Chapter 999 Everyone has their own secret recipe

"Calling the police is useless."

“I had already reported it to the police, and the police are investigating the case.”

"You don't have to worry about it."

Since Shen Lu had already said that, Yan Rui couldn't say anything more.

Shen Lu insisted on not going back with her, and she had no choice but to accept it.

He simply sent Shen Lu his home address, telling her that he would be waiting for her downstairs.

Shen Lu agreed.

She took a detour and went to the mall first to buy some regular gifts.

The Yan family members all work in government agencies and cannot accept expensive gifts.

This didn't seem like a first-time gift, so Shen Lu bought something quite conventional.

She even went to buy braised beef from a shop she used to frequent.

Because it tastes good, she thought it would be nice to bring some along.

Just consider it adding a dish to the family menu.

Shen Lu brought some things to the door, just ordinary fruit and braised beef.

Yan Rui didn't say anything after seeing it.

Because the prices of these items are readily apparent, there's no need to worry about Shen Lu spending too much money.

Put yourself in her shoes. If she were visiting the old lady at the Shen family, would she really bring nothing if they told her not to?

When Shen Lu arrived at the Yan family home, she was warmly received by Madam Yan.

Fruits and snacks were laid out on the coffee table, and several main dishes were already on the table.

Shen Lu exclaimed: Madam Yan is truly a remarkable person, capable both in the grand hall and the kitchen.

Look at these dishes, they look and smell delicious!

"Don't you think my mom is amazing? You can tell she's a great cook."

Yan Rui asked in a low voice from the side.

Shen Lu nodded: "Auntie looks like a master chef."

Yan Rui smiled slyly: "Then you're wrong. My family's real chef is my dad."

"As for my mom, she only knows how to cook these few dishes. She only cooks them to save face when my dad is busy or when we need to entertain guests."

"The dishes are always the same. If it were you, you could do it well even after more than 20 years."

Shen Lu?

So you can even cheat when cooking?

Madam Yan is truly a remarkable person!

Shen Lu recalled that Feng Tian once said she was tone-deaf, but she said that everyone has their own backup songs.

So every time she goes to karaoke, she sings "You," a song she has mastered to perfection.

It's quite amusing to think about a little girl singing such a masculine song.

"Little Deer, are you hungry? The food will be ready soon, and your Uncle Yan will be home soon so we can eat."

"Have some fruit and snacks to tide you over. Make yourself at home here, don't be shy." Madam Yan came out of the kitchen and served another dish.

It's the braised beef that Shen Lu brought earlier.

"Okay, Auntie, I understand."

Madam Yan smiled and stuffed a piece of braised beef into the mouths of both her and Yan Rui.

"This beef is delicious. Not only does it taste great, but the owner of this braised food stall also has excellent knife skills. He cuts the beef to this thickness, making it easy to eat."

Clearly, Madam Yan was also satisfied with Shen Lu's gift.

Generally speaking, people only think of bringing food back home when they are very close to someone, or even when they are going back to their own home.

If I think it tastes good, I'll bring it to my family to try.

This is definitely a sign that Shen Lu treats them like family.

Yan Shan returned quickly.

As soon as he returned, dinner was served, and Shen Lu exchanged a few pleasantries with him at the table.

A bowl of wild mushroom soup was also served; it was made by Madam Yan.

She served soup to everyone.

"I didn't make much, because I was afraid I wouldn't do it well. Xiao Lu taught me how to make the soup."

Madam Yan looked helpless.

Over the years, her cooking skills haven't improved much.

The main problem is still Yanshan.

Whenever he has free time, he's the one cooking at home; he doesn't have time to practice his own cooking skills.

Since it's Xiaolu's first time here, she still has a chance to show her skills.

Wild mushrooms are naturally very fresh, and there was nothing wrong with Madam Yan following Shen Lu's instructions.

This soup still tastes delicious.

"Little Deer, do you think I made this wild mushroom soup right?"

Madam Yan tried to gain Shen Lu's approval.

Shen Lu: "...Auntie, to be honest, I'm just talking theory on paper."

"I don't know much about cooking and I rarely go into the kitchen."

Madam Yan smiled and said, "What do girls need to do in the kitchen? After you get married, there won't be enough room for you to cook."

"Before getting married, avoid getting intimate if possible."

"We women do everything, so what do we need men for?"

"In today's society, men and women are equal, so please don't be so foolish as to learn to cook."

It seems that Madam Yan has quite a bit of experience in this area.

Yan Shan simply watched his wife with indulgence.

It's clear that Yan Shan is not only a good father, but also a good husband.

"Your aunt is right, it's the right thing for you not to go into the kitchen."

"Our daughters are raised like flowers, why would they need to cook to prove their status in the family?"

Yan Shan not only agreed, but also added his own point: "However, you two sisters must remember that not going into the kitchen is one thing."

"Not knowing how to cook is one thing, but at least you have to be familiar with all the stoves and utensils in the kitchen."

"A few years ago during the pandemic, everyone was isolated at home. If you didn't know how to cook, you could only eat dry food."

"Think about those days, could you live like that?"

Shen Lu also thought of that period, but she hadn't run into any trouble yet.

Because she spends most of her time in the countryside and takes online classes, there's no need for her to go to school.

Initially, the school advocated for unified isolation, but later, for some reason, they sent the students home.

She had just returned to her hometown to visit her grandmother, but after being quarantined, Lin Rou wouldn't allow her to go home.

Perhaps they were also afraid that she would infect other family members.

"I think I can cook a little bit." Although Shen Lu doesn't go into the kitchen much, Ms. Qin taught her how to cook during the pandemic.

Ms. Qin didn't cook much before; she only started learning after she got bored in retirement.

According to Ms. Qin, cooking is a skill that can be learned at any age.

Unless, of course, I don't want to learn it.

Shen Lu also agreed with this statement.

But she also admitted that she wasn't particularly talented at cooking.

Anyway, I never heard Ms. Qin praise the food as delicious during the several times I cooked it.

There were none of the encouraging ones.

“Me too, me too.” Yan Rui raised her hand.

She has a mother who isn't very good at cooking, so she has to support herself.

Shen Lu stayed at the Yan family's house until nine o'clock before leaving.

The Yan family warmly invited her to stay, but Shen Lu declined.

She needs to go home and sleep.

I've been staying at Youranju lately.

Lu Xingye came and stayed here too.

Although the two were engaged, they did not live together; Lu Xingye's room was a guest room that had been prepared beforehand.

When Shen Lu returned, Lu Xingye was still awake, waiting for her.

Shen Lu had previously mentioned that she would deliver wild mushrooms to the Yan family, but Lu Xingye was unable to go due to other commitments.

I did want to pick her up that night, but Shen Lu drove herself, so there was no point in Lu Xingye going.

As soon as she returned, Lu Xingye stared at her and asked, "Were you in a car accident today?"

Shen Lu said "hmm".

"However, I wasn't injured either. I don't know if it was a real accident or a deliberately staged one."

Shen Lu wasn't a professional, so she couldn't make a judgment.