Reborn Fairy Wife Takes Me on a Gaggle-Fire rampage

Sunlight streamed through the massive glass dome into the spacious and bright shopping mall. Mu Chen held Wen Shu's soft and warm little hand tightly as they strolled leisurely through the space. Time passed quietly, and before they knew it, it was almost lunchtime.

"Darling, is there anything you particularly want to eat?" Mu Chen turned his head, looking at Wen Shu beside him with a face full of doting affection, and asked softly, his tone full of endless tenderness and consideration.

Wen Shu tilted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes sparkling like a deep lake. After thinking for a moment, she replied, "Hmm... how about we go eat hot pot? It's been so long since I last had hot pot!" As she finished speaking, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, as if she could already taste the deliciousness and satisfaction that hot pot would bring.

“Sure, anything you like is fine.” Mu Chen replied with a smile, then gently pulled Wen Shu toward the elevator. A short while later, the two took the elevator to the top floor of the mall.

As soon as I stepped out of the elevator, a rich aroma wafted towards me. Following the scent, I saw a bustling hot pot restaurant around the corner. The restaurant was crowded, but not noisy or chaotic. Stepping inside, the first thing that caught my eye was its highly technological decor—silver metallic lines outlined a clean and simple silhouette, large screens on the walls displayed images of various dishes, and uniquely designed lights hung from the ceiling, emitting a soft and inviting glow. Despite the large number of diners and the steaming atmosphere, surprisingly, there wasn't a trace of cooking smoke.

A well-trained waiter quickly approached and warmly led Mu Chen and Wen Shu to a charming private room. Once inside, the two sat facing each other. The waiter then smiled and presented two elegant menus, thoughtfully instructing them, "Gentlemen, you can simply select your dishes by clicking on the screen on the menu. We'll serve you as soon as possible." With that, the waiter gently closed the door, leaving the sweet couple to enjoy their cozy time together.

"Do you eat spicy food, Chen?" Wen Shu peeked out her small, cute head, blinked her bright eyes, and looked at Mu Chen beside her with anticipation.

"Eat up, how about the butter one, Shushu?" Mu Chen turned his head, looking at Wen Shu tenderly, a doting smile on his lips.

“Hmm, that’s fine! But…” Wen Shu thought for a moment, then said, “How about we order a four-compartment hot pot? Besides the beef tallow broth, I think the caviar broth looks delicious; and the Sichuan pepper broth, it must be numbing and fragrant; plus a sweet and sour tomato broth, that way we can taste many different flavors at once.” After saying that, she winked playfully at Mu Chen.

So the two sat side by side at the table and began ordering with great enthusiasm. They carefully studied the dazzling array of ingredients and specialties on the menu, occasionally exchanging a few words about their favorite foods and pairing suggestions. Before long, they had selected a table full of sumptuous dishes.

Just after they clicked to place their order, they were surprised by how quickly the restaurant served the food! In just a few minutes, all the dishes were neatly arranged on the table. Looking at the steaming, fragrant dishes in front of her, Wen Shu couldn't help but clap her hands excitedly, while Mu Chen watched her happy expression with a smile in his eyes.

As he cautiously extended his finger and gently touched the tiny, pearl-like switch, it was as if the whole world held its breath. A barely audible "beep" rang out, as crisp and melodious as the first peach blossom in spring. Then, incredibly, the seemingly ordinary hot pot was switched on with remarkable ease!

Time ticked by, and the hot pot broth, initially as calm as a mirror, began to undergo an astonishing transformation, as if a mysterious force had cast a magical spell upon it. Slowly, gradually, it began to boil, first releasing tiny bubbles, then these bubbles grew larger and more numerous, finally coalescing into a lively, bubbling spectacle. Water splashed everywhere, like countless sparkling pearls dancing and leaping in the air, accompanied by billowing steam that filled the entire room, making one feel as if they were in a fairyland.

The two people sitting at the table were overjoyed at the sight. They exchanged a glance, their eyes sparkling with anticipation and delight. Unable to contain their excitement any longer, they eagerly tossed the various fresh and delicious ingredients they had prepared into the four distinct hot pot broths.

Look over here! The three broth bases—Sichuan peppercorn, butter, and tomato—intermingle beautifully, creating an enticing, vibrant red hue. Fiery red chilies and the numbing aroma of Sichuan peppercorns dance joyfully in the sizzling oil, colliding and intertwining to release an irresistible, rich fragrance. Meanwhile, the tomatoes, like shy maidens, lie quietly at the bottom of the pot, occasionally revealing a glimpse of their delicate red as the broth simmers.

Over there, the caviar broth was equally impressive. Plump, round caviar grains tumbled and swirled in the pot, releasing a unique and delicious aroma that instantly filled the nostrils and tantalized every taste bud.

Time passed slowly, and the ingredients tumbled and boiled in the scalding pot, gradually becoming fully cooked. They skillfully used chopsticks to pick up the cooked food, carefully placing it into their respective delicate little bowls, and then dipping it in rich and fragrant sauce according to their personal taste.

Finally, the two of them raised their bowls and chopsticks at the same time, smiled at each other, and said in unison, "Let's eat!" Thus, a joyful and heartwarming culinary journey officially began, and this sumptuous and delicious meal undoubtedly brought them great satisfaction.

After lunch, Mu Chen gently took Wen Shu's soft hand and led her down the elevator to the underground parking lot. Mu Chen took Wen Shu back to the company. They entered the building and took the elevator straight up to the top floor. Having spent the entire morning shopping in the bustling mall, Wen Shu felt slightly tired, especially in the afternoon when the fatigue became more pronounced. She even felt her eyelids growing heavier and she felt drowsy.

At this moment, Mu Chen was sitting at his desk, intently processing a mountain of documents, while Wen Shu lay quietly on the sofa beside him, having unknowingly drifted off to sleep. Some time later, Mu Chen finally finished his work. He gently put down his pen and turned to look at the sofa, only to find that Wen Shu was already fast asleep.