My stepmother forced me to donate bone marrow, so I retaliated by slapping my scumbag father in the

More than an hour later, the car stopped downstairs in the residential area where Yu Yehua lived.

Zhou Jin got out of the car first and opened the door for the two of them.

"Chairman Shen, Madam, we've arrived."

"Go back and take care of your own business first."

Shen Ze said, "I'll call you after dinner."

"Okay, I'll come pick you up then."

Zhou Jin didn't linger and drove away from the residential area.

Shen Ze and Yu Binglan walked into the apartment building side by side.

The elevator went up all the way.

Before they even reached the door, the two heard Yu Yehua's warm voice coming from inside.

"Old Zhao, I'm not bragging, but my son-in-law is no ordinary person!"

"He's good-looking, even more capable, and his treatment of Binglan is impeccable."

"How many young people out there today are like him?"

Another middle-aged man's voice, tinged with amusement, said, "You praise me every time you see me."

"Last time he said he knew medicine, and this time he says he can manage a business."

"I've known you for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen you praise a junior like this."

"That's because you haven't seen him!"

Yu Yehua's voice rose a few decibels: "You'll understand when you see for yourself, my daughter has a better eye for men than I do!"

Yu Binglan stood outside the door, a hint of helplessness on her face.

"I knew it, he must have been praising you to others again."

"This shows that my father-in-law is satisfied with me."

Shen Ze raised his hand and knocked on the door, and footsteps soon followed.

The door opened, and Yu Yehua immediately smiled when he saw the two people outside.

"Binglan, Xiaoze, you've finally arrived!"

"Come in quickly!"

He took the things from his daughter's hands and called out into the living room, "Old Zhao, whoever I said is here!"

A middle-aged man in his forties was sitting on the living room sofa.

He wore a dark shirt and thin-rimmed glasses; his face was slender, and his demeanor was composed.

Hearing the sound, he put down his teacup and stood up.

Yu Yehua led the two into the living room and introduced them, saying, "Xiao Ze, this is my old friend of many years, Zhao Gang."

"We've known each other since we were young, and he's stayed on to work at Longdu University ever since."

"Old Zhao, this is my son-in-law Shen Ze, and next to him is my daughter Binglan, you've met her before."

Shen Ze politely extended his hand: "Hello, Mr. Zhao."

"Hello there."

Zhao Gang shook hands with him, his gaze lingering on Shen Ze for a moment.

Just now, Yu Yehua praised this son-in-law to the skies, making him somewhat suspicious.

When elders praise their younger relatives, they always show some favoritism.

But after actually meeting Shen Ze, he understood why Yu Yehua was so satisfied.

The young man in front of me was tall and handsome, and spoke and acted with gentleness and politeness.

Standing next to the beautiful Yu Binglan, the two looked very well-matched.

What's even more remarkable is that Shen Ze doesn't have the arrogance typical of young wealthy men.

When facing elders, one should be courteous and respectful without appearing overly ingratiating.

Zhao Gang's initial skepticism quickly turned into admiration.

"No wonder Lao Yu talks about you all the time."

Zhao Gang laughed and said, "Now that I've met you in person, I finally understand."

Yu Yehua immediately replied, "I wasn't exaggerating, was I?"

"His appearance and demeanor are indeed not exaggerated."

Zhao Gang sat down again: "As for the skills you mentioned, we'll have to learn about them gradually."

"Then feel free to learn about it."

Yu Yehua said with a proud look, "My son-in-law has passed your test!"

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Yu Binglan spoke up to remind him, "Shen Ze is here to have dinner with you, not to be tested."

"Old Zhao is just joking."

Yu Yehua invited the group to sit down and personally poured tea for Shen Ze.

Shen Ze took the teacup while observing Zhao Gang.

The other person spoke gently, sat upright, and showed signs of holding a pen for a long time on their knuckles and fingertips.

Yu Yehua only said that Zhao Gang worked at Longdu University, without providing any specific details about his identity.

