I treated you like a godfather, and you actually dated my sister!

Sister, brother-in-law, and brother-in-law.

Three people who knew each other so well sat around the dining table, each with a different expression.

Qin Ze and Qu Hao, brothers-in-law in the same boat, sat with their backs ramrod straight, their faces as pale as paper, their posture so stiff it was as if they were sitting on a board of nails instead of a soft imported dining chair.

Their restrained and cautious demeanor, barely daring to breathe, made it seem as if they were visiting their future father-in-law for the first time!

Compared to the two brothers-in-law, Qu Man, sitting next to Qin Ze, seemed much more relaxed.

She was elegant and relaxed, resting her chin on one hand and casually placing the other hand on the table, her fingertips lightly tapping the smooth surface.

With a gentle smile on her face and her eyes darting back and forth between Qin Ze and Qu Hao, her expression didn't seem like that of someone waiting for family to have a meal.

It's more like scientists observing two mice about to be put into a new experiment, filled with keen anticipation!

"What are you all sitting there for? Like two door gods! Come on, eat! The food's getting cold!"

As she spoke, she picked up the serving chopsticks and, with swift, deft movements, placed a large spoonful of golden, glistening sauce into each of Qin Ze's and Qu Hao's bowls—

Imitation crab!

The fluffy scrambled eggs, mixed with ginger and vinegar sauce, fell into the pristine white bone china bowl with a soft "plop," sounding like a thunderclap in the quiet restaurant.

"Come on, have a taste!"

Qu Man put down the serving chopsticks, her eyes sparkling as she stared intently at the two of them.

The brother-in-law and his younger brother exchanged a glance, then both swallowed hard and stiffly picked up the chopsticks beside them.

Having tasted the crispy pork, Qu Hao knew that this seemingly normal dish was definitely hiding a great horror!

Although he had mentally prepared himself before coming, the indescribable taste of the crispy pork still lingered in his mouth. Even though his mental preparation was as solid as a fortress, he was still at a loss!

no way.

The city walls he built were high and thick...

But that was useless against the little boy!

To the little boy, what difference was there between his city wall and a piece of paper?!

"What...you don't...like it?"

Seeing the two of them holding chopsticks and staring at the imitation crab in the bowl for what seemed like an eternity, Qu Man spoke slowly and deliberately.

That soft, rustling sound of a cool breeze.

The two brothers-in-law felt a chill run down their spines upon hearing this!

Feeling the sharp glare from his fairy-like companion, Qin Ze glared fiercely at Qu Hao.

That look in his eyes seemed to say something.

"I paid to invite you here, so hurry up and eat!"

Qu Hao, not to be outdone, glared at Qin Ze with resentment, his eyes seeming to say, "I'm here to taste the food, not to risk my life!"

"Heh~"

Just as the two brothers-in-law were exchanging intense glances, almost sparks flying, Qu Man's soft, chilling chuckle rang out again. Then, as if by telepathy, the two brothers-in-law...

I closed my eyes and abandoned my brain, stuffing the imitation crab from the bowl into my mouth without even thinking!

The next second...

Both handsome faces contorted simultaneously, their brows furrowed into a knot, their eyes tightly shut, and the corners of their mouths involuntarily turned downwards, their entire faces contorted into a grimace—

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"How is it? Is it delicious? Is it delicious?!"

Qu Man seemed completely oblivious to the horrific expressions on their faces. She leaned forward slightly, her voice filled with undisguised anticipation!

Qin Ze and Qu Hao kept their eyes tightly shut, desperately fighting against the strange taste in their mouths, which was like an entire spice shop had been overturned and mixed with industrial acetic acid.

Salty, sour, and spicy; the minced ginger doesn't seem to be fully cooked.

There's also an indescribable fishy smell?

A battle of flavors unfolds on the tongue, making their very souls tremble!

But under Qu Man's gaze, the two of them, relying on their strong will to survive, stiffly nodded to Qu Man.

