klisemfg Chapter 188 Li Yuan's Loving Meal
Chapter 188 Li Yuan's Loving Meal
In the bustling city, the towering, imposing skyscraper of the Li Group stands as its landmark, gleaming silver in the sunlight, seemingly telling the story of the company's glory and achievements. In a spacious, bright, and luxuriously decorated office on the top floor sits an elegant and shrewd woman—Li Yuan, the chairwoman of the Li Group. At this moment, she sits in her expensive executive chair, her brow furrowed, her gaze fixed intently on her phone screen, where a news video is playing.
In the video, a familiar figure came into view—it was none other than her husband, Liu Xuan. Liu Xuan was wearing a slightly faded tracksuit, his hair a little disheveled by the wind, but his face radiated a warm and resolute smile. He was leading dozens of employees from his chain of fruit and vegetable stores, busily distributing vegetables and fruits in a severely affected area. The surrounding disaster victims, their eyes gleaming with gratitude, gave them thumbs-up.
Li Yuan watched Liu Xuan in the video, her heart filled with mixed emotions. On one hand, she was proud of her husband's kindness and courage; Liu Xuan always stepped forward when others needed help the most. On the other hand, she couldn't help but worry about her husband's safety, after all, the situation in the disaster area was complex and unpredictable, and danger could occur at any time.
"This guy, he didn't even discuss it with me beforehand, and just ran off to such a dangerous place without saying a word." Li Yuan muttered, but her fingers unconsciously stroked Liu Xuan's face on the phone screen, her eyes full of tenderness and concern.
Just then, there was a gentle knock on the office door. Li Yuan quickly put away her phone, composed herself, cleared her throat, and said, "Come in."
Assistant Xiao Wang cautiously entered, carrying a stack of documents, and said, "Chairman Li, these are the latest financial statements you requested. Please take a look."
Li Yuan took the document, casually flipping through a few pages, her mind completely elsewhere. She suddenly looked up and asked, "Xiao Wang, tell me, if someone wants to cook a special meal for another person, how should they do it?"
Xiao Wang was taken aback by the sudden question. He scratched his head, somewhat at a loss, and said, "Chairman Li, well... I'm not really sure either. But I think as long as the food is made with care, the other person should like it."
Li Yuan nodded, and said thoughtfully, "A meal made with care... Hmm, that makes sense. Okay, you can go out now."
Xiao Wang left the office with a sigh of relief, while Li Yuan fell into deep thought. She thought back to the days she spent with Liu Xuan. Back then, they weren't so busy, and during their breaks, they would always work together in the kitchen—one washing and chopping vegetables, the other cooking. Although sometimes they were flustered, their days were filled with laughter. Now, with their careers progressing, they were both increasingly busy, and it had been a long time since they had cooked together like that.
"When Liu Xuan comes back this time, I must cook him a special meal to treat him well," Li Yuan secretly made up her mind.
So, Li Yuan began her "love-filled cooking challenge." She first searched online for various recipes, and looking at the delicious-looking pictures, her mouth watered. However, when she saw the complicated steps and all sorts of seasonings, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.
"This is too difficult. I've never made such a complicated dish before," Li Yuan muttered to herself, frowning.
But she didn't give up; she decided to start with simple dishes. She made a shopping list full of various ingredients and seasonings, then called her driver and headed straight to the supermarket.
In the supermarket, Li Yuan was like a child lost in a forest, looking at the dazzling array of goods, somewhat bewildered. She lingered in the vegetable section for a long time, picking up this to look at, putting down that to examine, completely unsure of what to choose.
"Miss, are you choosing your dishes? Is there anything I can help you with?" A friendly saleswoman came over and asked with a smile.
As if grasping at a straw, Li Yuan quickly said, "Yes, yes, I want to cook a meal for my husband, but I don't know what dishes to choose."
The saleswoman looked Li Yuan up and down, thinking that this lady didn't seem to spend much time in the kitchen. So she patiently introduced, "If you're cooking for your husband, I suggest you make some home-style dishes, such as braised pork, sweet and sour pork ribs, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes. These dishes are delicious, simple, and very popular with men."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan's eyes lit up, and she said, "Okay, okay, then these will do. Could you please help me pick out some fresh ingredients?"
With the help of the sales clerk, Li Yuan finally bought all the ingredients. She carried a large bag home and had just put the groceries on the kitchen table when her phone rang.
