that she doesn't drink at all, but rather that it depends on her mood. For example, she never drinks when she's socializing.

Occasionally, her father would cook a special meal with her, and she would have a few drinks with him.

He Xianzhi originally did not intend to drink alcohol on this occasion.

But she didn't know why, she just wanted to have a couple of sips.