Shen Ze thought of the ability to see through everything that he had just mastered and silently recited the command to use it.

The next second, a message that only he could see appeared.

[Name: Zhao Gang]

Age: 43

[Place of origin: Longdu.]

[Occupation: Vice President of the Daxia Calligraphers Association, Head of the Chinese Department at Longdu University.]

[Social connections: Nephew of Zhao Guoli, the top official in Longdu and a renowned calligrapher.]

[Physical condition: Healthy.]

[Current Status: Shows appreciation and curiosity towards the host.]

After reading the message, Shen Ze felt a greater sense of respect for Zhao Gang.

Vice President of the Daxia Calligraphers Association and Director of the Chinese Department of Longdu University.

Regardless of which identity they possess, it proves that the other party is a genuine high-end intellectual.

He seemed to have heard the name Zhao Guoli somewhere before.

……

Before we knew it, it was noon.

Yu Yehua glanced at the time, put down his teacup, and stood up.

"Old Zhao, please sit down first. I'll go prepare lunch."

After saying that, he pulled Shen Ze back: "Xiao Ze, come on, let's cook together today."

Yu Binglan was somewhat surprised: "Dad, didn't you say you were going to treat Shen Ze to the best food today?"

"Isn't what I made by hand the best?"

Yu Yehua deliberately put on a stern face, then laughed first: "Besides, I can't handle it all by myself, so let Xiaoze lend me a hand."

Shen Ze naturally wouldn't refuse: "Okay."

The two went into the kitchen together.

Yu Yehua had already prepared all kinds of ingredients, with chicken, duck, fish, meat, and seasonal vegetables filling the table, and freshly bought seafood in the refrigerator.

"Xiaoze, what do you want to eat?"

"I'm fine with either."

"Then you'll be in charge of four dishes, and I'll cook two of my specialties."

Yu Yehua rolled up his sleeves: "Today, I'll let you taste my cooking."

Shen Ze looked at the table full of ingredients and nodded: "Okay."

In the living room, Yu Binglan poured Zhao Gang another cup of tea.

Zhao Gang looked towards the kitchen, where the sound of chopping vegetables soon came from inside.

"Does Shen Ze cook sometimes?"

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Yu Binglan said softly, "And you did it very well."

"There aren't many young men willing to cook these days."

Zhao Gang smiled and remarked, "With so many businesses, he must be very busy all the time, right?"

"I am indeed very busy."

"It's rare that you're willing to take the time to come back with me despite being so busy, and even cook with Lao Yu."

Zhao Gang originally admired Shen Ze's temperament and conversation.

Seeing him walk into the kitchen so unpretentiously, my impression of him improved even more.

With Shen Ze's current wealth, he probably has more than one staff member to take care of his daily life, let alone cook for himself.

But when he arrived at his father-in-law's house, he didn't put on any airs of a wealthy man; instead, he took the initiative to cook.

Such young people are indeed rare.

Zhao Gang picked up his teacup: "Your father has always said that Shen Ze is good to you, and now it seems he wasn't exaggerating."

Yu Binglan looked at the figure in the kitchen, a faint smile on her face: "He's always been very good."

Inside the kitchen.

Yu Yehua had just finished chopping the side dishes when he turned around and saw that Shen Ze had already finished preparing a fish.

The fish scales were removed cleanly, the internal organs were cleaned without any fishy smell, and the cuts on both sides of the fish were of uniform depth.

"Your technique is quite skilled."

Yu Yehua leaned closer to take a look: "When did you learn that?"

"I've studied it before when I had nothing else to do."

Shen Ze answered casually.

He heated the pan and poured in some cooking oil.

Once the fish is in the pan, the skin quickly turns golden brown.

Sauté scallions, ginger, and garlic in a pan until fragrant, then add the prepared sauce. The rich aroma quickly wafts from the kitchen into the living room.

Zhao Gang was drinking tea when he smelled the aroma and subconsciously glanced towards the kitchen.

What kind of dish is this?

You can tell it's good just by smelling it.