"Hey, honey, this is Liu Xuan. I'm on my way home, I should be there in about an hour." Liu Xuan's tired but excited voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Oh? You're back so soon?" Li Yuan was startled. She glanced at the ingredients in the kitchen that hadn't been prepared yet and said somewhat flusteredly, "Okay, okay, I'll wait for you at home."
After hanging up the phone, Li Yuan took a deep breath and encouraged herself: "Li Yuan, you can do it. It's just cooking a meal, it's no big deal."
She tied on her apron and started cooking. First, she washed the rice and put it in the rice cooker to cook, then she began preparing the ingredients. She picked up a piece of pork belly, intending to make braised pork. However, when she saw that greasy piece of meat, she suddenly felt a little apprehensive.
"How do I prepare this meat? Should I blanch it first?" Li Yuan muttered to herself as she frantically searched for recipes for braised pork on her phone.
Following the steps on her phone, Li Yuan painstakingly blanched and chopped the meat, then started caramelizing the sugar. She poured oil into the pan, and once it was hot, she added the sugar. However, as soon as she put the sugar in, thick smoke suddenly billowed from the pan, the sugar instantly turned black, and it made a crackling sound.
"Ah! What's going on?" Li Yuan screamed in fright. She hurriedly grabbed the pot lid, trying to put the fire on, but in her panic, she accidentally knocked over a bottle of soy sauce, spilling it all over the floor.
"It's all over, it's all ruined." Li Yuan looked at the mess in the kitchen, on the verge of tears.
Just as she was at a loss, the doorbell rang. Li Yuan opened the door and saw Liu Xuan's familiar smiling face. Liu Xuan saw that Li Yuan was wearing an apron, her face was covered in flour, and there was a burnt smell in the kitchen. He couldn't help but laugh.
"Wife, what are you doing? Why are you all messed up?" Liu Xuan said with a smile as he walked into the kitchen.
When Li Yuan saw Liu Xuan return, she felt both wronged and angry. She pouted and said, "I was just trying to cook you a meal to surprise you, but I messed it all up."
Looking at Li Yuan's adorable face, Liu Xuan felt a warmth in his heart. He walked over, gently hugged Li Yuan, and said, "Silly girl, I'm already so happy that you have this thought in mind. Actually, as long as it's your cooking, I'll like it no matter how good or bad it is."
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan's grievances vanished instantly. She looked up at Liu Xuan and said, "Really? But my cooking must be terrible."
Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Of course it's true. Come on, let me help you, let's do it together."
So, Liu Xuan and Li Yuan got busy in the kitchen. Liu Xuan skillfully prepared the ingredients, while Li Yuan helped by handing over seasonings and assisting with other tasks. With their combined efforts, a sumptuous dinner was finally ready.
The dining table was laden with dishes that Li Yuan and Liu Xuan had prepared together. Although they weren't the most visually appealing, they were filled with the aroma of love. Liu Xuan picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth, exclaiming dramatically, "Wow, honey, this is the best braised pork I've ever eaten! You're a true chef!"
Li Yuan rolled her eyes at him and said, "Don't try to make me happy. I know it probably won't taste very good. But I'm really happy to cook with you."
Liu Xuan held Li Yuan's hand and said affectionately, "Wife, when I went to the disaster area to deliver vegetables, I saw the living conditions of many disaster victims, and it made me feel very sad. I think we should do more to help those in need."
Li Yuan nodded and said, "I support you. Actually, I've also been thinking that our Li Group could also carry out some public welfare activities to make more contributions to society."
Upon hearing this, Liu Xuan's eyes lit up, and he said, "That's a great idea! We can discuss the specific plan together."
The two ate their meal while discussing charity events, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. After the meal, Liu Xuan volunteered to wash the dishes, while Li Yuan sat on the sofa, watching Liu Xuan busy at work, her heart filled with happiness.
"Liu Xuan, thank you," Li Yuan suddenly said.
Liu Xuan turned to look at Li Yuan and asked, "What are you thanking me for?"
Li Yuan smiled and said, "Thank you for making me realize that there are many more important things in life besides career, such as love and kindness."
Liu Xuan walked over, sat down next to Li Yuan, gently put his arm around her shoulder, and said, "Silly girl, this is what we should do. In the future, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together and work hard together to make our lives better."
Li Yuan leaned against Liu Xuan's chest and nodded. Outside the window, the moonlight, like water, bathed the happy couple, as if blessing their love and kindness.