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at noon.

Bright sunlight streamed through the gleaming glass windows, illuminating the brand-new round table in the center of Yuan Mengqi's living room.

The table was carefully selected by Yuan Mengqi and her mother Zhao Huilan early this morning by taking a taxi to a furniture store near their neighborhood.

Yuan's mother, Zhao Huilan, also carefully laid out a festive red tablecloth.

Clearly, Yuan Mengqi's family attached great importance to the visit of Jiang Tao's parents today.

At this moment, the huge round table was almost entirely filled with all kinds of casserole dishes.

The matte black clay pot was bubbling and steaming.

The whole house was filled with the mixed aroma of various ingredients.

Sliced ​​pork is boiled in a clay pot with a rich, red sauce and topped with chopped scallions and crispy fried dried chilies.

The tomato and beef stew soup is bright red, and the beef chunks are stewed until tender, making it look incredibly appetizing.

The chicken stew with mushrooms uses authentic hazel mushrooms, the chicken is golden brown, and the mushrooms are soaked in the broth.

The garlic vermicelli shrimp dish is beautifully presented, with large, open-backed shrimp neatly arranged in a circle, emitting a wonderful aroma of garlic.

The snow-white sole fillets in the casserole are soaked in golden sour soup, with a few bright red pickled peppers and tender green cilantro leaves floating on top.

There were a total of twenty-eight dishes, encompassing almost all the casserole flavors from all over China.

Steaming hot and colorful, it's like a mini casserole expo.

Wearing an apron, Yuan Mengjie was carrying the last dish of casserole cabbage and tofu soup out of the kitchen.

He carefully placed the tofu soup on the last empty spot on the table, where a small wooden board was placed to prevent heat damage.

"Brother Jiang, Sister, Uncle and Aunt, you can come and sit down now."

Yuan Mengjie looked at the group of people chatting on the sofa in the living room and smiled as he invited them to sit down at the dining table.

"Uncle and Aunt, let's go sit over there and try my brother's cooking."

Yuan Mengqi greeted Mr. and Mrs. Jiang with a smile and led them to sit down at the dining table.

Ordinary families don't pay much attention to the order of seating arrangements.

In addition, Yuan Mengqi rarely attends drinking parties and doesn't understand those fancy formalities, so she didn't specifically arrange for Jiang Wen to sit in the main seat.

"Uncle, Auntie, please sit down, don't be shy! These are just some home-style dishes, I don't know if they will suit your tastes."

Ever since meeting Mr. and Mrs. Jiang, Yuan Mengqi has always had a perfectly warm smile on her face.

While greeting them, he personally pulled out chairs for Mr. and Mrs. Jiang.

Her movements were efficient, her tone was friendly, and her thoughtfulness was clearly a skill she had honed in her past work as a real estate salesperson.

The money is all being used to entertain the future in-laws.

Jiang Wen looked at the large table full of dazzling casserole dishes and nodded repeatedly in satisfaction:
"Xiao Yuan, this meal is so lavish today! Xiao Jie, Ranran, you two must have worked so hard all morning!"

Jiang Wen looked at Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran, who were still wearing aprons, and was quite satisfied with the two young people.

"No rush, no rush. This is the first time Uncle and Aunt have come to our home, so of course we want to show them our utmost sincerity."

Yuan Mengjie chuckled and scratched his head. Meeting his brother Jiang's parents for the first time, he was just as nervous as his sister.

Although Yuan Mengqi and Jiang Tao's relationship was not explicitly stated, everyone understood it without saying a word.

Yuan Mengjie was also worried that her sister would not be accepted by Mr. and Mrs. Jiang, which would lead to a series of bad consequences.

However, judging from the current behavior of Mr. and Mrs. Jiang, they do not seem to have any dissatisfaction with their older sister.

After learning the truth about her son's relationship with Yuan Mengqi, Tian Xiaomei's mood was no longer as pleasant as it had been when she first arrived.

Although she didn't dislike Yuan Mengqi, she did have some reservations about her.

However, out of consideration for her son, she suppressed her emotions and did not show them on her face.

"Auntie, please sit here. I heard from Brother Tao that you have a bad back, so I prepared a cushion for you."

Yuan Mengqi seemed oblivious to Tian Xiaomei's subtle scrutiny, and smilingly helped her sit down in a chair with cushions.

"Xiao Yuan, you put your heart into it."

Faced with Yuan Mengqi's thoughtfulness and enthusiasm, Tian Xiaomei couldn't be cold to her, and her expression softened considerably.

"Uncle and Aunt are our most honored guests, so of course we will treat you both with the utmost care. If there is anything we have done poorly, please feel free to tell us, Aunt."

Yuan Mengqi still had an incredibly warm smile on her face, and her words lessened Tian Xiaomei's prejudice against her.

