After transmigrating, I became a stepmother.

To be honest, the noodles weren't particularly delicious; they just had a nice oily aroma. But kids are like that; new and exciting things always seem mysterious and different, as if they're something special.

Lin Hao brought the item back to Rongshou Hall, and sure enough, Gu Liunian was still there.

When they saw the mother and son return together, with the maid behind them carrying things, the old lady and Gu Liunian looked over at the same time.

"What new and interesting thing have you made for Yu-ge'er this time?" The old lady's question was not based on mere speculation; she could tell just by looking at how closely her little grandson followed her.

“Mother, you’ve guessed wrong this time. This isn’t for Yu-ge’er.” Lin Hao deliberately kept everyone in suspense.

"Oh?" That's strange. In the past, the food she made was mostly for children. Yu-ge'er is so attached to her now, and those foods deserve a lot of credit. But this time it's not?

Lin Hao pushed the noodles in front of Gu Liunian. She raised her chin: "Try it!"

Gu Liunian was surprised to find that this was for him. He looked at her with great astonishment, but seeing that she didn't seem to be faking it, he still lowered his head and tasted it, though he was puzzled.

Hmm, the taste is alright, but the soup is a bit bland, with only a hint of oiliness and not rich enough. The noodles aren't very chewy either, they're a bit too soft.

After taking one bite, Gu Liunian stopped eating. He didn't understand why Lin Hao made him eat such a bowl of noodles, which was no better than what the kitchen made!

"How is it?" Lin Hao asked quickly when he saw him stop.

"The taste is acceptable." Gu Liunian couldn't really say that it was anything special, so he could only give this answer.

"That's good."

But unexpectedly, Lin Hao did not feel disappointed; instead, she smiled.

"What exactly are you trying to impress me with? You're making me completely confused!" The old lady watched the two of them asking and answering each other, and she couldn't figure out what was going on either.

"Mother, what do you think of this noodle?" Lin Hao asked instead of answering.

"It doesn't look very appealing, but it might taste good?" the old lady said honestly.

"No, its taste is only so-so." Lin Hao shook her head, decisively denying the old lady's guess.

The old lady became even more curious, so Lin Hao explained the origin of the noodles to the two of them one by one. After making sure they understood, she shared her thoughts.

"If you could bring these flatbreads with you when you take the imperial examination, all you need is some hot water and a little salt to make a hot meal."

Actually, you could bring some seasonings to make it spicy, sour and spicy, sweet and sour, or other flavors. However, Gu Liunian is going to take an exam after all, and eating something too strong would not only have a negative impact on her, but could also easily upset her stomach. It's better to keep it simple!

Hearing her say this, both the old lady and Gu Liunian's eyes lit up. Gu Liunian thought this method was indeed feasible. Hot soup noodles, even if they didn't taste very delicious, were much better than eating cold food.

The old lady felt somewhat ashamed. She had just complained that her daughter-in-law didn't care about her husband, and now she felt embarrassed. However, she was too ashamed to say it and felt her face burning.

But no one noticed her change at this moment; everyone was applauding Lin Hao's idea.

"Will Father go hungry during the exam? Then give all of Yu-ge'er's pastries to Father." The little boy seemed to understand but not quite the conversation, only that the noodles were for his father to eat during the exam, and his face showed anxiety.