"So good...delicious!" x2

"As long as it tastes good, come on, have some more!"

Qu Man seemed to hear the most beautiful praise in the world. Her face instantly brightened and she broke into an incredibly radiant smile.

She put down the knife she was playing with in a great mood!

Then, he picked up the serving chopsticks again and, with a grin, put a large chopstick of crab meat into each of their bowls!

Qin Ze and Qu Hao looked at the golden mountain that had instantly piled up in the bowl, and simultaneously raised their hands to wipe the waterfall of cold sweat from their foreheads!

A feeling of utter exhaustion, as if they had just escaped a disaster, arose spontaneously within them, and they secretly rejoiced:

"Thank goodness, thank goodness, I acted quickly, otherwise I might have been killed right here!"

Just as the two of them breathed a sigh of relief and were about to figure out how to deal with the second wave of gifts in their bowls, Qin Ze rolled his eyes and forced out what he thought was an incredibly gentle and considerate smile.

"Hey~ don't just watch us, eat some too!"

As he spoke, Qin Ze picked up his chopsticks and reached for the plate of crab-like meat, clearly aiming to give Qu Man a piece of meat as well.

"Have some, you must have. You've been working so hard for so long!"

His plans were meticulously laid out: he'd rather die than let someone...

Hey~

wrong.

We share joys and sorrows!

Let his fairy family experience the power of this crab-like monster for themselves!

However, his chopsticks had just picked up a pinch of golden yellow, before he even brought it to Qu Man's bowl—

"No, no!"

Qu Man reacted swiftly, extending her slender hand to precisely block Qin Ze's poisoning route. A knowing smile, as if she'd seen right through him, graced her face. "I'll just eat this!"

As she spoke, under the questioning gazes of Qin Ze and Qu Hao, Qu Man bent down and picked up a large, transparent glass jar from the ground next to her chair!

"Bang!"

With a muffled thud, the jar was placed steadily in the center of the dining table, right between the plate of blue chicken wings and the "mock crab"!

The jar was completely filled...

Pickle!

The familiar jar, the familiar color—Qin Ze's eyes widened instantly.

His finger trembled as he pointed at the jar of kimchi, and his voice suddenly changed tone!

"Pickle--?!"

He got it!

Everything is clear now!

Why could Qu Man so calmly watch them enjoy their feast, and why did she herself not touch any of those masterpieces?

So, after all that, she prepared a life-saving charm for herself?!

And this life-saving charm was actually sent to him by his unreliable aunt just a few days ago!

Qin Ze pointed at the jar of pickled vegetables, and for a moment he felt as if a mouthful of blood was stuck in his chest!

His gaze toward Qu Man gradually turned dangerous.

Damn it, he just said, how could a person be so stupid?

Even if you can't cook, can't you at least read?

Starch and baking soda are both packaged in bags. How could anyone with eyes mistake them? They're both packaged in these weird bags!

Qu Man seemed not to notice Qin Ze's gaze, and picked up a small plate on her own, using clean chopsticks to take out a few pieces of pickled radish and cowpea from the jar.

Then he looked up and smiled slightly at the two of them.

"What are you looking at me for? Eat!"

"I've been craving something cold and sour these past couple of days; I really don't have much of an appetite for hot dishes!"

"..."

Is this a scam to fool idiots?

right?

right?

Surely it must be, right?

The two brothers-in-law exchanged a glance, and then Qin Ze waved to Qu Hao with a smile.

"Mouse~ You go first, I have something to tell your sister!"

Qu Hao scanned the two men's faces back and forth, then, as if he had made a decision, he leaped high from his seat and rushed towards the door without looking back!

"Bang!"

Watching Qu Hao's retreating figure, Qu Manerkang reached out his hand as if possessed!

Before she could even utter a sound, the heavy slam of the door shut reached her ears!

Qu Man: "..."

finished~