After settling Tian Xiaomei down, Yuan Mengqi continued to entertain Jiang Wen:

"Uncle, what would you like to drink? My brother has prepared beer, liquor, and red wine. Please drink whatever you like."

Jiang Wen smiled and said, "A little beer will do, thank you so much."

"No trouble at all, we'd love for you and Auntie to come every day."

As Yuan Mengqi spoke with a smile, she gestured to Yuan Mengjie to fetch the beer.

"Brother Tao, Mom, Ranran, please have a seat."

"okay."

"I'll go get everyone drinks."

Lin Ranran turned around to get a drink, while Jiang Tao and the others pulled out chairs and sat down.

Soon, Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran came out of the kitchen together.

Yuan Mengjie was carrying a case of beer, while Lin Ranran was carrying two large buckets of freshly squeezed juice.

Everyone was drinking alcohol or juice, and their glasses were all full.

"Let's toast to Uncle and Aunt together with this first glass, and welcome them to our home."

Yuan Mengqi raised her glass with a smile, looking at Mr. and Mrs. Jiang with a respectful expression.

"Welcome, uncles and aunties."

"Welcome, uncles and aunties."

"Welcome, Mom and Dad."

"Hahaha……"

Jiang Tao also welcomed his parents, which drew laughter from everyone and made the atmosphere even more lively.

"This whole table of casseroles looks delicious. I'll try this beef first."

After a simple welcoming ceremony, Jiang Wen was the first to pick up his chopsticks, take a piece of stewed beef brisket, and put it in his mouth.

He chewed it carefully, and his eyes lit up immediately.

The taste of this braised beef brisket with tomatoes exceeded his expectations!

"Delicious! Tender! Flavorful! Xiao Jie, your cooking is amazing! It's just as good as what you get in those five-star hotels!"

Jiang swallowed a mouthful of beef brisket, then gave Yuan Mengjie a thumbs-up with a delighted expression, praising him generously.

Yuan Mengjie's years of culinary experience, combined with the enhanced flavor of the [Delicious Casserole], make this dish even more delicious.

As Jiang Wen said, the quality of this braised beef brisket with tomatoes in a clay pot is far superior to those braised beef brisket with tomatoes in five-star hotels that cost hundreds of yuan.

"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle. Without Brother Tao's casserole, the taste would be much worse."

Yuan Mengjie is well aware of his own culinary skills and is not arrogant or complacent.

"Casserole?"

Jiang Wen looked at the matte black clay pot in front of him with curiosity, his eyes full of wonder. "Mom and Dad, this clay pot isn't an ordinary one."

"It was developed by a friend of mine who spent tens of millions of yuan on research and development. It can maximize the deliciousness of food."

"In the future, all of our Jiang's Delicious Casserole Shops will use this type of casserole."

While eating the spicy and flavorful boiled pork slices, Jiang Tao made a serious but nonsensical remark.

"I see……"

After hearing his son's explanation, Jiang Wen's face showed a relieved expression, but he did not delve into the matter further or ask any irrelevant questions.

While everyone was chatting, Tian Xiaomei demurely picked up a piece of vermicelli from the garlic vermicelli shrimp dish.

With the help of the delicious casserole, the vermicelli, soaked in the aroma of garlic and shrimp, has a smooth texture and a wonderfully fresh taste.

Although Tian Xiaomei didn't say anything, the surprise and approval in her eyes were unmistakable.

She then reached for the sole fish next to her with her chopsticks; it was sour, spicy, and savory, and extremely appetizing.

Since coming to Beijing with her son and daughter-in-law, Tian Xiaomei has broadened her horizons and eaten many delicacies that she never dared to dream of before.

I've stayed in many five-star hotels.

But dishes like the garlic vermicelli shrimp and sole fish she ate today are among the best she's ever tried.

"Auntie, please try this chicken stew with mushrooms. This is a free-range chicken that Xiao Jie bought at the market and slaughtered on the spot. It's made with the best ingredients."

Yuan Mengqi scooped a spoonful into Tian Xiaomei's bowl at the right moment. The soup was thick and the meat was tender, and the umami flavor of the mushrooms was completely infused into the soup.

Tian Xiaomei took a bite and finally couldn't help but nod: "Hmm, it's quite authentic. The chicken and mushrooms are very fragrant."

After receiving Tian Xiaomei's affirmation, Yuan Mengqi breathed a sigh of relief and a simple, honest smile appeared on her face.
"I'm glad you like it, Auntie! Uncle, please try this boiled pork slices. Xiao Jie made it like Sichuan cuisine, but he reduced the spiciness a bit. I don't know if you can handle it."

"Okay, that's exactly what I wanted to try."

