69novels Chapter 114 The Beautiful Chef Who's Definitely Problematic
Chapter 114 The Beautiful Chef Who's Definitely Problematic
Lin Nami hurriedly took the plate from Lin Xiuyi's hand. Before Lin Xiuyi could even nod, she turned and hurriedly walked towards the kitchen, almost bumping into the door frame in her haste.
Lin Xiuyi stood there, watching her hurried departure, scratching his cheek, a hint of doubt rising in his heart.
That back view looks kind of familiar...
He felt like he had seen it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where.
He shook his head, temporarily suppressing his doubts, and turned to quickly walk up the stairs. He decided to check on Ran and Eri first.
As for this strange and interesting female chef, there will be plenty of time to get to know her later.
……
The next day, when Lin Xiu woke up and went downstairs, the restaurant had been cleaned up and was spotless.
Breakfast was neatly laid out on the table, with plump meat buns on a white porcelain plate and a bowl of steaming seafood porridge next to it.
The rising steam carries a rich aroma and the freshness of seafood, making one's mouth water.
Lin Xiu looked closely and was surprised to see that it was her favorite meat buns and seafood porridge.
He has always favored these two Chinese breakfast items: the soft and juicy meat buns that burst with flavor when bitten into, and the delicious seafood congee that is both warming and refreshing.
Unfortunately, both of these are too complicated to make, requiring the preparation of fillings and dough, as well as careful cooking of the porridge, which takes a lot of time.
Therefore, Lin Xiuyi rarely eats them for breakfast, and usually just eats a few bites.
Lin Xiuyi strode to the dining table and sat down, eagerly picking up a meat bun and taking a large bite.
The rich meat juices burst in your mouth instantly; the perfectly balanced lean and fatty meat filling is tender and not greasy at all, and the seasoning is just right, without any oiliness.
Lin Xiuyi picked up the seafood porridge next to her, scooped up a spoonful and put it in her mouth. The porridge was cooked until soft, smooth and creamy, melting in her mouth.
The freshness of the seafood is completely infused into the porridge, without any fishy smell. Paired with the subtle aroma of scallions, it is both warming and refreshing.
"Sir, is the breakfast I made to your liking?"
The beautiful chef, Lin Naimei, walked over with a glass of warm water, stood by the dining table, her hands behind her back, her eyes full of expectation, like a child waiting to be praised.
"Mmm, it tastes great."
Lin Xiuyi chewed on the meat bun in his mouth while sincerely praising it. Then he put down his chopsticks and asked with a hint of curiosity,
"By the way, how did you know I like to eat these two things? I don't think I've ever told you."
"This...this is all what your...your female assistant said, isn't it?"
Lin Nami stammered halfway through her sentence, her eyes flickered slightly, and she subconsciously avoided Lin Xiuyi's gaze.
"Judy?" Lin Xiuyi frowned, a hint of doubt rising in his mind.
He doesn't seem to have ever specifically mentioned to Judy that he likes these two breakfasts.
"Yes, yes, it's Miss Judy."
Lin Nami quickly nodded, a sweet smile returning to her face to hide her earlier panic.
"Miss Judy said that you prefer Chinese breakfast and don't like Western bread and milk, so I just picked two to make. I hope you like them."
Xiao Lan, who was standing nearby, lit up instantly when she heard this.
"Nami-neechan, your Chinese food is so delicious! I'd like to learn how to cook Chinese food from you, is that okay?"
"Of course you can."
Lin Nami smiled and nodded, then gently ruffled Xiaolan's hair.
"As long as it's something I know, Miss Lan, you can learn whatever you want. I will teach you without reservation. It's always good for a girl to learn more cooking skills. You'll definitely need them when you get married in the future."
As she spoke, she paused deliberately, her gaze casually sweeping over Eri, who was drinking coffee beside her. Her tone was teasing, yet also seemingly unintentional.
"If you don't know any cooking skills at all, the food you make will be hard to swallow. What if you can't get married in the future?"
"Cough, cough..."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Eri Kisaki, who was leisurely sipping her coffee, choked violently.
Lin Xiuyi quickly put down his chopsticks and gently patted her back.
"Eri, are you alright? Drink slowly."
"I'm fine."
Eri Kisaki finally managed to stop coughing, picked up a tissue to wipe her mouth, and the blush on her face gradually faded, replaced by a livid expression.
She glared fiercely at Lin Nami, who was smiling innocently beside her, feeling that the other woman's words were deliberately mocking her poor cooking skills!
"I'm done eating, I'm going to work now."
After speaking in a cold tone, Eri Kisaki decided not to stay any longer and walked out of the restaurant without looking back. Even the sound of the door closing was filled with anger, causing the windows to shake slightly.
"Huh? Why does Madam seem angry?"
Lin Nami looked surprised, blinking her big, watery eyes as she stared blankly at Lin Xiuyi and Xiaolan.
"Did I say something wrong? I didn't mean it, I just said it offhand..."
"Nami-neechan, it's not your fault." Xiaolan quickly grabbed Lin Nami's hand. "You don't know, my mother's cooking skills are a bit... a bit bad. The food she makes isn't very tasty. What you just said hit her sore spot, that's why she got angry."
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault, it's all my fault."
Lin Nami lowered her head, her face full of guilt, her tone filled with self-reproach.
"I didn't know that, and I spoke without thinking. I will definitely be more careful in the future and will never say such things again."
"Nami-neechan, I already said it wasn't your fault, don't blame yourself." Xiaolan quickly patted her back gently, comforting her softly.
Lin Nami bent down and whispered something in Xiaolan's ear.
Xiaolan's eyes grew brighter and brighter as she listened, and a smile gradually appeared on her face. In the end, she couldn't help but burst out laughing, her face full of joy.
The two women, one older and one younger, hugged each other, laughing and whispering to each other, looking extremely close.
Lin Xiuyi sat at the dining table, looking at the scene before her. She picked up her water glass and took a sip, but felt increasingly strange.
There's definitely something wrong with this Lin Nami!
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After breakfast, Lin Xiuyi and Xiaolan packed their things and prepared to leave.
Because of the minor incident that morning, Eri had already driven to the law firm ahead of time.
As usual, Judy was already waiting in her car at the door.
Lin Xiuyi took Xiaolan's hand and got into the back seat of the car. Judy skillfully started the car and drove towards Teitan Elementary School.
"Judy, tell me the details about Lin Nami again," Lin Xiuyi said.
"Boss, what's wrong?"
Judy glanced at Lin Xiuyi through the rearview mirror, a puzzled expression on her face.
"Is there something wrong with this Ms. Lin Nami? When I was hiring her, I checked her relevant documents, and they all seemed complete. Moreover, her cooking skills are indeed excellent. I even tried her food, and it tasted great, which is why I brought her back."