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Chapter 548 Birthday
To be fair, as someone whose talent is exceptionally focused, many things in this world make Lu Nanting feel troubled.

But he never imagined that his simple wish to make a strawberry cake would be so difficult!

He wasn't a complete novice in the kitchen, so he wouldn't get stuck on the step of weighing ingredients, but he baked a single cake base eight times.

Either the dough was overmixed, resulting in a dry and hard cake, or the oven wasn't preheated, causing the cake to not rise properly and not bake through.

Different ovens, different molds, and different ingredient recipes make it difficult to control the temperature and baking time.

I finally managed to bake one that was usable, but it collapsed as soon as I took it out because it wasn't cooled to the right temperature.

Next up are the improperly whipped creams, and the creams that just won't smooth out...

Fortunately, this is a situation he encounters frequently.

He was very patient and confident in overcoming one problem after another.

He was quite patient, but his second uncle, who came to deliver materials for the third time, finally broke down: "If all else fails, should I have your cousin come and teach you?"

Zhang Junjie, who had spoiled his nephew since childhood and couldn't do anything about him, decided to cheat for his nephew to end this long ordeal.

However, Lu Nanting refused to allow it.

"No need, I can do it myself. I really enjoy the process of figuring things out."

Only by accumulating enough experience can a chance success be turned into a repeatable success.

After all, this isn't the only birthday his wife has celebrated.

Moreover, through his own exploration, he can develop exclusive recipes that taste unlike anything else you can buy.

Although his skills are still terrible, this is the first time his wife has ever made a birthday request to him.

You must put in 100% effort; there is no room for taking any shortcuts.

It has to be said that some people who can get along well have some similarities.

Gu Lanxi was called a stubborn donkey, but wasn't Lu Nanting also a persistent person?
Zhang Junjie had no choice but to collect the trash and leave alone.

No one, including relatives and friends, objected to the young couple's decision.

For young couples celebrating their birthdays, not wanting a family dinner and just wanting some time alone together is perfectly fine.

After all, Gu Lanxi is still young, and this year is not her 10th birthday, so there's nothing wrong with not having a big celebration.

As he left, Zhang Junjie looked at the busy figures in the kitchen and couldn't help but sigh.

It's no exaggeration to say that Gu Lanxi could handle her nephew more easily than drinking water.

Other women worry all day long about their husbands cheating on them, but she doesn't.

Not only was she not worried, but when they finally met, she went out to do serious business, and her life remained perfectly in order. Yet, with just one sentence, "I want to eat the birthday cake you made," she kept the man at home all day.

What's most impressive is that Lu Nanting wasn't unhappy at all; instead, he was full of anticipation. Even though the attempts were incredibly tedious, he showed no impatience whatsoever.

If he were thirty years younger, no matter how beautiful or capable a woman was, he would stay as far away as possible and would never touch her, even if it meant death.

But his little nephew was determined to win her over, even resorting to relentless pursuit.

how to say?

It can only be said that brine is used to curdle tofu, and one thing can subdue another.

If it weren't for meeting Lu Nanting, a sincere, kind, and stubborn person, Gu Lanxi, with her shrewdness, would never have entered the cage of marriage and willingly taken care of everything for him.

Uncle Er left with several bags of trash in a complicated mood. Lu Nanting told him to close the door behind him and then focused on stirring the batter again.

After 4 p.m., this stubborn guy finally managed to make his first six-inch cake.

I haven't mastered any of the more complex skills yet. After trimming the cake base, I only spread a layer of white cream, then piped a ring around the top with a piping bag, and finally placed the prepared strawberries vertically on top.

Although the frosting wasn't spread very evenly and the technique wasn't exactly great, it was still a real birthday cake.

After Lu Nanting finished making it, he packed it in a box, carefully put it in the refrigerator, and then started constantly checking his watch.

It was still early before Gu Lanxi got off work.

Lu Nanting quickly tidied up the trash, disguised himself, and went downstairs.

I took out the trash first, then went to the nearby farmers' market to buy ingredients for dinner. I didn't shop around much and went straight home to cook.

Steaming two small red snapper symbolizes good things coming in pairs and abundance year after year.

A plate of boiled shrimp, arranged in a circle around a small plate, symbolizes prosperity and completeness.

Another dish of lettuce with oyster sauce—for a money-grubber's birthday, "making money" is an absolute must.

I don't know how to make poached chicken, so I bought it ready-made from a stall in the market that's been open for over 30 years. It's a symbol of good fortune, and all I have to do is take it out and plate it.

To make up the six items, he specially made a small bowl of handmade longevity noodles, and paired it with a cucumber in a straw raincoat, symbolizing smooth sailing, fulfillment, and continuous advancement.

I put them all on the table, but it didn't look pretty enough, so I plucked a few celery leaves and put them on the side.