As Jiang Wen spoke, he picked up a mouth-watering slice of meat with his chopsticks, blew on it, and then swallowed it in one gulp.

"Mmm, delicious! Spicy and savory, it tastes really good!"

After finishing a bite of boiled pork slices, Jiang Wen gave Yuan Mengjie a thumbs-up again, offering a heartfelt compliment.

Seeing this harmonious scene, Jiang Tao felt much more at ease.

He ladled himself a bowl of tomato and beef brisket soup and drank it down with gusto.

The atmosphere at the table gradually warmed up.

Yuan Mengqi didn't waste the silver tongue she had honed during her time as a real estate salesperson; she kept up a series of heartwarming conversations, ensuring the atmosphere never cooled down.

They praised Jiang's father for raising Jiang Tao so well, which led to his achievements today.

One minute they're praising Jiang's mother for her good temperament, saying she must have been a great beauty when she was young.

People like to hear nice things and like to be complimented.

Mr. and Mrs. Jiang were overjoyed by Yuan Mengqi's praise, and their affection for her soared.

"Auntie, your skin is so good, how do you take care of it? You look younger than me."

As we chatted, the conversation turned to Tian Xiaomei's skin problems.

Since I started using the whitening mask that Jiang Tao gave me these past few days, the effects have been remarkable.

While whitening, the skin also became much softer, giving the impression of looking more than ten years younger.

Yuan Mengqi isn't the only one praising Tian Xiaomei for looking young.

She is in a much better condition now than when she first came to Beijing.

No one could tell that she was a woman in her fifties from the countryside; she looked to be at most in her forties.

"Haha, Xiao Yuan, you're exaggerating. You young people have better skin."

Tian Xiaomei was overjoyed by Yuan Mengqi's praise, and her prejudice against her lessened somewhat.

The atmosphere during the meal was more harmonious than expected, thanks to Yuan Mengqi's enthusiastic efforts to lighten the mood.

Most of the casserole dishes on the table were empty. Jiang Wen ate with sweat beading on his forehead, completely satisfied, and praised Yuan Mengjie's cooking skills.

At the same time, after personally tasting the delicious casserole, the elderly couple had more confidence in opening a restaurant and no longer had any worries.

Although Tian Xiaomei didn't talk much, the features on her face were noticeably softer.

The initial dislike and prejudice in her eyes when she looked at Yuan Mengqi were gradually replaced by recognition and a hint of barely perceptible apology.

She originally thought that the girl's behavior of clinging to her son even though she knew he had a wife was a sign of a lack of self-respect.

Either he's after his son's money, or he's after his son's good looks.

But after the meal, she could feel Yuan Mengqi's sincerity and enthusiasm towards her and Jiang Tao's father.

She could also tell that Yuan Mengqi's family were all honest and straightforward people.

I am not the kind of person who is opportunistic, snobbish, or fond of the rich and powerful.

As a woman herself, she could sense that Yuan Mengqi's love for her son was absolutely genuine.

Moreover, Yuan Mengqi's personality is also very likable.

This girl is shrewd, but she has no bad intentions and is very considerate in her dealings with others.

If my son wants to start his own business, having such a shrewd and capable assistant by his side would be a good thing.

With that thought, the knot in Tian Xiaomei's heart unknowingly dissipated.

"Never mind, children and grandchildren have their own blessings."

"The second son is not young anymore. Let them handle matters of love and romance on their own."

"No matter how much I worry about it, it's useless."

Towards the end of the meal, Tian Xiaomei managed to convince herself otherwise.

Since we are powerless to change anything, let's just take it easy!
Putting aside the close relationship between Yuan Mengqi and her son.

Tian Xiaomei still really likes Yuan Mengqi.

The meal didn't end until after 2 p.m.

After having a good meal, Jiang Wen and Tian Xiaomei had a lively discussion with the siblings Yuan Mengqi and Yuan Mengjie about the delicious casserole restaurant.

From site selection, store size, decoration style, staff recruitment, and future marketing strategies.

The group had a very lively discussion.

After today's dinner, Jiang Wen and Tian Xiaomei's worries disappeared.

The two of them already had an answer in mind regarding the location selection.

Just as Jiang Tao said before, Jiang's Delicious Casserole Restaurant will definitely not have to worry about business after it opens.

Therefore, the area must be large enough to accommodate enough customers to dine.

Location is secondary, as long as it's not some remote, deserted corner with extremely low foot traffic.

Jiang Tao wasn't very interested in the topic being discussed and was getting drowsy listening to the conversation.

After telling his parents, he turned around and went to Yuan Mengqi's room to take a nap on the big bed.

Since I got used to taking a nap, I start to feel sleepy at that time of day.

If I don't take a nap, I won't have any energy all afternoon. (End of Chapter)