Jin Yuanyuan's Top-Tier Life

Chapter 63 I Disagree

Cao Xiaoyu was eagerly awaiting the delivery of the game controllers via Flash Delivery, while Jin Yuanyuan and Jin Feiyan were busy preparing food and didn't have time to pay them any attention. Ye Huanxi took a stroll around the kitchen and then went out to buy fruit, telling Xu Qingshan and Cao Xiaoyu to have fun.

Uncle Qin came over and brought some edamame and boiled peanuts. Uncle Long and Aunt Long had their daughter-in-law bring over two plates of dumplings, worried that these people might not have anything to eat.

Jin Yuanyuan happily accepted them all; they would probably have enough food for the next few days.

She was initially a little worried that Xu Qingshan might be reserved or look down on life in Jinjiacun, a suburb of Yuhang. However, Xu Qingshan was very generous, even extremely impolite, which made Jin Yuanyuan and Jin Feiyan think he was a northerner.

When eating, he devours his food in a whirlwind, stuffing his mouth full and constantly adding more food to his bowl, smacking his lips as he eats. Even when he takes seven or eight bites of his favorite dishes, he does so with his own chopsticks.

Jin Feiyan prepared six crabs, but he ate five of them. The shrimp and Longjing tea dish originally prepared for Cao Xiaoyu was completely devoured by Xu Qingshan, who specifically ate the shrimp. Lamb spine is a classic northern dish, and this was Jin Yuanyuan's first time making it; she spent most of the day just washing and soaking the lamb spine.

When the dish was served in a bowl, Xu Qingshan's eyes lit up. He said he had only eaten this once before when he went on a business trip to the north, and he loved it. Without any hesitation, he picked out the largest pieces, sucking on them with gusto. After finishing, he let out a long, loud burp.

Jin Yuanyuan and Jin Feiyan watched Xu Qingshan eat without even taking off their aprons. Jin Feiyan even laughed and asked, "Brother Qingshan, have you ever done mukbang? You're eating so deliciously. If other people didn't know, they'd think we were cooking the most luxurious delicacies."

"It's quite delicious." Xu Qingshan reached for a larger piece of mutton. Ye Huanxi was a little embarrassed and whispered, "Use chopsticks."

"Oh, no, that won't do. I don't know how to use chopsticks. I mostly use a spoon at home, you know that. Besides, this tastes better when eaten with your hands."

"There are gloves over there, you can wear one." Ye Huanxi handed over a disposable glove.

Xu Qingshan blocked the way with his arm and said with a smile, "No need, I'll just finish this piece, I'm really full. The food your friends made was so delicious, I really enjoyed it, I'll come often in the future."

Jin Yuanyuan and Jin Feiyan's faces had darkened.

Ye Huanxi could tell that the two of them were unhappy, so she quickly explained, "That's just how Qingshan is; he's always been carefree."

Jin Feiyan and Ye Huanxi only became acquainted because of Jin Yuanyuan. She ignored Ye Huanxi's smiling face, stood up, and said, "I forgot to send the shrimp porridge to Uncle Qin. I'll go first. You guys clean up and do the dishes later."

"Okay, I'll do it." Cao Xiaoyu readily agreed. Xu Qingshan hesitated for a moment before asking, "Didn't we just say we'd play another game after dinner?"

"It's the same whether you play after washing the dishes or not." Cao Xiaoyu laughed as he picked at the Longjing shrimp. Sure enough, all that was left were the Longjing leaves; there wasn't a single shrimp left. He had no choice but to pick up some stir-fried carrot shreds from the side, put them in his mouth, took a couple of bites, and swallowed them despite his obvious disgust.

This dish is Jin Feiyan's favorite. Actually, it's not complicated to cook. Just add salt and oil, stir-fry it over high heat for a few seconds, and it's ready to serve. However, shredding carrots is a skill that requires expertise. In Jin Feiyan's words, "If you use a shredder, you can't get the soul of the carrot flavor at all. You have to cut thin, even shreds one by one."

Cao Xiaoyu had shredded the carrots last night and kept them in the refrigerator; all she needed to do was stir-fry them. Jin Feiyan gave this a five-star rating.

Xu Qingshan had finished his lamb spine hotpot, then counted on all ten of his fingers before asking Ye Huanxi, "Is there any dessert?"

"That's all." Ye Huanxi glanced at Jin Yuanyuan, who then stood up and immediately put the edamame and peanuts that Uncle Qin from the kitchen had brought into the refrigerator.

Before Cao Xiaoyu finished washing the dishes, Xu Qingshan had already fallen asleep in front of the TV. Ye Huanxi awkwardly whispered to Jin Yuanyuan, "He went out drinking with his friends last night, and apparently didn't get home until the early hours of the morning. He was a childhood friend he hadn't seen in over ten years, and they talked a lot. They're even planning to start a business together."

Jin Yuanyuan glanced at her, then quietly took out a piece of chocolate cake and stuffed it into Ye Huanxi's mouth, before saying, "Let's have a drink tonight and talk about you coming over to make socks for me for a few days."

"No way, I've already made plans to go to the movies with Xu Qingshan." Ye Huanxi really liked the chocolate cake and finished it in two bites. She looked at Jin Yuanyuan longingly, hoping she would "reward" her with another piece.

"The last piece, aren't you afraid of getting fat?" Jin Yuanyuan snorted and stuffed it into her mouth. "I ordered another big one, it'll be delivered tonight. So, are you going to see a movie or eat cake?"

Ye Huanxi paused for a moment, then laughed, "Eat cake."

After everything was tidied up and the tables and chairs were rearranged, Xu Qingshan woke up and looked at Ye Huanxi with squinted eyes: "Shall we go? Let's go see a movie."

"You can go now. Yuanyuan is having a birthday party tonight, and they said they're short-handed," Ye Huanxi said with a smile. "Or, could you stay and help?"

"Oh, then no need. I have dinner plans with a former colleague tonight. I think I told you about that before." Xu Qingshan tidied his hair, and it was clear that he had taken special care of himself today, and his appearance was quite good.

Ye Huanxi was still smiling. "Yeah, it's okay, so I'll stay here and help Yuanyuan tonight. Let me take you home, and I'll buy some things on the way."

Ye Huanxi really gave this man a lot of face.

Jin Yuanyuan and Cao Xiaoyu stood at the door watching their figures slowly walk away side by side, and couldn't help but sigh.

Dinner was much simpler, with dumplings from Uncle Long and Aunt Long, and edamame and peanuts from Uncle Qin. Jin Feiyan went out for a stroll and gathered a lot of delicious food from other old neighbors, classmates, and friends. The food on the table looked even more sumptuous than lunch.

All the colorful lights in Jin Yaya's restaurant were turned on, the TV was tuned to the cartoon "Tom and Jerry," and JJ Lin's songs were playing, creating a surprisingly good atmosphere.

Cao Xiaoyu is an Aquarius, and his actual birthday is at the end of February. He'll definitely be very busy then, and no one will have time to celebrate his birthday. So whenever the three of them can get together, they'll find a day in February to buy him a cake and have a meal together.

Tonight's dinner also has another purpose: to analyze Xu Qingshan.

Jin Yuanyuan didn't mince words and said directly, "I disagree."

(End of this chapter)