1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 53 Do you think I'm good enough?
“Xi Yu has been sensible since she was little, unlike this little one, who only knows how to annoy people.”

These words were pleasing to the ear, and Chen Xiulan's anger dissipated at a visible speed, revealing a smile.

"My grades are also very good."

Xu Yi muttered resentfully.

"Yes, our Xiaoyi is very smart. He started school at the age of five."

Lin Xiyu gave Gu Bin an approving look and pulled her younger brother out from behind him.

"Five years old? So young?"

A gasp rippled through the courtyard. Upon hearing this, not only Gu Bin but also the crew looked over in surprise.

Xu Yi is recklessly courting death: "My mom thinks the childcare fees are too expensive and doesn't want to pay them."

"You brat, how dare you say that!"

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Chen Xiulan exploded again: "I won't hit you!"

"The coupling is complete, now let's eat the coupling."

Grandma came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of fragrant lotus root. Chen Xiulan was about to explode, but she swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

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The aroma of the lotus root was irresistible, strongly attracting everyone's taste buds. The crew members were having a blast, scrambling and laughing as they fought over the last piece of lotus root.

"Xi Yu is beautiful and can cook well. Whoever marries her will be blessed."

Li Yan didn't miss a beat while eating her food; her almond-shaped eyes sparkled as she kept glancing in the direction where Gu Bin and Lin Xiyu were standing.

"Of course my sister is better."

Xu Yi puffed out his small frame with a proud air, looking quite pleased with himself.

"What do kids know? Don't interrupt."

Chen Xiulan's heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously looked at her daughter, feeling that her daughter's manner of talking to Gu Bin seemed a bit too intimate.

Do you think I'm good enough?

At that moment, Gu Bin was chuckling as he leaned close to Lin Xiyu's ear, teasing her by referencing Li Yan's words.

"Even eating couplets can't shut you up?"

Lin Xiyu immediately understood what he meant, and glared at him with a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance.

"Hehe." Gu Bin, having achieved his goal, laughed with great satisfaction.

"Xi Yu, don't we still need to make winter melon soup?"

Chen Xiulan became increasingly anxious as she watched, and interrupted, "Hurry up and do it, finish filming as soon as possible, and let Director Du and the others go home to rest."

"Oh, here it comes."

Lin Xiyu snapped out of her daze and ran to the kitchen, her ears turning red.

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My maternal grandmother's family wasn't very particular about meals. They didn't need three dishes and a soup; they just had a balanced diet with meat and vegetables. They usually just ate steamed buns and drank some soup, and that was enough for a meal.

Following her mother's instructions, Lin Xiyu continued to work at the stove, making her best winter melon and egg soup in front of the camera.

Cut the winter melon into small cubes, put a little oil in a pot, stir-fry it with scallions until fragrant, and then add water.

Once the water boils, add a few dried shrimp for flavor, then stir the eggs and pour them into the hot pan to form egg flowers.

Add some salt and MSG before serving, and your delicious winter melon and egg soup is ready.

"Delicious, so delicious."

"The horseshoe-shaped sesame cakes are so delicious."

"Xi Yu's winter melon soup is also delicious."

The crew enjoyed their meal of water chestnut pancakes and winter melon and egg soup.

"The craftsmanship is good."

Gu Bin took a sip of soup, then leaned close to Lin Xiyu's ear and teased her with a smile, "What Li Yan said makes some sense."

"It's getting dark, why are you still lingering here?"

Lin Xiyu blushed deeply when she thought of his words, "Do you think I'm good enough?"

"That's not fair of you, you're kicking me when I've served my purpose."

Gu Bin feigned grievance: "I helped you get a lot of rewards, and this is how you thank me? Not even a meal?"

"Our family eats simple meals."

Lin Xiyu muttered under her breath, "We can't afford to entertain someone as precious as you."

(End of this chapter)