While I was carving radish flowers following the video, I heard Gu Lanxi talking to her neighbor downstairs.

Lu Nanting immediately threw away the radish and knife, rushed into the bathroom to wash his face and scratch his hair. Gu Lanxi had a sunny disposition, like Lin Jiayi, cheerful and fearless, yet with a touch of the naivety of an 18-year-old small-town girl. Without any guile, she told the neighbor grandma about her work at the factory that day, and then skipped upstairs.

Upon opening the door and seeing Lu Nanting, he stood there for a moment before turning back to look at Gu Lanxi.

"I've always thought that in those kinds of dramas where actors play two roles, the ability to tell the difference between the two characters at a glance relies on costumes, makeup, and props, or at the very least, on the director's skill. My thinking was far too narrow-minded. I want to apologize to all the dedicated actors."

Seeing that he had already prepared the meal, Gu Lanxi blinked and opened her arms: "Brother Nanting, I want a hug~"

She looked extremely cheerful and showed no signs of having had a long and tiring day.

Knowing full well how fierce his wife really is, Lu Nanting can't resist her cuteness whenever she wants.

Can you really feel the same sense of accomplishment from raising a cat as you do from raising a lion?

Lu Nanting immediately bent down and gave her a creamy hug.

Like a big dog, it rested its head on Gu Lanxi's neck and gently rubbed against her.

Gu Lanxi hugged him tightly, sniffed, and her eyes immediately lit up!

"You've learned how to bake a cake?"

Lu Nanting then led her to the refrigerator, opened the door, and showed it to her.

"Wait, I'm going to take a shower and change into something nice!! You have to take lots of pictures of me later!"

"Well, let's go!"

There was only one bathroom here. After she finished showering and went back to her room to change, Lu Nanting grabbed his own clothes and went to take a shower.

After a busy day, it's inevitable to be sweaty.

A beautiful night shouldn't be spent sloppily.

By the time the two had changed their clothes and fixed their hair, it was completely dark.

Lu Nanting carefully took out the cake and placed it in the middle of the table.

A solid wood six-person table, with dishes on both sides and a cake in the middle, and candles in the shape of "23" lit.

Through those two points of warm light, Lu Nanting took a bunch of beautiful photos of Gu Lanxi, who was praying with her eyes closed.

Her hair had grown a little longer, and the top half was tied up in a half-bun. Her bangs and the ends of her hair were styled nicely. To show her seriousness, she also wore a wedding ring and an engagement necklace.

Of course, the wedding ring wasn't that ultra-luxurious pink diamond, but a simpler version suitable for everyday wear.

Lu Nanting had been growing her curly hair for a long time, and it was quite long. She styled her hair in the same way as Lu Nanting, and also chose the same ring and necklace as Lu Nanting.

This simple birthday, made special by the care put into it, is unlike any other before.

Gu Lanxi blew out the candles, put the cake away and back in the refrigerator, then sat down to eat with Lu Nanting.

"I love celebrating my birthday like this, just you and me, no one else."

"So we'll live like this from now on?"

Gu Lanxi shook her head: "This year is different. We can't keep doing this, or Mom and the others will be sad."

"How about we celebrate our birthdays separately according to the Gregorian calendar, and then celebrate our birthdays with our families according to the lunar calendar?"

That's exactly what Lu Nanting did. On his birthday according to the Gregorian calendar, he was either with Gu Lanxi or holding a fan meeting. His family celebrated his birthday according to the lunar calendar.

"It's already a luxury to celebrate one birthday, how can we celebrate two?"

"Why not? One year there was a leap month, and I celebrated my birthday three times!"

Having grown up in a privileged environment, Lu Nanting didn't see anything wrong with this at all.

Gu Lanxi couldn't resist the temptation and nodded in agreement.

After dinner and cutting the cake, while he was washing the dishes, Gu Lanxi suddenly leaned over and said to him mysteriously, "I also prepared a gift for you."

"what gift?"

"I've prepared a dance for you, and I'm going to perform it for you."

That's why Gu Lanxi is considered a genius.
Last month I felt I wasn't dancing well, but this month I'm already confident enough to give dances as gifts.

Lu Nanting couldn't help but chuckle: "Then I'll be really looking forward to it!"

I want to enjoy more dances tonight so I can perform well tomorrow.

Hahaha~
Let me tell you something really funny.

When it comes to having fun, the Sichuanese people's execution is truly impressive.

We were just talking about the spring and autumn holidays yesterday, and the official announcement came today.

It's like if a friend shouts downstairs, "Hey Li, let's go for a barbecue," I'll immediately run downstairs in my slippers.

I wonder if you can understand what makes me laugh?
I've only recently realized that many of my friends from other places seem to have different ways of thinking and lifestyles than we do.

Their sense of humor probably differs as well.