How did I, a mere son-in-law lying down, become a "Fenglang Juxu" (a legendary martial art

The next morning.

Before dawn, Liu Shan got up early and tiptoed to the kitchen.

I originally thought he would be the first, but to my surprise, the chefs at the Li residence were already preparing breakfast.

Liu Shan smiled slightly, did not disturb them, and took some ingredients to get busy.

After breakfast, he kept all the cooks behind to help.

At first, the chefs looked down on Liu Shan, but seeing his skillful techniques and exquisite ingredients, they couldn't help but admire him and began to willingly help him in the kitchen.

Around noon, Li Wanqing happily took Wei Xiuying and Lin Nanjia's arms and sat down at the dining table.

This has become a tradition in the Li family. Every year on Li Wanqing's birthday, she would invite her two best friends to her home for lunch and spend quality time together.

It was almost lunchtime, but Li Wanqing still hadn't seen Liu Shan.

A sense of worry crept into her heart, and she turned to ask Aunt Zhou, "Where's Liu Shan? Why haven't I seen him yet?"

Aunt Zhou glanced at Wang Shi, then stammered and couldn't give a coherent answer.

Li Wanqing was a little upset and started to mutter complaints incessantly.

Li Polu and Wang Shi exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

The elderly couple knew the truth, but in order to give Li Wanqing a surprise, they did not reveal the truth, and instead, Wang smoothed things over.

Wang gently comforted her, "Wanqing, don't worry, there's still some time. Maybe Liu Shan will appear soon."

Li Wanqing nodded reluctantly, but she was still displeased.

She kept glancing towards the door, hoping that Liu Shan wouldn't disappoint her today.

Seeing this, Lin Nanjia gently comforted her, "Yes, brother-in-law might be preparing a surprise for you, sister. Just wait patiently."

Hearing this, Li Wanqing felt slightly relieved, but she still couldn't help but bite her red lips lightly, glancing at the door from time to time.

Wei Xiuying was originally very happy about her best friend's birthday. However, Li Wanqing's relatively happy and fulfilling marriage made her feel unbalanced.

She couldn't help but think to herself: Why is it that not only has my beloved died, but I've also been burdened with a bad reputation, and even getting married is now a problem?

God is unfair!

Thinking of this, Wei Xiuying's eyes reddened slightly, and she forced a smile, trying to hide the bitterness in her heart.

However, her heart was still twisted, and she couldn't help but say, "I think Liu Shan probably forgot today's birthday. After all, men are always careless."

Lin Nanjia was stunned as soon as Wei Xiuying finished speaking.

She hadn't expected Wei Xiuying to undermine her, so she quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "No, brother-in-law is a very reliable person. He must have some special arrangements. Besides, how could he forget my sister's birthday? Let's wait patiently."

Li Wanqing nodded upon hearing this. Liu Shan, this person...

She had just started to think that Liu Shan was a reliable person, but then she suddenly remembered his previous self-destructive remarks, and instantly lost her confidence.

At this moment, Wei Xiuying muttered to herself, "This person, you never know... Ah, a brothel is a good place."

Lin Nanjia was stunned. She never expected Wei Xiuying to say such a thing. It was really inappropriate.

Although the table was quite large, the people sitting around it weren't actually that far apart.

Although Wei Xiuying tried to lower her voice, Li Polu and his wife still heard her clearly.

They knew Liu Shan had been busy in the kitchen, so they were particularly unhappy with Wei Xiuying's words.

Is this really a good friend who deliberately speaks ill of others? Or is she a fake best friend?!

Just as Li Polu was about to get angry, Wang stopped him with a look.

Wei Xiuying is my daughter's best friend, so it's better for my daughter to handle this herself.

Li Wanqing naturally heard Wei Xiuying's whispers. She didn't know where Liu Shan was at that moment, but in any case, Wei Xiuying shouldn't have spoken ill of him.

Although he only slandered Liu Shan, he damaged the marriage and relationship of the two people.

Although Li Wanqing felt that her marriage was imperfect, it was none of Wei Xiuying's place to talk nonsense.

However, Li Wanqing did not retaliate. She knew Wei Xiuying's current situation and felt sorry for her.

At the same time, she secretly resolved that if Liu Shan could really surprise her later, she would take the initiative tonight!

Take the initiative to hold his hand.

As it turns out, Liu Shan was indeed very reliable.

Although he didn't remember Li Wanqing's birthday yesterday, now that he'd been reminded, he absolutely wouldn't let Wang Shi down.

In his view, although they did not consummate their marriage, he would not shirk his responsibilities as a husband.

At noon, with a familiar shout, Liu Shan's figure appeared in everyone's sight right on time.

Liu Shan led the chefs in the mansion to begin serving the dishes.

He would announce the name of each dish as it was served.

"The first dish is braised pig's trotters. Take an appropriate amount of pig's trotters and seasonings... I wish my wife more good luck and wealth in the new year, and a happy and prosperous life."

"The second dish is sweet and sour pork ribs. Take an appropriate amount of pork ribs and seasonings... I wish my wife sweetness will always accompany her and a happy and fulfilling life."

"The third dish is steamed sea bass. We used a spotted sea bass... The word for fish sounds like the word for 'abundance,' so I wish my wife abundance every year and a prosperous life."

"..."

"The eighth dish is braised chicken wings. Take an appropriate amount of chicken wings and seasonings... I wish my wife a year in which her knowledge and talent will soar and she will realize her dreams."

"The ninth dish is Four Happiness Meatballs. Take an appropriate amount of pork and mince it into filling... The four happinesses symbolize the four great joys in life: fortune, prosperity, longevity, and happiness. I wish everyone here all the best, continuous good fortune, peace in all four seasons, and good health and longevity."

"The tenth dish is celery and lily bulbs. Take an appropriate amount of celery and lily bulbs..."

At this point, Liu Shan paused deliberately, his eyes fixed intently on Li Wanqing.

Li Wanqing was a little puzzled. The first nine dishes were all dishes she had never heard of before, and they all looked very appetizing.

But this tenth dish... it's very common, so let's not talk about it. Doesn't Liu Shan know that he particularly dislikes celery?

Was it his oversight? Or was it intentional?

If it was intentional, what was he trying to express? That look in his eyes... was it a warning?

At this moment, Liu Shan spoke again, interrupting Li Wanqing's wild thoughts.

He said sincerely and affectionately, "This tenth dish, celery symbolizes diligence, and lilies symbolize purity. I wish my diligent self and my pure wife a long and happy marriage, blissful happiness, and sweet love!"

Li Wanqing: "!!!"

She was completely shocked, and her eyes welled up with tears.

Liu Shan's intentions were so good; her doubts vanished instantly, replaced by a deep sense of gratitude and warmth.

She gently bit her lip, a surge of unprecedented tenderness welling up in her heart.

She vowed... From that day forward, celery and lily bulbs would be her favorite dish!

She gazed at Liu Shan with deep affection, only to see Liu Shan slowly open his arms.

Without hesitation, she rushed over and threw herself into his arms.

The two embraced tightly, and everything around them seemed to stand still.